VNU Hanoi's global ranking surges: 10 disciplines in top 500, four in top 400

The latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 showcase VNU Hanoi’s impressive achievements, with multiple disciplines improving their positions and five subjects entering the rankings for the first time.

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max to include new cooling system, camera redesign

Apple is expected to introduce vapor chamber cooling in the iPhone 17 Pro series, enhancing heat dissipation and preventing thermal throttling.

Vietnam to select top contractors for north-south high-speed railway at 350 km/h

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction confirms only highly qualified contractors will be selected to construct the 350 km/h North-South high-speed railway, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Gold prices hit record highs in VN: Hanoi residents rush to buy despite rain

Gold prices in Vietnam continue to surge, with SJC 9999 gold reaching 94 million VND ($3,840) per tael. Hanoi buyers queue in the rain, withdrawing savings to invest before prices climb further.

Vietnam’s online sellers hit by Shopee and TikTok Shop fee increases

Major e-commerce platforms are increasing commission rates, forcing sellers to raise prices and reconsider their business strategies.

Vietnam’s com tam and banh beo featured in Taste Atlas’s top Asian rice dishes

Several Vietnamese specialties, including com tam, banh beo, and banh tet, have been recognized as some of the finest rice dishes in Asia.

Thousands in Hanoi remain in dangerous housing despite severe structural risks

Residents of Hanoi’s aging collective housing blocks continue to live in structurally unsafe buildings despite government warnings. With redevelopment plans still uncertain, many are hesitant to relocate.

Vietnam investigates rare earth smuggling ring linked to Chinese businessman

Authorities have uncovered an international smuggling network involving millions of kilograms of rare earth minerals illegally shipped from Vietnam to China.

Top 10 universities for business and economics worldwide in 2025

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been ranked as the best university for business and economics in the world in 2025, according to Times Higher Education (THE).

Vietnamese architect awarded France’s highest academic honor

Dr. Nguyen Thai Huyen, a key figure in French-language architecture education in Vietnam, has received the prestigious Palmes Académiques from the French government.

Google introduces Gemma 3: A next-gen open-source AI with superior efficiency

On March 12, Google introduced Gemma 3, its third-generation open-source AI model designed to operate efficiently on both smartphones and high-performance workstations.

New pension rules in Vietnam: State-sector retirees to see major changes

From 2025, government employees’ pensions will be based on their entire social insurance contribution period rather than the last few years of earnings.

Vietnam intensifies crackdown on Baby Three dolls amid sovereignty concerns

Market regulators are taking action against the distribution of Baby Three toys in Vietnam after reports surfaced of controversial imagery in their design.

iOS 19: Apple’s biggest iPhone revolution in a decade

A new Bloomberg report calls iOS 19 one of Apple’s most significant software overhauls. With major design changes set to redefine the iPhone experience, could this be the biggest update since iOS 7?

New government committee to streamline administrative structure in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has established a Steering Committee to oversee the restructuring of administrative units and the implementation of a two-tier local government system.

Japan urged to expand support for Vietnam’s ethnic minority and remote regions

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung has called for increased Japanese investment and development initiatives in Vietnam’s most disadvantaged regions, emphasizing the need for greater cooperation in workforce training and economic empowerment.

Vietnam’s EV industry to create 6.5 million jobs by 2050, says World Bank

A World Bank report released on March 12, 2025, underscores Vietnam’s booming electric vehicle market, which is expected to revolutionize transportation and generate millions of high-tech jobs.

Cold wave incoming: Northern Vietnam to experience dry, chilly weather

A new cold wave will bring rain and a significant temperature drop, followed by sunny yet chilly conditions across northern Vietnam.

Vietnam’s historic opportunity to lead the AI and semiconductor revolution

Experts at the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductors 2025 believe Vietnam is at a pivotal moment to integrate into global technology revolutions. Will the country seize this once-in-a-lifetime chance?

Bich Thuy hits 100-point milestone in South Korean volleyball league

Vietnamese volleyball star Bich Thuy has officially surpassed 100 points for GS Caltex, despite her team falling short in a hard-fought match against Expressway.

General Secretary To Lam: Embracing innovation to lead in the digital era

During a policy speech at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, General Secretary To Lam emphasized that Vietnam’s path to prosperity lies in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Surgeons remove nearly 1kg hairball from 12-year-old girl's stomach

Doctors at the Quang Ngai Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital successfully performed surgery to remove a hairball weighing nearly 1 kilogram from the stomach of a 12-year-old girl.

Vietnam’s auto market surges in February, VinFast outperforms foreign brands

Car sales in Vietnam grew by 14% in February, with VinFast maintaining its dominant position, outselling Toyota, Hyundai, Ford, and KIA combined.

Vietnam strengthens global film industry ties with AI and US collaboration

Vietnamese cinema is evolving with AI-powered filmmaking, global collaborations, and new government incentives, making it a rising player in the international film industry.

Hoi An three decades ago: A foreign journalist’s forgotten snapshots

A foreign journalist revisiting Hoi An after 30 years shares rare photos and unforgettable memories of a simpler, quieter era before the UNESCO-listed town became a top global destination.