Latest renders suggest Apple will shift its iconic logo and rework MagSafe to accommodate a refreshed design for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.

A 36-year-old tourist from Hung Yen has died after a paragliding accident on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang. Authorities are actively investigating the cause of the incident.

Police forces raided several bars in the wards of Dong Hoa, Thuan An, and Vung Tau (Ho Chi Minh City), discovering hundreds of partygoers involved with drugs.

From 2026, every citizen in Vietnam will be entitled to one free annual health check-up or screening based on medical requirements. The goal is to reduce the out-of-pocket healthcare expenses of households to just 30%.

On July 8, the National Data Association under the Ministry of Public Security organized a seminar titled "Product authentication and traceability - A driver of sustainable development for Vietnam’s digital economy."

Travel+Leisure, one of the most prestigious American travel and lifestyle publications, has just published an article about Son Doong cave in Quang Tri province, praising its breathtaking beauty and incredible journey that no other place can rival.

Vietnam led the region with a 30% increase in international arrivals compared to Q1 2024, and ranked second in terms of recovery rate, with a 34% rise over the same period in 2019.

As of June 25, leaders from central and local governments, various agencies, mass organisations, and kind-hearted individuals visited and presented gifts worth 16.8 trillion VND to social protection beneficiaries.

Vietnam recorded positive developments in public order and safety between January and June, with crimes against social order falling by 22.55% compared to the same period last year.

The Philippines remained Vietnam’s largest rice buyer, accounting for 43.4% of total exports, though the market saw a 17.4% decline in value.

Investment by the state, non-state, as well as FDI sectors saw increases during the first six months of 2025.

Efforts should focus on attracting both foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic investment, with priority given to high-tech and environmentally friendly projects.

The Ministry of National Defence convened a conference on July 7 to review Vietnam's international integration and defence diplomacy efforts during the first half, and set directions and tasks for the remainder of the year.

The duties took effect on July 6 and will remain in place for five years, unless extended, adjusted or terminated in accordance with regulations.

A press conference was held in Hanoi on July 7 to announce the State President’s decision on amnesty for the second round in 2025, on the occasion of the upcoming 80th National Day (September 2, 1945-2025).

UNESCO was founded on November 16, 1945, and Vietnam officially became a member of the organisation in July 1976, marking one of the country’s important steps in the process of global integration.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc confirmed that eliminating the presumptive tax was the right policy, as stated in the Politburo's Resolution 68-NQ/TW on private sector development.

Vietnamese telecommunications operators are ramping up efforts to build infrastructure, increase user uptake, and commercialise wide-scale 5G services across the country.

The Ministry of Public Security and Hanoi police have released details of their investigation into a large-scale fraud case involving Pho Duc Nam, known publicly as “Mr Pips”.

Vietnam has made history with its first continental gold medals in pickleball, after two wins in the PPA Tour Asia – Panas Malaysia Open on July 7 in Kuala Lumpur.

Vietnam is playing a growing role in the US’s global supply chains while American businesses have contributed significantly to Vietnam’s economic transformation and development, according to Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.

The NA Standing Committee will also deliberate and decide on adjustments to the 2025 legislative programme.

The Vietnamese People’s Police sports delegation won 15 gold, four silver, and six bronze medals, making a strong impression at the 2025 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in Birmingham city, Alabama State of the US from June 23 to July 7.

In addition to their own efforts, businesses and industries are calling for stronger policy assistance to accelerate green transition, expand market access, and boost long-term competitiveness.

The Ministry of Home Affairs plans to introduce a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) system to evaluate the performance of civil servants and public employees.