Galaxy S27 Ultra rumor says Samsung won't adopt a horizontal camera

A new report disputes rumors that Samsung will give the Galaxy S27 Ultra a horizontal camera bar, suggesting the flagship will instead receive only modest design refinements.

Phu Tho student scores a perfect 1600 on SAT in first sitting

A 10th-grade student from Vietnam's Phu Tho Province has earned a perfect 1600 on the SAT in her first attempt, joining the small number of test takers worldwide to achieve the maximum score.

Bigger battery could make iPhone 18 Pro Max Apple's heaviest iPhone

Rumored specifications suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max will focus on battery life and AI performance rather than achieving an ultra-thin design.

At 105, a Vietnamese Heroic Mother still waits to bring her fallen son home

For over 60 years, Ngo Thi Lang had no photograph of the son she lost in war. At 105, her greatest wish remains to bring him home.

New traffic rules bring peace of mind to Vietnam’s pickup drivers

Decree 241, which took effect on July 1, allows pickup trucks to be treated like passenger cars in traffic.

Why Hanoi has chosen Phuc Thinh and Thu Lam to pilot 'socialist communes'

Hanoi authorities have selected the neighboring communes of Phuc Thinh and Thu Lam to pilot its "socialist communes and wards" model.

UNESCO, culture ministry discuss Photography City proposal

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and UNESCO Vietnam have discussed a proposal to develop a locality in VN into the country's first Photography City – a national hub for photography and an international destination for visual creativity.

Broadening financing channels key to unlocking SME growth

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which account for nearly 98% of active businesses in Vietnam, continue to face persistent difficulties in accessing finance.

"Live data" paves way for Vietnamese farm exports

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment's agricultural traceability system has come into operation, creating a unified database to enhance transparency, strengthen competitiveness and expand export opportunities for agricultural products.

Energy storage unlocks renewable power potential, cuts emissions

With the revised Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) and a new legal framework paving the way, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are expected to become a key enabler of Vietnam's energy transition.

Tourism sets out tasks for H2/2026 to realise goal of leading economic sector

The tourism sector will implement a series of key tasks and solutions in the last six months of 2026 to realise the goal of making tourism a leading economic industry in the new development era.

European business confidence in Vietnam climbs to near seven-year high

The EuroCham Business Confidence Index (BCI) rose to 79.7 points in the second quarter of 2026, its highest level in nearly seven years, according to a survey released on July 15 by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham).

Digital, AI competencies made mandatory for university graduates

All university students will be required to graduate with digital competencies and knowledge of AI under a new regulation issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.

EFTA deal provides fresh opportunities for seafood exports

Seafood exporters have fresh opportunities to gain greater access to high-value markets, after negotiations concluded with the EFTA on a free trade agreement (FTA) that would help Vietnam diversify exports amid rising global trade uncertainties.

Vietnam raises rooftop solar sales cap to 50%, widens direct power deals

New Government policies and mechanisms are set to broaden investment channels for households and businesses, accelerate distributed power generation, shore up energy security and realise Vietnam's green growth targets.

Expert proposes 3 strategies for VN to develop strategic technology products

The Prime Minister's Decision No. 21/2026/QD-TTg, which took effect on July 1, 2026, promulgating the lists of strategic technologies and tech-products, marks a new direction for the sector’s development.

EU deforestation rules put Vietnamese exporters on the clock

Vietnamese exporters are entering the final countdown to comply with the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), as the bloc completes the last legal and technical steps before the new rules take effect.

Vietnamese economy sustains momentum on strong industrial production

Industrial production maintained robust growth between January and June, with its index (IIP) estimated to have risen 10.8% year-on-year, the strongest first-half increase since 2019.

Vietnam eyes 205.6 billion USD in stock market funding for 2026–2030

Vietnam will need to mobilise around $205.6 billion through the stock market between 2026 and 2030, more than twice the amount mobilised in the previous five-year period.

Vietnam remains ASEAN’s fastest-growing economy in first half of 2026: experts

VN maintained its position as the fastest-growing economy in ASEAN in the first half of 2026, with international experts forecasting that VN will outperform earlier expectations, supported by strong FDI, manufacturing and international trade.

Efforts to safeguard religious values in digital age

Digital transformation is changing not only how people work and communicate but also how they practice their faith.

Domestic consumption hits new record, but consumer spending remains cautious

Despite the positive headline figures, analysts caution that actual purchasing power has yet to recover fully.

Vietnam inaugurates embassy office in Timor-Leste

The Vietnamese Embassy in Timor-Leste inaugurated its office in the capital city of Dili on July 15, marking its transition to fully functional, centralised operations just over three months after its establishment.

Foreign digital service providers pay nearly 480 million USD in taxes

Foreign digital service providers paid more than 12.5 trillion VND (479.5 million USD) in taxes through Vietnam's foreign supplier portal during the first six months of this year, underscoring the rapid growth of cross-border digital tax collections.

Vietnamese cultural heritage promoted at Hong Kong Book Fair

Vietnam is showcasing its rich cultural heritage, tourism and cuisine at the 36th Hong Kong Book Fair, which opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (China) on July 15 and runs through July 21.