Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh have been approved for city status, expanding Vietnam’s network of centrally governed municipalities.

Tran Ky Anh balanced a perfect 4.0 GPA with research, entrepreneurship contests and MC work, proving to himself that academic success extends far beyond textbooks.

Vietnam are in line for a major financial windfall if they beat Thailand in the second leg of the final and successfully defend their ASEAN Cup title.

Vietnam's durian production is expected to soar to 2.08 million tonnes this year, prompting authorities to warn of a potential supply glut and falling prices for the country's billion-dollar fruit.

Apple is expected to give the iPhone 18 Pro Max four color options this year, but a new Dark Cherry finish could become the defining look of the generation.

Professor Carl Thayer has outlined three strategic priorities and four dual-use tactics for Vietnam's maritime future, ranging from offshore wind platforms serving as radar networks to high-tech digital ports,

The search for fallen soldiers at Le Thi Rieng Park continues to yield discoveries, with 26 more sets of remains recovered on Aug. 24.

After traveling overland to Vietnam at the age of 19, a young Swiss woman experienced unexpected encounters that led her to forego marriage, dedicating her life to her adopted Vietnamese children.

The LPBank V-League 2026/27 season will kick off on Sept. 4 with several changes, from a new visual identity and foreign-player rules to promotion and relegation, alongside a total prize pool of VND9.5 billion (about US$361,000).

At 19, Le Thi My Nuong, a Mekong Delta woman took a leap of faith and married a Korean man 20 years older after spending only hours together.

As the five-day National Day holiday approaches, tourists are favouring short, flexible trips offering cultural, natural and local experiences.

The owner of this distinctly Vietnamese cart is not a Vietnamese expat but rather a 28-year-old Croatian man named Matko Kmezic who now lives in Amsterdam.

Thailand coach Anthony Hudson believes his side can overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Vietnam in the ASEAN Cup 2026 final and lift the championship trophy.

Heavy rain triggered by Storm Narra has inundated mountainous areas of Bac Ninh and parts of Cat Ba in Hai Phong, cutting off roads and forcing residents to move belongings, livestock and vulnerable family members to safety.

Discover five famous bun cha restaurants in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem, from Michelin-selected Dac Kim to traditional shops grilling pork over charcoal.

Samsung is reportedly preparing a major design change for the Galaxy S27 series, with the Galaxy S27 Ultra potentially adopting a striking new camera layout that could draw plenty of attention.

A new National Assembly resolution offers legal protection for bold decision-making, provided five conditions are met, including no corruption and demonstrable public benefit.

FTSE Russell has named 27 Vietnamese stocks for inclusion in the FTSE Global All Cap. Passive inflows could reach $1.5 billion, but the benefits are likely to be highly uneven across individual stocks.

Storm Narra brought level-11 wind gusts to Bach Long Vi on August 24 as several rivers across northeastern Vietnam remained above the country’s highest flood warning level.

Ho Chi Minh City will gain broader authority to test new development models when Vietnam’s Urban Development Law takes effect on October 1.

Vietnam face an injury concern ahead of their Japan match after Nguyen Thi Uyen was carried off court and taken to hospital in Tianjin.

Hundreds of homes in Lang Son were flooded as torrential rain from Storm Narra hit northern Vietnam, with one landslide death reported.

The National Assembly has approved the investment policy for Hanoi Capital Region’s 349-kilometer Ring Road 5, which will pass through seven cities and provinces with preliminary investment of VND288.268 trillion ($11 billion).

Vietnam’s amended law on contract-based overseas employment prohibits recruiting, preparing or sending Vietnamese workers abroad for massage jobs, while expanding safeguards against excessive fees and labor exploitation.

A container of accessories for Apple’s upcoming iPhones has arrived in Vietnam, fueling speculation that the products are designed for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.