On a rainy afternoon in the mountain city of Da Lat in Lam Dong, with fog veiling the windowpanes, Ha and Hoa paused their motorbike journey across Vietnam to rest and recover.

From centuries-old manuscripts in Son La to classrooms in Vietnam's northern mountains, five Hanoi high school students are using AI to help preserve the traditional script of the ethnic Thai community and bring it into the digital age.

Vietnam has nearly 22,000 international students, but officials lack a breakdown by study level, making it harder to gauge the country's appeal as a higher education destination.

Housing remains unaffordable for most Vietnamese, including workers and some civil servants, while social housing construction falls short of targets and unsold property inventories rise, Deputy PM Pham Gia Tuc said.

Tuition at Vietnam's major universities ranges from under $700 to more than $10,000 a year, depending on the course and program, with international partnerships often costing far more than standard degrees.

With key players sidelined by injuries, Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik may recall experienced internationals and test fresh talent in November friendlies as he prepares his squad for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

The used luxury-car market is facing a severe slump, with many nearly-new models seeing price cuts from hundreds of millions to billions of VND without finding buyers.

Drylab AI, a startup founded by three Vietnamese entrepreneurs, has raised $3 million to develop AI agents that help laboratories and pharmaceutical companies retain scientific knowledge and learn from past experiments.

Vietnam is hosting the 90th meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation in Da Nang from October 13 to 15, bringing together regional officials and experts to advance research cooperation and emerging technologies.

A strong El Nino is expected to shorten southern Vietnam's 2026 rainy season and reduce rainfall, with temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding areas potentially exceeding 38°C during the peak dry season in 2027.

Cheap imported pork has yet to displace fresh pork on Vietnamese dining tables, but it is finding a market in industrial kitchens and processed food products.

Starting as a software company, FPT has grown into a technology group with a global customer network. 

Several popular cafes in Hanoi's old apartment buildings have closed or relocated, highlighting growing challenges over commercial use, parking, aging infrastructure and the impact on residents.

Apple-authorized retailers in Vietnam have reduced prices of the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, with discounts exceeding $115 on some models as consumers weigh older flagship devices against the latest releases.

In northern Vietnam's Khuoi My, ripening rice turns mountainsides into sweeping ribbons of gold. 

Hanoi is bringing its ancient heritage to life through 3D mapping, contemporary performances and nighttime tours, creating new cultural experiences and boosting its creative economy.

Vietnam's economy is growing rapidly, but domestic firms still account for a small share of exports. Behind the impressive GDP figures lies a deeper question: how much value can VN businesses retain, and can they grow and create better-paid jobs?

National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man met with Li Qiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Premier of the State Council of China in Beijing on October 12.

National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man held talks with Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, in Beijing on October 12.

Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang met with General Arkady Aleksandrovich Gostev, Director of Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service, in Hanoi on October 12.

The 10th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival is scheduled to take place in March 2027 as a national-level event, Chairman of the Dak Lak provincial People’s Committee Do Huu Huy has said.

The Saigon River pedestrian bridge in HCM City is scheduled to have its main arch joined on October 21, following successful factory load tests on its 3,400-tone arch structure and supporting frame ahead of transportation to the installation site.

Vietnamese tourists to Russia will be given a one-year visa exemption, reported the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Moscow.

As investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure accelerates worldwide, Vietnam has an opportunity to become a specialised and well-connected technology hub.

Vietnam is seeking to strengthen links between foreign-invested enterprises and domestic suppliers to boost supporting industries and help local businesses move up the value chain.