Three late-life weddings go viral as grooms in their 70s celebrate finding love

Behind the weddings of silver-haired grooms lie heartwarming stories reflecting an enduring desire for love, companionship, and emotional support in life's twilight years.

Vietnam U23 turn focus to finishing before key Philippines clash

Vietnam U23 impressed in their Asian Games opener against Kuwait but a 1-1 draw exposed problems at both ends, with finishing and defensive concentration now priorities before facing the Philippines.

Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo may still face a familiar foldable flaw

Apple's first foldable smartphone, the nearly $2,000 iPhone Duo, will be an important test of the company's ambitions in the foldable phone market.

YouTube reaches 93% of Vietnam’s Internet users daily

YouTube says it reaches 93% of Internet users in Vietnam each day, while more than half the watch time for content produced by Vietnamese channels now comes from overseas audiences.

Vietnam routed 8-0 by Japan but Asian Games hopes remain alive

Vietnam coach Hoang Van Phuc blamed a late first-half own goal and subsequent loss of focus for his side’s 8-0 defeat to Japan, but their Asian Games quarterfinal hopes remain alive.

Heavy rain to batter Hanoi and northern Vietnam before easing

Hanoi and eight northern provinces face another spell of intense rain overnight into Sept. 18 before conditions ease, while heavy downpours are forecast to spread south into central Vietnam.

Vietnam beat Hong Kong 3-0 to reach Asian Games volleyball quarters

Vietnam secured an early place in the Asian Games women’s volleyball quarterfinals after beating Hong Kong (China) 3-0 in Japan, their second straight victory in Pool D.

Vietnam’s top leader plans US, Canada meetings during UN trip

Party Chief and President To Lam will address the UN General Assembly and meet US government and congressional leaders before making a state visit to Canada during a Sept. 20-25 trip.

Landslide kills three members of a family in northern Vietnam

Three members of a family were killed after a landslide struck their home in northern Vietnam’s Phu Tho Province early Thursday, collapsing two bedroom walls and burying the victims.

Where to eat glass noodles in central Hanoi: 7 local favorites

Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem area offers much more than its famous pho. From crispy eel and Muscovy duck to dried squid, these seven spots showcase the city’s diverse takes on glass noodles.

At 93, Khmer man’s 26-year labor of faith fills a tower with Buddhas

For 26 years, 93-year-old Khmer man Mai Huyen has poured his time, savings and faith into a 20-meter tower in southern Vietnam, filling it with thousands of Buddhist statues, many made by his own hands.

iPhone Duo and iPhone 20 give buyers reasons to skip the Pro Max

The iPhone 18 Pro Max brings major upgrades, but Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo, a delayed standard iPhone 18 and anticipation for 2027 could give buyers three reasons to wait.

Hanoi Jazztival aims to give Vietnamese jazz a bigger stage

As Hanoi launches an international jazz festival, veteran saxophonist Quyen Van Minh says its real success will depend on what happens after the stages go dark - and whether jazz becomes a regular part of city life.

Vietnam pushes for joint accelerator technology lab with JINR

After 70 years of scientific cooperation with JINR, Vietnam is seeking to build a joint accelerator science and technology laboratory while developing stronger research teams and training a new generation of scientists.

Vietnam offers up to $114,000 for businesses adopting AI

Vietnam is offering grants of up to VND3 billion (US$114,000) per project to businesses and organizations deploying AI to solve practical problems and develop new products and services.

Vietnam’s Gen Z tests life offline in a 54-hour social media break

A 54-hour social media break led by young Vietnamese is shifting the debate beyond whether platforms should be restricted - toward how a generation raised online can develop healthier relationships with technology.

Who is the former Box Vietnam CEO wanted in copyright case?

Bui Ba Hien, former CEO of esports and digital media company Box Vietnam, is wanted by police over alleged copyright infringement after once pursuing ambitious expansion plans.

Vietnam jeweler PNJ raises funds amid pressure over customer buybacks

Vietnamese jeweler Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Company (PNJ) is moving to shorten payment times for customer buybacks as its chairwoman’s family mobilizes fresh capital, while large provisions and weaker profits continue to weigh on the business.

Hanoi plans major makeover around iconic Hoan Kiem Lake

Hanoi is seeking public feedback on a sweeping plan to reshape nearly 66 hectares around Hoan Kiem Lake, with major changes proposed for landmarks, public squares and streets in the historic heart of the capital.

Abandoned Ha Long ferry terminal set for $570,000 restoration

Once a busy gateway carrying millions of passengers and vehicles a year, Ha Long’s long-abandoned Bai Chay ferry terminal is set to be restored as a historical and tourism attraction.

Sanofi, VNVC partner on next-generation vaccine production in Vietnam

Sanofi Vietnam and Vietnam Vaccine Joint Stock Company, or VNVC, have signed a joint declaration on strategic cooperation to advance next-generation vaccine manufacturing in Vietnam, with three vaccines initially identified for further assessment.

Da Nang designates four airspace zones for drone operations

Da Nang is opening four designated airspace zones to licensed drone operations as the city considers UAV applications including deliveries and tourist rescue.

Vietnam and Russia sign cooperation pact on ethnic affairs

Vietnam and Russia have signed an agreement to deepen cooperation on ethnic affairs, including policy exchanges and joint activities in culture, science and education.

Vietnam eye Asian Games quarterfinals in Hong Kong volleyball clash

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team will look to secure an Asian Games quarterfinal berth when they face Hong Kong (China) on Sept. 17, following a commanding straight-sets victory over Qatar.

Da Nang collects DNA from nearly 26,000 unidentified soldiers’ graves

Da Nang has completed DNA sampling from nearly 26,000 unidentified war graves across 144 cemeteries, the largest such undertaking by any locality in Vietnam.