Michelin honors 4 Hanoi pho spots for 3rd year, but debate simmers

From price to service, Hanoi’s top-rated pho shops stir online debate despite Michelin accolades.

Vietnam pushes low-carbon rice farming to meet net-zero goal

Vietnam combines SRI methods, tech investment, and carbon credits to reduce GHG emissions

iPhone 17 to debut with OpenAI’s groundbreaking GPT-5 AI

Apple upgrades its AI assistant to GPT-5 in the upcoming iOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates.

Vietnam unlocks science and tech potential with new PPP decree

Government pushes for stronger ecosystems, funding models, and commercialization efforts.

EV boom clashes with charger shortage in Vietnam

Electric car adoption is surging in Vietnam, but charging station infrastructure remains fragmented and underdeveloped.

Shadows of showbiz: The untold struggles of underpaid actors

Behind the glamour, many actors battle wage theft, abuse, and financial ruin while chasing their artistic dreams.

Vietnam police break up cross-border surrogacy ring led by Chinese man

The Criminal Police Department under Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has dismantled a large-scale commercial surrogacy network operating across borders, masterminded by a Chinese national identified as Wang.

Hanoi to launch heritage-inspired double-decker train

Vietnam Railways Corporation has announced it will launch “The Hanoi Train” on August 19 to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

The surprising transformation of a ‘transgender wife’ after 8 years of marriage

From her face and figure to her demeanor and gestures, Tien exudes femininity and grace. As a lover of beauty, she always appears polished and stunning.

Vietnam coffee exports hit $6B record in seven months

Robusta quality upgrades help Vietnam earn USD 6B from coffee exports in seven months.

Crypto assets recognized as key to Vietnam’s investment strategy

Vietnam formally recognizes tokenized assets, positioning them as a magnet for foreign capital.

Viettel leads July 5G speed rankings in Vietnam

July’s i-SPEED data shows Viettel outpacing rivals in 5G speed, with VNPT and MobiFone trailing behind.

Vietnam U21 women stun with record 25-5 set win at Worlds

A dominant 25-5 set win sends Vietnam U21 women into the top 16 in their World Championship debut.

Vietnam women thrash Indonesia 7-0, book AFF Cup semifinal spot

Dominant performance sets up a decisive clash with Thailand for Group A’s top place.

Two Vietnamese tourists die after accident at sea in Greece

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms the deaths of two citizens at Sarakiniko Beach, Milos Island.

Russia’s leading Eifman Ballet to tour Vietnam in 2025

The acclaimed Eifman Ballet will bring Anna Karenina to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi this November and December.

iPhone 17 Pro Max wows with three key upgrades

Anti-glare screen, massive battery, and powerful camera enhancements make Apple’s next flagship hard to resist.

Coaching carousel heats up ahead of V-League 2025/26

The new V-League season is set for fierce competition both on the pitch and in the dugouts.

Central Highlands poised to be Vietnam’s Silicon Valley of space science

A high-level astronomy summer school shows how Vietnam could transform its highlands into a hub for space science innovation.

New opportunity for Vietnam’s tilapia exports

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to Brazil in July has opened the door for Vietnam’s seafood industry, particularly tilapia exports.

Banks focus on increasing charter capital in second half of year

The race to increase charter capital in the banking industry is in a vibrant period and will continue in the remaining months of 2025, when a series of banks are approved to raise capital worth thousands of billions of Vietnamese dong.

Young Vietnamese embrace heritage with modern twist

Young people are no longer seeing heritage as something distant. They are actively engaging with it, for example, photographing it, performing it, and making it part of their everyday creative expression.

Vietnam grants visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners

Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.

Deputy FM inspects amnesty preparations ahead of 80th National Day

Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.

Australian workshop discusses Vietnam’s transformation, development

A workshop on Vietnam’s development in economy, politics, society, environment, and agriculture over the past year was held on August 8 at the Crawford School of Public Policy under the Australian National University (ANU).