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Apple has announced pricing for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in Vietnam, with costs ranging from VND 38.99 million to VND 80.99 million. This marks a new record for the highest-ever launch prices for iPhones in the country.
Vietnam's hiring outlook for the fourth quarter is set for robust growth, driven by economic expansion and efforts to attract foreign investment. However, a skills gap among the workforce remains a challenge, prompting the government to enhance training and align with international standards.
Vietnam raised retail prices for gasoline and oil products by VND 510-1,260 per liter starting at 3 PM on the 15th. This adjustment reflects global energy market fluctuations, including US inflation control measures and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Domestic prices remain lower than in neighboring countries.
Vietnam and France are deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership, established in 1973. A recent state visit by the President is expected to usher in a new era of cooperation in economic, trade, and investment sectors.
Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with members of the Mongolia-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Group during his official visit to Mongolia. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation to elevate the comprehensive partnership between the two countries to new heights.
Vietnam is strengthening cooperation in education, science, and technology with countries including the Czech Republic, France, Israel, Russia, and Japan. Key focus areas include AI, semiconductors, space technology, and digital transformation, aiming to boost economic growth and technological autonomy.
In Hanoi, a former principal convicted of abusing her authority over extra class fees is appealing her sentence, asserting her innocence. The legality of the city's decision to cap fees is a key issue in the trial. The former principal seeks to restore her long-held reputation as an educator.
A former director of a regional psychiatric forensic center in Vietnam has admitted to his involvement in falsifying mental health reports during a trial where he faces bribery charges. The defendant confessed to receiving money to falsely assess a defendant's mental capacity, raising concerns about the integrity of the justice system.
Vietnam's Ambassador to Cuba emphasized the special solidarity and cooperation with the island nation. A gathering in Austria saw diplomats from Vietnam, Laos, and Cuba reaffirm traditional friendships, with a documentary highlighting the revolutionary spirit and ideals of President Ho Chi Minh and Fidel Castro.
Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man concluded an official visit to Mongolia, reaffirming the strong bilateral ties. He met with Mongolian counterpart Sandag Byambatsogt, emphasizing their "special and very important friend and partner" relationship and agreeing to expand economic and cultural exchanges. The visit also included engagement with the Vietnamese diaspora.
The cost for Vietnamese workers to secure jobs abroad has fallen 23.8% in two years to 4.5 months of average wages, a Statistics Office analysis shows. However, high fees and debt remain a challenge.
Hue City, Vietnam, is bolstering its early warning systems and public information campaigns in preparation for the 2025 rainy season, drawing lessons from past flood damage. Emphasis is placed on managing prolonged rainfall and floods from October to November.
Hanoi's Social Insurance Agency has announced a plan to strengthen social and health insurance enrollment for staff and students amidst the restructuring of educational institutions. The initiative aims to ensure insurance coverage rights and promote student health insurance participation for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Vietnam spent over $4 billion on meat and fishery imports from January to August this year, reflecting robust domestic consumption and efforts to stabilize prices and enhance food safety.
Vietnam has launched its VNeID electronic identification system for foreigners legally residing in the country, simplifying access to public services and digital transactions. The system will also allow eligible foreigners to use automated immigration gates.
Honda Vietnam's latest sales figures reveal a stark contrast: while motorcycle sales saw a slight year-on-year increase, car sales experienced a significant plunge. This trend highlights evolving consumer mobility options and market shifts.
Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam attended and received the Lev N. Tolstoy International Peace Award in Moscow, Russia. President Putin lauded his contributions to enhancing friendship between the two nations. The award, established in 2022, is relatively new with limited global recognition.
Saigon Soul Revival's third album, 'Chốn ta về,' showcases their evolved sound, blending 1960s-70s Saigon music with psychedelic rock, soul, and funk, while integrating traditional instruments and rhythms to forge a new path for Vietnamese music.
General Secretary and President To Lam of Vietnam was awarded the 2026 Lev Tolstoy International Peace Prize at the Kremlin, recognizing contributions to international peacebuilding.
In Vietnam's U Minh Ha forest, Ca Mau province, eel trappers are entering their peak season amidst the rainy months. This traditional fishing method is deeply intertwined with the local economy and culture.
Vietnam's securities market is approaching 14 million individual investor accounts, signaling a surge in retail investor enthusiasm. This highlights the nation's economic growth and increasing public participation in financial markets.
Southern Vietnam is expected to experience heavy rainfall across a wide area for the next three days due to the influence of a tropical convergence zone. Coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to flooding from the combined effects of rain and high tides.
Residents are actively providing feedback on the proposed urban plan revision for Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake and surrounding areas. City authorities intend to incorporate these opinions, allowing residents to verify their property locations within the plan.
Da Nang City, Vietnam, is actively working to reduce development disparities between regions, particularly in mountainous areas, by promoting digital transformation and administrative reforms. This initiative aims to enhance administrative efficiency and improve services for citizens and businesses.
Vietnam is intensifying its cooperation with the United Nations to advance gender equality, notably through the 'We Are ABLE' initiative launched in 2019, which supports girls' education and fosters inclusive learning environments. Domestically, comprehensive policies are in place to empower women's rights across all spheres.
The King and Queen of Thailand will pay a state visit to Vietnam from September 14-16, 2026, at the invitation of Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam. The visit is expected to deepen bilateral relations.
Lai Chau Provincial Party Committee in Vietnam has appointed two new officials, Vice Chairman Ha Trong Hai and Secretary Dao Thi Lan Anh, to its Standing Committee for the 2025-2030 term. The Central Secretariat's decision emphasizes expectations for their contributions to party directives and local development.
Hanoi, Vietnam, held a meeting in Moscow with representatives from Saint Petersburg, Russia, aiming to expand cooperation. Enhanced collaboration across various sectors including economy, culture, and education is anticipated.
The King and Queen of Thailand will pay a state visit to Vietnam. Building on over five decades of friendship and a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, both nations aim to deepen their relationship as a model of cooperation within ASEAN.
The renovation of the Da Do Canal in eastern Ho Chi Minh City, ongoing for over a year, is transforming the urban landscape with dredging, embankment reinforcement, and an integrated drainage system, improving the environment and flood control.
Vietnam will implement regular health check-ups and screenings for five major health risks targeting all students nationwide starting from 2028, as part of a national initiative to achieve breakthroughs in education and training development.
The Vietnam-France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership should continue to be nurtured on the foundations of mutual trust, respect for each country’s identity, and a shared responsibility to promote dialogue between Southeast Asia and Europe, according to a former French ambassador to Vietnam. These pillars will enable bilateral ties to develop substantively, sustainably, and in a forward-looking manner.
Singapore's Sembcorp will invest $480 million to build a 4.5-hectare data center in Ho Chi Minh City's Saigon Hi-Tech Park. The facility aims to meet the growing demand for AI and cloud computing, bolstering Vietnam's digital infrastructure.
Singapore's Sembcorp will develop a $480 million data center on 4.5 hectares of land in Ho Chi Minh City. This marks Sembcorp's first data center in Vietnam, designed to meet the growing demand for AI, cloud computing, and big data processing.
Vietnam's General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong concluded a state visit to Russia, reaffirming the nation's steady foreign policy amidst global shifts and highlighting enduring trust with Moscow. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and explore new cooperation avenues.
A 2025 PISA survey by the OECD reveals that 19.9% of Vietnamese junior high school students report experiencing bullying several times a month, a figure higher than in South Korea and Japan. Online bullying, in particular, is shown to have a severe impact on academic performance.