Technology brands continued to dominate sales on Vietnam’s e-commerce platforms in the first half of 2026, with Apple taking the top spot with sales of approximately $154 million.

A widespread spell of heavy rain is sweeping across many parts of Vietnam. In the mountainous north, locally intense downpours are forecast to continue, heightening the risk of flash floods and landslides.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has ordered local authorities to inspect fuel supplies after some petrol retailers reported difficulties accessing supplies, especially diesel, while adding that no widespread shortages have been reported.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed honoring couples and individuals who have two children in 10 localities where fertility rates have fallen below the national average.

Experts say increases in the statutory base salary, pensions and social insurance benefits are necessary to partly offset the impact of rising prices. However, the adjustments are not large enough to deliver a breakthrough in incomes.

Forcing the graduation exam questions to have high differentiation to serve university admissions is "pedagogically forced."

Vietnam's hybrid B-SUV car segment is expanding rapidly as automakers continue introducing new models, highlighting hybrid technology in the country's most competitive automotive category.

Vietnam opened their ASEAN Cup title defense with seven goals, but Singapore promise a tougher examination of Kim Sang Sik’s side at My Dinh Stadium.

For generations, a village in Nghe An has guarded an ancient Buddha statue that has survived war, repeated thefts and billion-dong offers from antique dealers.

Giant rocks in extraordinary shapes rise beside dry forest and a pristine blue sea, creating a surreal landscape at one of central Vietnam’s emerging destinations.

The Khoi Nguyen 18, carrying 62 people, sank in the East Sea, with Vietnam and China coordinating efforts that had rescued 45 people alive as of noon on July 26.

Following Vietnam’s 2026 high school graduation exam, reports of suspected cheating and misconduct emerged in several localities. So far, police have launched criminal proceedings in two cases.

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max could bring major upgrades in chips, cameras and AI, but a rumored $1,625 starting price may prove the biggest talking point.

Vietnam will begin fining investors who trade through unlicensed crypto platforms from September 1, putting the future of major global exchanges in the country under scrutiny.

Vietnam’s Health Ministry is proposing premarital courses covering household finances alongside reproductive health as the average age at first marriage continues to rise.

After a decade of worsening hip pain and around four years waiting for surgery, a 51-year-old New Zealand woman traveled more than 9,000km to Vietnam for a hip replacement.

Vietnam opened the 2026 ASEAN Cup with a commanding 7-0 win over Timor-Leste, yet familiar defensive vulnerabilities left one question lingering: weakness or tactical design?

Vietnam’s e-commerce market continued its rapid expansion in early 2026, with sales rising more than 44% and official Mall stores capturing an increasingly large share.

"Hon Tre, You Complete Me" explores a new vision of luxury where wellness, family, romance and self-discovery come together in one unforgettable destination.

Vietnam has issued a new decree defining the structure and responsibilities of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, covering ethnic policy, beliefs and religions.

Seven new projects focusing on logistics, seaports and industrial park infrastructure, with combined investment of more than VND5.56 trillion, are set to be developed in the Van Phong Economic Zone in Khanh Hoa Province.

Apple has yet to officially confirm its first foldable iPhone, but clues buried in the latest iOS 27 beta are giving the tech world its clearest indication yet that the long-rumored iPhone Ultra may be close to launch.

When La Traviata opens in Hanoi, one of its biggest stars may be hanging above the performers: a giant chandelier made entirely in Vietnam.

The 14th Party Central Committee held its third plenum from July 20 to 24 as part of its full-term working program.

Vietnam’s men’s volleyball team made history in Jakarta on Sunday night, defeating Thailand 3-2 in a dramatic five-set final to win the second leg of the 2026 SEA V.Cup and secure a place at the 2027 AVC Cup.