Time-limited apartments: unlocking upgrades to protect assets

Resolution 21 is expected to resolve bottlenecks in renovating old apartment buildings while establishing a foundation to safeguard citizens' property rights when structures reach the end of their operational lifespan.

Vietnam provinces begin subsidizing household rooftop solar

Rooftop solar is gaining momentum across northern Vietnam, with more than 13,000 customers installing systems as several provinces roll out financial support.

Vietnamese baker turns mooncakes into edible works of art

At first glance, they look like ceramic flower vases or miniature villages. Look closer, and these intricate works of Vietnamese art turn out to be mooncakes.

iPhone 18 Pro Max could see ‘shocking’ price hike, with 1TB model nearing $2,000

The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max could cost as much as $350 more than its predecessor, potentially pushing the premium 1TB version close to the $2,000 mark.

Japanese woman travels 1,000 km alone to meet Da Nang boyfriend's family

While studying abroad in Vietnam and her boyfriend was living and working in Japan, a Japanese girl traveled nearly 1,000 kilometers alone to visit her boyfriend's hometown and family.

Tay Ninh man opens spectacular purple garden to visitors for free

Whenever his 1,000-square-meter garden bursts into bloom, a 45-year-old man in Tay Ninh makes a point of letting people know, inviting visitors from near and far to enjoy the flowers and take photos - entirely free of charge.

Over 32% of Vietnam’s outdoor workers show signs of anxiety

Nearly one-third of outdoor workers surveyed in four Vietnamese cities showed signs of anxiety, with mental health risks rising sharply as exposure to multiple hazards increased.

A once-a-year delicacy made from northern Vietnam's 'black gold'

When black canarium comes into season, families in parts of northern Vietnam turn the prized fruit known as “black gold” into a distinctive local delicacy.

California walnuts bring a fresh taste to Vietnam’s Vu Lan season

A seven-course vegetarian menu at Madame Lam in Ho Chi Minh City reimagines traditional Vietnamese flavors with California walnuts, bringing together food, family and the spirit of gratitude at the heart of Vu Lan.

Foldable iPhone Ultra may have Apple’s strangest selfie camera yet

Apple is reportedly considering an unusual selfie camera arrangement for its first foldable iPhone Ultra, potentially placing the front-facing cameras in the corners of its two displays.

Hanoi’s 400-year-old merchant village fights to preserve its past

Once a thriving riverside trading hub home to wealthy merchants, Hanoi’s 400-year-old Cu Da village still carries echoes of its golden age in old houses and French-style villas.

Viettel chief urges Vietnam to plan telecom infrastructure for 6G, 7G

Vietnam should begin planning passive telecom infrastructure for future 6G and 7G networks, Lt. Gen. Tao Duc Thang said as the National Assembly discussed amendments to four laws governing the country’s digital and technology landscape.

Rooftop solar usage cuts manufacturers' monthly power costs

A company in Quang Ninh has cut its monthly electricity bill by VND5-6 billion by investing roughly VND150 billion to install 20 MW of rooftop solar power, The rooftop solar trend is expanding rapidly, from industrial zones to private households.

Top universities join Vietnam-Japan semiconductor talent initiative

Vietnam and Japan have launched a semiconductor workforce development group involving four leading Vietnamese engineering universities, alongside a new innovation space at Hoa Lac.

Young people rethink marriage and childbearing

At 31, with a stable job in Hanoi earning nearly VND30 million per month, Hoang and his girlfriend have been together for almost six years. Urged to marry, he continually asks for delays, leaving both families anxious.

WAN-IFRA International AI Forum held in Vietnam for first time

The first WAN-IFRA International AI Forum held in Vietnam is exploring how artificial intelligence could reshape newsroom workflows, governance and the future of journalism.

Dong Thap couple in their 60s complete 92-day motorbike tour across Vietnam

Sitting amid a blooming lotus field, Le Quoc Chanh, 65, and his wife, Mai Thi Thu Truc, 64, who live in Dong Thap Province, recounted their 92-day, 9,000-kilometer cross-country motorbike journey.

Vietnam enters top eight at 2026 International Informatics Olympiad

Vietnam ranked among the top eight at the 2026 International Olympiad in Informatics, with all four students receiving awards, including one gold and two silver medals.

Young Chut break free from generations of marriage within the community

Border Guard soldiers once rode through forests to help young Chut people find partners. Today, a new generation is choosing love and marriage beyond Rao Tre on its own.

Part of Vietnam’s blockchain economy is still ‘living overseas’

Vietnam has built world-class blockchain companies that remain highly active. Yet many share the same reality: their operating entities and revenue are based overseas, while their teams in Vietnam function mainly as “engineering hubs.”

The curious tale of five-toed pigs living in Vietnamese temples

In folk belief across Vietnam's southwestern region, five-toed pigs are associated with bad luck. When farmers discover a pig with this unusual trait, they often bring the animal to a Buddhist temple.

Vietnam plans shared lab to accelerate semiconductor and AI research

A proposed shared laboratory at NIC Hoa Lac could give Vietnamese businesses, startups, research institutes and universities access to advanced equipment and technologies while reducing costs and development time.

The hidden price Vietnamese artists pay for life on stage

The glamour of Vietnam’s performing arts conceals a harsher reality of injuries, low remuneration and copyright gaps that have left many artists struggling to make a living.

Vietnam proposes merging four national target programs into $30.7 billion plan

The National Assembly Standing Committee on August 14 discussed a government proposal to integrate four national target programs into a single program requiring more than VND808 trillion ($30.7 billion) in resources.

Vietnam moves to standardize organ transplant costs

Organ transplant costs vary sharply across Vietnamese hospitals, with liver procedures ranging from about $17,100 to as much as $57,000.