The LPBank V-League 2026/27 season will kick off on Sept. 4 with several changes, from a new visual identity and foreign-player rules to promotion and relegation, alongside a total prize pool of VND9.5 billion (about US$361,000).

The owner of this distinctly Vietnamese cart is not a Vietnamese expat but rather a 28-year-old Croatian man named Matko Kmezic who now lives in Amsterdam.

As the five-day National Day holiday approaches, tourists are favouring short, flexible trips offering cultural, natural and local experiences.

Heavy rain triggered by Storm Narra has inundated mountainous areas of Bac Ninh and parts of Cat Ba in Hai Phong, cutting off roads and forcing residents to move belongings, livestock and vulnerable family members to safety.

Thailand coach Anthony Hudson believes his side can overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Vietnam in the ASEAN Cup 2026 final and lift the championship trophy.

Discover five famous bun cha restaurants in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem, from Michelin-selected Dac Kim to traditional shops grilling pork over charcoal.

FTSE Russell has named 27 Vietnamese stocks for inclusion in the FTSE Global All Cap. Passive inflows could reach $1.5 billion, but the benefits are likely to be highly uneven across individual stocks.

Samsung is reportedly preparing a major design change for the Galaxy S27 series, with the Galaxy S27 Ultra potentially adopting a striking new camera layout that could draw plenty of attention.

A new National Assembly resolution offers legal protection for bold decision-making, provided five conditions are met, including no corruption and demonstrable public benefit.

Storm Narra brought level-11 wind gusts to Bach Long Vi on August 24 as several rivers across northeastern Vietnam remained above the country’s highest flood warning level.

Ho Chi Minh City will gain broader authority to test new development models when Vietnam’s Urban Development Law takes effect on October 1.

The National Assembly has approved the investment policy for Hanoi Capital Region’s 349-kilometer Ring Road 5, which will pass through seven cities and provinces with preliminary investment of VND288.268 trillion ($11 billion).

Vietnam face an injury concern ahead of their Japan match after Nguyen Thi Uyen was carried off court and taken to hospital in Tianjin.

Hundreds of homes in Lang Son were flooded as torrential rain from Storm Narra hit northern Vietnam, with one landslide death reported.

Fourteen years after a failed V-League trial, Patrik Le Giang has emerged as Vietnam’s No. 1 goalkeeper, conceding just once in seven matches at the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Vietnam’s amended law on contract-based overseas employment prohibits recruiting, preparing or sending Vietnamese workers abroad for massage jobs, while expanding safeguards against excessive fees and labor exploitation.

A container of accessories for Apple’s upcoming iPhones has arrived in Vietnam, fueling speculation that the products are designed for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Hanoi will stage 15-minute fireworks displays at five locations on the evening of Sept. 2, alongside a wide range of performances, exhibitions and cultural experiences for residents and visitors.

Books covering certain subjects including Vietnam’s revolutionary history, sovereignty and national leaders will face additional scrutiny under newly approved amendments to the Publishing Law.

Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved the relocation of two historical and cultural sites in Bac Ninh Province to make way for a road connecting Gia Binh International Airport with Hanoi.

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team powered past Hong Kong, China, in straight sets on August 24, securing a much-needed victory that kept their hopes alive at the 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone, expected to cost more than $2,000, could bring back years-old Touch ID technology while dropping a premium camera feature.

By investing hundreds of billions of dong to install rooftop solar systems, numerous enterprises in Hai Phong have secured clean energy sources to "green" their manufacturing while significantly reducing monthly electricity bills.

A Thanh Hoa craftsman is giving lotus leaves a second life through art, combining their natural veins with Vietnamese calligraphy and illustration.

Once fully occupied every evening, a growing number of large gaming cafés in Hanoi have closed or suspended operations. The sector is under mounting pressure from tighter regulations, rising operating costs and changing gaming habits.