519 fallen soldiers' remains recovered, DNA identification accelerated

Tay Ninh has recovered 519 sets of fallen soldiers' remains in Vietnam and Cambodia, with most of the DNA sampling completed after 60 days of a nationwide 500-day campaign to speed up the search, as well as the 2025–2026 dry-season recovery mission.

Vietnam proposes legal basis for flagship media organizations

Vietnam is seeking to modernize its publishing industry through legislative reforms that emphasize digital governance, post-publication oversight and larger media organizations.

Noi Bai's ride-hailing changes divide passengers

Only days after a new traffic management plan took effect at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, many passengers have posted one-star reviews on Google, saying the changes have made ride-hailing pickups less convenient than before.

Four fundamental mindset shifts reimagine Vietnam’s ‘ocean space’

Vietnam's shift from marine exploitation to national marine spatial strategy has created four fundamental differences in governance, economic development, and defense, according to Professor Carl Thayer.

Vietnam considers extending Culture Day holiday to four days

Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs is seeking feedback from government agencies on two options for the 2026 Vietnam Culture Day holiday, including a proposal to create a four-day break by swapping a working day.

Vietnam should avoid making Euro 5 a new licensing burden

Vietnam's new technology transfer rules have raised concerns that manufacturers may need additional approval to transfer Euro 5 automotive technology - even though Euro 5 vehicles remain fully legal to produce and sell.

Vietnam reaches 92% 5G population coverage

Vietnam has deployed more than 40,000 5G base stations and expanded coverage to approximately 92% of its population by early 2026, a rollout that a senior telecommunications official described as being among the fastest in the world.

Vietnam targets games with misleading 13+ and 18+ ratings

Game companies operating in Ho Chi Minh City have been instructed to ensure that official age ratings match those shown on app stores or risk regulatory penalties.

Vietnamese university earns Europe's first medical AI patent

A research team from Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City has received its first European patent for an AI technology designed to improve medical image annotation.

Galaxy S27 Ultra rumored to miss LPDDR6 and UFS 5.0

Samsung's next Ultra flagship may retain older memory standards, potentially affecting future AI performance and long-term competitiveness if recent rumors prove accurate.

Son La warns of flooding and landslide risks

Authorities in Son La Province have issued an emergency flood warning after water levels on the Nam Pan River rose rapidly, with forecasts indicating they could exceed the country's highest official flood warning level by around one meter.

328 students to retake Vietnam's national graduation exam after scandal

Vietnam's education ministry has defended its decision to order a full retest for 328 students in Tuyen Quang while taking a different approach in Quang Tri, saying the two exam cheating cases are fundamentally different.

Kujira becomes Vietnam's third named storm of 2026

A tropical depression over the southeastern waters of the northern East Sea has strengthened into Tropical Storm Kujira, becoming Vietnam's third named storm of 2026.

The skilled workers behind Vietnam's towering durian harvest

In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, harvesting mature durians is a demanding job that combines climbing skills, timing and remarkable teamwork.

Groom uses stool to pose with 1.82m bride at Vietnam wedding

A groom standing on a small stool to pose for photos with his bride at their wedding in Vietnam's Dong Thap Province has charmed social media users with the couple's lighthearted take on their height difference.

iPhone 20 Pro Max: 10 rumored upgrades for Apple's anniversary phone

Leaks suggest Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone could feature its most dramatic redesign since the iPhone X, with major advances in design, AI and battery technology.

This meticulously arranged kitchen is going viral in Vietnam

A modest family kitchen in southern Vietnam has become an unlikely social media sensation after a short video revealed more than 100 pots, pans and dozens of baskets hanging in perfectly aligned rows.

Trek the historic Pavi Stone Road in Vietnam's northwest

More than just a historic route, the Pavi Stone Road is regarded as one of Lai Chau Province's most valuable cultural and landscape treasures.

Ho Chi Minh City eyes dedicated bus lanes after free fare success

After providing free bus travel for one month and attracting approximately 8.5 million passenger trips, HCM City is accelerating the use of technology and studying dedicated bus lanes to shorten travel times and make public transport more attractive.

Vietnam drafts new rules for religious activities in cyberspace

Vietnam is proposing detailed regulations for religious activities in cyberspace, including livestreamed ceremonies and measures to address false or misleading online content.

Why major gym brands are closing locations in Vietnam

A series of club closures by major gym operators signals a turning point for Vietnam's premium fitness market, where changing lifestyles and mounting costs are challenging traditional business models.

Vietnam's Big Four banks hold over half of customer deposits

Customer deposits at 28 Vietnamese banks rose during the first half of 2026, with the Big Four state-owned lenders maintaining a commanding market share.

Hanoi moves toward 'sponge city' model to reduce flooding

Hanoi will gradually introduce the "sponge city" model in new development projects, shifting from a drainage-only approach to one that also retains, absorbs and reuses rainwater as a long-term solution to urban flooding.

Ho Chi Minh City offers up to US$38,500 to attract top talent

Ho Chi Minh City has restarted its talent attraction program, offering monthly incomes of up to US$3,850 and one-time rewards of up to US$38,500 for individuals with outstanding achievements.

Vietnam warned of cyber risks from 'harvest now, decrypt later’ quantum threat

The strategy of "harvesting now, decrypting later" when quantum computers become sufficiently powerful is being considered by many countries, forcing Vietnam to prepare early to avoid unprecedented cybersecurity risks.