My Son inscriptions set sights on UNESCO documentary heritage status

Beyond its celebrated temple towers, the My Son Sanctuary is home to another priceless legacy carved in stone.

Hydrogen paves way for zero-emission industrial future

Hydrogen is expected to play a pivotal role in Vietnam’s transition to a low-carbon economy, with experts calling for stronger policy support to facilitate investment and accelerate the development of a zero-emission industrial sector.

Vietnam seeks momentum for sustained double-digit growth

Looking beyond 2026, economists argue that Vietnam's focus should shift from achieving a single year of double-digit growth to creating conditions for sustained high growth over the 2026-2030 period and beyond.

Vietnam emerges as premier wedding destination

Vietnam is gradually asserting its position on the regional wedding tourism map after several million-dollar weddings held for the super-rich from India, the Philippines and the US.

Red River Delta: Turning potential into tourism advantages

Tourism in the Red River Delta has maintained strong growth since the beginning of 2026, with destinations across the region reporting sharp increases in visitor arrivals and revenue.

Viettel chair calls for stronger support for tech company 'flagships'

Viettel Group Chair Tao Duc Thang said the Government needs to quickly identify leading tech firms in key sectors, assign them strategic missions, and establish stronger mechanisms to help them drive national growth.

Vietnam’s infrastructure dilemma: lending by decade, mobilizing by month

Vietnam is entering the largest infrastructure investment program in its history, with capital demand reaching nearly $1.5 trillion over the next five years.

The drivers behind Ha Tinh's nation-leading double-digit growth

After nearly 20 years of development, the Vung Ang Economic Zone has become the growth engine of Ha Tinh, contributing more than 25 percent of the GRDP, over 95 percent of the import-export turnover, and around 60 percent of the budget revenue.

Vietnam plans shift to computer-based national graduation exams

Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister seeking approval for a roadmap to introduce computer-based high school graduation examinations over the 2026–2036 period.

Vietnam's durian scandal reveals weaknesses in export certification

A widening corruption probe into durian exports to China has highlighted vulnerabilities in Vietnam's system for issuing growing area codes and quality certifications.

Valedictorian wins French scholarship, dreams of teaching math in Vietnam

Graduating as the valedictorian of the University of Natural Sciences and winning a master's degree scholarship in France, Tran Ngoc Hieu plans to continue pursuing theoretical mathematics before returning to contribute to mathematics in Vietnam.

Devoted wife saves quadruple amputee from despair

At a time when he had lost all motivation to live, Pham Thang found the guiding light of his life, a gentle, hardworking woman willing to walk through the storms by his side.

800-year-old temple rises again after devastating fire

Reconstruction has begun at Vietnam's 800-year-old Pho Quang Pagoda, where workers are rebuilding its main hall while preserving priceless relics damaged in a 2024 fire.

Huge catch draws attention at Vietnam's famous Bien Ho Lake

A giant silver carp caught at Vietnam's Bien Ho Lake has become the latest talking point after a local fisherman hauled in the 25kg fish.

Vietnam confirms casualty after powerful Japan earthquake

Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that one Vietnamese citizen was killed and several others injured following the powerful earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture.

Vietnam to face Thailand in FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 group stage

Vietnam have been drawn alongside Thailand, the Philippines and Pakistan in Division 1 of the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, according to the tournament draw announced by FIFA.

Galaxy S27 Ultra may end Samsung's long 5,000mAh battery era

Silicon-carbon battery technology is expected to allow the Galaxy S27 Ultra to become thinner, lighter and significantly longer-lasting.

Ho Chi Minh City launches venture fund to foster tech unicorns

Ho Chi Minh City has established a venture capital fund to strengthen its innovation ecosystem and support the emergence of homegrown technology unicorns, city leaders announced.

Vietnam faces new cyber threat as quantum computing advances

Cybersecurity experts are warning that Vietnam must begin preparing for the post-quantum era, as data stolen today could remain encrypted for years before being decrypted once sufficiently powerful quantum computers become available.

Vietnam achieves first penis transplant using brain-dead donor organ

A 43-year-old man has become the first recipient of a penis transplant from a brain-dead donor in Vietnam, opening a new chapter in the country's organ transplant program.

iPhone 18 Pro Max: Powerful upgrades, but do users really need them?

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is rumored to deliver Apple's biggest hardware upgrade in years, but the real question is whether those improvements will make a meaningful difference in everyday use.

Vietnam expands durian export probe, arrests deputy minister

Ministry of Public Security has arrested Hoang Trung, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment, along with three other officials as part of an expanded investigation into alleged corruption linked to durian exports to China.

Vietnam reviews detailed rules on belief and religious activities

Vietnam's Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs is collecting feedback on a draft decree designed to improve the implementation of the revised Law on Belief and Religion while simplifying administrative procedures.

Gia Lai eyes quantum technology as a new engine for economic growth

Gia Lai is positioning quantum technology as a future growth engine, bringing together leading scientists, policymakers, businesses and investors to explore how the province can join the global strategic technology value chain.

Vietnam announces five-day National Day holiday for 2026

Vietnam has finalized its 2026 National Day holiday schedule, giving public employees a continuous five-day break through a combination of public holidays and weekend days.