Apple to produce three brand-new smart home devices in Vietnam

According to Bloomberg, Apple is preparing to launch a brand-new line of smart home devices, which will be manufactured in Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City honored with four major World Travel Awards

Ho Chi Minh City was honored in four categories at the 2025 World Travel Awards, spotlighting its tourism excellence and global appeal.

Project 06 and VNeID: a model of success in building digital trust

Project 06 and the VNeID application are seen as successful models that have contributed to creating digital trust among citizens and businesses.

Vietnam earns nearly $1.3 billion from pepper exports in just nine months

As of the end of September this year, Vietnam had exported more than 186,500 tons of “black gold” and earned nearly $1.27 billion - a significant increase compared to the same period last year.

Cooling Vietnam’s real estate bubble: Can new policies control prices?

Vietnam's housing prices are soaring. A draft resolution proposes structural reforms to regulate the market and reduce speculation-driven inflation.

iPhone Fold 2026: Apple’s thinnest, most durable phone yet?

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to be thinner than iPhone Air, featuring a titanium-aluminum frame for ultimate durability.

Vietnam’s billionaire era: Six names on the Forbes list and more rising fast

Vietnam’s billionaire club is expanding fast, with six Forbes-ranked names and a growing group of billion-dollar entrepreneurs emerging across finance, tech, and real estate.

Shark Binh admits wrongdoing, vows to compensate AntEx investors

At the Hanoi Police Department, Nguyen Hoa Binh, also known as Shark Binh, admitted to his violations and pledged to compensate investors who suffered financial losses related to the AntEx project.

Thai Nguyen underwater: What Vietnam must do before the next big storm

In the era of climate change, once-in-50-year floods may arrive every year. Thai Nguyen’s historic urban flooding is a powerful reminder that resilience is no longer optional. What must be done now to help cities withstand future disasters?

Japanese professor supports VN's goal of training 50,000 semiconductor engineers

Professor Usagawa Tsuyoshi, special advisor to the President of the Vietnam Japan University, recently shared insights on Vietnam's ambitious goal to train 50,000 semiconductor engineers.

EVN trials two-part electricity pricing, lowest rate set at VND843 per kWh

From October, EVN begins piloting a two-component electricity tariff comprising capacity and energy charges. The lowest energy price is VND843 per kWh.

Hollywood appoints first official film ambassador in Vietnam

Universal Pictures and its Vietnamese distribution partner have officially announced actor Quoc Truong as the film ambassador for The Black Phone 2, making it the first Hollywood film to appoint an official representative in Vietnam.

Pho is 'gold mine' for cultural industry: NA Deputy

Bui Hoai Son, Standing Member of the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture and Education, said that pho is a cultural “gold mine” if the Vietnamese people can harness it through their creative industry.

Bac Ninh declares state of emergency over critical dyke failures

The People’s Committee of Bac Ninh Province has officially declared a state of emergency following a series of serious dyke-related incidents along the Cau, Thuong, and Ca Lo river systems.

Culinary tourism: crafting experiences that truly last

Vietnam’s culinary specialities are abundant across regions. If promoted and developed effectively, they could stimulate the food processing industry while attracting tourists to taste, experience, and purchase specialities as gifts.

Vietnam faces tough path in Asian Cup qualifiers after narrow win

In the fourth match of the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, Vietnam started strong against Nepal.

Coach Kim laments wasted chances after 1-0 win over Nepal

Coach Kim Sang Sik expressed regret that Vietnam could not score more goals despite creating a host of opportunities in their narrow 1-0 win over Nepal at Thong Nhat Stadium.

Police join hands with tech firms and creators to combat digital scams

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security launches a nationwide campaign against online fraud.

Raising sika deer for velvet helps Co Tu families thrive in Da Nang highlands

Deep in the mountains of Da Nang, a community-led model of raising sika deer for velvet antler harvesting is offering a new economic pathway. This initiative is helping many Co Tu households escape poverty and gradually achieve prosperity.

Ho Chi Minh City tech fair showcases 650 national innovations

Administrative robots, robotic surgery systems, UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), and a host of other cutting-edge technologies made their debut at a major tech exhibition celebrating the first Party Congress of Ho Chi Minh City.

When fame turns toxic: Ngan 98 and the dark side of celebrity business

The arrest of Ngan 98 highlights a troubling trend of influencers exploiting followers for illicit gain.

Vietnam forms global data expert network to lead digital economy

As data becomes a strategic resource for every country, forming a network of experts capable of gathering insights, building connections, and contributing ideas for data-driven economic growth is now an urgent necessity.

Luong Bang Quang silent as police probe wife Ngan 98’s multimillion-dollar fraud

Police seized evidence from Ngan 98’s home and summoned Luong Bang Quang in a high-profile supplement fraud case.

Vietnam proposes national security industrial complex to boost defense tech

The National Assembly reviews a Government proposal to establish a national security industrial complex driven by AI, cybersecurity, and defense innovation.

Why Shark Binh was taken into custody

Authorities have confirmed that Nguyen Hoa Binh, also known as “Shark Binh,” along with accomplices, raised $4.5 million through the digital currency AntEx and used fraudulent methods to embezzle and divide the funds among themselves.