Vietnam is stepping up coordination with the Philippines to address bilateral rice trade issues, particularly an ongoing safeguard investigation into imports.

Vietnam’s digital economy is emerging as an important growth driver, accounting for 14.02% of GDP in 2025, equivalent to 72.1 billion USD.

Vietnamese athletes gave a billiant performance, winning six gold medals at the 2026 Southeast Asian Open Water Swimming Championship on the last day of competition on August 23 in the Philippines.

The team of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) defeated the squad of Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Public Security in the final in Hanoi on August 25 to win the ASEAN Armies’ Open Volleyball Tournament 2026.

Hang Nga Villa, better known as the “Crazy House,” in Xuan Huong - Da Lat Ward, Lam Dong Province, once made headlines around the world for its extraordinary architecture. Decades later, it remains a magnet for visitors and overnight guests.

Even before the year-end peak buying season begins, Vietnam's luxury car market has welcomed new models from BMW, Volkswagen, MINI, Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

Demand in China, the world’s largest consumer market, continues to rise sharply, but having an officially registered growing-area code does not necessarily mean durians will command higher prices.

Thailand's fading physical condition helped Vietnam strike twice in Bangkok, and Kim Sang Sik's deep squad could make the same weakness decisive again at My Dinh.

Hundreds of counterfeit branded products have recently been seized from shops in Phu Tho and Can Tho.

Hanoi plans to build regulating lakes and underground rainwater reservoirs as part of a long-term effort to eliminate flooding and reshape the capital's infrastructure.

With five goals each, Dinh Bac and Xuan Son lead the scoring chart, but both are chasing a much bigger prize at My Dinh.

At a small Ho Chi Minh City shop, an American chef is putting his own spin on Vietnam’s iconic banh mi, selling out batches in as little as 30 minutes.

Vietnam’s durian industry is gaining momentum in two of Asia’s biggest markets as output surges to 2.08 million tons, raising the prospect of overtaking Thailand as the world’s top exporter.

Kim Sang Sik wants Vietnam's players to remember one thing when they walk onto the My Dinh pitch against Thailand: they have the chance to write history.

Thailand coach Anthony Hudson insists his team have discovered ways to hurt Vietnam and will travel to My Dinh with only one objective: victory.

Southern Vietnam has no shortage of options for the September 2 break, from tropical islands and fruit orchards to cruises along the Mekong.

CMC has emerged among Vietnam’s top technology and telecommunications contributors to the State budget, reflecting both its sustained growth and the expanding economic weight of the country’s tech sector.

The iPhone 18 Pro may look familiar on the outside, but a smaller Dynamic Island, 2nm processor and satellite 5G could make this one of Apple’s biggest upgrades in years.

Canva is offering its AI-powered teaching and lesson-design tools free to teachers and students across Vietnam, while more than 30,000 educators will receive AI training by year-end.

Demand for rental housing in Vietnam has surpassed one million units, prompting a policy shift that could open a new chapter for the country’s property market.

Thailand are talking up their chances in the ASEAN Cup 2026 final, but Vietnam head into the decisive return leg with the advantage in results and confidence, as well as a 1,316-day unbeaten run against the “War Elephants.”

HCM City will welcome more than 2.62 million students in 2026-2027, up over 96,000, as its education system grapples with shortages while shifting away from exam-driven teaching.

Hanoi households could receive subsidies for rooftop solar and batteries, while national regulators are considering a new approach to solar power pricing that better reflects local conditions.

Nearly all household businesses in Vietnam will qualify for a 30% tax reduction after the National Assembly approved new relief measures for 2026 and 2027.

Officials have been told to resolve technical and data bottlenecks quickly as Vietnam works to integrate its ethnic affairs and religious databases with the National Data Center by Sept. 20.