Vietnam’s VTVgo takes a major step toward becoming a super app

Powered by AI and Big Data, VTVgo The Next represents Vietnam Television’s ambition to turn its streaming platform into a comprehensive digital ecosystem for Vietnamese families.

Russian honor guard welcomes Vietnam’s Party Chief, President To Lam in Moscow

A Russian honor guard held a ceremonial parade at the airport to welcome General Secretary and President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation.

Vietnam U20 captain apologizes to fans after Asian qualifiers exit

Vietnam U20 captain Nguyen Quoc Khanh has apologized to fans and the 2009 generation after the team failed to achieve its goal in the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Hanoi Jazztival 2026: Where jazz, heritage and the city meet

Hanoi Jazztival 2026 is closely tied to the capital’s cultural industry strategy and its commitments as a member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network.

Two senior officials appointed deputy inspectors general of Vietnam

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has appointed Dong Thap Chairman Pham Thanh Ngai and Hue Police Director Nguyen Thanh Tuan as deputy inspectors general of the Government Inspectorate.

At 92, Hanoi collector lives among treasures gathered over 70 years

Since his 20s, Vuong Dinh Que has traveled through Hanoi’s alleys and neighboring villages in search of beautiful old wooden pieces, building a collection spanning seven decades.

Vietnam calls on KOLs to become anchors of trust in the AI era

With AI-driven misinformation pushing online trust to a 15-year low, more than 1,000 KOLs are being called on to become “anchors of trust” and help defend the truth.

Dark Cherry iPhone 18 Pro Max may be Apple’s best-looking yet

The Dark Cherry iPhone 18 Pro Max is drawing intense attention after a series of leaked photos and videos of demo units surfaced, revealing a deep cherry-red finish that looks distinctive, sophisticated and striking.

From Russia and France partnerships to Vietnam’s technology ambitions

Prof. Tran Hong Thai shares his perspective on Vietnam’s science and technology cooperation with two partners possessing significant strengths: Russia and France.

Driver’s kind gesture to foreign tourists wins praise in Vietnam

A ride-hailing driver in Da Nang encouraged a family of foreign tourists to cancel their trip and stay to watch the Dragon Bridge breathe fire, winning widespread praise and a flood of “hearts” on social media.

Hanoi unveils Hoan Kiem Lake redevelopment vision with new landmarks

Hanoi has unveiled conceptual plans for a major transformation of Hoan Kiem Lake and its surrounding area, featuring expanded public squares, a nine-story government building, an international financial tower and new symbolic landmarks.

iPhone 18 Pro tipped for major gaming boost with new A20 Pro chip

Apple’s A20 Pro chip is expected to become a key weapon for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, two flagship models tipped to debut at the company’s Sept. 9 event.

Vietnam’s tech sector contributes $2.47 billion to state budget

Vietnam’s technology and telecommunications sector ranked fifth among the country’s biggest contributors to the state budget, paying about $2.47 billion, led by Viettel, VNPT, FPT and VNG Group.

Galaxy S27 Ultra tipped for powerful Exynos 2700 upgrade

Samsung’s next Ultra flagship could come with an unexpected weapon: the Exynos 2700, a homegrown chip reportedly delivering stronger benchmark performance than Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon.

Vietnamese engineer joins volunteer fire brigade in Japan

Quang Ngai-born engineer Huu Qui has become the first Vietnamese member of a volunteer fire brigade in Japan’s Toyama City.

Vietnam–France relations: From cooperation to co-creation

Vietnam–France relations are at a turning point, with an opportunity to enter a new phase built on “co-creation” rather than cooperation.

Foreign capital seeks stronger foothold in Vietnam through M&A

Rather than building new facilities from scratch, many foreign investors are acquiring stakes in Vietnamese companies to gain faster market access.

Miss World 2026 promotes Vietnamese culture, tourism

The 73rd Miss World pageant, just held in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, has helped promote Vietnamese culture and tourism, with contestants from around the world showcasing the beauty of ao dai (traditional Vietnamese long dress).

AirPods 5 may arrive soon, but Apple has a bigger surprise coming

Apple may be days away from unveiling AirPods 5, yet its most intriguing AirPods upgrade could still be more than a year away.

Two dead, 26 rescued from Ho Chi Minh City hotel fire

Thick black smoke swept through a Ho Chi Minh City hotel before dawn on Sept. 7, trapping dozens inside before firefighters and residents rescued 26 people. Two guests died.

Vietnam’s industrial production expands 11.9% in eight months

Vietnam’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 11.9% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026, the highest growth rate for the period in many years, reported the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam’s top leader departs for visits to Russia and France

General Secretary and President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, left Hanoi on the morning of Sept. 7 for a state visit to Russia and an official visit to France.

Decree clarifies conditions for business licences for foreign-invested firms

The Government has issued a decree detailing the Law on Commerce and the Law on Foreign Trade Management regarding goods trading and related activities by foreign investors and foreign-invested economic organisations in Vietnam.

Vietnamese coffee exports poised for strong finish toward year-end

Vietnamese coffee exports are poised for strong growth in both volume and prices in the final months of the year.

Vietnam emerges as strategic bridge in ASEAN through Myanmar President’s visit

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s September 4-6 official visit to Vietnam marked more than a step forward in bilateral ties.