Apple to launch budget-friendly iPhone 17e early next year, targeting mid-range users.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and Polish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski co-chaired a deputy ministerial-level political consultation in Warsaw on July 8.

The two sides spoke highly of the continuously strengthened Vietnam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, particularly through recent high-level delegation exchanges.

Deputy Minister of Foreaign Affairs Ngo Le Van and Marek Estok, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia, co-chaired the Vietnam - Slovalia political consultation in Hanoi on July 9.

The People’s Court of An Giang province on July 9 handed down an one-year prison sentence to Ho Trong Phuc for "abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State and the rights and legitmate interests of organisations."

Pham Ngoc Vinh officially becomes Chairman as the airline finalizes its board lineup and reinforces ties with Sacombank in a key governance shift.

Military forces in the central province of Nghe An safely detonated a bomb weighing 350kg left over from the war on July 9.

For the first half of 2025, the IIP rose by 9.2% compared to the same period last year, marking the highest growth rate since 2020, the office reported.

The Government has approved a proposal by Ho Chi Minh City to stop borrowing official development assistance (ODA) loans from Germany’s KfW development bank for Metro Line No. 2 and instead use domestic funds to avoid further delays.

The Ministry of Public Security has detained Le Duc Giang and three others amid a deepening investigation into serious violations in mineral resource licensing.

Phu Quoc’s rise to global luxury fame continues as the island was recently named among Travel + Leisure’s Top 10 Best Islands in Asia-Pacific, securing third place and becoming Vietnam’s only representative in the prestigious 2025 Luxury Awards.

The small-sized banking group is expected to have the strongest growth rate of up to 35% thanks to boosting real estate credit from a low base and starting to accelerate bad debt handling.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction supports, in principle, a proposal by Xuan Truong Construction to build a new international airport in Ninh Binh, pending feasibility review.

International air quality strategies offer valuable guidance for Vietnam’s urban challenges.

Nguyen Duc Minh, a man with a genetic condition that limits his height to 1.28 meters, traveled 700 kilometers in search of love - and found a lifelong partner in a kind-hearted woman who defied appearances and tradition.

On Cai Chien Island in Quang Ninh, a rare local chicken known for its ‘beard’ and crispy golden skin is gaining fame.

Tan Phuoc Park in Ho Chi Minh City was once Indochina’s largest bomb storage site.

Unlocking nearly 2,900 delayed projects could power Vietnam’s economic leap, but only if bold reforms cut through institutional bottlenecks and legal red tape.

A common sight in old buildings, iron-framed balconies provide security at the cost of safety, especially during fire emergencies.

Vietnam’s push for science, technology, and digital innovation is strong, but outdated regulations and misaligned local implementation threaten to hold startups back.

Saigon Zoo mourns the loss of Ngo Khong, a rare Bengal white tiger that succumbed to illness after 10 years

Hanoi’s famous café and restaurant tower is being cleared to create underground public space, with demolition expected to finish by August.

In the first half of this year, Vietnam spent over 400 million USD importing fruits and vegetables from China, with Chinese produce now flooding local markets.

Vietnamese citizens residing overseas must return to Vietnam to apply for a chip-based national ID, as current law does not permit issuance through embassies.

Several universities in Vietnam charge tuition fees that reach hundreds of millions of dong annually, with the highest recorded fee nearing 1 billion VND (approximately 39,400 USD) per year.