Why hasn’t Vietnam produced another global game phenomenon since Flappy Bird?

More than a decade after Flappy Bird, Vietnam’s gaming industry still appears to be searching for the formula to create intellectual properties (IPs) capable of enduring long term.

Hue collects more than 460 martyr remains for DNA identification

Hue is accelerating efforts to identify Vietnam's fallen soldiers, combining DNA technology with field searches during the 2025-2026 dry season.

Hanoi tycoon abandons land bid, forfeits huge deposit

Just over a week after winning the auction for a prime land plot at No18 Cao Ba Quat in Hanoi with a bid of more than VND1.379 trillion, Duyen Ha Co., Ltd requested to withdraw, accepting the loss of a VND135 billion deposit.

Ministry to allow universities to grant professorship appointments

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) plans to decentralize the selection and appointment of professors and associate professors to universities. It will issue common standards, monitor procedures, and handle complaints.

Looking inward: the future of Vietnamese journalism in the AI era

When public trust becomes the most crucial asset, journalism needs to look inward to find answers for its future survival and development.

Australia pledges nearly A$100 million in aid to Vietnam

Australia will provide nearly A$100 million in development assistance to Vietnam during the 2026-2027 fiscal year, Ambassador Gillian Bird announced during a meeting with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 29.

Northern Vietnam faces days of torrential rain and flash flood risks

Forecasters warn that parts of northern Vietnam could receive more than 300 mm of rain, raising the risk of flooding, flash floods and landslides.

Minister presents gifts to ethnic minority households in Khanh Hoa

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Dinh Khang visited respected community figures and disadvantaged ethnic minority households in Cam Hiep Commune, Khanh Hoa Province, during an official working trip.

Deputy PM calls for simpler pension procedures following 97-year-old's case

Authorities across Vietnam have been instructed to improve services for elderly and vulnerable citizens following public concern over a 97-year-old woman's pension authorization case.

Vietnamese doctors find life-saving rare blood donor for Ghanaian infant

Vietnamese doctors made an unprecedented decision to save a critically ill Ghanaian newborn after discovering the infant carried an exceptionally rare blood antibody that left him fighting for survival.

Apple may stagger iPhone 18 rollout with delayed iPhone Ultra

Apple is widely expected to introduce its first foldable iPhone this September. However, the device may not go on sale immediately after its unveiling alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

One-stop services reach remote border village, changing lives

Some villagers were nearly 70 before receiving a birth certificate, while others registered their marriages after decades together as local authorities took one-stop public services into a remote border community.

In Vietnam's rocky highlands, a 97-year-old keeps tradition alive

High in Vietnam's northern mountains, an elderly artisan continues to transform plain hemp cloth into works of cultural heritage using a centuries-old beeswax technique.

FPT chairman outlines five commitments to Hanoi's 100-year vision

FPT Chairman Truong Gia Binh has pledged to help turn Hanoi into a regional and global hub for talent, strategic technologies and innovation under the capital's newly unveiled 100-year master plan.

Vietnam's injury setbacks test Kim Sang Sik's squad depth

Injuries and an incomplete squad have disrupted Vietnam's preparations for the ASEAN Cup 2026, but they may also give head coach Kim Sang Sik an opportunity to build greater squad depth.

Why a thicker iPhone 18 Pro Max camera could be good news

A thicker rear camera on Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max may sound like a design compromise, but new leaks suggest it could pave the way for one of the biggest photography upgrades in years.

Ho Chi Minh City exhibition traces the city's path from frontier to metropolis

Nearly 200 rare photographs and historical documents are on display in central Ho Chi Minh City, illustrating more than three centuries of Sai Gon's transformation from frontier settlement to modern metropolis.

Expert calls for stronger legal framework for Vietnam's two-tier governance

After one year of operating Vietnam's two-tier local government model, experts say early gains are evident, but stronger legal authority is needed to ensure coordinated governance across newly expanded urban regions.

Lam Dinh Thang appointed HCMC ethnic and religious affairs chief

Lam Dinh Thang, director of Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Science and Technology, has been appointed director of the municipal Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

Minister calls for stronger investment in ethnic minority areas

Vietnam's Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs has urged Khanh Hoa Province to prioritise investment in ethnic minority communities while preparing resources for the next phase of the national target programme.

AI boom fuels higher PC and smartphone prices through 2027

AI's growing appetite for memory chips is squeezing supplies for consumer devices, with analysts warning that higher prices are likely to persist.

Thailand defeat Vietnam to win ASEAN U18 women's volleyball title

Thailand edged Vietnam in a thrilling final to lift the 2026 ASEAN U18 women's volleyball championship, although the visitors pushed the hosts throughout the match.

Vietnam's Ha Linh finishes second runner-up at Miss Multicultural World

Myanmar's Soe Myintzu Lwin was crowned Miss Multicultural World 2026 at the pageant's grand finale in Hanoi, where contestants from 20 countries and territories competed for the title.

Vietnam and China bring together more than 90 artworks in Hanoi

An exhibition featuring more than 90 artworks has opened in Hanoi, bringing together artists from Vietnam and China through a shared appreciation of landscape, culture and tradition.

DANAFF talent incubator connects Vietnam and Asia's filmmakers

This year's DANAFF Project Incubator is bringing together emerging filmmakers, industry veterans and international experts to help develop new film projects and strengthen regional collaboration.