ASEAN military volleyball tournament opens in Hanoi

Six teams from Southeast Asia are competing in the 2026 ASEAN Military Volleyball Open, with hosts Vietnam making a winning start to the tournament.

Thailand coach defends Vietnam in naturalized-player controversy

Thailand coach Anthony Hudson has publicly disagreed with a senior Thai FA official who questioned Vietnam’s use of naturalized players, instead praising Kim Sang Sik’s team ahead of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final.

Storm Narra stalls off Vietnam, raising threat of 600mm rainfall

Tropical Storm Narra is crawling across the Gulf of Tonkin and repeatedly changing direction, threatening northern Vietnam with days of rain and localized totals exceeding 600mm.

Sixteen teams compete for ASEAN AI Hackathon 2026 crown

Sixteen teams from across Southeast Asia entered the final round of the ASEAN AI Hackathon 2026 in Da Nang on August 21, competing for the championship with AI solutions designed to address real-world community challenges.

Vietnam fall 3-1 to South Korea in Asian volleyball opener

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team suffered a 3-1 defeat to South Korea in their opening match of the 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship on the morning of August 22.

Nearly 200 experts explore AI’s impact on business at ICECH 2026

ICECH 2026 brought together research on some of the forces directly reshaping business, from artificial intelligence and digital transformation management to innovation, digital finance and sustainability.

Debate grows over whether drivers in left lane must yield on expressways

A car is traveling at 100 km/h in the left lane on an expressway at the maximum allowed speed. Behind it, another car appears wanting to overtake, continuously flashing its lights to ask for the way.

Politburo directs VN to master rare earth, semiconductor processing by 2030

Standing Member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu, on behalf of the Politburo, has signed a conclusion about the development of Vietnam's materials industry.

Hanoi unveils social-housing megaprojects spanning hundreds of hectares

A number of concentrated social housing zones ranging from tens of hectares to over 150 hectares each has been included in Hanoi's master plan.

University admission scores soar, revealing boost from new policy

Majors related to technology have exceptionally high admission scores in 2026, with one university requiring the equivalent of a perfect 30/30.

Vietnam to replace paper land titles with unique digital identifiers

Under a new initiative, land parcels will each be assigned a unique identification code independent of administrative boundaries.

Directive 30 and Vietnam’s battle to preserve trust in the digital space

The greatest significance of Directive 30 goes beyond fighting scams. It is about preserving a safe environment for transactions so that people, businesses and investors can continue to place their trust in the digital space.

Silver-haired grooms celebrate a new chapter of love in Vietnam

Behind three weddings that captured attention online are deeply personal stories of loss, second chances and the enduring desire to have someone by your side.

Vietnam lottery seller gives half his daily profit to people in need

A 73-year-old man in Ho Chi Minh City walks more than 14 kilometers every day selling lottery tickets to make a living. Despite his modest means, he still sets aside more than $2,600 each year for charity.

Once shunned as ‘snake boy,’ he enters university at 24

Once avoided by children who called him “snake boy,” Nguyen Dinh Vuong is now 24 and preparing to begin university life in Da Nang.

Love at first sight leads Australian man to become son-in-law in Vietnam

An Australian engineer who fell in love with a Chu Ru woman during her visit to Australia is now preparing to settle permanently in Vietnam.

From support to self-reliance: A new chapter for the Chut people

After three decades of change, the Chut people of Rao Tre are looking beyond direct assistance toward skills, jobs and livelihoods that can deliver lasting self-reliance.

The craftsman preserving ancient sounds in Truong Son

For decades, artisan Pa Hoi has dedicated his life to preserving the Ta Lu lute and Khen Be panpipe, safeguarding the cultural soul of the Bru Van Kieu people.

Why Apple may need an iPhone 18 Ultra this year

If the iPhone 18 Pro Max gets exclusive camera features this year, perhaps it deserves more than the “Max” label. An iPhone 18 Ultra could make far more sense.

Vietnam turns to AI and Big Data to transform tourism

AI and Big Data are transforming Vietnam’s tourism industry, changing how businesses reach travelers, use data and compete for higher-value visitors.

BIGBANG Hanoi ticket rush puts CTicket technology to the test

More than 150,000 buyers queued at peak for BIGBANG’s Hanoi shows, putting CTicket’s anti-bot technology and Vietnam’s ticketing infrastructure through a high-stakes test

AI education to reach all Vietnamese schools from 2026-2027

Vietnam will roll out AI education nationwide from the 2026-2027 academic year under a new framework issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.

Vietnam's new divestment wave puts billion-dollar firms in play

Vietnam's new state capital restructuring framework could bring billions of dollars' worth of corporate stakes to the stock market, creating fresh opportunities for domestic and foreign investors.

Major Apple leak hints at a wave of mysterious new devices

Apple has inadvertently exposed a trove of mysterious product identifiers, offering tantalizing clues about new devices that may be under development.

Vietnam car imports jump 22%, with Indonesia leading the pack

Vietnam imported 148,696 cars worth $3.46 billion in the first seven months of 2026, with Indonesia leading by volume and China by value.