Premium smartphones are becoming increasingly expensive in Vietnam, with new flagship releases pushing price boundaries to unprecedented levels.

The Government Office has issued Notice No. 191/TB-VPCP dated April 17, 2026, conveying the conclusions of Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung following a working session with the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

Vietnam boasts a rich and diverse heritage of traditional arts, but efforts to harness and transform cultural assets into genuine drivers of development have yet to match their full potential.

Hanoi has begun taking early steps to breathe new life into its heritage by using modern technologies, steadily fostering smart tourism and building a digital technology industry.

Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on May 4, 2025, on private sector development is emerging as a fresh catalyst for Hanoi’s business community, particularly in traditionally complex fields like transport and urban infrastructure.

The formal deposition makes Vietnam the first country in Southeast Asia and the third globally to ratify the convention.

Only when culture is nurtured basing on the self-awareness and pride of each individual can it exist and develop sustainably, remarked Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.

With railway cooperation expected to emerge as a new highlight of bilateral strategic cooperation, China expressed readiness to collaborate with Vietnam on financing, technology, training, and industrial capacity in the railway sector.

A ceremony to open the Hung Kings Temple Festival and the 2026 Ancestral Land Culture and Tourism Week was held on late April 17 in Phu Tho, home to the Hung Kings Temple historic site.

The business networking programme not only facilitated direct connections between businesses and investors from both countries, but also aimed to support the development of long-term trade infrastructure.

Ho Chi Minh City has made history as the first locality in Vietnam to officially promulgate a comprehensive digital data development strategy for the 2026–30 period, with a vision extending to 2035.

Under the MoA, the two sides will introduce Germany’s practice-oriented education model into Vietnam while building a long-term cooperation roadmap.

Her acceptance into two top US conservatories highlights years of discipline and the growing presence of Vietnamese pianists globally.

Food safety and hygiene management is currently handled by three ministries: Industry and Trade, Health, and Agriculture and Environment. Yet, 300 tons of diseased pork still slipped through all inspection gates.

Platforms such as Facebook, Zalo and messaging apps have become popular tools in teaching and learning activities, but banning or restricting them could disrupt the learning ecosystem, experts have said.

Once uncertain about his passion, Nguyen Xuan Vu decided to pivot from studying chemistry to AI before finding the intersection of these two fields.

Rising prices and a lack of affordable homes are exposing deeper flaws in the market, placing pressure on policymakers in the new term.

Vietnam’s economy has demonstrated strong resilience in recent years, but the next phase of development will demand more than recovery. It will require a fundamental shift in how growth is generated.

A striking height difference turned a wedding in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta into a moment guests will not soon forget, as a bride stepped onto a 50cm chair to kiss her 1.9-meter groom.

A shift toward greener transport is underway in Hanoi, but not without challenges for everyday commuters.

On the occasion of the 53rd anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic relations and Vietnam’s recent consolidation of its new-term leadership, French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet shared his views on the future of bilateral ties.

A primary school teacher in Ho Chi Minh City has been suspended after asking students to inject themselves with a syringe. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about school discipline, child safety, and ethical teaching practices.

Vietnam has been recognized as one of the five best-performing countries globally for human capital development at the 2026 Spring Meetings.

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team have been handed a relatively favorable draw for the AVC Cup 2026, avoiding a group-stage clash with Korea as they begin their title defense.

Residents were left startled as thick clouds blocked sunlight, forcing vehicles to use headlights during daylight hours.