Vietnam officially retires 2G, auctions 900MHz spectrum for 4G, 5G

Vietnam is officially bringing the 2G era to an end, with valuable 900MHz spectrum being auctioned to mobile operators for expanding 4G and 5G coverage.

Where to watch the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max launch live

Apple will hold its “Surprise and shine” event at midnight Sept. 10 Vietnam time, with the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and its first foldable iPhone expected to take center stage.

NA President meets RoK-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group chief

President of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man met with Chairman of the Korea-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group Moon Jin Seok in Seoul on September 8 morning (local time).

Top leader highlights promising Vietnam–Russia maritime cooperation

Party General Secretary and President To Lam highlighted maritime cooperation as a promising area for Vietnam and Russia during a meeting with Russian Presidential Aide and Maritime Board Chairman Nikolai Patrushev in Moscow on September 8.

Top Vietnamese legislator meets leaders of major RoK conglomerates in Seoul

National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man met with leaders of major Republic of Korea (RoK) conglomerates investing in Vietnam during his official visit to the country on the afternoon of September 8.

Three Vietnamese airports among Asia-Pacific’s most improved in air connectivity

Three international airports run by the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), including Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai and Da Nang, have been ranked among those with the greatest improvements in connectivity within their traffic segments.

Vietnam’s top leader launches Vietnam-Russia cultural space in Moscow

Party General Secretary and President To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation attended the opening of a Vietnam-Russia heritage and cultural space at VGIK in Moscow on September 8. The event was part of their state visit to Russia.

PM calls for adequate medicine, medical equipment supplies at fair prices

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has directed the health sector to resolve supply bottlenecks and establish transparent mechanisms that ensure an adequate supply of medicines and medical equipment at reasonable prices.

Top Vietnamese leader meets with Chairman of Russia’s State Duma

Party General Secretary and President To Lam met Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin in Moscow on September 8 as part of his state visit to Russia.

Vietnamese, Russian leaders call for stronger trade cooperation

Party General Secretary and President To Lam and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin called for stronger breakthroughs in bilateral trade during their meeting in Moscow on September 8.

Vietnam welcomes Russian defense leaders to international defense expo

General Phan Van Giang said Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defense welcomes a delegation of senior Russian Defense Ministry officials to attend the Vietnam International Defense Expo this December.

PM Le Minh Hung to attend BRICS Summit in India

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will attend the 18th BRICS Summit and hold bilateral meetings in India from Sept. 12-13 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Vietnam puts 21 coastal localities on alert for possible storm

Vietnam is preparing for a potentially turbulent 10 days, with a tropical depression possibly strengthening into a storm while central regions face widespread heavy rain and flash-flood risks.

Huawei, Xiaomi strike first as Apple readies foldable iPhone

China’s foldable phone race is intensifying, with Huawei and Xiaomi unveiling premium new models just as Apple is reportedly preparing to challenge them with a foldable iPhone.

Da Nang family moves to mountains, raises 3,000 chickens

At the time they left the city, the eldest child of Ngoc Anh and her husband was only nine years old, while their youngest was just one year old.

Student with top scores in Math and IELTS chooses literature major

Earning an 8.0 IELTS score and a 9 in Mathematics on the High School Graduation Examination, Duong Ngo Minh Duc, a graduate of Thai Nguyen High School for the Gifted, chose to major in Literature at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Government cuts taxes to ease burden on people, create sustainable revenue

A survey shows that 59.3 percent of business households and individuals face difficulties due to expensive and volatile input prices; 43.8 percent encounter market purchasing challenges; and 32.6 percent lack capital, personnel, and other resources.

VND220 trillion in cheap capital allocated, yet SMEs remain starved of funds

Banks are rolling out hundreds of trillions of dong in preferential credit, but collateral, financial records and the ability to prove cash flows remain major hurdles for many SMEs seeking access to the funds.

Vietnam earns nearly $12 billion from wood exports in eight months

Vietnam earned nearly $12 billion from exports of wood and wood products in the first eight months of 2026. The US remained the largest buyer, while purchases from China surged 46%.

What Apple could bring to iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and Ultra

The iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and, above all, the foldable iPhone Ultra are expected to headline Apple’s 2026 launch season with some of the lineup’s most significant upgrades yet.

Vietnam updates religious rules for a changing digital landscape

Vietnam’s revised 2026 Law on Belief and Religion lays the groundwork for protecting freedom of belief and religion while addressing new challenges in state management.

Vietnam Airlines reschedules Jakarta flights over volcanic ash

Vietnam Airlines adjusted flights between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta on September 7 due to volcanic ash from Indonesia’s Krakatau, while adding flights to assist passengers whose travel was disrupted on September 6.

Vietnam, RoK seek to expand trade cooperation

Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have become major economic partners since they established diplomatic relations in 1992, with bilateral trade and investment continuing to grow.

Red River Landscape Boulevard project: Six resettlement areas planned

Hanoi has planned six resettlement urban areas for residents affected by the the Hong (Red) River Landscape Boulevard project, according to the mulnicipal People’s Committee.

Vietnamese NA President holds talks with RoK counterpart

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and his RoK counterpart Cho Jeong-sik held talks in Seoul on September 7, agreeing on measures to deepen their countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership.