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.

Vietnam opens digital transformation market to Russian tech firms

Ivan Gorkovenko, Regional Director for Southeast Asia at Softline Group, said Russian businesses should quickly seek local partners and prepare technology-transfer plans to compete effectively in the Vietnamese market.

Free health checkups for children ahead of new school year

Hanoi is rolling out free health checkups for more than 2.2 million preschool and school-age children across the city ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year, aiming to detect health problems early and strengthen preventive care.

CMC OpenAI showcases legal AI capabilities at ASEAN Law Forum

At the ASEAN Law Forum 2026 in Hanoi, CMC OpenAI introduced V-LegalBench, a benchmark for evaluating Vietnamese legal reasoning, alongside CLEX, a legal AI assistant built on the company's proprietary core technology.

Vietnam return to Bangkok chasing another triumph over Thailand

Two years after conquering Thailand at Rajamangala, Vietnam are back in Bangkok, chasing another ASEAN Cup triumph against their fiercest regional rivals.