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Ho Chi Minh City shuts down American International School Vietnam

After years of sinking deeper into financial distress, the American International School Vietnam (AISVN) has officially been dissolved and removed from Ho Chi Minh City’s educational system.

Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone might not live up to the hype

A fresh leak is cooling down excitement around the long-anticipated 20th anniversary iPhone, revealing that Apple may not deliver the groundbreaking design shift that many expected.

A new national holiday to celebrate Vietnamese culture

The Politburo has unanimously decided to designate November 24 each year as "Vietnam National Culture Day," which will be observed as a paid public holiday across the country.

Vietnamese AI creators to compete for $1 million grand prize

Vietnam has officially launched the Au Lac Grand Prize, a new $1 million award aimed at recognizing and supporting outstanding artificial intelligence (AI) products and solutions developed and owned by Vietnamese individuals or organizations.

Vietnam’s U23 squad hailed as 'perfect and resilient' by AFC

U23 Vietnam’s undefeated group stage campaign earns rare praise from AFC, regional rivals and even FIFA.

Vietnam Fine Arts Museum receives nearly 1,000 historic artworks

In its largest-ever transfer, the museum has acquired 979 paintings and sculptures spanning multiple generations of Vietnamese art.

The ‘pancake pagoda’ of An Giang: Two decades of warmth and generosity

Behind a serene temple at the foot of a mountain, volunteers have spent 20 years serving sizzling bánh xèo to thousands of pilgrims - completely free of charge.

Severe dengue persists in HCM City despite falling case numbers

Despite a nationwide decline in infections, Ho Chi Minh City continues to report a troubling number of critical dengue fever cases, prompting urgent intervention from health authorities.

Singapore offers support as Vietnam launches international finance hub

Singapore welcomes Vietnam’s strategic move to establish its own financial hub and pledges to share knowledge and experience.

Galaxy S26 to launch February 25, global release set for March 11

New leaks confirm the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra will be revealed at Samsung’s Unpacked event on February 25, with pre-orders expected soon after.

Disinformation spreads over Hanoi’s Red River bridge developments

Hanoi authorities have issued a public warning about the spread of misinformation and distorted narratives targeting the city’s ongoing transportation infrastructure projects - particularly the construction of seven new bridges across the Red River.

Hai Phong defends iconic pate brand amid food safety scandal

Hai Phong officials have confirmed that its famous local pate is unrelated to the canned product at the center of a food safety investigation involving Halong Canfoco.

Hanoi traffic rerouted for 14th National Party Congress

Temporary bans and restricted zones on key roads in and around Hanoi will be enforced during the 14th National Party Congress to maintain order and safety.

Hanoi to host Thailand Week 2026 in late January

Visitors to Thailand Week 2026 will be able to enjoy a variety of attractive promotional programmes, lively trade promotion activities and daily lucky draws offering numerous quality Thai products.

Vietnam collects over 16 million USD in music royalties in 2025

The most striking growth was recorded in the performance and live entertainment segment, including events, live shows and concerts, which surged by 202% year on year.

More trains added to serve Lunar New Year demand

The railway sector will add more Thong Nhat (reunification) trains and regional services to meet the sharply rising travel demand of people and tourists during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet), Vietnam’s largest traditional festival.

Government leader chairs first meeting of National Steering Committee on Data

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who heads the National Steering Committee on Data, chaired its first meeting on January 12.

Per capita income rises 9.3% in 2025: Statistics office

More than a quarter of surveyed households in Vietnam (31.3%) reported higher incomes, nearly two-thirds (65%) said their income was unchanged, while only 2.8% reported a decline and 0.9% were unsure.

Wooden structure at Empress Dowager Tu Du’s tomb to be dismantled

The traditional-style wooden structure erected at the tomb of Empress Dowager Tu Du, part of the Tomb of King Thieu Tri complex within the Hue Monuments Complex, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, needs to be dismantled shortly after March 3.

Da Nang builds halal-friendly destination to tap into fast-growing market

As the global Halal tourism market continues to expand rapidly, Da Nang is well positioned to tap this high-potential segment by building a friendly, inclusive and internationally compliant destination for Muslim travellers.