Vietnam has added a dedicated AI category to the Make in Vietnam Awards for the first time, reflecting the country’s push to master the technology and make it a new driver of growth.

Experts say the goal of developing 1,200km of urban rail by 2050 is highly ambitious, and the master plan needs to clarify its ability to mobilize funding and set out a feasible roadmap to avoid putting pressure on the city’s financial structure.

Nguyen Thanh Nghi, head of the Central Policy and Strategy Commission, stressed that security as an enabler of development means shifting from a mindset of “protecting against risks” to one of "creating capacity and safe development space."

"Young people do not fear marriage or want to avoid responsibility; they are simply weighing the values of marriage against the pressures and risks of modern life," Trinh Phuong Thao from Hanoi National University of Education has said.

Vietnamese “circus princess” Pham Huong reflects on painful falls, international medals, financial struggles and more than 20 years devoted to the stage.

Founded in 1927 as Collège Petrus Ky, one of HCMC’s most storied schools has survived nearly a century of change to become a leading center for gifted education in southern Vietnam.

Thousands of people visited Phuoc Tuong Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City for Vu Lan, a season of gratitude marked by prayer, family remembrance and acts of kindness.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs has been tasked with coordinating with other ministries and agencies to review and improve regulations on salaries, income and work permits as part of efforts to attract foreign experts and scientists.

Ten contestants from around the world have already booked their places in the Miss World 2026 top 40, with Vietnam’s Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc among the early qualifiers.

Vietnam’s furniture industry is looking beyond manufacturing to deepen its place in global supply chains, with VIFA ASEAN 2026 bringing suppliers and international buyers together in HCMC.

Vietnam has cancer diagnostic and treatment technology comparable to developed countries, yet many patients still reach hospitals only after their disease has progressed to an advanced stage.

Once an extreme specification, the 10,000mAh battery could become increasingly common as Chinese smartphone brands rethink the balance between design, performance and endurance.

From Da Lat’s cloud-covered hills to the forests of Mang Den and Gia Lai, these three highland destinations offer cool weather, natural beauty and varied experiences for the National Day break.

The 2026 HDBank National Futsal Cup will take place from September 5-14 at Lanh Binh Thang Gymnasium in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together eight of Vietnam’s leading futsal clubs.

Hanoi police have dismantled a large-scale network accused of trafficking and repackaging liquid containing the drug Etomidate as vaping products, with transactions through related bank accounts totaling about $3.8 million.

Tran Tien Dung, a 1.86-meter-tall model and former marketing director who won Manhunt Vietnam 2025, will represent Vietnam at Manhunt International 2026.

A large, dark cloud with a tornado-like shape appeared off the Ninh Binh coast for about 30 minutes, accompanied by strong winds but causing no reported damage.

CAHN (Hanoi Police) FC delivered a commanding performance to thrash Ho Chi Minh City Police 5-0 and win the Vietnamese National Super Cup for the second consecutive year.

Vietnam has many communities passionate about its culture.

The Tay Ninh provincial People’s Committee held an investment promotion conference on August 28.

Vietnam has strong potential to develop sustainable tourism, particularly through community-based and agricultural tourism.

The first round of negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Vietnam and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) concluded on August 28 after five days in Buenos Aires.

Contemporary ballet Eugene Onegin by Boris Eifman will be performed in Vietnam for the first time in October.

Vast melaleuca forests, a typical peatland ecosystem and local folklore have long made U Minh Ha a draw in Vietnam’s southernmost province of Ca Mau.

As consumers now prioritise eco-friendly and resource-efficient products, it eases environmental pressure and creates momentum for companies to retool production and shift toward a green economy.