Fearing a massive price spike due to geopolitical instability, many residents are rushing to buy gold as a safe-haven asset, despite strict purchase limits remaining in place.

A number of universities in Hanoi have announced tuition increases for 2026, with some programs rising by more than VND10 million per year (approximately US$400).

Seven years after the first Galaxy Fold, foldable smartphones have matured. Yet in 2026, owning one may be harder than ever - not because of technology, but because of cost.

Within 24 hours of the US-Israel strikes on Iran, eight countries closed their skies, grounding thousands of flights and stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers worldwide.

In its second week in theaters, “Tho oi!” (Bunnie!!) by Tran Thanh remains unmatched at the box office despite the arrival of numerous new films.

As March unfolds, northern Vietnam is expected to see lingering drizzle and fog, while the south faces intensifying heat. Forecasters warn of cold spells in the mountains and early-season heat waves in the southeast.

Apple’s upcoming budget MacBook is rumored to deliver such compelling value that even those who have never owned a computer may feel tempted to buy one.

Ho Chi Minh City has called for a financially strong, globally capable “leading crane” investor to develop the Can Gio International Transshipment Port, a project worth VND128 trillion (US$5.1 billion).

With a cumulative GPA of 3.99/4, Truong Phuong Linh (K58 cohort student, majoring in Digital Marketing) achieved the highest overall score among early graduates at Thuongmai University in 2026.

From before dawn, visitors from across the region made their way to Hon Ba Temple, a small island sanctuary accessible only when the tide pulls back.

Tran Quyet Chien and Nguyen Tran Thanh Tu propelled Vietnam to the second World Three-cushion Championship for National Teams title after defeating Germany in the final on March 1.

The Embassy of Japan held a formal reception in Hanoi on March 3 evening to celebrate the 66th birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito.

All three acts presented by the Vietnam Circus Federation secured awards at the International Circus Festival Gold Elephant (Festival Internacional del Circ Elefant d’Or 2026), held in Girona, Spain, from February 27 to March 3.

The National Steering Committee for Search, Collection and Identification of Martyrs' Remains convened today to outline its 2026 tasks and launch a nationwide campaign to accelerate the identification and repatriation of martyrs’ remains.

The 19th Xuan Hong (Red Spring) Festival officially opened in Hanoi on February 3, with organisers aiming to collect 10,000 units of blood over the course of the campaign.

The stock market opened the morning session awash in red, with widespread sell-offs dragging the VN-Index down nearly 76 points within the first five minutes of trading.

The first session of the 16th National Assembly will spend nearly one week on personnel work, according to National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

Amid rising conflict in the Middle East, the Import-Export Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued urgent recommendations to help Vietnamese businesses limit risks.

The National Assembly Standing Committee heard concerns that additional learning fees are now higher than before the new rules took effect.

People across Vietnam will have the chance to observe a total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a “Blood Moon,” on the evening of March 3, when the Moon turns a striking copper red as it moves fully into Earth’s shadow.

The 16th National Assembly will elect key state leaders at its inaugural session, with the oath-taking ceremony to be held only once after all positions are consolidated.

The 2026 military enlistment handover ceremonies will take place across the country on March 4 and 5 at designated handover points in provinces and centrally governed cities.

Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have recorded 22 suspected food poisoning cases after patients consumed banh mi from a shop on Phan Van Tri Street.

The Politburo has appointed Nguyen Dinh Khang, a member of the Party Central Committee, as Standing Deputy Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

Tran Huy Tuan, Chairman of the Ninh Binh People’s Committee, has been elected Secretary of the Ninh Binh Provincial Party Committee for the 2025-2030 term.