The extraordinary double-sided bronze drum hidden in northern Vietnam

Unlike traditional Dong Son bronze drums, this unique artifact features two enclosed drum faces and has earned recognition as a national record holder.

Vietnam welcomes Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet for official visit

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet arrived in Hanoi on June 8 for an official visit and participation in the ASEAN Future Forum, underscoring the growing partnership between the two neighboring countries.

iPhone 18 Pro Max leak reveals new colors and record weight

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is generating buzz once again as new leaks reveal potential color options, dimensions and battery upgrades.

Why childhood myopia is rising faster than ever

Vietnam is witnessing a sharp increase in vision problems among children, prompting specialists to call for earlier prevention and regular eye screenings.

Phuc Huynh defeats Ly Hoang Nam to claim Asian Open Pickleball title

Phuc Huynh delivered a standout performance to defeat Ly Hoang Nam and capture the men's singles title at the 2026 Asian Open Pickleball Championship.

ASEAN Future Forum grows into platform for regional vision

As regional leaders gather in Hanoi, the ASEAN Future Forum is evolving from a platform for ideas into a force helping shape Southeast Asia’s future.

Thai Prime Minister arrives in Hanoi for first official Vietnam visit

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived in Hanoi on the morning of June 8, beginning his first official visit to Vietnam and participation in the ASEAN Future Forum from June 8-9.

Kim Sang Sik counts on star trio for ASEAN Cup success

Kim Sang Sik now has a wealth of attacking talent at his disposal, creating optimism that Vietnam can remain Southeast Asia’s top football nation.

Government seeks to limit inflation impact from regulated price increases

Vietnam's government has ordered a thorough assessment of any adjustments to state-managed prices, including electricity, healthcare and education services, to keep inflation under control.

Enterprises cannot be forced to bear blame for state agency errors: HCMC leader

HCMC has processed or set resolutions for 838 backlogged projects, unblocking more than VND206,000 billion. The city has said that enterprises cannot be forced to endure shortcomings caused by State agencies during project execution.

Is Hanoi truly ready for the inner-city vehicle toll?

Hanoi needs a meticulous roadmap before collecting inner-city vehicle tolls by 2028. It needs to calculate numerous factors, from the need to reduce pollution and congestion to the capacity of public transit and social consensus.

Experts outline strategic blueprints for rental housing growth

Rental housing is becoming more popular in major metropolises, but businesses remain unenthusiastic due to long capital recovery timelines and interest rate pressures.

Vietnam’s electronics imports top $88 billion, outpacing exports by $32 billion

In just the first five months of this year, businesses spent more than $88 billion importing electronics, computers and components. As a result, the value of imports in this category exceeded exports by roughly $32 billion.

Once a year, visitors flock to Dong Nai’s fruit orchards for harvest season

Dong Nai’s fruit harvest season is reaching its peak, attracting large numbers of visitors eager to explore orchards, take photos, pick ripe fruit by hand and enjoy fresh produce right where it is grown.

Tan Son Nhat Airport metro connection set for groundbreaking by year-end

Ho Chi Minh City is racing to complete approvals for Metro Line 6, aiming to break ground on the airport-linked project before the end of 2026.

EVN explains $5.8 billion in bank deposits after posting record profit

Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) posted its strongest financial performance in years in 2025, eliminating accumulated losses while explaining why it continues to hold billions of dollars in bank deposits.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max may not get the redesign many expected

A new leak surrounding Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 lineup has surfaced, this time focusing on the company's highest-end model, the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Police dismantle major illegal weapons manufacturing network in Vietnam

A months-long investigation led police to uncover a sophisticated weapons production operation disguised as civilian manufacturing.

Northern Vietnam braces for torrential downpours and flood risks

Forecasters have warned that parts of northern Vietnam could receive more than 200mm of rain during a new weather system this week.

Former Soc Trang officials arrested in corruption investigation

Former Soc Trang Party Organization Commission chief Vo Chi Cong has been arrested over allegations of wrongdoing linked to state budget expenditures.

Vietnam women dominate Hong Kong in straight-sets AVC Cup victory

The defending champions continued their strong start to the AVC Nations Cup with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Hong Kong (China).

Vietnam backs Laos' bid to become regional logistics hub

Vietnam and Laos have agreed to deepen strategic cooperation, including major transport projects and plans to establish a Laos-Vietnam Friendship University.

Hundreds mobilized to fight forest blaze in central Vietnam

A forest fire that spread rapidly under extreme heat and strong winds was largely brought under control late on June 7 in central Vietnam.

VN U19 suffer heartbreaking loss to Indonesia, semifinal hopes hang by a thread

Vietnam U19's hopes of reaching the semifinals of the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship have been thrown into doubt after a dramatic 2-1 defeat to hosts Indonesia in the final Group A match on June 7.

Late cold spell set to end heatwave in Hanoi with storms and cooler weather

After temperatures climbed above 39C, Hanoi and much of northern Vietnam are expected to see widespread rain and significantly cooler weather from June 8.