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The man who carries a kingdom’s spirit into the rice fields

For seven consecutive years, Nguyen Ngoc An has donned royal robes to reenact the sacred “king ploughing” ritual at the Tich dien Doi Son festival.

Pixel 10a debuts at US$499 with upgrades that truly matter

Google’s Pixel 10a arrives with flagship-grade brightness, seven years of updates, and full AI features - raising a familiar question: do you still need to spend more?

Ho Chi Minh City moves to real smart urban governance in 2026

Ho Chi Minh City is building a governance model where real-time data, AI and digital twins guide decisions and reshape daily urban life.

Sen Tai Thu’s former chair prosecuted for allegedly defrauding billions of dong

The Hanoi People's Procuracy has just issued an indictment to prosecute Pham Thi Hoa, born 1958, former chair of Sen Tai Thu JSC, on charges of obtaining property by fraud.

To power its ‘economic engine,’ HCMC must upgrade its ‘operating system’: expert

HCM City's room for growth under the traditional development model is increasingly limited, while new growth drivers such as technology and innovation still face obstacles, said Do Phu Tran Tinh, Director of the Institute for Policy Development.

Hanoi drivers forced to refund and apologize for overcharging tourists

Several drivers accused of overcharging foreign tourists in Hanoi have been required to refund money and issue formal apologies after local authorities verified the complaints.

HCM City seeks autonomy over staffing tied to budget self-reliance

Ho Chi Minh City has proposed greater control over its administrative headcount, arguing that staffing levels should reflect its degree of fiscal self-reliance.

Old flagships, new wisdom: why 2026 may favor last year’s best phones

With hardware gains slowing and software support extending to 2031, buying a previous-generation flagship may be the most sensible move in 2026.

Thaco signals move from assembler to brand builder

In a Lunar New Year message sent to employees on February 23, Tran Ba Duong, Chairman of Thaco Group, announced that the company will develop and sell passenger cars under the Thaco brand starting in 2027.

Ancient village at the foot of Chu Mom Ray mountain

Nestled beneath the majestic Chu Mom Ray range, Ba Ro Goc village in Sa Thay commune, Quang Ngai province has endured the passage of time while preserving the distinctive cultural identity of the Gia Rai community.

Gen Z lecturer wins full PhD scholarship at Asia’s top university

Turning down a lucrative corporate offer, Vu Hai Anh chose academia - and at 23 became a faculty-track lecturer at Hanoi University of Science and Technology.

Galaxy S26 Ultra may still hold 7 major surprises

Beyond the familiar leaks, Samsung’s upcoming flagship may carry subtle but significant improvements that could reshape the user experience.

Severe collision on North - South railway in Hanoi

A traffic accident between a train and a truck occurred on National Highway 1A, through Ngoc Hoi commune in Hanoi, on the evening of February 25, killing the truck driver.

Vietnam forecast to achieve investment-grade credit rating sooner than planned

Vietnam’s goal of securing an investment-grade credit rating by 2030 could be achieved earlier than planned as the country already meets most key benchmarks, according to market analysts.

Advertising technology bolsters tourism

In addition to preferential policies and programmes attracting tourism, business and marketing strategies played a key role for Vietnamese tourism to achieve success in 2025.

Vietnam U20 women’s team begins preparations for AFC Asian Cup Finals

The Vietnam U20 women’s national team has gathered at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre (VYF) in Hanoi to gear up for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Finals, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Vietnam among France’s five most promising export markets: Bpifrance

France’s public investment bank Bpifrance has recently ranked Vietnam among the five most promising export destinations for French companies in 2026, alongside Indonesia, Morocco, Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Party leader’s spouse hosts Duke of Richmond at Vietnam Fine Arts Museum

The spouse of Party General Secretary To Lam, Ngo Phuong Ly, met the Duke of Richmond, Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, and his spouse at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on February 24 as part of their visit to Vietnam.

Digital transformation – a lever for building a smart tourism ecosystem

In recent years, digital transformation has become a common feature in socio-economic development strategies.

Strategy promotes sustainable growth of dairy processing industry

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 309/QD-TTg dated February 23, approving the Strategy for Dairy Industry Development through 2030, with a vision to 2045.