President Luong Cuong arrives in South Korea for APEC 2025

President Luong Cuong has landed in Busan to begin his official participation in the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Week and bilateral engagements in South Korea.

iPhone 18 Pro may feature DSLR-style variable aperture camera

Apple is reportedly preparing to equip its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with a revolutionary camera system featuring a variable aperture – a technology previously exclusive to high-end DSLR cameras.

Music crackdown targets culturally deviant Vietnamese artists

Vietnamese authorities take strong action against artists with inappropriate music, seeking to protect cultural values.

Nobel laureate reflects on 5 years with Vietnam’s VinFuture Prize

Nobel-winning physicist Konstantin Novoselov shares his journey with VinFuture and its global impact after five years.

Da Nang woman carves out success with handcrafted wooden masterpieces

With 15 years of experience, Le Thi Ha transforms wood into artworks that fetch premium prices, defying the male-dominated nature of the craft.

Vietnam named among Asia’s leading blockchain talent centers

According to the World Economic Forum's 2025 report, Asia has surpassed North America in blockchain talent, with India, Vietnam, and Singapore standing out as emerging centers for blockchain workforce development.

CMC unveils AI City plan and $250M data center at SHTP tech summit

At the 7th Annual International Conference themed “Strategic technologies driving sustainable industrial development”, the Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) and CMC Technology Group joined forces to spotlight breakthrough AI transformation solutions.

US, China, Japan align with Vietnam on high-level diplomatic exchanges

US President Donald Trump, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and Japan’s new Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, along with other world leaders, have agreed to Vietnam’s proposal to strengthen high-level delegation exchanges.

Prime Minister demands immediate support for flood victims in central Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered emergency relief efforts for communities severely affected by floods, landslides, and isolation in central Vietnam.

Vietnam’s music industry begins reset with MVs removed by top stars

Artists and labels shift toward positive messaging after government pushes back on cultural violations.

Four dead, four hospitalized after generator gas poisoning in Da Nang

A family tragedy unfolds in Da Nang as toxic fumes from a generator claim four lives during flood-induced power outages.

Thailand apologizes after showing wrong flag for Vietnam at ASEAN futsal event

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has officially protested a serious incident involving the incorrect display of Vietnam’s national flag during the draw ceremony for the 2025 ASEAN U19 and U16 Futsal Championships held in Thailand.

$10 billion swing as VN-Index rebounds sharply from sell-off

Vietnam’s stock market stunned investors with a powerful turnaround, recovering nearly $5 billion in a day after a sharp plunge.

Central Vietnam deluged by record rains, over 21,000 evacuated

From the morning of October 29 through the night of October 30, the central provinces of Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang are expected to see torrential rainfall, with widespread totals ranging from 120 to 250mm and localized areas exceeding 400mm.

Vietnam's President heads to APEC 2025 Summit in South Korea

President Luong Cuong leads high-level Vietnamese delegation to attend the APEC 2025 Economic Leaders’ Week and engage in bilateral meetings in Seoul.

Da Nang flood crisis worsens, thousands of homes under water

Floods continued to rise across Da Nang on October 28, isolating entire communities and affecting over 65,000 households.

Flooded for a month: Lang Son village submerged long after storm

Nearly a month has passed since Storm No. 11 swept through northern Vietnam, yet an entire village in Lang Son Province remains submerged. Several households have been forced to build makeshift shelters on the mountains to survive.

Int’l art exhibition “Heartbeat of Heritage” opens in Da Nang

The international art exhibition “Heartbeat of Heritage” opened on October 27 at the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum, co-organised by the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, Da Nang Fine Arts Association, and Asia Art Link.

KOICA funds social protection, rehabilitation centre for PWD in Quang Tri

Quang Tri province, in cooperation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), on October 28 broke ground on a social protection and rehabilitation centre for persons with disabilities (PWD) in Nam Dong Ha ward.

Vietnam recognises global support in post-typhoon recovery

Vietnam has thanked international partners and diplomats for supporting recovery efforts after Typhoons Bualoi and Matmo, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep said.

PM attends ASEAN- New Zealand Commemorative Summit in Kuala Lumpur

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined other ASEAN leaders and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the ASEAN–New Zealand Commemorative Summit on October 28, marking the 50th anniversary of their partnership.

Vietnamese, Singaporean PMs hold second annual meeting

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong held their second annual meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 28 on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits.

Vietnamese PM lauds progress in ASEAN – Australia partnership

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 28 joined leaders of ASEAN member states and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the 5th ASEAN – Australia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, part of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits.

Vietnam, Singapore hold 16th Defence Policy Dialogue

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and Permanent Secretary of the Singaporean Ministry of Defence Chan Heng Kee co-chaired the 16th Vietnam–Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue in central Da Nang city on October 28.

PM meets with leaders of Brunei, Malaysia, Timor-Leste on ASEAN Summit sidelines

PM Pham Minh Chinh met with Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, and Timor-Leste PM Xanana Gusmão on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 28.