Vietnamese leader To Lam’s official visit to France marks Olivier Brochet’s final high-level diplomatic engagement as French Ambassador to Vietnam, bringing his three-year posting to a close.

What happens when one celebrity disappears from a group photo? A controversy involving Liu Yifei and Vietnamese star Ho Ngoc Ha shows how a simple crop can become a question of status and respect.

As Vietnam begins the 2026–2027 school year, Lifebuoy and the Vietnam Young Physicians’ Association are improving facilities, health care and supplies for disadvantaged students in Lai Chau, Lao Cai and Quang Tri.

Cake Digital Bank was named “Vietnam’s Best Digital Bank 2026” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence in Singapore on Sept. 10, recognizing its digital banking model and business performance.

Vietnam U23 have reason for optimism at the 2026 Asian Games, with an experienced squad and a group featuring Uzbekistan, Kuwait and the Philippines.

Construction is gathering pace on three major bridges across Hanoi’s Red River - Tu Lien, Tran Hung Dao and Ngoc Hoi - as the Vietnamese capital pushes to remove bottlenecks and keep the projects on schedule ahead of APEC 2027.

Tran Tien Dung, a 29-year-old Vietnamese model and former marketing director, finished fourth runner-up at Manhunt International 2026 after competing against contestants from 35 other countries and territories.

The iPhone 16, iPhone 17, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air have all become $100 more expensive in the US following the debut of Apple’s latest flagship models.

Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature in iOS 27, which lets users share one phone number between two iPhones, is absent from the company’s announcement for the Vietnamese market.

As Vietnam’s population ages rapidly, the Ministry of Health is introducing guidance for people aged 40 and above on preparing for later life, from staying healthy to planning their finances and employment.

As the ranks of Vietnam’s ultra-wealthy expand, banks are moving deeper into wealth management, targeting demand for services that preserve, grow and transfer family fortunes.

Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its “Surprise and Shine” event, bringing a 2nm A20 Pro chip, a smaller Dynamic Island and a new variable-aperture camera system.

Vietnam’s newly announced U23 squad for the 2026 Asian Games brings together an experienced group that gives coach Dinh Hong Vinh reason to target more than simply getting through the group stage.

Apple has finally entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, a US$2,000 book-style device built around a 7.6-inch inner display and the A20 Pro chip.

Vietnam’s largest city is drawing up a 100-year development vision built around major transport links, new economic engines and stronger defenses against climate risks.

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, $100 above the iPhone 17 Pro. Its biggest gains come in photography, AI performance, cooling and battery life.

Apple’s iPhone Duo will go on sale in Vietnam in October, bringing the company’s first foldable smartphone to the market with prices reaching nearly US$4,000.

Vietnamese National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and Mongolian Parliament Chairman Sandag Byambatsogt signed a cooperation agreement between the two legislatures in Ulaanbaatar on September 10.

Vietnam’s hiring outlook is set to improve significantly in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.

Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hai Luu, Vietnam’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, said the country would continue to strengthen women’s leadership in its next phase of development.

Prof. Dr. Tran Hong Thai, President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), held talks with leaders of Russia’s Rosatom and leading scientific and training institutions.

President of Vietnam’s National Assembly Tran Thanh Man held talks with Mongolian Parliament Chairman Sandag Byambatsogt in Ulaanbaatar on September 10.

The Office of the President held a press conference in Hanoi on September 10 to announce the President’s orders promulgating 15 laws adopted by the National Assembly (NA) at its first extraordinary session.

National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man met with Mongolian Prime Minister and Chairman of the Mongolian People’s Party Nyam-Osor Uchral in Ulaanbaatar on September 10 as part of his official visit to Mongolia.

Apple has revealed Vietnam pricing for its new iPhone lineup, with the iPhone 18 Pro starting at around US$1,480 and the top-end foldable iPhone Duo exceeding US$3,900.