Storm Narra spent five to six days circling the Gulf of Tonkin, repeatedly changing direction in a rare weather pattern that prolonged heavy rain and flooding across northern Vietnam.

Former Vietnam striker Le Cong Vinh has been given the honor of carrying the ASEAN Cup 2026 trophy onto the pitch at My Dinh Stadium ahead of the final between Vietnam and Thailand.

Hours before Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup final against Thailand, thousands of red-clad supporters were already gathering at My Dinh Stadium, filling the area with flags, chants and anticipation.

Two major submarine cable systems, SJC2 and AAE-1, have suffered simultaneous failures, significantly affecting Vietnam’s international Internet capacity, according to cable operators.

Storm Narra has dissipated over mainland China, but northern Vietnam is not yet in the clear, with another spell of heavy rain forecast for the end of August.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrived in Hanoi on August 26 and will be at My Dinh National Stadium as Vietnam face Thailand in the decisive second leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final.

When a Vietnamese husband and his Thai wife sat down to watch the first leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final, he added a playful twist to their football rivalry by cooking her a Thai hotpot.

Vietnam’s women produced a resilient performance against Japan. Despite a 3-0 defeat, they scored enough points to secure a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship.

Ahead of Vu Lan, Minister Nguyen Dinh Khang met Buddhist leaders in Hanoi, praising the Sangha’s work and the festival’s deep connection to Vietnamese traditions of gratitude.

Up to 96% of the Moon’s surface will be covered by Earth’s shadow during a partial lunar eclipse in late August, potentially bathing the night sky in red in a spectacle eagerly awaited by billions of people.

HCM City plans to launch a low-emission zone in July 2027, using more than 300 cameras to identify and penalize vehicles that fail to meet emissions standards.

Quang Ninh authorities on August 26 handed investment decisions to 16 projects worth more than VND16 trillion (about US$610 million), as the province prepares to become a centrally governed city from September 1.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called on Chinese businesses to bring advanced technology, management expertise and globally competitive solutions to major projects in Vietnam.

Fresh Galaxy S27 Ultra leaks suggest Samsung is preparing more than a camera redesign, with the company potentially offering its top-tier flagship in two sizes for the first time.

Traffic restrictions around My Dinh will run from 2pm on August 26 until midnight as Hanoi prepares for the Vietnam-Thailand ASEAN Cup final.

Demand for the Vietnam-Thailand ASEAN Cup final has sent unofficial ticket prices soaring, with prime seats being offered for around $455 a pair ahead of the My Dinh showdown.

Quang Hai could return to Vietnam’s starting lineup against Thailand as Kim Sang Sik looks for greater control in the decisive ASEAN Cup 2026 final second leg.

Vietnam carry a 2-0 advantage into the ASEAN Cup 2026 final second leg, but Thailand’s desperation could make the decisive night at My Dinh their toughest test yet.

Google’s Pixel 11 offers deeper control over how photos look before the shutter is pressed, including a refreshingly simple option Apple could learn from for the iPhone 18 Pro.

Foreign-invested businesses have welcomed Vietnam’s efforts to improve the investment climate and streamline procedures, particularly in taxation, customs and digital transformation, while calling for further reforms.

The market for offerings ahead of the Vu Lan Festival in Hanoi is entering its peak, with abundant supplies and growing demand for vegetarian food, ready-made offerings and online delivery services.

The Vietnam Classical Music Association (VCMA) has announced that it will stage a concert in Hai Phong city on August 29 to celebrate the National Day (September 2) and Vietnam Music Day (September 3).

Vietnam has recently recorded more than 3,000 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) a week, prompting the Ministry of Health to urge people to stay vigilant as the risk of outbreaks rises when children return to school.

The central city of Da Nang tops the domestic rankings while Bangkok leads the international list of the most-searched destinations among Vietnamese travellers for the upcoming holiday.

The Vietnamese Embassy in China and Bac Ninh province held an investment promotion seminar in Beijing on August 24, drawing nearly 300 representatives from Chinese agencies, organisations, business associations and companies.