Minh Le
Senior Technology Correspondent
Tech journalist covering semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, and space technology since 2016. Previously at ICTnews and TechInAsia VN. Specializes in explaining complex hardware and infrastructure stories for mainstream readers, with a particular focus on Vietnam's role in the global supply chain.
Recent articles
Da Nang Resumes Russia & CIS Flights: 570 Flights Expected
Da Nang resumes direct flights from Russia and CIS countries. 570 flights, 120K tourists expected.
travel
Vietnam First in SE Asia to Ratify UN Cybercrime Convention
Vietnam becomes first Southeast Asian nation to ratify the UN Cybercrime Convention (Hanoi Convention).
technology
Vietnam Hung Kings Festival 2026: 500K Visitors, Historic Scale
Unprecedented Hung Kings Festival in Phu Tho draws 500K visitors with fireworks, heritage ceremonies.
culture
Tim Cook Steps Down: John Ternus Named Apple CEO 2026
Apple names hardware chief John Ternus as next CEO, effective September 1, 2026. Tim Cook becomes executive chairman after 15 years.
technology
AI Data Center Energy Consumption 2026: Projections & Data
AI data center energy consumption 2026 projections: 1,000+ TWh globally, US grid strain, top consumers by country. See latest forecast data.
technology
Fed Beige Book April 2026: Rich Thrive, Poor Struggle
Fed reveals divided US economy. Tariffs mentioned 107 times. Rising food bank demand. Consumer confidence gap.
economy
Europe's Airline Meltdown: Jet Fuel Crisis from Iran War
IEA warns 6 weeks of jet fuel left in Europe. KLM, Lufthansa, SAS slash flights. Brent >$100.
economy
Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Chair Powell Before May 15
Trump escalated war on the Fed, threatening to fire Powell if he doesn't leave. Constitutional crisis looms as markets watch.
politics
Vietnam Fuel Prices: World Oil Surges 8% After Iran Talks Fail
World oil surged 7-8 USD/barrel after Islamabad talks collapsed and Trump declared Hormuz blockade. Vietnam fuel at risk.
economy
West Bengal Elections 2026: BJP vs Mamata — Full Preview
Elections April 23-29, counting May 4. BJP launches manifesto; Mamata files from Bhabanipur. Crucial India state election.
politics
Vietnam Coffee & Pepper Prices Fall — Agri Update April 13
Coffee dropped 3,500 VND/kg to 85,200 in Central Highlands. Pepper markets also under pressure.
economy
Vietnam Coffee Prices Crash April 9: Robusta Falls Nationwide
Vietnam domestic coffee prices declined across all major producing provinces on April 9, tracking weakness in London Robusta futures and Iran war freight disruptions.
economy
Iran War Is Hitting Your Wallet: Gas Prices, Inflation, and
The Iran-US war is seeping into the everyday US economy. WTI crude above $114, gas prices up 40+ cents/gallon, inflation risks complicating Fed rate decisi
economy
Vietnam Q1 2026 GDP: Economy Surges 7.83% Amid Iran War Head
Vietnam's economy expanded 7.83% in Q1 2026, beating the previous year's 7.07% and surpassing forecasts. Services led at 8.18%, manufacturing at 9.73%. Tra
economy
Week 15 Digest: Artemis II, Iran War, Tariffs Anniversary, GLP-1 Pill
Weekly summary March 31 – April 6, 2026. 48 new trend pages. Top stories: Artemis II launch, Iran war Week 6, Liberation Day anniversary, Foundayo FDA approval.
digest
Meta & YouTube Found Liable: $6M in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case
LA jury found Meta and YouTube negligent on all charges in first social media addiction trial, awarding $6M. Could reshape 2,000+ pending lawsuits.
tech
Nvidia Sells H200 AI Chips to China Again in 2026
Jensen Huang confirms H200 orders from Chinese firms after the US approved exports with a 25% tax. The move shifts $5B+ in GPU revenue and reshapes the global AI chip supply chain.
technology
Nvidia GTC 2026: Vera Rubin, DLSS 5 & AI Inference Shift
Jensen Huang revealed Vera Rubin GPUs, 3.3x faster than Blackwell, plus DLSS 5 at GTC 2026. Every major announcement from the year's biggest AI event.
technology
Nvidia 2026: GTC, AI Chips & The GPU Revolution | ZestLab
Track Nvidia 2026 dominance — Vera Rubin GPU launch, $29B Groq acquisition, 86% AI chip market share, gaming GPU shortage.
technology
Vietnam Shrimp Exports to US Crash 60% on 2026 Tariffs
A 25.76% US anti-dumping duty sent Vietnam's shrimp exports to America crashing 60% YoY in Feb 2026. VASEP now targets China and EU to offset the $400M revenue shortfall.
vietnam
Apple 2026: Siri AI, MacBook Neo, iPhone Fold & Intelligence | ZestLab
Track Apple's 2026 roadmap: Gemini-powered Siri, $599 MacBook Neo, iPhone Fold, Apple Intelligence expansion. Updated analysis and coverage.
technology
Apple MacBook Neo 2026: A18 Pro Mac Starts at Just $599
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo runs A18 Pro — same chip as iPhone 16 Pro — making Apple Intelligence available at the lowest Mac price ever. Full specs inside.
technology
Apple Rebuilds Siri with Google Gemini AI in iOS 26 2026
Apple signed a 1 billion per year deal to rebuild Siri using Google Gemini AI for iOS 26.4 in 2026 — a stunning reversal for Apple Intelligence. Here is what changes and what it means for users.
technology
MacBook Air M5 2026: Apple's Thinnest Laptop Yet
Apple unveils the MacBook Air M5 with record-thin design, all-day battery, and AI-powered features. Performance benchmarks and pricing details.
technology
Trump Threatens NATO Exit Over Iran War (April 2026)
Trump says he is strongly considering withdrawing the US from NATO after allies refused to support the Iran war. Oil near $100/barrel, gas at $4/gallon.
politics
HCMC Metro Line 2: S10 Station Construction Starts April 2026
HCMC traffic rerouted near Truong Chinh – Pham Van Bach intersection for Metro Line 2 S10 underground station construction — a major milestone for the $2.1B project.
vietnam
Vietnam Heat Wave 2026: Record Temperatures and Health Warnings
Vietnam 2026 heat wave forecast as most intense in years. Northern regions get cold air relief April 1 but southern Vietnam faces prolonged extreme heat.
climate
OpenAI Surpasses $25B Revenue, IPO Plans for Late 2026
OpenAI has surpassed $25B in annualized revenue and is taking early steps toward a public listing as early as late 2026, signaling a major milestone for AI companies.
technology
Trans Day of Visibility 2026: Rights Under the Spotlight
March 31 / April 1, 2026 marks International Trans Day of Visibility as transgender rights face major legal challenges in the US — from IOC bans to federal policies.
society
IBM Quantum Hybrid 2026: Racing Toward Quantum Advantage
IBM unveils a hybrid quantum-classical computing architecture and says 2026 will mark the first year quantum computers outperform classical systems on specific problems.
technology