The next generation of Vietnam’s richest families is emerging with vast assets, raising questions about how much real power has truly been handed over.

Although it may not bring revolutionary upgrades, the iPhone 18 Pro still has something worth waiting for, according to the latest leaks.

A 19-year-old British girl became a silent hero, saving three lives through organ donation.

A blistering sprint reaching 69km/h powered Anton Popov to victory in stage 6 of the Ho Chi Minh City Television Cycling Cup 2026.

Kim Sang Sik is carrying significant ambition with Vietnam’s national team in the period ahead - and rightly so. But for the South Korean tactician, ambition alone will not be enough without clarity and restraint.

More than 2,500 artists, performers and members of the armed forces will come together for the special political-art program “Am vang To quoc” (Echoes of the Fatherland), set to take place on the evening of April 28 at My Dinh National Stadium.

Although still more than a year away, Apple’s 2026 iPhone lineup is beginning to take shape through a new round of leaks.

Vietnam’s furniture and fashion industries are set for a major leap, with total export value projected to reach US$110 billion by 2029, driven largely by the rapid expansion of e-commerce.

Vietnam’s stock market has received a major boost as FTSE Russell reaffirmed its roadmap to upgrade the country from a Frontier Market to a Secondary Emerging Market on September 21.

The Politburo has assigned Mr. Tran Duc Thang, a member of the Politburo and Minister of Agriculture and Environment, to serve as Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee for the 2025-2030 term.

NA Chair Tran Thanh Man and his spouse will attend the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) in Istanbul, Türkiye, while also conducting bilateral activities in Türkiye and paying an official visit to Italy from April 11 to 17.

Authorities weigh a balanced break, aiming to meet workers’ needs without disrupting production.

The Party Central Office on April 8 held a conference to announce the Politburo’s decision to appoint Nguyen Hai Ninh, a member of the Party Central Committee, as Chief of the Party Central Office.

The National Assembly on April 8 approved a resolution ratifying the Prime Minister’s nominations for ministers and other government members for the 2026-2031 term.

On the morning of April 8, the National Assembly approved the Prime Minister’s proposal to appoint six deputy prime ministers, along with ministers and other members of the new government, through a secret ballot.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has been approved by the National Assembly to serve as Vice Chairman of the National Defense and Security Council.

General Secretary and President To Lam, on April 8 handed over the decision appointing Nguyen Duy Ngoc, a member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, as head of the Party Central Organization Commission.

Vietnam’s National Assembly approves key cabinet appointments, including Mr. Nguyen Dinh Khang as Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs for the 2026-2031 term.

Dong Nai, with its strategic location and well-developed interregional infrastructure, has  a major opportunity to become a centrally governed city.

A Chinese groom’s attempt to speak Vietnamese at his wedding turned into a memorable moment when a mistranslated vow left the entire hall in laughter.

Researchers from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City have proposed a sandbox model targeting high value-added sectors while maintaining strict risk controls.

With its rich natural assets and clearly defined policy direction, Vietnam is steadily asserting itself as one of the region’s foremost eco-tourism destinations, striking a balance between economic growth and environmental preservation.

Amid global uncertainty, Vietnam is increasingly seen as a secure destination for international capital, with its real estate market attracting growing interest.

Hanoi aims to increase the share of public transport to at least 30% of total travel demand by 2030 as part of efforts to ease worsening urban traffic congestion, according to the municipal Department of Construction.

Vietnam Railways (VNR) is pulling out all the stops, with new upgrades and extra trains to cash in on the massive holiday travel flux during the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and the April 30–May 1 break.