Vietnam, US uncover nearly 50,000 pairs of suspected fake Nike shoes

Vietnam and US investigators uncovered nearly 50,000 pairs of Nike-branded shoes suspected of trademark counterfeiting, with some already exported to the US.

Six Filipinos arrested over card-game scams targeting foreign tourists in HCMC

Ho Chi Minh City police have charged and detained six Philippine nationals accused of staging rigged card games to defraud foreign tourists.

Da Nang says no decision made on moving administrative center

A senior official from the Da Nang Department of Construction has affirmed that the city has not adopted any official policy or made any decision to relocate its administrative center to the south.

Ho Chi Minh City tourism revenue nears $9.1 billion in seven months

More than 38.8 million visitors traveled to Ho Chi Minh City in the first seven months of 2026, pushing tourism revenue to 72% of its full-year target.

Vietnam women's volleyball team drawn with South Korea at 2026 Asian Games

Vietnam's women's volleyball team has been drawn into Group D alongside South Korea, Hong Kong (China) and Qatar at the 2026 Asian Games.

Students from over 20 global universities join Vietnam AI hackathon

Vietnamese Student HackAIthon 2026 brought together students from high schools, universities, colleges and academies across Vietnam and 10 other countries, including participants from more than 20 leading universities and institutions worldwide.

Hue to host international music festival for National Day holiday

Hue City will host the Hue International Heritage and Music Festival for the first time, featuring two free mega concerts for residents and tourists during the Sept. 2 National Day holiday.

Landslides cut off roads in Lai Chau after prolonged rain

Floodwaters again poured into Muong Than on July 24 as heavy rain caused landslides and traffic disruptions on major roads in Lai Chau province.

Tropical Storm Noul set to enter East Sea as Vietnam’s second storm

Tropical Storm Noul is forecast to enter the East Sea early July 25 and strengthen further before heading toward China’s Guangdong province.

Valuables found in bag left by foreign tourist on Vietnamese train

Vietnamese railway staff recovered a bag left by a foreign passenger on train SE7, finding cash and valuables worth about VND65 million inside.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Z Fold 7: Is the upgrade big enough?

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra brings major upgrades in design, cameras, performance and battery technology as Samsung seeks to build its most powerful foldable phone yet.

Bich Dam: The simple island life that won over a Hanoi family

Among the beaches and famous routes of central Vietnam, a tiny, unspoiled island in Khanh Hoa left the deepest impression on one Hanoi family.

Ancient Nghe An temple safeguards rare royal robes for centuries

Beyond its architecture, a 400-year-old temple in Nghe An is home to rare relics that reveal centuries of Vietnamese history.

One Hanoi class produces three International Chemistry Olympiad champions

Three students from the same Grade 12 chemistry class at Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted won gold medals at the 2026 International Chemistry Olympiad, an unprecedented achievement for the school.

Viettel leader: 'It took us 11 years to apply for a specific salary mechanism'

Nguyen Dat, Deputy General Director of Viettel, has said that "the institutions are now ready, the remaining issue is how to act."

Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs Razr Ultra: A fierce foldable phone showdown

Can the Galaxy Z Flip 8, with its focus on cameras, ecosystem and long-term software support, retain its crown against the Motorola Razr Ultra (2026)?

Rethinking the sea as Vietnam's next development frontier

Resolution 36 opened a new chapter in Vietnam's maritime strategy, but turning vision into reality requires a fundamental shift in development thinking.

An Giang orchard sells durian to visitors at triple the market price

Nguyen Ngoc Giau’s durian orchard in An Giang has opened its doors to hundreds of visitors daily, selling durian at prices double or triple the market rate.

American flies 20 hours to meet Vietnamese woman, finds lasting love

After spending hundreds of hours talking through video calls, an American man and his Vietnamese girlfriend finally shared an emotional first meeting at Da Nang International Airport.

Faith and resilience meet on Vietnam's frontline islands

Far from the mainland, the sound of temple bells carries across the sea, offering peace, hope and a sense of home on Vietnam's frontier islands.

From dropping out to double valedictorian: A student's academic comeback

Ngo Khanh Hoa once worried that changing direction would disappoint his parents, but his decision to leave an unsuitable major and start again ultimately led him to become a double valedictorian.

Historic Hanoi house preserved by 17 generations of one family

Just 15 kilometers from central Hanoi, surrounded by modern apartment towers and new urban developments in Tay Mo Ward, stands an ancestral house that has survived for more than 200 years.

Securities firms' profits diverge: record gains vs. heavy losses

Q2/2026 business results show a sharp differentiation in the securities industry: while VPBankS, VPS, and TCBS recorded high profit growth, not a few companies suffered profit declines, or even losses.

Vietnam's circus industry reinvents itself through digital innovation

Vietnam's circus industry is undergoing a transformation as it embraces digital technology while drawing on the country's cultural heritage to develop sustainable cultural products, according to the head of the Vietnam Circus Federation.

Could the iPhone 18 Pro Max mark Apple's next big breakthrough?

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to debut at Apple's September 2026 launch event and could become the company's most significant hardware upgrade in several years.