Imperial Citadel to host Hanoi's first martial arts festival

The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long will be transformed into an open-air martial arts stage when Hanoi hosts its first International Martial Arts Festival in August 2026.

Vietnam seeks one-stop music royalty collection system

Vietnamese authorities say a shared copyright database and greater coordination among rights organizations could end the practice of multiple groups collecting music royalties from the same business.

Vietnam's Q2 searches driven by SIM rules, AI and World Cup interest

New search trend data for the second quarter of 2026 shows Vietnamese users flocked to information on SIM verification, administrative regulations, AI tools, exams and the FIFA World Cup.

Vietnam eyes national publishing-media groups under new bill

A draft revision to Vietnam's Publishing Law would pave the way for publishing-media groups while strengthening copyright protection and digital publishing oversight.

New US ambassador begins Vietnam posting with visits to Hanoi landmarks

In a video marking the start of her tenure, US Ambassador Jennifer Wicks outlined her priorities for US - Vietnam relations while reflecting on her first days in the country.

Vietnam weighs new policy for overseas skilled professionals

Lawmakers have proposed aligning overseas labor policies with Vietnam's long-term human resource development strategy.

Even with iPhone Ultra, the Pro Max may still lead

Rumors suggest Apple will unveil its first foldable iPhone in 2026, but the iPhone 18 Pro Max may still be the company's most important premium smartphone.

Vietnam's ASEAN Cup plan is bigger than a strongest lineup

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik appears ready to approach the ASEAN Cup without relying on a fixed starting lineup, placing greater emphasis on tactical flexibility.

Doctors traded ethics for bribes in forensic psychiatry scandal

Vietnam's latest forensic psychiatry scandal has revealed how decorated doctors allegedly exchanged professional integrity for illicit payments from an organized criminal network.

Resolution 10 and the shift in FDI mindset

After nearly four decades of opening up, Vietnam's success in attracting FDI hardly needs further proof.

New ecosystem connects students with mega-enterprises from year one

Instead of waiting for enterprises to come to them, ICTU Thai Nguyen has chosen to bring businesses directly to its campus, enabling students to learn from real-world problems and lecturers to develop products alongside enterprises.

Why Sacombank’s Q2 2026 profit is set to plunge

Sacombank expects its pre-tax profit for the second quarter of 2026 to reach only VND1,900 billion to VND2,000 billion, a drop of nearly 50 percent compared to the same period last year.

Nearly 24,500 Vietnamese women are diagnosed with breast cancer yearly

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women, but advances in early detection and personalized treatment are changing outcomes across Vietnam.

How a pursuit of achievement fueled Vietnam's exam scandal

Vietnam has charged 19 people after investigators uncovered alleged misconduct linked to 147 perfect mathematics scores in Tuyen Quang Province.

Ba Na epics face the risk of fading into silence in Vietnam's Central Highlands

Once echoed through communal houses deep in Vietnam's Central Highlands, Ba Na epics are now at risk as master storytellers disappear and traditional performance spaces fade.

Vietnam drops proposal for time-limited apartment ownership

Vietnam's Ministry of Construction has removed a controversial proposal to introduce time-limited ownership of apartment units from the latest draft of the revised Housing Law submitted to the government.

Monetary policy continues carrying Vietnam’s growth financing burden

Vietnam’s central bank is steadily expanding monetary policy flexibility to support credit growth. But as investment demand surges, one question looms: how long can banks remain the economy’s primary source of long-term capital?

Police clarify Vietnam's overnight stay notification rule

New residency regulations in Vietnam require overnight guest notifications, but officials say the process is quick, free, and largely handled online.

Four reasons Vietnam cannot afford to delay quantum technology

Vietnam has identified quantum technology as a national strategic priority. Experts say success will depend on early investment in research, talent and international cooperation.

Quiet Vietnamese conglomerate returns with $42 million market value

ANI's dramatic comeback on UPCoM has pushed its market value beyond US$42 million, even though only a few hundred shares change hands in each trading session.

Vietnam's diamond market rattled as stores close and trust erodes

Confidence in Vietnam's diamond trade has weakened after a series of investigations and temporary business closures, leaving buyers increasingly cautious.

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in AI use for learning, Google says

Google has released its first regional report on Gemini, revealing that Vietnamese users lead Southeast Asia in using the AI assistant for education and increasingly rely on it for work and technical tasks.

The unique festival where pigs become ‘elephants’ in northern Vietnam

Every summer, a coastal village in northern Vietnam celebrates an extraordinary tradition in which 12 carefully raised pigs are honored as symbolic "elephants" in a centuries-old communal festival.

The Cong Viettel retain foreign duo for V.League title bid

The Cong Viettel have officially extended the contracts of Brazilian midfielders Wesley Nata and Paulinho Martin as the club strengthens its squad for the 2026/27 season with ambitions of winning the V.League 1 title.

Two goals, one exam: Debate grows over Vietnam’s testing system

Education experts say asking a single national examination to serve both high school graduation and university admissions inevitably creates pressure, exposes weaknesses and may increase the risk of misconduct.