Ho Chi Minh City cathedral sparkles with Christmas spirit

As December begins, Notre-Dame Cathedral in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon Ward) bursts into light, drawing large crowds of locals and tourists alike to experience the festive spirit.

World Cup 2026 schedule promises thrilling clashes worldwide

The group stage schedule for the 2026 World Cup features fascinating matchups, with early predictions pointing to a Messi-Ronaldo showdown.

RAM prices outpace gold as global chip market plunges into chaos

With production shifts to high-bandwidth memory, RAM prices have tripled - causing ripple effects across tech sectors.

Night Portrait Mode gone from iPhone 17 Pro, Apple confirms

If you’ve tried taking a portrait photo on your new iPhone 17 Pro recently, you may have noticed something missing: a familiar feature has quietly disappeared.

Vietnam eyes SEA Games volleyball gold amid rising confidence

Thailand has never been this wary of Vietnam’s rising power in women’s volleyball ahead of the much-anticipated gold medal clash.

VinFuture 2025 awards $3 million grand prize to four US scientists

The grand prize and three special awards at VinFuture 2025 celebrate global innovations in health, agriculture, and genetics.

Vietnam thrashes Malaysia 7-0, checks all boxes in SEA Games opener

Vietnam’s national women’s football team began their SEA Games 33 campaign with a sensational 7-0 win over Malaysia, completing all three of their strategic goals in the opening match.

Vietnam issues wanted notice for Nguyen Van Dai and Le Trung Khoa

The Ministry of Public Security has issued arrest warrants for two individuals accused of anti-state activities under Article 117 of Vietnam’s Penal Code.

PM urges urgent action on air pollution in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed relevant ministries and localities to urgently implement air quality management projects in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to address rising pollution levels.

Sa Dec to host 2025 flower and ornamental plant festival with grand ambitions

With the theme "Colors of a new day," the Sa Dec Flower & Ornamental Plant Festival 2025 is expected to attract half a million visitors.

AI-powered traffic control system to go live in Hanoi from December 10

From December 10, Hanoi will officially operate a citywide system of 1,837 AI-integrated cameras and smart traffic lights, according to Colonel Tran Dinh Nghia, Head of the Hanoi Traffic Police Department.

Vietnam Expo 2025 strengthens Vietnam-Hong Kong trade ties

With bilateral trade soaring over 30%, Vietnam Expo 2025 is the platform turning figures into cross-border business success.

Many singers have had to cancel shows due to poor ticket sales

From Ha Tran and Duc Phuc to Lan Nha, many singers have had to announce show cancellations. A communications expert has advised artists to learn how My Tam and Ha Anh Tuan organize their concerts.

North-South high-speed rail: condition for national competitiveness

When the National Assembly approved the investment policy for the North-South high-speed railway at the end of November 2024, it marked a shift in development thinking.

Trillions of dong stuck because of VAT procedures, ministry to amend law

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has submitted a draft to amend and supplement the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law to remove bottlenecks in tax refunds, helping to unblock capital flow for businesses.

Clear roadmap needed for ban of gasoline motorbikes in Hanoi’s Belt 1 zone

Hanoi will ban gasoline motorbikes during certain hours in designated areas within Belt Road 1 starting from July 1, 2026. For app-based commercial motorbikes, operation will be prohibited in this zone at all times.

Dengue risk for adults dismissed: experts urge vaccine, vigilance

Doctors warn that the belief “only children get dengue fever, adults do not” is a dangerous misconception. In reality, all ages face equal risk of infection, and the disease can lead to life-threatening complications.

Turning point for national biology Olympics student to computer science major

Born in 2006, now a second-year student majoring in Data Science - Computer Science at Swinburne University, Doan Gia Han steps into her 19th year with a spiral of efforts, changes, and growth.

Farewell to a legend: iPhone SE (2016) now deemed obsolete by Apple

Apple discontinues all hardware support for the beloved iPhone SE after nearly 10 years in service.

VN to launch free trade zones in 2026, starting with Da Nang, Hai Phong, HCMC

The Prime Minister pushes forward pilot plans for free trade zones as strategic economic engines for the country’s future.

K+ shuts down after 16 years, reshaping Vietnam’s TV landscape

After dominating the Premier League broadcasting scene, K+ bows out amid mounting debt and the rise of OTT.

Southern Vietnam’s university admissions face record 172% virtual rate

More than 1.59 million applications were processed in 2025, with a virtual rate nearly doubling from the previous year.

Vietnam tops Southeast Asia in primary school math and reading scores

Vietnamese fifth graders achieved the highest scores in math and reading among seven ASEAN countries, according to the SEA-PLM 2024 assessment.

Key volleyball player withdraws from SEA Games 33, team adjusts goals

Middle blocker Nguyen Thi Trinh withdraws due to health reasons, opening the door for rising star Le Nhu Anh.

Vietnam military plans new forces, modern weapons to meet 2026 goals

On December 4, the 15th meeting of the Central Military Commission for the 2020–2025 term continued its agenda under the chairmanship of General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense.