From lilies to chrysanthemums, Tay Tuu’s Tet flower fields boom

Farmers in Tay Tuu enjoy a prosperous Tet (Lunar New Year) season, earning significant income from high-demand flowers like lilies and chrysanthemums.

iPhone Fold leaks reveal nearly every major specification

After years of appearing only in scattered rumors, the iPhone Fold - the first foldable iPhone from Apple - is finally coming into clearer view.

Korean visitor falls in love with a 50-year-old Mekong Delta delicacy in Saigon

After several years living in Vietnam, the Korean content creator Jongrak has realized that there are three dishes foreigners often struggle with, including the famous Mekong Delta specialty, lau mam.

Where to go this Tet 2026: Three ideal spring travel spots in southern Vietnam

The Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in 2026 lasts nine days, giving travelers ample time to plan their spring journeys.

AI-powered scams intensify ahead of Tet, targeting everyday users

In the lead-up to the Lunar New Year (Tet), technology-driven scams are exploding with a level of sophistication not seen before.

A century-old persimmon tree in Ninh Binh draws a VND500mil. offer

A century-old persimmon tree heavy with bright red fruit has drawn an offer of 500 million dong, yet Pham Van Cu in Ninh Binh still refuses to part with it.

Raising sika deer in refurbished barns brings Mekong Delta farmer $12,000 a year

From an old livestock shed, a farmer in the Mekong Delta boldly began raising sika deer for velvet antler - long regarded as a “miracle tonic” - and now earns a stable income of hundreds of millions of dong each year.

Apple tests unprecedented camera upgrades for iPhone 18 Pro

Apple is testing two major changes for the iPhone 18 Pro’s rear cameras, including variable aperture and a brighter telephoto lens.

V-League grows unpredictable as U23 Vietnam reshape the season

A long break for U23 Vietnam’s SEA Games and AFC U23 campaign has shaken the V-League, creating unexpected results that are, in many ways, a welcome change.

The sacred horse of Saint Giong rises above Nguyen Hue Flower Street

This year’s horse mascot on Nguyen Hue Flower Street in Ho Chi Minh City is inspired by the image of Saint Giong riding his horse into the sky, symbolizing strength, determination and the aspiration to rise.

How Resolution 79 reshapes the role of the state economy

Resolution 79 redefines how the state should guide development, shifting from doing for the market to empowering it through strategic leadership.

New paths in silence: Dinh Cong Dat and Rodney Dickson in ‘Two Friends’

Dinh Cong Dat, once synonymous with vibrant, intricate sculptures rooted in Vietnamese tradition, has taken a direction few anticipated: radical minimalism.

A new season of classical treasures with the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra

Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra launches its 2026–2027 season with 10 concerts, spotlighting Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Haydn and Rachmaninov.

Da Nang’s night-lit sugar kilns preserve a Tet ritual for the Kitchen Gods

From dusk to dawn, fires glow in the city’s sugar-making village as families prepare an indispensable offering for Kitchen Gods.

Carp farmers in Dong Nai rush into harvest season before Tet ritual

Only a day before the Kitchen Gods' Day, fish farmers in Song May hamlet, Binh Minh commune, Dong Nai province, find themselves in the most frantic days of the year.

Ancient hollow tree in Ninh Binh thrives after more than 300 years

Visitors are amazed by the centuries-old muom tree at Pho Minh Pagoda, still green and full of life despite major decay inside.

Government orders rapid completion of plan to tap public gold & foreign reserves

The State Bank of Vietnam has been instructed to urgently complete its report on proposed solutions to attract foreign currency and gold reserves held by the public.

North–South high-speed railway: PM demands progress report before Feb. 20

For the North–South high-speed railway project, the Ministry of Construction is required to complete the report on technology and partner selection and submit it to the Government Party Committee before February 20 for higher-level review.

Dong Nai’s major gladiolus-growing area braces for a decisive Tet season

As Tet nears, growers in Xuan Loc closely watch each row of gladiolus, hoping the flowers bloom at the perfect moment.

Handcrafted incense in Thanh Hoa sees booming demand as Tet approaches

The days leading up to Tet bring an especially vivid energy to Dong Khe, a village in Hoang Giang commune, Thanh Hoa, where the craft of herbal incense glows brighter than at any other time of year.

Galaxy S26 Ultra struggles to define what makes it truly special

The launch month of the Galaxy S26 Ultra has arrived, yet instead of the familiar excitement that usually surrounds Samsung’s most premium flagship, the market is now wrapped in an unusual sense of hesitation.

Con Dao among top honeymoon destinations for 2026

Vietnam’s Con Dao has been ranked among the world’s best honeymoon destinations for 2026, according to a list released recently by Vogue.

Ministry proposes adjustments to energy planning to support double-digit growth

Vietnam is revising its national energy master plan for 2021–30, with a vision to 2050, to meet higher growth targets and adapt to planning changes and rapid technological advances.

Vietnam looks to shape quality cocoa brand on global map

Vietnam has officially been recognised by the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) as a producer of Fine Flavour Cocoa (FFC), becoming the second Asian country to receive this prestigious status.

Vietnam welcomes record number of foreign tourist arrivals in January

Vietnam saw nearly 2.5 million international arrivals in January 2026 – the highest monthly total ever recorded, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).