Two Ho Chi Minh City students win iPhone 17s for frequent bus travel

VNExpress - Nov 8, 2026

Two students who made the most public bus trips in Ho Chi Minh City during the first half of October have won iPhone 17 smartphones worth about VND28 million (US$1,090) each.

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Two Ho Chi Minh City students win iPhone 17s for frequent bus travel

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Two students who made the most public bus trips in Ho Chi Minh City during the first half of October have won iPhone 17 smartphones worth about VND28 million (US$1,090) each.

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Two Ho Chi Minh City students win iPhone 17s for frequent bus travel

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