Vietnam, Czech Republic strengthen cooperation in public auditing

A delegation from the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV), led by Deputy State Auditor General Bui Quoc Dung, held talks with the Czech Supreme Audit Office (SAO) in Prague on August 20.

Lawmakers discuss measures to develop affordable rental housing

The National Assembly convened a plenary session on August 21 to discuss policy orientations for amendments to the 2024 Land Law and the 2023 Housing Law as part of the agenda of its first extraordinary sitting.

Over 7,000 war martyrs’ samples sent to Hanoi for DNA identification

A military transport aircraft is set to carry 7,104 biological samples from the remains of war martyrs from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi for DNA testing, as part of efforts to identify fallen soldiers whose identities have yet to be determined.

Comprehensive review ordered to ensure flight safety

The Government Office has issued Official Dispatch No. 8452/VPCP-CN, conveying Standing Deputy PM Pham Gia Tuc’s directions to the ministries of construction, finance, public security and national defence on strengthening civil aviation safety.

Hanoi to become a vast art space during 10-day festival

Hanoi will turn its landmark heritage sites and public spaces into a vast stage for art and culture during the 10-day Thang Long-Hanoi Festival this September.

Vietnam competition watchdog addresses Bamboo Airways refunds

Vietnam's National Competition Commission has stepped in following consumer complaints about Bamboo Airways ticket refunds after flight cancellations.

Destination links create longer, more attractive journeys

The tourism industry is shifting from developing individual destinations to building connected journeys, with localities sharing resources, markets and value.

Hanoi explains relocation of historic wartime monument

Hanoi authorities have explained plans to move an iconic wartime monument from the Ba Kieu Temple grounds to the Hanoi Capital Command.

Storm No. 4 may form as tropical depression lingers offshore

Northeastern Vietnam faces days of heavy rain as a tropical depression over the Gulf of Tonkin strengthens and repeatedly changes direction.

iPhone 18 Pro: 3 major design changes that could make the upgrade worthwhile

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to debut next month with a host of upgrades, including at least three notable design changes.

Vietnam handed timely boost before ASEAN Cup final with Thailand

In-form striker Xuan Son and two Vietnam teammates will start the ASEAN Cup final with clean disciplinary records as the champions prepare for Thailand.

Is Vietnam wasting nearly 10 million tonnes of construction waste a year?

Vietnam’s construction waste has increased fivefold in 15 years, yet much of the concrete, brick, mortar and soil being discarded could potentially be recycled and returned to the construction industry.

Vietnam’s durian boom brings opportunity and oversupply fears

New Chinese approvals promise greater opportunities for Dak Lak durian growers, but officials are warning that Vietnam’s booming production must now focus on quality.

Vietnam weighs two-subject exam for public high school admission

Vietnam is considering dropping the third subject from public high school entrance exams, a move that could ease pressure and costs but is also raising concerns that students may neglect subjects that no longer determine admission.

Galaxy S26 FE leaks reveal nearly every detail before launch

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE has reportedly been revealed in extensive leaks, pointing to a 120Hz display, 50MP main camera, 4,900mAh battery and seven years of software support. But much of that sounds very familiar.

A day inside Ho Chi Minh City’s Cham Muslim community

From Friday prayers to evening Quran lessons, a mosque in central Ho Chi Minh City offers a window into the faith, culture and community life of Cham Muslims.

iPhone 18 Pro Max: 7 changes that could tempt 17 Pro Max owners

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max is shaping up to be one of its biggest flagship upgrades in years, with leaks pointing to a variable-aperture camera, 2nm A20 Pro chip, larger battery, new C2 modem and a major AI overhaul.

El Nino could end southern Vietnam’s rainy season 20 days early

Vietnam is heading toward a warmer-than-normal winter as El Nino strengthens, disrupting rainfall, storms and seasonal weather patterns across the country.

After Malaysia rout, Vietnam turn focus to Thailand and the title

Vietnam have little time to celebrate their emphatic semifinal victory over Malaysia as defending champions now turn to Thailand, with coach Kim Sang Sik targeting another ASEAN Cup crown.

The story behind Quang Ninh’s unusual banyan tree ‘roundabout’

More than a century of storms and urban transformation have passed around this banyan tree, which now stands as an unlikely “roundabout” in Quang Ninh.

Vietnam plans to make English compulsory from first grade

Vietnam’s education ministry is seeking public feedback on a proposal that would make English a compulsory first foreign language from Grade 1, as the country moves toward making it a second language in schools.

First foldable iPhone could come with some surprising compromises

Apple’s first foldable iPhone could bring a radical new design, but leaked details suggest buyers may have to accept several surprising hardware compromises.

US retailers widen sourcing drive in Vietnam

Target, Walmart and other major US retailers are set to come to Vietnam with extensive product-sourcing lists, opening new opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to secure export orders and join global supply chains.

Da Nang runs biggest annual startup event

The 2026 Da Nang Innovation Startup Festival (SURF), the central coastal city’s largest annual event of its kind, took place on August 18-19.

Ho Chi Minh City’s ‘diamond streets’ go quiet amid liquidity crisis

More than a month after scores of diamond retailers in Ho Chi Minh City shut their doors amid a liquidity crisis, many remain closed. A handful have reopened, but customers are scarce and trading remains subdued.