Why has the cost of the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway project risen?

Chu Van Tuan, deputy director of the Railway Project Management Board explained that the total investment has been adjusted after reviewing the scope, scale, volume, unit prices, exchange rates, new policies, and transport demand.

Vietnamese woman flies 8,000km to marry Turkish man 19 years her senior

Defying her family's objections, Kieu Anh traveled alone to Turkey to marry a man more than 19 years older. Five years later, that leap of faith has turned into a happy marriage.

The key question for Vietnam’s ethnic minority policies

Development can improve lives, but it can also leave deep scars when communities lose their voice, identity and ties to family. International experience offers important lessons for Vietnam.

Could the best iPhone 18 camera be exclusive to the Pro Max?

Apple may create a bigger divide between its next Pro iPhones, with a major camera upgrade reportedly reserved for the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Hanoi temple kitchen serves 150,000 free meals a year

Long before Hanoi wakes, volunteers at a small Buddhist temple are already cooking. Their kitchen provides more than 150,000 free meals to cancer patients and others in need each year.

Hanoi to trial self-driving buses, robotaxis and delivery robots

Hanoi will launch controlled trials of self-driving buses, robotaxis, delivery robots and cleaning robots on designated routes, with safety supervisors required and passengers charged no fares.

Couple turns Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup triumph into unforgettable wedding shoot

Amid thousands celebrating Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup 2026 triumph, a young Hanoi couple turned a night of national joy into an unforgettable chapter of their own love story.

Online ‘naming and shaming’ can now cost violators millions

Vietnam is imposing tougher penalties on organizations and individuals that publicly disclose someone else’s personal data without consent, including information shared in online “call-out” posts.

HCM City proposes up to $32,000 monthly salary for financial hub CEO

HCMC has proposed a monthly salary of up to $32,000 for the CEO of its international financial center, while the chief operating officer could receive up to $15,200 a month.

What else could Apple unveil alongside iPhone 18 Pro on September 9?

Beyond the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple’s highly anticipated technology event, scheduled for 10am on September 9 in the US - midnight on September 10 in Vietnam - could feature several other headline-grabbing products.

Vietnam begins fining highway tailgaters as experts urge safer driving

Vietnam has begun fining motorists who follow other vehicles too closely on expressways, as transport experts warn that habits carried over from slower urban roads can become deadly at highway speeds.

Vietnam set to halve number of educational institutions in school restructuring

Vietnam is expected to reduce the number of educational institutions nationwide by more than half under an ongoing school restructuring plan, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Pham Ngoc Thuong said at a conference on August 27.

FIFA president hails Vietnam’s ‘passion-filled’ ASEAN Cup triumph

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised the extraordinary atmosphere at Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium and the celebrations that swept across Vietnam after the national team successfully defended its ASEAN Cup title.

Bank and property stocks propel VN-Index above 1,800

Vietnam’s stock market powered past 1,800 points as banking and property heavyweights surged, with investors increasingly betting on foreign inflows and a new economic growth cycle.

Apple confirms September 9 event as foldable iPhone takes center stage

Apple has sent invitations for its September 9 event, where the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and the company’s first foldable iPhone are expected to take center stage alongside new Apple Watches.

Vietnam to face hosts China in Asian volleyball quarterfinals

Vietnam have been handed a daunting quarterfinal against hosts China after advancing from the group stage of the 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship.

Four quiet beaches in central Vietnam for the Sept. 2 holiday

Looking to escape the crowds this Sept. 2 holiday? Four little-developed beaches across central Vietnam offer clear water, quiet fishing villages and a slower rhythm by the sea.

Vietnamese student numbers in New Zealand surge as visa approval hits 87%

The number of Vietnamese students studying in New Zealand rose sharply in 2025, according to Education New Zealand. About 87% of Vietnamese student visa applications were approved, well above the global average.

Arieu Piing festival revives the cultural soul of the Ta Oi

Gongbeats once again echoed through the mountains of Quang Tri as the Ta Oi gathered for Arieu Piing, one of their most sacred and culturally significant rituals.

Myanmar president thanks Vietnam for consistent support

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has thanked Vietnam for its consistent support for Myanmar’s development and nation-building efforts, as well as at ASEAN and regional and international forums.

Asia salutes Vietnam after historic ASEAN Cup title defence

From Thai newspapers and supporters to international media and the AFC, Vietnam's historic ASEAN Cup title defence has drawn widespread recognition across the region.

Michael Vu, FLC Vice Chairman, dies at 72

Michael Vu, Vice Chairman of FLC Group in charge of aviation and airport infrastructure investment, died on August 26, 2026. He had only taken up the position at FLC on August 1 after leaving Boeing Vietnam.

Vietnam shifts focus from marine research to technology mastery

Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan says Vietnam needs to reorganize its marine research capacity, investing strategically in talent, infrastructure, data and large-scale missions to gradually master ocean knowledge and technologies.

In pictures: Vietnam celebrate historic ASEAN Cup title defence

My Dinh erupted in red as Vietnam completed their ASEAN Cup title defence, with Quang Hai raising the trophy after a dramatic final against Thailand.

In pictures: Kim Sang Sik rides every emotion of ASEAN Cup glory

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik experienced an extraordinary range of emotions as his team defeated Thailand 4-2 on aggregate to successfully defend their ASEAN Cup title.