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.

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.

Ho Chi Minh City plans memorial for 632 fallen soldiers found in park

Ho Chi Minh City plans to hold a memorial and burial ceremony in early October for the remains of fallen soldiers recovered from Le Thi Rieng Park, where 632 sets of remains have been found.

Why the $2,000 iPhone Duo could be a tough sell

Apple’s first foldable iPhone has the looks and novelty to turn heads, but a $2,000 price could make its reported compromises in cameras, battery life and multitasking much harder to overlook.

Vietnam telcos offer lifeline to 13 million suspended mobile numbers

Around 13 million mobile numbers in Vietnam have been suspended or reclaimed after users failed to complete mandatory identity verification, but telecom operators are offering ways for customers to recover them.

Rising river floods hundreds of homes in Vietnam’s Thanh Hoa

Heavy rain and rising water on the Buoi River have flooded hundreds of homes in Thanh Hoa Province, northern-central Vietnam, cutting off roads and forcing some residents to evacuate.

Hanoi faces more heavy rain as flood risks remain high in northern Vietnam

Hanoi faces another night and day of heavy rain through Sept. 17, with some areas forecast to receive more than 100mm as northern Vietnam remains on alert for flash floods and landslides.

VTV secures exclusive Vietnam broadcast rights for ASIAD 2026

Vietnam Television (VTV) has secured exclusive domestic broadcast rights for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, with extensive live coverage planned across television and digital platforms.

Thai King and Queen join Vietnamese students for Thai language class

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida joined Vietnamese students for a Thai language class during a visit to Hanoi University on September 16.

Should you buy Apple's iPhone 18 Pro now or wait until 2027?

With the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and foldable iPhone Duo now unveiled, Apple buyers face a familiar question with an unusual twist: upgrade now or hold out for a potentially transformative 2027 generation?

Inside the rituals and mysteries of Vietnam’s traditional drums

In Vietnam, a drum can summon a village, speak to the spirits or mark a child’s first day of school. Behind its beat lies a world of centuries-old craftsmanship, rituals and beliefs.

Apple could bring Face ID, telephoto camera to iPhone Duo 3

Apple may need several more years to squeeze Face ID and telephoto zoom into its ultra-thin foldable iPhone, with the third-generation iPhone Duo emerging as a possible target.

The remarkable architecture of Hue’s nearly 40-year cathedral project

Rising above a hill in Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital, Phu Cam Cathedral is a modernist landmark whose present form took nearly four decades to complete.

iPhone 18 Pro supply tight in Vietnam as early buyers face $305 premium

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could be in short supply when sales begin in Vietnam on Sept. 18. Buyers seeking launch-day delivery may face additional costs of up to $305.

How Rothschild & Co could help Vietnam fund its infrastructure ambitions

Vietnam needs vast amounts of capital for high-speed rail, power and other infrastructure. Rothschild & Co is offering something beyond its famous name: expertise in structuring and raising global finance.

Unusual haze blankets Ho Chi Minh City for days, expert says

Ho Chi Minh City and other parts of southern Vietnam have been blanketed by thick haze in recent days, lingering from early morning until late afternoon.

Floodwaters reach 1.7 meters as heavy rain hits central Vietnam

Prolonged heavy rain has flooded roads by up to 1.7 meters in Vietnam’s central province of Nghe An, cutting off seven villages with more than 3,000 residents and triggering landslides.

Vietnam police issue arrest warrant for Box Vietnam CEO in copyright case

Police in northern Vietnam have issued a wanted notice for Box Vietnam CEO Bui Ba Hien after he was charged with alleged copyright and related-rights infringement under the country’s Criminal Code.

Two ethnic minority datasets to join Vietnam’s national data system

Vietnam has set a Sept. 20 deadline to connect two priority ethnic minority datasets to the National Data Center, as authorities seek to ensure the information is verified, legally valid and ready for official use.

El Nino could put 29 million people at risk of water shortages in Vietnam

Vietnam is preparing for potentially severe water shortages as El Nino could cut river flows by as much as 78% in some regions, threatening households, agriculture and energy security.

Vietnam sweep Qatar 3-0 in Asian Games women's volleyball opener

Vietnam opened their Asian Games women's volleyball campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Qatar on Wednesday, dropping just 20 points across three sets.

Hanoi house fire kills five relatives, leaves two in intensive care

Five relatives were killed and two survivors remained in intensive care after an early-morning fire swept through a four-story home in Hanoi on Wednesday, prompting an investigation and an urgent response from health authorities.

Vietnam hands former US Marine camp artifacts back to America

Vietnam has handed the US a sign and guardhouse from a former Marine Corps camp in Da Nang, in a gesture highlighting reconciliation more than half a century after the war.

Thailand's King and Queen visit Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida visited Hanoi's Quan Su Pagoda on Wednesday, joining a Buddhist prayer ceremony during their state visit to Vietnam.

Vietnamese sports delegation departs for ASIAD 20

The Vietnamese sports delegation departed for Japan on the night of September 15 to compete at ASIAD 20, carrying the hopes of fans and determination to give their best for national pride.