Hanoi must accelerate growth while improving governance, quality of life and its contribution to national development. 

Vietnam's capital is marking the 72nd anniversary of its liberation on October 10 by opening road sections and launching projects spanning wastewater treatment, industry, healthcare, education and tourism.

Vietnamese public sector employees will enjoy seven consecutive days off for Lunar New Year, from February 4 to 10, 2027, and a four-day National Day holiday in September, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

An ethnic Thai farmer in Vietnam's Thanh Hoa Province sold his family's traditional stilt house for around $27,000 and invested more than $19,000 in breeding bamboo rats and civets, hoping to build a new livelihood in a remote border community.

Vietnam is considering a shift away from weekly state-managed fuel pricing, allowing businesses to set their own prices under a government formula. 

VN has handed over a population management and citizen identification system to Laos, where more than 400,000 electronic ID cards have already been issued with Vietnamese technical assistance, marking a major step in bilateral digital cooperation.

Apple reportedly considered 16GB of RAM for its iPhone 18 Pro models and first foldable iPhone, but rising memory costs appear to have derailed the plan. The Pro models ship with 12GB, while the Duo is expected to follow suit.

A survey of 375 companies in Vietnam reveals that new graduates meet employers' expectations only in digital literacy, falling short in six other key competencies. Meanwhile, 94% of employers are demanding stronger digital and AI skills.

Ho Chi Minh City will inspect every school kitchen and review around 400 prepared-meal suppliers to strengthen food safety, with parents encouraged to help monitor the quality of meals served to students.

In a once-isolated village in Son La province, a Muong entrepreneur and the local Thai community are bringing back an heirloom rice variety and turning cultural traditions into sustainable livelihoods.

Vietnam's fourth-place finish at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 was disappointing, but hardly a disaster. The bigger concern is whether coach Kim Sang-sik can adapt as regional rivals continue to improve.

Samsung's next Ultra flagship could finally break the 5,000mAh battery barrier with a rumored 5,700mAh capacity. A redesigned charging curve may help the Galaxy S27 Ultra recharge faster without increasing its maximum 60W charging power.

VN's economy expanded 9.01% in the first 9 months of 2026, far outpacing the 2.9% global growth forecast for the year. Reaching its full-year target of at least 10% will require a strong final quarter, with public investment playing a crucial role.

Injury-hit Vietnam gave Adou Minh, Ngo Dang Khoa and Williams Minh Hoang opportunities to prove themselves at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. All three showed commitment, but their performances left different impressions on coach Kim Sang-sik.

2 pilots travelling as passengers helped land a Flydubai jet after a cockpit attack. Their unexpected role highlights a fundamental lesson for aviation: backup crews, redundant systems, operational buffers can make the difference when plans unravel.

As Vietnam's cinema regulator steps up scrutiny of AI-generated short films, a major television broadcaster is launching its own project, arguing that AI should serve storytelling and cultural values rather than simply drive views and profits.

Vietnam’s disappointing fourth-place finish at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 has exposed deeper problems that head coach Kim Sang Sik must address ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.

A 28-year-old office worker in Vietnam planned to spend just $31 on kitchen essentials. A month of nightly shopping livestreams left her with 13 orders worth more than $123 and most of her monthly savings gone.

CMC Telecom’s Tan Thuan Data Center has become Vietnam’s first to earn Uptime TCOS Tier III Gold certification after two years of operational improvements.

Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone could feature a four-sided curved display and a striking glass-and-metal body, but a new leak suggests the company may abandon plans to hide its selfie camera and Face ID sensors beneath the screen.

Only 36.3% of Vietnam's university lecturers hold doctorates, below a 40% target for 2030. Yet thousands of PhD training places remain unfilled even as universities step up efforts to recruit highly qualified academics.

At Hanoi's Hoe Nhai Pagoda, a Buddha sits on the back of a kneeling king. Linked by tradition to a Vietnamese monarch's repentance, the centuries-old statue offers a timeless reflection on power, humility and the courage to admit mistakes.

PM Le Minh Hung and his Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith attended and delivered remarks at the Vietnam-Laos Investment Promotion Conference in Vientiane on the afternoon of October 8 as part of the Vietnamese leader’s official visit to Laos.

The Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park Management Board in central Quang Tri province, in coordination with local authorities, released 17 wild animals into their natural habitat on October 8.

PM Le Minh Hung had a meeting with President of the Lao National Assembly Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane on October 8.