Vietnamese students get Google AI Plus free for a year

Eligible university students in Vietnam can now access Google AI Plus free for one year, gaining expanded AI tools for studying, research and exam preparation, along with 400GB of storage.

Why are Vietnam’s homes so expensive? PM points to land costs

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has offered a straightforward explanation for one of the most pressing questions in Vietnam’s property market: Why are home prices so high? His answer puts land costs at the center of the problem.

Families carry ancestral tablets in Ho Chi Minh City ritual for the dead

Holding ancestral tablets close to their chests, families crossed a symbolic bridge at a Taoist temple in Ho Chi Minh City, praying for the spirits of departed loved ones to find peace and move on to another life.

VETC, Viettel Money scrap monthly fees after backlash from Vietnamese drivers

VETC and Viettel Money have halted controversial monthly charges linked to electronic toll payments after drivers questioned why they should pay recurring fees even when their vehicles did not use toll roads.

Motorola Razr Fold hits Vietnam at nearly $1,900

Motorola’s Razr Fold has arrived in Vietnam with a 165Hz cover display, 6,000mAh battery and ambitious cameras - but its nearly $1,900 price could be its toughest sell.

Police identify suspect in US woman’s alleged rape in Phu Tho

Police in northern Vietnam’s Phu Tho Province have launched criminal proceedings against a Hanoi man after a young American woman reported that she had been raped during a trip to a resort in July.

Hanoi to relocate historic resistance monument near Hoan Kiem Lake

Hanoi will relocate an iconic resistance monument near Hoan Kiem Lake to a military regiment as the capital reorganizes the historic space east of the lake.

Heavy rain, flood risks rise as tropical depression moves toward Vietnam

A tropical depression could strengthen to levels 6-7 as it approaches the Gulf of Tonkin, while parts of northern and north-central Vietnam face more than 200mm of rain.

Scott Storch, DannyBoyStyles join Soobin and Binz in Hanoi

Grammy-winning producers DannyBoyStyles and Scott Storch will join Vietnamese artists Soobin and Binz for the opening performance of a new cultural and music venue at Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi.

Vietnam women’s volleyball team arrives in China with key hitter ruled out

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team has arrived in Tianjin for the 2026 Asian Championship, but a last-minute health issue has reduced the squad to 13 players ahead of a demanding group-stage campaign.

7,500-year-old human remains reveal prehistoric life in Vietnam

Three ancient graves hidden inside a limestone cave in northern Vietnam are offering remarkable clues to how prehistoric people lived and buried their dead.

Hunting termite queens and ‘black gold’ deep in Vietnam’s forests

For nearly 30 years, a Dong Nai man has ventured deep into the forest in search of termite queens, wild honey and a rare fungus known as “black gold,” earning as much as several million dong on a good day.

Xuan Son double sends Vietnam into dream final against Thailand

Coming off the bench with half an hour to play, Nguyen Xuan Son struck twice as Vietnam swept Malaysia aside 4-0 on aggregate, drawing praise from Malaysian, Indonesian and Thai media.

Nearly 70-year-old Bodhi trees tell a story of Vietnam-India ties

Two Bodhi trees brought from India nearly seven decades ago still flourish at two of Hanoi’s most revered Buddhist landmarks, standing as living symbols of the deep cultural and spiritual ties between Vietnam and India.

Vietnam searches for monetary policy’s delicate balance

Lower rates, faster credit and double-digit growth are all desirable. Achieving them without destabilizing inflation, the currency or banks is the harder part.

Vietnamese musicians confront the growing threat of AI

AI can now turn a few prompts into a finished song within minutes, forcing Vietnamese musicians to confront difficult questions about creativity, identity and survival.

A 700-year-old banyan towers over ancient temple in Nghe An

More than 30 meters tall and around 700 years old, a giant banyan has become a living monument beside Nghe An’s historic Van Temple.

Mysterious AirPods with cameras spotted in Apple video

Apple is reportedly developing camera-equipped AirPods, and the project may be moving closer to launch after a product video was discovered in a macOS 26.7 test release.

A pho lover’s guide to 7 popular spots in Ba Dinh, Hanoi

From Michelin-selected chicken pho to humble bowls costing around $1, these seven popular spots offer visitors a taste of Ba Dinh’s diverse pho scene.

Experts question funding for HCMC’s ambitious 1,200km metro network

HCMC wants a 1,200km urban rail network by 2050, but experts warn the ambition needs a credible funding roadmap to avoid straining the megacity’s finances.

CAHN to face five Japanese clubs in AFC Champions League Elite

Vietnam’s CAHN (Hanoi Police FC) will face five Japanese clubs among eight formidable opponents in the 2026/27 AFC Champions League Elite league stage.

She quit her job for a quadriplegic man and found a life of her own

What began as an ordinary purchase grew into an extraordinary relationship, leading Nguyen Thuy Truc to leave her job and build a life with quadriplegic Nguyen Chanh Tin.

iPhone 18 Pro: 6 upgrades that could tempt 17 Pro users

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro could bring six major upgrades spanning its design, A20 Pro chip, cameras, battery life and next-generation 5G modem.

Malaysia dream of another My Dinh miracle, Vietnam want no repeat

Twelve years ago, Malaysia overturned a first-leg defeat to stun Vietnam at My Dinh. Now they return to Hanoi dreaming of another improbable comeback.

Galaxy S27 Ultra may get a huge boost as Ultra rivals disappear

The Galaxy S27 Ultra could find itself in an enviable position as soaring memory costs reportedly force Chinese rivals to cancel or scale back their next Ultra flagships.