Nine features that could define the iPhone 18 Pro Max

With roughly six months to go before its expected debut, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is already generating a steady stream of leaks.

Ho Chi Minh City eyes place among Southeast Asia’s leading tech, innovation hubs

HCM City is aiming to become a leading science, technology and innovation hub in Southeast Asia by 2030.

Vietnam struggles to deliver timely stroke care, experts warn

Stroke remains one of the most serious public health challenges in Vietnam, with high rates of incidence and mortality compared to many countries, while leaving lasting disabilities that place heavy burdens on families and the healthcare system.

The truth behind Apple’s “perfect” all-screen iPhone

Apple’s vision of a seamless, bezel-free iPhone remains distant as key technologies continue to lag behind expectations.

From US$1 to billions: Dai Hung oil field becomes Vietnam tech symbol

After global giants walked away, Vietnamese engineers transformed a struggling oil field into a symbol of technological self-reliance.

Personal data becomes the new goldmine for cybercrime

As Vietnam accelerates digital transformation, experts warn that personal data is increasingly targeted by sophisticated online fraud networks.

Publishing sector accelerates digital ecosystem development

Vietnam’s publishing industry is stepping up efforts to build a comprehensive digital ecosystem as reading habits rapidly shift toward online platforms, posing both opportunities and challenges for the sector.

Aviation authority grants Qatar Airways permission for three flights

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has granted permission to Qatar Airways to operate three combined flights on the Doha–Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City route.

Vietnam cuts fuel taxes to zero till April 15 to stabilise energy market

The cuts are expected to ease the burden on households and help firms sustain production and trade, even as it trims state budget revenue by an average of about 7.2 trillion VND (276.9 million USD) per month.

Vietnam, World Bank step up cooperation on water, agriculture, environment

Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha on March 27 held a working session with Mariam J. Sherman, the World Bank's Division Director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

Enterprises must pioneer in achieving double-digit economic growth from 2026: PM

The business community will play a leading role in driving double-digit economic growth in 2026 and the following years, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told a conference in Hanoi on March 27.

PM calls for IMF's continued support for Vietnam's sustainable development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IFM) led by Martin Sommer, head of the IMF’s Article IV consultation mission team to Vietnam, in Hanoi on March 27.

Da Nang secures 2.79 million USD in international NGO aid

The Da Nang Union of Friendship Organisations (DAFO) has signed a new round of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs), mobilising pledged assistance worth about 2.79 million USD across various spheres.

Hanoi proposes streamlined model for public education network

Hanoi’s Department of Education and Training has submitted a proposal to the city’s People’s Committee outlining plans to reorganize the public education system across the capital.

Strategic autonomy begins from internal strength

In a volatile world, Vietnam’s long-term resilience depends on strengthening internal capacity, with technology, innovation and institutional reform at the core of sustainable growth.

Former Hue prosecutor expelled from Party over violations

A former deputy prosecutor in Hue has been expelled from the Party for serious violations related to anti-corruption laws.

Vietnam Sports Economy Summit 2026 explores pathways to new sector

The Vietnam Sports Economy Summit 2026 (VSES 2026) opened in Hanoi on March 27, bringing together around 300 delegates to explore the development of sports as a new economic driver.

Hung Kings Commemoration 2026 set for unprecedented scale

The Hung Kings Commemoration in 2026 is poised to take place on an unprecedented scale, marking a historic moment following the merger of three provinces - Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc and Hoa Binh - into a newly expanded Phu Tho.

Refineries boost output to secure Vietnam’s fuel supply

Amid increasingly unpredictable global energy markets, two of Vietnam’s key refineries have simultaneously reported positive developments in ensuring domestic fuel supply.

Thousands gather to bid farewell to Cardinal Pham Minh Man

Around 500 priests and bishops concelebrated the funeral Mass for Cardinal Gioan Baotixita Pham Minh Man at the Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Saigon on the morning of March 27.

Vietnam to build key publishing and media conglomerates

The Secretariat has issued Directive No. 04, calling for stronger Party leadership over publishing activities and outlining an ambitious vision to develop national-scale publishing and media corporations.

Hand, foot and mouth cases surge fivefold as Vietnam records four child deaths

Vietnam has recorded a sharp surge in hand, foot and mouth disease, with nearly 25,000 cases and four deaths reported in the first three months of 2026, prompting urgent action from the Ministry of Health.

Two Vietnamese officers assigned to UN, EU missions abroad

New postings to UNISFA and EU missions reflect the country’s rising profile in international security cooperation.

Nguyen Hoai Anh re-elected Thanh Hoa provincial chairman

Nguyen Hoai Anh has been re-elected by the provincial People’s Council to serve as chairman of the Thanh Hoa People’s Committee for the 19th tenure, covering the 2026-2031 term.

Vietnam airlines trim routes amid soaring fuel prices

Vietnamese airlines are preparing to raise ticket prices from April 2026 and cut flight frequencies as surging jet fuel costs place mounting pressure on operations.