After 40 years of Doi Moi (renovation), Vietnam has transformed from a planned, subsidized and closed economy to a dynamic, deeply integrated market economy with an increasingly elevated international standing.

Vietnam U20 suffered a 3-1 defeat to Iran U20 in their final Group C match, ending the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers without a point and officially being relegated.

Six years ago, Nguyen Duc Anh Quan ranked second in Nghe An in the B00 exam subject group (math, chemistry, biology) on the national high school graduation exam, scoring close to a perfect score.

After years of stagnation, Saigon Glory company is spending trillions of dong to buy back bonds and restart its mega-project.

On the day of watching the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final with his Thai wife, the husband from Hai Phong prepared Thai hotpot.

A box of clean soil from Da Nang Airport carries with it a story of land once contaminated by war, of responsibility toward the past, and of the long effort by Vietnam and the United States to heal the wounds between two nations.

Apple may be preparing four professional camera tools for the iPhone 18 Pro, potentially giving photographers far greater control over focus and exposure.

Once glowing with the work of around 100 lantern-making families every Mid-Autumn Festival, Phu Binh lantern neighborhood in Hoa Binh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, is now home to just two households still keeping the craft alive.

Investigators have completed their investigation into a case involving infringement of copyright and related rights, organizing gambling, gambling and distribution of obscene materials, uncovered in Hung Yen in February 2026.

Recent murder cases have raised troubling questions after investigators found that several victims had no prior connection or conflict with the people accused of attacking them.

The 2026-2027 El Nino is forecast to become extremely strong, potentially bringing an early end to southern Vietnam’s rainy season and raising the risk of severe heat, drought and saltwater intrusion.

Vietnam wants to restore its sex ratio at birth to the natural balance by 2035, but experts say success will require tackling a deeper concern: who will support parents in old age?

Vietnamese smartphone retailers say Apple has yet to provide information or a sales timeline for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max ahead of their expected unveiling.

A proposed “triumphal arch” near Hanoi’s iconic Hoan Kiem Lake is drawing mixed reactions, with residents welcoming fresh ideas while urging planners to protect the area’s centuries-old identity.

As part of the delegation accompanying General Secretary and President To Lam on his state visit to Russia, Minister Nguyen Dinh Khang held talks on September 8 with Stanislav Bedkin, Deputy Head of Russia’s Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs.

A routine check on a South Korean man in Hanoi led police to discover that he was wanted by Interpol in connection with alleged fraud.

Japanese coach Yutaka Ikeuchi has reportedly ended his role with Vietnam U20 following the team’s unsuccessful 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifying campaign.

The merger of 13 primary schools into a single institution with more than 10,500 pupils, 287 classes, 524 teachers and staff, and 13 vice principals in Nha Trang has sparked debate over how large a school should be.

Two to three storms and tropical depressions could develop in the East Sea in September, including Storm No. 5, with one or two potentially affecting Vietnam’s mainland. El Nino remains strong and could persist into the first half of 2027.

Lao Cai and CMC have launched a five-year partnership designed to turn AI and digital technologies into practical tools for governance, public services and economic development.

Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his wife arrived in Ulaanbaatar on Sept. 9, receiving a traditional Mongolian welcome with Khadag scarves and Aaruul.

A new report has shed light on Apple’s decade-long effort to develop a foldable iPhone - and revealed a potential price for the iPhone Ultra that may give buyers pause.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health will launch a campaign encouraging couples and individuals to have two children in 10 provinces and cities with low fertility rates, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone tonight, possibly called the iPhone Ultra. Fresh rumors point to its price, display, Touch ID and MagSafe support.

Employment is widespread among Vietnam’s ethnic minorities, but stable livelihoods remain elusive as workers contend with seasonal jobs, low skills and unpredictable incomes.