Apple’s second foldable iPhone could target pocket-sized elegance
A concept rendering of a clamshell-style foldable iPhone. This wouldn’t just be a one-off experiment, but part of a broader strategy to expand the foldable iPhone line beyond a single model. According to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter (Bloomberg), internal teams are testing a new prototype: a smaller foldable iPhone with a clamshell form factor. Though the larger iPhone Fold is still months away from launch, this second model signals Apple’s intent to build an entire category of foldables over time. The big question: will Apple release both the iPhone Fold and the clamshell iPhone?
Source:VietNamNet News
February 03, 2026 11:35 UTC
Why decentralization and reform are key to Vietnam’s next growth leap
Some argue that pushing investment to achieve high growth may return Vietnam to an extensive growth model. Vietnam has had phases of rapid growth fueled by increased investment, higher public spending, or widespread real estate and infrastructure development. So, infrastructure investment is needed - and in many cases, urgently needed - especially if we aim to enter a new phase of higher growth. In this context of intensified reform and decentralization, how would you assess local implementation capacity? The key lies in how well we seize it - by implementing reform faster, more decisively, and more meaningfully.
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February 03, 2026 11:04 UTC
General Secretary attends groundbreaking of Communist Party Museum
To commemorate the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (3 February 1930 – 3 February 2026) and celebrate the success of the Party’s 14th National Congress, the Central Office of the Communist Party held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning in Hanoi for the new Communist Party Museum. A profound tribute to revolutionary historyGeneral Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Museum of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Project planning and visionGeneral Secretary To Lam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and current and former leaders of the Party and State at the groundbreaking ceremony. The museum is being developed by the General Administration Department of the Central Office of the Communist Party. The Communist Party Museum is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2029 and to officially welcome visitors on the Party’s 100th founding anniversary, 3 February 2030.
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February 03, 2026 09:44 UTC
Gia Lai to host 2026 National Tourism Year with 244 vibrant events
Nguyen Trung Khanh, Director General of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, emphasized the significance of the National Tourism Year as a premier national event. It serves as a cultural and tourism highlight, promoting unique destinations and tourism products, honoring Vietnam’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage, and encouraging inter-regional cooperation for tourism development. Gia Lai boasts a diverse tourism profile - from untouched forests, volcanoes, and lakes to coastal access and indigenous cultures. Gia Lai has set ambitious goals for the year: attracting approximately 15 million visitors and generating around USD 1.4 billion in tourism revenue. The opening ceremony, themed “Great forests meet blue seas,” is expected to take place in Quy Nhon ward, Gia Lai Province, in March 2026.
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February 03, 2026 08:33 UTC
Northern flower village bustles as Tet draws near
As Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026 approaches, the festive buzz has already swept through Xuan Quan flower village in Hung Yen. On the afternoon of Sunday, February 1, Xuan Quan - located in Van Giang District - was a hive of activity. Personal vehicles from Hanoi and nearby provinces added to the congestion, as customers rushed in to get the best picks. Across the village, customers crowded around familiar Tet staples: cúc mâm xôi, moth orchids, roses, and a host of garden decorations. Xuan Quan remains one of the biggest flower-growing regions in northern Vietnam, supplying the Hanoi market and surrounding provinces every Lunar New Year.
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February 03, 2026 08:33 UTC
Hung Yen student scores highest in HUST’s 2026 thinking assessment
Students taking part in HUST’s thinking assessment test. Other high-scoring students in this round came from Bac Giang High School for the Gifted (Bac Ninh), Lien Ha High School (Hanoi), An Duong High School (Hai Phong), and Hung Yen High School for the Gifted (Hung Yen). Last year, the highest score was achieved by a student from Bac Ninh High School for the Gifted, who earned 98.61 out of 100 - the highest ever recorded since the test’s inception. Held on January 24–25, the first round of the 2026 thinking test attracted nearly 17,000 high school students across 11 provinces and cities - a 22% increase from the previous year. The exam maintained its consistent structure, consisting of three independent sections: Mathematical Thinking (60 minutes), Reading Comprehension Thinking (30 minutes), and Scientific Thinking/Problem Solving (60 minutes).
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February 03, 2026 08:23 UTC
Vietnam police bust gang trading data tied to 8.4 billion hacked email accounts worldwide
Three young men are seen in police custody in Tuyen Quang Province, northern Vietnam on allegations of illegally trading user data linked to more than 8.4 billion email addresses worldwide. The suspects were identified as L.V.D., 24, from Thanh Hoa Province; D.D.D., 25, from Gia Lai Province; and N.T.T., 26, a resident of Hanoi. According to investigators, the group contacted foreign individuals via the Telegram messaging platform to purchase leaked email usernames and passwords originating from previous cyberattacks. Police said that from 2024 to 2025, the group traded and exchanged data associated with more than 8.4 billion email accounts worldwide, earning hundreds of millions of Vietnamese dong (VND1 million equals about US$38). The Tuyen Quang provincial police advised the public to avoid installing applications or software from unverified sources, refrain from clicking on suspicious links, and remain cautious of apps that request abnormal access permissions.
Source:Tuoitre News
February 03, 2026 08:14 UTC
A century-old temple in Can Tho draws crowds with its lantern auction
The temple follows the Chinese "Phuc" character layout, symbolizing prosperity and well-being. At the heart of the temple stands the altar to Trinh An - a revered figure in Chinese folk belief. Yet perhaps the most captivating feature for modern visitors is the temple’s annual Tet tradition: the lantern auction. Recognizing its deep historical, cultural, and artistic significance, Ong Bon Temple was designated a provincial-level architectural heritage site in 2004. The main gate of Ong Bon Temple features ornate folk art and traditional riddles.
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February 03, 2026 05:08 UTC
Real-estate credit control tightens to prevent speculation
As for corporate bond issuance in the real estate sector, the fourth quarter of 2025 recorded strong fluctuations in both scale and issuance structure. The value of real estate bond issuance increased toward the end of the fourth quarter, indicating improved access to capital for some enterprises. Real estate bonds were issued selectively, focusing on enterprises with solid financial capacity and a willingness to accept high interest rates. Regarding foreign direct investment (FDI), by the end of 2025 total registered FDI reached $38.42 billion, up slightly by 0.5 percent from 2024. This indicates that real estate remains an attractive field and plays a stabilizing role in the FDI structure.
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February 03, 2026 04:28 UTC
Golden horse takes flight from apricot blossom in HCM City
Witnessing the horse seemingly leaping from a giant apricot bloom left them both in awe. Nguyen Hong Phu, Director of the Youth Cultural House, explained that this year marks the 19th edition of the Tet Viet Festival. After 18 years, organizers chose to highlight a large apricot blossom at the entrance, from which the golden horse emerges - a visual metaphor for speed, aspiration, and new beginnings. Following the opening ceremony, the grounds of the Youth Cultural House filled with Tet cheer. Families and young visitors came to enjoy the early festivities, snap photos, and soak in the vibrant decorations.
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February 03, 2026 03:22 UTC
Silver outpaces gold: is the rally sustainable for new investors?
Asked whether investors should choose silver instead of gold, Phuong said that since mid-last year she has recommended allocating part of a portfolio to silver. On the other hand, if supply gradually catches up, silver prices could fall sharply,” she said. “With technical indicators in a positive state, especially as the US has included silver in the list of strategic minerals, the silver price trend continues to increase. Domestic gold prices increased by about 80 percent, while silver prices increased by over 100 percent over the past year. Nevertheless, when investing in silver, investors need to pay close attention to brand reputation, the buy-sell gap of trading units, product quality, and storage methods.
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February 03, 2026 02:57 UTC
Vietnamese, Cuban foreign ministers underscore party diplomacy
At the outset of the talks, Trung briefed the Cuban side on major outcomes of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV). These efforts aim to realise the high-level agreements reached during Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to Cuba in September 2024 and First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel’s state visit to Vietnam in September 2025. Regarding people-to-people diplomacy, the two sides expressed confidence that it constitutes a solid foundation of bilateral relations. On this occasion, Trung reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent and principled stance calling for the complete lifting of the embargo against Cuba. The Cuban FM respectfully invited his Vietnamese counterpart to pay a visit to Cuba at a mutually convenient time, an invitation that Trung gladly accepted./.
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February 03, 2026 02:32 UTC
Nature becomes poetry through 10 photographers’ eyes
The "Lang" exhibition, now open in Ho Chi Minh City, invites viewers into a realm where nature appears not merely captured - but deeply felt. Featuring the work of 10 photographers, the collection renders landscapes with painterly elegance and emotional resonance. Moments of nature transformed into dreamlike visual poetry through the lens of 10 photographers. Here, nature is not a subject to be documented, but a medium through which personal inner landscapes are painted. Selected works from the exhibition include:Beautiful moments of nature captured through the lenses of photographers.
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February 03, 2026 01:37 UTC
Wooden horses gallop into Tet: Hoi An’s sculptors race the holiday clock
Founded in 2022, Cuoi Lu Village quickly became a unique art space in Hoi An. A craftsman carves detailed features into a wooden horse for Tet. Each wooden horse is handcrafted, with attention to form and finish. A lacquered wooden horse priced over $400. Visitors enjoy watching the sculpting process at Cuoi Lu Village.
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February 03, 2026 01:07 UTC
Is the iPhone 16e worth it? Not until Apple clears the air
Photo: CNETA year after its debut, Apple’s iPhone 16e remains the most accessible option in its lineup. But there’s one key reason why you should hold off on buying it right now: the iPhone 17e might be just around the corner. A capable compromise - with clear limitationsReleased as the spiritual successor to the iPhone SE, the iPhone 16e struck a delicate balance. Recent leaks suggest Apple might unveil the iPhone 17e as early as next month. Even if you want the 16e - waiting still makes senseMaybe you’ve already decided that the iPhone 16e suits your needs.
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February 02, 2026 23:06 UTC