Phu Quoc has everything American travelers are looking for, says US Ambassador

Ambassador Marc Knapper, in a recent interview with VietNamNet, highlighted Vietnam’s premier island as an ideal fusion of natural beauty, luxury, and eco-conscious tourism-tailor-made for American travelers.

Galaxy S27 Ultra could dominate with next-gen Exynos 2700 chip

Samsung may finally turn the tide in the chip war, with Exynos 2700 poised to outperform Qualcomm’s best.

Vietnam’s aviation lifts off with major airport breakthroughs

Between 2021 and 2025, Vietnam’s aviation sector experienced a remarkable breakthrough, marked by major strides in airport infrastructure, fleet expansion, and international route networks.

Northern Vietnam braces for cold snap, Hanoi could plunge to 10°C

A powerful cold air mass is forecast to sweep into northern Vietnam early next week, potentially sending temperatures in Hanoi down to 10°C and triggering severe cold across northern and north-central provinces.

Apartment prices in Vietnam surge, rising over 40% in some areas

According to the Ministry of Construction, apartment prices in Vietnam rose by 20–30% in 2025, with certain areas experiencing increases of more than 40%. The sharpest hikes were recorded in the mid- and high-end condominium segments.

Privatized data, public concern: The paradox of digital capitalism

A defining feature of digital capitalism is the privatization of data and knowledge - resources that are, in fact, generated by the collective participation of billions of people.

Viettel leads mobile markets in 7 out of 10 overseas investments

With $3.34 billion in international revenue and rising influence in digital services, Viettel’s global strategy proves resilient.

US Ambassador Marc Knapper awarded Vietnam’s Friendship Order

As his term concludes, Ambassador Marc Knapper receives Vietnam’s highest honor for fostering diplomatic and strategic ties.

Huong Giang to represent Vietnam at Miss Grand International All Stars

The Miss Grand International organization has officially confirmed that Huong Giang will represent Vietnam at the inaugural MGI All Stars - a new global beauty competition bringing together the world’s most influential pageant alumni.

Vietnam’s stock market hits all-time high as VN-Index tops 1,900

The benchmark VN-Index hits a new high, while Vingroup stocks surge more than 8x in one year, pushing Pham Nhat Vuong into the world’s top 100 richest.

Southern Vietnam real estate market in flux as M&A deals surge

A wave of major mergers and acquisitions is reshaping the property market in southern Vietnam, signaling a decisive period of consolidation after years of stagnation.

Doctors extract giant hairball blocking intestines of 9-year-old girl in HCMC

Doctors at FV Hospital in HCM City have successfully treated a rare and complex case of intestinal blockage in a 9-year-old girl, caused by a massive, tightly coiled clump of hair stretching nearly one meter from her stomach to her small intestine.

Vietnamese banks post strong 2025 profits, but Sacombank falls short

As Vietcombank, BIDV, and MB delivered impressive year-end results, Sacombank stood out for the wrong reasons - reporting just 52% of its planned profit.

Apple taps Google Gemini to power new AI-enhanced Siri

Apple has entered a landmark deal with Google to integrate Gemini as the AI engine behind a new generation of Siri, signaling a shift in its AI strategy.

2025: A year when policy reforms translate into concrete progress

Vietnam’s institutional reforms during the 2021–2025 term have gone beyond legal texts, showing visible impact in construction sites and investment flows across the country.

Vietnam performs first-ever 3D endoscopic heart surgery

Doctors in Ho Chi Minh City have successfully replaced an aortic valve and performed coronary bypass using full 3D endoscopy for the first time in Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City shuts down American International School Vietnam

After years of sinking deeper into financial distress, the American International School Vietnam (AISVN) has officially been dissolved and removed from Ho Chi Minh City’s educational system.

Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone might not live up to the hype

A fresh leak is cooling down excitement around the long-anticipated 20th anniversary iPhone, revealing that Apple may not deliver the groundbreaking design shift that many expected.

A new national holiday to celebrate Vietnamese culture

The Politburo has unanimously decided to designate November 24 each year as "Vietnam National Culture Day," which will be observed as a paid public holiday across the country.

Vietnamese AI creators to compete for $1 million grand prize

Vietnam has officially launched the Au Lac Grand Prize, a new $1 million award aimed at recognizing and supporting outstanding artificial intelligence (AI) products and solutions developed and owned by Vietnamese individuals or organizations.

Vietnam’s U23 squad hailed as 'perfect and resilient' by AFC

U23 Vietnam’s undefeated group stage campaign earns rare praise from AFC, regional rivals and even FIFA.

Vietnam Fine Arts Museum receives nearly 1,000 historic artworks

In its largest-ever transfer, the museum has acquired 979 paintings and sculptures spanning multiple generations of Vietnamese art.

The ‘pancake pagoda’ of An Giang: Two decades of warmth and generosity

Behind a serene temple at the foot of a mountain, volunteers have spent 20 years serving sizzling bánh xèo to thousands of pilgrims - completely free of charge.

Severe dengue persists in HCM City despite falling case numbers

Despite a nationwide decline in infections, Ho Chi Minh City continues to report a troubling number of critical dengue fever cases, prompting urgent intervention from health authorities.

Singapore offers support as Vietnam launches international finance hub

Singapore welcomes Vietnam’s strategic move to establish its own financial hub and pledges to share knowledge and experience.