Vietnam's economy is in a relatively favorable position in the first half of 2026. Growth remains high, key growth drivers are operating in tandem, and several underlying indicators point to stronger-than-expected resilience.

A new survey suggests the iPhone 18 Pro Max could become the first iPhone model to convince a majority of Apple fans to postpone upgrading instead of buying on launch day.

The townhouse segment in HCMC is showing clear signs of recovery. Reports from market research units all show that new supply is rising again and liquidity is improving.

After realizing that information technology was not the right path for him, Ngo Khanh Hoa decided to retake the university entrance exam.

Amid the rolling mountains of Vietnam's northwestern region, when the first rains arrive after weeks of dry weather, Co Hon village in Muong Lan Commune, Dien Bien Province enters its annual tea harvesting season.

The German bride's graceful appearance drew widespread admiration from guests at the wedding. With the blessings of both families, the couple celebrated the marriage they had long dreamed of.

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck Bao Lac Commune in northern Vietnam's Cao Bang Province on Thursday evening, with residents reporting light shaking but authorities issuing no disaster risk warning.

Forty-eight Vietnamese crew members rescued from the Khoi Nguyen 18 have safely returned home, while search teams continue efforts to locate those still missing after the vessel's accident in the East Sea.

Giving up a job in the import-export sector, Duong Ke Hien of Can Tho City returned to his hometown to raise fish on rafts on the Hau River.

More than half a century after the war, San Diu ethnic veteran Do Van Thong in Quang Hanh Ward (Quang Ninh) has kept a military map as a treasure.

As the supply monopoly is broken, a supply "explosion" in the Chinese market has left Southeast Asian durian hubs reeling from plunging prices and oversupply.

DIC Corp, a major real estate developer with a large land bank whose name is closely associated with late chairman Nguyen Thien Tuan, had shares once regarded as “super stocks” and “national stocks.”

The Po Co River is more than a natural boundary. It is a witness to courage, humanitarian support and a friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia that continues across generations.

After five years working at a South Korean vineyard, Nguyen Huu Huan returned to Vietnam with grape varieties, farming know-how and a plan to build his own high-tech farm.

Apple's September launch event is drawing near, and attention is focused on the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. While nothing is official yet, a growing number of credible leaks have painted a clearer picture of what to expect.

Hanoi is set to pilot a digital consumer protection and e-commerce assurance scheme aimed at creating a transparent, secure and traceable online shopping environment.

The programme seeks to reduce child abuse nationwide and provide timely protection and comprehensive support for child victims of violence, sexual abuse and illegal child labour, children at risk of violence, exploitation and neglect.

Hanoi has welcomed more than 21.16 million visitors in the first seven months of 2026, up 15% year-on-year, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

As Vietnam identifies cultural industries as a new driver of economic growth and national branding, AI is expected to play an increasingly important role in strengthening their competitiveness.

Vietnam is set to fundamentally transform its approach to maritime development, shifting from a focus on the marine economy to the broader goal of becoming a strong maritime nation under a new Party resolution.

Vietnam is stepping up efforts to equip its UN peacekeepers with digital skills as rapid advances in digital transformation and AI reshape peacekeeping operations and mission environments, heard an international workshop in Hanoi on July 28.

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the World Bank (WB) have agreed to develop a pipeline of WB-funded projects for the 2026–2030 period, with a focus on improving public investment efficiency while ensuring public debt sustainability.

HCM City is leveraging its expanded administrative boundaries to roll out integrated tourism products that blend diverse experiences with promotional campaigns.

Under the new development model, Vietnam will be self-reliant, innovative, humane, sustainable and globally integrated, with people at the heart of development.

Vietnam's proposed shift to computer-based graduation exams could pave the way for more flexible testing schedules and future exams delivered on personal devices.