Apple may have little choice but to raise iPhone 18 Pro Max prices as production costs are expected to jump sharply, while an even more expensive foldable iPhone Ultra could test consumers' willingness to spend.

What began with an unusual cluster of 147 perfect Math scores at a high school in Tuyen Quang has evolved into one of Vietnam's biggest exam integrity investigations, with 19 people now facing criminal charges.

New leaks suggest Apple may give the iPhone 18 Pro Max its largest battery ever, even if it means making the flagship slightly thicker and heavier.

Once considered nearly impossible to buy, Hanoi's Old Quarter townhouses are appearing on the market more frequently, although completed transactions remain scarce.

Motorola's upcoming Edge 70 Max packs flagship-level hardware and an enormous battery, but questions over its chipset and limited launch strategy could undermine its challenge to Apple's and Samsung's top smartphones.

Six provinces are forecast to become the first in Vietnam to record negative population growth, while Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City continue expanding for now.

More than 1,300 artworks created by autistic children and other children with special educational needs are on display at an art event in Hanoi, celebrating creativity, self-expression and inclusion.

The Executive Board of the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) named a 13-member advisory board on July 12, including prominent domestic and foreign experts in finance, investment and policymaking.

After more than two years of legal turmoil, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai is entering a rebuilding phase. Yet the property developer still faces significant challenges ranging from unresolved projects to weak cash flow and sluggish business performance.

Quang Ninh is pitching itself as a prime destination for Russian tourists while seeking broader cooperation in tourism, services and logistics, heard a tourism promotion event recently held in Moscow, Russia.

Six of Vietnam's largest private groups are splashing nearly 4.9 quadrillion VND ($200 billion) across 40 major projects, underscoring the growing role of the private sector in driving the country's infrastructure, industrial and urban development.

According to the Ministry of Finance (MoF), more than 11,000 public land and property facilities nationwide have been recovered or transferred to local authorities but have yet to be put back into use.

Heritage sites across Vietnam are increasingly being transformed into vibrant cultural venues, hosting exhibitions, music performances and live-action shows that both showcase the country's rich cultural legacy and attract wider public interest.

A 100-day action plan has been launched aimed at removing long-standing bottlenecks in digital transformation across the country's political system.

A project to develop the Hue–Phong Nha tourist train is being finalised, with authorities targeting the launch of the heritage rail service on September 1.

Restoration work is underway on the Duong Long tower complex, which is Southeast Asia's tallest brick Cham tower, with the project expected to help preserve one of Vietnam's most important cultural heritage sites.

Vietnam is moving to turn medical tourism into a key growth sector as the Ministry of Health is finalising a national strategy on medical tourism development for the 2026-2030 period with a vision to 2040.

More than 2.72 million tourists visited the central city of Da Nang during the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026, up nearly 45% from DIFF 2025, according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The Canada-Vietnam Society (CVS) has become a vital bridge connecting the Vietnamese community in Canada, fostering people-to-people exchanges and strengthening friendship between the two countries.

HCM City is home to 20,259 FDI projects with total registered capital of nearly 142 billion USD from 152 countries and territories. In the first half of 2026, the city attracted more than 6.8 billion USD, fulfilling 62% of its annual target.

Vietnam will accelerate efforts to connect its VNeID digital identity platform with Singapore and other ASEAN countries as part of a broader push to strengthen digital transformation and cross-border digital services.

With only one passenger ferry arriving each day, Con Co Island offers travelers a slower pace of life, unspoiled natural scenery and some of central Vietnam's freshest seafood.

On the 10th anniversary of the East Sea arbitration award, Vietnam reiterated its longstanding support for resolving maritime disputes peacefully and in accordance with international law.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has said it will not include outstanding loans for 18 mega projects in the “credit room” created for conventional loans to ensure that businesses feel secure investing in national key projects.

Vietnam recorded its strongest-ever performance at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO 2026), with all five team members winning medals, including four golds and one silver, the Ministry of Education and Training announced.