Ho Chi Minh City plans to incorporate a "sponge city" model into its long-term urban planning, combining green and conventional infrastructure to tackle worsening flooding and adapt to climate change.

Vietnam's Nghi Son refinery posted nearly $530 million in after-tax profit in the first eight months of 2026 and resumed Kuwaiti crude imports after a five-month disruption.

Vietnam and Cambodia have opened the Khanh Binh-Chrey Thom international land border crossing, creating a new link between Vietnam’s An Giang province and Cambodia with a target of $1.2 billion in two-way trade through the crossing by 2030.

Nguyen Quynh Anh was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2026, while the final night's Top 5 and Top 3 question rounds drew criticism for safe answers that produced few memorable moments.

Vietnam's Health Ministry has proposed support for families with at least two daughters under 16 to address the sex ratio imbalance at birth, but critics question whether the policy could unintentionally reinforce gender inequality.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs strengthened dialogue with the Vatican and Italy during a Sept. 20-25 visit, with talks focusing on religious affairs, cooperation and ties between Vietnam and the Holy See.

Some iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max owners are reporting unexpected crackling and popping sounds from their speakers, although it remains unclear whether the issue stems from hardware or software.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called on local governments, particularly major economic hubs, to make concrete commitments and contribute more to Vietnam's growth as the country enters the final three months of 2026.

Vietnamese beauty queen Trinh My Anh has relinquished her Miss Earth Water 2025 title after becoming first runner-up at Miss Universe Vietnam 2026, with the Miss Earth Organization naming Chile's Nathalie Briones as her replacement.

A proposal is being considered to make July 27, Vietnam’s annual War Invalids and Martyrs Day, a paid public holiday, as lawmakers review amendments to the Labor Code and several other laws.

Vietnam face Malaysia in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 third-place playoff with more than a medal at stake, as Kim Sang Sik's side seek to protect their world top-100 ranking while managing injuries after a taxing 4-2 win over Pakistan.

More than 26,000 students are studying Korean Studies and Korean Language at 54 universities and colleges across Vietnam in 2026, making the country a regional leader in Korean language and culture education.

Although he did not study at Hanoi Medical University, Vu Hong Duc surpassed thousands of candidates to rank among the top four in the university's medical residency  exam.

Vietnam’s food and beverage (F&B) industry posted 6.6% revenue growth in the first half of 2026. 

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports maintained growth momentum in the first nine months of 2026 despite continued volatility in global markets, reaching 56.3 billion USD, up 7.8% year on year. 

Vietnam exported 202,414 tonnes of pepper from the beginning of this year to September 15, earning 1.32 billion USD in revenue, up 15.2% in volume and 10.3% in value year-on-year.

The construction technology for the light rail transit (LRT) line on Phu Quoc island is not particularly new to the railway sector.

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is stepping up efforts to retain orders and diversify markets amid global volatility, rising costs and tighter international trade standards. 

Tourism directly contributed nearly 8.8% of Vietnam’s GDP in 2025 and supported about 4.41 million jobs, equivalent to 8.5% of the workforce. 

Food website TasteAtlas has updated its list of the world's best dipping sauces, and Vietnam's chili garlic fish sauce made the cut.

Drawing from experience fighting the historic 1971 flood, People's Teacher Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Ngọc has offered recommendations for planning both banks of the Red River.

Fitch Ratings upgraded the Standalone Credit Profile (SCP) of Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC), a unit of Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), from "bb" to "bb+". 

The first-ever Vietnamese Theatre Week in France, "Viet Nam en Scène," will take place in Paris from October 24 to 31, 2026.

FIn previous years, acacia trees covered many hillsides in Nam Tra My. They were a familiar choice for local residents because they were easy to grow and required little care. After about five to six years, the trees could be harvested for timber.

An international delegation toured the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s Doai Phuong commune on October 2.