Ca Mau National Park, Vietnam's largest primary mangrove forest, offers visitors a

journey through its UNESCO-recognized biosphere, combining canoe trips and wildlife
encounters.
In Thailand, a retired Boeing 747 has been transformed into a coffee shop, offering
visitors a unique experience with drinks, snacks, and a chance to pilot a flight
simulator.
Readers argue that Bangkok stands out as a top global shopping destination,
offering superior quality, prices, and variety compared to Ho Chi Minh City.
A Michelin-selected vegetarian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City offers a twist on
plant-based cuisine by transforming traditional dishes, offering a fun experience
that captivates both locals and visitors.
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing almost missed a role in the Malaysian film "Mother
Bhumi" because she was deemed "too pretty," which risked overshadowing the film's
narrative.
A close friend of mine prioritized purchasing a car over a home while living in a
rented apartment, only to regret it later when she had to move constantly.
Logitech released a new product called Pop Icon Keys at the month of heritage event
in Ho Chi Minh City on Oct. 23.
Kwon Young-doo, owner of a private art gallery in Seoul's historic Bukchon Hanok
Village, is concerned about an impending curfew policy aimed at mitigating
overtourism in the area.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.56% to 1,261.78 points Tuesday, highest since
Oct. 23, while Asian markets posted mixed results.
To repay the loans I took from colleagues and relatives to buy a house in Ho Chi
Minh City, I stuck to a simple breakfast of a VND5,000 (20 U.S. cents) banh mi each
morning.
Prices of the highest-grade Monthong and Ri6 durian varieties at traders have
doubled from two months ago to VND150,000 (US$5.3) and VND135,000 per kilogram amid
a declining supply situation.
Dinh Tra, a Vietnamese student and part-time worker in Busan, South Korea, never
expected to be cheated out of her wages by her employer at her very first job.
While thermoses offer convenience for storing beverages, health experts advise
against keeping milk or tea in them to avoid potential health risks.
Taiwanese actor Kaneshiro Takeshi, renowned for his roles in Hong Kong filmmaker
Wong Kar-wais movies Chungking Express and Fallen Angels, now leads a reclusive,
pastoral life, staying away from the public eye.
I was stunned when a Gen Z candidate asked why my company does not offer breaks
like others.
People strolling on the streets, reading news in the subway, and inspecting fields
after a flood are some of the everyday activities in North Korea captured by
photographers.
Emotional farewells are a common sight at airports, but travelers leaving the New
Zealand city of Dunedin will have to be quick.
With consumer habits, especially among younger generations, shifting away from
traditional shopping, storefront real estate is increasingly left vacant and could
soon become a relic of the past, according to readers.
Severe weather can target any part of the globe, but each year the Atlantic
hurricane season brings heavy rain, strong wind, storm surge and sometimes
catastrophic devastation to locations from the Caribbean islands and Central
America all the way up ...
I often receive calls from shippers informing me about my package and payment
methods when I am unavailable, so I never anticipated losing VND20 million (US$810)
to a scam.
Aitana Bonmat, the recent two-time Womens Ballon d'Or winner, said that her travels
in Vietnam impacted her perspective, saying: "I learned a lot in Vietnam."
At least 95 people have been killed in possibly the deadliest flooding to hit Spain
in its modern history after torrential rain battered the eastern region of
Valencia, sweeping away bridges and buildings, local authorities said on Wednesday.
Seeing the woman on the video call with a striking resemblance to her third
daughter, Tran Phung Nga buries her face in her hands and sobs uncontrollably.
The net worth of Tesla CEO Elon Musk rose $33.5 billion Thursday, marking the
largest gain among the worlds top billionaires and exceeding that of second-ranked
LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault by seven times.
I have to frequently work overtime and take night shifts yet my income is
significantly lower than those in banking or IT.
Conversations about Vietnam's north-south high-speed railway are everywhere now.
Older generations lament that this project should have been realized decades ago,
while hoping they live long enough to see it come to fruition.
From chicken pho to shrimp cakes, Hanoi's cuisines evoke memories of the capitals
streets and local traditions, offering flavors that transport you to its heart.
Five Gulfstream private jets that brought billionaires from all around the world to
Da Nang this week boast modern infrastructure and equipment.
I find it strange that some Vietnamese parents take offense when their children
suggest making a will, accusing them of wishing ill upon their parents for
inheritance.
Kamala Harris went after her US presidential election rival Donald Trump's mental
state and fitness for office Tuesday after the 78-year-old Republican's televised
town hall veered into a surreal, impromptu music session.
Vietnamese teachers' basic salaries have increased by 30% from July, pushing their
monthly income to as much as VND30 million ($1,203), an increase of up to VND7
million from previous levels.
For just US$60, tourists can explore traditional Thai cuisine from Michelin-starred
restaurants while enjoying unique views of Bangkok aboard a double-decker bus.
Many residents in Ho Chi Minh City shared their experiences of tiring daily
commutes across Go Vap District, one of the most congested areas in the city that
borders Tan Son Nhat airport, with high population and small roads.
Whenever something goes wrong in society, the school system often becomes the
scapegoat. Well, it should not.
Tran Long Ho, a self-taught craftsman from Kien Giang Province in southern Vietnam,
turned scrap materials into a functional watercraft shaped like a flying saucer,
driven by passion and a love for rivers.
Ditching a lucrative career in finance, Vu Dinh Tu opened a coffee shop without
telling his parents and joined a wave of young Vietnamese entrepreneurs using
espressos to challenge family expectations around work.
When I first went to Australia to study, I confidently packed a water bottle and
drank freely, something I never did during my school days in Vietnam.
Malaysians lost an estimated US$12.8 billion to scams over the past year,
representing 3% of the country's gross domestic product, according to trust tech
company Gogolook.
Recently, my child participated in a martial arts belt promotion exam in our
district. The instructions were familiar: all participants had to arrive by 6:30
a.m. However, after several similar experiences, my child wasn't eager to arrive
early this time, ...
In the early years of my career in education, it was rare to find students scoring
6.0 or 6.5 out of 9 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS),
equivalent to a B2 level on the Common European Framework ...
A thief in China, identified as Sheng, meticulously planned a heist for a year,
rowing a boat at dawn to steal 500,000 yuan (US$70,000) from his former employer.
U.S. chicken sandwich chain Chick-fil-A has announced plans to launch its first
Singapore restaurant late next year as part of its US$75 million investment to
enter Asia.
Durian theft has become a growing concern for farmers in major producing regions,
especially during peak harvest seasons, as the fruits prices have soared in recent
years.
I remember the feeling of being ripped off the first time I came to Vietnam: anger,
exhaustion, disappointment with the people... and a bad mood that lasted for the
whole day.
Kylian Mbappe is hoping his recent move to Real Madrid will take his already
glittering career on the pitch to new heights, but the French superstar has become
embroiled in off-field difficulties in recent months.
Gran Meli Hotel's Villa le Corail partners with Avatar to regenerate coral reefs in
Nha Trang Bay, promoting Mediterranean "Life Well Lived" and respect for land and
sea.
Naomi Armel, born Pham Thi Hoa, has no childhood memories of Vietnam but vividly
recalls the snow-covered landscape of winter 1996, the day she first landed in
France.
I give my wife VND200 million (US$8,058) every month from my VND500 million salary,
yet she continues to ask for more money and requests for designer handbags.
Ivanka Trump maintains her toned physique at 42 with a disciplined workout routine
that encompasses 5 specific exercises: deadlifts, back squats, push-ups, presses,
and pull-ups.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.16% to 1,288.39 points Friday in its fourth
session gaining while global markets traded sideways.
20 minors (under 19 years old) who are registered as CEOs earned over KRW100
million ($74,000) annually in South Korea in the past five years, government data
shows.
Rickshaws were a popular means of transportation in Hanoi in the late 19th and
early 20th centuries.
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday said he would slap
tariffs as high as 200% on vehicles imported from Mexico as he ratchets up his
protectionist trade rhetoric ahead of the Nov. 5 election.
A farm in Ta Nung Commune, which raises and cares for a variety of dog breeds, has
become a popular destination for pet lovers visiting Da Lat City.
Since the 1980s, a family in Ho Chi Minh City's District 5 has been known for a
unique type of Hakka Chinese hotpot, featuring various toppings.
Gasoline prices on Thursday afternoon went up for the second week after plunging
non-stop since mid-August.
World number one xiangqi player Wang Tianyi, once hailed as a genius and an alien,
received a lifetime ban in China this week for match-fixing and bribery, marking a
tragic ending to a remarkable career.
Ending a strike involving more than 30,000 of Boeing's Seattle-area workers is "a
top priority" for the aviation giant, chief executive Kelly Ortberg said in a
message to staff Friday.
As the thrill of university acceptance fades, a sobering reality sets in for many
students: the value of their degrees is increasingly in question.
I understand a lot of non-native speakers don't like to hear it. But a lot of you
are quite bad at English.
Emmy award-winning actress Zendaya honored music legend Cher at the Rock & Roll
Hall of Fame induction ceremony by donning a stunning vintage nude illusion halter-
gown.
In her final statement at the People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City, property tycoon
Truong My Lan spoke in tears about the "too expensive a price" she had to pay,
while pledging to prioritize compensating defrauded victims.
Janice Smalls Combs, the mother of rapper Sean Diddy Combs, recently spoke out in
defense of her son amidst serious sexual assault and trafficking allegations.
Former artists at the Chinese comic studio A-soul have accused the company of
subjecting them to severe working conditions, describing their shared living space
as "farm-like."
American singer Taylor Swift has now become the wealthiest female musician
globally, with a total net worth of $1.6 billion, largely earned through her music
and live performances.
Consuming high-fiber foods, chewing thoroughly, and opting for slow-digesting foods
are effective ways to limit calorie intake, prolong satiety, and support weight
loss.
Billionaire singer Selena Gomez recently stunned in a short, low-cut sequin dress
designed by Vietnamese fashion designer Cong Tri at a concert in New York City.
Japan are the strongest team in Asia but they are not the team that went the
furthest at a World Cup, while the first Asian team that qualified for the
tournament will surprise everyone.
If people gift gold to newly married couples and expect to get gifts of equal value
years later, how is it different from keeping the gold for themselves?
Hoang Mai Trang frequently cooks Vietnamese food for her family as a means to
preserve her cultural heritage despite the difficulties in getting ingredients and
high costs.
Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm to hit Vietnam in 30 years, unleashed
devastating floods and landslides across northern provinces, leaving widespread
destruction in its wake as shattered communities struggle to recover and rebuild.
I let my friend borrowed VND2 million (US$81) for cosmetic surgery two decades ago
when my salary was only VND1.8 million a month. He has not contacted me since.
Canh Cao Sinkhole, a newly discovered spot in northern Vietnam, offers adventurers
a descent into an untouched world of ancient caves and primeval forests.
Hanoi photographer Trung Anh took a seven-day motorbike journey through Ladakh,
India, last month, navigating some of the worlds most challenging roads and
landscapes.
Pho 2000 in Ho Chi Minh City offers a $24 option with a tangy, spicy broth, squid,
clams, and a lobster, drawing attention from locals and tourists alike.
Many people make the mistake of treating house inheritance like a lottery win,
selling the property to move further away and spending the remaining money on self-
indulgence.
Only 6% of new apartments, or 774 units, were sold in August in the south due to
high prices and bank interest rates, a report said.
A Ho Chi Minh City caf offers a premium experience with a $20 cup of coffee made
from Arabica beans imported from Colombia, featuring complex and aromatic flavors.
I have only a limited amount of time in class and I won't waste it asking the
teacher to repeat a phrase a dozen times for me to memorize and have it ready for
use.
My mother-in-law always uses my husbands inheritance to gain leverage against me
and is never satisfied with my efforts to care for her.
Forty four tigers, three lions, and one leopard have died at two zoos in southern
Vietnam the past month, with some deaths linked to the H5N1 virus, raising public
health concerns.
Orchard Hill has emerged as a premier option for expatriates and investors alike,
offering not just luxurious living but also strong potential for long-term returns
in Binh Duong New City, a fast-developing area in Vietnam's real estate market. ...
Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam attended a ceremony
commemorating the 1st anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership
between Vietnam and the U.S. in New York on Sunday (local time), calling for
strenghthening cooperation, especially in science and ...
The natural course of a stream in Binh Duong Province has been severely constricted
by construction projects, leading to flash floods that have endangered lives and
swept away vehicles.
Blending nostalgia with a love for music, a vinyl-themed caf in District 10 has
become a hotspot for Ho Chi Minh City's youth, offering a retro ambiance perfect
for relaxation.
It was not until nearing my 40s that I truly understood that whether one is
employed or an entrepreneur, a university degree is universally respected.
Spain's teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal said Thursday in a televised interview that he
hopes "never" to leave Barcelona because he wants to be "a legend" at the club.
Im in a casual relationship with a classmate, but Im tempted by a Canadian mans
marriage proposal that could secure my citizenship, as I am determined to settle in
Canada.
Vietnamese-Russian goalkeeper Dang Van Lam made a critical mistake when Vietnam
lost 0-3 to Russia in a friendly match at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi on Thursday
night.
Cristiano Ronaldo has ruled out any immediate thought of retirement from
international football as he believes he still has plenty to give Portugal, he told
a press conference on Monday.
Bubble tea brands had a bad year last year due to dwindling demand and increasing
pressure to lower prices to attract customers.
From My Khe in Vietnam to Marimegmeg Beach in the Philippines, these five beaches
voted as some of the best globally by the U.K.'s Daily Telegraph are located in
popular tourist hubs of Southeast Asian countries.
Haunted by the fear of unemployment, 32-year-old Hoai endures constant scolding
from her boss, which has sent her into a slow spiral of depression.
Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, are scrambling to attract tourists
from India, the world's most populous country and considered a new "gold mine" for
the global tourism industry, experts said.
As Telegram's user base expands, its lack of strict moderation and easy access have
made it an attractive platform for cybercriminals to exploit for scams and illegal
activities.
A hidden gem near tourist town Da Lat, the Da Huoai River offers campers a chance
to immerse themselves in nature with pristine waters and forests.
Escape the Ho Chi Minh City hustle on Thieng Lieng Island, a Can Gio District gem
offering bike paths, traditional salt-making and seaside jungle, where the river
meets the ocean.
The stage is set for an election that was unimaginable mere weeks ago when
President Joe Biden was atop the Democratic ticket. Now Vice President Kamala
Harris has tapped Minnesota Gov.Tim Walzas her running mate to take on
RepublicanDonald Trump ...
My husband and I can save at most VND500 million (US$19,740) per year, but I fear
this is not enough to buy a 70-square-meter apartment within the next 10 years.
I spent 10 years working enthusiastically and dedicating everything to my previous
company only to get fired.
Many readers support Vietnam's richest billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong's proposal to
expand English education for the entire population, though some suggest
diversifying the language options to include Chinese.
Our in-laws have expressed a desire to avoid us, attributing their disapproval to
my preference for independence, which they claim forced their son into renting and
subsequently buying an expensive, faraway home.
Thailand will increase its nationwide minimum wage to THB400 (US$11.7) per day
beginning Oct. 1, despite concerns that the hike could negatively impact
businesses.
When her father commented wearing short skirts is not a good thing under her newly
posted Facebook photo, Ngoc Thu, 21, immediately blocked him.
Vietnam, along with Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, are the most affordable
destinations in Southeast Asia for Indian travelers, reported the Times of India.
Before becoming an urban project as it is now, a land plot by the Saigon River was
home to the largest shipyard in Vietnam, a site for labor activism led by President
Ton Duc Thang.
Around 44% of Singapore residents believe they will never achieve financial
freedom, partly due to insufficient income and debts, a survey has found.
More than one in four Gen Zs in Singapore, aged 18 to 25, are not taking adequate
measures to secure their financial future, according to lender United Overseas Bank
(UOB).
Despite earning nearly VND50 million (US$2,000) a month, Kien, a 40-year-old man in
northern Vietnam, is paralyzed by a deep-seated fear of spending money.
Safety, affordability and stunning natural landscapes are among the main reasons
for tourists from Asia to love Vietnam, a recent survey by consulting firm Outbox
Company has found.
China consistently considers its relationship with Vietnam a priority in its policy
of neighborhood diplomacy, said Chinese Premier Li Qiang at a meeting with visiting
Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam in Beijing on August 19.
The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global public health emergency
on Wednesday for the second time since 2022.
The federal government is making its first loan to a crystalline silicon solar
plant, loaning $1.45 billion to support a South Korean company's bid to build up
key parts of the solar supply chain inside the United States.
Individuals engaged in small-scale real estate activities can carry out a maximum
of 10 transactions a year each worth not more than VND300 billion (US$11.9 million)
from August.
A few years ago I made a trip to Cuba. Many locals, on realizing I was Vietnamese,
cheerfully shook my hand and greeted me. Some elders loudly said "Vietnam number
one."
Duc Duyet owned a restaurant in Ha Long City, and when it went bankrupt in just six
months, he sank into despair, feeling life had lost all its joy.
Hai Van Gate, a historic site at the peak of Hai Van Pass in central Vietnam, is
generating excitement among tourists eager for its reopening after a three-year
renovation.
From the Louvre Museum to the Eiffel Tower, from Paris' posh districts to working-
class neighborhoods, hundreds of people have carried the Olympic torch through the
French capital for two days of celebrations before the summer Games kick off at the
...
Applications from Vietnamese developers have been downloaded over 5.6 billion times
last year, making Vietnam one of the fastest-growing markets for applications.
Climbing up durian trees and tapping each fruit to check for ripeness pays VND50-
100 million ($1,960-3,920) a month, but the job is not for everyone.
An MIT graduate, Mario Ho, son of casino tycoon Stanley Ho and his fourth wife
Angela Leong, is also celebrated as the youngest founder of a Nasdaq-listed company
in Asia at age 29.
My home security camera, which faces the common alley to monitor my car, captured
footage of my neighbor physically abusing his wife. I shared the video on
Facebookwas this a violation of the law?
South Korean actor Kim Woo Bin said he felt "terrified and wished it was a dream"
upon being diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer and given six months to live in
2017.
My ex-boyfriend broke up with me over a text message, apologizing before revealing
his plans to marry a woman who works in his restaurant and supports his mother.
Getting five days off for Tet (Lunar New Year) is insufficient considering it is
Vietnams biggest holiday and traditionally takes the most time to prepare for.
I managed to buy a home early at 21, but I went bankrupt and lost everything when I
was 26.
My brothers wife has never prepared a meal for my parents, never given them a cent,
never visited my hometown for any family anniversaries, and only comes around
briefly during holidays.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday defended his decision to give special
fast-track citizenship to Telegram messaging app CEO Pavel Durov, who is now under
preliminary charges in France over alleged criminal activity on his popular
platform.
Thai immigration authorities have issued 1,200 Destination Thailand Visas since
launching the scheme in mid-July, aiming to boost economic and tourism growth in
the Southeast Asia's second largest economy.
For three years Hoang Minh Trong and his wife had a happy marriage until an illness
led to the exposure of a secret bank account with VND1 billion (US$40,000).
Lang Biang trails in Vietnams Central Highlands offer stunning views and the thrill
of reaching a certain height.
In rural Vietnam, parents once dreamed of their children attending university to
escape a life of farming. However, more parents now see labor export as a more
viable path to success.
The National Assembly is debating whether the trading of fetuses should be
classified as human trafficking, a move that some delegates believe would
strengthen preventative measures, while others argue it is not appropriate.
Da Nang Downtown offers nightlife experiences like fireworks displays, markets with
specialties, and captivating shows.
When my oldest brother decided to share his land inheritance, a keepsake from our
father, my younger sister and I insisted that he keep it for himself.
An average of 20 drowning incidents have been reported each month in Malaysia this
year due to escalating temperatures caused by local heat waves, driving people to
lakes and rivers to cool down.
California pulled out all the stops Thursday to welcome the arrival of two new
giant pandas from China, the first to be sent by Beijing to the United States in 21
years.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.36% to 1,246.60 points Monday.
Nearly VND800 billion (US$31.6 million) worth of goods were sold every day on the
top five e-commerce platforms in the first half of this year.
At a job fair for soon-to-be graduates in central Shanghai, recruiters sat bored
under washed-out tarpaulins as rain and an apparent lack of interest kept potential
young employees away.
Scientists searching for the origins of Covid-19 have zeroed in on a short list of
animals that possibly helped spread it to people, an effort they hope could allow
them to trace the outbreak back to its source.
Huang Zitao, the billionaire heir and ex-member of K-pop group EXO, crafted a
castle from pink roses to propose to his girlfriend, singer Xu Yiyang.
Dilip Shanghvi, India's fifth richest individual, is the owner of Sun
Pharmaceutical Industries, which is organizing a tour to Vietnam for 4,500 of its
employees this week.
A man in southern Vietnam paid VND30 million ($1,200) for a luxury Vertu phone that
was advertised as having 4G capabilities, only to discover later that it could only
connect to 2G or 3G networks.
Seven companies in Singapore made it to The Best Under A Billion 2024 list by
Forbes this year, including representatives from the sectors of food, beverage, and
finance.
Extreme heat kills over 175,000 people a year in Europe, where temperatures are
rising quicker than the rest of the globe, the World Health Organization's (WHO)
European branch said Thursday.
Bun Cha Chan, a humble Hanoi eatery, has made waves in the local culinary scene
after being awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand, celebrated for its grilled pork with
noodle soup.
Donald Trump boasted on Sunday he would easily defeat Kamala Harris if she becomes
the Democratic nominee in the Nov. 5 presidential election, but her entry would
reshape a race that had appeared to be going Trump's way.
Readers said the market for English teachers in Vietnam has gone downhill, in low
payment and poor quality at some centers.
The automobile market has yet to recover after last years massive decline, with
sales falling 4% year-on-year in the first half of this year to 159,000 units.
We siblings decided to give our mothers gold jewelry to our four sisters and her
cash to our children, while the four brothers received nothing.
A growing number of Vietnamese furniture makers are turning to readily available
certified Canadian softwoods as a viable, more affordable option than traditional
hardwood species.
My husband and I earn VND60 million (US$2,370) monthly but we feel exhausted having
to crunch our budget to achieve our goal of owning a house within the next year.
Spain and England meet in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday in what will be a
rare encounter between the nations at a major tournament.
Online scammers are operating like companies, with some even considering scamming a
"profession", the public security ministry has said.
Vietnamese consumers do shopping online an average of four times a month, twice as
much compared to 2023, according to NielsenIQ Vietnam.
The recovery in tourist arrivals is expected to continue, adding more than 1
percentage point to Vietnams GDP growth this year, Michael Kokalari, a chartered
financial analyst and chief economist at VinaCapital, has said.
A man in Malaysia was arrested after a video that circulated on social media showed
him skinning a cat.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.20% to 1,282.30 points Thursday, its third
session the green.
At two in the morning, upon hearing that a pregnant woman was in labor, Mua Thi
Ghenh quickly set off with a flashlight and a toolbox.
Despite earning a monthly salary of VND37 million (US$1,488), I hesitate to spend
VND35,000 (US$1.41) on a bowl of bun bo Hue due to my deep-seated fear of poverty.
While my parents support my and my girlfriends union, her parents are adamant that
I must own a house and land before marrying their daughter.
Thailand, famous for its golden pagodas, friendly visa policy and diverse culture,
is a popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia and let's guess how much foreign
tourists spend on a trip here.
In the 7 years since they married, Thanh Xuans husband has threatened to divorce
her more than 20 times, both verbally and in writing.
Creamy pumpkin soup is an easy choice for a nutritious family breakfast.
Hanoi restaurant Luk Lak joins the Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand 2024 for its take
on traditional cuisine with flavors and regionally sourced ingredients, including
snail noodle soup and pigeon sticky rice.
Violence against women and girls in England and Wales is a "national emergency"
with almost 3,000 offenses recorded daily, police warned in a new report published
on Tuesday.
Despite his declining health, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong still
maintained his working schedule while strictly following treatment procedures
during his final days.
Vietnamese restaurants that have retained their Michelin stars for two consecutive
years emphasize the importance of identity, high-quality ingredients, and passion
in their culinary journey.
Foreign investors have been strongly net selling on the domestic stock market,
focusing on many blue-chip stocks, putting pressure on the market's sentiment, but
this trend is not yet concerning, said experts.
Most countries use time zones that differ from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by
a whole number of hours.
Located in Vietnams three biggest cities, seven restaurants awarded with one
Michelin star rating possess constant creativity, according to the French food
guide.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index plummeted 1.09% to 1,245.32 points Friday.
As I have traveled around Vietnam since moving to Hanoi in August 2022, I am
constantly reminded of its natural beauty from the rich greens of its mountains
and rice fields to the varied blues of its oceans.
Are you curious to find out which Southeast Asian country is still governed by a
monarchy? Dive into our quiz and challenge your understanding of regional political
systems.
"Two a day, no problem," said a recent social media post that sparked even more
international fascination with banh mi than there already was.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 0.40% to 1,274.77 points Monday.
A Taiwanese chef runs a beef noodle shop in Saigon, offering a fresh spin on
classic Taiwanese beef noodles, fusing tradition with local Vietnamese tastes.
British University Vietnam's (BUV) strategic initiatives and unwavering commitment
to sustainability position it as a leader in ESG education.
Many people, having amassed over VND10 billion (US$393,100) in assets, retire in
their 30s only to end up regretting it with no opportunity to start over.
During his first visit to Ninh Binh in northern Vietnam, Korean tourist Jongrak
Choi immersed himself in rural life, trying experiences like riding a water
buffalo, planting rice and catching fish.
Readers pointed out that the heavy focus on grammar tests and the lack of real-life
practice are key issues in English education in Vietnam.
President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam hailed the double gold medal victory
of Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo at the Paris Olympics 2024 as a major milestone for
Southeast Asia.
We begged him to return and even offered him the chance to inherit our properties
but he only told us to keep them for ourselves.
A drive out to Atlanta's sprawling suburbs passes the cultural centers, schools and
houses of worship that opened as this became the nation's sixth-largest
metropolitan area.
When I left the toxic environment of my previous company to take a gap year, I did
not expect to later find myself unable to secure employment.
Four people were killed and three others were wounded in an early Saturday shooting
during a party at a home in northern Kentucky, police said.
Bao Nham Church in Nghe An Province, some 290 kilometers from Hanoi, has Gothic
architecture and a rich history of more than 100 years.
Thu Ha broke up with her boyfriend of seven years to marry a man with a steady
career and property in Hanoi who had pursued her for a year.
South Korean tourists refer to Phu Quoc as a tropical escape due to its budget-
friendly charm and diverse activities beyond the beach.
Vietnams four state-owned banks no longer see long lines of customers waiting to
buy gold, but buyers are struggling to register online as systems reach capacity
within minutes of opening.
Three high-profile resort projects on prime coastal land in Quang Nam Province have
remained half-finished for years, impacting local economic development.
When I started my first corporate job, I explored the company's career services,
where an HR counselor would guide me through various steps in my career. Each year,
I could make three such appointments to discuss about my career development. ...
Off Cat Ba Island, Vietnam's third-oldest lighthouse stands guard on Long Chau
Archipelago, offering history, beauty, and a breathtaking sunset.
Outbound travel from India has seen a significant spike, with Vietnam emerging as a
favored international destination, according to Mint, a New Delhi-based
publication.
In Hanoi's Ba Dinh District, 1946 Cua Bac charms with nostalgic northern Vietnamese
cuisine, notably its famed crab hotpot, for patrons seeking traditional Indochina-
era flavor in a quiet corner.
Hai Phong cafe Alien Coffee showcases a record-breaking collection of over 1,600
superhero, game, and movie character models worth nearly US$1,000,000.
Readers argued that Vietnam's absolute alcohol ban is too much as one can be fined
just because they drove after drinking some alcohol from the day before.
Earning VND15 million ($500) a month after working for 10 years is already
respectable as the average monthly income in Vietnam is only around VND6-8 million.
Hungarys conservative president resigned Saturday amid public outcry over a pardon
she granted to a man convicted as an accomplice in a child sexual abuse case.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a surprise move Wednesday, announced he
will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, paving the way for
Japan to have a new prime minister.
Taiwanese actress Ruby Lin shares insights into her marriage with Wallace Huo,
noting that their real-life relationship is much less dramatic than the idol dramas
in which they've starred together.
The job market can change quickly in the coming decades, so parents should not
worry too much about buying houses in big cities for their children.
When my aunt demanded a share of the land her father passed down, her mother
refused, as she only wanted her sons to inherit the property.
The suspect in the killings of two Australians and their Filipina companion at a
hotel in a popular resort city south of Manila surrendered and claimed he wanted to
retaliate against the hotel for firing him, Philippine officials said Wednesday.
Guilherme Carvalho made his first visit to China this month, and the Italian said
one of the main factors behind the trip was the post-pandemic policy to scrap entry
permits for some tourists.
I had to struggle through the most challenging periods of my life without any
inheritance.
Once known as a rugged man who rode large motorcycles, six months ago Le suddenly
told his wife he wanted to "live as a woman." She wholeheartedly supported the
idea.
Nearly 2,000 children die every day from health problems linked to air pollution,
which is now the second biggest risk factor for early death worldwide, a report.
Every day, I only consume two large meals to decrease my calorie intake and
expedite weight loss. Is this approach effective? (Linh, 22, Thai Binh)
At least four people were killed when record rains hit parts of southern China,
state media reported Tuesday, while more than a dozen were missing even as the
north baked under some of its highest temperatures this year.
Japanese 89-year-old Tomiji Suzuki started coding in retirement and is now making
apps for the fast-growing elderly demographic, using ChatGPT to fine-tune his
skills.
Since May, a display of flamboyant flowers has carpeted the road to Vung Tau
Lighthouse, offering visitors a vibrant spectacle and panoramic city views.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 0.36% to 1,240.18 points Monday.
When she first talked to Dillon Andrew, Hoang Thi Thoa had just lost a pregnancy,
divorced her cheating husband, and was saddled with VND1 billion (US$39,347) in
debt.
Perched atop an abandoned train factory in Saigon's District 3, a caf designed in
the style of Da Lat, garners the attention of thousands of visitors daily.
When her phone's batteries ran out, Kim Ngan felt an immediate sense of anxiety
running through her body. She was afraid she would miss a message from work.
At 42, I'm just an ordinary employee without a glittering career, but I'm content
because I have time to raise my children well.
Individuals can only sell or lease a maximum of five housing units a year, and need
to set up a company to exceed that, the construction ministry has proposed.
The expert mentions several ways to prove income as a freelancer, such as savings
accounts, real estate assets, cars, business financial reports or life insurance
contracts.
Japans total population declined for the 15th straight year in 2023, dropping by
more than a half-million people as the population ages and births remain low.
A wedding reception on Sunday wrapped up the monthslong celebrations as the
youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asias richest man, married his longtime girlfriend
with a price tag running into the millions.
Ho Chi Minh City is trialing the removal of countdown timers from traffic lights. I
believe the presence of the timers is not as important as drivers' traffic
awareness.
I have never regretted spending nearly VND2 million (US$78.5) per month on taxis
despite owning a car.
China's anti-dumping probe into Europe's cognac industry is a tit-for-tat reaction
to European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, the finance chief at
Hennessy cognac owner LVMH said on Saturday.
New Delhi's main domestic terminal is likely to remain shut for a few weeks with
debris still scattered outside the airport following last week's roof collapse, two
sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Monday.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the strong development of tourism and
culture cooperation between Vietnam and South Korea, calling it a bright spot of
the bilateral ties, while addressing a forum in Seoul on Monday.
When Yang Chao laid eyes on Nguyen Thanh Van at her clothing store, it was love at
first sight, and two days later he confessed his feelings to her.
Cristiano Ronaldo holds two scoring records at the Euros but is he the player who
scored the most goals in a single tournament?
Chinese football fans and pundits were left with a familiar sinking feeling Friday
after a disappointing home draw with Thailand left their country's World Cup hopes
on a knife edge.
A Hanoi restaurant elevates regional Vietnamese specialties with a crowd-favorite
pork and seafood noodle soup featuring a hearty rib, priced at a premium $4, on
Thursdays and Fridays.
South Korea experienced its hottest April since comprehensive records began in
1973, the state weather agency said Tuesday, with average daily temperatures more
than 2.5 degrees higher than in previous years.
Hanoi authorities want to identify and punish possible speculators who may have
been driving up apartment prices by flouting laws, but analysts call it a futile
quest.
After breaking up with her lover, Anh Ngoc immediately took a week off from work to
travel abroad in the hope of "healing the many scars on her soul."
Sam Tang Lake, nestled amidst the rolling hills two hours from Hanoi, offers a
captivating landscape year-round.
One of Singapore's Jewel Changi Airport restaurants is featuring a limited edition
lemon butter cake that looks exactly like dishwashing sponge, available in April
only for $13.
Nguyen Thi Thaos Hanoi family expenses have increased 30% since summer last year
due to hikes in rents, utilities, and her childrens tuition in the capital,
Vietnams most expensive city.
Seven years ago, following a doctor's advice to start running, I had only one wish
which was to cure the insomnia that had plagued me for six years since giving birth
in 2011.
After watching her daughter Mai Linh change jobs three times in six months, Lan
scolded her harshly, prompting the young woman to angrily leave home and stay at a
friend's house for a week.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday approved exchange-
traded funds (ETFs) that track the price of bitcoin in a game-changer for the
cryptocurrency industry which has been trying for more than a decade to launch such
a product. ...
I cant understand why he trusts my neighbor enough to buy him a company and lend
him money for share acquisition, yet wont support my own business ambitions
financially.
An Indian state government's inspection of a Som Group distillery said child
laborers, some aged between 13 and 17, were made to fill and pack liquor bottles
and worked long hours.
A representative from FPT has said that Vietnamese engineers specializing in AI and
Data at the corporation can earn up to VND10 billion (US$393,000) per year,
comparable to their counterparts in Japan, Italy, and Spain.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, my husband and I initially postponed our wedding, but
my mother-in-law now opposes having it, claiming she doesnt want it to seem like a
ploy to collect monetary gifts.
Despite having a daughter herself, my husbands sister has openly expressed her
disapproval of me expecting a girl.
Visiting Singapore, the world's most expensive city in 2023 as rated by the
Economist Intelligence Unit, may seem pricey. However, tourists can stretch their
budget by adopting these money-saving strategies.
Chinese e-bike brand Yadea Vietnam has admitted to its mistake in using a map that
violates Vietnams sovereignty by using the Chinese names for Vietnams Hoang Sa and
Truong Sa archipelagos.
Viet Hai Village, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Cat Ba National Park,
awaits those who dare a 10-kilometer trek through ancient trees and breathtaking
landscapes.
It is not uncommon for parents to adhere to traditions by withholding inheritance
from their daughters, often resulting in family dispute, according to stories
shared by readers.
Thanh, a 30-year-old laborer, reached out to me for advice on how or if she should
go to France to work.
Is it advised to consume coconut water daily as a replacement for plain water to
restore potassium levels and stay cool in the heat? (Son, 28, Dong Nai)
Formula One returns to China for the first time since 2019 with even world champion
Max Verstappen facing a new challenge at a circuit that provided his Red Bull
team's first grand prix victory 15 years ago.
Almost two months after childbirth, Ngo Quyen is still in awe of his own journey:
he carried a child for 9 months and 10 days, and then became a mother.
At 7 p.m. every day, Tran Lam sets up lighting equipment, adjusts the camera, and
presses the record button to start his livestream introducing, reviewing and
selling cosmetics.
Spring transforms Bac Ha Plateau in Lao Cai Province into a white landscape, with
plum blossoms adorning the hillsides and villages of the Hmong people.
One day, my girlfriend expressed her fatigue with our relationship and her desire
to end our romantic connection.
Everyone complains about the karaoke noise epidemic, but I have never seen a
regulatory body bring a noise measuring device to check the levels in my
neighborhood.
Our foreign study consultancy occasionally is requested assistance by Australias
Department of Immigration and Border Protection with students exceeding their visa
status.
With the mindset that buying a car is a liability, many people who can afford a car
decide to rob themselves and their families of its convenience.
Agnes Arabela Marques was only 15 when she met the leader of a controversial yoga
sect accused of running an international tantric sex ring that used women as
slaves.
Far-right protesters fueled by anger and false online rumors hurled bottles and
stones at officers and set a police van ablaze Tuesday outside a northwest England
mosque near where three girls were fatally stabbed a day earlier.
A court in Kenya has allowed police to detain for 30 days a man suspected of
killing and dismembering women then dumping them in a flooded quarry, as
investigations continue.
The value of a plot of land I purchased ten years ago has jumped 11 times, but a
certain event has made me regret not buying a car instead.
In the Philippines, where colonial rule under Spain and later the United States
endured for nearly four centuries, June 12 is the real Independence Day.
Parents need to buy plane and bus tickets for kids older than 10, but they do not
gift more money when they bring their children to weddings, my friend complained.
Can you identify the only Southeast Asian country that managed to escape
colonization by European powers? Test your historical knowledge and learn more
about this unique nation's intriguing past.
Without a name on Vietnams tourism map, the French realized the potential of Sam
Son beach in the early 20th century and turned it into a vacation spot for Nguyen
Dynasty's kings and mandarins.
BARK Air caters to dogs with a sunlit waiting lounge filled with treats and toys,
speedy check-ins, and an on-board spa for pups.
Both my colleague, who used to make VND300 million (US$11,800) per month, and I
took a break from our job to recover from stress, but we ended up facing even
greater pressure.
Six times a week Hoang Phuc travels five kilometers to a self-service caf in Ho Chi
Minh Citys District 6 and spends four hours studying.
My savings account has recently reached VND1 billion (US$39,456), but the low bank
interest rates are yielding little monthly income, prompting me to consider
alternative investment opportunities.
Chicilon Media will be the strategic media sponsor for the Danang International
Fireworks Festival 2024 and other media cooperation opportunities with Sun Group.
After having spent 8 months fighting metastatic stage 4 neuroblastoma, Co in the
central province of Quang Ngai is making miraculous recovery following a stem cell
transplant.
A recent article in popular global magazine Time Out ranked Vietnam sixth in an
international list of the safest destinations for solo female travelers to visit in
2024.
A man in the Mekong Delta's Tien Giang Province has become the first person in
Vietnam to be infected with avian flu A/H9.
Foreign money has been the main driving force behind large mergers and acquisitions
this year.
Sung Thi So wanted to escape by jumping off a cliff. It was the third time she had
been bride kidnapped, a custom prevalent among the Hmong people in northern
Vietnam.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 0.95% to 1,235.49 points Monday.
The Capella Hotel's luxury villa where Taylor Swift is staying at during her Eras
Tour concerts in Singapore this week costs up to S$19,000 (US$14,000) per night.
Embark on a captivating journey through Gia Lai, Vietnam's second-largest province,
where lush landscapes, cultural treasures, and culinary delights converge to create
a memorable travel experience.
At 18 I made one of the most important decisions in my life: choosing a university.
I chose to apply only to the Hanoi University of Law.
Julian Assange returned to his homeland Australia and raised a celebratory clenched
fist as his supporters cheered Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to obtaining and
publishing U.S. military secrets in a deal with Justice Department prosecutors that
concludes a drawn-out ...
A seven-year-old boy in northern Vietnam has died of rabies a month after being
bitten by a neighbor's dog.
The special day dedicated to dads wasn't always a fixture on our calendars. Take
this quiz to discover the leader who established its recognition in American
history, leading to its worldwide celebration.
A military history buff in China appears to have made an alarming discovery after
picking up four discarded books for less than $1 at a neighborhood recycling
station: They were confidential military documents.
Japan's factory activity expanded for the first time in a year in May, a private-
sector survey showed on Monday, but overall growth was modest and demand was still
subdued while a weak yen raised the cost of imported items for ...
When I go on house tours, I always walk away as soon as the broker told me I would
miss out if I do not buy the property immediately.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index surged 1.46% to 1,276.6 points Friday, marking its
biggest single-session gain since March 13.
The current girlfriend of my ex-boyfriend phoned me after I didnt respond to her
text message requesting a meeting.
When it comes to Italian cuisine in Hanoi, these six hidden gems offer an intimate
experience for couples, catering to diverse budgets and preferences.
Organized crime rings who fueled an "explosion" of human trafficking and cyber scam
centers during the pandemic have expanded from Southeast Asia into a global network
making up to $3 trillion a year, the head of Interpol said on Wednesday.
In an exchange with VnExpress on Wednesday, Vice President of the Vietnam Football
Federation (VFF) Tran Anh Tu said Philippe Troussiers contract termination leaves
many lessons for future coach selection.
Four years ago, with savings of VND500 million (US$20,190), Hoang Ha and her
husband set their sights on buying a house in Hanoi.
The Thang Long high-speed vessel spans over 77 meters in length, and accommodates
over 1,000 passengers, traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao Island.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index increased by 0.25% to 1,261.41 points Monday.
The choice depends on whether the house is for investment or living, but taking out
a loan is easier if it is for a house in HCMC, the expert said.
Hoi An is not crowded in the days leading up to Tet holiday as people repaint their
houses, renew lanterns and display ornamental plants along the streets.
Researchers say a rhinoceros was impregnated through embryo transfer in the first
successful use of a method that they say might later make it possible to save the
nearly extinct northern white rhino subspecies.
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At 30 years old, Mai still feels confused, and is afraid to think about having a
child.
Due to ongoing conflicts between us and my mother-in-law, we moved out, and my
husband has vowed not to visit her until we have a larger home.
The 2023-2024 UEFA Europa League concluded this week. Time to test your knowledge
about the tournament.
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My friend and his wife earn VND70 million (US$2,755) monthly, but they dine out
only twice a month, usually having pho, due to financial anxiety.
A five-day trip to Thailand fits snugly into my VND10 million (US$394) budget while
trips to tourist destinations in Vietnam with similar price tags may not be as
comfortable.
Readers argue that eating out is not actually convenient and money-saving as many
people would think.
People in my apartment building often boast that their 100-square-meter units have
appreciated to VND5-7 billion (US$196,700-275,100), but I am sure no one will buy
them at those prices.
Spending too much money into overseas study could be a waste for many Vietnamese as
they cannot expect to easily find well-paid jobs at home, readers said.
Kem Beach in Phu Quoc, one of 50 most beautiful beaches in the world, offers
heaven-like experiences like lying on white sand, enjoying sunshine and sea breeze.
For 13 years, Thanh Chuong's thick noodle soup in District 10 of Ho Chi Minh City
has been known for its hand-made noodles, sentinel crab-infused broth, and fresh
crab meat.
I recently came to a startling realization: my social media usage has skyrocketed
by 37%, amounting to nearly eight hours daily.
My life has been much better after I escaped the elevator queue and the long walk
to get to the car park that came with my previous apartment.
I attempted to consume three to four bananas daily since we had an excess in our
household. Could you tell me the optimal number of bananas to eat each day? (Trang,
34, Hanoi)
Oranges are rich in vitamin C, so my family often buys them to eat and make juice.
How many oranges a day is enough? (Hong, Ho Chi Minh City)
My parents have introduced me to a man who is divorced, has a son, and hails from a
well-to-do family with a stable house, vehicle, and assets totaling VND10 billion
(US$407,664).
In Hanoi, Hey Pelo, founded by Julien Sanchez in 2018, blends Lyon flair with
Vietnamese charm for curious palates.
A restored colonial villa in central Hanoi is now one of the capitals many museum,
inviting visitors to explore the homes history and architecture via tours,
photographs and artifacts.
Coach Philippe Troussier is certain Vietnam can beat Indonesia and Iraq to advance
at the Asian Cup by treating each game as though it were their last.
Hanoi residents Bui Thanh Thuy and Nguyen Tien Do went on a trek to Ta Xua Peak,
taking pictures for their wedding amidst the mountainous terrain.
See how Vietnam navigated the tumultuous currents of 2023 in a series of images
capturing moments of both sorrow and joy, highlighting the unique and everyday
moments of life.
I own a house in the suburbs, but I decided to rent it out and use the income to
rent a place in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.
Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime on Thursday
when a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying documents to cover up a payment
to silence a porn star ahead of the 2016 ...
My husband retains his entire salary for himself and only gives me VND10 million
(US$393) monthly for family expenses, despite our co-owning two houses that I
purchased with my money.
An ammunition explosion at a base in southwestern Cambodia on Saturday afternoon
killed 20 soldiers and wounded several others, Prime Minister Hun Manet said.
Circumstantial evidence points to climate change as worsening the deadly deluge
that just flooded Dubai and other parts of the Persian Gulf, but scientists didn't
discover the definitive fingerprints of greenhouse gas-triggered warming they have
seen in other extreme weather ...
Michelin suggests six Vietnamese-style coffee variations, blending tradition and
modernity, featuring iced milk coffee, egg coffee, and salt coffee, catering to
diverse tastes.
Some online stores are selling what they claim to be Kobe beef, the premium
Japanese variety that usually costs VND6-15 million (US$242-605) per kilogram, for
a mere VND280,000 ($11).
Australia's housing shortage may be driving prices higher but is locking out first-
time homeowners and migrants needed to fill skills shortages across the country,
the CEOs of Australia's three largest banks said on Tuesday.
I felt a surge of emotion upon discovering a condom in my son's wallet.
The concern about the potential for contracting tapeworms from eating raw salmon is
widespread. Is this concern valid? (Thuy, 33, Hanoi)
Eric Nam barely spoke any Korean when he moved to South Korea to build a music
career, but he somehow became one of the country's biggest K-Pop stars.
Tran Manh Duc, 30, decided to quit his office job to pursue a career as a TikToker
four years ago despite opposition and skepticism among family and friends.
The European International School (EIS) stands out as a beacon of academic
excellence in Ho Chi Minh city, offering the internationally acclaimed
International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
For about ten days now, here in France, we have seen stalls celebrating Chinese New
Year (Nouvel An Chinois) at French supermarkets.
At Tet, a diverse array of dishes from sticky rice cakes and spring rolls to
boiled chicken graces family food trays everywhere, symbolizing prosperity, luck,
and familial unity.
While arranging "lucky money" red envelopes for Lunar New Year (Tet), mother Anh
Hang heard that people were pinning their bank account QR codes on their children
to collect the highly-sought lixi.
Chicilon Media reached 33,200 advertising screens, more than 40 million key
consumers, affirming its leading position in the elevator media market in 2023.
I do not have a lot of time for exercise due to my office job, so how much should I
walk each day to stay healthy? (Truong, 28, Hanoi)
Head coach Hajime Moriyasu said he is wary of Vietnam, whom Japan will play in
their opening game of the 2024 Asian Cup this month.
We often talk about public awareness for matters such as littering, queuing, or
speeding on the road.
In March, Asias richest man Mukesh Ambani threw a three-day prenuptial bash for his
son that included a 1,200-person guest list, including former world leaders, tech
tycoons and Bollywood's megastars.
Royal Mansion inside Atlantis The Royal Hotel in Dubai is said to be one of worlds
expensive hotel rooms by CNN with prices starting from $100,000 per night,
providing guests an experience like royalty.
I quit a job where I earned VND200 million (US$7,900) monthly after amassing some
savings to take a gap year, but I was quickly disillusioned.
Vu Dieu Thuy engages in rope skipping whenever and wherever possible, combining it
with intermittent fasting following a 16:8 schedule, a regimen that led her to lose
nearly four kilograms in less than a month.
Dien Bien, a province where history whispers from battlefields and nature stuns
with valleys and mountains, invites travelers to explore the former French
battlefield, while special regional dishes tantalize taste buds.
Bien Hoa 1 Industrial Park in the southern Dong Nai Province is over 60 years old,
hosts numerous active companies, with residents living in dilapidated houses next
to factories.
My mother has dedicated herself to homemaking for over two decades, leading to my
boyfriends parents believing that my family does not measure up to their standards.
Having completed their education at renowned U.S. academies, the scions of Asia's
wealthiest individual Mukesh Ambani exhibit a unified commitment to innovation
alongside a profound reverence for the heritage of their family.
The U.S.s Internal Revenue Service estimates that the countrys millionaires and
billionaires are evading over US$150 billion in taxes annually.
Vietnam's efforts to curb driving under the influence of alcohol have intensified
in recent months, notably with the implementation of stricter laws and penalties.
American influencer and streamer Sneako did not take mixed martial arts seriously
as a combat sport and even challenged a former UFC middleweight champion to a bout.
My husbands and my combined monthly income after taxes is around VND90 million
(US$3,668), but there are months when we cannot save a cent.
During Tet, Indian tourist Sunita visited Hoi An, where, despite the crowds, she
found it to be the most beautiful place she's been to.
If someone asked me to have some beer, I'd ask them to give me lucky money to pay
DUI fine, and that's how I avoided getting drunk the whole Tet holiday.
Most people on Hon Chuoi Island in the southern Ca Mau Province own two houses and
live in each of them during certain months of the year, depending on the winds.
Anne Heung, who was crowned Miss Hong Kong in 1998, expressed the difficulties she
has faced in finding a suitable partner despite her efforts.
Tran Thi Thanh checks her blood pressure 20 times daily due to her fear of strokes,
and Minh Tam is convinced she has brain cancer, prompted by her frequent headaches.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director general of the World Trade Organization (WTO), hailed
Vietnam as a story of successful socio-economic development during a meeting with
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Thursday.
Consumer loan growth inched along more sluggish than a snail last year as demand
for house and vehicle purchases drowned amid economic challenges.
Tourists can take a glimpse into Saigon's night scenes via an overnight double-
decker bus tour, with prices starting from $6 per person.
Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died Saturday morning at age 30, one day
after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge at Colonial.
Online travel platform Agoda has ranked the former imperial city of Hue third in a
list of Asia's eight cheapest destinations with average room rates of US$43 a
night.
A lucky Japanese astronaut will become the first non-American to set foot on the
Moon during one of NASA's upcoming Artemis missions, U.S. President Joe Biden
announced Wednesday.
"Godzilla x Kong" extended its monstrous reign over the North American box office
for a second weekend, according to estimates Sunday from industry watcher Exhibitor
Relations.
British media outlets released pictures of Catherine, Princess of Wales, a week
after a manipulated photograph escalated into a "PR disaster."
Despite being open for only 2 hours, a 21-year-old sticky rice stall in Hanoi's Old
Quarter remains a beloved breakfast spot for many, renowned for its signature
topping: fried pate.
I have always viewed my apartment unit as a place to stay and, similar to my car, a
consumable instead of an investment that either brings loss or profit.
Back in Vietnam, Hieu introduces shawarma to Hanoi, a Middle Eastern dish with
seasoned meat wrapped in flatbread, reflecting his Ukrainian background, enhanced
by locally-inspired sauces.
My wife has been adamant about us buying a home in Hanoi since before our nuptials,
citing the necessity of having our own place once we got married and started
planning for children.
VPBank VnExpress Marathon Ho Chi Minh City Midnight 2024 brings different
competition experiences, positively impacting the city's community, economy, and
tourism, according to a city official.
There are behaviors that are considered normal in everyday life, but are not
appropriate when traveling in many countries around the world.
These eight coffee shops in Hanoi will remain open during the Tet holiday, offering
a quick escape from noisy parties.
Congestion and exhaustion during Tet journeys home are unavoidable, but I find it
completely worth it.
'Thit dong,' or jellied pork, featuring crunchy wood ear mushrooms and a jelly-like
savory broth that melts in your mouth upon consumption, is a staple dish of Tet
meals in northern Vietnam.
In the northern provinces of Son La, Yen Bai, and Ha Giang, the mountains come
alive with the blooming of the Himalayan cherry and plum blossoms that mark the
arrival of spring.
Indonesia coach Shin Tae-young admitted to feeling the pressure but remained
confident that his team can beat Vietnam in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group D decisive
game on Friday.
I'm often gifted cloth bags at conferences and other events as a way to offer
cleaner alternatives to plastic bags.
Vietnamese forward Nguyen Cong Phuong struggled with game time during his first
season with Japan's Yokohama FC and will keep facing challenges as the club have
been relegated to the second division this season.
Vietnams mergers and acquisitions market was 23% down year-on-year in the first 10
months to US$4.4 billion, but the average value of a deal went up.
At an orphanage, Trung Trinh held a baby to her bare chest. Her breathing slowed as
she felt the babys tiny hand move, and slowly the baby closed its eyes and drifted
to sleep.
Rice is a cornerstone of Vietnamese and Indonesian society.
I worry about my future because I, at 36, still live with my two aunts, have no
spouse, property or car and earn VND5 million (US$197) monthly.
During a two-hour boat ride on Kawa Kawa River in Malaysia, visitors can admire
long-nosed monkeys, a species found only on the island of Borneo and voted one of
the ugliest animals on the planet.
Tran Qui Thanh, chairman of leading beverage manufacturer Tan Hiep Phat, and his
daughter Tran Uyen Phuong showed up at the ongoing trial visibly languished after a
year of detainment on accusations of "abuse of trust to appropriate assets."
Apple Inc will look into building a manufacturing facility in Indonesia, its CEO
said on Wednesday after meeting President Joko Widodo, who hoped the tech giant
would increase its local content by partnering with domestic firms.
Once hip hop's flashy impresario credited with commercializing the genre, Sean
"Diddy" Combs has seen his star plunge as federal authorities raid his homes amid
sex trafficking accusations and assault lawsuits.
The number of marriages between Vietnamese men and South Korean women increased
2.8-fold over the decade spanning from 2013 to 2022, rising from 279 to 792
instances.
Residing with my wifes relatives after our wedding instead of opting for our own
rental seems to have been an oversight on my part.
Illegal profits from forced labor worldwide have risen to the obscene amount of
$236 billion per year, the U.N. labor agency reported Tuesday.
Blaming young peoples inability to buy properties on their eating habit alone is an
unreasonable opinion often shared by older generations.
Franoise Bettencourt Meyers, the worlds wealthiest woman and heiress to the LOral
cosmetic fortune, lives a quiet life despite her US$100 billion net worth.
This weekend in Hanoi offers a diverse range of cultural experiences, from art
exhibitions to jazz tributes, shared dining experiences and historical
commemorations.
Chairman Nguyen Van Phuong of Thua Thien Hue Province described VnExpress Marathon
marathon as a breath of fresh air into the serene ancient capital, marking the
beginning of the annual tourism season.
Coach Jesus Casas admitted that Iraq faced difficulties in their 3-2 win over
Vietnam in the final round of Asian Cup group stage on Wednesday night.
A tropical low in the Coral Sea will likely develop into a cyclone and hit
Australia's northeast later this week, the weather bureau said on Tuesday, a month
after tropical Cyclone Jasper caused widespread damage across the region.
With land prices rising above their true value and demands dwindling, major losses
are inevitable for people who invest in land.
Traveling along Highway 4C to Sa Pa Town in the northern highlands, visitors are
greeted by rows of cherry blossom trees standing out against the green tea hills.
The allure of the road winding through Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van, and Meo Vac
districts has made it a cherished route among tourists exploring Ha Giang Province.
Many believe that we should eat breakfast like a king as it is a very important
meal. Is this true? (Van, 31, Hanoi)
Billions of U.S. dollars of foreign investment have fueled Vietnams economic growth
over the years, but this has also left its economy dependent on outside forces.
Ha Thu, Miss Ocean Vietnam 2014 runner-up, said she was touched when competing in
the VnExpress Marathon in her hometown Hue for the first time and being cheered on
by the locals.
A travel vlogger recently posted a video on her Instagram, saying Singapore was a
boring country with no vibes and claimed she would never visit the city-state
again, quickly triggering heated discussion.
The summer heat has arrived in northern Vietnam a month earlier than usual, with
temperatures soaring to 41 degrees Celsius in some places.
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Indonesias Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno said his country is willing to cooperate
with Singapore to attract world-famous artists like Taylor Swift for big concerts
that would help promote tourism.
Ngoc Tran, a female office worker, was abandoned since birth and knew nothing of
her origins.
I am a 26-year-old woman living with my 30-year-old unmarried brother, our mother,
and our younger brother.
Thinking that money solves all problems, I spent my youth buried in work and
neglected my wife, children and elderly parents, only to regret it later on.
Phan Thanh Quoc returned to Vietnam in late 2023 after exploring Ecuador, marking
the 50th country he visited since quitting his programming job three years ago.
New estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) predict a 77% increase in
cancer cases globally by 2050. The report points to air pollution as one of the
factors driving the expected increase in cancer rates, even though it does ...
The disappearance of 17-year-old Vietnamese exchange student Sunnie Nguyen marks
the fourth such case in Adelaide, South Australia, during December and January.
Coach Hajime Moriyasu said he was shocked when Japan were led in their Asian Cup
opener with Vietnam Sunday night, and admitted they had trouble getting to the
final 4-2 win.
In real life he's a prince of an Islamic sultanate steeped in centuries-old
traditions, but on Instagram Brunei's Abdul Mateen is more Hollywood than royalty
as he flies in fighter jets, drives speed boats and poses bare-chested after
workouts. ...
The Hoang Hoa Tham-Cong Hoa overpass, located just 3 km away from HCMCs Tan Son
Nhat Airport, has been deemed a traffic "black spot" for deadly traffic accidents.
The southern land market remained stuck in a downtrend that started in mid-2022,
with both number of transactions and prices falling dramatically in 2023.
For the same amount of money put into a master's degree in the west, one can travel
the world, study in Vietnam while working, and gain even better and more realistic
experiences.
I drink coffee every day to concentrate while working. How much coffee should I
drink a day? (Manh Hung, Hanoi)
The property industry is seeing a revival in mergers and acquisitions with several
large deals completed this year and the average transaction value at a record high.
Prices of the popular gasoline RON95 on Thursday dropped for the third time this
month whiel diesel slid to a four-month low.
The Ho Chi Minh City Museum is hosting an exhibition with 200 artifacts that
showcases the history of Saigon ceramics, spanning from the mid-19th to 20th
century.
Explaining that property prices in HCMC are rising significantly, and that selling
his house now would mean missing the opportunity to buy back in, my son has been
persuading us to sell ours to cover his debts.
One in five Japanese households by 2050 will be elderly people living alone, a new
study said Friday, as Japan scrambles to find how to effectively care for its
greying population.
Despite making only VND10 million (US$400.72) a month, my unchecked spending habits
have resulted in a VND200 million ($8,014) debt that I can no longer pay.
I see many people born in the 70s and 80s have high earnings despite not going to
colleges while Gen Z-ers struggle to find a job with a bachelors degree.
In the Ma Lang area of HCMC's downtown District 1, hundreds of tiny, shabby houses
accommodate multiple generations, with alleys serving as spaces for cooking and
washing dishes.
I am now considering leaving my engineering role to dedicate myself fully to ride-
hailing, spurred by ongoing disagreements with my supervisor.
Vo Tan Hoang Van, the CEO of Saigon Commercial Bank and an alleged accomplice of
Truong My Lan, delivered US$5.2 million in bribes to the central bank chief
inspector.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Tuesday an incentive provided to
Taylor Swift to make Singapore the only stop in Southeast Asia on her world tour
was not a hostile act towards its neighbors.
I bought a VND20 million (US$820) private health insurance that would not even pay
for a VND350,000 ($14.37) medical bill.
China, since reopening its borders in 2023 after three years of self-imposed
isolation due to Covid-19, has sealed visa waiver pacts with select countries to
encourage travel of its citizens, a boon to foreign destinations wooing Chinese
tourists.
During the winter in Ha Giang Province, the Meo Vac Market on Sundays transforms
the rocky plateau into a lively tapestry of milling buyers, sellers and tourists.
After the initial excitement wore off, I realized running my own business was a lot
harder than I thought.
The wedding of a wealthy Indian couple held in Sunset Town on Vietnams largest
island Phu Quoc featured artistic lighting shows and fireworks performances.
A single mother with two children, I recently met a South Korean man who is five
years older than me, unmarried, and childless.
Cat Ba Island beckons not just in the summertime, but also in the embrace of autumn
or the early whispers of winter, offering an enchanting escape for nature lovers.
A dozen people were still missing on Thursday after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake
struck northwestern Gansu province late Monday, and netizens questioned the speed
at which rescue operations had ended.
Lang Son, a picturesque province in northern Vietnam, beckons with its lush
landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and an array of local specialties for the
adventurous palate.
Floods from the rainstorm-induced overflowing of the Bo and Huong rivers in central
Vietnams Thua Thien-Hue Province reached the highest levels in more than a decade
Wednesday.
Coach Michael Weiss regretted that his players wasted many chances which led to the
0-2 defeat against Vietnam in their opener of World Cup second qualifying round on
Thursday night.
Midfielder Do Hung Dung said the away game against the Philippines in the second
round of World Cup qualifiers is highly important because it's the first official
match for Vietnam under the new coach.
A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and
politicians trembling.
Upset that I received no commission from selling four shophouses worth VND48
billion (US$1.93 million) in 2021, I dove into cryptocurrencies and gambling only
to end up with large debts.
Chinese actress Zheng Shuang was reported to have earned 156 million yuan (US$22
million) for starring in A Chinese Ghost Story before her surrogacy controversy
emerged, according to an investigation by authorities.
Tickets, flights, and hotels are skyrocketing in price, making a trip to see Taylor
Swift in Singapore cost up to $4,000 per person.
Coach Park Hang-seo is one of the two candidates for interim manager of South Korea
national football team, next to Hwang Sun-hong.
My wifes parents promised us two houses, with the stipulation that I relinquish my
property rights.
Printing banking informations QR code on wedding invitations pressures guests to
feel obligated to give cash gifts, a move seen as tactless and not aligned with
traditional Vietnamese values.
During a recent business trip to Thailand, VG Corp's Chairman, Vo Duy Nghia, and
R&A Chairman, Niall Farquharson, engaged in productive discussions on the future of
golf development in Vietnam.
Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei, the 10th child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, has long
captivated public attention with his opulent lifestyle, significant royal duties,
and impressive wealth.
The industrial property segment is likely to lead the real estate market in terms
of growth while the housing segment is expected to become more active, according to
experts.
With good finances, borrowing to own a residence that offers a higher quality of
life is a sound decision, the expert advises.
Fragrant sticky rice blends various flavors together: scallion oil, soy sauce,
sausage, and pate. This Vietnamese street food is a great treat enjoyed at any time
of the day.
A man in Vietnams Can Tho City advertised a brokerage service for rich men who
wanted to look for young girlfriends, then posed as such a man himself to steal
motorbikes from six women.
Actor Quoc Truong has said he is leading a financially rich life thanks to owning a
dozen-branch restaurant chain and a cosmetics brand.
Wil'que offers a hybrid hotel concept in Vietnam, combining traditional luxuries
with shared spaces, catering to modern travelers, and offering new experiences.
The growing number of Airbnb guests in apartment buildings have become a
displeasure to many local residents as entertainment services are overwhelmed while
late-night noises disrupt their sleep.
The pre-Covid era will likely be remembered as a golden age for students studying
abroad. Once Vietnamese students began enrolling abroad in ever greater numbers,
more and more businesses sprung up to assist them.
A new machine called PhoneFarm, made of dozens of smartphones' circuit boards, can
be used to generate interactions on social media.
Dear Doctor, I have been purposefully limiting my meat intake and switching to
consuming more vegetables, hopefully to feel healthier. May I ask for your opinion
on this? (Trung, 34, Ho Chi Minh City)
HCMC's chaotic style of numbering addresses and multiple streets having the same
names are a constant source of headache for citizens.
A five-star train connecting Da Nang and Hue was launched on Tuesday, taking
passengers on a three-hour journey to explore Lang Co, one of worlds most beautiful
bays, and the Hai Van Pass, voted one of Asias most thrilling drives. ...
A collaboration between Tia-Thuy Nguyen and Dior has seen the creation of the Lady
Cloud artwork, a rendition of the legendary Lady Dior bag, emphasizing purity and
longevity.
Radhika Merchant, the fiance of Mukesh Ambanis son Anant, frequently opts for
apparel from high-end labels such as Herms and Versace.
Twenty-five-year-old Chinese office worker Tufei says her boyfriend has everything
she could ask for in a romantic partner: he's kind, empathetic, and sometimes they
talk for hours.
I give my wife all my salary, but do not share other incomes with her nor discuss
investment decisions.
Kimberly Conrad, ex-wife of Playboy's Hugh Hefner, has accused his widow, Crystal
Hefner, of attempting to tarnish her late husband's reputation for financial gain
through a memoir that delves into his secrets.
Vietnamese returning home after studying abroad often find it challenging to adapt
to the working environment possibly due to high expectations and low salaries,
analysts say.
Many sources claim that walking 10,000 steps a day brings numerous health benefits,
but does this help with weight loss? (Nhu, 30, Hanoi)
Vietnamese businesses lacking economies of scale could suffer from competition from
China, Dr. Phan Dang Tuat, president of the Vietnam Association for Supporting
Industries, said.
Sport and politics would ideally never mix but as the world becomes increasingly
divided on societal issues, sporting platforms have turned into lightning rods for
social activism.
Every morning, 25-year-old Bao Tran battles with whether or not to think of an
excuse to work from home instead of going to the office.
Masan Group was honored for having an outstanding M&A strategy during 2009-2023 at
the Vietnam Business Mergers and Acquisitions Forum 2023 on Nov. 28.
Besides visa waivers, foreign travelers also want Vietnam to quickly fix some of
its malaises that affect tourists such as taxi scams, slow immigration procedures
and pollution.
Shoppers took to stores across the world on a Black Friday that appeared subdued
compared with prior years, looking for discounted electronics, clothing and
household goods in the kickoff to the holiday shopping season crucial to big
retailers.
Australia will issue a national apology to all citizens affected by the
"Thalidomide tragedy", Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, more than
half a century after babies were born with birth defects when mothers took the
morning sickness pill.
Vietnam will have a newfound advantage in dealing with anti-dumping and anti-
subsidy investigations by other countries if major importers like the U.S. and EU
consider it a market economy.
Nguyen Vu Long merges his family's age-old baking skills with artisanal
craftsmanship, producing a remarkable array of mooncakes adorned with delicate gold
leaf.
With overcharging vendors blamed for reducing Vietnam's attractiveness, readers
said sometimes it's the vendors who are victims of haggling.
Midfielders Andreia Jacinto and Joana Marchao admitted that Portugal had a hard 90
minutes playing against an agile and disciplined Vietnam in the 2023 Women's World
Cup.
Initially constructed in 1959 for irrigation purposes, Dai Lai Lake near Hanoi has
evolved into a popular resort and green tourism area.
Nearly 12,000 houses have been flooded in a Russian region bordering Kazakhstan as
water levels in the Ural River keep rising and threatening more deluge, authorities
said Thursday.
The wedding festivities of Bruneis Prince Mateen and Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah,
spanning 10 days, attracted 5,000 dignitaries from around the globe and offered a
mesmerizing mix of tradition and opulence.
U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday TikTok was a national
security threat but also said a ban on the popular app would hurt some kids and
only strengthen Meta Platforms' Facebook, which the Republican has harshly
criticized.
The super wedding of an elite Indian couple took place over three days in Phu Quoc
island with a grandiose ceremony, an after party and a series of traditional
rituals.
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said criticism of his team at the Asian Cup was "a sign
of respect" as they prepare to face Bahrain in the last 16 on Wednesday.
A display of 30 original artworks during the Tet holidays will transport guests on
a journey through the past, present and future of Danang and Hoi An at
InterContinental Danang.
The vacancy rates in grade A office buildings in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 2023
were around 20% due to oversupply and the economic downturn.
Many individuals, fearing inflation, often pour all their money into land trading
with the hope of one day becoming wealthy only to live in constant worry about
mounting debt.
Fire sales of land plots have decreased in the second half of 2023 and the segment
remains the most popular on the property market, real estate consultancy Batdongsan
said.
Nvidia wishes to establish a base in Vietnam to develop the country's semiconductor
industry as it considers the Vietnamese market an important one, the Vietnamese
government said, citing the U.S. chipmaker's chief executive.
Tram Chim National Park, a sprawling 7,400-hectare sanctuary situated 150
kilometers from HCMC, beckons visitors with its rich biodiversity and dedicated
conservation efforts.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on banks to stop prioritizing a few
corporates for loans to reduce risks and increase other customers access to funds.
Com Nieu Sai Gon in HCMC is a 30-plus-year-old restaurant that promotes Vietnamese
cuisine worldwide, blending traditional tastes with contemporary innovation, making
it a popular destination for food enthusiasts.
Ever since her mothers vision worsened five years ago, Hat has become a shadow by
her mothers side that never leaves, always at her beck and call.
Among the glittering chandeliers and wooden benches of a stately and solemn New
York City courtroom, Donald Trump took the stand Monday, raising his right hand and
swearing his testimony would be truthful.
Automakers have low pricing strategies to lure all potential consumers in a
slumping market.
Travel website Agoda has ranked Da Lat fourth on a list of the 10 cheapest
destinations in the Asia-Pacific with average room rates of US$68 a night.
Hailed by CNN as a "must-try," old Hanois noodle soup shop Van entices diners with
crispy fried fish complemented by a savory broth.
The front wall, made from tiles, serves as both an architectural highlight and a
protection against sunlight and wind in the central region of Vietnam.
Vu Hong Thanh has been offering cooking classes to foreign tourists and expats
living in Vietnam since 2015.
Readers highlight their experiences of being dismissed after reaching 40, often as
companies sought to rejuvenate their teams or reduce expenses.
A crack of thunder booms as dozens of screens in a locked office flash between live
video of cars splashing through wet roads, drains sapping the streets dry, and
reservoirs collecting the precious rainwater across the tropical island of
Singapore.
Sebastin Piera, the two-time former president of Chile who faced social upheaval
followed by a pandemic in his second term, died Tuesday in a helicopter crash. He
was 74.
Many foreigners will be planning on how to celebrate their biggest holiday of the
year, but with only a short amount of time off work and feelings of homesickness
emerging as quickly as Santa on his sleigh.
NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam has been recognized for its commitment to being the
employer of choice, making exceptional outcomes, and positively impacting the
community through two-in-a-role awards: Great Place to Work and Fast Enterprise.
Step into the festive embrace of Saigon's weekend, where a noodle feast, lively
markets, and a workshop converge. Dive into the city's diverse offerings and
embrace the celebratory spirit.
My husband gives me VND5 million (US$206) for our familys expenses only and
criticizes me for overspending every time I tell him it is not enough.
This weekend, Hanoi invites visitors to embrace its cultural symphony as jazz, art,
and festive markets beckon, creating a harmonious journey through the heart of the
city.
My neighbors' family raises dozens of dogs for sale, and the smell of feces and
urine combined with the ear-splitting barking all day and night caused me so much
insomnia that I have had to seek psychological treatment.
Joe Hahn, the turntablist and creative director behind American rock band Linkin
Parks works, wrote on his Instagram account that he enjoyed his recent visit to
Vietnams capital.
Discover the enchanting allure of Ta Xua, a Vietnamese gem nestled among high
mountain peaks, offering breathtaking landscapes, local cuisine and unforgettable
cloud-hunting experiences.
Many e-commerce vendors are hiring people to make fake orders and put in high
reviews on their products to draw in gullible customers.
It took 25-year-old Thuy Linhs parents a few months to approve of her decision to
move out.
A blog dedicated to exploring artificial intelligence (AI) and other trending
technologies in the 21st century has said Vietnam is consolidating its role in the
development of electronic games worldwide.
Vietnam and the U.S. became comprehensive partners in 2013, and over the last 10
years, the two countries' relations have evolved in multiple aspects, including
trade and war reconciliation.
I am a dual citizen of Vietnam and the U.S. My Vietnamese passport expired during
the Covid-19 pandemic while my American passport is still valid.
Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury after a probe into hush
money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, becoming the first former U.S. president to
face criminal charges even as he makes another run for the ...
Dear doctor, I hear many people say that during pregnancy if I crave sweet food, I
will likely have a daughter, and if I crave sour food, I will likely carry a son.
A new caf atop a mountain in Sa Pa, the famous northern tourist town, has become an
attraction though it only serves a single type of coffee and snack.
In October I am finishing a beginner's course in Japanese that has three lessons a
week at the HCMC Youth Center.
I fear a family feud would break out if my in-laws discovered that their mother had
secretly given me and my husband a 1,500-square-meter land plot.
Hong Kong customs officials have arrested seven people linked to the territory's
largest ever money laundering case, involving about 14 billion Hong Kong dollars
(US$1.8 billion) some of it linked to a scam case in India.
Studying abroad is never a waste, although one should be prepared to invest
seriously in the journey, readers said.
I have been thinking about breaking up with my boyfriend lately so that he does not
have to work hard to try to afford a house for us anymore.
The expert stresses the importance of investing early as the financial market does
not require a large amount of starting capital, but rather skills and experience.
Japan's Kaoru Mitoma is a doubt for next month's Asian Cup after being ruled out of
action for up to six weeks with an ankle injury.
We started dating two years ago and all I know is my boyfriend is really wealthy,
though I do not know exactly what he does.
Im 36, just relocated to my foreign husbands country, and am still waiting for my
residential permit so that I can apply for a job.
I was born Vietnamese with Australian nationality. I want to come back to Vietnam
and buy a house to live.
The 19th Asian Games take place in the Chinese city of Hangzhou from Saturday after
a delay of a year caused by China's strict zero-Covid rules.
U.S. senator Jeff Merkley commended the important role of the late former defense
intelligence chief Nguyen Chi Vinh in mending the Vietnam-U.S. relations.
After its expansion in 2008, housing development in Hanoi has been uneven with
projects failing to get off the ground for years in some places while booming in
others.
Ivirgo Hair Factory is one of the leading Vietnamese wholesalers in the human hair
industry, with over 10 years of experience.
Socio-economic experts believe Blackpinks Hanoi concerts promoted the name of
Vietnam to more people worldwide, and showed how prospective the local market is
for upcoming arts and culture events.
My wife and I have been married for 12 years and have two children together.
Recently, we have been unable to find a common ground or a solution to our
problems.
We were each others first love. Our relationship lasted 10 years, even after all
the pain I caused her during our many reconciliations over the years.
A $5.4 billion hub port in HCMC's Can Gio District will be a breakthrough for both
the southern metropolis and the Mekong Delta, an economic expert said Friday.
Indonesia football coach Indra Sjafri believes Vietnam will be a tough opponent in
the SEA Games men's semifinals, but says his team has what it takes to make the
final.
Hoang, who got to the United States six years before I did, was about to finish his
Master's degree at a prestigious university. Should he stay on or return home?
Thai citizens of Vietnamese origin plan to build world's first "Vietnam Town" in
Thailand's Udon Thani province, visiting Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc was
informed Thursday.
Indian police cleared a suspected Chinese spy pigeon after eight months' detention
and released it into the wild Tuesday, news agency Press Trust of India reported.
Thinking you can spend as much as your monthly income is a huge mistake that many
young people make.
Without effective regulations to stop people from letting their dogs roam the
streets unmuzzled, I have to look out for them for my own safety.
As the chill sets in, infuse energy into your Hanoi weekend with vibrant
activities. Share moments with loved ones through festive fair, dining experiences,
a music show, and a film screening.
Over 10,000 people gathered at Ngo Mon Square to enjoy a night of light shows
created by French artists at the Hue Imperial Citadel, a symbol of the ancient
capital.
Dreaming of making it big in baseball, teenage brothers An Seung-han and An Seung-
young traveled hundreds of miles away from home to remote Deokjeok island, where
the sport and their team, are now the closest thing they have to a ...
Ngu Chi Son Peak, nestled within the Hoang Lien Son pass, beckons adventurers with
its sea of clouds, changing maple forests, and blooming flowers.
Experience an exciting Saigon weekend with a diverse array of events, from culinary
experiences and city tours to piano recitals and cinematic adventures in the
wilderness.
"I heard a loud noise like a bomb exploded," an eyewitness said about a four-story
house collapsing in Ho Chi Minh City Sunday. Nine people inside either escaped or
were rescued.
Borrowers are finding it difficult to secure new loans to pay off debts, as the
cost of getting a new loan might be just as high as paying the interest for the old
one.
Nguyen Hien spent around 400 million ($16,887) on tuition and expenses to complete
university, but her first job paid only VND6 million per month and she couldnt pay
her bills.
Innovation event InnoEx 2023 will bring together top-tier experts, entrepreneurs,
business executives, investors, and politicians to unplug innovation and embrace
sustainable growth in the business community.
Scenes of people hunting for tigers in central Thanh Hoa province and Vietnamese
Montagnard warriors over 100 years ago are among the things captured by French
photographer Pierre Dieulefils.
Sticky rice, lauded as the epitome of Vietnamese comfort food, has been named
Hanoi's top 10 vegetarian dishes by luxury travel magazine Cond Nast Traveler.
The generation gap is the biggest challenge facing owners of family businesses in
Vietnam, with differences in ideas between younger and older generations likely to
hamper business growth, a survey has found.
The Vietnamese tourism industry needs its perception changed in the long run if it
wants to progress.
Dana Peterson, the chief economist at the Conference Board, sees a clear conclusion
in the sharp decline of the U.S. business group's Leading Economic Index: If
recession isn't already taking hold in the United States, then it will soon. ...
Rolls have become a staple food and are adored among Vietnamese despite not
receiving as much attention as other foods. Here is a list of some of the most
flavorful rolls that you should try while visiting Vietnam.
In 1994, Nguyen Van Tri lost his job as a worker when the factory that he had
worked at for 18 years downsized. Today, Tri is the proud owner of Lap Phuc Co.
which specializes in precision mold making.
My wife and I have overcome many difficulties in our 16-year marriage. But now
she's had an affair.
Our familys Tet trip back to our hometown is costly and stressful, with VND30
million (US$1,222) spent on flights, not including gifts for relatives.
My IT engineer friends turned down several job offers with monthly salaries of
VND40 million (US$1,630), complaining that the pay was too low for them.
Retail bank deposits climbed to a record VND6.45 quadrillion (US$266.07 billion) at
the end of September due to investors lack of confidence in most other asset
classes.
In this mountain town in China's southwest, drifters and tarot card readers rub
shoulders with tech entrepreneurs and artists. Many are former city-dwellers in
search of an elusive prize in authoritarian China: Space for open discussion and
exchange of ideas. ...
In recent years, a new breed of traveler has emerged. They walk among the ancient
streets of Hanoi, gather in co-working cafes in Da Nang and can be found on white
beaches in Phu Quoc on a Monday afternoon.
A renovation project worth VND337 billion (US$13.85 million) will see changes made
to the infrastructure of the Saigon Opera House in HCMC center, making it a
location to host major events.
Vietnam is among destinations favored by people from South Korea for the Mid-Autumn
holiday, known as Chuseok in the country.
Economists cap Vietnams GDP growth this year at 6%, well short of the governments
target of 6.5%.
The lack of funds to widen the narrow main highway connecting HCMC with the Mekong
Delta has impeded traffic for years.
When I first traveled to Australia many years ago to study, I had to complete many
procedures when applying for the visa.
Situated a two-hour drive from Hanoi and still untouched by tourism, Da Cong Stream
lures visitors in search of relief from the heat, or those wanting a weekend
picnic.
Lets delve into traditional Vietnamese soup, known as canh, which is at the heart
of every home cooked meal from Hanoi to Saigon.
Foreigners photos of women buying jewelry and vendors gathering at a local market
during the late-19th and early-20th century can be found in a classic Vietnamese
historical book.
"Our commune has a foreign teacher now, guaranteeing a 6.0 IELTS score," my uncle
told me one day.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index rose 0.21% to 1,154.2 points Wednesday in its fourth
straight session in the green.
My mom thinks my wife doesnt deserve me and says I should choose either to move out
to live on our own or get divorced.
Electricity imports from Laos and China account for only a fraction of the demand
in northern Vietnam, where shortages are expected, according to the Ministry of
Industry and Trade.
After 8 years of being a caretaker, Mai Thy cried all night after finally checking
her mother into a nursing home.
Hyundai i10 and Kia Morning, the only cars in the hatchback A-size segment in
Vietnam, both saw their sales drop by 25-27% last month.
A house in central Quang Ngai Province is designed to have a sloping tiled roof to
quickly drain rainwater, avoid baking sunshine and allow cool wind from the sea.
What's arguably the most famous wet shirt in television history sold for 20,000
pounds ($25,000) on Tuesday water not included.
One of China's most powerful earthquakes in recent years killed at least 149 people
in a remote northwestern region, according to state media, with two people still
missing after the magnitude 6.2 temblor hit a week ago.
AI can now create content, make images, and even videos quickly.
I see myself as a useless 33-year-old man with no house, no car, and no family.
A driver who drove his seven-seat car into five vehicles in HCMCs Thu Duc City on
Sunday, killing an 18-year-old girl, said he was having a drinking party.
Vietnam has been making policy changes to open up the electricity industry to
private investors, but still remains far from creating a competitive market.
From Quebec to British Columbia to Hawaii, North America is facing an extraordinary
wildfire season -- and regions both near and far have found themselves increasingly
blighted by smoke exposure.
Russian socialite Sofia Kralow, best known for having married to a Dubai
millionaire, is facing a backlash for advising fellow women to raise [their]
standards and never date broke men.
Japan on Sunday marked the 78th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing on
Hiroshima, where its mayor urged the abolition of nuclear weapons and called the
Group of Seven leaders' notion of nuclear deterrence a "folly".
Every day at 11 a.m., Com Nha (Home Meals) eatery buzzes with diners seeking the
authentic taste of home cooked northern Vietnamese cuisine, made with locally
sourced ingredients.
Over a million 12th graders arrived at various sites across the country on Tuesday
to complete procedures to take Vietnams daunting high school graduation exam the
next two days.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index rose 0.23% to 1132.03 points Monday in its fifth
straight session in the green.
Morning Star International School, with its 28 years of history, is renowned for
offering a diverse international learning environment, high-quality teaching staff,
and an advanced international curriculum.
Im 28 years old. Im currently under extreme stress and suspect Im suffering from
antenatal depression.
Hoang Thao, 27, said that when she was in ninth grade she used to hate one of her
classmates just because she "had a mole right next to her mouth, which was an ugly
thing to see."
Every day at 7:30 a.m, 94-year-old Hanoian Dang Hanh Phuc waits excitedly for his
son to take him to his daytime nursing home.
Ri6 durian prices grown in the Mekong Delta have plunged by 30-40% to VND50,000-
55,000 ($2.13-2.34) per kilogram from early April.
It's now ten years since the Rana Plaza building, located in Dhaka, Bangladesh
collapsed. That fateful day, at least 1,132 people mainly garment workers were
killed and more than 2,500 injured.
Hue has always been known for its rich and wonderful food culture. In addition to
various traditional cakes, there is a unique drink that visitors must try when in
the ancient capital: salted coffee.
A ex-navy mechanic who lost his grandfather to a bomb has opened a garden of bombs
to remind current and future generations about the horrors of war.
Hanoi police have arrested 10 motorbike racers involved in a crash that led to the
death of a 27-year-old woman at a traffic light.
A bus in India plunged into a deep Himalayan ravine on Monday, killing at least 36
passengers and injuring several others, a government official said Monday.
Alex Pearlman shut the door on dreams of a standup comedy career almost a decade
ago, pivoting from the stage to an office cubicle where he worked a customer
service job.
When it comes to dealing with a Florida college student who uses public data and
social media to track the private jets of billionaires, politicians and other
celebrities, Taylor Swift apparently can't just shake it off.
In the last 12 months 1.4 million units of blood have been collected in Vietnam,
that equates to nearly 1.5% of the Vietnamese people donating at blood drives and
clinics across the country.
My wife seemed irritated when I asked her to give me VND20,000 (80 cents) to buy a
cup of coffee, though I give her VND18 million every month.
Readers have different favorite places for long-term stay in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam's Mid-Autumn Festival is steeped in tradition, with mooncakes at its core,
savored and shared as cherished gifts. Join us as we explore 12 iconic, decades-old
mooncake shops.
VUIHOC, an educational technology (EdTech) start-up, on July 31 announced a $6
million investment in a Series A funding round led by TNB Aura, reported Dau tu
(Investment) Newspaper.
Sabeco, the brewer of Saigon Beer, saw profits plunge 32% year-on-year to VND1.2
trillion ($50.7 million) in the second quarter as rising competition pumped up its
marketing expenses.
Dong Hoa Town lies along a captivating road in the central coastal Phu Yen
Province, boasting a blend of plains, hills, mountains, and sea.
When you have guests over or need to thaw chicken quickly, the following tips will
help you thaw it quickly while still ensuring its freshness and minimizing loss of
quality compared to using a microwave.
For nearly 30 years, this Hanoi alley eatery has charged higher prices for che than
anywhere else in Vietnam, twice as expensive as a bowl of hearty meaty pho.
American traveler Tyler Henthorn's journey from Ho Chi Minh City to the
northernmost Ha Giang Province revealed the beauty of Vietnam and the warmth and
kindness of its people.
Im a 32-year-old conventionally attractive office worker. Im dating a 33-year-old
man. Before we started dating, I knew he had a wife and a kid but they were
separated.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index rose 0.11% to 1109.54 points Wednesday in its fifth
straight session in the green.
After struggling to find her way to a marked parking space, Thuy eventually found
one right in front of a flower shop.
Im 29 and I have been dating my boyfriend for over a year now. Both our families
are preparing to meet to plan our future together.
An alleyway next to HCMCs biggest flower market has become an unusual street food
hub that can satisfy cravings for more than Vietnamese street delicacies.
"The past is never dead. It's not even past."
A man in South Korea's Gyeonggi Province has confessed to concealing his deceased
father's body in a freezer for over a year due to an inheritance dispute, leading
to police investigation.
World stocks rallied to their highest levels since late 2022 on Wednesday, with
year-end optimism high on hopes that major central banks such as the U.S. Federal
Reserve will start cutting interest rates early next year.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their
first face-to-face talks in a year on the sidelines of the APEC summit in San
Francisco on Thursday evening.
When Shanti Pereira sprinted to Singapore's first athletics Asian Games gold in 49
years no one was prouder than her parents watching from the stands in Hangzhou.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged Apple to make Vietnam an even more
important part of its supply and manufacturing chain and to improve the capability
of local businesses.
Huyen Anh's steamed rice cakes with grilled meat, a culinary gem in Hue, have
delighted locals and tourists alike for more than half a century, across three
generations.
Vu Viet Hung was sleeping last Tuesday night, when suddenly the air conditioner
shut down and all the alarm lights went off.
Golden Bridge in Da Nang has become a global phenomenon and internet sensation
since it was opened in 2018.
A week after wildfire ravaged the resort town of Lahaina, traumatized Maui
residents have grown weary from living off relief supplies while many are kept from
inspecting their homes and still left awaiting news about their missing loved one.
We got married in 2015 after five years of dating. We have two kids, a seven-year-
old daughter and a two-year-old son.
Loc Tai shop in Hanoi serves delightful che flavors while providing a glimpse of
the past.
A hotel inside a theme park in Chinas Zhejiang Province offers a view of a piggery
with some of the countrys rarest and highly valued pigs, charging guests up to
8,800 yuan ($1,300) a night.
Hai Phong's summer, adorned with red phoenix flowers, is renowned for its coconut
dessert drink, a refreshing beverage that helps beat the heat.
Jon Standen, the new principal of the Australian International School (AIS) in
Saigon, said a school that inspires students would help them love learning.
On the second night, tour guide Le Hai Dang who has 20 years experience, did not
know where to take his tourists to hang out in Hanoi, except Ta Hien beer street in
the Old Quarter.
Every time he reads news about a house fire, Dang Van Thanh experiences the sorrow
of losing his child again.
Timber businesses are struggling to find export orders, and are willing to grab
even small ones to keep their head above water.
Located deep inside an alley, a new coffee shop in Hanoi featuring several plants
in an outdoor venue has been drawing the attention of many customers.
For long an obscure, virtually unknown small fishing village, Mui Ne was swept into
international fame by a tourism tsunami a few decades ago.
My workplace is 8 km away. I used to drive my car to work, but have shifted to
riding a bicycle instead. The road less traveled has made all the difference.
The most difficult thing I had to do when I first came to live and work in South
Korea was throwing away trash.
Over the past two years, a collaborative effort between the government and local
residents has not only maintained Lo Lo Chai village's traditional values but also
given it a fresh image.
Singapore's annual exports fell for an 11th straight month in August as the trade-
reliant economy continues to grapple with global headwinds on inflation and
declining demand.
Nestled on Hang Bun Street, All Day Coffee, housed in a beautifully restored
century-old building, hosted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday.
Not merely a drink, coffee can be used to treat various health problems, including
acne, swelling, and dehydration, says Dr Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen, HCMC Hospital of
Dermato Venereology.
Vietnams population of 100 million people means trouble could haunt the countrys
demographic future sooner rather than later, with a quickly aging population a
major challenge.
Miss Photo 2012 runner-up Hoang Oanh says she is enjoying her current single life
by focusing on motherhood.
Vietnam is eyeing construction of a "super port" in Can Gio at a cost of US$6
billion, but it is too big a task for the coastal town.
Im 31 and married with kids. Im a graphic designer, my parents are retired and our
finances are average. I have always tried to work hard to improve our
circumstances.
Vietnamese businesses and culture are thriving in Bostons Little Saigon District
thanks to municipal, state and federal support that has helped the unique community
through the pandemic and lockdown.
The Covid-19 pandemic, which killed millions of people and wreaked economic and
social havoc, no longer constitutes a global health emergency, the WHO said Friday,
warning that the threat remained.
The 2023 SEA Games opening ceremony lit up Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom
Penh this Friday with dance, lighting and fireworks shows.
At 10 p.m. March 28, Nguyen Thao was glued to her computer, fingers furious at the
keyboard, completing a love letter for her customer.
Ha An, 22, says she was scared when naked bodies with her face superimposed on them
spread on social media like Twitter and groups on Telegram.
With Hoi An forecast to be one of most crowded tourist destinations during the
five-day holiday break later this month, here are seven ways to escape the crowds.
Warm hospitality, convenient visa policies and modern infrastructure make Thailand
a top outbound destination among Vietnamese tourists, some of whom call it their
"second home."
A house that resembles a kite stands out in the countryside of Quang Nam Province,
built in 2020 by a teacher because it reminded her of childhood growing up in the
village.
From borrowing money by mortgaging his father-in-laws property to set up a coconut
oil plant to earning trillions of dong (VND1 trillion = $42.19 million) a year, Cu
Van Thanh has come a long way.
You can now enjoy the fanciest version of pho right in the heart of Hanoi.
It is 7 o'clock in the morning, and the daily briefing starts in a tense
atmosphere. The department head grimaces: "How did we lose this case, weren't there
positive developments yesterday?"
Around 60% of consumers in Thailand said higher household expenses are a concern,
while 58% pointed to a decline in savings, according to a recent survey.
A Nevada jury decided Thursday that a man should serve life in state prison with no
chance of parole for breaking into a room at a Las Vegas Strip hotel-casino and
killing two Vietnamese tour leaders in 2018.
After nearly a year as an accountant at a logistics company, Huyen My knew it was
time for a change.
Even by Alaska standards, there is a lot of snow this winter.
For a considerable amount of time Sa Pa has been the most popular tourist
destination in northern Vietnam amongst both domestic and international tourists,
with thousands of visitors making their way to the mountainous town every day.
Veteran Nguyen Van Thien never expected that his lost war diary in 1967 would find
its way back home after more than half a century.
The French consulate general building in Ho Chi Minh City shows off the enduring
beauty of 19th-century architecture set amid lush greenery.
Thuan Hung craft village in Can Tho offers a chance to witness the age-old art of
rice paper making, an intangible cultural heritage.
Investors from Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Malaysia invested about
$1.4 billion in merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in Vietnam's real estate sector
in the first seven months of this year.
French paintings of Tau Hu canal, Lang pagoda, and Hue historic citadel in the 20th
century are being publicly displayed for the first time ever in Vietnam.
Shelmith Nyawira Muriuki became the female winner of VnExpress Marathon for the
second race straight in Nha Trang on Sunday, after winning the Quy Nhon race two
months ago.
Ho Chi Minh City offers more than just entertainment and shopping in its center.
Visitors can indulge in a leisurely pastime by observing the city from the Saigon
River.
People around me have been nitpicking at me as I havent gotten married despite
being almost 40.
Nestled against a mountain, approximately 70 kilometers from Hanoi, lies the Dia
Tang Phi Lai Pagoda. Here, visitors have the opportunity to wander barefoot through
the pagodas hallowed grounds.
Vietnam does not have a retirement visa that allows one to stay for many years,
while its infrastructure and healthcare systems are not very attractive, according
to readers.
Sidewalks in the capital are back to normal taken over by motorbike parking,
restaurants and shops that leave no room for walking after they were cleared last
month for pedestrians.
Nam A Bank on Friday named standing vice chairman Tran Ngo Phuc Vu as the new
chairman.
The architects flexibly used triangles in designing the house, from its facade and
fence to its interior, to create a unique and eye-catching building.
Just out of college then, Le Thi Van vividly remembers the fear within as she first
visited the notoriously drug-infested Long Luong Commune. Her task: convince
children to attend school.
It's an image that has become synonymous with Vietnam's stupendous scenic beauty
the limestone karsts and isles magically rising out of green, placid waters in Ha
Long Bay.
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday called China a "ticking time bomb" because of
its economic challenges and said the country was in trouble because of weak growth.
When Phu Quoc comes to mind, most people envision beaches and swimming adventures.
However, tucked away deep within Phu Quoc National Park lies a different scene, one
that sparks the curiosity of travelers.
Vibrant colors and simplicity create an alluring spectacle at lotus ponds in the
northern province of Thai Binh during summer, exuding an air of nobility.
Despite unfavorable weather conditions, parents across Vietnam gathered at
examination sites on Wednesday as over a million examinees participate in the high
school graduation examination.
The vacancy rate at grade A office buildings in HCMC are likely to rise to 29% late
this year from 4.2% now, real estate consultancy Knight Frank Vietnam has said.
Vietnam-South Korea relations will continue to develop successfully in the future,
Vietnam Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong said at a Friday meeting
with visiting South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.
A remarkable group of Mekong giant catfish, weighing between 45 and 100 kilograms
each, are raised in a 2,000 square-meter pond in the Mekong Delta capital Can Tho.
Thermal power plants in northern Vietnam are short of over one million tons of coal
for power production for this and next month, which could intensify electricity
shortage in the region.
Taylan Turan, Group Head of Retail Banking and Strategy for HSBC's Wealth and
Personal Banking business, said Vietnam is one of the bank's most strategic markets
due to its potential for wealth and personal banking.
Electricity and telecommunications cables spread like spider webs on many Hanoi
streets, affecting its looks and threatening public safety.
The four facades of Ho Chi Minh City's iconic Ben Thanh Market have been repainted
with the original "old cream" color after being rundown for many years.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index rose 0.52% to 1,052.25 points Monday in its fifth
straight session in the green.
The influx of expats into Vietnam, especially the capital Hanoi, has brought
changes in various fields to meet their needs, including in real estate.
Im a 54-year-old Vietnamese living abroad who recently married a 36-year-old woman.
We met 4 years ago when I was traveling in Vietnam.
Saigons Tu Phu coffee shop in District 3 is known for its vibrantly colored pagoda-
style design.
Singapore companies consider Vietnam a rising star and a favorite investment
destination in Southeast Asia thanks to the countrys development and policy
reforms.
With World Children's Day just around the corner, this is a good time to highlight
the important progress Vietnam has made for its more than 27 million children, as
well as the challenges that still need to be addressed.
Authorities have replaced degraded railings, set up a lighting system and renovated
the sidewalk along the West Lake, a Hanoi icon.
A restaurant in Moc Chau District in the northern Son La Province, famous for its
dairy industry, has succeeded in making a milk hotpot that has found favor with
foodies.
Less than the fingers on one hand
A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing 2,000 euros (US$2,175) from a French
tourist's backpack while working at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City's downtown District
1.
Thanh, 38, has survived a stroke but now, unable to walk, losing his job and
becoming a burden on his family, faces a grim future.
A garbage truck driver in Ho Chi Minh City was fined VND2.5 million (US$98) for
entering a restricted road and breaking a taxi's side mirror during a traffic
altercation.
Denim giant Levi Strauss & Co. said Thursday that it's slashing its global
corporate workforce by 10% to 15% in the first half of the year as part of a two-
year restructuring plan that seeks to cut costs and simplify ...
U.S. employers are bracing for the largest increase in health insurance costs in a
decade next year, according forecasts from healthcare consultants, but workers may
be somewhat spared this time around in a tight labor market.
LVMH heir Frdric Arnault is attracting attention the world over for being seen with
Blackpinks Lisa on many occasions and his business achievements.
What happens to the body when a human gets heatstroke? How can we protect ourselves
in a warming planet? To answer these burning questions, Arizona researchers have
deployed a robot that can breathe, shiver and sweat.
If people accept they have to sacrifice a bit of their convenience, Hanoi can take
several steps forward in its motorbike restriction plans.
Despite repeated failures, Long, 57, returned to Ho Chi Minh City to sell salted
coffee. Surpassing 1,000 cups in sales each day, he has defied the odds, forging a
success story.
Nestled in the coastal commune of My An in the central province of Binh Dinh, My An
Beach offers visitors an unspoiled haven for swimming, camping, snorkeling, and
catching seafood.
A man who allegedly robbed a VietinBank branch in Da Nangs Hai Chau District was
apprehended by the police late Friday night.
Twenty-one people were killed after a fire broke out in the east wing of the
inpatient department of a hospital in China's capital Beijing, the Beijing Daily
reported on Tuesday.
Here's a list of some of the best places to enjoy salted coffee in the ancient
capital of Hue, based on the opinions of both residents and visitors.
Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hoi An and Phu Quoc are among the 10 destinations that
Canadian publication The Travel recommends for a trans-Vietnam trip.
The iconic Hermes Birkin bag saw returns of 38% on average in 2020, the highest on
the luxury bag market, and their prices have continued to increase each year since.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index dropped 1.76% to 1021.25 points Monday in its fifth
straight losing session.
Hundreds of races with nearly half a million participants showed increasing
attraction of Vietnamese marathons this year.
I have been an IELTS teacher in Vietnam for more than eight years and have taken
the exam twice.
"We cannot bear this loss anymore; the more gasoline we sell, the more money we
lose," the owner of a gas station in the Mekong Delta said.
Nguyen Thanh Tuan and Nguyen Phuoc Duy decided to collect the emerald landscapes of
Vietnam into a photo journal of their trips across the country.
Images of a Vietnamese tourist practicing yoga in tight leggings at Gyeongbokgung
Palace in South Korea have ignited a heated debate on social media.
A man in Hanoi has been put under a police investigation after selling phones and
accessories on e-commerce platforms without paying taxes.
A woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering a man from HCMC using cyanide and
attempting to stage a suicide by driving a car off a cliff.
I had a small joy yesterday afternoon, at an intersection in District 1 in downtown
Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam is a bright spot on the gloomy global economic scene, the head of the
National Assembly's Economic Committee, Vu Hong Thanh, has said.
With a price tag of around VND3 million per flight, each passenger can experience a
bird's-eye view of the bustling center of Ho Chi Minh City for approximately 15
minutes.
For nearly four decades, Thuan Yen restaurant at Co Dao Market in Hai Phong has
delighted diners with its crab spring rolls, featuring a crispy crust and a
delectable filling of crab meat.
Indulge your taste buds at Ba Gia, a three-generation breadstick shop in Hai Phong.
Filled with a family-recipe pate, their renowned breadsticks will leave you longing
for more.
The Ben Thanh Tham Luong metro line will have nine stations underground and one
elevated station, all with a modern design.
A passenger bus running on fixed routes in Da Nang City was found to have violated
speed limit 450 times in May.
Nestled in Hanoi's Tay Ho district, Philo Garden coffee shop transports visitors to
a tropical garden sanctuary, enveloping them in lush greenery.
Miss Ethnic Vietnam Nong Thuy Hang said working in the entertainment industry was
much harsher than she ever imagined.
Can Gio resort town is set to become an entertainment and tourism hub not just of
Ho Chi Minh City but of Southeast Asia.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index dropped marginally to 1069.45 points Wednesday, with
foreign investors net selling for the fifth straight session.
Dear Doctor, I have heard many say that eating sweet treats such as chocolate can
boost a woman's emotions and sexual desire. What do you think about this? (Mai, 25,
Hanoi)
Foreign runners see VnExpress Marathon HCMC Midnight as an opportunity to push
themselves to their limits and enjoy the Saigon nightlife.
I had an affair and my wife found out. Because our children are still young, she
insisted on staying together, but no longer as husband and wife.
Benjamin Schwarz, General Manager of the newly-opened Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City
Centre, shared how millennials and Gen Z professionals have driven the trend of
blended travel.
Dementia affects around 500,000 Vietnamese aged above 60, accounting for 5% of the
population in the age group, while more young people have it too.
Conglomerate Masan bought and sold stakes in 11 companies in the last decade to
build up its ecosystem of retail and consumer goods.
You are working hard to buy a house in Saigon, but there are thousands of other
people putting in 10 times more effort than you.
A clothes seller in HCMC's Ben Thanh Market has been prohibited from doing business
for a week after charging a Japanese tourist 12 times the normal price for socks.
Over 42,300 condotels remained unsold at the end of June amid weak demand even
after the government resolved the legal issues that once made them a somewhat risky
investment.
Among Vietnam's group of four Michelin-starred restaurants, Hibana by Koki stands
out as a unique establishment, departing from traditional Vietnamese cuisine to
deliver a Japanese experience with high-quality ingredients.
English song "Making My Way of star Son Tung-MTP has reached 3.6 million listeners
after debuting on YouTube midnight Thursday.
Many tourism projects have been left unfinished on Son Tra Peninsula, a nature
reserve and key defense location, after being classified as illegal.
Not long ago, in the northern province of Bac Giang, which is a neighbor of Hanoi,
a 13-year-old girl gave birth in the bathroom of her parents' house.
A 40-year-old Chinese-style porridge shop in Saigon is well-known for its unique
topping: mangrove worms.
Many businesses often complain that if they increase wages for their workers, their
goods will not be competitive due to high prices. However, this is just a poor
excuse.
After Hlaing Htet Aung landed another vicious kick to his opponent's chest, the
referee called a stop to the bout of traditional Myanmar boxing, the crowd cheered
and the ringside band ended their tune with a flourish.
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I stupidly made the biggest mistake a woman could make: I had an affair. My husband
knew and he forgave me.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index rose 2.03% to 1,088.29 points Tuesday in its fifth
straight session in the green.
I am writing this before the second leg of the 2022 AFF Cup final as I dont want
the result of this one game to dictate the legacy of Coach Park Hang-seo.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc told the overseas Vietnamese community on Saturday night
that he appreciated the contributions they have made to their homeland and to the
success of Vietnam's foreign relations.
I walked into a supermarket in the U.S. searching for some instant pho, a glimpse
of my cuisine and culture in a faraway land. Upon entering the instant noodle rows,
I only saw Chinese, Thai, and Japanese versions of pho. ...
When I was little, I couldn't understand why the big football tournaments were a
joy to men but not women.
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A group of doctors and nurses whod postponed their nuptials to fight the Covid-19
pandemic have been rewarded with a dazzling collective wedding thats a tribute to
their heroic efforts.
Achieving universal healthcare, while being a noble pursuit, is not without
challenges, especially amid the coronavirus pandemic. To do that, global
cooperation is essential.
Nestled along Pasteur Street in District 3, Thuy's beverage cart is a Saigon gem.
Her coconut drink, beloved by locals, sells over 1,000 cups daily.
It's been four, long, hot months since Sunardi's village has seen any rainfall as
an El Nino-induced drought parches Indonesia, so the tobacco farmer does the only
thing he can do to get water: dig up a dry river bed. ...
A Thanh Hoa eatery has been serving mouthwatering shrimp rolls to locals and
tourists for nearly 50 years, becoming a must-try specialty in the city.
The central beach city of Da Nang is a favorite hotspot for Vietnamese tourists
this summer, followed by Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, according to travel agency
Booking.com.
These days, Tam Coc in Ninh Binh Province famous for boat tours through limestone
karst mountains is dyed in golden yellow with ripening paddy fields during the
harvest season.
Vietnam is overloaded with plastic waste, but our readers believe that if every
single person can make a small change, we will see things get better.
An Nhien Garden restaurant, just 4 kilometers from Hue's Truong Tien Bridge, offers
a serene setting and delightful vegetarian cuisine, attracting locals and tourists
alike.
I was among my classs top 3 students, but I dropped to the bottom in the ranking
after I was relentlessly picked on.
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha got a soaking on Friday as a surprise
participant in one of the world's biggest water fights, showing no signs of any
dampened spirits from a slump in popularity just weeks from an election. ...
My husband and I have been married for six months. He likes to indulge himself, has
no opinion of his own and is easily influenced by his friends. And so Im the one
that takes care of our finances.
I patiently turned on my turn signal and waited for 10 minutes. Not a single car
stopped to let me turn.
Foreign tourists have complained about problems going through Vietnam's major
airports, from the long wait to the cold faces, but some said they never had a
problem.
It is almost midnight, and above a semi-abandoned Bangkok shopping center, Ghost
Radio is on air.
As a country girl coming to the city to work, I was exposed to many new and
exciting things, including him.
A subsea cable thats about to be decommissioned is now the only fully functional
pathway that connects Vietnams internet with the rest of the world.
Chau sells Mekong Delta-style fermented fish noodle soup in Saigon and for almost
10 years, her restaurant on Nguyen Thien Thuat Street in District 3 has been a hit.
Malaysia defender Azam Azmi hit Doan Van Hau outside of the pitch but the referee
still awarded Vietnam a penalty kick, to the chagrin of the Malaysian team.
If we continue the practice of burying the dead and then exhuming bodies for
reburial, it will not only become too expensive, but will also lead to a shortness
of space for the living in the next 10 years.
Vietnam will build HCMC into an international financial center and a destination
for the middle class and the intelligentsia, especially young talents, says Party
chief Nguyen Phu Trong.
In the Mekong Delta province of An Giang, the once regular, much-awaited flooding
season has become a cherished memory. A photo collection by a native shows why.
On a recent trip to one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, I was surprised to
find a T-shirt priced at S$35 (US$26), almost twice the cost of a similar shirt
with comparable material in HCMC.
A Chinese company director in Binh Duong Province in southern Vietnam was sentenced
to life imprisonment on Tuesday for the murder of a pregnant colleague following a
work-related dispute.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un discussed practical issues in stepping up military
cooperation with Russia's defence minister, state KCNA news agency said on Sunday,
having what KCNA called a "fresh heyday" of relations between the two countries.
To savor a bowl of dried squid bamboo shoot soup in the 500-year-old Bat Trang
Village of Hanoi, visitors are required to make a reservation priced at VND400,000
(US$17) per person.
Two companies, Upside Foods and Good Meat, said they have received final U.S.
Department of Agriculture approval to sell lab-grown meat, paving the way for the
nation's first-ever sales of the product.
Almost everyone has a social media account these days, be it Facebook, Zalo, or
Instagram, and many are eager to share a nice photo on their accounts, creating a
more fabulous version of their life online.
Moonlight 1, a luxury apartment complex in the heart of five-star urban area Anlac
Green Symphony, will be home to experts and lecturers working at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech
Park.
Hotel and flight searches by Indian travelers to Vietnam surged nearly four-fold
against pre-pandemic levels, with Vietnamese carriers racing to launch more direct
flights to tap into the worlds most populous country.
While Thai fans were ashamed and apologetic about their players' antics during the
SEA Games football final against Indonesia on Tuesday night, others were amused by
them.
Southeast Asias king of fruit," the durian, has made a short and sweet cameo in
Netflix movie "A Tourist's Guide to Love."
These seven restaurants are popular among those who want to eat healthy while still
enjoying delicious food in Saigon.
I am a 34-year-old female office worker. I have been told that Im very charming,
but Ive been single for almost 8 years, and I stay at home to take care of my
nieces.
I got to know my husband in college. We have a 4-year-old child together. If he
hadnt had an affair, then my family would be happy.
Even before his onions are fully grown, Philippine farmer Luis Angeles races to
harvest the crop and cash in on eye-watering prices for a vegetable that has become
a luxury item in the country.
Saigon Beer brewer Sabeco saw revenue jump 33% from 2021 to VND35.24 trillion ($1.5
billion) last year as consumption bounced back after two years of Covid-19.
My husband is controlling and does not respect my family. The sad family wife made
me have an affair, leading to a very sad ending.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index closed this week with a 108-point gain as expectations
of inflation being kept under control improved investor sentiment.
The goose hangs high for Vietnamese living in Qatar as the World Cup provides
money-making opportunities, discounted prices and fewer working hours.
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Vietnams benchmark VN-Index surged 1.28 percent to 1,307.91 points Wednesday, its
highest since May 9, with 76 percent of tickers rising.
A key highway connecting HCMC with Dong Nai and Ba Ria Vung Tau provinces has
badly deteriorated, posing a traffic hazard, but disputes between its operator and
the government delay repairs.
My old English teacher was recently approached by a person who needs to take an
IELTS test for some reason.
With three generations perfecting the art of pate and butter, this banh mi shop in
HCMC's District 1 can sell over 1,000 loaves and use half a ton of cold cuts daily.
After dozens of years of living in the United States, my uncle decided to move back
to Vietnam. He brought nearly US$300,000 for his plans to resettle in his homeland,
but was shocked to hear the prices of a tube ...
Hoi An's lively culture and unique historical stories are reflected in outdoor
performance show Hoi An Memories, a combination of art and culture.
The To Ky noodle shop serves a unique dish of sacha sauce noodles made with a
family recipe that has been passed down for three generations, and that includes 30
ingredients.
An elderly patient hooked up to a tangle of tubes lies struggling for breath in a
Bangkok hospital as Thailand battles a "drastic increase" in respiratory problems
caused by a spike in air pollution.
Located not far from iconic tourist attractions and royal tombs, here is a list of
10 hotels recommended by Dutch-based online travel agency Booking.com as the best
in Hue to escape the summer heat.
Royal International Corp., which runs the countrys biggest casino in the northern
province of Quang Ninh, has reported losses for a fourth straight year in 2022.
Social housing developer Hoang Quan Corp. (HQC) has seen its stock surge 26% within
one week as the government announced plans to prioritize credit for affordable
housing projects.
President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday delivered a nuclear warning to the West over
Ukraine, suspending a bilateral nuclear arms control treaty, announcing new
strategic systems had been put on combat duty and warning that Moscow could resume
nuclear tests.
Putting quality over profit during inflationary times, Manila restaurant manager
Ely Cundangan has refused to mess with her signature beef marrow stew
Jellied pork is an essential component of Lunar New Year meals for families in
northern Vietnam.
Coach Park Hang-seo is ending his stint with Vietnam because he's reached his limit
and the development of the team depends on the next coach. he told the press.
Vietnam aims to become a modern industrial country with upper-middle income by
2030, and a developed, high-income country by 2050.
The Animals Asia Foundation is helping protect endangered wild elephants in the
central mountainous province of Dak Lak, home to Vietnam's largest elephant
population.
A favored summer retreat during French colonial times, Tam Dao is dubbed a mini
version of Da Lat with year-round cool climate, foggy landscape and old villas.
Vietnam languishes near the bottom of a global ranking in post-pandemic
international arrivals recovery after fully reopening its doors to foreign visitors
mid-March this year.
Bui Huy Tuong, a freelance photographer working in Da Lat, wandered around the city
capturing random moments of beauty.
To me, life is like a river, never running straight. If it's blocked at one point,
the water will simply flow from another.
The southern border province of Tay Ninh has helped Cambodias rescue teams in
putting out a fire at a casino in Tbong Khmum province, saving four trapped
employees, said the provincial police on Monday.
Sources allege that 69-year-old actress Liu Xiaoqing was involved in a romantic
relationship with a 49-year-old photographer while still married.
A car collided with a funerary procession in Hanoi's Phuc Tho District on Thursday
morning, killing one person and injuring three others.
Thailand has declared a special government holiday on July 31 to offer people six
days of uninterrupted holidays as part of efforts to spur tourism.
Vietnamese electric automaker VinFast said on Friday it will list in the United
States via a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Black Spade
Acquisition Co.
A 17-meter-long (56-foot-long) sperm whale died after washing up on a beach in
Bali, a conservation official said Sunday, making it the third whale that beached
itself on the Indonesian island in just a little over a week. ...
Many readers said they have no problems with Vietnam's e-visa procedures, or the
website's Vietnamese name, but want longer stay.
How should we manage our finances as a married couple? Should each partner keep
their own, give all of the money to the other partner, or should they keep separate
and joint accounts?
Recently, hundreds of people have been waiting in line daily at several
transportation offices in Hanoi to update or renew their driver's licenses.
Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo emphasized the meaning of the 3-0 win of Vietnam
against Malaysia on Tuesday, saying its a gift for the fans before 2022 ends.
The past month has been exciting yet exhausting. The World Cup has kept many of us
up till the very early mornings.
At the peak year-end travel season, Ho Chi Minh City is beginning to look more like
the international tourist hotspot it was before the Covid-19 pandemic struck.
Da Lat is famous as a hill resort station with great weather conditions and scenic
beauty, earning several accolades like the City of Flowers, an awesome honeymoon
destination and so on.
One of the 11 elevated stations of Ho Chi Minh Citys Metro Line No.1 is now 99%
complete.
Do you still buy a daily newspaper? Or perhaps a Sunday paper? If you do either,
you are probably aged over 40, and in a dwindling minority in most parts of the
world.
Vietnam is one of five most popular travel destinations for Russians for New Year
holiday, according to flight booking data from Russian travel site OneTwoTrip.
With red-tiled roofs, white walls, pink bougainvillea flowers and arched doorways,
four seaside resorts give visitors a feeling of being lost on a Mediterranean
beach.
HCMC is among the fastest sinking cities in the world, subsiding by 16.2 mm
annually, with groundwater extraction and high-rise buildings to blame, a study has
found.
Fish-based oil could claim "the throne" due to its nutritive value and reasonable
price.
The business of providing loans to small and medium firms is booming in Vietnam
with the rise of several platforms offering more accessible credit than traditional
banks.
Chinese rural influencer and YouTube star Li Ziqi made a surprising comeback after
a three-year hiatus, capturing widespread attention with her unexpected appearance
in a new video.
The water in a canal at Singapores Kembangan subzone turned reddish on multiple
occasions, allegedly due to a discharge from a car wash company.
Should I drink black turtle bean water everyday to lose weight and have better
skin, as suggested by some? (Ngoc, 20)
I want to file for a legal separation with my husband first, but I dont know how to
notify our families.
My daughter took a bus to school every day for the past two years until it all
became too much.
Though Ha Long Bay has long been famous for its cruises, a seaplane tour allows
foreign tourists to see the UNESCO heritage site from a different angle, at over
300 meters.
My wife and I are both 30 years old. I work in shifts, while my wife is an office
worker.
If Vietnamese businesses strengthen export and investment in Mexico, it will be
easier for them to penetrate into the U.S. market, said the Mexican ambassador to
Vietnam.
Readers fear a plan to expand Da Lat will dilute its identity as a cool summer
escape.
A 100-year-old Tay home in the northern highlands Ha Giang Province is now a coffee
shop and mostly intact.
American magazine Travel+Leisure has called a journey through Vietnam and Thailand
one of world's 21 life-changing trips everyone should experience at least once.
Right from the beginning of 2023, many banks have announced their plans for merge
and acquisition (M&A) deals and capital increase.
Runners across the country have hit the roads during the first few days of the
Lunar New Year in the hope of having a healthy year.
Trong Nghia's business has got over 6,000 orders to clean shoes and handbags and
earned VND800 million in the runup to Tet (the Lunar New Year).
Christmas came early for 165 people from the small northern Belgian village of
Olmen who won 142,897,164 euros ($150.81 million) in the EuroMillions lottery this
week, the biggest group win ever in Belgium.
South Korean cinema chain CGV Vietnam reported average daily box office collections
of over US$361,000 in the third quarter.
With skyscrapers instead of public infrastructure rising up from land lots of
buildings relocated from Hanois downtown areas, the capitals urban planning seems
to be missing in action.
Inside the UNESCO-recognized Imperial Citadel, the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum
stores over 11,000 antique artifacts of the Nguyen Dynasty, Vietnams last ruling
family, including 33 recognized as national treasures.
Despite the current global economic downturn, Vietnam remains a bright spot in the
region with high GDP growth, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said.
Bem is a Corgi dog who climbed the 2,800-meter Ta Xua Peak in northern Vietnam with
his human and recorded the entire journey on his camera.
A cold wave set to sweep across northern Vietnam from Monday is expected to bring a
drop in temperatures and trigger heavy rainfall in central regions, according to
the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
About 475 damaged ballots were retrieved from a ballot box that was burned early
Monday in southwest Washington, a county official said Tuesday.
A Chinese man, known online as "Sudden Fantasy" and nicknamed "a lady killer," has
gained over 1 million followers within a month by sharing his life as a "kept man"
financially supported by his Japanese wife.
A cleaner from Bangladesh, dedicated 27 years of his life working in Malaysia
without a single day off to provide a better future for his children, who have now
become a judge, doctor, and engineer.
For most young adults, moving out of home is a rite of passage but in Hong Kong
Russia's richest people added $152 billion to their wealth over the past year,
rebounding from the huge loss of fortunes they experienced just after the Ukraine
war began, Forbes Russia said.
Thu Thuy, an online seller in Nghe An Province, dispatched goods when she received
a screenshot of a bank payment transaction from a buyer, but the money never
arrived.
For a crab noodle soup restaurant in HCMC, the open secrets to drawing its
customers are a special chili sauce and fresh seafood toppings.
In Dak Lak Province in Vietnam's Central Highlands, locals turn durian into many
delicious dishes, and one of the most popular methods of cooking is to grill the
whole fruit over charcoal.
Without any signs, chairs, or a fixed location, Lan has been serving satisfied
customers banh mi with grilled beef rolled in betel leaves for over 30 years.
Television sales have soared in the last two days as the football World Cup 2022
began unlike previous events when demand would skyrocket a month before kickoff.
With the way liquidity has been plunging in Vietnams property market, it could
experience a recession next year, says Le Hoang Chau, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh
City Real Estate Association (HoREA).
Mobilizing capital for the property sector through bond or stock issuances needs to
be supervised to ensure industry transparency, Ministry of Construction Nguyen
Thanh Nghi said Monday.
Rice harvest season in the Pu Luong Nature Reserve lasts longer than in other
regions, giving visitors a 11th hour chance to enjoy the golden magnificence of
ripening paddy fields.
Auto sales in Vietnam went up for the third month in a row with 30,846 units sold
in August, up 247% from the low base in the same month last year.
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A large-scale study has highlighted the "triple burden" of child malnutrition in
Southeast Asia
A paddleboat tour amid limestone karst mountains, a climb up Mua Cave and the
world's largest population of Delacour's langurs are among the attractions Ninh
Binh has to offer.
A man high on drugs broke into a hospital, stole an ambulance and caused mayhem in
Ninh Kieu District of Mekong Deltas Can Tho.
Grade A offices are seen to gain momentum in 2022 onward, as tenants begin to
assess new hybrid working arrangements.
A Chinese influencers disclosure of her affair with a married official, who
allegedly left her to marry another mistress, has sparked widespread anger and
scrutiny on social media.
A 29-year-old Malaysian pharmacist was murdered in Australia's Melbourne last week,
with a homeless man accused of the crime.
An Australian man sentenced to prison in Japan asserted that a language mix-up led
a Japanese homeowner to mistakenly believe he was attempting a robbery during a
late-night encounter.
A court on Monday ordered Australia's Qantas Airways to pay a combined A$170,000
(US$114,000) to three baggage handlers it unlawfully sacked in 2020, implying a big
damages bill for a lawsuit involving about 1,700 former workers whose jobs were
outsourced. ...
You don't have to worry about regular maintenance with a brand new electric car,
while with a petrol car, you don't have to look for a charging station.
Step into the captivating world of Tran Dung's tea shop, a hidden gem in Saigon
that has upheld Chinese tea traditions for over 70 years, enchanting visitors with
its nostalgic charm.
One in five American adults have a family member who was killed by a gun --
including by suicide -- and a similar percentage said they've been threatened with
one, according to a survey released Tuesday.
Bitter and earthy. Fit for instant brews only. Robusta coffee has a dire
reputation, but a small group of farmers in Vietnam is trying to turn the bean's
fortunes around as a warming world threatens the industry.
Readers have good reasons both for enforcing strict uniform rules in Vietnamese
schools, and for relaxing them.
The Australian travel newspaper Traveller has just published an article introducing
20 of the world's most affordable and valuable destinations that tourists should
visit in 2023, including Vietnam.
When Nguyen Minh Nguyet used a dating app for the first time, she didn't think the
Frenchman she spontaneously messaged would end up being her soul mate.
In the northern city of Hai Phong, from the early morning to late at night,
visitors can enjoy a variety of food and drinks.
Bank loans, in 2022, exceeded deposits for the first time in 10 years, causing a
liquidity crunch and a deposit interest rate race.
Ho Chi Minh Citys outlying Can Gio District is home to a UNESCO-recognized mangrove
forest, a monkey colony and a world of fresh seafood.
Vietnamese chef Pham Quang Minh spent about a month creating a vegan salmon sushi
dish with easy-to-find ingredients like red algae and jelly powder.
Since it opened four years ago, a steamed rice crepes stall in HCMC has gained
increasing popularity for a distinctive, tangy, Da Lat inspired dish with chicken
offal.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Vietnam is one of four emerging markets for the tech giant
that have contributed to the company's success in the second quarter of 2022.
Hanoi opened its first dedicated dog park allowing animal lovers and their furry
friends to unleash themselves on 1,650-square-meters of land.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index plunged 4.82 percent to 1,238.84 points Thursday, a
year low, as 163 out of 484 tickers on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange hit the
floor.
Va Cave, deep inside Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in central Vietnam, has more
than 100 cone-shaped stalagmites that rise from clear green water.
A presidential election unlike any other in U.S. history entered its last full day
on Monday with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris scrambling for an edge in a tight
contest each portrays as an existential moment for America.
U.S.-based crypto exchange Gemini has received a preliminary approval from
Singapore authorities, a key milestone in the companys plan to expand in Asia.
Dinh Thanh Phong was earning thousands as a chief engineer at a Singaporean IT
company, but a sense of unfulfillment made him quit and pursue his passion for
leather shoes.
Jiang Yan, a transgender influencer beat up a man for insulting her and her
hometown at a Haidilao hotpot restaurant in Hunan, China, for insulting her and her
hometown.
Captain Huynh Nhu was again the hero as Vietnam won the SEA Games women's gold
medal in football for the fourth consecutive time.
A small bun cha shop in Hanoi's Hai Ba Trung District attracts long queues of
hungry customers who crave the unchanged flavor of three generations.
From above, the roof of this 250-m2 house in Da Nang looks like a mini terraced
rice field found in the northwest.
Pouring VND200 trillion (US$8.38 billion) into the economy within a month will not
be easy to accomplish, experts say, due to the limited timeframe and difficulties
in mobilizing money.
Readers were defensive after an American expat shared his opinions about rampant
littering in Vietnam's tourist town Da Lat.
Il-Dong Kwon, Vietnam lead at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), says Vietnam has an
opportunity to build a beyond-great enterprise culture in a time of technological
revolution.
Capital Place, located in the heart of Hanoi, offers a comfortable working space,
large green areas, cutting-edge facilities, world-class design and an unrivaled
quality of service.
The simple rhythms of life around Hanois Sword Lake, Cua Bac Church and old houses
come to life through Saigon artist Phong Hoang's brushstrokes.
Police in the north central province of Nghe An have arrested six members of a dog
theft gang on allegations of stealing around 100 dogs every night.
Steel prices have dropped for the eighth time in a row since mid-May with a total
decline of nearly 13 percent.
Philippines head coach Norman Fegidero was happy with how his team played to hold
Vietnam to a 0-0 draw in their second game of SEA Games 31 Sunday night.
Work on two underground stations on Ho Chi Minh Citys first metro line is basically
complete, while the third, Ben Thanh Station, is still under construction.
Many Vietnamese beauty queens have been pairing their clothes with different kinds
of gloves to add glamor to their outfits.
Saigon residents and businesses have embraced the new normal after the city lifted
its four-month coronavirus lockdown on Oct. 1.
Local governments need to help businesses resume operations by prioritizing
vaccination for their workers and approving their work plans, according to a
directive from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Ngo Duc Duy, director of a credit institution, balances career and passion by
performing high-skilled magic shows on weekends.
A recent survey by the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) revealed that
95% of employers reject the idea of a four-day workweek for now, citing high costs
and challenges in maintaining productivity.
Indonesias new administration under President Prabowo Subianto is expediting a
long-delayed project to build a second airport on tourist hotspot Bali Island.
Charles III will be crowned king on Saturday in Britain's biggest ceremonial event
for seven decades, a sumptuous display of pageantry dating back 1,000 years.
Mobile World is expecting revenues to mostly flatline this year while FPT Retail is
anticipating halved profits as the electronics market continues to suffer the pangs
of current economic strife.
For an average income person living in Ho Chi Minh City, 19-24 years of savings is
needed to buy an apartment costing VND2.5-3.5 billion ($106,300-$149,000).
Despite continuous calls to ease visa requirements for international tourists,
nothing has changed after a year of reopening and the tourism industry continues to
face challenges, experts said.
By working with an e-commerce platform like Lazada on Super Brand Day, many
businesses have seen a boost in revenue and brand awareness.
The 72-year-old suspected gunman in Saturday night's mass shooting at a Los
Angeles-area dance studio had been a regular there, giving informal lessons and
even meeting his ex-wife at the venue, according to friends and media reports. ...
As the Year of the Cat approaches, cities and provinces across Vietnam have erected
large public statues of giant cats in celebration of the Tet Lunar New Year
festival.
Visitors keen to sample a variety of Hanoi's famous street foods can join a food
tour in the center of the Old Quarter during the Tet holiday.
Military helicopters airlifted hundreds of people from communities cut off by "once
in a century" floods in Australia's northwest, an official leading relief efforts
said on Sunday, noting water covered some places "as far as the eye could see".
Cryptocurrency is a scam. I learned that the hard way. Please cut your losses and
get out while you still can.
It is impossible to expand roads in major cities to prevent congestion, so the only
way to increase their capacity is public transportation the bus, in particular.
NVL of real estate developer Novaland Group has been on the floor for the last five
sessions due to market sentiment and negative macro-economy impacts, its leaders
said.
Black and white photos by French photographers of street vendors in Hanoi in the
mid-20th century offer a glimpse into a lifestyle whose vestiges were to be seen
until recently.
Known as Hues largest and oldest market, Dong Ba attracts globetrotting foodies
with its night market, home to signature delicacies sold at extremely cheap prices.
Anh Quan started cutting hyacinths on the Vam Co Tay River from the age of 10 to
earn money to support his entire family.
Localities in northern Vietnam will experience heavy rainfall and strong winds from
Wednesday night to Sep. 14, meteorologists say.
When summer temperatures soar, the idea of working out might be the furthest thing
from your mind.
Hanoi's Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line had a deficit of VND54 billion ($2.35 million)
in its first year in operation. This does not call for any breast beating.
The ancient town of Hoi An has launched a pilot plan on building the first zero
plastic and pedestrian streets, as part of the project to create an eco-city, based
on cultural and sustainable tourism, with a vision to become ...
A 49-year-old man from mainland China was arrested for allegedly stealing over
HK$4,300 (US$560) from two passengers during a flight from Malaysia to Hong Kong,
amid a surge in in-flight thefts in the city.
A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall at a garbage dump in Da Lat in the Central
Highlands buried two hectares of coffee farms and contaminated a stream with waste
runoff.
South Koreans became a year or two younger on Wednesday as new laws that require
using only the international method of counting age took effect, replacing the
country's traditional method.
The highest tuitions at international schools in Hanoi for the coming school year
will be VND397 million (US$16,940) for preschool grades and VND830 million
($35,350) for high school.
AIMS expert Kim Vivian said VnExpress Marathon HCMC Midnight with fantastic and
easy route to set personal records would be an idea to begin the new year.
I have kept hoping for the moment when Thai Ly Hao Nam would be taken out of the
concrete pillar: he would be wounded, he would have lost consciousness, but above
all, he would still be alive.
This was supposed to be the comeback year for the world economy following the Covid
pandemic.
By using insecurity to inspire innovation, pen maker Thien Long has seen its profit
rise 137% in the first eight months this year, said CEO Tran Phuong Nga.
Fresh vegetables and fish are falling off the menu. Packaged pizzas and processed
meat are the dishes of the day.
Controversy has erupted over Vietnam crowing two new pageant queens in just one
night, with the question being asked yet again: does the country hold too many
beauty contests?
Van Don Mong Cai Expressway has lost 3,000 meters of cable aside from printed
circuit boards and circuit breakers since opening on Sep. 1.
A visitor to the HCMC zoo caught on video last Friday a male Borneo orangutan
expertly smoking a cigarette and stubbing it out on the ground.
A potent combination of the ancient, the modern and the in-between, Hanoi boasts
historic vestiges, colonial heritages and guild streets with food and beer joints
to write home about.
Fighting for the rights of a minority is not a zero-sum game with winners and
losers. The only cost of acceptance is the absence of hatred and discrimination.
"It's urgent! The customer wants it shipped by tomorrow morning." The boss's
message forced Hoang An to stay at the company until midnight to complete the task.
Land administrative procedures are burdening property developers and stalling
projects, industry insiders complain.
Several streets surrounding the Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi will revert to
the weekend practice of becoming walking streets starting Friday.
For 10 years, they carried mud to a midstream mudflats and planted trees to hold it
together. The self-made islands been home for 25 years.
The owner of an unusual award winning dwelling, made of exposed bricks and porous
walls, said his greatest joy when retiring was to live in his brick cave.
China, which has been releasing a slew of measures to bolster its sagging
population levels, recorded a drop in marriage registrations for the first nine
months of 2024, according to official data from Ministry of Civil Affairs.
Vingroups manufacturing business, in which EV maker VinFast has a lions share,
generated record revenues of VND28 trillion (US$1.12 billion) in the first nine
months, a 50% year-on-year increase.
An elevator rattles down about a kilometer (3,000 feet) below ground in five
minutes to reach Germany's nuclear necropolis, a future repository set to entomb
much of its radioactive waste.
South Korean golfer Tom Kim apologized on Tuesday for damaging a locker after
blowing a chance to win his home DP World Tour event at the weekend.
A land plot in HCMC's District 10, which used to be a guesthouse, has now been
invaded by trash and plant life after years of abandonment.
A Thai woman was sentenced to 14 years in prison by a Singaporean court for
scamming around 200 individuals by offering luxury goods that were never delivered.
A Hanoi-based freelance English teacher has achieved a perfect 9.0 IELTS score by
incorporating English practice into her daily life, including self-speaking
exercises, and building a strong background knowledge on various topics.
Model Dianka Zakhidova said she considered herself lucky after settling down in
Vietnam and marrying goalkeeping star Bui Tien Dung.
I got married at 19 years old. My husband is 15 years older than me. Our marriage
is quite happy, and in terms of material comfort, we are doing fine.
There is a restaurant in Chuon Lagoon in the central town of Hue that only opens
for customers when the weather is sunny and dry.
Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
early on Saturday, after making extensive concessions to a group of right-wing
hardliners that raised questions about the party's ability to govern.
After repeated delays HCMCs metro line No.1 is now around 93% complete, with its
first test run scheduled for this week.
China's business confidence hit its lowest since at least January 2013, a survey by
World Economics showed on Monday, reflecting the impact of surging COVID-19 cases
on economic activity and hinting at possible recession next year.
Behind the flawless, polished look of Vietnams high-profile stars at major events
is professional work and thorough preparation of the stylists team.
U.S. firms developing a new generation of nuclear power plants to help cut carbon
emissions have a big problem: only one company sells the fuel they need, and it's
Russian.
The U.S. dollar has appreciated against the Vietnamese dong for 10 straight days,
one of the longest such streaks.
Every March, a village in the northern mountainous province of Son La dons a
picturesque garb of white blooms, courtesy of docynia indica (son tra, Assam apple)
trees.
Peter Cuong Franklin, head chef of Anan Saigon restaurant, decided to step up the
game, turning a cheap street food into fine dining.
A Vietnamese hacker who stole the personal information of 200 million Americans has
developed a software add-on that alerts users to scam websites.
One year ago today, 39 bodies were discovered in the container of a truck at Grays,
Essex, not far from London.
Actress Han So Hee admitted she was born in 1993, a year earlier than previously
stated, explaining she graduated with those born in 1994 due to a school delay
caused by her mothers legal troubles.
Durian custard apples, also called durian atemoya, are selling for VND55,000-80,000
(US$2.17-3.16) a kilogram at the farmgate, only half the price they fetched a year
ago.
A 19-year-old woman who fell off a boat into the ocean on Saturday night was
rescued after spending 12 hours adrift
A court in Malaysia has sentenced a 39-year-old man to 360 hours of community
service after he admitted to making a bomb joke at Tawau Airport in Sabah.
Twitter Inc CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday that the social media platform will
allow media publishers to charge users on a per article basis with one click,
calling it a win for both the public and media organizations.
Tran Nhat Tan, head of the Ha Tinh Fatherland Front Committee, said the search for
soldier Cao Xuan Tuat as described in a notebook possessed by U.S. veteran Peter
Mathews came to him like fate.
Over 46% of job seekers want a monthly salary higher than VND20 million ($850), but
firms are only able to pay this level to less than 11% of job vacancies.
Dave, a British teacher who has been living in Vietnam for four years, took his
family to Ninh Binh during the Tet break where they enjoyed boat tours and local
specialties.
Anyone who knows me or has read my work knows that I can be severely critical of my
home country. My criticism is motivated by anger at injustice and hypocrisy.
I have a massive bone to pick with dog owners in my neighborhood. They are
indifferent to the stinky mess created by pets urinating and defecating all over
the place.
Thousands of Vietnamese go overseas to work, seeking life-changing opportunities,
but for some people, it is the cause of their divorces.
A stall in Ho Chi Minh City sells over 3,000 duck egg embryos daily thanks to the
owner's unique way of cooking and preparing.
Vietnamese living in Sri Lanka are struggling to make ends meet and get food and
fuel amid the raging economic crisis.
The Biden administration is weighing whether to declare the monkeypox outbreak in
the country a public health emergency, the Washington Post reported on Monday.
Investment in securities, a major source of income for many companies during the
two years of Covid-19, has become a financial burden this year after markets
plunged.
I became an accomplice to corruption 10 years ago after being stopped by a traffic
cop for making an illegal turn. I did what he suggested to "get it over with."
An influenza A outbreak at a Hanoi industrial complex has seen more than 100 people
infected in a fortnight, some so badly that they've had to be put on ventilators.
Businesses are focusing on investing in training, fostering, and developing human
resources on the road to recovery in the new normal.
Persistent land management issues are preventing the resource from becoming a
powerful driver of socio-economic development, Communist Party General Secretary
Nguyen Phu Trong said Wednesday.
Sales of new apartments in Ho Chi Minh City plunged 68 percent quarter-on-quarter
to 1,385 units in the first quarter, the lowest in a year.
A state judge on Monday allowed Elon Musks $1 million-a-day giveaway to swing state
voters to proceed in Pennsylvania with one day to go before the tightly contested
U.S. presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump,
Musks ...
A court in Singapore sentenced a British tourist to six weeks in jail for causing a
disturbance and attacking a staff member at Marina Bay Sands, one of the city-
state's iconic landmarks.
Foodies in Ho Chi Minh City have been enjoying a unique square noodle dish with
pork intestines and pickles at a small eatery for the past 68 years.
Singaporean chip designer Eu Gene Goh is an electric-vehicle evangelist with two
Teslas in the garage.
On a farm close to Hanoi, Le Van Hien picks out the best bird among his flock of
"dragon chickens" -- a breed with legs as thick as a brick that can fetch up to
$2,000 a head.
These inviting eateries offer dishes that taste just like a traditional northern
Vietnamese family meal.
Every Sunday morning, some members of local ethnic minorities in Ha Giang Province
bring Hmong bobtail puppies to a weekend flea market for sale.
Elon Musk said he expected to reduce his time at Twitter and find a new leader to
run the company, adding that he hoped to complete organizational restructuring this
week.
The sight of a man safeguarding the railroad grade crossing has become a familiar
one for residents in the northern Bac Giang Town.
A total 22% of Vietnamese use the internet for more than nine hours a day studying,
entertainment and shopping, with the majority on their smartphones, a report has
found.
For over 15 years, scrap collection has been the main job for 180 families in Xa
Cau Village of Hanoi's Ung Hoa District.
It is normal that 25 beauty contests have been licensed this year, Tran Huong
Duong, deputy director of the Performing Arts Department, says.
An influenza A outbreak at a Hanoi industrial complex has seen more than 100 people
infected in a fortnight, some so badly that they've had to be put on ventilators.
Aerial photography by HCMC-based Pham Huy Trang captures the sublime beauty of a
range of Vietnamese landscapes from northern mountains to the southern plains.
In recent weeks I have read here a few articles for and against buses and public
transport in Hanoi.
In Hoi An Town, a tourism hotspot, resort owner Trang has had her receptionists
waiting tables over the last few weeks.
Foreigners shared several ways to deal with blasting karaoke in Vietnam, from
throwing back at it with death metal rock to moving away.
Oman coach Branko Ivankovic admitted his team faced many difficulties when playing
Vietnam in the World Cup qualifiers game Tuesday night.
Saigon has been dubbed a paradise for street food-obsessed travelers, with these
five famed areas not to be missed.
Innovation capacity, connectivity and regional links are the factors that could
make Thu Duc, a city carved out of Saigon, a regional and international hub,
experts say.
A Thai cook who became the first Bangkok street food vendor to earn a coveted
Michelin star has said she plans to retire, possibly as early as next year.
Meeting my mother was a chance for him to make a positive impression, yet my
boyfriend brought only 2 kg of local apples instead of a more thoughtful fruit
basket or an assortment of fruits.
Few could have predicted the eight teams still standing when the Women's World Cup
kicked off three weeks
Vietnam only need a draw against Iran on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals of
U20 Asian Cup, but they will enter the game with a bigger target, their coach said.
A pho restaurant in Saigon has continued to serve food in the traditional northern
style for more than 20 years, setting it apart from other restaurants in the area.
My husband and I have been married for 2 years. We haven't had children. Both of us
have stable jobs.
Beauty queen Tran Thi Thu Trang has sparked a debate after saying on a popular TV
show that she wants a man with a net worth equal to her own.
Japan's government will make raising wages a top priority in its economic policy
next year, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara said on Wednesday.
Chaozhou soy noodles is a classic Chinese delicacy created by diaspora from
Chaozhou in Guangdong Province that foodies shouldn't miss out on.
A Ferrari car was running at high speed when it crashed into a motorbike and killed
the motorcyclist in Hanoi early Monday morning, according to an eyewitness.
Mergers and acquisition value in Vietnam hit $4.97 billion in the first six months,
nearly the same as last year's total, a report has found.
Instead of taking plastic bags to the market, I carry boxes and net bags for
everything from vegetables and meat to rice and pepper.
Nhat Tin Logistics, which operates 450 trucks, saw fuel costs rise by nearly 20
percent between April and May.
Sau Village is a rarity in Vietnam. Around 200 families live almost untouched by
rampant urbanization. Visit before it disappears into the mists of time.
Hanoi has announced to launch dog squads to collect unleashed and unmuzzled dogs in
public places, but the approach might not be sustainable as it's human-centered,
according to a reader.
A helicopter tour that takes off from HCMC offers surprisingly verdant sights not
normally associated with the nations biggest city and commercial hub.
METUB Network has announced its project in 2022, MMUSIC, Music Record Label, a
music ecosystem and new playground dedicated for Gen Z music artists and audiences
in Vietnam.
Coach Park Hang-seo says the 1-1 draw against Japan in the final game of World Cup
qualifiers on Tuesday is a success for Vietnam.
Many people in the travel industry who lost their livelihoods to the Covid-19
pandemic have forged new career paths.
Three out of six videos leading the list of most trending music videos on YouTube
in Vietnam are three wedding-themed songs, which boast millions of views.
Thailand will roll out a new biometric identification system across its six major
airports, aiming to provide passengers with a more efficient and convenient travel
experience, the Airport of Thailand (AOT) has announced.
A house built with 4,000 coconut trees in two years is now a popular tourist
attraction in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long.
A woman in the Central Highlands Lam Dong Province confessed to poisoning her lover
with cyanide after testing the lethal substance on a cat.
A fresh Gen Z graduate recently applied to become a content writer for my firm's
website and boldly requested a monthly salary of VND25 million (US$1,000).
A Tourist's Guide to Love, a Hollywood film shot in Vietnam, ranks third in the
list of globally most-watched movies on Netflix.
Every day, 71-year-old Park Gyung-sun delivers flowers, documents and other
packages around Seoul
I'm a 27-year-old office worker in Da Nang. He's older than me, we live 6 km from
each other.
Minh Tuan, a Vietnamese undocumented worker in Taiwan, never goes to the hospital
for fear of apprehension and deportation.
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Around 8,500 athletes joined the VnExpress Marathon Nha Trang Sunday morning, with
many breasting the tape earlier than expected thanks to the cool weather.
Over one million Vietnamese have gone abroad to work since 2012, sending home
around $10 billion each year, a government report has found.
Leading semiconductor manufacturers are increasingly expanding their operations in
Vietnam as a global race heats up.
Earlier this month, Le Xuan Truong showed up at a recruitment event of ride-hailing
company Gojek to apply for a motorbike drivers job.
Australian magazine Traveller has published its 11 bucket-list experiences,
including a scooter ride around Vietnam to "see a country in the same way pretty
much all of its residents do."
Quy Nhon has emerged on the global tourism map as a "perfect place for a relaxed
getaway" but its attractions are far more diverse than typical getaway
destinations.
The foreign media is an important vehicle to carry Vietnam's image to the world,
and so it is wise to welcome it with openness and sincerity rather than wariness.
Vietnams honey exports to Taiwan rose by 57 percent last year to US$1.64 million,
thanks to competitive prices and growing quality.
Several sectors including electronics retail, stock brokerage and logistics have
profited from the pandemic thanks to rising demand.
Scientists at a Health Ministry institute has made the best of available techniques
and personal experiences to create Vietnams second Covid-19 vaccine.
Viet, Nam, Hanh and Phuc whose first names combine to mean "Happy Vietnam" are
healthy quadruplets growing in the southern province of Dong Thap.
A lecturer from the University of California, Los Angeles, in the U.S. recently
complained his salary was only US$70,000 a year.
A high court will consider property tycoon Truong My Lans death sentence appeal in
a 20-day trial starting Nov. 4.
Despite the barriers prohibiting entry to Hanois famous Train Street, it is still a
popular destination for many foreign visitors who say it would be a "waste" to
close down the attraction.
South Korean K-pop pioneer SM Entertainment Co Ltd is poised to fall under the grip
of social media giant Kakao Corp after HYBE Co Ltd, the agency representing boy
band BTS, on Sunday dropped a bid to take control.
Ho Chi Minh City will set off high-altitude fireworks in 15 minutes on New Year's
Eve after suspending the popular event for a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
A one-bedroom apartment in HCMC's Thu Thiem Peninsula costs VND6 billion ($251,400)
as property prices surge in the most luxurious area in Vietnam's biggest city.
Ha Giang is just 300 kilometers from Hanoi, but the life that unfolds in the
province is a world apart from most other places, given its topography and ethnic
diversity.
The severely damaged national treasure 'Em Thuy' (Little Thuy) painted by artist
Tran Van Can has been painstakingly restored by foreign experts.
Long queues at stalls selling a popular chicken dish, increasing prices and
warnings about supply disruptions -- Singaporeans are in a flap due to curbs on
poultry exports from neighbouring Malaysia.
In town for the SEA Games? Make your weekend unforgettable by exploring Moc Chau, a
northern Vietnam town that teems with tea plantations and some ultramodern
attractions.
It began raining in the northern mountainous areas Thursday night, reaching the
plains Friday night and the downpours are expected to last until the end of next
week.
Vietnam exported 3.1 million tons of crude oil last year but imported 10 million
tons since domestic supply only met 70 percent of demand.
Home to a UNESCO-recognized geopark and Southeast Asia's largest waterfall, Cao
Bang remains off the beaten track and less busy than neighboring Sa Pa or Ha Giang.
Oman coach Branko Ivankovic complimented Vietnam's improvement ahead of the World
Cup qualifying match with Vietnam on Thursday.
Vietnam resumed international tourism on March 15, but experts are worried that the
absence of tourists from China, Japan and South Korea will be a difficult gap to
fill.
Several researchers have reacted with skepticism and criticism to American experts'
suggestions of Mekong downstream countries paying China for water to avoid drought.
With Hanoi and other northern localities easing Covid travel restrictions, many
Hanoians flocked to camping sites in suburban areas or luxury resorts and even
cruise ships for their weekend retreat.
Nearly 100 families in the central Quang Ngai Province depend on picking don, a
kind of mussel, from the Tra Khuc River for a living.
Residents of Hung Yen Province in northern Vietnam share how a 500-year-old banyan
tree has grown into an iconic village gate.
Saigon's Museum of Geology is a bridge that tangibly connects with the present a
past that goes back more than a billion years.
The owner of a karaoke parlor in southern Vietnam's Binh Duong Province, where a
fire claimed 32 lives in 2022, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Wednesday
for violating fire safety regulations.
A 12th monkey has died at a Hong Kong zoo, authorities said late on Tuesday, after
11 monkeys died in the past week due to Melioidosis, a bacterial infection, which
can affect both humans and animals.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom owned by Trinh Van Quyet, former FLC chairman, is being
auctioned with a starting price of VND18.4 billion ($773,352), down 34% from three
months ago when it was first put up for sale.
Thai police seized 1.1 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine in less than a week,
officers said Tuesday, as the kingdom cracks down on smuggling that has surged
since the country's borders reopened.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that his army could be fighting
in Ukraine for a long time, but for now there will be no second call-up of
soldiers.
A Singaporean tourist and his Vietnamese friend who had gone missing inside Bidoup
Nui Ba National Park in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong were found on
Tuesday afternoon.
Japan's internal affairs minister resigned on Sunday in connection with a funding
scandal, becoming the third cabinet member to leave in less than a month in a
severe blow to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's already shaky support.
I am 29 years old and the youngest in a traditional family. My mother and four
sisters didnt have sex before marriage.
Central Vietnam residents are reinforcing their homes and relocating boats to safe
areas as Noru, one of the strongest storms in 20 years, is set to hit the region
next week.
Macau's government opened bids on Friday from seven companies, including a wildcard
from Malaysian operator Genting, for licenses to operate casinos in the world's
biggest gambling hub.
Late former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe highly valued the Vietnam-Japan
relationship and left several important legacies for both countries, former
Vietnamese ambassador Nguyen Quoc Cuong said.
Coolmate, a Vietnamese menswear brand that is sold online, has raised US$2 million
in a Series A funding round from a group of investors.
The monthly incomes of foreign experts ranged between US$8,500 and $34,000 last
quarter, according to a recent report by recruitment firm Navigos Search.
I was back in my hometown after many years and enjoying a Tet feast when a relative
made a tasteless, tactless, thoughtless comment: "Childless women are useless."
On a large piece of land in Hoa Binh Province, a Tuscany-style house in a
picturesque setting allows the homeowner to relive his time in Italy.
Rene Meulesteen said the big win against Vietnam in the World Cup qualifier
Thursday showcased the superior quality of the Australian team.
It was September 2013. A monk in a brown robe led thousands of people along the
streets of Boston with small steps, walking in silence.
HCMC residents are enjoying staycations, vacations within the city, assisting
recovery of the citys tourism industries from pandemic impacts.
La Quoc Bao spends 30-40 hours decorating a canvas shoe with royal motifs from Hue
and sells his creations for VND7-12 million ($309-530).
A complete urban area with green living space, multiple utilities and health
benefits offers more than an attractive lifestyle they are solid investments, too.
Ten years ago homebuyers in Hanoi had a range of two-bedroom apartments to choose
from for VND1 billion (US$40,000), but that amount will only get them half a studio
apartment now.
Hong, 65, fell ill from shock after a neighbor showed her a social media post by
her daughter-in-law complaining about her, complete with an audio recording.
Six people went on trial Thursday over a huge fire that tore through a karaoke bar
in Vietnam two years ago, killing 32 people.
A Chinese health official has urged local governments to take "bold" steps to lower
the cost of having babies and raising children to reduce the burden on families and
boost fertility, a state-backed publication reported on Friday.
My husband and I are both 40 years old. We are civil servants with three children
in kindergarten. We have a house and owe the bank nearly VND200 million ($8,528)
for the construction.
Vietnamese garment and textile producers were overwhelmed with export orders in the
first half of 2022, but things unraveled in spectacular fashion after mid-year as
the global economy slumped.
A resort villa built by the French in 1928 in the Do Son Peninsula was later gifted
to Vietnams last king Bao Dai, becoming a part of the latters legacy.
With fewer orders, many wood businesses have decided to give their employees a
month-long Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, twice as long as in previous years.
Vietnam "wastes" around $3 billion each year by not recycling plastic waste, a
senior United Nations Development Program official said Friday at a conference on
solid waste management.
The Mo&Jen Camp Retreat, ensconced in a setting of unspoiled nature and cool
streams in Thai Nguyen Province, is an ideal camping destination during a hot
summer.
In Da Nang, locals will tell you that Con Market is the best place to try signature
dishes of the central region that is authentic, tasty and cheap.
It is not appropriate for Vietnam to declare the Covid-19 pandemic over in the
country despite falling numbers of infections and deaths, experts say.
Starting out with a small investment in animal medicine, Bui Thanh Nhon, founder
and chairman of NovaGroup, has ended up as Vietnams latest member of the
billionaire club.
Despite negative consequences, the pandemic functions as a powerful catalyst,
boosting the birth of numerous groundbreaking startup ideas, says Ngo Dinh Dat, MD
of ITI Fund.
New captain Do Hung Dung says he is hopeful of a good result when Vietnam take on
China in a World Cup qualifier match on the first day of Tet.
The post-Covid syndrome, which occurs even among young, asymptomatic patients, is a
major concern that is likely to affect public health and work performance in 2022,
a health official says.
The Tokyo Olympics organizing committee has rejected the notion of canceling or
postponing the Games, dismissing medical experts' concerns about contagion risk.
With high average gaming time, Vietnam could become a powerhouse in the gaming
industry with many major publishers established here, experts say.
Foreign arrivals quarantined at hotels across Vietnam are strictly screened and
restricted from having close contact with hotel staff to limit the risk of Covid-19
infection.
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A war-time bomb weighing 1,362 kg was lifted up and moved to a safe location on
Thursday, according to the Hanoi Capital Military High Command.
A Chinese health official has urged local governments to take "bold" steps to lower
the cost of having babies and raising children to reduce the burden on families and
boost fertility, a state-backed publication reported on Friday.
People arriving in Hong Kong by international flights can immediately visit the
city's restaurants, gyms and other venues for the first time in almost three years,
with the scrapping of restrictions that barred them from such places for the
first ...
The old world charms of Hoi An with its ancient, red-tile roofed houses, yellow
walls, traditional assembly halls and craft villages make for a time-machine trip
to a quaint past.
For seven years, nearly 1,000 families subject to vacate land appropriated for a
$4-billion resort project near Hoi An Town have been stuck in limbo.
A house in Hanoi's Tay Ho District has become a national historical site by virtue
of having received former President Ho Chi Minh twice.
Twitter founder and former chief executive Jack Dorsey tweeted Thursday that he
regrets the social media platform became a company.
The idea of wives controlling most of the family's money does not work for
everyone.
The small factories in the western Japanese city of Higashiosaka for decades fueled
the thundering rise of the country's biggest brands
In Son Islet in the Mekong Delta's Can Tho, a man places food on a floating tray
and 5,000 catfish would leap out of water to get it. "They're just like chicken,"
he said.
Vietnam plans to start sorting waste at source later this month, but I hear no
mention about how it will be collected and transported.
With tourism fully reopened, visitors can experience Vietnam, once again, in
several different ways: motorbike and bicycle tours; walking tours and food
exploration tours.
For buying a home in the U.S., singer Nguyen Hong Nhung had to go through a
mountain of paperwork.
Many European and Asian headquartered multinational giants are rushing to invest in
Vietnams industrial parks to start new production or expand operations, showcasing
confidence in the countrys growth potential.
Throughout his life, Thich Nhat Hanh nurtured the "Engaged Buddhism" movement,
called for peace and spread its teachings to the world.
Tripping and stepping on each other's feet is a definite no-no for dancers but not
in To Van Hoa's class: all his students are blind.
Football expert Doan Minh Xuong said the AFF Cup failure is not a tragedy for
Vietnam but it's a sign they need something new.
Even as they provide the most crucial service of keeping residents supplied with
daily essentials, shippers struggle with stress, insecurity and the harassment of
frequently changing rules.
A series of photographs by Nguyen Ngoc Thai depict the childhood of ethnic minority
children in Central Highlands province Kon Tum.
An old teacher and his wife were the pioneers who set the stage for Hanois most
important book street.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines launched a direct route between Hanoi and
Phnom Penh, Cambodia on October 27, with a schedule of four flights per week on
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
A gold shortage at jewelry stores is causing retail investors to buy and sell the
precious metal on social media, raising concerns about a growing black market.
A ninth grader in Nghe An Province was allegedly forced to eat handfuls of dirt by
two schoolmates following an argument over a phone.
A 68-year-old man lost his life when a pickup truck reversed at high speed into his
yard in central Quang Tri Province, crashing through a wall and striking him.
Every day I have to commute and work outdoors for 7-8 hours. When the temperature
is too high, I usually go to the mall to avoid the heat.
The gold-plated Rolls-Royce Ghost owned by disgraced FLC chairman Trinh Van Quyet
is being displayed for a second auction after the first failed to attract buyers.
Phu Yen has some unique assets that set it apart as a tourist destination including
amazing arrangements of basalt rocks and a pagoda built with corals and coconut
shells.
Hazmat-suited workers poke plastic swabs down millions of throats in China each
day, leaving bins bursting with medical waste that has become the environmental and
economic levy of a zero-Covid strategy.
A woman who closed her restaurant and moved back to the sidewalk says customers are
willing to wait for fresh steamed and boiled sentinel crabs brought from Nam Dinh.
Hanoi has recorded an average of 30,000 new Covid-19 cases per day over the last
week, a tenfold spike from a month ago.
A Saigon chef sets fire to the iconic pho (rice noodle soup) to give it added
flavor. Preorder it, for only 10 bowls are sold a day.
My 9th grader returned to school two weeks ago, happy and excited no doubt a
massively welcome change after being stuck at home and before the computer for
months.
Even though the percentage of Vietnamese who celebrate December 25 as the birth of
Jesus Christ is in the single digits, Christmas has evolved into a full-fledged
secular holiday in recent years.
Vietnam will reopen regular commercial flights to the U.S. and eight Asian
destinations starting January 1, 2022 in the first phase of a program to revive
international travel.
With affordable apartments almost non-existent and developers tending to focus on
more profitable high-end projects, young people find house ownership in a major
city an unrealistic aspiration.
Surrounded by green pine forests, Bidoup Nui Ba National Park in Lam Dong Province,
famed for trekking and overnight camping, hosts hundreds of fauna and thousands of
flora species.
Industrial park investors have highlighted tardy land clearance as a persistent
problem causing losses of business opportunities in Vietnam.
Mighty waterfalls, tea estates, rubber plantations and traditional gong festivals
are among the hidden charms of lesser-known Central Highlands province Gia Lai.
Hanoi has entered autumn amid the echo of deserted streets, empty shops and closed
iconic destinations.
The board of directors of the lender Vietbank has elected 39-year-old Duong Nhat
Nguyen as its chairman for the 2021-2025 period.
Thai police found 100 kg of crystal methamphetamine being smuggled to Malaysia in a
concealed compartment in the roof of a tour van near the border in Songkhla
Province.
The U.S. dollar rose against the Vietnamese dong to a 4-week high and climbed to a
near three-month peak against major peers Thursday morning.
Chinese actress Huang Shengyi, known for her role in "Kung Fu Hustle," recently
revealed on a TV show that her marriage to actor-turned-businessman Yang Zi feels
more like a business relationship than a romantic one.
A man stole a Hyundai Accent car in just 30 seconds in Quang Ngai Province and
central Vietnam and drove it for approximately 120 km before being arrested at a
toll station.
Nancy Pelosi, the trailblazing Democrat who as the first woman U.S. House of
Representatives speaker shepherded landmark legislation and led two impeachments,
said on Thursday she will give up her leadership role a day after Republicans
secured control of the ...
Under the command economy of the second half of the last century, all doctors were
employed by the government, giving them a steady but very modest income.
Netflix set to introduce a streaming plan with advertising for $7 per month in
November, a move to attract new subscribers after losing customers in the first
half of 2022.
U.S. President Joe Biden said in an interview released on Tuesday that he did not
think there would be a recession, but that if it happened it would only be "very
slight."
During their first meeting nine years ago, Suzuki Fumiaki liked the Vietnamese
woman but did not want to hook up with a single mother of two young children.
Omicron subvariant BA.5 patients normally have a runny nose, sore throat, while
influenza A causes high fever, muscle fatigue and dengue fever, bleeding under the
skin.
The 2022 U23 Asian Cup is hosted at four stadiums across Uzbekistan, all boasting
great quality.
Many HCMC workers are having to take on extra work outside their factories in order
to meet daily expenses and take care of other needs like children's education.
Southeast Asia's premier sports event SEA Games is being held in Hanoi and some
northern provinces. For visiting athletes, fans and others heres a primer to eat
like a local gourmet.
Whenever Taiwanese cuisine is mentioned in Vietnam, the first term that pops up is
tra sua or milk tea. Theres much more to it, of course.
Ignoring exhortations to stay back, many migrant workers left HCMC for their
hometowns as the Covid-19 pandemic robbed their livelihoods. Today, many say they
made the right decision.
Floods that have devastated Australia's east coast will be declared a national
emergency, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday, as authorities look to
deploy aid and urgent supplies to the worst-hit areas.
What are the pros and cons of a Vietnamese-foreigner relationship? Here are some
thoughts from VnExpress International readers who have been there, done that.
Australian coach Graham Arnold said that Vietnam made it tough for Australia in the
World Cup qualifiers game Tuesday night.
The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre is well known as Vietnams coconut capital,
where local farmers have been subsisting on coconut groves for generations.
A train car more than 100 years old has been transformed into a quaint coffee shop,
adding to Da Lat Towns considerable charms.
An 18-year-old in Malaysia has died after being electrocuted while charging a
mobile phone on an express bus, authorities confirmed.
Bruna Rotta, the 26-year-old influencer and girlfriend of Real Madrid winger
Rodrygo, uploaded a video hinting that the footballer might not be a fan of
showering.
My Tho noodle soup is a favorite among the people of the Mekong Delta and can be
eaten at any meal during the day, breakfast, lunch or dinner.
I joined the stock market at the end of last year and stopped after a few months
after more than a 50% stock account loss. Should I reinvest now?
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will arrive on the Indonesian island of Bali on Monday
for a long-awaited meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, ahead of a Group of 20
(G20) summit set to be fraught with tension over Russia's war ...
The number of people who have dropped out of Britain's job market since 2019 and
who now cite a long-term illness or mental health problems has risen by half a
million or about 25%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) ...
New Zealand will not actively take any measures to become a republic in the short-
term after the death of Queen Elizabeth, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, though
she expects the Pacific nation will eventually become one.
For the last 24 years, Nguyen Thi Hue has been living in rented houses with leaky
roofs and damp floors and a dream of eventually owning a home.
Nguyen Thi Lam, 89, did not believe her son had been found until she saw a photo of
a man who looked exactly like her husband.
The 12 localities hosting SEA Games 31 in Vietnam also offer great sceneries and
delightful culinary experiences that visitors can enjoy.
Vietnam on Thursday recorded 7,116 new Covid-19 cases, the lowest daily infection
figure since November last year.
The Health Ministry announced over 8,000 new domestic Covid-19 patients Wednesday,
with the death ratio in the last seven days falling by half from the preceding
period.
Many western tourists who have already visited Vietnam are hoping to return this
year under more relaxed visa policies with no entry restrictions.
The New York City Council held a hearing on Tuesday to consider a plan to make
sidewalk dining
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index rose 0.44 percent to a new peak of 1,444.27 points
Friday in its fourth session in the green.
Residents in Bui Xa Village, Chuong My District, share how they withstand and
minimize the effects of heavy downpours in a flood-risk environment.
The peaceful life and rustic landscapes of the Mekong Delta province Hau Giang
emerge charmingly via the lens of photographer Le Tuan Anh.
Celebrities favor mixing and matching oversized coats with various pieces of
clothing for a distinct summer look.
Thi Tu Luong dragged her suitcase down a side street in Tokyos business district,
looking for the temple that would take her in for the night.
A fertility goddess and midwife fairies grant motherhood boons in Saigon.
The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs has recently proposed a
nine-day Lunar New Year holiday schedule to the prime minister, aiming to provide a
break that includes two weekends. This extended holiday is certainly appealing to
many. ...
Actor Timothe Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own look-alike contest in
Lower Manhattan on Sunday, an event that drew hundreds of onlookers, a dispersal
order from police and at least one arrest.
Bruna Rotta, the 26-year-old influencer and girlfriend of Real Madrid winger
Rodrygo, uploaded a video hinting that the footballer might not be a fan of
showering.
A 51-year-old man from Binh Dinh Province died after contracting the A/H1N1 swine
flu virus, experiencing complications including septic shock and Cushing's
syndrome.
Ms. Chanh has spent the better part of three decades running a hu tieu (thick rice
noodles) stall in downtown HCMC after learning the trade from her uncle.
Vuong Thanh Trung felt like he was crushed by a rock. His height helped him breathe
and save his life as a stampede around him turned deadly for many people.
VinFast plans to open at least 50 dealerships in major European cities like Berlin
and Paris for its electric cars as it seeks to become a global player.
Vietnams alumina production could increase to 800,000 tons a year if a proposal by
Vinacomin is approved.
A reporter had his bag snatched by a man driving past on a motorbike in southern
Dong Nai Province on Wednesday morning.
'You can fly back now! Normal travel is coming back!' my Saigonese friend excitedly
told me.
Subsidiaries of real estate developer Tan Hoang Minh have been buying bonds from
each other and illegally selling them to retail investors as an investment
partnership.
A photo book by a French doctor, J. C. Baurac, sheds light on the architecture and
life of people in southern Vietnam in the late 19th century.
'Make a Priceless Moment with Mastercard' campaign is Mastercard's commitment to
extend their Priceless program to Vietnam, said Winnie Wong, Country Manager for
Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
Son Doong, the world's largest cave in Quang Binh Province, opened to tourists in
2013 and has become a must-go destination on global tourism map.
It's in speeches and even in documents, but Vietnam is yet to adopt in practice a
circular economy that leaves nothing to waste.
Current Covid pandemic prevention protocols including medical declaration on
different apps and rapid testing rules have left domestic carriers navigating
troubled skies.
While the franchises 2021 financial results took a hit because of the Covid-19
pandemic, a tangible gain has been the Starbucks VND90,000 ($4) coffee becoming a
daily staple in Vietnam.
More than 200 staff are working at full capacity at a field hospital in Ho Chi Minh
Citys Thu Duc City to treat more than 3,000 Covid-19 patients.
River moss, a special freshwater version of kelp, is used by Thai and Tay ethnic
people in northern Vietnam's mountainous areas as a delicacy.
Those planning to give Da Lat a facelift by pulling down key historic buildings
should do some careful research.
Living on the outskirts of Hanoi, my daily routine begins with a 1.5-hour commute
through clouds of dust to reach my job downtown.
Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT), which manages six airports
across the country, experienced a notable increase in air traffic in the fiscal
year 2024, with passenger numbers reaching 119.29 million, marking a 19.22% rise
compared to the same ...
Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse and Taiwanese actress Shu Qi posed for a photo
together as they reunited at a Moncler event in Shanghai, China.
A jewelry shop in a central province has been fined VND235 million (US$9,500) for
selling fake Chanel and Gucci brand products and trading foreign currencies without
a license.
This sweet and sour sardine salad using crunchy white sardine fillet with
vegetables, herbs, and a special sauce is a delicacy of Phan Thiet.
Jollibee Foods Corp, the biggest fast-food operator in the Philippines, is in
advanced discussions to sell a minority stake in its Vietnamese coffee chain
Highlands Coffee, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Vietnam's VinFast said on Saturday it would recall 730 of its model VF e34 electric
cars (EVs), which are available only on the domestic market, to make checks and
replace their side crash sensors.
Vu Mi Mua, 57, a Hmong man in the northern province of Ha Giang, spent two years
building a stone wall for his isolated house.
Photographers are flocking to Vung Boi-De Gi beach near Quy Nhon in central Vietnam
to capture the exciting images of a pod of whales.
China's drills on Vietnam's Paracel Islands are a violation of Vietnam's
sovereignty that complicates the South China Sea situation, foreign ministry
spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said Thursday.
Reports of Malaysia selling gasoline to Vietnam at a third of the current price are
false, the Vietnam Ambassador to Malaysia has said in an effort to clarify recent
misinformation.
Many foreign tourists have started returning to Vietnam since the country fully
reopened on March 15. Here are four expensive travel experiences in the country for
the well-heeled.
Vinamilk is set to see profits decline for a second straight year in 2022 due to
rising costs of raw materials and transportation.
Eight Vietnamese artworks went under the hammer for millions of dollars at various
international auction houses this year, marking increasing acknowledgement of
artistic talent in the country.
Vietnam has emerged from the Covid-19 battlefield after 1.5 million infections and
30,000 deaths with scars to show and lessons learned.
Aqua City features resort, shopping, entertainment utilities that are
profeesionally operated for the daily residential privileges.
Working from home has increased their workload since they have to take care of
children and do more chores, according to 40 percent of parents.
Chi Lang Passage in Lang Son Province used to be a strategic bulwark for Vietnam
and now boasts tourist attractions.
In the darkness enveloping the edge of the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, drag
queens meticulously set the stage for a fun evening.
Locals and foreigners are lulled into peace and mindfulness at a temple dedicated
to Chu Dong Tu in Hung Yen Province.
Japan denied Australia a famous away victory after a 1-1 draw in Saitama in World
Cup qualifying on Tuesday while South Korea and China both won.
A high-profile Thai pop singer knelt on a road and bowed in apology, video showed
Thursday, after a car accident in which police said he killed a woman and
critically injured her brother.
Samsung Electronics issued a rare apology and acknowledged on Tuesday it was facing
a "crisis" over its technological competitiveness, reflected in a disappointing
profit guidance, despite a global AI boom.
I'm 31 years old and an office worker. My monthly pay is VND12 million ($512), but
I also make a few extra million VND each month from side jobs.
Unlike traditional markets in Vietnam's urban areas which open daily, the colorful
weekend markets in Ha Giang only open once a week, and have become a unique
cultural tradition of ethnic minority communities.
Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, said on Tuesday it was not
in the business of selling its own electric vehicle (EV) brand but wanted its
customers to sell EVs in large numbers by opening up the "closed loop" ...
I do not know why some people care so much about what others wear. It makes no
sense to judge a person based on the way they dress.
Vietnam will need investment of between $8 billion and $14 billion a year through
to 2030 to develop new power plants and expand its grid, its deputy industry
minister said on Wednesday.
Vietnam stood near bottom in a best-value destination ranking for British tourists,
and readers were quick to point out why.
When I read that HCMC wants to let 18-year-old "adults" into casinos, I remembered
my late uncle, a Vietnam War veteran.
The 6-6.5 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth target for this year could be
a challenge due to rising inflation and global supply chain disruptions, the
government has said.
Despite the impact of Covid-19, the e-commerce platform has reported an increase in
consumption, with demand for online shopping being strong.
A total 243 primary and secondary school students in HCMCs Can Gio District will
attend school on Oct. 11, a week later than planned.
A house in northern Son La Province features a curved roof, replete with airy and
green living spaces.
Hai Van Pass between Thua Thien-Hue Province and Da Nang City is one of the most
checked-in routes in Vietnam due to its winding roads and sudden curves.
The Teddy Bear Museum on Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam is one of the five
largest of its kind in the world.
Keo Street, part of Highway 17 in Hanoi's Gia Lam District, causes locals a dirty
hassle every day.
Rodent-shaped coconut seedlings grown by gardener artists in Saigon are selling
like hot cakes as the Year of the Rat approaches.
A hostel in Ninh Kieu District of Can Tho City serves the poor and homeless people
for as little as six cents a night.
Nguyen Van Hoang, a snake and sword swallower, says passion keeps him going despite
the dangers of his act.
The Ministry of Transport has set a target that 30% of cars and 22% of motorbikes
will be powered by electricity by 2030.
China outlined steps on Monday to improve family planning and parenting measures in
an effort to boost the number of births, a statement from the state council, or
cabinet, showed, after two consecutive years of a shrinking population.
Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday issued a joint statement on
the upgrade of their relations to a Comprehensive Partnership on the occasion of
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhs official visit to the Middle East country.
Facebook owner Meta said on Friday it was releasing a batch of new AI models from
its research division, including a "Self-Taught Evaluator" that may offer a path
toward less human involvement in the AI development process.
A Singaporean college student died in a motorbike accident while on holiday in
Malaysia early Tuesday, according to local authorities.
A photo book by French Doctor J. C. Baurac shows life in southern Vietnam in the
late 19th century, including images of the Saigon River and people getting
vaccinated.
Russia said on Wednesday that some parts of a possible peace deal with Ukraine were
close to being agreed after Kyiv agreed to discuss neutrality.
U.S. lawmakers have passed a bill that would make lynching a federal hate crime,
after more than a century of failed attempts to introduce such legislation.
Expanding into new areas such as retailing of drugs, fashion items and jewelry is
risky, but Mobile Worlds said it is part of its strategy to learn through
experience.
Covid fears, travel restrictions and slimmer budget have made many people in Hanoi
and Ho Chi Minh City choose to visit local attractions and have fun right in their
cities.
Investors of the cryptocurrency Chia are selling their hard drives in bulk as
plunging prices urged them to accept losses and switch to other coins.
Hoi An is unusually quiet these days, but that does not stop bougainvillea, Rangoon
creeper and the rare yellow sua flowers from extending a warm summer welcome.
Though demand for travel and transportation has grown exponentially in recent
years, the railroad has witnessed a sharp decline in popularity since its heydays a
few decades ago.
Nguyen Van Bay has crisscrossed Saigon on his bike to sell masks used in 'hat boi',
a Vietnamese operatic art form, for more than 30 years.
The number of motorbike taxi drivers riding for ride-hailing firm Gojek Vietnam has
crossed the 200,000 mark with millions of commuters using its app.
Many ethnic Co Tu workers in pandemic-hit Da Nang are in a quandary: should they
quit their jobs and return home where they will earn little?
Grilled quail eggs originated in central and southern Vietnam to become one of the
most popular snacks in Hanoi.
The phone rang at 5 a.m. An infant had just died of heart disease and the parents
couldnt afford a coffin ride home.
A street corner in Hai Duong glows like a lantern, courtesy the unique walls of a
architecturally-striking minimalist house.
From simple elegance to the outlandish, Hanoi youth enjoyed strutting their fashion
stuff around the Hoan Kiem Lake last weekend.
A former Singaporean stockbroker has been sentenced to nine months in jail for
manipulating the Singapore Exchange to gain SGD$255,385 (US$194,000) illegally.
A 300-meter-high zipline at Tad Fane Waterfall in Laos served coffee mid-air,
offering an unforgettable experience for thrill-seekers.
A fire at an apartment complex in Ho Chi Minh Citys District 7 forced hundreds of
residents to evacuate on Saturday evening.
Forty eight million Vietnamese, or nearly half the population, will have an income
of more than US$20 a day by 2030, British lender HSBC has forecast.
After many months of searching Quynh Tram in Hanoi realized that with her budget of
VND3 billion (US$128,000) she could not buy an apartment in an urban area.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded defeat after an election on Saturday and the
opposition Labor Party was set to end almost a decade of conservative rule,
possibly with the support of pro-environment independents.
Vietnamese drivers and exporters are shouldering additional procedural burdens
stress and financial burden as container trucks with agricultural produce continue
to get stuck at the China border.
A nurse whose "cheerful dancing" in protective gear has won millions of admirers
after it was caught by an elevator camera is surprised by its wild popularity.
In an interview with Vietnam Football Federation, coach Mai Duc Chung said it's
remarkable Vietnam could qualify for Women's World Cup despite a player shortage
due to Covid-19.
Thailand was among the first countries in Asia to reopen for foreign arrivals, and
it is seeing a slow recovery, including new hotels touting longer stays for
individual travelers.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index rose 0.25 percent to 1,331.47 points Tuesday, its third
gaining session in a row with improved trading value.
The Transport Ministry has rejected a proposal by aviation authorities to suspend
all flights between Hanoi and HCMC, instead ordering only one a day.
Nguyen Thanh Trung, co-creator of one of the worlds most popular blockchain-based
games ,says he wants to change global perception of the technology and its
possibilities.
From upset, disappointment to rare positive sparks, here are nine highlights of
Vietnams Tokyo Olympics performance.
Logistics and industrial park giants carried out many mergers and acquisitions
(M&A) in the first half of this year, despite the Covid-19 outbreaks, according to
Savills Vietnam.
Despite ongoing efforts to block popular websites that copy and screen films
illegally, piracy remains a thorny issue in Vietnam.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index climbed 1.15 percent to 1,256.4 points Tuesday, its
fifth session in the green, led by Techcombank and Vietcombank.
Vietnamese celebrities have made a clear fashion statement for the golden autumn
days, and its all in white.
50 Vietnamese youth had a thrilling trekking adventure in November to reach Tuyet
Tinh Coc, a lake deep inside a vast forest in Binh Phuoc Province.
The French introduced coffee to Vietnam 162 years ago. Today Vietnam introduces
coffee flavors you cannot imagine, forget get anywhere else.
A court began to hear Monday morning property tycoon Truong My Lans appeal against
her death sentence and VND673-billion (US$26.60 million) fine.
A Chinese womans complaint about poor service at a Fendi boutique in Ginza, Tokyo,
resulted in an unusual apology, with four staff members kneeling before her to
express their regret.
A man in Hanoi bought an iPhone 16 Pro Max for VND34.9 million (US$1,400) through
Apples official online store but was sent an empty box without a phone.
I've always been a sickly child thin and muscle-less. As a boy, I was nowhere near
what people would call "manly". Forget eliciting sympathy, I was derided as a
deviant.
HAGL head coach Kiatisuk Senamuang said AFC Champions League is a stage for his
players to show their talent to foreign clubs.
Many Europeans refer to the Lunar New Year Festival as the "Chinese New Year". Not
many know that Tet is uniquely Vietnamese. We should change this.
Many expats are choosing to go out of cities to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New
Year, glad for the recharge opportunity after the social distancing experiences of
2021.
Tien (Fairy) Cave, first discovered in 1994 and the biggest dry cave of the Tu Lan
Cave system in central Vietnam, boasts amazing karst formations shaped like terrace
rice fields.
Duong Lam Village is a living daily life museum with a lifestyle that has remained
virtually unchanged for centuries. A bewitched Hanoian captures its images for
posterity.
In a total makeover, Hanoi's My Dinh National Stadium has a new pitch, added
functional space, an upgraded fire prevention system and other features.
Here is a list of four world-class beach resorts at some tourist hotspots where a
nights stay could set you back by over $1,000.
Vietnams first metro project will begin operation this Saturday, marking over 10
years of construction marked by many delays and contentious issues.
Nearly 500,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been administered to HCMC residents
since its fifth inoculation campaign launched on July 22.
HCMC might need to prolong its social distancing period by one or two weeks after
August 1 as Covid-19 cases keep rising, a senior official said.
A French-style mansion in Hanoi built by an aunt of Vietnams last king has stood
for 110 years with its original architecture almost intact.
Tran Minh Tuan produces charcoal for a living, earning around VND10 million ($429)
a month to support his family and educate his kids.
Nguyen Van Luong and Nguyen Thi Thu Dao, dwarfs who make a loving couple, yearn for
their own baby.
Unauthorized crossings, road surface degradation and encroachment make crossing
National Highway 5 in northern Vietnam a risky affair.
A prime location overlooking a lake in Ben Tre Town hosts a kindergarten with a
unique design.
Its not easy to get to the Hang En Waterfall, but the journey and destination make
for an unforgettable adventure.
Hundreds of thousands of members of South Korea's Christian groups held a service
in Seoul on Sunday to protest against a landmark court ruling that acknowledged the
rights of partners in same-sex couples to receive state health insurance.
Kim Min Jae, a defender for Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and a key player for
the South Korean national football team, has announced his divorce after 4 years of
marriage.
More than 400 footballers have been waiting for over a year to receive payments
from a FIFA-run fund designed to help players owed money by their clubs, AFP
understands.
Growing durian can be a lucrative business once the trees bear fruit, but that
process can take a long time.
If young people switch jobs so often, we need to ask if their employers have tried
to keep them.
With the VnExpress Marathon set to make its debut in Ha Long Bay next week, feel
free to explore the manifold attractions that the UNESCO heritage site has in
store.
Women amateur players in Hanoi demonstrate that football is a sport for everyone
and is all about having fun on the field.
Hanois Nguyen Tan Phat is carving his way to making a record collection of 2022
unique tigers to mark and celebrate the Year of the Tiger.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index rose 0.81 percent to 1,345.55 points Thursday, its
ninth gaining session in a row, with foreign investor buying hitting a 25-day high.
Shark Do Lien, founder of LIAN, an automated insurance app, shared how her company
has carried out digital transformation towards transparency and grasping the trend
in the digital age.
With traditional sightseeing tours suspended due to new Covid wave, exploring
nature-friendly destinations near Hanoi on bike are worth a try.
Restaurants near 1D Highway in Ghenh Rang Ward of Quy Nhon Town are renowned for
letting customers choose their own chickens for the past two decades.
An Phat Holdings, a leader in the plastic industry, plans to invest in one of the
largest compostable material manufacturing plants in Southeast Asia.
In just a month, central Vietnam got struck by three floods, four storms and a
series of landslides that claimed 159 lives and left 71 missing.
Broken relationships and constant sexual harassment are just two of the many
travails nude women models in Vietnam facebecause of their profession.
Vietnams famous beaches are welcoming visitors again, but they have to wear masks
and avoid gatherings of more than 30 people.
Surveillance systems are an understandable choice in an increasingly crime-prone
world, but their ability to solve problems that create insecurity is uncertain.
A caf takes visitors down a unique memory lane as a living museum to the Vietnam
War.
Low levels of violent crime and terrorist attacks have made Vietnam a very safe
travel destination, but not its roads.
The Vien Giac Pagoda in Saigon, dating back 60 years, hosts a remarkable ceramic
tribute to the Buddha.
A HCMC urban project developed by a Singaporean company and acquired by disgraced
property tycoon Truong My Lan has been delayed for 30 years, leaving 700 families
in limbo.
A Spanish couple prevented earlier this month from leaving Singapore following a
protest against Peter Lim, owner of their football team Valencia, have been given a
"stern warning" and departed the city-state, police said Tuesday.
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving leader, died on Friday
after being shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election, an official from
his political party said.
To secure the best education outcomes for students, parents and teachers should
join hands instead of being pitted against one another.
Vietnam had to face Saudi in the quarterfinals and most football fans would see
Vietnam as underdogs in this game and a win would be a tremendous achievement.
Choice in education includes everything from choice provided to students in the
classroom to education models and school choice, Kyle Konold, Principal of Ivy
Global School, said.
Points were shared at the Thong Nhat Stadium in HCMC as HAGL drew 1-1 against
Australian club Sydney FC in their second group H match Tuesday.
Hoi An is famed for its quiet atmosphere and slow pace of life but leaving
downtown, visitors can enjoy even more peace, sipping coffee amid green rice
fields.
Dr. John Newton, Principal of Scotch College Adelaide, said that in addition to
building a base for knowledge, school should be a place to support, nurture mental
health and well-being for each student.
Aviation officials and travel firm representatives say the partial resumption of
commercial international flights after a hiatus of nearly two years has happened
just in time.
More mergers and acquisitions are imminent in the property market and real estate
prices are likely to escalate this year, industry insiders said.
Before deciding to retire in October, Nguyen Thi Anh Vien had solidified her place
as one of the best swimmers in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam has 11 UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserves, second in Southeast Asia after
Indonesia, boasting pristine landscapes and rich biodiversity.
Several HCMC healthcare facilities are offering antibody testing services as an
assessment of ones safety against Covid-19, but experts are not buying it.
Supermarkets, e-commerce and transport firms are in a bind as an increasing number
of motorbike shippers choose to turn off their delivery apps temporarily.
Located at the foot of a mountain in Quang Nam Province, Loc Yen, labeled one of
the four most beautiful ancient villages in Vietnam, offers visitors a time travel
experience.
Nguyen Ngoc Manh could not believe he saved a little girl in free fall from a Hanoi
apartment complex Sunday. Many called him a hero, though he dislikes the moniker.
For the last three months Dinh Ty has spent his weekends rowing a boat along a
canal in his hometown in Quang Binh Province.
Pham Thu Hang, a rare Vietnamese filmmaker focused on independent documentaries, is
driven by passion and a need to be creative.
On the Day of Girls, October 11, a United Nations executive shares thoughts about
what the world can do for girls today.
Lawmakers have proposed introducing a tax policy targeting individuals who own
multiple properties or leave them idle.
The youngest son of Singapore's founding leader Lee Kuan Yew said he was granted
asylum in Britain due to persecution at home, where a bitter family feud rages over
a property dispute.
Harper Beckham, the only daughter of David and Victoria Beckham, is often seen
wearing column or slightly flared A-line dresses, which give her a more elongated
appearance.
Argentina, led by superstar Lionel Messi, came into the World Cup as one of the
favorites but they face a big roadblock in the semi-final on Tuesday with 2018
runners-up Croatia, who proved too much for the other title contenders, ...
The aging population and rising demand for nursing homes have raised concerns about
the infrastructure and workforce required for elderly care in Vietnam.
European Union leaders agreed in principle on Monday to cut 90 percent of oil
imports from Russia by the end of this year, resolving dead lock with Hungary over
the bloc's toughest sanction yet on Moscow since the attack of ...
China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) has suspended imports from three
Brazilian beef exporters
Adib Kouteili, co-founder and Director of PEB Steel Buildings Co., Ltd. (Pebsteel)
believes in the prospects of pre-engineered industry in 2022, given two driving
forces of industrialization and urbanization post-Covid.
With Quang Binh Province famed for its cave tours, named among best travel
experiences by global travel sites, here are two ideal resorts near Phong Nha-Ke
Bang National Park.
The year is drawing to a close, and here are 10 tracks that have dominated the
Vietnamese pop music charts in 2021.
Here are some world-class resort villas in Vietnam that could set you back $7,000 a
night.
Its been a very challenging year, dominated by the worst Covid-19 wave to date, but
Vietnamese people from all walks of life have united to overcome its impacts.
Vietnam's internet connection has been disrupted for days as the Asia America
Gateway (AAG) undersea cable broke down yet again.
The GDP plunged in the third quarter, but macro stability and strong prospects for
recovery give them reasons to expect a rebound in the last quarter.
With the latest Covid-19 wave making people reluctant to leave their homes, online
food vendors are enjoying a strong business boost.
Coach Bert van Marwijk wants UAE players to pull out all the stops in their
decisive clash with Vietnam on Tuesday.
Coach Park Hang-seo emphasized the importance of beating Indonesia during the World
Cup qualifiers Monday.
Whether at dawn or dusk, the Central Highlands town of Da Lat appears resplendent
from the terrace of Cheo Veooo Cafe.
Most Vietnamese people are inured to the sight of food being wasted.
A leaning roof, warm interior reflect modern, capital design of a Hanoi house.
A company in China has lost RM2.6 million (US$603,000) in a fraudulent deal to
purchase frozen Musang King durian from Malaysia.
A large tree fell during a thunderstorm in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on Monday
evening, injuring four motorcyclists, including a 6-year-old child.
Lack of background checks and poor payment at some centers are damaging the
reputation of foreign language education industry in Vietnam, readers commented.
Ly Ngoc Minh, General Director of Minh Long Ceramics, shared the secret of "taking
shortcuts" in creating long-lasting products at talkshow The Next Power.
If Hanoi and HCMC could have effective Bus Rapid Transit systems with their
separate lanes allowing smooth traffic, why would anyone want to use motorbikes?
Considered the most modern tennis complex in Vietnam, a venue in the northern Bac
Ninh Province will host all SEA Games 31 tennis events.
Australia will spend about A$38 billion ($28 billion) out to 2040 to expand its
active defence personnel by a third to keep the country safe "in an increasingly
uncertain global environment", Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday.
Several residents who hunt a cyprinid (carp) species in central Vietnam are now
volunteers to protect it as it teeters on the verge of extinction.
Nearly a year after Covid-19 vaccines were first administered in the United States,
the country is returning to many of the hallmarks that defined earlier pandemic
life: mask mandates, mass vaccination sites, crowded hospitals and a rising death
toll.
Over the past 11 years of development, Masan High-Tech Materials has re-positioned
itself from a mining company to leading global integrated supplier of high-tech
materials.
Even with the places of worship closed, legions of Hanoi parents and students
prayed for luck in the high school exams with folded hands.
With tourist attractions and public parks closed amid the latest Covid-19 outbreak,
young Hanoians are entertaining themselves with standup paddle boarding (SUP) on
the Red River.
Whether at dawn or dusk, the Central Highlands town of Da Lat appears resplendent
from the terrace of Cheo Veooo Cafe.
Many households in coastal town Hoi An have been offering buffalo tours for over a
decade, earning a decent income.
The increasing solar power capacity has made it difficult for national utility
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to ensure stable power distribution nationwide.
As we move from an extraordinarily turbulent year to a new year of uncertainties,
Thich Nhat Hanhs teachings on mindfulness gain deep relevance.
ASEAN was established in 1967 to advance regional cooperation, particularly
economic, security and social.
This is how two men of Ninh Hiep Village, Hanoi's Gia Lam District, catch rice
field rats for food rich in protein.
In a District 6 alley in Saigon, a few households are keeping the craft of broom-
making alive.
At this week's Berlin film festival, Erika and Ulrich Gregor, now in their 80s, are
absolute fixtures.
A dock walkway collapse killed seven people on Saturday in the southern U.S. state
of Georgia, authorities said, as crowds had gathered for a festival on an island.
The Trump Organization is set to develop a $1.5 billion golf, hotel and residence
complex in the northern province of Hung Yen through a partnership with a local
firm.
With flowers, prayers and a 19-gun salute, Japan honored slain former Prime
Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday at the first state funeral for a former premier in
55 years.
Many VnExpress International readers agreed that Vietnam should stop counting daily
Covid cases and get on with normal life.
With a high vaccination rate, Vietnam should now start living with Covid-19 and
prepare to resume normalcy, according to the Hanoi Medical University Hospital
director.
Protesters against New Zealands vaccination mandates and tough Covid-19
restrictions gathered outside parliament in the capital Wellington for a fifth day
on Saturday despite forecasts of drenching rain.
After losing weight over a heartbreak, Luong Hong Son hit the gym to shake off
stress and negativity. Today, he is an inspiring award-winning bodybuilder and
entrepreneur.
Do crowds at major tourist sites frustrate you? Does the sight of a selfie stick
irritate you?
What are the biggest challenges of working for a Vietnamese company? VnExpress
International readers provide some insights.
Thanh Hue was cooking when she heard her 5-year-old daughter wail. The little girl
was watching a video that showed doctors and volunteers lying on the floor.
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused many people to prepare for Parents Day by buying
paper replicas of vaccines and face masks for their ancestors.
Vietnamese citizens have been adopting all manners of ruses to sneak back home from
Laos to avoid being quarantined heightening considerably the risks of spreading
the virus.
FE Credit, Vietnam's largest consumer finance company, is now worth more than a
mid-sized bank, after a decade of operation.
A Hanoi lake with the remnants of a B52 plane sticking out of it since 1972 is
being spruced up to better preserve its historical value.
High costs and delivery failure rates continue to plague local logistics companies,
which are unable to compete with foreign-owned rivals.
In his first few days, a 50-year-old French man in Saigon grew exasperated selling
only a few fried bananas. However, things quickly looked up.
The governments of Vietnam and Singapore plan to resume two-way commercial flights
between the two countries for business and official travel next year.
Quality raw materials and modern production technology, alongside a strong domestic
foundation have helped dairy giant Vinamilk navigate Covid-19 impacts.
This is how two men of Ninh Hiep Village, Hanoi's Gia Lam District, catch rice
field rats for food rich in protein.
For 20 years, an unassuming Saigon cafe has been catering to an atypical Vietnamese
breakfast tradition: fresh milk.
Manchester United are reportedly in talks with Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim to
become their next manager after sacking Erik ten Hag on Monday following a
disastrous start to the season.
A paraglider attempting an unauthorized jump in northern Hoa Binh Province became
entangled in power lines on Sunday, forcing a power cut for an entire commune to
rescue him.
Real estate giant Vinhomes plans to construct 500,000 social housing units over the
next five years, its chairman Pham Thieu Hoa said in the annual general meeting
Thursday.
The lack of priority given to teaching and learning first aid in Vietnam
overburdens paramedics and doctors in a country that has a very high rate of death
by accidents.
The Ministry of Finance is considering lowering the environmental tax on gasoline
by 25 percent for the rest of this year to reduce fuel prices.
North Korea fired what could be a ballistic missile on Sunday, military officials
in South Korea and Japan said, in what would be the first test since the nuclear-
armed country conducted a record number of launches in January.
Many people choose to celebrate Tet with family and friends, but some climb
mountains or traverse the country as personal challenges.
A Hanoi caf serves egg coffee topped with a drawing of a Hanoi monument of choice
Turtle Tower, Temple of Literature, etc. And its proving to be a top draw.
Midfielder Nguyen Hoang Duc is developing into an irreplaceable player in the
national team with his talent and football intelligence that essays a good balance
of offense and defense.
Phuoc Vinh An Commune in HCMC's Cu Chi District has organized a makeshift market
because residents cannot travel to other locations to buy food.
The International Society of Nephrology has designated HCMC's Cho Ray Hospital as
one of three accredited regional training centers in Southeast Asia.
The annual Forbes list of the richest people in the world has the highest number of
Vietnamese citizens in it, with six billionaires making the cut.
Experience a different kind of start to the day at Phong Dien, a floating market in
Can Tho City.
Vietnam has jumped four places to the 9th top digital nation under the Tholons
Global Innovation Index 2020.
Even though it's the second time celebrating Tet in the middle of the Sahara for Do
Duy Khoan, the longing for home still weighs heavy on his heart.
The latest collection of Vietnam's top fashion designer was presented by a bevy of
famous models including the Victoria Secret Angels.
A unique boat race in northern Vietnam has 60 rowers competing to cook rice and
catch a duck.
A village in Nam Dinh has struck gold with ships, enjoying a per capita income 2.5
times higher than Hanoi.
Some Yen Bai residents are using a rudimentarily rigged system to get people and
bikes to the other side of fast flowing waters.
Linh Dam Peninsula is a world unto itself and an oft-cited example of Vietnam's
remarkably fast urbanization.
Mouhya and his two compatriots hesitate and look around before stepping into a
small eatery on Tu Lien Street in Hanois Tay Ho District one late October
afternoon.
I recently spent VND15 million (US$588) on a four-day tour to Singapore, but some
of my friends said it was a waste, that the island nation is too small and lacks
entertainment options.
According to a real estate expert, it is not unusual that Crestview Manor, the Los
Angeles mansion listed by singer Jennifer Lopez and actor Ben Affleck for US$68
million, hasnt yet found a buyer.
A TikTok video featuring Bruneis Prince Mateen delivering a speech in Malay has
gone viral, igniting online discussions about the royals accent.
A fire at a hospital in southern Taiwan killed at least nine people Thursday as the
island was being battered by a typhoon.
The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives approved a $430 billion bill on
Friday that is seen as the biggest climate package in U.S. history, delivering a
major legislative victory for President Joe Biden ahead of the Nov. 8 midterm
elections. ...
The governments goal of 66.5 percent growth next year is achievable if the Covid-19
situation remains under control and public investment is utilized well, a lawmaker
says.
Tourists from Vietnam, China and other ASEAN countries would be prioritized when
Laos reopens its doors to foreign tourists, a senior official said.
For the first time after 13 years working in HCMC, Nguyen Van Bao felt that he was
no longer tied to the city.
HCMC factories continuing production with workers staying on site are struggling to
keep it going as both costs and homesickness mount.
Hanoi on Tuesday scrapped new mobility requirements during Covid-19 social
distancing, just over a day after introducing them.
Hanoi and Da Lat have been included in a list of 14 great Asian localities for
viewing spring flowers by the South China Morning Post.
After approving a merger of subsidiaries, dairy giant Vinamilk said it will not
engage in any merger and acquisition deal for the next 5-10 years.
The math is staggering, even for a single household. Since the advent of Covid-19,
my six-member family has been regularly throwing away disposable face masks.
A year has passed since the world knew about the existence of Covid-19 and nations
were brought to their knees.
Painting through personal difficulties in a war-ravaged era, Mong Bich offers
portraits of womanhood and leaves a legacy of Vietnamese women artists.
Very difficult to get to, the Hang En Waterfall in the Central Highlands province
of Gia Lai basks in its undisturbed environs with gay abandon.
A village in Nam Dinh has struck gold with ships, enjoying a per capita income 2.5
times higher than Hanoi.
A Hanoian who returned from Saudi Arabia as a Muslim has won over initially hostile
neighbors with her piety.
A Vietnamese oil painting, Pink Lips, is brilliantly re-rendered by a street artist
in California, redoubling its charm.
The monthly incomes of Vietnamese guest workers abroad last year were highest at
US$1,600-2,000 in South Korea and $1,200-1,500 in Japan, a government report shows.
Motorbike riders who run red lights could face fines of up to VND6 million ($236)
under a new draft decree by the Ministry of Public Security, marking a sixfold
increase from the current maximum fine.
Japanese retailer Aeon plans to build a US$35-million mall in Ha Nam Province 65
kilometers south of Hanoi, and signed a memorandum of understanding with local
authorities on Saturday.
Real Madrid fans rallied around star striker Kylian Mbappe on Thursday as the
France captain battles a media frenzy linking him to a rape investigation in
Sweden.
Despite opposition from his family, 18-year-old Duc Hai chose to forgo the
university entrance exams to pursue a career as a key opinion leader (KOL), seeing
it as a fast track to wealth.
A tourism park in southern Dong Nai Province, where 20 tigers and a panther died
from avian influenza A/H5N1, has been temporarily shut down to control the
outbreak.
A Singapore court charged a property billionaire on Friday with obstructing justice
and abetting offenses by a disgraced ex-transport minister jailed a day earlier in
the city-state's high-profile government graft case.
"I want to spoil myself, to get beauty treatments to make up for all the missed
opportunities during social distancing," Phan Nguyen Ngoc Nhi says while getting
skin rejuvenation treatment at a spa in Hanoi.
Authorities began locking down some western areas of Shanghai two days ahead of
schedule, as new Covid-19 cases in China's most populous city jumped by a third
despite stringent measures already in place to try to stop the virus spreading. ...
Viva Land Investment & Development JSC (Viva Land), through its affiliates, has
acquired Capital Place listed in Grade A building in Hanoi.
Hanoian commuters are excited, even thrilled, at the prospect of getting to work
and back without the draining, frustrating daily experience of being stuck in
traffic jams.
The rustic lifestyle of Mekong Delta province Long An emerge colorfully via the
lens of Le Hoang Thai.
I began to write these words at the Indira Gandhi Airport in New Delhi on the night
of June 14 when thoughts filled my mind.
Pros heavily outweigh cons as foreigners talk about their experiences of an
unexpected, prolonged Vietnam sojourn courtesy of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The route towards Du Gia Commune in Vietnams northernmost Ha Giang Province
charmingly curves with one side the mountains and the other an abyss.
There was a sharp increase in the number of drivers testing positive for drugs in
the first six months of this year.
During lychee season, farmers in Luc Ngan District of the northern Bac Giang
Province, famous as a major cultivation hub in Vietnam, are busier than ever.
En Tea House & Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City's District 3 offers you a cool break
from the heaving city.
Ly Quoc Su street which connects an iconic cathedral with Hang Bong Street offers
many variations of a Hanoi dining theme.
Celine Audebeau is still discovering the joys of being a woman after 50 plus years
of being trapped inside a man.
Musang King, a renowned durian variety from Malaysia, has been ranked 19th on a
list of the 26 best-rated fruits in Southeast Asia, as voted by readers of
international food magazine TasteAtlas.
China has jailed 15 people for their roles in a building collapse that killed
dozens and sparked a public scandal over construction standards, state media said
Thursday.
Nguyen Thi Lien Hang, the first director of Vietnamese Studies at Columbia
University in the U.S., wishes she can build bridges between the diaspora and
Vietnam.
The death toll from powerful thunderstorms in Canada's two most populous provinces
this weekend rose to at least eight, authorities said on Sunday, as emergency crews
continued a massive clean-up to restore power to half a million people.
Some foreigners think Vietnam's tourism lacks strategic campaigns, while others
simply wish to roam freely in a clean place.
A four-day expedition into Son Doong, the world's largest natural cave, is one of
the top global bucket list adventures as hailed by travel magazines, though the
journey is strictly for rich travelers.
It's been some kind of "tradition" that domestic violence is treated as a family's
private affair. Therefore, there's no intervention when the violence happens
interventions that would save lives.
Jennifer Vetonio stands on a road in the southern Philippines begging for money and
food from passing drivers. A week after Super Typhoon Rai destroyed her house, she
has not received a scrap of government aid.
HCMCs Can Gio District is a bird watchers paradise with its mangrove forests and
salt fields a favored winter destination for migratory birds. Several endemic ones
add to the diversity.
The total value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam stood at $8.8 billion
in the first 10 months of this year, up 17.9 percent year-on-year, despite Covid-19
impacts.
The particular beauty and charm of Vietnamese people in the 19th century is
presented in a new photography book called "Early Photography in Vietnam."
A 70-year-old farmer in Hung Yen Province has created dozens of wealth vase-shaped
tangerine trees, a distinctive and costly decoration for Lunar New Year.
Saigons famous Nguyen Hue walking street has been given a flowery facelift to
welcome the Year of the Buffalo ahead of its Tuesday night opening.
More than 50 households in Ha Tinh Province's Thach Long Commune have preserved
their traditional craft
Saigonese share why non-competitive shuttlecock kicking allows them to show off
their cool skills and tricks while making friends with their feet.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has affirmed his nations continued support for
a strong, prosperous, and independent Vietnam.
A 3D model of the 120-year-old opera house in HCMCs heart has been built to serve
its preservation in the future.
A popular eatery in Saigon serves hearty bowls of crab soup along with crab sticks,
boiled quail eggs, century eggs, and pork brains.
Le Thi Trang is one of 10 global conservationists honored as Hotspot Heroes by the
U.S.-based Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF).
After six years of construction, one of three underground terminals ofHCMCs first
metro line is nearly complete.
Korean-American rapper Jessi has publicly apologized after an incident involving
the assault of a teenage fan.
A 25-year-old man in Singapore has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly
beating a cat and throwing it from the 38th floor of a building, resulting in its
death.
When billionaire singer Rihanna posed for an ad campaign by luxury shoemaker Manolo
Blahnik, she also made a star out of the little-known Vietnamese designer who made
the oversized white shirt she posed in.
Overlooking deserted streets, Hanoi's tiny balconies have become places of refuge
as the city's residents squeeze desks, yoga mats, comfy seats for coffee drinking
into their share of fresh air.
HCMC has detected 64,300 people with the novel coronavirus after rapid-testing over
1.6 million samples in high-risk areas over a week, a 3.8 percent positive rate.
Le Quang Liem said his coaching job at Webster University in the U.S. has helped
strengthen his skills by continuous practice.
Tien Son, a complex of caves with pristine stalactites, is a not-to-be-missed
destination in northwest Lai Chau Province.
After more than 13 years, a 20-kilogram stainless steel pyramid created by a group
of Hanoi travelers still stand firm on Mount Fansipan in northern Vietnam.
The number of new securities trading accounts opened by domestic individual
investors in April was three times that of the same month last year, at close to
110,000.
To enable more Vietnamese footballers to play in Japan, Saigon FC are planning to
either buy or team up with an unidentified J3 League club.
During the Nguy
Hanois second metro line tested its first train on Friday to prepare for commercial
operations scheduled to start at the end of this year.
Vietnam stands to benefit from its emergence as a global bright spot in electronics
production with some index scores exceeding China and India.
German-Mexican photographer Sebastian Hanke captured the colorful bustle of
floating markets across the Mekong Delta during a recent trip.
With both his legs paralyzed since childhood, Nguyen Duy Long, 65, has survived
working as a delivery man for the past six years.
A Saigon house stands out from the crowd with a system of louvers that lends its
faade unusual utility and beauty.
US News has added Ha Long Bay to its list of worlds 30 most famous landmarks to
visit at least once in a lifetime.
Nations leading liquor maker Halico has reported a loss of VND75 billion ($3.22
million) for 2018.
Nearly a million U.S. dollars was the asking price for a wall-cum-fence 18.7m long
and 28cm wide in Hanoi.
Watch fishermen in central Vietnam race each other in small, round wicker boats.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won the Paris Masters on Sunday by defeating home hope
Ugo Humbert 6-2, 6-2 in a dominant display by the new world number two.
Foreign tourists, mainly from Europe, have been flocking to Du Gia Waterfall in Ha
Giang Province, where they can leap from high rocks into a natural pool below.
Dal looks around her apartment, pleased to feel its Halloween ambience, after
fastening the last web and placing a pumpkin beside the sofa.
South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean issued an apology after its executive Jung In
Sub faced criticism for taking a selfie with K-pop group NewJeans member Hanni
during a National Assembly hearing on worker deaths.
Hanoi stands at a critical crossroads. The city's air quality and traffic
congestion have long been in a state of crisis, and bold action is needed to
reverse the damage.
Thai actress Min Pechaya and two other celebrities have been arrested for promoting
The iCon Group, a company accused of operating a pyramid scheme involving health
and dietary supplements.
Hong Kong's oldest zoo is seeking answers in a monkey medical mystery after nine
animals died in two days, including three members of a critically endangered
species.
Some resorts impress visitors with their creative and unique designs including
bungalows designed in the shape of rattan baskets and buildings with hanging
gardens.
Vietnamese automaker VinFast plans to list on the U.S. stock market within the next
couple of years, its chief executive told Reuters, joining a growing list of
electric vehicle startups taking advantage of investor excitement to raise money.
Vietnam had to tackle the unprecedented scale of the fourth Covid-19 wave on a war
footing and 130,000 soldiers were dispatched to support HCMC and other southern
localities.
The northern province of Bac Giang recorded one new Covid-19 community transmission
Wednesday, taking the national tally from ongoing outbreaks to 484 cases.
The VN-Index gained 1.32 percent to 1,126.91 points Friday, its fourth consecutive
gaining session.
Vietnam continues to be a top 10 country for retiring abroad, holding on to its
spot in the latest Retirement Index.
Discover Phu An bamboo village, pick fruit in Lai Thieu orchard, or enjoy the
tranquil ambiance of Hoi Khanh pagoda in our one-day guide to Binh Duong.
For Vietnam's tourism industry, 2020 was a nightmarish year due to the Covid-19
crisis and historic flooding.
The Yao ethnic community in Mau Son Commune, Lang Son Province in northern Vietnam
is well known for hosting betrothals in the dead of night.
A village in Vinh Long Province, boasting over a thousand historic kilns, is the
largest brick manufacturer in the Mekong Delta.
Ngo Hoai Nams passion for reptiles has generated a collection that draws curious
visitors to Binh Duong Province.
Camels, kangaroos and sheep are some of the four-leggedfriends wholl keep you
company at a Da Lat caf.
84-year-old couple has brought thousands of top scientists, including Nobel
laureates, to Vietnam.
A debate among international travelers compares Vietnam's pho and bun bo Hue, with
some arguing that the spicy beef noodle soup deserves equal global recognition
alongside pho.
A court on Thursday gave property tycoon Truong My Lan the life sentence on
financial fraud charges, after she was sentenced to death in April in a separate
trial.
One-of-a-kind beer festival and Michelin-recognized cuisine are some of the the
reasons why many people choose Da Nang for a memorable year-end holiday.
American singer and billionaire Taylor Swift was recently seen wearing a jungle-
print dress designed by Vietnamese designer Diep Yen at a family wedding.
Swimmer Qin Haiyang has been accused of infidelity in a post by a Weibo account
allegedly belonging to Qins fiance.
A woman riding a motorbike was assaulted after colliding with a child skating in
the middle of the road in Binh Phuoc Province last Sunday.
Bing drinking, which is common during the Lunar New Year holiday, is not culture
and does not prove one as a "stronger man," according to readers.
A draw against Myanmar will see Vietnam secure a place at 2022 U23 Asian Cup.
Recognized as a world biosphere reserve by UNESCO, Cat Tien National Park in
southern Vietnam is home to about 1,500 species of animals, including endangered
species.
The normally bustling nightlife in the capital has been reduced to a quiet slumber
after the city imposed a Covid-19 social distancing order late last week.
Should Hanoi and other localities lock themselves down or ramp up social distancing
measures as new Covid-19 cases keep popping up?
Halfway into the 2021 season, 12 domestic league coaches have quit the hot seat.
An apartment project with a record-high price tag of $18,000 per square meter has
recently been launched in HCMC, showcasing increasing demand in the luxury segment.
Victor Vu's new horror movie, 'Thien Than Ho Menh' (Guardian Angel), will be shown
in at least 12 countries, including several Asian nations, the U.S., France and
Ireland.
Grilling monastery bamboos over fire to straighten them for distribution to
aquaculture farmers is a 30-year-old profession in An Giang Province.
Several Vietnamese male stars have pushed the boundaries by embracing womenswear,
drawing divided reactions from their fans.
Movie releases and music shows have been put off as coronavirus fears keep people
away from possible crowded places.
A Da Nang saying goes: If you havent driven up Ba Na Hills, youre not a real man.
Today, its history.
Pond's the pig, a gift from a husband to his wife, is a big part of the family,
literally.
40 percent of teachers in a national survey said they would choose a different
career if they had the chance.
Elon Musk, the worlds richest man, has reportedly bought a $35 million estate in
Austin, Texas, to accommodate his large family, which includes three former
partners and at least 11 children.
Miyagi Prefecture is set to become the first region in Japan to offer a four-day
workweek for government employees starting in 2026, aiming to reduce turnover and
attract talent.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.46% to 1,264.48 points Thursday, closing
October with a 1.79% drop, while Asian markets declined slightly for the day.
The 10th Da Lat Flower Festival will be held for a month, starting with its opening
ceremony on Dec. 5, the organizer has announced.
A regional airport in southwest Japan was closed on Wednesday after a U.S.
bombshell, likely dropped during World War Two to stem "kamikaze" attacks, exploded
near its runway, causing nearly 90 flight cancelations.
Vietnamese companies are increasingly assertive in M&A deals, seeking to partner
with foreign companies rather than becoming mere targets for acquisition.
With neighboring localities requiring all commuters from HCMC to be Covid-19 free,
getting the required tests and clearance has placed additional burdens on
businesses and workers.
Hon Khoi salt field of coastal town Nha Trang represents a unique link between
farmers and nature.
Grilled fish rice paper, eaten with Vietnamese coriander and chili sauce, is a
delicacy distinctive to coastal town Quy Nhon.
The extraordinary progress made in science and technology and engineering is
throwing up great opportunities and challenges for today's generation of students.
She thought her life was finished after a stroke paralyzed the left side of her
body and left her with a distorted mouth.
Canceled shows and pay cuts in Covid-19 times have forced many theater artists to
become motorbike taxi drivers, manicurists and unskilled workers.
Several malls in Hanoi wore a deserted look for their Black Friday sales, although
most shops were offering 50-70 percent discounts.
Several foreign and domestic companies have expressed interest in building
multibillion-dollar liquefied natural gas power and storage plants in the central
province of Khanh Hoa.
Known as a land of history and legend, Phu Tho Province also boasts beautiful tea
hills, national park, and hot mineral spring.
Hue attracts visitors with its scenic charms, unique architecture and languid pace
of life, as reflected in a series of photos by Nguyen Tan Anh Phong.
Huynh Van No grew up with reeds all around him.
Foreign visitors enjoy a palm massage by ducks eating out of their hand in central
Vietnam.
A tamarind twist to the nation's iconic noodle soup delivers a pleasant surprise to
food lovers.
It needs to replace thousands of coaches and a hundred locomotives, but the one-
meter track system itself is outdated.
In every meal, Do Thi Kim Tien tracks her calorie intake to ensure it stays below
her calorie burn, a habit that helped her lose 20 kg.
A Chinese tourist has removed her social media posts criticizing Malaysia for not
having Chinese-language signs and Mandarin-speaking staff, following backlash from
Malaysian netizens.
Vietnam's foreign ministry said it is concerned about information saying China is
completing infrastructures for a radar system on Triton Island of Vietnams Paracel
Islands.
A fugitive Canadian former Olympic snowboarder is among more than a dozen facing
U.S. federal charges in connection with an international cocaine distribution ring
that "orchestrated multiple murders," prosecutors said Thursday.
A 23-year-old teacher in Hanoi has been suspended for letting a 10th-grade boy put
his arm around her shoulder and stroke her hair inside a classroom, acts that
education officials have deemed as "lacking standards."
At least 23 people died in Thailand when a school bus carrying more than 40
students and teachers on a field trip caught fire in the outskirts of the capital
Bangkok, police said on Tuesday.
With arms paralyzed since birth, Ha Tinh native Pham Van Cam lives by himself,
using his deformed legs to perform all tasks including gardening and making bird
cages.
A summit of Southeast Asian leaders got underway on Tuesday without a Myanmar
representative, after its junta leader was excluded for failure to follow a
regional peace deal and the ruling military refused to send junior representation.
China has witnessed unprecedented growth of economy in the past few decades serving
as manufacturing and production hub of the world.
Local painters hope to auction more than 20 works to raise money for supporting
doctors and nurses at the HCMC Hospital for Tropical Diseases.
Medics injected 710,773 people in HCMC with the Covid-19 vaccine between June 19
and 27 in a historic vaccination campaign.
HCMC authorities have allowed 500 karaoke parlors and 180 bars and dance clubs to
resume operations Friday night after over a month of closure.
Its white-sand beach, clear seawater and thousands of red starfish have placed Rach
Vem Village firmly on the Phu Quoc tourism map.
A rough start due to Covid-19, referee mistakes and an intense final all
contributed to an eventful 2020 V. League 1 season.
A Hanoi coffee shop with transparent walls and chic interiors has found favor as a
hangout rendezvous among many young people.
A man who single-handedly exposed corruption against all odds with no support from
family or friends was thanked officially with a thankless gesture.
Lensman Nguyen Tien Trinh offers panoramic captures of Quy Nhon, a central Vietnam
town whose lagoons, beaches and idyllic countryside never fail to charm visitors.
Bitten by the assembling bug 10 years ago, Nguyen Anh Tuan has amassed an army of
aircraft carrier, warship and tank models.
The Kien An Cung Temple is an architectural jewel in the Mekong Delta.
An Australian falls in love, renounces home and career for a differently-abled
Vietnamese woman with an indomitable spirit.
A Chinese man has been sentenced to 9.5 years in prison for fraud and bigamy after
marrying and maintaining romantic relationships with five women for four years.
A 64-year-old man in Phan Thiet in central Vietnam awaiting a divorce set his wife
on fire during an argument on Oct. 15, leaving both with severe burn injuries.
In a serious traffic violation, a dump truck was caught speeding through a red
light at an intersection in Hanoi's Dong Anh District, blaring its horn.
The World Health Organization strengthened its air quality guidelines on Wednesday,
saying air pollution was now one of the biggest environmental threats to human
health, causing seven million premature deaths a year.
As more and more patients are admitted to the HCMC Covid-19 Resuscitation Hospital,
doctors and other medics are in a race to save as many lives as possible.
Nearly 500,000 workers have lost their jobs, stopped working temporarily or worked
on and off since late April when the fourth wave of Covid-19 hit Vietnam.
Vietnam may receive a million more Covid-19 vaccine doses through Covax by early
next month, the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology said Tuesday.
Japan has agreed to aid Vietnam with a million Covid-19 vaccine doses produced in
Japan with licenses by AstraZeneca to help with the coronavirus fight.
Many households of Chinese descent in Saigon make a unique dish for the summer
cleansing festival the leaf-wrapped sticky rice dumplings 'zongzi'.
Leaning on a mountain and overlooking the beach, the Hang Pagoda in northern Hai
Phong City is a spiritually and historically significant place of worship.
The sounds of thundering hooves and cheers rent the air as thousands of runners
finished the VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight early Sunday morning.
A lack of regional connectivity and overload at major gateways is preventing
Vietnam's southeast from reaching its full potential, officials and experts agree.
Eight years after construction began, work on HCMC's first metro route is over 77
percent complete, with its first three-car train installed recently for an upcoming
test run.
Storm Molave, among the strongest to ever hit Vietnam, has destroyed and damaged
trees, revetments and other public facilities in central Da Nang City since earlier
this week.
Multiple houses, offices and schools in central Quang Ngai Province were damaged by
strong winds from Storm Molave, deemed the strongest storm to impact Vietnam in two
decades, on Wednesday.
Many young people are leaving cities for the countryside, allured by pastoral life
and tired out by the rat race.
A sediment-poor Mekong River branch cutting through An Giang Province is causing
erosion due to rapid water flow.
While exploring the S-shaped country, Hanoi-born photographer Pham Huy Trung
stumbled on valleys, mountains and seas bathed in first light.
Remember your childhood piggy bank? Here is how one starts life at a craft village
in southern Vietnam.
An avid collector of antiques has put them all on display in a caf, each item a
conversation piece.
Vietnam's number one female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh will step back
temporarily from international competition following her exit at the German Open,
citing injury and a need for physical and mental recovery.
Phu Quoc is quickly emerging as a popular winter retreat for global travelers,
known for its affordable luxury, visitor-friendly visa policies, and rich cultural
landscape.
Searches for travel to Vietnam saw a big jump globally in the last three months,
according to data from online travel agency Agoda.
Brazilian star forward Vinicius Junior has posted a strong message on social media
after losing the 2024 Ballon d'Or to Spain's Rodri.
A knife attack in China's capital Beijing wounded five people including three
minors on Monday, state television CCTV reported, citing local police.
Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr shared a glimpse of her preparations for a TV
appearance, with her husband Evan SpiegelCEO of Snap Inc., the company behind
Snapchatoffering his support by her side.
Flights resumed at a regional Japanese airport on Thursday after an unexploded
World War II U.S. bomb blew up less than a minute after a passenger jet taxied
past.
Tu San, considered Southeast Asias deepest canyon, is a not-to-be-missed
destination in Ha Giang Province, and you can hire a boat for a trip along the Nho
Que River.
Though he still gets up at 5 a.m. Ha Manh has not had to grapple with meeting
deadlines for the last four months.
The Covid-19 pandemic has paved the way for e-commerce in distributing fresh
agriculture produce.
Authorities in Thua Thien-Hue Province, home to famous tourist town Hue, allowed
popular attractions and historical sites to reopen Friday though swimming remains
banned.
After two failed business ventures, Hoang Van Tien finally found success after
turning his familys 4,000-square-meter pepper field in Dak Lak Province into a dog
breeding farm.
Starting well before dawn and returning home well after dark is a daily experience
for tens of thousands of factory workers in HCMC and Dong Nai.
Vietnamese movies are rushing to the cinemas after a prolonged blanking out by
Covid-19, but the resultant stampede could crush some at the box office.
Peaceful islands surrounding Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ha Nam Province are home to many
bird species and a preferred destination among nature-loving photographers.
A family in HCMC's Tan Phu District spent a sleepless night grilling tons of
snakehead fish as a God of Wealth Day specialty.
HCMCs first three-car metro train, with a passenger capacity of 930, is fully
installed and ready for service.
Police in northern Vietnam detained a 20-year-old man Tuesday for selling his
girlfriend to a Chinese person for VND15 million ($645).
Existing for half a century, the traditional Cambodian market in Ho Chi Minh City
has long attracted visitors with its authentic fare.
Hon Yen Island in Phu Yen Province offers visitors an ideal excuse to get tangled
up in local fishing culture.
Nearly 200,000 people in western Japan were urged to evacuate on Saturday as
authorities warned of landslides and floods, while the remnants of a tropical storm
trickle over the country.
Singer Ella Chen has further expanded her real estate investments by purchasing a
luxury condominium in Taiwans Neihu district for NT$230 million (US$7.2 million).
Lisa, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, made history as the first K-pop artist
to perform at a Victorias Secret show, yet her appearance received mixed reactions.
A man from northern Hung Yen Province is under investigation for allegedly
counterfeiting a range of cleaning products from well-known Thai brands.
Australias Qantas Airways has apologized after a sexually explicit movie was shown
on every screen during a flight from Sydney to Tokyo.
Ros, a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, has signed a solo contract
with American label Atlantic Records, marking a step in her solo career.
A South Korean court on Monday sentenced the former police chief of a district of
Seoul to three years in prison for a botched response to a deadly Halloween crowd
crush in the capital's Itaewon nightlife district in 2022.
China will distribute a one-time allowance to disadvantaged people ahead of a
national holiday next week, a government statement said.
Four best friends chipped in to buy a villa built using stacked blocks that allows
occupants to enjoy views of Ha Long Bay.
Driver Pham Ngoc Tuyen and assistant Pham Van Sang of public bus 146 have delighted
passengers by decorating it with stuffed animals and plushies.
Many patients of Hanois K hospital are caught between a rock and a hard place the
danger of Covid-19 and the danger of disrupted treatment.
Just days before the Lunar New Year, Vietnams biggest airport presents a scene that
contrasts starkly from the usual bustle of welcoming crowds.
After going almost two months without a Covid-19 case, Vietnam is back to high
alert following a major new outbreak.
Thu Duc will kick off its administrative apparatus Friday to officially operate as
a city within HCMC.
A crunchy baguette stuffed with veggies that are themselves stuffed with fish cake
is satiating gourmet palettes in Saigon without burning holes in pockets.
Whether its bread, ice cream or moon cake, Vietnamese are increasingly preferring
it to be black-colored.
The moment the man stood up, grabbed a plastic stool and moved quickly to hit the
woman, I also stood up and shouted.
With plenty of lurid content, social media can suck Vietnamese children in like a
nightmarish rabbit hole, forcing parents to keep control.
Some of Saigons favorite snacks originated in China but have acquired a local
twist.
In an annual fishing festival, thousands dive into the water when a Dong Nai dam
closes its spillway.
The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has requested the Asian Football
Confederation (AFC) to assign referees from neutral zones for the 2026 World Cup
qualifiers after a draw following controversially added time.
South Korean chaebol SK Group has sold 76 million shares of conglomerate Masan
Group to a number of unidentified investors but retained the remaining 55 million
shares.
British restaurant chain Pho Holdings has requested to relinquish its trademark on
the word "pho" following a wave of criticism on social media.
An agricultural drone used for spraying pesticides became entangled in a 110kV
power line in the southern province of Long An, causing a power outage for over
76,000 households.
My uncle and his family sold the land they received from my grandmother to buy a
car and build a house, and now they are eyeing my share of inheritance.
Just before Tet each year Huynh Tri Cau sets up a small table at the corner of a
street in District 11 and begins to do calligraphy.
Two years after Japan locked down its borders to block the coronavirus, some
150,000 foreign students still aren't able to enter the country, left in limbo by a
policy that has disrupted lives and caused headaches for universities and
businesses. ...
Without electricity or a mobile signal, the Hmong village of Hang Tau in northern
Moc Chau Town has been attracting wanderlust travelers due to its pristine
landscape.
Kiatisuk Senamuang, former Thailand star and national coach, spoke to VnExpress
about his football journey, Vietnam connections and the nations World Cup
qualifying chances.
It is around noon on Monday and Luong Viet Nga is tattooing a daisy on a customers
waist.
Acquiring flight slots at U.S. airports is only the beginning of a challenging
journey to making the Vietnam-U.S. direct route a reality, experts say.
Many young families in Vietnam's big cities are opting to rent rather than buy a
home, focusing instead on living a good life.
Artists' impressions provide a preview of the Saigon flower street planned for the
upcoming Lunar New Year, themed around zodiac animal buffalo.
Ong Can Islet, a territorial milestone marking Vietnam's sovereignty, in Binh Dinh
Province offers visitors an exciting journey of discovery as reflected by an
experienced travel blogger.
Vietnam posted its lowest January-September GDP growth since 2011 at 2.12 percent,
but, given Covid-19 impacts, officials deem this a big success.
From breaking bones by merely waving his hands to becoming an online game streamer,
Hanoian Nguyen Minh Khang has come a long way.
In May, Vietnam's northern highland terraces lure scores of light stalkers as the
rice planting season starts.
To many Mekong Delta locals, grilled banana dipped in coconut milk represents a
vessel of delightful childhood memories.
The tragic recent death of a Hanoi schoolboy opens our eyes to the blind spots in
the brain and memory. But proper protocols and guidelines can help minimize these
inherent flaws.
A lost world that millions of people have enjoyed discovering nestles quietly in
central Vietnam. Lets get you there.
Former head of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung has been accused of helping a
company with an eco-tourism project, before receiving VND200 million ($7,905) as
thank-you money.
The most expensive transfer in football took place in 2017, marking the first time
a player's price surpassed $200 million.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and his girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen
were spotted touring a 3.5-million-pound (US$4.6 million) mansion in Cheshire with
a real estate agent.
A teacher from thatched-roof classrooms of a remote village in Ha Giang mountainous
province has earned a Fulbright scholarship, taking her to the U.S. to pursue a
master's degree in English education.
A plan to upgrade the Dien Bien Airport in northern Vietnam has been adjusted so
that it can accommodate larger aircraft like the Airbus A320/A321.
A woman in HCMC was detained Sunday for offering Covid-19 vaccination to dozens of
people and charging up to VND4 million ($175.90) a pop.
The real estate market will remain gloomy for the rest of the year and even beyond
due to the unpredictable nature of the Covid-19 pandemic, analysts predict.
A canal flowing through seven HCMC districts was once a source of food and extra
income. Today it is a stinking, polluted sewer.
An hour after midnight, hundreds of traders and merchants flock to the Ben Do fish
market in the coastal province of Quang Ninh.
A four-year-old moon bear was rescued by authorities on Wednesday after three years
of captivity in the central Nghe An Province.
This Hmong royal palace was built 100 years ago in the mountains of Ha Giang
Province, and is now a national relic and tourist attraction.
Several Vietnamese artists have been found creating new paintings from photographs
in recent years, but their peers are looking askance at such work.
Consuming dried tea leaves placed inside bamboo tubes is a unique ancient custom of
the Yao ethnic community in northern Vietnams Ha Giang Province.
Insider, a leading US news site, has chosen Vietnams Golden Bridge in their list of
the most stunning bridges in the world.
There is no need to have a large government when we can use technology to make the
system less cumbersome and more transparent.
The conical hat market of Chuong village has retained its soul for 300 years but
opens only a few times a month due to a lack of steady demand.
Ride-hailing firm Grab says giving in to traditional taxi companies demands is akin
to bowing before angry workers threatening to smash machinery.
The Vinh Trung noodle soup stands apart from the rest the rice and the broth make
it deliciously different.
Dont be fooled by its looks; amid the scaffolding is a cleverly laid-out place.
Three of the most affordable beaches on earth are in Vietnam, according to
TravelBird, a Netherlands-based travel site.
Japan's Mitsubishi Corp and Nissan have decided to establish a joint venture to
provide services related to autonomous driving and using electric vehicle batteries
as storage batteries, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Monday.
My father-in-laws birthday is approaching, and my mother-in-law recently texted my
husband, suggesting we purchase an iPhone 16 as a gift, priced at around VND34
million (US$1,344).
The upcoming U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5 will undoubtedly be a moment of
significant impact on history. One thing we can say for sure: this election will
leave lasting effects.
The U.S. dollar declined slightly against the Vietnamese dong Monday morning while
trading at a three-month high against the Japanese yen.
A lot of durian cultivars are registered with the Thai government, but not all of
them are commercially produced.
A Chinese woman is facing the death penalty after a retrial revealed she had
kidnapped and trafficked 17 children over two decades, in collaboration with her
husband and loverstarting with her own son.
British singer Liam Payne, a former member of the best-selling pop group One
Direction, died Wednesday aged 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in
Buenos Aires, police said.
A woman in Soc Trang Province in southern Vietnam posted a video on Facebook
showing herself counting cash and wearing multiple gold jewelry pieces, allowing
two men to locate and rob her.
China and Laos have signed a joint statement aimed at elevating bilateral
cooperation, focusing on the ambitious development of a connectivity development
corridor between the two countries and Thailand.
Jamal Al Nadak, a Dubai-based businessman, has reportedly acquired a private island
valued at US$50 million to provide his wife Soudi the liberty and privacy to wear a
bikini.
Hanois first metro will have a trip frequency of 6-7 minutes with fares starting
from VND7,000 ($0.30), running 18 hours a day.
A former Belarusian travel agent from Nha Trang laid low by the Covid-19 pandemic
sells cakes on Saigons streets to the delight of many locals.
20 years on, many residential projects approved in southern HCMC remain stillborn,
dashing the hopes of thousands and consigning them to misery and dejection.
Residents and devout Christians are awestruck by a towering, spectacular Christmas
tree with 2,340 conical hats that is glittering in Dong Nai Province.
In the historical White Palace (Bach Dinh) in Vung Tau Town, southern Vietnamare
kept three century-old artifacts from a shipwreck off Con Dao Island.
Contracting Covid-19 does not always mean death, and if we in Vietnam remain
patient, we can beat the disease.
It takes considerable commitment to construct a green building, from the use of
materials, attention to immediate environment and ensuring energy efficiency.
Thua Me Con Di (Goodbye Mother), an LGBT-themed movie, is the sole local production
in Netflix Vietnams ranking of 10 most watched dramas.
Handmade silk produced by Co Chat Village in Nam Dinh Province for centuries is
famous for its quality and durability.
Getting to the Chu Dang Ya Volcano can be physically straining, but a red carpet
welcome awaits.
A new ranking has identified the top U.S. universities offering international
students the best job prospects and green card opportunities, based on factors like
tuition, salaries, and permanent labor certification rates.
During her 13 years as a graphic designer the specter of unemployment has never
been more stark for Vy Quan as 90% of her clients have turned to AI.
Many stalled housing projects have been revived but attract few buyers due to
increased prices and a deterioration in their condition, according to the Vietnam
Association of Realtors.
Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates have signed a Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreement with the aim of increasing bilateral trade to US$10 billion.
The Philippines raised a fresh weather alert on Monday, days more than 100 people
were killed by the worst storm of the year.
A Singaporean man holidaying with his family was confirmed dead at a Hong Kong
hospital on Thursday, and police are investigating the cause of his death.
Australia will remain a divided nation with the vast mining state of Western
Australia canceling plans to reopen its borders from a surge in the Omicron variant
in eastern states.
President Joe Biden on Thursday accused his predecessor Donald Trump of spreading a
"web of lies" to undermine U.S. democracy.
India could resume deliveries of Covid-19 shots to global vaccine-sharing platform
Covax in a few weeks for the first time since April, two health industry sources
said, ending a suspension of supplies that has hurt poor countries.
Vietnam looks to spend $10-11.5 billion a year between 2021 and 2030 on electricity
generation and transmission, according to the latest draft Power Development Master
Plan VIII.
Even under ordinary circumstances, feeding an Olympic Village is a mammoth task,
with chefs preparing tens of thousands of meals a day for elite athletes from
around the world.
A current Hanoi resident has built a forest dwelling thats open to anyone as a
sanctuary to escape the mundane or get some respite from their existential angst.
'The brightest star in our literary firmament has stopped shining,' writer Nguyen
Van Tho said during a talk show Tuesday.
With Covid-19 causing businesses renting townhouses in HCMC to shut shop and switch
to online selling in many cases, rents have plummeted and vacancy rates have shot
up.
Vietnams commercial real estate went through a rough year with occupancy rates and
rents plunging as businesses struggled to survive the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 sent Vietnams stock market tumbling to its lowest levels in years, only
for it to rebound spectacularly as cash poured into the market.
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I like Hanoi for the same reasons some people hate it.
Track and field athletes at the Paris Olympics were targeted by racism or
sexualized abuse, according to a World Athletics study of the social media accounts
of over 1,900 competitors.
One night in September 68-year-old Thach sent a letter to his four children,
expressing his concern about his two unmarried daughters.
A team of four Vietnamese expatriates in Angola has successfully cultivated
Vietnams Khang Dan rice on African soil for the first time.
Thai police have arrested three Vietnamese employees for drug possession and
trafficking during a raid on a karaoke bar claimed as exclusively serving
Vietnamese customers in the central province of Nonthaburi.
An Iranian man was arrested in HCMC on Friday for allegedly stealing cash worth
nearly US$3,000 from a Russian couple using a sleight-of-hand trick.
A father in Quang Nam Province forcibly entered a secondary school and assaulted
two 8th-grade students after a football-related altercation involving his child.
Malaysia views U.S. President Joe Biden's proposed Indo-Pacific economic bloc as a
welcome initiative but sees a bigger immediate opportunity in selling its access to
a China-led trade pact to lure investment from global companies, Malaysia's trade
minister said on ...
With prices rising while incomes are shrinking due to the Covid-19 lockdowns,
working people are struggling to afford the barest necessities.
Tran Thi Le carefully put her Covid negative test result and proof of vaccination
into her fanny pack before taking the risk of selling lottery tickets on the
street.
Vietnam was considering welcoming fully vaccinated foreign tourists to sequestered
resorts, which might not be a popular option.
Vietnam is losing from $2.2 -2.9 billion a year for failing to recycle most of its
disposed plastics due to the lack of a circulation mechanism, a study found.
Clevai, online teaching platform for students from kindergarten to grade 12, has
bagged $2.1 million in a pre-series A funding round led by Singapores Altara
Ventures.
The upcoming IPO of automaker VinFast could catapult Pham Nhat Vuong as the first
Vietnamese to enter the rarefied bracket of the worlds top 50 richest people.
The newly-launched Ky Lua pedestrian street in Lang Son has proved a tourist
magnet, attracting over twice more visitors than initially expected.
With national economic growth among the highest in Asia and new supply scarce,
Hanois office rental market is to experience shortages and rising prices, experts
say.
Quang Binh, the kingdom of caves, has one that speaks to the heart, literally
Here are some of Vietnams most beautiful landscapes and top tourist destinations
seen from above.
Century-old churches in northern Vietnam are an attraction worth preserving.
Hang Gio (Wind Cave) is at the foot of Thac Voi (Elephant Falls) and entry is
through a narrow, dark slippery opening.
Letting distracted driving go unpunished is an invitation for more disasters.
Flooding triggered by heavy rains from Storm Trami and a cold spell has claimed 12
lives, injured seven, sunk five ships, and flooded 34,000 homes in Quang Binh
Province.
An Indian man landing in Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat airport was arrested for
bringing with him over 700 diamonds hidden within a box.
The Miss Grand International pageant has imposed a lifetime ban on Myanmars
national director Htoo Ant Lwin, citing his lack of sportsmanship and business
credibility.
133 national parks and nine forest parks in Thailand generated a total revenue of
2.2 billion baht (US$66.36 million) from Oct. 1 last year to Sept. 30 this year, up
from 1.4 billion baht the previous year, or a 49.9% ...
A man has been arrested for animal cruelty after authorities say he abandoned his
dog in floodwaters near a highway as residents evacuated Floridas Gulf Coast last
week shortly before Hurricane Milton made landfall.
Anan Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City has turned the Vietnamese broken rice dish into a
gourmet experience, featuring Angus beef ribs and served at a price of $100.
Universities canceled events, the National Football League reported a record number
of cases, and long lines formed at New York City testing clinics as a sharp rise in
Covid-19 cases and concern over the Omicron variant disrupted American life
anew. ...
Flash sales on e-commerce platforms have become increasingly popular since the
fourth wave of Covid-19 broke out in late April.
HCMC plans to use up all 836,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses it has received from the
Health Ministry within a week starting Saturday.
Phuoc Khanh Hamlet has the highly unusual distinction of being home to 17 pairs of
twins born on a 700m road stretch. A prime suspect: the water lily.
Lychee farmers in Bac Giang, Vietnams lychee hub, have to cross a narrow, swaying
bridge and risk losing the fruits of a year's labor to the river below.
The Golden Bridge in the central city of Da Nang is first on a list of new wonders
of the world compiled by U.K. newspaper Daily Mail.
A cruise on the Chau Doc River in Vietnam's Mekong Delta captivates for a host of
reasons including an encounter with the Cham people in floating villages.
A strong revival in mergers and acquisitions is expected in the next two years,
according to the Corporate Investment and Merger and Acquisition Center.
A comment overheard during a funeral opened up an unusual vocation for a woman:
applying makeup for the dead.
Boasting pristine beauty and delectable seafood, Hon Kho Islet is ideal for a day
trip in Quy Nhon, dubbed the Maldives of Vietnam.
A big, white and rare coral block is under strict protection in southern Vietnam's
Con Dao National Park, with few aware of its mesmerizing proximity.
A group of five Vietnamese engineers have created an interactive global map of the
coronavirus epidemic that uses AI to mitigate misinformation.
A Lotto entertainment group comprised of drag queens is explored in new a
documentary focusing on the daily trials of its actors and singers.
The decision to ban motorcycles seems destined to fail before taking effect in
2030.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that his government
planned to cut student loans for around three million Australians by 20%, wiping
off around A$16 billion (US$10 billion) in debts.
Chelsea and Argentina star midfielder Enzo Fernandez has separated from his wife
Valentina Cervantes, reportedly to enjoy the single life that he was missing after
starting a family early.
Property listing platform Batdongsan has seen a sharp rise in inquiries and
listings in October.
Philippine authorities have detained more than 250 people in a raid on a suspected
online scam farm in Manila, law enforcement officials said.
A mouse that crawled out of a passenger's meal forced a Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
flight to make an unscheduled landing, the company said.
Vendors in Hoc Mon, one of the three biggest wholesale markets in HCMC, scrambled
to close their shops on Sunday evening after several Covid-19 cases were found
here.
HANET, a startup that makes cameras powered by artificial intelligence, has
received an undisclosed amount of series A funding from Hanoi tech firm G-Group.
The latest Covid-19 outbreak is inflicting a daily loss of VND2 trillion (over $86
mln) in industrial production and causing 140,000 employees to miss work in Covid-
19 hotspot Bac Giang.
Ancient town Hoi An will host performances on Sunday next week that will evoke
hundreds of years of its history.
Six major transport projects in HCMC four bridges and two roads remain mired in
land acquisition issues.
Following the Lunar New Year holiday, many Saigonese are seeking luck at Ong Pagoda
in District 5 by crouching beneath a red wooden horse.
The night before Valentines Day Thuy Linh and her husband, Anh Tuan, saw each other
from a distance while working at a Covid-19 field hospital in Hai Duong.
The RCEP pact could widen Vietnams trade deficit with some countries, but it will
be balanced out by increased export opportunities, experts say.
Vinh Hien in central Vietnam's Thua Thien-Hue Province lures visitors with its
pristine scenery, rocky beaches and clear water.
Binh Hung Island in Khanh Hoa Province has been a hidden gem, geographically and in
terms of tourist awareness. Thats changing now.
Vietnam retained its fifth place in instant noodles consumption last year with 5.43
billion servings, up 4.4 percent year-on-year.
The average wage in Vietnam is only one-seventh that of Asia Pacific, with a low
ratio of skilled labor impeding productivity.
For three decades, 700 households in Minh Khai Village have been making a good
living from trash.
"The 'Star Wars' universe created by George Lucas is one of the few things that
still offers the world a positive message -- and remains relevant."
Improvisations with The Six Tones and Michael Edgerton
Birdwatching tours, which can cost up to US$10,000, are increasingly attracting
affluent tourists in Vietnam but remain a niche market due to poor infrastructure
and limited promotional efforts, insiders say.
Over 3,500 Vietnamese registered for the SAT last year, a 74% increase from the
previous year, reflecting heightened interest in studying abroad and the expanding
acceptance of SAT scores by universities.
Six out of the top 10 Vietnamese localities with the highest rates of residents
marrying foreigners are in the Mekong Delta, according to a report from the
Consular Department.
Southeast Asia is likely to see higher-than-normal rainfall in the coming months
which could further disrupt agriculture, tourism, and industrial output in a region
already hit by a series of storms this year.
Around 30 percent of parents remain hesitant to let their children aged 5-11 be
vaccinated against Covid-19, even as the vaccination campaign for them is slated to
begin soon.
The American, EU, British and Australian chambers of commerce say they can't do
much to help Vietnam source Covid-19 vaccines quickly as some people have
suggested.
Re-elected for a new term, Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong asserted that he would
continue speaking out and fighting against corruption.
The Suoi Thau grassland in Ha Giang Province is known for its pristine beauty, cool
climate and vast mountain slopes.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on Monday called for Hanoi to become a
"peaceful, beautiful capital that is healthy physically and spiritually."
The Anheuser-Busch InBev Company says it will promote practical activities in
Vietnam to further its motto of Bringing people together for a better world.
Vietnams first ever female WBO Asia Pacific champion, Nguyen Thi Thu Nhi, has
beaten odds tougher than her opponent in just getting into the ring.
U.S. news site Insider has named Son Doong, the worlds largest cave located in
Vietnam's central province of Quang Binh, among 20 record-breaking natural wonders.
The VN-Index edged up 0.26 percent to 886.22 points Friday, with many small-capped
stocks hitting their ceiling prices.
Automaker Thaco says the penetration of a tough market like the US will facilitate
greater participation in the global value chain.
Unclear delineation of the roles of state agencies in managing waste has made a
mess of sorting and collecting trash in Vietnam.
An entomologist may look askance, but customers savor many insects sold in a Son La
market like grasshoppers, locusts and cicadas.
An Englishman painstakingly uses pen and ink to capture Saigon's old and new
buildings from different levels.
In suburban Hanoi, the Gia Village has held on for long to a special culinary
tradition: making the ramie cake.
The magic of the city is unveiled through its most spontaneous moments.
2,300km is no walk in the park by any stretch of the imagination.
Frances top athlete Leon Marchand has rocked the swimming community after he broke
a world record that has lasted for 12 years at the 2024 World Aquatics Swimming
World Cup in Singapore.
Cristiano Ronaldo's stoppage-time penalty miss flew into the stands, knocking a
boy's phone off his hand, as Al Nassr were eliminated from the King's Cup in Saudi
Arabia.
Manchester City briefly posted a video showing their star Rodri mocking Real
Madrid's Vinicius Jr. during his 2024 Ballon d'Or celebration on social media
before removing it.
At nearly 30 years old, I remain single with no plans to marry or take on the
responsibilities of managing a household.
A couple in Ho Chi Minh City has been arrested on a charge of abusing the man's
six-year-old son, leaving the boy with severe burns and injuries after the child
was found locked alone in a room.
A powerful hurricane was barreling towards Florida on Thursday, with officials
warning of "unsurvivable" conditions and a potentially catastrophic storm surge
high enough to swamp a two-story house.
Kim Ju Hee usually goes home to South Korea for Lunar New Year celebrations, but
stuck in Vietnam this year, she gets a new cultural immersion opportunity.
In Hai Duong, field kitchen volunteers are up early, preparing thousands of meals
for children and adults quarantined amid the latest Covid-19 outbreak.
Y Ty Commune in Lao Cai Province has been cloaked in a white garment following a
bout of snow since Sunday night.
Tangled electrical wires, draught beer and smoking bamboo pipes are some images of
Hanoi that German artist Heiner Radau prints on t-shirts he designs.
Average wages at multinationals and domestic enterprises in Vietnam respectively
rose 6.5 percent and 5.2 percent this year, the lowest levels in a decade.
See-through washroom design throws light on modern Vietnamese living.
Lacking essential life skills and support, many young women have given up their
newborns in the past few years, causing an ethical storm.
Average order value on e-commerce sites rose by 31 percent year-on-year to
VND344,000 ($14.83) in the first half of this year, a report said.
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic and semi-lockdown, Vietnam left a strong impression
on an amateur French artist.
Hanois Sword Lake is getting a facelift with the work beginning on Tuesday.
The VN-Index fell 4.71 points, or 0.49 percent, to 961.47 points Monday, with most
banking stocks closing in the red.
A look back at the SEA Games journey of Vietnams U22 mens football team to a long-
coveted goal.
Tu Le Commune in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai is well-known for its
beautiful rice fields, hot mineral springs and infinity swimming pool.
What one culture considers normal may be seen as cheating by another.
Republican candidate Donald Trump announced Friday that Kennedy family scion and
notorious vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would play a "big role" in his
administration if he wins next week's election.
Kylian Mbappe is being investigated for rape by Swedish police, according to a
newspaper report in Sweden following a visit by the Real Madrid star to Stockholm,
which Mbappe denounced as 'fake news'.
Erik ten Hag insisted he retains the support of Manchester United's hierarchy after
his troubled side were held to a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa, while Tottenham blew
a two-goal lead in a stunning 3-2 defeat at Brighton on Sunday. ...
A video circulating on Thai social media shows a Chinese tourist being scolded and
attacked by an illegal male tour guide for refusing to shop at a jewelry store in
Bangkok, leading to a police investigation.
India's government will step up spending to 39.45 trillion rupees ($529.7 billion)
in the coming fiscal year to build public infrastructure and drive economic growth,
it said on Tuesday, but it involves a wider fiscal deficit than targeted and record
...
At Hanois National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, ICU medics on the night shift
have to deal with life threatening situations at the drop of a hat.
Farmers in Hanoi's Me Linh District start to harvest pomelos, magically turning
from green to yellow over time and then red before Lunar New Year, hence the
moniker gac pomelo.
For flower farmers in District 12, Thu Duc City of HCMC, business this year is as
weak and delicate as their yellow apricot blossoms, which have bloomed too early.
Tangled electrical wires, draught beer and smoking bamboo pipes are some images of
Hanoi that German artist Heiner Radau prints on t-shirts he designs.
A Da Lat cafe uses its location optimally, serving beverages on three levels with
great views of undulating hills and valleys.
The captivating charm of Lan Ha Bay in northern Vietnam is encapsulated by a heart-
shaped islet with a shapely beach that connects with another islet.
Stranded in Vietnam for Christmas far from home, I still intend to make the best of
the most wonderful time of year.
A total of 160 petrolheads clashed on the arduous Vietnam Off-road Cup (VOC) 2020
in Son Tay District, Hanoi.
Grayscale photos by French photographer Pierre Dieulefils shed light on Vietnams
historical landscape during the late 19th century.
Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) posted a H1 pre-tax loss of VND304 billion ($13
million) this year, the first such instance in a decade.
Salt farmers in Dong Hai District in the Mekong Deltaprovince of Bac Lieu start
their day at dawn as summer arrives and the harvest begins.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phucofficially declaredCovid-19 a national epidemic
Wednesday afternoon, as the infection tally reached 212 in 25 localities.
The Prime Minister has agreed a Health Ministry proposal on declaringthe Covid-19
outbreak 'a national epidemic', asking people nationwide to stay home, heavily
restricting their outside movements.
Sardines crowd the beach in Quang Cong Ward, Thua Thien Hue Province, from February
to May, and its an appetizing sight.
Van Long wetland nature reserve in Ninh Binh Province, famous for appearing in
blockbuster Kong: Skull Island, still retains its pristine tranquility dozing
beneath cloud covered limestone pinnacles.
Japan's Mount Fuji, snowless for the longest since records began 130 years ago, is
expected to finally get its famous white cap back next week, a local forecaster
said on Thursday.
Canada-based insurance giant Manulife has laid off hundreds of employees or 2.5%
of total staff in its wealth management unit Manulife Financial in a bid to
improve its operation.
Vietnam gold ring price rose 1.51% to a new record of VND87 million (US$3,427.90)
per tael Tuesday morning.
HCMC residents waited for hours to buy breakfast and have their hair cut on Friday
as the city lifts lockdown restrictions.
Vendors in Saigon's Ben Thanh Market reflect on how the Covid-19 pandemic has
toppled the international tourist attraction in gloom.
Visitors to Yen Bai Province can now enjoy a zipline tour over the beautiful
mountains and rice fields of Van Chan and Mu Cang Chai districts.
Artists sending their works to exhibitions have to run the gauntlet of vandals,
unprofessional handling by organizers and even thieves.
Data is a team sport and companies should learn how to play together to drive
growth, according to Gojek Vietnams general manager.
Discarded items including broken bathtubs, tires and bottles make up attractive
interiors of a cafe in Saigon's District 2.
December is great time to trek the mountains of northwestern Vietnam as maple
forests change color from green to yellowish-red.
Vietnam ranks second out of 50 economies in the mergers and acquisitions
environment attractiveness index released by market research firm Euromonitor.
A group of students in Hanoi have tried to recreate the famous Batmobile of Batman
with a limited VND500 million ( $21,500) budget.
Farmers in northern Lao Cai Province's Bat Xat District are busy with their only
rice harvest of the year.
Listed companies second quarter profits fell on average by 14.4 percent year-on-
year, with tourism and oil being the worst hit.
The love Russian artists Evgraf Plotnikov and Rita Shageyeva have for the vibrancy
and simplicity of Vietnam flows out of their brushes.
Women and girls represent over half of the Mekong region's population, and it is
about time that their role received adequate attention.
Covid-19 is taking a heavy toll on the South Korean food and beverage industry,
with restaurants reporting falling revenues and quitting staff.
Italy-based Big Seven Travel includes Vietnam in a top 50 listing of travel
destinations mentioned on photo sharing network Instagram.
Monsanto's return to Vietnam is already a harsh and ironic reality.
From his small home, 90-year-old Colonel Nguyen Van Tau remembers the day the war
ended.
China's hopes of making the 2026 World Cup are hanging by a thread after three
consecutive defeats and now they are facing mounting pressure before facing
Indonesia in a crucial match of the third qualifying round.
Hundreds of Polish fans stood up to celebrate a goal with Cristiano Ronaldo,
despite him scoring against their home team during the 2024 Nations League match,
creating a viral moment on social media last weekend.
Le Mridien Saigon is celebrating the beauty, flavors, and essence of Japanese
culture with a series of dining events throughout October, offering guests a taste
of tradition and warmth.
A U.S. judge on Monday ordered Google to open its Android smartphone operating
system to rival app stores, in a fresh legal setback for the tech giant.
A Hong Kong taxi driver has been sentenced to 200 hours of community service for
molesting a Malaysian tourist in May this year.
The United States reported 1.35 million new coronavirus infections on Monday,
according to a Reuters tally, the highest daily total for any country in the world
as the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant showed no signs of
slowing. ...
The United States reported nearly 1 million new coronavirus infections on Monday,
the highest daily tally of any country in the world and nearly double the previous
U.S. peak set a week ago as the spread of the Omicron variant ...
Duong Thanh Ha of Mekong Delta's Can Tho City has set up a charity stall with
vegetables and foods to help people facing economic hardships due to the Covid-19
outbreak.
Imagine a place in the nations busiest city where cars and motorbikes are not a
common sight. Welcome to Thanh An island commune.
Son Tra Peninsula, a famous travel destination in Da Nang, along with the city's
iconic bridges and pagodas are resplendent in an ocean of white clouds.
There is no compelling case for Vietnam to begin accepting Covid-19 "vaccine
passports" with any alacrity, experts say.
With the Covid-19 pandemic taking away millions of jobs, people stuck in
undesirable ones are afraid of moving.
The Covid-19 pandemic might have set the tone for 2020, but there were redeeming,
ameliorating stories worth recalling, too.
The value of mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam is estimated to have fallen by
around 49 percent year-on-year to $3.5 billion over Covid-19 impacts.
Vietnam needs another 5,000 MW in power plant capacity by 2025, which will cost it
around $7-10 billion each year.
From "Star Wars" to "The Old Guard", here is the full list of Hollywood movies
featuring Vietnamese actress Ngo Thanh Van.
An experienced Vietnamese travel blogger shows how he traced the territorial
milestones marking Vietnams sovereignty, many off the beaten track in Con Dao
Archipelago of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.
Besides its pristine beaches and white sheep herds, Phan Rang in Ninh Thuan
Province is also famous for its cuisine, especially fish cake noodles.
The Trump-Kim dinner in Hanoi Wednesday evening was marked by affability and lavish
praise heaped on each other.
One of the best snacks for drinking sessions is harvested after a sugarcane
harvest.
HCMCs Thao Dien was recently recognized as one of "the worlds coolest
neighborhoods" by Time Out magazine, and here is a guide to three popular
entertainment complexes with green spaces in the expat area.
A pregnant fan gave birth right outside Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia, while waiting to enter the venue for Taiwanese singer Jay Chous concert.
A former vice governor of Liaoning and also former police chief of the northern
Chinese province has been sentenced to a suspended death penalty for accepting
bribes worth 555 million yuan (US$78 million) in over 14 years.
Three people were killed and 15 others injured in a knife attack at a supermarket
in Shanghai on Sept. 30, state-run Xinhua news agency reported, extending a series
of stabbing incidents across China in 2024.
At the World Economic Forum Davos Agenda virtual event, taking place from Jan 17 to
21, global leaders focused their discussion on a common interest that is shared
across the regions and fields
Our children should not be our retirement plans. The best love we can give them is
to let them live life to the fullest.
Vinh Quang Bazaar in the northern highland province of Ha Giang has been a social
and commercial rendezvous for ethnic minority groups for 200 years.
Beating and torturing certain animals could be punishable by fines of up to VND3
million ($130) starting April 20, according to a new decree on animal husbandry
violations.
Travel blogger Ngo Tran Hai An captures the scenic beauty of Nghe An Province, a
hidden gem in central Vietnam, through his lens.
"There are two Americas."
A traditional boat race, part of the Khmer people's Ok-Om-Bok Festival in Soc Trang
Province, riled up the Mekong Delta waters with cheers and garish hues.
As the rice harvest ends in Ha Tinh Province, dozens of farmers from neighboring
Nghe An travel around 100 km to cash in on the grasshopper chase.
A photo exhibit on Saigon's Nguyen Hue walking street narrates the city's cultural,
historical and urban development from its inception to the present day.
Le Chi Dung has been hunting old timepieces at variousscrap markets to restore and
hang in his Hoc Mon District abode in Saigon.
The VN-Index dropped 0.6 percent to 854.59 points Thursday, with liquidity falling
to levels when the Covid-19 pandemic was raging in Vietnam.
With four infections in short order, Hanoi is bracing itself for more Covid-19
cases by preparing hospital beds, testing centers and quarantine forces.
An oxen race held in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang is part of an ancestor
honoring festival of the Khmer people.
In the heart of Saigon, 1B Garden offers a green, serene ambience that keeps the
citys hectic nature at bay.
Cao Ha Tan of Thanh Hoa Province quit his $1,200 job to take up paragliding as it
makes his life happier.
'Addictive things are very profitable.'
A man in the central province of Quang Binh is unable to bury his mother even two
days after she died as floodwaters brough by Storm Trami remain high.
A day before Storm Trami closes in on Vietnamese coastlines, people in central
regions have begun to reinforce homes and take vessels to safety.
Germanys energy firm PNE is studying the possibility of developing a $4.5 billion
offshore wind power project in central Vietnam.
The father of Spurs star Son Heung-min has been ordered by a South Korean court to
pay a fine of three million won ($2,220) for violating child welfare law at his
football school, reports said.
A male passenger who left behind a backpack containing over US$15,000 in cash at
Hanois Noi Bai International Airport was reunited with his belongings after
security officers found and returned the bag.
Hanoi apartment and landed property prices show no sign of cooling down even though
new supply has reached a five-year high in the first nine months, a new report has
found.
Australias Qantas Airways has deceived 900,000 customers through a ghost-flight
system which offered non-existent services, a court document shows.
A video of Ros, a member of South Korean girl group Blackpink, enjoying a bowl of
pho, Vietnam's traditional noodle soup, in Paris has gone viral, garnering 2.8
million likes on social media.
Twelve-year-old Phuong Nhung has learnt to take care of her 5-year-old brother and
the familys dogs and chicken after their parents began working at a Covid-19 field
hospital.
Stored citizen data related to coronavirus control measures would be deleted after
a month, the Ministry of Information and Communications said Monday.
Air quality in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi improved in 2020 but was still the 12th
worst among cities in the world.
Greater recognition of Vietnams potentials could see a surge in post-pandemic
mergers and acquisitions (M&A) by Japanese firms.
"A piece of Germany in Vietnam" is an opportunity for audiences to experience and
enjoy a world class football atmosphere, and receive fantastic prizes.
Hong Kong announced a record seizure of over half a ton of methamphetamine Monday,
saying the coronavirus pandemic had led smugglers to riskier bulk shipments in
place of traditional drug mules.
Vietnams iconic rice noodles soup, pho, has landed a 27-year-old Slovakian
Vietnamese woman in a Forbes 30 under 30 listing.
Hundreds of whales have been buried and worshipped like ancestors at a fishing
village in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.
The Chuon Village in Hue Town has a delicacy you cannot get anywhere else a banh
xeo (Vietnamese pancake) with a rabbitfish filling.
The adage about the road to success being a lonely one has failed the test of time.
Entrepreneurs dont have to journey alone.
Vietnamese womens recent achievements in international pageants have seen the
nations beauty ranking rise.
The Vietnamese passport continues to be among those with the least visa free access
at 87th among 104 economies.
Shunsin Vietnam Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Taiwanese electronics giant
Foxconn, is seeking an environmental permit for an US$80-million investment project
in the northern Bac Giang Province, aimed at manufacturing and processing chips.
Vietnam's fresh coconuts are being increasingly consumed in international markets
such as the U.S., China, and the U.K., highlighting a bright spot in Vietnam's
fruit export sector with many opportunities for breakthroughs in the near future.
An Australian rising golf star who made his US PGA Tour debut last month vowed
Thursday to play on despite losing sight in one eye after a freak on-course
accident.
Police in the Central Highlands' Kon Tum Province have rescued a 31-year-old woman
who endured 13 hours of assault and confinement by her partner, authorities said
Tuesday.
Vietnam gold ring price rose by 0.23% to a new historic peak of VND88 million
(US$3,466.6) per tael Wednesday morning.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 0.77% to 1,269.89 points Tuesday, lowest since
Sep. 23, amid a decline in Asian shares.
A workers union in Singapore has expressed disappointment in household appliance
maker Dyson for informing it of a layoff only one day in advance.
Many Hanoians laboring outdoors in scorching weather conditions have no choice but
to make do with scant mitigation measures to thwart complete exhaustion.
Dozens of employees at the HCMC Hospital for Tropical Diseases were diagnosed with
Covid-19 recently despite being fully vaccinated with two doses. Experts say this
is normal.
Heineken has collaborated with EDM legends Tisto, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, KSHMR
and Quintino to launch limited edition Heineken x Top DJs packs this May.
The latest Covid-19 outbreak could lower Vietnams first quarter growth and make the
annual GDP target of 6.5 percent more difficult to achieve.
Ho Chi Minh City has proposed to merge Districts 2, 9 and Thu Duc to create an
innovation hub, advancing its vision of becoming a smart city.
The little boy was scared. All of nine years old, he was told he had to be away
from home for a fortnight.
Nui Mot Lake in Binh Dinh Province gives up its stunning secret in the dry season.
With Lunar New Year Festival just weeks away people in Hai Lang District, central
Quang Tri Province are busy making ginger candy, one of the most popular Tet
treats, in their traditional way.
Named as 'Sa Pa of the Northeast', mountainous district Binh Lieu in Quang Ninh
Province is characterized by its cool weather and mesmerizing views.
Platforms like YouTube, SoundCloud and local NhacCuaTui are helping independent
musicians hit the big stage.
Vietnam disbursed a measly 7 percent of the annual ODA disbursement target in Jan-
May, a parliamentary report says.
Ha Van Lam and his wife in the northern province of Ninh Binh have been growing
trees for four years to serve as a habitat for thousands of storks.
World- famous ballet works through successful renditions by HBSO ballet company.
I explained to my ex-girlfriend that I needed to stop giving her money for shopping
so I could save for a house and plan for our future, but she didnt take it well.
Chinas doubled its imports areca nuts from Vietnam to $27.3 million in the first
nine months, seeking to offset a significant drop in domestic supply caused by
adverse weather conditions.
Vietnam produces about 1.2 million tons of durians per year, which are harvested in
a specific way.
Property developer Bitexco Group told a court that the VND15.7 trillion (US$632
million) it received from Truong My Lan to develop a project was legal and not
related to her alleged crimes.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.33% to 1,292.20 points Tuesday while Asian
stocks declined marginally from a two-and-a-half-year high.
Nearly 7 out of 10 employers in Singapore consider a four-day work week feasible, a
survey has found.
A 47-year-old Bangladeshi man was found dead during a routine pre-landing check on
a Cathay Pacific flight from Dhaka to Hong Kong.
Days before the Lunar New Year, batches of traditional rice cakes are popping from
the mold in non-stop thuds echoing across An Lac Village of Quang Nam Province.
Intrepid travelers seeking adrenaline pumping thrill can choose to conquer
virtually vertical mountain slopes in Lang Son Province.
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A shot of fishermen casting green nets to catch anchovies in central Vietnam is
among 50 best submissions to Agoras Green 2020 contest.
The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi is presenting a record of the wars that the
country has fought for national freedom through the eyes of soldier artists.
30 percent of Vietnamese firms bribed tax officials last year for the latter to
overlook possible violations and mitigate fines, a study has found.
Many sandy farms have sprung up in Ninh Thuan Province, breeding butterfly lizards
that fetch more profit than pigs or poultry.
The former deputy director of Petroland is absconding and wanted for questioning
for actions causing losses of VND100 billion ($4.3 million).
When I was writing my book "Hanoi Promenade," I often wondered what makes the city
so special, so attaching.
Le Minh Xuan Village makes millions of incense sticks, and villagers are at their
busiest during Tet time.
Affordable housing and cheap cost of living have made Saigon a top 10 destination
of choice for expats.
Indian politics has never lacked tamasha (entertainment), but the digital savvy of
politicians has taken it to new shores, this time, to Vietnam.
Ren Mederos' Vietnam posters are being showcased for the first time with modern-day
responses from five contemporary Vietnamese artists.
Though puzzled by jargon like carbon emissions and credits, many rice farmers have
been part of a clean agriculture project for over a decade, attracted by its high
profits.
The Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports, along with senior executives, has held a
meeting to discuss strategies for positioning Thailand as a world-class
destination.
A 50-meter-long blade from a wind turbine in the southern province of Soc Trang
broke off and fell onto a shrimp farm during a downpour on Wednesday.
Ky Anh Tunnel, a national relic in Tam Ky Town, Quang Nam Province, boasts a rich
wartime history.
The Covid-19 pandemic and central region floods have caused the Vietnam Railways
Corporations revenues to plummet and are likely to saddle it with losses for 2020.
Australian sports website The World Game has named Luong Xuan Truong among the
stars that A-League clubs should sign up next season.
With invested quality, The Five Residences Hanoi offers a classy, opulence but
peaceful living space in the bustling urban center.
Students learn English in secondary and high schools and continue to do so in
college, but few achieve any proficiency.
Foreign nationals and Vietnamese returning from abroad have to pay a minimum of
VND120,000 ($5.16) a day for quarantine at government facilities.
With a new ID her most prized possession, Kim can now proudly claim Vietnamese
citizenship, along with a true hometown.
Although it ceased operations seven years ago, the Binh Phuoc Ethanol Plant has
been losing VND262 billion ($11.25 million) each year, auditors say.
A British oil expert had tested Covid-19 positive in the U.K., then negative after
14 days, before coming to HCMC and testing positive again.
In May futsal world rankings, Vietnam has climbed to 44th place with 1,046 points,
up one place from December 2019.
Broadcasting video games and selling goods using live-streaming is now a real
profession in Vietnam, where a tech-savvy population lives and breathes social
media.
Factory directors in Vietnam could earn up to $350,000 a year in 2020 thanks to
rising demand for talents in the manufacturing sector.
A moon bear caged for 30 years, its normal life span, in Son La Province has been
handed over voluntarily to a sanctuary.
Da Lat, or Le petit Paris, which gets nearly a million visitors a year, is also a
town where 400,000 locals live and work. Here are some tips on where the locals go
to eat.
HCMC has proposed a dedicated police force to tackle sexual abuse of children, but
doubts exist about its effectiveness as a preventive measure.
The art of listening, professionalism and proving oneself are key factors that both
founders and inheritors need to adopt in large family businesses.
A group of Vietnamese travelers in April experienced the joy of discovering the
rugged, raw beauty of Fansipan, 'the roof of Indochina', in northern Vietnam.
Despite earning just VND5 million (US$198) a month, my husband is content with his
income, as his parents have already given him ownership of the house were living
in.
Vietnamese shopped for VND25.3 trillion (US$1 billion) a month on average on five
major e-commerce platforms in the first nine months of this year.
Indonesia's newly appointed Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Widiyanti
Putri Wardhana has emphasized strengthening competitiveness to make tourism a
leading national economic sector.
A dedicated Chinese fan cycled 13,000 km over six months and 20 days to meet his
idol Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
A documentary team discovered human remains on Mount Everest apparently belonging
to a man who went missing while trying to reach the summit of the peak 100 years
ago, National Geographic magazine reported on Oct 11.
TikTok teams identified harmful effects of its platform on young users but limited
preventive measures so as to avoid a drop in traffic, according to internal
documents revealed Friday by a U.S. public radio station.
A total of 58 hotels across Thailand have been awarded the Michelin Key, a newly
introduced accolade recognizing facilities that offer "outstanding experiences."
It has been days since a river canal in central Thanh Hoa Province ruptured on
Sunday, the scene still filled with dirt and debris.
There's no telling how long the Covid-19 crisis will last, but the Vietnamese
people have showcased their resilience by staying cool, being cool.
The Ministry of Public Security has said traffic police officers should look
"healthy and professional" since they work in public and interact with people.
Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh is a brand new tourist draw in Quang Ninh Province, offering
Japanese-style healthcare tourism service with hot spring baths.
Videos of dolphins swimming in groups off the coast of popular beach destinations
Nha Trang and Binh Thuan in central Vietnam have sparked some excitement.
Vietnam will increase the retirement age to 60 years for women and 62 for men under
Labor Code changes approved by the parliament.
In a Quang Ngai mangrove forest, thousands of white-flowered black mangrove trees
have shed their leaves and become a predominantly white expanse.
Dutch brewer Heineken sold over 5 million Sabeco shares Friday, bringing its stake
in Vietnams biggest brewer Sabeco down to 4.32 percent.
Coconut rice paper is a specialty of Tam Quan Town, in Binh Dinh Province, one of
Vietnam's largest coconut-growing areas.
Human beings are often assessed according to their economic value. What at first
sounds absurd is in fact standard practice.
Bloom or bust for the upcoming Lunar New Year.
For H're people, death is not a reason to grieve.
Nha San Collective
Thailand, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy after Indonesia, plans to impose
a 300-baht (US$8.88) travel tax for air passengers beginning in mid-2025, its
tourism ministry announced.
Singaporeans Goh and Ong prefer clothes shopping in HCMC to Bangkok, saying it
offers a wide range of choices at comparable quality but at 20-30% lower prices.
Tired of working in the city, I decided to take over my familys farm, which I would
eventually inherit, but I gave up after a year.
Novak Djokovic fought through a knee problem to defeat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 7-6 (8/6)
in an "incredible fight" on Saturday, setting up a blockbuster Shanghai Masters
final with world number one Jannik Sinner.
A sea turtle has been spotted in Nha Trang Bay in Vietnam's south central coast for
the first time in years, marking a significant milestone for marine conservation in
the country.
A new caf in Ho Chi Minh City draws hundreds daily with its Wabi-sabi decor,
featuring over 500 ceramic pieces that create a peaceful space for relaxation.
Harvard student AnhPhu Nguyen and a co-creator have added AI features into social
media giant Metas Ray-ban smart glasses which allow instant data lookup on a
stranger.
Shigeru Ishiba became Japanese prime minister on Tuesday, seeking to restore the
ruling party's popularity and tackle a demographic crisis and a lacklustre economy.
Cashless transactions look like a win-win situation, but issues of privacy and
individual freedom are far from guaranteed, and there are some disquieting
implications.
Lesser-known Lang Son could offer an exciting adventure to its best attractions,
including Chi Lang pass, Phai Ve mountain, and Huu Nghi border gate.
Tucked in a humble setting with lots of greenery, Arul Coffee in Dak Lak Province
is a popular spot for coffee for locals and tourists alike.
Hanois Ring Road 2.5 has remained stuck in land clearance issues since 2002, and
some people have grown vegetable gardens on cleared land.
Two seniors in Dong Thap Province has been preserving the Mekong Delta's centuries-
old embossing technique for over 60 years.
Topics related to social distancing and news from the Health Ministry are top
topics that interest Vietnamese internet users amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
An ill-timed request for information on Ho Chi Minh Citys cremation capacity has
drawn flak for causing public confusion and undermining the city's Covid-19 fight.
Vietnam has slipped one place in the 2019 Global Diplomacy Index, based on the
number of foreign missions maintained by a country.
A specialty of Quang Ngai Province in central Vietnam, this is rap cake (banh rap).
The staircase in a Saigon house creates recreational, airy spaces for the family to
watch the TV and see the moon.
Stargazers in Vietnam will have the chance to see meteor shower Lyrids on April 22
and 23, astronomers say.
In many countries, income inequality is growing. While movie stars and top bank
executives are paid millions, back-breaking work is often poorly remunerated.
Katze Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant in Hanoi ranked 13th and Hum Restaurant in Ho
Chi Minh City at 18th in a list of world's top 25 vegetarian restaurants as voted
by travelers on Tripadvisor.
Mens fashion brand Coolmate has raised an additional US$6 million in a funding
round as it seeks to export to Southeast Asian countries and the U.S. in the next
two years.
Travel businesses in Vietnam are eagerly awaiting the launch of a joint Southeast
Asian visa initiative called Six Countries, One Destination.
Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb
survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, in a
warning to countries who have nuclear weapons not to use them.
An eight-year-old girl in HCMC was abused to death by her father's fiancee, and the
public is questioning children protection mechanisms.
If some workers in a company are found to have Covid-19, it should not result in a
complete shutdown, Deputy PM Le Van Thanh has said.
Three key words in Lazadas logistics strategy, as noted by Vu Duc Thinh, Chief
Logistics Officer at Lazada Logistics Vietnam, are 'fastest', 'cheapest', and
'best'.
The Ha Sung ancient house in Ha Giang Province fascinates with its unique
architectural blend but its inhabitants cant give out much information.
Vietnam saw a significant decrease in the number of aviation accidents in January-
August amid limited air travel due to Covid-19, but some serious cases underlined
that safety remains a concern.
Our border guards brave tough conditions and make sacrifices to prevent illegal
immigration and human trafficking, especially amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vietnams GDP could contract this year as a Covid-19 resurgence threatens to block
the recovery of major sectors, experts say.
Formula One plans to start its stalled season with two races behind closed doors in
Austria in July before more of the same at Britains Silverstone circuit, insiders
said Monday.
It was past 2 p.m. His wife wanted some food for the cows from the farm. Sy did not
want to get up.
With foreign and local e-commerce players pouring money in Vietnam for years,
online shopping has finally become a habit, a report says.
A Vietnamese businesswoman flying in from the U.S. has tested Covid-19 positive,
becoming the country's 34th infection.
March is a nice time of year to visit the northwest of Vietnam when the beautiful
Bauhinia season peaks, painting the region white.
Marvelous rock structures jut out of Na Hang Lake in the northern province of Tuyen
Quang just like in Ha Long Bay.
Many Vietnamese workers want Saturday added to their weekend break to remain
productive and spend more time with their families.
Everything about a Can Tho restaurants decor harks back to a bygone era.
The $4 billion Hoiana project is expected to extend across almost 1,000 hectares.
Canada's top 10 universities offer a wide range of tuition fees, from CA$15,800 to
CA$73,000 (US$11,430-52,690) per year, depending on the programs.
The U.S. dollar rose against the Vietnamese dong to a near 2-month high but was
little changed among peers Tuesday morning.
A video of a teenage boy in eastern China chasing and kicking his mother has
garnered 5 million views, sparking widespread outrage online.
Thailand will postpone a hike in the minimum wage to 400 baht ($12.15) per day
scheduled for Oct. 1 by about two weeks due to a lack of a quorum at meetings of
the committee working on the increase, a ...
A scarcity-prompted creation, the egg coffee has become a distinctive Hanoi
offering. Today, several twists have spiced up the special beverage.
A Vietnamese travel blogger travels to the southern town of Phan Thiet and shoots
some stunning pictures.
Vietnam has to take its Covid-19 prevention to a higher level, given that new
infections are still possible, a top health official says.
Vietnamese automakers are scrambling to find auto parts as the coronavirus outbreak
disrupts their supply chain and slashes sales.
24 international cruise ships have canceled plans to dock at the Chan May Port in
Thua Thien-Hue Province over Covid-19 concerns.
Ever since the novel coronavirus outbreak reached Vinh Phuc Province earlier this
month, 29 medical workers at a quarantine zone haven't been home.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index shed 0.54 percent to 933.09 points Friday, with losses
led by shares of the countrys biggest banks.
Given its natural potential, robust government support and aspirations for the
sector, Vietnam may become a solar power investment hotspot soon.
Nine years ago, in late September, the Lung Cu Flag Tower was inaugurated in the
northernmost province of Ha Giang as a proud marker and symbol of the nation's
sovereignty.
Located in the central town of Nha Trang, a house carved into a hill has great sea
views, and a 50-seat cinema behind its swimming pool.
A trip to Yen Tu Mountain in Quang Ninh Province offers temples to pilgrims,
traditional experiences for culture aficionados and scenic views from the top.
For those fond of flowers, March could just be the most beautiful time of the year
to visit Vietnam.
An Bang Beach has been voted among the beautiful beaches in Asia for the fourth
consecutive year by TripAdvisor readers.
As Saigons famous cathedral gets spruced up, its surroundings are being adorned
with new flowers.
Realty and retail giant Vingroup sees itself becoming an international standard
tech-industry-services powerhouse in ten years.
Busy through the day, Saigonese interested in getting fit or keeping fit are going
to the gym at midnight.
Italy's Roberto Mancini, the highest-paid football coach in the world, was
dismissed from the Saudi Arabia national team after a run of poor results.
Thailand's Ministry of Transport plans to study the implementation of a "congestion
fee" in Bangkok to reduce road traffic and support affordable electric train fares.
A woman lost her life after crashing into a taxi driver's door, which was suddenly
opened, causing her to fall and be run over by another car coming from the opposite
direction in Vietnam's coastal city of Vung Tau. ...
After my in-laws gave us two plots of land, my wife called me incompetent, a
deadbeat clinging to his wife, and a nuisance.
A Vietnamese student transformed her passion for Chinese historical dramas and
literature into a full scholarship at Peking University, China's top-ranked
institution.
A Japanese court ruled Thursday that an 88-year-old former boxer was not guilty in
a retrial for a 1966 quadruple murder, reversing an earlier decision that made him
the world's longest-serving death row inmate.
Singapore is countering the risk of a rapidly aging population and a shortage of
human resources in the near future.
Truong Kim Toan, 82, teaches regular yoga classes in Hanoi, which he said is his
secret to a long, active and happy life.
Here is the first glimpse inside a made-in-Vietnam Covid-19 vaccine factory in
HCMC, operated by Nanogen Pharmaceutical Biotechnology JSC.
There are three pha lau eateries that Saigon food enthusiasts will swear by, each
for a different version of the traditional offal stew.
Nguyen Thi Minh Vuong has seen something she can never unsee, and something she
would never want to see again.
Skilled and unskilled off-road motocross enthusiasts are thrilled to have a track
to practice on, just 10 km away from downtown Hanoi.
A fishing technique that involves a large number of men standing on a beach in Da
Nang City and hauling in a giant net is quite a spectacle.
Giang Hai beach in central Vietnam's Thua Thien-Hue Province is a therapeutic sight
for visitors in search of tranquillity.
Doctor Tran Quang Vinh has worked non-stop for three weeks to help patients
infected with novel coronavirus. He longs for his family.
Four ministries should be combined into two, with four instead of five deputy PMs,
the state organizational institute proposed.
Vinh Phuc Province, hub of Vietnams novel coronavirus epidemic, is building a field
hospital with 300 beds.
A quarantine zone in Saigons District 3 stands ready to take in people suspected of
being infected with the novel coronavirus.
The golden camellias medicinal properties have increased its market value.
Mekong Delta fishermen say, despite the suspense, the little ducks are not hurt.
Chinese discount shopping site Temu has entered Vietnam and Brunei after facing a
ban in Indonesia.
Lee Wei Ling, the daughter of Singapores first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, passed
away Wednesday at the age of 69 after battling a rare degenerative brain disease
for four years, reported the Straits Times.
A debate has erupted on social media after a female tourist from Japan wore sarong
kebaya, the traditional uniform of Singapore Airlines cabin crew, during her flight
to Singapore.
Hong Kong's richest households now earn 81.9 times as much as the poorest, a figure
that more than doubled in five years, according to a new report.
Carlos Alcaraz roared back from a set down to beat world number one Jannik Sinner
in a thriller and win his first China Open title on Wednesday.
A Polish woman was detained at Suvarnabhumi international airport in Thailand on
Thursday after she allegedly made a bomb threat during a Thai Vietjet flight from
Vietnam's Da Nang City, bound for Bangkok, according to local media.
Arom Arunrot, a 64-year-old woman from Thailand, survived a harrowing two-hour
battle with a reticulated python inside her rented room in Samut Prakan Province,
south of Bangkok.
A Japanese man is facing a two-year prison sentence for secretly filming over 1,000
women at hot springs using a camera hidden in fake rocks.
Although being quite confident about my body, I still get asked "are you pregnant"
from time to time.
Remakes of foreign films have become a pronounced trend in Vietnam, but this is a
process fraught with risk.
The 13-hour separation of conjoined twins in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday took
over 93 medical experts to complete.
Thap Thap Di Da, a 17th century pagoda, adds to the charm of central province Binh
Dinh with its cultural, historical and architectural beauty.
The new coronavirus outbreak has prompted authorities to grant a week off starting
Monday to 4 million students in Hanoi and Saigon from kindergarten to high school
grades.
Major streets and city access roads across HCMC were choked Sunday due to
increasing Lunar New Year travel demand.
Boat rides in the Thung Nham eco-tourism zone take visitors up close to glowing
stalactites and several bird species.
Phu Chau is an old temple that attracts many visitors with its special landscape
and intricate design.
Increasing numbers of southerners are renting yellow Mai plants in bloom for Tet,
and returning them after the holiday.
Social media reports of corruption and misconduct are working increasingly against
the police, putting them on the defensive.
China's Shanghai has just posted a structure relocation record of the country,
transporting a 2,000-ton 135-year-old Buddhist temple whole first by 30.66 meters
from its original site and then elevating it whole by 1.05 meters to its final
location. The ...
The new Shiki-Shima train is in demand as Japanese customers seek high-end services
on the go.
World number two Carlos Alcaraz admitted he "was not up to the level" of 18th-
ranked Ugo Humbert of France who swept to a shock Paris Masters third-round victory
over the Spanish superstar on Thursday.
Achieving top academic scores, crafting a compelling motivation letter, and
strategically selecting universities are key to securing the prestigious Eiffel
Excellence Scholarship granted by the French government, according to former
recipients.
An expressway spanning over 175 km has been proposed at a cost of VND80.8 trillion
($3.17 billion) to link Vietnam's southwestern provinces with Cambodia.
A video of a female tourist posing half-naked in front of the iconic Maybank sign
in Malaysia's Kota Kinabalu City has gone viral, prompting police to launch an
investigation.
Carlos Alcaraz roared back from a set down to beat world number one Jannik Sinner
in a thriller and win his first China Open title on Wednesday.
The Vietnamese diaspora in Israel and the UAE are relieved at receiving Covid-19
vaccinations, but remain wary. Some want to return to Vietnam.
Workers are scurrying to clean up HCMCs new Mien Dong (Eastern Region) Bus Station,
scheduled to open this Saturday after several delays.
Vietnam's Tarzan was taken out of the jungle seven years ago, but he's proved that
the jungle cannot be taken out of him.
Vietnam slipped four places to 43rd in the annual Best Countries Overall Rankings
2020 despite performing well in economic growth, heritage and business openness
categories.
With the Lunar New Year festival, Tet, less than a fortnight away, part-time
workers are working overtime at a flower village on Saigon's outskirts.
People living in the south central town of Phan Thiet use a unique tool to catch
mullet fish: plastic bottles.
A strategic partnership between tech start up Jingo and communications agency
Golden A helps both exploit the advantages of hi-tech marketing.
A recent warehouse fire has drawn public attention to 113 polluting factories that
should have moved out of Hanoi years ago.
The Vietnamese art scene has been a preserve of fakes for long, but originality is
trying to reassert itself.
Ba Lu Coffee has been in business for almost 60 years with old customers staying
loyal for that long.
Vietnam is among the top three overseas travel destinations for South Koreans in
2019, a new report says.
An unusual banana plant in south-central Vietnam has produced a huge bunch with
more than 220 hands.
'Education is a part of peacekeeping,' says Lieutenant Colonel Le Ngoc Son, who
voluntarily taught children unable to attend school in the Central African
Republic.
Getting a job is easy, cost of living is low, and quality of life is high.
Forget De Niro. This is the taxi driver who really saved the day.
Two young children in Da Nang, who faced long and challenging battles with
thalassemia, have been given a new lease on life following successful allogeneic
bone marrow transplants at Hue Central Hospital.
Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmat were awarded the men's and women's
Ballon dOr award, respectively, for the worlds best football player in 2024 at a
ceremony in Paris on Monday.
Foreign universities ranked within the global top 500 over the past three years are
eligible to open branches in Vietnam, according to a new government decree.
Moon Da-hye, daughter of former South Korean president Moon Jae-in, was arrested
for driving under the influence (DUI) and causing a traffic accident in Seoul that
injured a taxi driver.
Excessive alcohol consumption can have a significant impact on a runner and
understanding these effects is crucial for maintaining optimal health and
performance.
The full stop at the end of this sentence is 1,000 times bigger, which only makes
fine dust a silent, deadly assassin.
With the stock market booming, retail investors are flocking to open trading
accounts, many without any previous experience of investment.
Queen Beach, on Vietnams central coast, has triggered curiosity among travelers for
its countless boulders resembling giant birds eggs that cover over hundreds of
square meters.
The VN-Index plunged 1.34 percent to 857.48 points Wednesday, its biggest single-
session loss since April 21.
In his teens, Tu Anh could not ignore the truth anymore. He was a girl trapped in a
boys body.
VnExpress International presents a selection of pictorial stories that runs the
gamut of emotions the nation experienced in 2019.
The world always needs heroes and influencers to make it a better place, and in
2019 there were six from Vietnam.
When billionaires spend millions on weddings, what are we celebrating?
Since 2017, 1,600 Vietnamese women have been trafficked to Cambodia for surrogacy
or prostitution, according to a report by the two governments.
The UNESCO-recognized geopark in Cao Bang Province is among 50 world's most
beautiful sites for its waterfalls, lakes and flora, says the Insider.
Saigon had the largest number of shops in Vietnam selling ivory items between 2016
and 2017, a wildlife trade report revealed recently.
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Getting a job is easy, cost of living is low, and quality of life is high.
About 80 percent of the world's smokers live in low- and middle-income countries.
DACA beneficiaries could find themselves living in fear once again of immigration
roundups.
Through a strategy of high-tech pharmaceutical production, Vietnamese enterprises
are positioned to ensure stable drug supplies for the domestic market while
preparing to integrate into the global supply chain.
Hong Kong actor Tse Chi Wah, well-known for his role in Stephen Chows "Shaolin
Soccer," has died at the age of 64 due to a heart attack.
The Japanese Ningen Dock health checkup stands out from regular checkups by
offering a more comprehensive, personalized, and preventive approach to early
disease detection and healthcare management.
Malaysia has renewed the trademark protection for its prized Musang King durian, a
move expected to raise its price in China, where a single fruit can already sell
for over US$80.
Elon Musk's X has paid millions of dollars in fines in Brazil to settle a row with
a judge who banned the platform in its biggest Latin American market over
disinformation.
South Korean actor Jang Dong Gun has made his return to the big screen with the
suspense thriller "A Normal Family" after a six-year hiatus following an infidelity
scandal.
JK Hobson, an American comedian, shared why he has no regrets about leaving his
motherland for Vietnam.
A couple in central Da Nang City built their wind-inspired nest after 10 years of
separation.
Traffic chaos reigned as the heaviest rainfall of the season hit Saigon Tuesday
afternoon and commuters were stuck in heavily flooded streets.
It was the opening day of my coffee shop in Hanois Old Quarter, and our first
guests were unexpected and uninvited.
Ly Son, 30 kilometers off the coast of Quang Ngai Province, is home to intriguing
garlic farms and beautiful crystal-clear seas surrounded by a ring of reefs.
An American veteran turned cop traumatized by the horrors of war embarked on a
healing journey when he returned to Vietnam in 2005.
The famous downtown train street in Hanoi, closed last month on safety concerns,
has made Fodor's 2020 Travel "No List".
A young man in northern Vietnam turns scrap and waste like wood, batteries and
broken glass into quaint decorations.
Vietnamese hospitals are teeming with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and the
chances of infection rise with a patients length of stay, a study found.
Vietnamese technology giant FPT has reported profit before tax of VND3.85 trillion
($165.95 million) in 2018, soaring 30 percent year-on-year.
A solitary goal in the second leg of the AFF Cup 2018 final saw Vietnam lift the
trophy after a gap of 10 years.
Youre just a few hours away from a revitalizing weekend escape from city life.
L'Espace
In Vietnam, it is not only luxury brands that are used to show off wealth,
sometimes just a cell phone number will do.
The number of Vietnamese tourists to Australia has grown significantly after the
Covid-19 pandemic, with nearly 178,000 reported in the past 12 months to August
2024, according to a press release by the Australian Minister for Trade and
Tourisms Office. ...
A few hours before the 2024 Ballon d'Or award ceremony, the world was shocked to
learn that Manchester City midfielder Rodri, not Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior,
would win the prestigious accolade.
A kilogram of orange now costs only VND2,000-4,000 (7.9-16 cents) at the farm gate
in the Mekong Delta, record low prices that result in huge losses for farmers.
Former English football star David Beckham and his wife Victoria have purchased a
new nine-bedroom Miami mansion for US$72 million and paid it all in cash.
As artificial intelligence (AI) advances, American universities are increasingly
integrating it into classrooms, both as a learning tool and a subject of study,
while addressing its possible negative impacts on education quality.
Actress Midu and her husband Minh Dat, the son of a Vietnamese plastics tycoon,
recently enjoyed a holiday in Singapore, exploring many attractions from popular
landmarks to high-end dining services.
An elderly person entering a nursing home is just like a child being sent to
daycare, if you think about it this way, your life will be much easier.
The most valuable Southeast Asian brand is a financial services firm with a brand
value of US$28.3 billion, according to a report by consulting firm Kantar.
A consortium led by military-owned Airport Construction Corp has won a contract for
a major component in the construction of the Long Thanh International Airport.
Some domestic flights to Da Nang resumed on Monday after over a months suspension
following the resurgence of Covid-19 in the city.
British magazine Conde Nast Traveler has listed Tan Dinh Church, dubbed the 'Pink
Church', among its 10 most rosy global destinations.
Vien Thong A, one of Vietnams earliest mobile phone retail chains, has shut all
outlets after two decades of operation.
Though the Vietnamese film industry is still small, it has churned out some high-
grossing but also good movies in recent years, which bodes well.
For just five dollars, visitors to the central town of Hue, Vietnams former
imperial capital, can try out many traditional foods, each costing just VND10,000
(43 cents).
A newly opened Japanese-inspired caf cum bar in Phu Nhuan District provides
customers a crop to cup coffee experience.
A senior Google official says the tech behemoth is studying the process of opening
a representative office in Vietnam.
An estimated 800,000 tons of unexploded ordnance still remain scattered across
Vietnam, killing and maiming civilians on a regular basis.
HCMC leaders say urban woes have besmirched the southern hub's reputation.
From Trump's victory to Brexit andthe onslaught on Syria's Aleppo.
Ten tips you need to know for your Vietnam motorcycle adventure.
Ruud van Nistelrooy enjoyed a winning start as interim Manchester United manager by
beating Leicester 5-2 to reach the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday as
Manchester City crashed out 2-1 to Tottenham.
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has once more made a public appearance
without her engagement ring.
A Singaporean former minister was convicted Tuesday of obstruction of justice and
accepting illegal gifts, the public prosecutor said, in the city-state's first
political graft trial for nearly half a century.
U.S. firefighters used some 190,000 liters of water to extinguish a blaze involving
an electric Tesla Semi truck this month following a crash, a government agency
said.
Vietnamese netizens who remember billionaire Bill Gates saying he loved doing the
dishes every day have been provoked into a housework debate by his impending
divorce.
Computer users in Vietnam still rely on Windows assistants to help with issues
related to unlicensed operating systems at home.
Midfielder Do Hung Dung was a decisive part of Hanoi FC and the national team
winning several major titles, netting him the Vietnam Golden Ball 2019.
Zoo keepers at Vinpearl Safari on Phu Quoc Island have named a new white rhino calf
Winnie, symbolizing victory over the novel coronavirus.
Vietnams tourism industry received a slew of prestigious awards and set new records
in 2019.
Parts of Saigon and the Mekong Delta have sunk by up to 81.4 cm over the last
decade, partly due to groundwater extraction.
Vietnam is among the world's top 10 and Asia's top five economies in IPv6 capable
rate, according to Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC).
A photo contest capturing the beauty of Ben Tre shows how daily life revolves
around coconuts in the Mekong Delta province.
It's not quality vs quantity, but quality and quantity. Cutting rice production
could put our food security at risk.
Vietnam should cut back on its tax incentives, which costs it around VND50 trillion
($2.15 billion) a year, an Oxfam expert says.
Phu An Bamboo Village in the southern province of Binh Duong opened in 1999 and won
the UNDP Equator prize in 2010.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index closed at 946.47 points at the end of Mondays session,
the lowest point since mid-February.
Social prejudice should not deter Vietnamese women from getting a divorce and
taking the chance to make a new start.
Chill out and be yourself at this chaotic space in southern Vietnam.
The movie has received widespread coverage after its famous producer shared an
emotional Facebook post about respect for hard work.
Hanoi Opera House
Police in central Vietnam have detained a local man who was attempting to deliver
9.3 kg of ketamine hidden in 16 formula milk cartons, which had been smuggled from
Europe to Hanois Noi Bai airport.
The Ministry of Health of Malaysia has denied claims that it criticized APT.a song
performed by Ros of the K-pop group Blackpink and American pop star Bruno Marsfor
advocating unheathy lifestyle.
Located in Ho Chi Minh City's central District 1, with direct metro access, Grade A
offices, and high-end retail spaces, Marina Central Tower draws high-caliber office
and retail tenants.
A deadly outbreak of E. coli poisoning tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has
expanded, with at least 75 people sick in 13 states, federal health officials said
Friday.
Hong Kong actor Lee Lung Kei, famous for his role in the TV series "The Condor
Heroes," has chosen a date to marry his fiance, Chris Wong, who is currently
serving a prison sentence.
Harmo-5K is an advanced breast augmentation technique that utilizes a next-
generation ultrasonic scalpel, offering a surgery experience that significantly
reduces pains, bleeding and fluid leakage.
Large-scale industrial activities, trash overload and sidewalk paving are among
major contributors to worsening air quality in Hanoi, environment officials said.
Vi Hung Church in the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang catches the eye with its
characteristically red brick roofs, reminiscent of Vietnamese pagoda architecture.
'Go with them, and you will have food to eat,' Hoe's father told her. She was four
or five then.
Flying from Hanoi to Saigon takes five minutes more per month due to overload at
Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Vietnam's Tran Van Thao and Australia's Billy Dib will fight in Australia on
December 20 for the World Boxing Council Australasian title.
Dumping trash and untreated wastewater with abandon has turned a revitalizing river
in Hanoi into a foul creek of black water and sludge.
Authorities are finding more and more Chinese-made exports masquerading as Vietnam-
made goods, threatening both domestic production and legitimate exports.
Bac Lieu was once home to affluent landlords with children whose lavish lifestyles
gave rise to many anecdotes about the princes, including Tran Trinh Huy.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index closed at 973.04 points, the highest since May 23, with
growth seen in most large-cap and banking stocks.
The ancient town Hoi An is one of worlds six best places to explore on bicycles,
says global online accommodation reservations provider Agoda.
Drink-driving comes at a high price. It is leaving affected families and
communities devastated which outweighs its economic blows.
An autumn symbol in Hanoi, milk flowers have bloomed months earlier, giving
residents a soothing, fragrant respite from scorching heat.
Experts weigh in on Hanois Canon Photomarathon controversy, rejecting alterations
and decrying poor composition of winning entry.
With a follow-up talk with a Saigon-based urban designer.
Manchester United asked their rival Manchester City if they could give Alejandro
Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo a lift on their private flight to the Ballon dOr
ceremony, only to get rejected.
A stagnant economy, rising geopolitical tensions, falling purchasing power and
increasing travel costs are among the factors that have kept the number of Thais
traveling abroad below expectations.
A male passenger from Hong Kong was apprehended at Hanois Noi Bai airport after
being found with 3 kg of gold concealed in his shoes and private area during a
customs inspection.
A 350-kg bomb from the Vietnam War was discovered by a local resident in central
Quang Binh Province, prompting authorities and experts to secure and safely remove
the explosive device.
A pressurization problem aboard a Delta Airlines flight left passengers with bloody
noses and ear pain, the airline said.
The Covid-19 outbreak forced schools across Vietnam to have their new year opening
ceremonies scrapped, scaled down or go virtual Saturday.
Novaland achieved a consolidated revenue of VND4,361 billion ($188 million) in the
first half of 2020, with profit before and after tax increasing by 12 and 48
percent year-on-year respectively.
Hotels and office buildings across the central Vietnam tourist hotspot of Da Nang
showed their support for the local semi-lockdown via heart-melting light displays.
Quang Ninh has topped the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) ranking for the
third time in a row, a new VCCI report says.
Tricksters are scamming netizens by selling fake unlimited Google Drive accounts
for VND300,000 ($13) via shady online marketplaces.
The VN-Index surged by 12.47 points, or 1.31 percent, to 956.9 points Wednesday,
its strongest gaining session since November 1.
Subsidence has been eating away at a ward in HCMC for decades, leaving residents in
misery as their houses go down.
Vietnam is a human trafficking and illegal migration hotspot with annual profits
worth tens of billions of dollars, according to the Ministry of Public Security.
20 centenarians and many retirees older than 80 live healthy and active lives in
Long Xuyen Town and a nearby commune in An Giang.
Two decades after being named a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO, Hoi An
retains its unique old architecture, tranquility and gentle pace.
Banh mi, the Vietnamese baguette, comes with a brand-new addition in Saigon: minced
pork meatballs and salted egg yolk.
Ordinary yesteryear artifacts displayed at a free exhibition in Saigon takes
viewers on a nostalgic journey into the past.
Companies say they are still struggling to understand tax laws and are getting no
assistance from authorities in this regard.
The rifles, worth about $3.3 million, will all go to the Philippine National
Police.
The Cannes film festival -- the world's greatest movie showcase -- celebrates its
70th anniversary this year.
Taiwanese actress Chun-Chun Hsu is being sued by a married man for emotional fraud,
seeking the return of an NT$2.66 million (US$83,000) Mercedes-Benz and 7 million
yuan (US$980,000) in relationship expenses.
Indonesia's new leader Prabowo Subianto wants to complete key government and
parliamentary buildings in the country's US$32 billion new capital city in the next
four years, according to a cabinet minister.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.55% to 1,286.52 points while Asian markets
dropped to a three-week low Thursday afternoon.
A car driver attempting to evade police caused a multi-vehicle crash in Cu Chi
District in Ho Chi Minh City's outskirts on Thursday night.
Police have arrested a man after he broke a car window and assaulted the driver
inside following a traffic collision that hurt no one in Ho Chi Minh City on
Tuesday.
Quang Ninh Province's Van Don International Airport, where the first case in the
latest Covid-19 outbreak was detected, reopened on Wednesday.
The Hanoi Train Street, closed last month over safety concerns, was a top 8
destination that experienced overtourism in the last decade.
For 44 years, an elderly couple has been living in an 8-square meter corrugated
sheet hut built on the roof of a toilet.
Banh mi, the Vietnamese baguette, comes with a brand-new addition in Saigon: minced
pork meatballs and salted egg yolk.
Vietnams top telecom firm Viettel wants to pioneer a digital society in the country
through technology and industry development.
Standing at 3,049 m, Putaleng is Vietnam's third highest peak after Fansipan in Lao
Cai and Pusilung in Lai Chau.
SK Group has spent nearly $1 billion on a 6.15 percent stake in Vingroup, Vietnams
biggest private conglomerate.
Scorching temperatures have not deterred hundreds of thousands of visitors from
flocking to Hanoi for Reunification Day holiday.
A hotter summer wont dampen a Vietnam visit, given the celebration of some very
memorable and unique festivals.
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A colorful, fragrant caf says Bonjour with flowers in Saigons District 2
The Chicago Tribune has recommended Vietnamese ice coffee as among the best to try
in the state.
The Hang Duong Market in Can Gio District is an Eden garden for seafood lovers.
The only thing most Vietnamese care about is a well-educated child.
Tourists bring their children to an ancient craft village to teach them about the
art and hard work.
Police in HCMC have arrested three individuals for their involvement in an illegal
cyanide trading ring, uncovered following a suicide case using the toxic substance.
The U.S. dollar gained against the Vietnamese dong Friday morning while heading for
its third weekly gain in a row globally.
Consultants have proposed a 48-kilometer metro line connecting Thu Duc City in Ho
Chi Minh City to Long Thanh District in the neighboring Dong Nai Province, with a
total investment of VND84.752 trillion (US$3.42 billion).
Students from Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), a leading school
in Vietnam, have alleged that they were served leftover food and meals containing
dead insects during a military training course at the school.
Competing for foreign investment with tax incentives will end up hitting
governments revenues and be a lose-lose situation for all ASEAN members, experts
warn.
Khmer pagoda Som Rong, famous for the giant reclining Buddha statue, gets even more
magnificent when the sun goes down.
A Saigon woman who thought of giving Vietnamese identity to a Bodhi leaf gifted to
her has not looked back since.
Khon and his partner took a bus back to Bac Ninh where, after losing their jobs,
they hoped to receive their promised salaries, but to no avail.
For 14 years a migrant from central Vietnam has been serving her compatriots and
Saigonese original dishes from there.
Danger is an occupational hazard for a ranger in the Bac Hai Van Forest and the
most dangerous creatures are fellow humans.
An investigation has begun into the role of former minister Vu Huy Hoang in causing
losses worth millions of dollars at a state-owned company.
Covid-19 has taken an enormous toll on women and girls around the world as a direct
consequence of national lockdowns and the sidelining of sexual and reproductive
health services.
Ha, a nurse at Hanoi's Bach Mai Hospital, spent the first five days after being
diagnosed with Covid-19 saving her little energy to breathe.
Online food sellers in Saigon apartments are recording three time their normal
sales as fellow residents rely more on deliveries amidst the Covid-19 crisis.
The Bat Pagoda gets its name for hosting thousands of bats on its premises, but its
Khmer heritage is its real distinctive feature.
The Google homepage featured a ca tru illustration Sunday to celebrate the
establishment of this musical art form.
Vietnams January-September GDP grew highest in nine years, but dwindling export
growth could see economic expansion slow down in coming years.
Vietnams digital economy has been booming and is the second fastest-growing market
in Southeast Asia after Indonesia, a new report says.
Cocoons bob in boiling water as silk is rapidly teased out, spinning on reels
skilfully operated by women in Co Chat village, where households have been making
thread for more than a century.
The millennial city of Hanoi has several centuries old pagodas that offer peace of
mind even when they are crowded.
Gold ring price in Vietnam rose 0.60% to a new record of VND84.5 million
(US$33,62.52) per tael Thursday morning.
As parents, we all want our children to succeed academically; after all, isn't that
a sign of love and responsibility?
Removing legislative agencies of inner city wards and districts can save HCMC
VND1.2 trillion ($51.75 million) every year, a former city official says.
Covid-19 has taken an enormous toll on women and girls around the world as a direct
consequence of national lockdowns and the sidelining of sexual and reproductive
health services.
After mulling over the idea for years, Truong An and her family finally left on an
18-day motorbike tour across the country in early February.
Tam Giang in Thua Thien-Hue Province, one of Southeast Asia's largest brackish
lagoons, has a floating market where trading happens without typical bustle before
the sun is out.
Hanoi police have busted a gambling ring masquerading as a football video game and
placed 56 people under investigation.
With a three-month-old baby getting infected, the novel coronavirus epidemic has
entered new transmission territory in Vietnam, an expert says.
With abundant marine resources, some shallow water fishing without using a rod adds
flavor, literal and otherwise, to a Phu Quoc trip.
Vietnams southernmost province of Ca Mau boasts a cuisine based on seafood
specialties made possible by its extensive mangrove ecosystem.
The HCMC Department of Planning and Architecture has suggested that foreign experts
are hired to help preserve a 130-year-old French building in downtown Saigon.
Inequality, poverty and a cultural normalization of violence are major factors
behind increasing incidence of mass killings in Vietnam, experts say.
After collecting artifacts and specimens for over 20 years, Le Khac Tam opened a
museum to honor traditional Vietnamese medicine.
Obscure and even non-existent legal definitions are failing to protect the rights
of people who need the protection the most.
The Doac toddy tapped by ethnic minorities in Vietnam is a gift from the gods.
A macabre tea shop in Saigons full of gore, but horror fans are cool with it.
Commuters are inconvenienced, but a thick fog that has been enveloping Hanoi has
shrouded its attractions in mystery.
It is a time when the soul turns poetic, mesmerized and spellbound by the charisma
that autumn bestows on Hanoi.
Hat boi, a Vietnamese operatic art form, is kept alive by poor artists afraid it
will die with them.
I am disabled and sometimes I have to put up with discrimination. It has become a
hobby of mine to see how other people similar to me engage in big national events,
such as the upcoming elections.
Natthamon Khongchak, a Thai YouTuber accused of defrauding her followers of 2
billion baht (US$59 million), has been arrested in Indonesia and deported to
Thailand after two years on the run.
As parents, we all want our children to succeed academically; after all, isn't that
a sign of love and responsibility?
A 100-year-old French-style villa in southern Dong Nai Province will be preserved,
despite initial plans to demolish it for a road construction project.
A 20-year-old man in the Central Highlands' Gia Lai Province survived nine days
clinging to a tree after being swept away by floodwaters.
A Japanese man was arrested for making over 100 silent phone calls a day to his
wife using a hidden number feature, claiming he did it "out of love."
Four years after the tragic accident, a scarred Dung is trying to pick up the
threads and support her family.
Vietnam registers more than 10,000 new drug users last year, with the users getting
younger and being concentrated in the southern region.
Trang Ta Puong Waterfall in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam exudes an unspoilt
beauty unknown to most.
The VN-Index tumbled 3.12 percent to 811.35 points Wednesday, its lowest point
since October 10, 2017.
The benchmark VN-Index plunged 31.88 points, or 3.22 percent to 959.58 points on
Thursday, the biggest losing session since November 2018.
By grilling the babuette and getting creative with the fillings, three Hanoi
eateries are adding to Vietnams banh mi repertoire.
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, And that has
made all the difference." -Robert Frost (1874-1963).
A series of photographs by Nguyen Ngoc Thai set against a communal house capture
the daily life and moods of the Ba Na people.
A Buddhist monk fishes out a vial of cannabis oil from his robe and puts a drop
under his tongue.
The Cuckoo House in central Da Nang City, inspired by the famous clock, looks like
an old fortress from a distance.
Regulars swear by a street-side sticky rice eatery in Hanois Old Quarter that opens
unusually late at 7 p.m.
There is massive interest among foreign investors at the moment.
A show of propaganda artworks created between 1969 and 1972 by the late celebrated
Cuban graphic artist Ren Mederos and five contemporary Vietnamese artists.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Francophone Film Festival in four major
Vietnamese cities.
Buddhist monks run a cafe in Tokyo to get the public interested in the religion in
a more casual setting.
Tributes have been paid to an Italian surfer after she was stabbed in the chest by
a swordfish and died off the western coast of Indonesia.
After a recent company party, I found myself wondering if offering leftovers to my
colleagues was disrespectful or inconsiderate.
A woman died on Wednesday after a tree branch fell on her while she was riding her
motorbike on a street in HCMC.
Vietnam can see an annual growth of up to 6.8 percent in the 2021-2025 period if
the global economy recovers from Covid-19 impacts.
A Saigon eatery is attracting sweet-toothed patrons with its giant pot of colorful
dessert soup, set to boil atop a koi fish tank.
Waterfront apartments have become the popular choice for elite home buyers in
recent years as they bring much added value, which cannot be measured by square
meters.
After breaking ground in 2011 it is still unclear when the much-delayed Cat Linh
Its pink and blue faade with a lot of potted plants and shrubs gives a new Saigon
caf a Mediterranean vibe.
HCMCs Phu Tho Hoa Tunnel is an enduring symbol of Vietnamese resilience and
ingenuity that defeated the French colonialists.
The Khanh Van Nam Vien pagoda welcomes followers of Confucianism, Buddhism and
Taoism with Taoist rituals.
Every day, hundreds of workers of the Van Trung Industrial Park cross the Hanoi-Bac
Giang Highway illegally, knowing its dangerous.
Hoang Van Chien helps care for 200 bears at the Vietnam Bear Rescue Center in the
northern province of Vinh Phuc.
Nguyen Hoang Ducs stellar performance in the AFC U-23 Championship qualifier has
thrilled fans, but his journey to the top has had a few bumps.
Agriculture giant Hoang Anh Gia Lai sold fruit worth $125.05 million in 2018, a
year-on-year increase of 80 percent.
The upcoming summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un will have tourism spinoffs
for Vietnam, travel agencies say.
The age-old notion of gleaning wisdom from a learned one atop a mountain finds
expression in Fansipans magnificent pagoda complex.
Hotel de la Coupole, MGallery by Sofitel in Sa Pa town has acquired a luxurious
interpretation of local culture by famed architect Bill Bensley.
A Saigon streets crowded these days with people buying and/or taking photos of
colorful lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Broadway in Ho Chi Minh City!
Unlike the previous two visits of U.S. presidents to Vietnam, Obamas arrival in
Hanoi seems no longer prominently haunted by the Vietnam-American War and its
lingering legacy. The relationship is better than anytime in the last century, as
said by ...
A garbage patch is a gyre of marine debris particles that are gathered due to the
effects of ocean currents.
Hanoi police are investigating a local man for assaulting a 12-year-old boy at an
apartment complex in August, allegedly in retaliation for a football game dispute
that left his son injured.
Millions of Hanoians are relieved after having their daily lives upended by
mountains of garbage piling upon city streets and the stench rising to unbearable
levels.
A H'mong ethnic village in the mountains of Lai Chau Province can make for a great
weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life with its cool weather and
picturesque landscapes.
June is a busy month for many farmers of Duy Tien District, Ha Nam Province.
Flowers gone, its time to harvest lotus seeds.
Formula One is set for a series of firsts after publishing a revised eight-race
schedule on Tuesday
A British Royal Navy ship docked at Hai Phong City's Tan Vu Port on Wednesday on a
one-week friendly visit to Vietnam.
As the sun casts its first rays on Tuyen Lam Lake in Da Lat and mingles with the
early morning mist, photographer Nguyen Tan Tuan is on hand to capture the magic
that happens.
From the vantage point of their dads shoulders, many children are enjoying a
bright, sparkling world on Saigon's Luong Nhu Hoc Street as the Mid-Autumn Festival
is drawing near.
Tran Thi Bao Huong, a vegetable vendor in an alley of HCMCs Binh Thanh District,
has joined the fight against plastic bags.
A squid variation of the popular hu tieu noodles attracts up to 300 customers to a
Saigon stall every day.
Life goes on as usual for locals whose livelihood depends on a central Vietnam
lagoon, but others have made a discovery.
The sister-in-law of Ngo Dinh Diem, President of the Republic of Vietnam (1955-
1963), owned a complex with three villas in Da Lat.
Google and Facebook have made their quarterly case for a watchdog.
Vietnams rapid tourism growth signals huge potential for employment in the
hospitality industry.
PetroVietnam, a principal investor in Vietnams largest oil refinery, said that it
is finding it almost impossible to comply with new investment capital regulations.
Three years after his rescue from an illegal trade, sun bear Murphy is happy as can
be.
Leading international travel guide publisher Lonely Planet includes Vietnam's
southern metropolis in a list of top ten places to visit in Asia.
Following world leaders to find the best food and drink the country has to offer.
Decades-old technologies are stifling Vietnam's competitiveness in the global
market.
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines suspended flights to Haiti this week, sources at Port-
au-Prince's international airport said, as a fresh spike in gang violence roils the
struggling Caribbean nation.
Boeing will cut 17,000 jobs -- 10% of its global workforce -- delay first
deliveries of its 777X jet by a year and record $5 billion in losses in the third
quarter, as the U.S. planemaker continues to spiral during ...
Indian police are investigating a scam that swindled S.P. Oswal, chairman of Indian
textile giant Vardhman Group, out of $830,000 by summoning him to a fake supreme
court online hearing.
K-pop star Suga, a member of the boy band supergroup BTS, has been fined 15 million
won ($11,500) by a court for drunk driving while on an electric scooter.
A Thai court on Thursday jailed a famous Spanish actor's son for life for the
grisly murder of a Colombian plastic surgeon on a tropical holiday island, in a
lurid case that has gripped Spain.
A modern and an ancient folk character join hands to add a piquant cultural touch
to Hue, Vietnams former imperial capital.
In a damning indictment, a new report ranks Vietnam 4th in the number of pollution-
linked deaths in the Western Pacific region.
Nguyen Van Nho tried to kill himself many times, unable to bear fates cruelty.
Today, he looks forward to nurturing a new life.
Nguyen Van Thong is paraplegic, his daughter died and then his father passed away,
but fights on, driving excavators to make a living.
A cluster of eight islands with just 3,000 inhabitants, Cu Lao Cham allows for a
relaxing, yet entertaining getaway.
South Korean investors led merger and acquisition deals in Vietnam last year and
the first half of this year.
Le Hai, 28, pursues his passion of growing tea in a unique way, fertilizing tea
fields with soybeans and spraying chili garlic wine to prevent pests.
An art installation with more than 168,000 used straws highlights the environmental
apocalypse wrought by plastic.
About 75 percent of Vietnamese like to put ice cubes in their beer glasses, a
survey has found.
With a 2019 GDP growth of 6.9 percent, Vietnam will remain one of the fastest
growing economies in Asia.
A 70-year-old Khmer pagoda in Saigon meditates on the Buddha in the bustling urban
air.
When it is lychee season, the streets of Bac Giang Province and surrounding areas
are a sight to behold.
We tuck into a seriously surreal meal, accompanied by captivating music,
interrupted chats and strict surveillance.
The day will kick off with the first topic regarding discovering new media, new
bodies and new space in Vietnam during the late 90s.
Residents are exchanging weapons for household gifts.
A tourist from China recently expressed her dissatisfaction with Malaysia, stating
that she would not visit the country again due to language barriers and the lack of
Chinese-language signboards.
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines suspended flights to Haiti this week, sources at Port-
au-Prince's international airport said, as a fresh spike in gang violence roils the
struggling Caribbean nation.
Tien Nguyen, daughter of Jonathan Hanh Nguyen, often dubbed Vietnams "king of
luxury brands," and a fashion businesswoman herself, recently embarked on a
culinary journey through Paris, visiting some famous and historic restaurants.
Eschuri Vung Bau, located on Phu Quoc Island, offers golfers a luxurious experience
with sunset views and a challenging 18-hole course.
Driven by a passion for community service and a commitment to public health, Tran
Bich Phuong has achieved success by becoming a post-doctoral research fellow at the
University of Oxford in the U.K.
Tourists leaving red starfish to die on the sands after taking a few pictures on
Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island, has triggered public outrage.
Rising star Loc, a Phu Quoc Ridgeback, is fast racking up the accolades at one dog
show after another following two-months of training.
When fans rave about the prodigious talent and exploits of Vietnams midfield
maestro Nguyen Quang Hai seven specific instances they will revisit are:
Authorities set up a replica of a restaurant that was inside Saigon Zoo during
wartime and was a secret base of the People's Army.
Atop Thien An Mountain in Quang Ngai Province, Thien An Pagoda is a site rich in
history, relics and legends.
Hundreds of Saigon locals queue up to ring a special pagoda bell as they pray for
good luck and fortune on the first day of Lunar New Year.
Vietnam will start construction of three North-South Expressway sections this year
and open bids for the remaining eight next year.
Taxi firm Vinasun lost 6.86 percent on Thursday to fall to VND9,780 ($0.42), its
lowest level in a decade.
Vietnam's annual car sales could more than triple in the next five years to reach a
million in 2025.
Rising incomes, higher demand for beauty products and online shopping are throwing
up enormous opportunities for businesses in the cosmetics market.
The Japan Association of Travel Agents says Vietnam came in fifth on the list of
top 10 summer destinations for Japanese tourists.
Videos surface of drivers leaving their motorbikes at red lights and waiting on
sidewalks for them to turn green.
Escaping from the Khmer Rouge was a desperate act, a thankful survivor recounts, 40
years later.
New survey reaffirms Ho Chi Minh City as food paradise with street stalls selling
unforgettable specialties.
Amidst a primary forest in central Vietnam stands Hang Tien, or the Fairy Cave.
South Korean singer Seunghan has left the K-pop boy band RIIZE just two days after
returning from a yearlong hiatus.
A Singaporean former minister was sentenced Thursday to 12 months in prison for
obstruction of justice and accepting illegal gifts in the city-state's first
political graft trial for nearly half a century.
The Mekong Delta's Ben Tre Province is set to create a 50,000 ha polder spanning
three districts and a 65 km coastal area to boost economic development.
It looks like any other 3D printer
In the aftermath of typhoon Yagi, a poignant image surfaced online: a contemplative
elderly man gazing at a fallen tree on a street in Hanoi. The caption revealed that
the storm had uprooted or snapped tens of thousands of trees ...
Maritime expert Vu Thanh Ca says China's vegetables cultivation claim on Vietnams
Hoang Sa Islands is a ploy to strengthen illegal claims.
A laidback vibe, among the cleanest air in the country, beautiful beaches amid lush
greenery and eco-friendly luxury welcome to Phu Quoc Island.
Cong Tri has introduced his new collection to Vietnamese fashion lovers, with two
celebrities wearing his dew-inspired designs.
The Ha Nhi people celebrate the rainy season as an opportunity to communicate with
ancestors and pray for good luck.
A dance to commune with goddesses, a dying tradition, gives a transgender artist
peace, happiness and strength to confront adversity.
Travel tech firm Traveloka has launched an easy-to-use platform called Traveloka
Xperience for planning and booking travel and lifestyle activities.
South China Morning Post has listed Vietnam among six Southeast Asian countries
whose beauty is largely undiscovered.
"Avengers: Endgame" has raked in VND285.4 billion ($12.3 million) in Vietnam since
its release late April this year.
Vietnams largest city has joined Bangkok and Bali in a new list of best places for
solo travel.
A variety of light meals in the northern province of Nam Dinh makes for a
completely satisfying culinary experience.
The first quarter saw record-breaking VN-Index growth, but the market plunged to
its worst post-2008 crisis performance soon after.
Vast fields of wild flowers, misty peaks and seafood feasts on beaches are some
dont-miss year end treats in Vietnam.
Increasing numbers of Saigon residents are visiting convenience stores, and most of
the youth hangout there.
Long on claims and short on details, the Skyway projects a three-hour ride from
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.
And still counting.
Vietnam gold bar price surged by 2.33% to VND88 million (US$3,491.7) per tael
Monday morning as global rates reached a new all-time high.
A Taiwanese restaurant chain in Hanoi has sparked debate with its new dish: beef
noodles served in milk tea broth with tapioca pearls.
Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has reportedly sent a letter of complaint
to FIFA regarding what it deemed as an error by referee Ahmed Al Kaf that robbed
Indonesia of a victory against Bahrain in the 2026 World Cup third ...
Melania Trump has voiced strong support for abortion rights in her upcoming memoir,
taking a stance that sharply contrasts with her Republican White House candidate
husband Donald Trump on a divisive U.S. election issue.
Ha Bao Han, a 12-year-old girl from Ho Chi Minh City, expressed her heartfelt
gratitude towards her father for promptly detecting her anterior crossbite a few
months ago.
Lisa, a member of the K-pop girl group Blackpink, is set to embark on a fan meet
tour with the first stop in Singapore on Nov. 11.
Vietnam can learn a lot from Singapore and other countries to build a smart
government and smart cities so as to pave the way for rapid progress in the future,
according to a Vietnamese expert working in Singapore.
A surprise improvement in air quality in South Asia in 2022 drove a decline in
global pollution, with favorable weather a likely factor, a new report said
Wednesday.
Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) are flying high at the top of the V. League table,
credited to the stellar influence of head coach Kiatisuk Senamuang.
Two property developers are among six firms from Vietnam to make it to Forbes Asias
Best Under A Billion list.
Several infrastructure upgrades and beautification projects are set to deliver
greater comfort, convenience and enjoyment at the VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon this
July.
The Covid-19 social distancing period saw many city residents use food delivery
services for the first time, and others significantly increase purchase frequency.
Vietnam has handed over 550,000 antibacterial cloth masks to France, Germany,
Italy, Spain and the U.K. to support their Covid-19 fight.
The peanut worm porridge, originally from China, is popular among Saigon food
aficionados for both its taste and its health benefits.
A unique kitchen island inside Saigon villa is fashioned as an ideal place for
family members to hang out.
In the latest FIFA World Rankings, Vietnam has achieved its best ranking in 20
years at 96th position.
For a week, about 6 km of the Thang Long Boulevard is illegally used for drying
rice, undermining traffic safety.
Once in a century floods have turned streets into rivers and forced thousands to
abandon their homes in northeast Australia.
The monthly salary of generals has gone up VND1 million ($43) to nearly VND14.5
million ($630) from July.
The odds of winning once are one in 1.845 million.
Several premium apartment projects with prices at VND70 million (US$2,780) per
square meter or above have been launched in Hanoi as a shortage of cheaper units
persists.
Vietnam and Mongolia issued a joint statement on the establishment of the
comprehensive partnership during a state visit by Party's General Secretary and
President To Lam on Sept. 30
A tiger weighing around 200 kilograms has died in a private captive facility in the
central province of Thanh Hoa.
The New York Times, a prominent American newspaper, has received a license to
establish a permanent office in Vietnam, with operations set to begin next month.
Thousands of tourists converged on Vung Tau beaches to enjoy the first day of 2021,
sea bathing with friends and family.
Experts said Monday the lungs of a 43-year-old British Covid-19 patient have not
been damaged to the extent of needing a transplant.
Rather than complain about the potholes in his alley, an old man decided he would
repair them on his own.
Khanh Hoa farmers wake up before dawn and are at their busiest when the sun is at
its brightest and harshest.
Its sandy beaches and turquoise waters make less crowded Quy Nhon a top travel
choice this summer.
A Guanyin statue in the central city of Da Nang is among the best travel photos of
the year in a CNN listing.
Vietnams largest island,Phu Quoc, wasonce a rather sleepy, low-key destination.
3D fish paintings created by Nguyen Tan Dat make viewers feel they are watching
real fish swim.
Much has been made of football crazy Vietnam, but last month, it got even crazier.
The ginger jam made in Hue City`s Kim Long Ward stands out for its authenticity and
absence of additives.
Every day five children are killed in accidents on the road.
For two years, she could not get to see her senate representative. So she ran
against him and won.
Vietnam is the most popular Southeast Asian destination among South Koreans this
winter, the Yonhap reports.
It looks like just another narrow house with an attractive faade, but inside, it is
airy, spacious and green.
It's summer, the World Cup's on, and a swarm of locusts have landed on pub menus in
Hanoi.
These weddings prove you can feel more than uplifted on your special day.
Myanmars contestant Thae Su Nyein, originally the second runner-up at this years
Miss Grand International pageant, has had her title revoked, marking the fourth
time a contestant has been stripped of her title at the event.
Malaysia and Thailand, Asia's "most loved" destinations, have joined hands to
promote cross-border tourism through the launch of a "self-drive" initiative aimed
at raising awareness of tourism routes and activities in both countries.
Chinese discount shopping site Temu has rolled out an affiliate marketing program
that promises up to 30% in commissions as it eyes a share of the Vietnam e-commerce
market.
The Thai cabinet has approved a budget allocation to fund a subsidy program's
second phase, which offers electric vehicle buyers up to 100,000 baht (US$3,070)
per vehicle.
The trafficking of Cambodian brides to China has risen sharply this year with mass
job losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hoang Huu Hieu was resting briefly after work when his phone rang. It was his 4-
year-old daughter, who hasn't seen her father in nearly a month.
Heineken 0.0, launched in Vietnam on Tuesday, is a non-alcoholic innovation that
taps into the companys 'When you drive, never drink' campaign.
The VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight will be held in Vietnam's capital city in
March 2020.
Hundreds of residents in a poor Binh Dinh district were left homeless in the
aftermath of storm Matmo.
Tue Thanh Assembly Hall, also called Ba Thien Hau Pagoda, is one of the oldest
pagodas built by Chinese in Ho Chi Minh City.
The emerald green rice terraces of the Jrai ethnic people in Chu Se District, Gia
Lai Province, make for a magnificent sight.
Vietnams defense, crucial to the teams recent successes, is out of form now and a
cause for concern.
Online booking services like Airbnb are offering prices 30-40 percent lower than
traditional apartment services, a recent report says.
Da Lan toothpaste founder says he was duped by Colgate into a venture that
annihilated his brand instead of boosting it.
Christmas is around the corner, and Hanoians are set to celebrate it both as a
religious festival and a new cultural tradition.
Vietnam needs to make its supporting industry a production base for the global
manufacturing chain, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc says.
Bamboo Airways, Vietnam's newest airline, is expected to make its maiden flight on
Dec. 29, its founder said Friday.
A nurse is no longer angry about mothers who abandon babies. She just wants them
healthy, loved and happy.
In a border spillover, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves make grilled chicken in An
Giang Province a gastronomes delight.
Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) gases are set to be phased out under a historic
international deal that experts say could do a huge amount to curb global warming.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 0.41% to 1,281.08 points Tuesday, lowest since
Oct. 8, while Asian markets experienced a slight drop.
A Brazilian labor court said Friday it had ordered German automaker Mercedes-Benz
to pay the equivalent of $7.3 million in damages for discrimination and harassment
suffered by workers at a factory in Sao Paulo state.
Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific has banned a couple from its flights for heckling
a passenger in front of them who refused to straighten her reclined seat.
Le Thanh Huy, a manager for a luxury Italian fashion brand in Ho Chi Minh City, was
initially advised to undergo a complex osteotomy procedure, one that many doctors
were hesitant to perform, before his friends recommended Dr. Do Quynh ...
Striker Rafaelson, the first player to score more than 30 goals in a V. League
season, has completed his naturalization to become a Vietnamese citizen.
A man has been detained for criminal probe in the Central Highlands' Dak Lak
Province after he drove his car into a schoolyard to deliver his child, and then
killed a schoolgirl while reversing the vehicle.
Police said a former provincial leader had accepted bribes totaling US$600,000,
along with a Patek Philippe watch and a Mercedes-Benz to help a company access
preferential bank loans.
More than 90 doctors, nurses and medical experts worked for 13 hours to
successfully separate a pair of conjoined twins in HCMC Wednesday.
A Hue creative has given Vietnams cultural symbol, the conical hat, a twist by
using almond leaves instead of maple and making it transparent.
A wet market in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District requires customers to stand behind a
white line drawn twometers away from vendors stalls to prevent the spread of the
coronavirus.
Do Lenh Hoai Anh, 27, always keeps the windows of her apartment in Felestin Street
closed to avoid noise from the busy neighborhood.
A Hanoi restaurant has introduced special steamed rice paper rolls made with pink
dragon fruit, attracting hundreds of curious customers every day.
Holed up alone in a suburban British house thousands of miles from home, cannabis
farmer Cuong Nguyen spent months carefully nurturing his plants.
Aviation authorities have rejected a proposal to accept liquor and sweets for an
abandoned aircraft in Hanoi, citing a lack of legal grounds.
Thuy Nguyen has become the first Vietnamese artist to have an an art installation
presented at Frances Chteau La Coste.
A new house in the southern province of Tra Vinh reimagines a traditional layout,
blending Vietnamese, Khmer and Chinese elements.
A precious lacquer painting suffered 30 percent damage during cleaning process due
to cleaners lack of knowledge in art.
For 40 years, Trieu and his wife have isolated themselves in a boat in the Can Gio
mangrove forest.
19th century American memorabilia sets the theme and mood in a coffee shop in
Saigons backpacker area.
Will people pay to watch documentaries in Vietnam? A film about a transgender
person has raised hopes they will.
Birkin bag maker Hermes reported on Thursday aheftyrise in third-quarter sales,
continuing to outshine rivals hit hard by a downturn in China as its luxury
handbags lure wealthy shoppers.
Park Hyatt Saigon is the only Vietnamese hotel in a list of Southeast Asia's 10
most loved hotels, as voted by readers of the U.S. magazine Cond Nast Traveler.
Wat Rajabopit, a royal temple in Bangkok, has announced a ban on wedding
ceremonies, photography, videography, and all commercial activities on its
premises.
A manhunt was underway early Sunday as police searched for a gunman in a rural area
of southeastern Kentucky near Interstate 75, according to authorities who said
seven people were hurt in the shooting and a vehicle accident that accompanied ...
For the past 25 years, Chuck Searcy has cleaned up explosives and helped disabled
children in Quang Tri Province, a prime Vietnam War battleground.
Thirty five percent of small and medium-sized businesses could go under if the
coronavirus pandemic persists for over three months, a survey has found.
As many stores shift operations online to help contain Covid-19, delivery staff
face the peril of infection while trying to make a living.
Thousands of vegetable seedlings are cultivated and sold for just VND800 (4 cents)
a piece in Can Tho City.
Tra Su in An Giang Province is a cajuput forest with long waterways that become an
exotic place to float through during flooding season.
I would have come back even if she was dead. An American war veteran never stopped
looking for the Vietnamese woman he loved.
The northern mountainous province of Yen Bai is blessed with a unique variety of
rice from which locals make the iconic green rice flakes.
Crop tops, biker boots and minimalist dresses have regained popularity among the
Vietnamese fashion community.
Famous tourist attraction Fansipan Mountain is a great place for bird watching, but
this takes some doing.
Decades after Vietnam broke free of its colonial chains, cathedrals built by the
French have become Vietnamese cultural attractions.
Before he died, our family dog, Lu, showed us how intertwined dogs lives are with
ours, how they are family to us.
The outer walls of the Phan Dinh Phung High School now carry 28 beautiful murals of
Hanoi icons.
One Saigon pho stall weighs the beef for each serving on a scale; no one gets less
or more.
Pyongyang's official newspaper said the U.S. president was in a 'tough situation'
at home.
Life-like robot dinosaurs are unveiled in Japan, paving the way for the opening of
a possible dinosaur park.
The yen showed signs of fatigue early on Thursday having taken a step back from
recent peaks, while the greenback firmed broadly on some optimism the U.S. economy
would bounce back after nearly stalling in the first quarter.
Cambodia has expressed its support for a joint Southeast Asian visa initiative,
"Six Countries, One Destination," aimed at facilitating cross-border travel for
tourists in the region.
Hanoi will trial a low-emission zone (LEZ) model from 2025, restricting polluting
vehicles in densely populated areas, city officials said.
I have a watch with all the numbers replaced with now to remind me we are all
living: Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist Zen master.
Surging prices and a decline in the supply of affordable apartments are making it
almost impossible for young Vietnamese to buy their first home.
A 66-year-old widow collects very moderate toll fees for a one-km path she and her
husband built on their own six years ago.
The VND800 billion ($34 million) road expansion project on Luong Dinh Cua Street in
Saigon's District 2 is nowhere near completion after 5 years of work.
Nguyen Van Toan was a substitute striker for the national team, but his recent form
could propel him to the forefront.
Vietnam underlined its attractiveness as a destination for private equity
investment with a 285 percent jump year-on-year to $1.6 billion last year.
Vietnam has one of the best human resources in this world to become a cybersecurity
powerhouse, says information minister.
Admin procedure delays are hurting them and robbing the city of increased
investment, real estate firms tell HCMC authorities.
Finding qualified people to work remains a big challenge for Vietnams hospitality
industry, undermining its competitiveness.
Vietnamese and expats have joined hands to clean up the local environment in
several localities.
Tan Hiep Phat's new plant in Hau Giang uses modern sterilization technology and has
an annual capacity of 300 million liters in the first phase.
The privatization of state-owned enterprises is happening at snails pace over
determination of land ownership.
The Hoa Dat cafs unassuming, quiet elegance is the right ambience to enjoy a drink
and listen to timeless music.
A tiny eatery in Tan Binh District is very popular because of the authenticity of
its food
Pictorial highlights of Tran Dai Quangs tenure as the President of Vietnam.
Friday saw a bounce-back as investors tracked their New York counterparts
How a song by Swedish group ABBA reveals a turbulent period of Hanoi history.
These funky representations are a pretty accurate depiction of what locals can
actually fit on the back of their two-wheelers.
A foreign tourist's video showing women practicing yoga in tight leggings on Mount
Fansipan, known as the "Roof of Indochina," has sparked heated debate online about
"inappropriate" outfits in public places.
A small aircraft of Indonesia's local carrier SAM Air crashed in Gorontalo
province, Sulawesi Island, on Sunday, killing all four people on board, local media
reported.
Bamboo Airways has announced the resumption of its regular service between HCMC and
Bangkok next month after a year-long suspension.
Popular tourist destinations in central Vietnam are closing their doors amid rising
anxieties about coronavirus infections.
Vietnamese textile and footwear manufacturers are struggling to import material
from China where the new coronavirus outbreak has resulted in factories being shut
down.
A train route between Vietnam and China is serving its final batch of travelers
before suspending operations in the wake of coronavirus fears.
Vietnam's biggest brewer Sabeco reaped VND90 billion ($3.87 million) in revenue a
day in January-September, a double-digit rise.
65 years ago, the Battle of Dien Bien Phu was decisively won by Vietnamese forces,
forcing the French out of Indochina.
Vietnams biggest cities, Hanoi and HCMC, are among the worst performers in
controlling public sector corruption, a survey says.
Ba Den Mountain has several tourist draws, but for millions, blessings of the Lady
of the Mountain are paramount.
Thousands of visitors to an ongoing tourism fair are having a fun time, playing
games and eating to their hearts content.
Malaysian PM has said the nation will not accept same-sex marriage or LGBT rights
while Islamic leaders say homosexuality is against religious teachings.
Critically acclaimed fighting scenes propel Furie to become Vietnams highest
grossing movie of all time.
Vietnams biggest private conglomerate Vingroup has officially confirmed its
acquisition of major tech products retailer Vien Thong A.
The Nam Du Archipelago in southern Kien Giang Province takes some getting to, but
that adds to its quiet, clean charms.
One experienced mooncake-maker in Hanoi has seen the art and craft wax and wane,
and do it again.
Grief rent the air at Quang Thien Commune as they heard of President Tran Dai
Quangs demise.
Many Hanoians are not happy at the prospect of not being able to make meal of mans
best friend.
Heres a guide to a whirlwind tour of Saigon that can be adjusted to suit particular
moods and desires.
The famous tunnel network survived intense bombings by the U.S. during the Vietnam
War.
I feel trapped in a nightmare as my husband physically assaulted me, accusing me of
not caring for his deceitful mother.
Fit24, a high-end gymnasium chain in HCMC, has temporarily shut down due to
financial difficulties.
Headlamps are out in force as fishing coracles crowd the Con Go coastal market in
Ha Tinh Province in the darkness before daybreak.
A sea of humanity is on the move on motorbikes, in vans, buses, cars and even
planes as Saigonese return home for Tet.
The silence and darkness at the Saigon Bus Terminal is broken as a bus engine
starts and its lights come on.
Vietnamese spend an average of four hours a day on their smartphones, 65 percent of
that time on apps, a survey has found.
The Linh An Pagoda in Lam Dong has around 500 3-meter high statues of
Avalokitesvara, or Guan Yin Bodhisattva.
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Foreigners never fail to be amazed when spending time on Hanoi's Train Street
because the experience is unique.
An ornate gate in Vietnams former imperial citadel is being cleansed of moss, fungi
and lichen with German assistance.
The Trung Nam Solar Power on Vietnams south central coast is expected to begin
operations next month.
A Vietnamese youth is making biodegradable straws with grass that grows wild in the
Mekong Delta.
The unofficial currency exchange market functions normally in Vietnam although a
man was recently fined heavily for a $100 transaction.
With their meat served up in a wide array of dishes and blood added to rice wine,
snakes make a reputedly satisfying and nourishing meal in Vietnam.
Vietnams new architectural masterpiece, the Golden Bridge, is one of CNNs best
travel photographs of the year.
It takes some time, but a nameless Hanoi eatery makes a bowl of eels soup worth the
wait.
Ruins of Aleppo and archaeological sites previously controlled by IS are the next
destinations Assad wants the world to see.
And we all thought it was difficult enough to get a kite to take off on land!
A Vietnamese veteran and his one-year-old son survived in the wild for 40 years
after a bomb killed three of their family.
The so-called seabreacher is absolutely not for those prone to motion sickness.
Guilherme "Bomba" Vasconcelos, a Brazilian MMA fighter with 16 bouts under UFC and
Bellator, has passed away at the age of 38.
A Chinese man has been sentenced to seven months in jail for stealing a fellow
passenger's credit card during an AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore.
A school bus ploughed into a crowd of people outside a middle school in eastern
China on Tuesday, killing 11 parents and students, state media reported.
Top managers across sectors get an average monthly salary of VND11.1 million
($480), the highest of all labor groups, a government report said.
A fire that broke out at a light bulb storage facility in Hanoi Wednesday evening
destroyed two-thirds of the stocks.
Storm Podul is set to bring heavy rains and strong winds in northern and north-
central Vietnam during the long National Day weekend.
Air pollution has become a serious health hazard, but Vietnam is unable to kick its
smoking habit.
The romantic Lake of Sighs has directly borne the impact of broken hearts, a la
Romeo and Juliet.
Live camera footage shows a pigeon flying alongside a group of racing cyclists for
about 3 kilometers in central Vietnam.
A Thai tourist looking to add 0.5kg to her weight easily overshoots target after
eight dishes on the run.
Foreign investors have been acquiring majority stakes in some of Vietnam's biggest
pharmaceutical companies.
Not many people know that the famous Kim Lien complex in Hanoi carries a distinct
North Korean influence.
Elders are wary, while the youth are hopeful about peace and even reunification of
Korea, ahead of the Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi.
Vietnam's overly loose monetary policy poses a downside risk to macroeconomic
stability, according to a new analysis by Fitch Solutions.
Several goalscorers and a strong defense will serve Vietnam well in its upcoming
Asian Games match, the Asian Football Confederation says.
Ride-hailing firm Grab has accused provincial authorities in Khanh Hoa of
discriminatory treatment, thwarting its expansion plans.
A steadily shrinking market has not stopped a Hanoi family from crafting wooden
mooncake molds for the last 35 years.
A made-in-Vietnam mobile game has become very popular in South Korea and China, two
major game markets in the world.
A provincial official has been dismissed for sexual harassment months after being
slapped on the wrist for the crime.
Co To is a rare island in northern Vietnam that offers real oceanic experience
thanks to its offshore location. However, the crystal clear water there is almost
exclusive for those with Vietnamese citizenship. VnExpress parts the sea and brings
the ...
After enjoying a four-day itinerary in Singapore, I found the city-state's
nightlife quite boring due to the lack of entertainment options compared to Ho Chi
Minh City, Vietnam's sleepless city.
Only 10,000 apartments are expected to hit the HCMC primary market in 2025, or just
a small portion of demand, experts have said.
A recent movement against the naturalization of national team players has rocked
Indonesian football.
Tourism in Vietnam is like building sandcastles
Chinese-American actress Liu Yifei wowed attendees at a jewelry exhibition by
wearing a gown decorated with 3,000 fabric flowers and a necklace reportedly worth
over US$14 million, alongside fellow actress Zhao Lusi.
A former senior Thai police officer denied charges of evidence-tampering on Tuesday
in a deadly hit-and-run crash involving an heir to the Red Bull fortune more than a
decade ago.
The northern Quang Ninh Province plans to turn a 1,000-hectare island into a golf
tourism hub with a 27-hole course.
For hours they fillet, salt and dry fish. What stink, ask the dried fish makers of
Phuoc Hai Town in Ba Ria-Vung Tau.
Losses due to worsening air quality in Vietnam amounted to between $10.82-13.63
billion a year, experts told a conference Tuesday.
A pet-themed caf in Saigon has alpacas and turtles for animals lovers to play with
while sipping coffee.
Chu Xa Village, known for supplying vegetables and fruit to the capital city, has
become a garden of murals.
Hanoians have been waiting patiently to buy a glutinous rice dessert that is
offered to ancestors in a traditional festival.
The House of Youth in the Central Highlands town of Da Lat helps members of the
deaf-mute community earn a living.
Elders are wary, while the youth are hopeful about peace and even reunification of
Korea, ahead of the Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi.
A UNESCO-recognized citadel in Hanoi is among 25 most affordable tourist sites in
the world that cost $10 or less.
The high-level meeting between President Trump and Chairman Kim at the end of the
month will allow Hanoi to acquire a new global standing.
A Vietnamese man and a North Korean woman waited for each other for decades,
knowing they might never meet again.
Vietnam should be vigilant about power politics and attendant challenges, the
nations top leader says.
100-year-old Xiem Can Pagoda in Bac Lieu Province harks back to times when the
Khmer culture flourished in Vietnam.
Military academies are demanding top marks from this year's batch of high school
graduates.
Two months after Vietnam received approval to export fresh coconuts to China, a
number of companies have got orders from that country.
A 100-year-old French-style villa in southern Dong Nai Province may be demolished
to make way for a riverine road project in Bien Hoa City.
Two animal lovers who stopped on a U.S. freeway to rescue a stranded kitten caused
a three-vehicle crash -- and then lost the cat they were trying to help.
Work on the design of a bridge between HCMC and neighboring Dong Nai Province is
being speeded up, the builder has said.
The free trade pact with the EUis expected to open an expressway connecting Vietnam
with a $15 trillion market, and it is fee-charging, says National Assembly delegate
Vu Tien Loc.
The time Vietnamese spent daily on social media reduced by 10 minutes in the first
quarter, a decline for a second straight year.
A Saigon eatery has pioneered a completely new way to savor pho, the noodle soup
that epitomizes Vietnamese cuisine.
In summer, farmers in Thanh Hoa Province catch grasshoppers from sugarcane fields
and earn VND300,000 500,000 ($13-22) per night.
100 yoga competitors from 15 different countries taking part in the Mallakhamb
World Championships in Mumbai over the weekend.
At the Duc But festival in Vinh Phuc Province, villagers push, pull and compete for
mat pieces believed to help beget boys.
The agreement for a second summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un was a
"remarkable breakthrough" for peace negotiations on the Korean peninsula.
Ive never had anyone being violent to me in Vietnam; Ive never had much abuse in
Vietnam for being LGBT, Ricardo Glencasa told his story thousands miles from home.
A woman marrying a much younger man is a nonstarter, but he wouldnt accept a no;
she finally said yes.
The government should not allow Facebook to stream English Premier League matches,
an alarmed Vietnam Pay TV Association says.
Five firms have launched the Vietnam Entertainment Fund, which will operate like a
holding firm, focusing on cinemas.
The World Health Organization has called on Vietnam to tackle excessive drinking
with strong measures.
Google is tuning a mobile search app that would filter blacklisted search results
in order to re-enter China market.
Mergers and acquisitions are becoming a favorite investment mode for foreign
investors as reflected by the surge in transactions this year.
The real estate sector dominated by far Vietnams merger and acquisition (M&A)
values in the first half of 2018.
Dress like a ninja, keep on spraying water, or just go buy an air conditioner.
While durian offers a wealth of nutrients, there are potential side effects that
consumers, especially those with specific health conditions, should be aware of.
Thailand is expected to transition to a cashless society faster than other
countries in the Southeast Asian region, driven by the country's rapid digital
adoption and transformation, according to a survey by global digital payments
provider Visa.
Moonlit Floor, the latest release by Lisa from Blackpink, suggests a romantic
liaison in Paris with a Frenchman, sparking rumors that the song draws from her
alleged romantic relationship with billionaire heir Frdric Arnault.
U.S. designer Tommy Hilfiger browses through a rail of custom-made suits worn to
this year's Met Gala by K-pop stars Stray Kids, before opening up a tuxedo to
reveal a special label.
A landslide in northern Hoa Binh Province claimed the lives of four people on
Sunday morning when rocks and soil from a 10-meter-high hill crashed onto a house.
The school was opened for a different purpose before being turned into a
university.
Vietnamese traders are exporting pork to China despite forecasts of declining
domestic supply due to outbreaks of the African swine fever.
Carelessness and lack of knowledge of traffic laws are to blame for traffic
violations by foreigners, according to senior police officers.
Municipal authorities plan to plant more trees, cultivate flower gardens and create
more performance spaces on HCMCs Nguyen Hue pedestrian street.
A new dish, fried goose with crispy garlic, in Hanoi's Old Quarter has found favor
with many youngsters.
Bui Duc Tam has a collection of more than 200 bells from 20 countries, some of them
antiques.
All five Vietnamese boxers won their one-on-one matches at the South Korean Boxing
Commission Championship 2019.
Rough Guides has named the Lak Lake in Vietnams Central Highlands as top luxury
camping destination in Southeast Asia.
Doan Viet Tien is a special artist whose uniqueness goes beyond using fingers to
paint images in reverse on glass.
A 11-hectare 'soil bank' has been constructed in Ca Mau Province to try and meet
demand for sand in a sustainable way.
What to do, what to eat if you have a day in Hoi An ancient town.
Operations performed by a $3.14 million robotic arm are expensive, but worth it for
those who can afford it.
Consumers are optimistic, but they are not buying much from traditional grocery
stores, a new study finds.
The citys biggest market is the place to go if you fancy getting your chops around
real Vietnamese food.
A former Los Angeles sanitation worker charged with murdering nine women and a
teenage girl was a serial killer who quietly blended into his community to in order
to kill, prosecutors said on Monday as closing arguments began in the ...
Changshin Vietnam, a South Korean-invested shoemaker and a Nike's supplier, plans
to take 42,000 of its workers on a company trip to Da Lat from now until 2026.
A horrendous two-footed tackle in a V. League game on Tuesday has left Hanoi FC's
national team star Do Hung Dung with a fractured right shin.
The UEFA and the Blue Dragon childrens foundations are teaming up to use football
for giving Vietnamese street kids a leg up.
For many Saigon residents, a District 3 alley is the place to go to when they feel
like some broken rice.
A spate of molestation cases has exposed glaring gaps in ensuring the security of
underage children in Vietnamese schools.
Vietnams 2018 exam scandal probe has seen eight officials charged for accepting
huge sums to improve students grades.
A Vietnamese-French couple aim to raise a charity dollar for every kilometer of
their 16,000 km bicycle ride.
A humble Hanoi pho shop that has served only one dish for 40 years has opened a
second stall in Japan.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has asked its officials to exercises
twice a day, starting Tuesday.
In town for the Trump-Kim summit? Dont leave town before you try five signature
dishes, advises CNN.
The Thai capital is the hottest destination this year for Vietnamese choosing to
travel during the Tet holiday.
With Tet just 10 days away, the "Teacher" street in Saigon comes alive with
calligraphers, their customers and curious visitors.
Discarded wheels, some still attached to motorbikes, wheel parts and plastic items
have been turned into interior decorations.
One of the attractions at the new observatory is a telescope that can observe
objects 1km away from the surface of the moon.
'I believe it will become another highlight in Thailand and tourists will come
visit,' says Narongsak Osottanakorn.
The Vietnamese and Indonesian suspects deny murdering Kim. They face death by
hanging if found guilty.
18-year-old Cambodian Bora leaves his village to embark on a new journey filled
with privileged urban youth, nightlife and illusions.
A trip to Trach Xa is a journey into the heirloom craft of making ao dai.
A cocaine addiction had pushed Cengiz, a 38-year-old Turkish German, to the brink
of suicide, until he found salvation half a world away at a Buddhist monastery in
Thailand.
Today is Children's Day and the world is busy celebrating it. The latest collection
of designer Phuong My, modelled by well-known Vietnamese dancer Linh Nga and her
daughter, offers more choices to those wanting designs that speak volumes about the
...
I began dating my cousins ex-husband a year ago, but I havent told my family yet,
fearing it may strain my relationship with them.
World number one Jannik Sinner said he needed a day off after pushing through
tiredness to come from a set down and beat Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-7
(3/7), 6-4, 6-2 at the Shanghai Masters on Sunday. ...
Beverage maker Tan Hiep Phatdecided employment and employee protection would be
prioritized over business strategy and its worked, says Deputy CEOTran Uyen Phuong.
Just more than three months in Saigon, the dan to, a Vietnamese sandwich that
originated in Hanoi, has already become a local favorite.
Chau Ngoc Nu, 82, of Saigon has never had a birth certificate and thus no health
insurance or healthcare.
Budget travel was once a big selling point for Vietnamese tourism; today it is a
bonafide luxury destination, too.
Vietnam has climbed eight places to 10th in the list of best countries for expats
to work and live.
More than 99 percent of tariffs on Vietnamese exports to the EU will be removed
after 7 years in force.
The nations rice granary, the Mekong Delta, presents its own spectacular vistas as
the spring-summer harvest season gets underway.
The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) says Vietnam is one of the
hottest destinations for U.S. travelers in 2019.
In drinking sessions after a sugarcane harvest, the best snack to be served can be
found in the hollowed out roots of burnt sugarcanes.
Vietnam's primary aim is to get through the group stage, but it needs at least a
draw in its first game against Iraq.
The Lonely Planet says Son Doong Cave in Quang Binh is among the best places to
visit in 2019.
Centre back Que Ngoc Hai is a defender to watch at this years Asian Cup, says Fox
Sports.
Indian magazine Bold Outline says Vietnams the most ideal place for adventurous
travel that does not break the bank.
The success of Vietnamese mens football team under coach Park Hang-seo has been a
fillip for South Korean products.
In Thua Thien-Hue, the Pa Ko celebrate their harvest festival, Aza, with communal
harmony.
The Mang Lang Church in the south central province of Phu Yen, a haven for
Catholics, is also an architectural gem.
'Horror stories' have surfaced from other sectors, as more than three-quarters of
women said they never lodged a complaint.
Amateur footage captures the luckiest careless people on earth.
The Ministry of Health has proposed a 40% special consumption tax on sweetened
beverages, arguing that the 10% tax outlined in the Finance Ministry's draft law is
insufficient to influence consumer behavior.
Cai Mon, a popular durian type from Ben Tre Province in the Mekong Delta, has been
voted as one of Vietnam's best-rated fruits by readers of international travel
magazine TasteAtlas.
Newly-elected President Luong Cuong stated he never aspired for power, focusing
instead on his early military service aimed at liberating and unifying the country
during a challenging period.
Some people laugh at me for still using an iPhone 13 in 2024, but I am unfazed
because I have a car and a few houses before turning 40.
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a 21-year-
old woman who worked as an apartment manager in Hanoi, before he hid her body in a
kitchen cupboard and took her valuables. ...
Its been said before, but it has to be repeated till we kick ourselves on the
backside and get our kids moving.
National power utility EVN says running oil-fuelled power plants to meet domestic
demand will be a huge financial challenge.
A Da Lat house straddles two streets with a complex design featuring six sides, no
perpendicular angle and two facades.
Vietnam has climbed up a global safety index, but road safety and drowning remain
major threats, says Underwriters Laboratories, a U.S. safety science company.
For a mainland person, a lagoon in central Vietnam is a fascinating maze where a
completely different life unfolds every day.
After floods swept away his family, Muois life was a nightmare until fate delivered
an abandoned baby into his arms.
As Tet approaches, Hang Luoc Street in Hanois Old Quarter undergoes a
transformation that attracts people in the thousands.
Golden camellia grown in northern Vietnam, which many locals believe can help
people with heart problems or diabetes, fetches up to $650 a kilogram.
The World Bank is concerned about Vietnams slow use of official development
assistance and hopes to work with it to find a solution.
Tourists come to the ancient town this May will be amazed by the beautiful blooming
flowers around the city.
Watchdog says environmental activists are routinely killed in the Southeast Asian
countries.
The good, the bad and the ugly sides of hydropower plants in the Central Highlands.
The second year of A-festival to kick off in Hanoi
He's 9 years old and weighs just 3.9kg (8.6lbs).
Researchers in the United States are developing a breath test for malaria, an
innovation that could offer a cost effective alternative to blood tests.
Australia granted 298,000 study visas to international students from October 2023
to August 2024, marking a 38% decline compared to the same period last year,
according to education data from consultancy firm Studymove and statistics from the
Australian government.
Che ba mau, a Vietnamese dessert with beans and coconut milk, has been named one of
Asias top 100 desserts by international food magazine TasteAtlas, placing at 82nd.
Southern Phu Quoc Island has gained popularity as a multi-experience paradise with
luxurious resorts, artistic architecture, and unique experiences, besides its
stunning nature.
Former top striker Sergio Aguero has filed a lawsuit against Barcelona over $3.2
million owed as part of his 2021 contract termination clause.
A speedboat captain has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in a
2022 accident that killed 17 tourists off Hoi An City in central Vietnam.
Acquisitions worth well over a billion dollars took place this year in retail and
banking, and the trend could persist in 2020, experts say.
The Kanagawa Festival, presenting traditional arts as well as the prefectures other
attractions, will be held November 16-17 in downtown Hanoi.
The Bai Say-Dam River area in the central province of Quang Nam floods in autumn,
spectacularly changing the landscape.
A Hanoi village hosts a hub of shops that cater to a hobby and feng shui charm pet
fish.
National campaign has succeeded in boosting awareness and acceptance of local
products and brands, the VCCI says.
The stone moss that grows underwater in shallow streams is an unusual culinary
specialty of the Thai people living in northern Vietnam.
Singapore-based travel site Kayak says Ho Chi Minh City will be a top 10
destination for international visitors this year.
With office rents rising constantly for several years, HCMC has moved into the top
20 Asia-Pacific office rent markets.
The Black Rock garden in Da Lat is a place where you get to make friends with many
of humans best friends.
The larvae of black soldier flies, a source of protein for livestock, fetches a
farmer around $900 a kilogram.
Turns out the deadly floods and intense heat of the last few months are just part
of a big bleak picture.
Phu Quoc Island boasts sandy beaches, turquoise waters, historic relics, fresh
seafood and more.
More than a fifth of wild plant diversity is threatened with extinction.
Researchers in the United States are developing a breath test for malaria, an
innovation that could offer a cost effective alternative to blood tests.
The hum of conversation and the clinking of spoons and coffee cups fills the wood-
panelled cafe in a fashionable Tokyo neighbourhood as more than a dozen customers
sip drinks and nibble desserts.
Incheon International Airport in South Korea will allow celebrities to use a
designated gate in the departure area starting from Oct. 28 in an effort to control
crowds and improve safety for all travelers.
South Korean actress Han So Hee has purchased a luxury penthouse in Achiul Village,
Gyeonggi province, for 5.24 billion won (US$3.8 million), according to local news
reports.
The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, home to world heritage site Ha Long
Bay, held a ceremony to welcome its three millionth foreign tourists on Oct. 21.
Foreign-owned firms in Singapore provide jobs for around 60% of residents earning a
monthly income of above SGD12,500 (US$9,700), according to a recent report.
HDBank signed a $50 million credit agreement with Proparco, a French development
finance organization, on Monday to invest in projects promoting gender equality and
sustainable development.
A student from central Quang Binh Province has won a full scholarship to the
University of Toronto, one of Canada's leading universities, marking a significant
shift in her study plans from the U.S.
Rio Rene embarked on a journey from Bordeaux to Ho Chi Minh City two years ago to
consult a doctor educated in France about a full-arch implant at the Elite Dental
Center.
With Vietnam not producing enough or competitively priced raw materials for the
textile industry, its companies are struggling to fully benefit from the EVFTA.
Vietnam accounted for 30.9 percent of e-commerce web traffic in Southeast Asia in
Q3, second only to Indonesia, a report says.
Da Nang City is among the top 10 Asia-Pacific summer destinations for Hong Kong
travelers, the South China Morning Post says.
With Vietnams rapid growth in consumer financing, theres greater need for
innovation to deliver a seamless and pleasurable customer experience.
UNESCO-recognized Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in central Vietnam is one of top
10 Southeast Asian places to 'go wild' in.
An appetite for sand from Vietnam's Mekong river has meant costly consequences for
residents living along its shores.
A dance in a bamboo coracle is the wildest thing in the ancient central Vietnam
town of Hoi An.
New contenders in the online food delivery market, Grab and GoViet are fiercely
fighting over potential customers.
At night Hanois streets are a combination of tranquility and bustle
At least three Vietnamese versions of sizzlers served in frying pans are very
popular and easy to find in Saigon.
Vietnamese banks are finding it tough to recruit new staff despite offering good
salaries and perks.
Women made up barely 3.5 percent of the best director and best screenplay winners
over the past seven decades.
More than a fifth of wild plant diversity is threatened with extinction.
Thailands National Office of Buddhism (NOB) has been ordered to investigate a
reported pyramid scheme in which monks were defrauded, causing losses estimated at
over 1 billion baht (US$29.6 million).
A Vietnamese student from Deakin University has been awarded the Victoria
International Student Award for her academic excellence and contributions to
environmental protection in an Australian city.
A woman in Da Lat in the Central Highlands has achieved a perfect 9.0 score in
IELTS, driven by her passion for reading and note-taking rather than intensive test
preparation.
Party General Secretary and President To Lam will have a working trip in the U.S.
and pay a state visit to Cuba from Sept. 21 to 27.
A 57-year-old man was arrested in Hong Kong on Sunday for allegedly stealing a
Rolex watch worth HK$330,000 (US$42,000) and cash from a fellow passenger on a HK
Express flight.
A painting by Mai Trung Thu titled Nu (Nude) has sold for HKD3.97 million
($506,621) at an auction held by Christies in Hong Kong.
The polytheistic Pu Peo ethnic people living in the northern province of Ha Giang
offer a feast to the forest gods every year.
Since early March, the Manila metropolitan region has been in the grips of a water
shortage, as the El Nino phenomenon has contributed to a 60 percent decline in
rainfall.
A mass prayer at the Tam Chuc Pagoda in northern Vietnam, part of the Vesak
celebrations, has set a world record.
After being introduced as a more environmentally friendly option in late 2017, E5
biofuel consumption has fallen.
After a $4.78 million debt restructuring, Vietnam's largest brewer Sabeco is now
owned by a Thai company.
An exhibition on Saigons Nguyen Hue walking street goes back to 1698, connecting
the past with the present.
Already renowned as a great foodie destination, Saigon is also an ideal place to
plan a vegan holiday.
Harrowing real life stories of children show that education is the only light that
can chase darkness from their lives.
Xa Loi stands out as a pagoda that carries modern achitectural influences.
Visitors readying to flock to Tokyo for the 2020 Olympics can expect a dizzying
array of services in Japan.
Make no mistake -- Nigeria's 'A Nasty Boy' is not a gay online magazine.
Uproar as moviegoers notice a picture of Madame Chiang Kai-shek on the altar.
Many Vietnamese will do everything to find the perfect lucky charm for the year and
chase the bad luck away.
South Korean scientists have developed a smart patch that can monitor a diabetic's
blood sugar levels through their sweat and deliver drugs when needed.
My wife and her mother both passed away suddenly without leaving a will, prompting
lawsuits and disputes between me and her siblings over inheritance distribution.
A 10-year-old boy enrolled in a Japanese school in Shenzhen, China, has died after
being stabbed by an assailant on Wednesday, the Japanese government said.
A tour guide in Hong Kong was recently fired for threatening a group of tourists
from mainland China who refused to shop while visiting stores.
An employee of a rural Kansas school district repeatedly shoved a teenager with
Down syndrome into a utility closet, hit the boy and once photographed him locked
in a cage used to store athletic equipment, a lawsuit claims.
After Vietnamese designer Cong Tris participation in the New York Fashion Week,
some celebrities have chosen to wear his clothes.
Vietnamese netizens have expressed anger over American country singer Kacey
Musgraves wearing Vietnams traditional dress without its long trousers.
On October 10, 1954, Vietnams national flag was hoisted at Hanois Thang Long
Imperial Citadel, symbolizing the nation throwing off its colonial yoke.
An appeal court has reduced the jail term for a doctor involved in the dialysis
deaths of nine patients from 42 to 30 months.
Growing affluence has spurred Vietnamese holiday-goers to spend more on foreign
jaunts, and Southeast Asia is heavily favored for this summer.
Anytime you are hungry try these five street foods that have become part of
Saigonese lore.
Lensman Tran Bao Hoa has produced a series of stunning photographs as fishermen on
a central Vietnam islet catch anchovies.
Vietnamese films have tasted initial success abroad this year, but a stable foreign
audience is long way away.
A legendary journalists account of his meeting with President Ho Chi Minh about the
battle that ended French colonialism.
Hien Luong Bridge over the Ben Hai River in central Vietnam once stood as a symbol
of the countrys longing for unification.
Over 7,600 loan-related crimes have been recorded in Vietnam in the last four
years, with both lenders and borrowers being affected.
A Vietnamese soldier whose death certificate was issued in 1979 has just returned
to his family from Cambodia.
Three Saigon cafs are regular haunts of somewhat elderly people who enjoy a slow,
easy start to the day.
Ut (Oink) might be the luckiest pig in Thu Duc District for being surrounded by
those who truly love her.
As M&A activity heats up in the education sector, opinion is divided on whether it
is a positive or negative development.
Want to become a banh chung expert in a day? Follow us into the sticky, sweet and
sumptuous world of the Tet cake.
European Union law officers have ended a large-scale online scam which swindled
victims out of hundreds of millions of euros (dollars) through fake investment
platforms, the EU law agency said on Thursday.
Con Dao is a popular tourist destination for people in the north, but it is hard
for them to visit the southern island since there are no direct flights.
Villa and townhouse prices in Hanoi in the third quarter fell by around 16-17% from
the previous quarter, a new report has shown.
Former Real Madrid forward Jes Rodriguez has joined Malaysia's strongest club Johor
Darul Ta'zim as a free agent.
Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport has secured the fourth spot on a list
of the world's 10 most Instagrammed airports with over 600,000 hashtags, surpassing
Singapore's Changi Airport at fifth place, a study found.
Thailand's new government will move ahead with plans to introduce casinos after a
public hearing showed strong support to create a big entertainment complex offering
gambling, a senior official said on Thursday.
The United Nations Development Program will help implement several projects to
develop Da Nang into a green and smart city by 2045, according to an MoU signed
Monday.
Restoration work on structures that make up the group of Poshanu Cham tower temples
in Binh Thuan Province is almost complete.
Sothebys Hong Kong has removed two Vietnamese paintings from an upcoming auction
after local experts strongly doubted their authenticity.
68 percent of Vietnamese workers feel they are productive for just 4 to 6 hours per
day, a recent survey has found.
You can have your hearts fill, not to mention that of your stomach, with just 24
hours to kill in Quy Nhon.
A converted container truck selling banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) is attracting a
lot of attention for the unique way in which it is served.
The month-long Da Nang fireworks festival opened on Saturday night with
performances by Vietnam and Russia.
Nguyen Hoai Nam, CEO of Berjaya Vietnam, has acquired Bosnias FK Sarajevo football
club.
It has been 20 years since two heavily armed young men entered a Colorado high
school and launched a bloody attack that seared the word "Columbine" into the
American psyche.
A narrow land lot becomes a vast residence with a three-storey continuous garden
and a swimming pool in the living room.
The dish emerged decades ago, but it remains difficult to find a place in Hanoi
that makes it really well.
Da Lats 90-year-old train station, a vibrant museum with its quaint architecture
and ambience, is a major tourism draw.
More property companies are pouring money into housing in Bac Ninh which is
believed to have great potential for development.
On a 500 sq.m farm in Saigon, Duong Sieu Hoa breeds and sells iguanas as a hobby
and a side-business.
Yang Dacheng, vice president of Zeekr Intelligent Technology, faced backlash after
posting a video of himself eating hotpot inside his company's new car model, aiming
to promote its multipurpose features and air filtration system.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade has called for the blocking
of advertisements by e-commerce platforms Shopee and Temu for offering discounts
exceeding 50% of a products price.
After growing rapidly in the last decade the Vietnam gym and fitness industry is
now hitting a roadblock due to intense competition and belt tightening in an
uncertain economy.
The U.S. dollar rose slightly against the Vietnamese dong Thursday morning and shot
up to a two-month high globally.
This dish features small freshwater shrimp mixed with spices and sauce, offering a
unique sensation of shrimp "dancing" in the mouth, earning it a reputation as one
of Thailand's most unusual foods.
For nearly a decade, Dieter Buchner, a German fasting expert, has been pioneering
wellness tourism in Vietnam, aiming to bring healing to locals amidst the pressures
of modern life.
A Vietnamese high school student in Hanoi has secured full scholarships to four top
Chinese universities, including Peking University, after a year of intensive
preparation and exceptional academic performance.
Wearing rubber gloves and holding a broomstick, Arnaud Dubrac was among a large
group of foreigners picking up fallen trees in Hanoi during the weekend.
A Lenovo computer salesman has found himself in a swirl of trouble, fired from his
job after he says a bladder condition forced him to relieve himself in a lobby of
his Times Square hotel.
A Russian chess player is facing a potential lifetime ban from the Russian Chess
Federation (RCF) following allegations of a poisoning attempt during a tournament
in Makhachkala, Dagestan.
Peace reigns deep at Tu Hieu Pagoda after the return of renowned Buddhist leader
Thich Nhat Hanh, whose phenomenal journey began there.
Every evening, there is a mad rush of running, yelling and pushing. 15 minutes
later, the Ben Thanh night market is open.
Police in Nghe An Province seized a ton of suspected crystal meth dumped near a
salt field on Wednesday, acting on residents complaints.
By 'stuffing' plastic bottles with trees and plants, Nguyen Manh Tuan created a
mini forest in his house.
Fifty years ago the world was rocked by revolt and dashed hopes.
Wafa Mustaga, Jordan's "Iron Lady", says more focus should be put on women's rights
in Arab world.
On recognizing gender identity as a child.
The latest presentation basedon topics that influence or are influenced by
architecture.
A drive along the city's streets puts all the country's fruity specialties on a
plate.
Pop-Up show
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has returned to a list of 500 richest people in
the world as his company shares surge two weeks ahead of the next U.S. presidential
election.
S.T. Dupont has partnered with Trinidad from Habanos S.A. to launch a limited-
edition 55th anniversary collection, introduced in Vietnam on Sept. 14.
Gasoline prices fell slightly Thursday afternoon, heading toward a three-year low
they reached last month.
Domestic migrants in the Red River and Mekong deltas face challenges in terms of
social welfare, accommodation, education and integration, a study by a team from
the National Economics University (NEU) unveiled.
Takeda, a global pharmaceutical leader, is celebrating a decade in Vietnam,
emphasizing its commitment to improving healthcare through innovative solutions,
strategic partnerships, and the recent approval of its dengue vaccine.
A man died after being caught in a speedboat's propeller during a parachute
retrieval operation at Mui Nai Beach in the Mekong Delta's Kien Giang Province.
At 26, Que Tram yearns for a normal life, but her past as a sugar baby means it
could be a bridge too far.
HCMC rider Javier Sard Perez has won Vietnam's premier cycling race, the 18-stage
HTV Cup, for the second year in a row.
If Vietnam fails to deal seriously with officials' irresponsible talk, they are
likely to play fast and loose with facts during a crisis.
Rens, a startup by a Vietnamese duo in Finland making the worlds first shoes from
coffee grounds, wants to shift to Vietnam soon.
An old house in Dong Thap allows a peek into the opulence and romance that inspired
The Lover, a novel by Marguerite Duras.
When Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnams independence 74 long years ago, Pham Gia Doc,
95, was there, standing guard, tears in his eyes.
Shopee and Lazada, locked in a race to be top dog in online retail, are pouring
money and trying various strategies to attract customers.
A charming stone building in a pine forest is now a research institute and also
location for wedding photo shoots.
A house creates more space for itself in a cramped alley with seven corners and
airy interiors.
Nguyen Tien Minh has won the Yonex Waikato International 2019 in New Zealand, his
second title in just one week.
Both teams deployed the same formation and tactics, but small adjustments made by
the Vietnamese coach made a big difference.
Bookings and travel trends in Singapore place the central city of Da Nang in the
top 10 destinations for Singaporeans.
A book on Vietnamese firm Tan Hiep Phat has been praised as important material
reflecting Vietnamese business culture.
The New York bar known as the birthplace of the gay pride movement could become the
country's first national monument honoring LGBT rights under a plan to be
considered by President Barack Obama.
Police in India's financial capital Mumbai have arrested a minor for allegedly
posting online bomb threats to three flights earlier this week, India's aviation
minister said.
Three boys, aged 14-18, are in custody as the main suspects in the fatal slashing
of a 14-year-old boy in Ninh Thuan Province, after a girl accused him of rape.
Coastal areas in central Vietnam are implementing vessel bans and advising
residents to reinforce their homes as a tropical depression at sea may develop into
a storm.
I was once famous for getting the highest score in the entrance exam to get into
the Hanoi University of Pharmacy, a prestigious institution.
Vietnams benchmark index dropped 1.81 percent to 882.19 points Friday, the third
time it has lost over one percent in the past week.
Gardeners in a village on Saigons outskirts have been burning the midnight oil to
spread golden Tet happiness to celebrants across the country.
For 300 years, a village in Hue has specialized in making paper flowers that add
distinct colors and features to the ancient town's landscape at Tet time.
Ga nuong com lam (grilled chicken with bamboo tube-rice) is a specialty of Gia Lai
Province, in Vietnam's Central Highlands.
44 years after the Vietnam War, former intelligence officer Nguyen Thi My Nhung
leads a normal, peaceful life.
The seven-hectare mangrove forest in Quang Binh Province has been a solid wall
protecting the area from storms and war hazards.
Last years runner-up Vietnam is in Pot 1 with hosts Thailand, Uzbekistan and Qatar
for the 2020 Asian tournament.
Vietnamese Myra Tran is one of 40 contestants to qualify for the Showcase Round &
Final Judgment at this years American Idol.
Coach Park Hang-seo can use the match against Brunei to finetune his strategies and
lineups for subsequent matches.
Park Hang-seo acknowledged pressure of getting the U23 team gold at SEA Games 30,
saying he always goes all out to meet set targets.
Jin Yong and his legacy will live on forever in the hearts of many Vietnamese
readers.
CZ Slovakias grade A office building in Le Duan Boulevard, District 1 of HCMC, is
scheduled to open to tenants in early 2020.
Vietnams rising foreign debt in recent years is affecting its credibility and
making borrowing harder, officials and economists warn.
Da Nang should be high on the list of places to visit in Southeast Asia, says
Channel News Asia.
A man who cannot walk goes jogging, does yoga and climbs mountains, literally and
metaphorically.
The famous tunnel network that survived intense Vietnam War bombings by the U.S. is
among worlds best underground tours.
Super Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taiwan on Thursday as one of the most
powerful storms to hit the island in years, whipping up 10-meter waves and forcing
thousands of people to flee their homes.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla Bin Touq Al
Marri in Abu Dhabi on Monday, urging both nations to implement bilateral agreements
to achieve a two-way trade target of $10 billion soon.
Kamala Harris put Donald Trump on the defensive in a fiery televised debate
Tuesday, getting under her rival's skin as they battled for a breakthrough in an
agonizingly close U.S. presidential election.
The bamboo shoulder pole with baskets filled with agricultural produce and other
warescould well be the leitmotif of Hoi An.
At the Da Ba Chong site in the southern province of Dong Nai, huge, centuries-old
rocks stand in gravity defying formations.
Every month, a group of elderly people travel 1,600km to cook free vegetarian meals
for cancer patients in Hanoi.
Just across the river, the Thu Thiem Church has been standing quietly for 160
years, older than more famous peers.
Chinas foreign ministry on Thursday suggested the Trump administration to use a
Huawei handset if it's worried about foreign eavesdropping.
Vietnam will build its maritime sector to boost economic development and strengthen
national defense, a new Party resolution says.
A recently renovated path along the mountains in Quang Ninh Province offers vistas
to remember in all seasons.
After five years of ups and downs, the $1.4-billion Da Nang Quang Ngai Expressway
has been completed, or not.
From breeding silkworms and spinning yarn to dyeing and weaving fabric, a silk
factory reveals all to visitors.
A new food tour will take guests to many places that late chef Anthony Bourdain
popularized in Vietnam.
Readers of leading global travel website TripAdvisor have ranked Vietnam third
among 10 top adventure destinations in the world.
The average absorption rate in Da Nangs apartment segment topped 93 percent in
first half of 2018, a new report says.
The Hoai River in the ancient town of Hoi An was a glowing spectacle Friday night
as Vietnamese celebrated the Vu Lan Festival.
VnExpress International hops on a canoe tour around Can Tho the heart of Vietnams
Mekong Delta.
Goethe-Institut Hanoi
A group of photographers from Turkey spent 16 days in places like Sa Pa, Hue, Hoi
An and Nha Trang. Below are what caught their eyes.
An inseparable part of Hanoi's nocturnal gastronomy.
Countries in Asia will suffer worse damage from the climate crisis than other
regions and are falling far behind in spending on improvements to limit the damage
and adapt to changing weather patterns and natural disasters, the Asian Development
Bank ...
India is investigating the business practices of U.S. streaming giant Netflix's
local operations, including allegations of visa violations and racial
discrimination, according to a government email sent to a former executive.
Rise, a blockchain startup that was co-founded by a Vietnamese, has raised $3.2
million from investors, including Vitalik Buterin, cofounder of the worlds second
largest crypto Ethereum.
Many resort real estate developers reported losses, some bigger than a year
earlier, in the first half of 2024 despite a recovery in tourism.
True to his roots, Nguyen Chi Thanh still manually hammers pieces of metal into
intricate pieces of jewelry at the heart of contemporary, bustling Hanoi.
Toppings add flavor to bun rieu at Do Thi Yens sidewalk eatery in Hanoi, water
mimosa makes it unique.
A developer and top property brokerage is among four firms from Vietnam to make it
to Forbes Asias Best Under A Billion list.
Hundreds of people sifted through a vast wasteland of rubbish strewn across a beach
in Indonesia on Thursday, underscoring mammoth marine waste problem.
A Hanoi T-shirt shop owner has hit upon the idea of using Trump and Kims images
ahead of their summit this month.
Banh muot is similar to banh cuon in the north and banh uot in the south, but
gourmets swear by the Nghe An twist.
The Rooster Church is one of the most beautiful architectural works built by the
French in Da Lat.
The Parting of the Plastic Sea installation has been recognized as the worlds
'largest drinking straw sculpture.'
A temple in southern Vietnam is a vestige of the Funan Kingdom that flourished more
than 1,500 years ago.
The terraced rice fields in Hoang Su Phi are dyed a golden yellow with hints of
green, right now.
Park Hang-seo has helped the Vietnamese mens football team gain both skills and
confidence to break new ground.
A wedding fair
Topas Ecolodge is in Muong Hoa valley, which is archetypal of the exotic beauty of
Vietnams northwest.
This is the only way children in Xuan Lung Village can go to school. But during
rainy season, it wont work.
Verdant cafs are not new in Vietnam, but one in Saigon has taken this to a new
high.
Facebook could be working on a smartphone, according to paperwork recently spotted
by cyber sleuths which the tech giant filed earlier this year.
My husbands mother has called my mother several times to report what she sees as my
wrongdoings, and now my husband is asking for a divorce.
The U.S. dollar declined slightly against the Vietnamese dong and held at a seven-
week high globally Tuesday morning.
Internet personality and streamer IShowSpeed recently visited Malaysia where he
tried durian at a food market and fried rice at a newly opened restaurant owned by
celebrity Uncle Roger.
Some love waterfalls for their mighty, echoing lion's roar. I adore them for their
soft, poetic, and dreamy lure, as encompassed by Ban Gioc.
Business conglomerate Vingroup has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on
acquisitions to expand its retail and auto operations.
British travel magazine Rough Guides has included Vietnams former capital Hue in
its list of six lesser-known Asian destinations.
Eleven components of the North-South Expressway are among the top priority this
year, the government has said.
An 'other' reflects on the ways in which he and many others feel they belong, why
Vietnam is home.
Vietnamese have a unique way of keeping evil spirits and bad luck away on Lunar New
Years Eve.
Ejj Jewellery is a top brand that has become the first firm in Hong Kong to print
out creative 3D designs to make affordable jewelry.
Australian travel experts have rated Vietnam a top 2019 destination, citing great
food, cheap beer and adventure tours.
An ancient wrestling ritual in north Vietnam is one of the worlds most
extraordinary traditions, the National Geographic reports.
You know where to go to for a Great Big Story.
Pompeo is expected to push key powers involved in efforts to curtail the North's
nuclear ambitions to keep up sanctions pressure.
Selling durians for cheap as long as the seeds are retained or returned
A center that teaches young Moroccans 'to dream again'.
For twenty years, Thai food vendor Sila Sutharat has grilled chicken and pork using
only the power of the sun. He does so using a giant solar reflector which he built
himself using an array of almost one thousand small ...
Vietnams southern metropolis should be easy on your pocket.
Hiding behind the tall buildings, a two-century old chapel located in the
Archbishops Palace retains its historical roots in the midst of modern life.
A Tunisian-born man zigzagged a truck through a crowd celebrating Bastille Day in
the French city of Nice, killing at least 84 and injuring dozens of children.
Rich in essential nutrients, coconut water offers numerous health advantages,
including being a refreshing alternative to sports drinks and aiding in weight
management.
Hong Kong actress Shirley Yim, famed for her role as Li Mochou in "The Return of
the Condor Heroes", now enjoys a peaceful life after years as a single mother
following her split from martial arts actor Norman Chui.
Singapore is set to benefit from an exodus of investment companies leaving Hong
Kong, whose status as a global financial hub has been diminishing, a report has
found.
A Vietnamese man recently made a daring escape from a notorious scam operation in
the Golden Triangle, enduring a harrowing seven-day journey through treacherous
conditions to return home.
Golden Rat figurines from Bat Trang pottery village, 20 km from downtown Hanoi, are
becoming popular in the Hanoi market as the Lunar New Year nears.
Works at the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi tell fascinating stories
from the Bronze Age through revolutions.
Le Quang Liem won his third consecutive chess tournament at the World Open 2019 in
the U.S. on Sunday.
A brief look at the main activities that the Vietnamese engage in as they celebrate
the Lunar New Year.
Staying calm however extreme the pressure and stress is the key, says an emergency
doctor in Hanoi.
The late Republican U.S. Senator John McCain was eulogized from across Americas
political divide on Thursday by Democratic former Vice President Joe Biden.
The increasing investment of small sums in HCMC by foreign businesses is worrying
experts.
An exhibition of women in the nude, creatively captured by 10 photographers, opens
in Hanoi on Friday, July 20.
The World Cup-winning French team returned home to a heroes' welcome on Monday.
Five trekking options from different regions in the country, some of which are not
for the faint-hearted.
What happens when Saigon chefs get their hands on traditional dishes from the
central region?
Forced to flee civil war, these vendors returned to Vietnam bringing part of their
second homeland with them.
Singapore's small but growing community of ant collectors want to educate the
public about the insects.
Espionage, covert attacks and the woman who lived.
When Nadia's heroin addict husband began assaulting her, she did something
unthinkable for many women in Afghanistan.
Earlier this month, I met the chairman of the fishery association of a central
province which had suffered from mass fish deaths. I asked if he dared to eat the
fish.
Asian football chiefs said on Friday they took Bahrain's concerns "seriously" after
the country looked to get a World Cup qualifier moved out of Indonesia over alleged
death threats.
One day in early 2020, after having dinner at a restaurant, Hieu Tran of Hanoi made
the decision to come out to his parents as gay.
The cheapest prepaid 5G subscription costs VND135,000 ($5.41) a month in Vietnam,
almost twice that of 4G, but offers eight times more data and other benefits.
Taiwan issued a warning on Monday ahead of the arrival of typhoon Krathon, which
has strengthened into the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane and is expected to
cross the densely populated west coast bringing torrential rain and strong winds.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has endorsed a proposal for a nine-day holiday for the
Lunar New Year (Tet) in 2025, alongside breaks for Labor Day and National Day.
Vietnam's mergers and acquisitions market is expected to be worth $7.6 billion this
year, with action mainly in property, consumer goods, and retail.
Bai Xep, of Quy Nhon beach town in the south central coast, adds to its charms by
remaining unspoilt.
The Nam A Bank chairman will resign his post to focus on resolving family disputes
over ownership of bank shares.
Vietnams reforms and international integration offer valuable insights for North
Korea.
Vietnam needs to reduce its dependency on foreign businesses and foster its own
private sector this year, experts say.
40 years ago, Vietnam launched a retaliatory attack on Khmer Rouge and succeeded,
freeing Cambodia from their grasp.
Japan's nursing homes are using more and more robots to care for the elderly. But
can humanoids replace real human contact?
Pristine beaches, fishing villages and quiet caves provide soul therapy on an
island in northern Vietnam.
If Vietnams traditional beef pho is too mainstream
Vietnam's Bamboo Airways moved closer to starting operations on Tuesday as the
government said it would authorise the carrier with an aviation licence.
A combination of negative developments has put at serious risk the viability of
Vietnam's rice bowl as also the source of most of its seafood exports.
Waiters said they now find it more rewarding than a real tip in cash.
The actress is campaigning for women's rights alongside the United Nations.
We hopped on the green bus for half a day and treated ourselves to some serious
eats away from the chaotic Old Quarter.
Immerse yourself.
When Jayden Goh started his battery recycling company in 2019, he was betting that
rapid electrification of everything from cars to energy storage would make
salvaging critical minerals from spent cells a pressing demand in Southeast Asia.
The World Pool Association (WPA) has issued a six-month ban to 245 players,
including 87 Vietnamese, for participating in the 2024 Hanoi Open without prior
authorization.
Fearful Florida residents streamed out of the Tampa Bay region Tuesday ahead of
what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton, as crews worked
furiously to prevent furniture, appliances and other waterlogged wreckage from the
last big storm ...
Thai rice prices fell to their lowest in over a year as bidders were forced to
reduce their prices in a recent auction held by Indonesia.
A woman was found dead in a suspected murder-suicide near a shopping mall in
Hanoi's Cau Giay District on Friday.
In a forest in central Binh Thuan Province, a well has water that is perennially
hot, as hot as 85 degrees Celsius, and has become a tourist attraction.
Bui Cong Hiep, a 62- year-old resident of District 9, and his wife have donated
their VND100 billion ($4.3 million) house to 88 children they adopted and nurture
them personally, every day.
In Quoc Oai District, 20 km west of downtown Hanoi, the 1,000-year-old Long Tri
Lake has become a favorite swimming pool for kids.
239 drivers have tested positive for drugs in Vietnam this year and 73,164 were
drunk driving.
A range of green tea islands situated on a small peninsula on the countrys border
is slowly getting better known among tourists.
King Le Hy Tong placed the Buddha on his own back to repent his mistreatment of
Buddhism.
Every 'fishing trip' in water-logged fields nets a catch of approximately three
kilograms of eel, fetching $4.3-5.22 a kilo.
Mui Ne is already a top beach destination in Vietnam, but the town has much more to
offer.
Vietnams GDP growth of 7.08 percent this year retained its status as one of the
best performing economies in the world.
A street cart in Saigon charges $13 for a bowl of crab cake soup, but gourmets are
not complaining.
Recycling plastic waste is taking a toll in Minh Khai Village.
Chewy noodles with firm calamari make the perfect partners at this hole-in-the-wall
eatery.
2018 will be a deciding year for the old continent.
Read on to save yourself from the shame of misbehaving at Vietnamese weddings.
Researchers develop a robotic hand with dexterity that mimics a human hand and can
learn to handle objects better and better without human intervention.
Test your knowledge on the youngest Nobel Prize winners across various fields, from
literature to medicine, and discover the achievements that earned them the
prestigious honor at a young age!
A woman in the southern province of Dong Thap has been arrested for staging her own
kidnapping in an attempt to swindle VND5 billion (US$200,000) from her father.
Chalk Road, a students-led project awarded a US$9,000 Social Impact Grant by Nord
Anglia Education, has expanded its impact to under-resourced schools in Vietnam's
mountainous regions.
Trading activities at a key border gate between Vietnam and China resumed Wednesday
morning after a nearly two-day suspension due to flood concerns.
Admiral Giap Van Cuong realized the importance of the Vietnamese waters in the
southern Spratly Islands three decades ago and sought the construction of military
installations to defend it.
Huynh Cong Tuans eatery attracts not only locals but also foreigners who come to
see him cook chicken under a cascade of hot oil.
The Onagadori, a Japanese breed of chicken with extra long tails, are being bred in
southern Vietnam.
The "Activ Vietnam" campaign has been boosting a dynamic and healthy Vietnamese
generation and make a great impact on Vietnam marketing landscape.
A Saigon fruit vendor who won't go home for the festival gets into the Tet spirit
like no one else.
Hundreds of boats from the Mekong Delta transform Saigon rivers and canals into
floating gardens at this time of the year.
Saigon residents and visitors dont have to make elaborate New Year plans. Ever
heard of Dong Nai?
The low-cost airline wants to operate 4-6 flights a day to Con Dao Island from
Hanoi and HCMC.
It took courage to bust a $420mln online gambling ring protected for over two years
by top Vietnamese cops.
When nature gives you too much water hyacinth, what do you do? Turn them into
baskets and sell.
Police raided a bar in HCMCs Go Vap District Monday and found dozens of people high
on drugs and in possessing them.
Waynes Coffeebrand "Beverage quintessence"brings Swedens unique cultural feature to
Vietnam
As many as 560,000 computers in Vietnam have been infected with a spyware called
BrowserSpy, and more attacks are expected.
Patrick Zachmanns black and white photos of Hanoi in 1991 capture a capital city
now lost in the mists of time.
500 bells have been installed in Ba Diem Commune to alert residents in case of
arson or burglary and to scare drug users away.
Hanoi Opera House
Indonesia is encouraging Gen Y and Gen Z to join the agricultural sector by
promising modern technology and offering a salary of 10 million IDR (US$640), five
times higher the current average farmer's wage.
The government has proposed allocating domestic capital, including the state
budget, for the construction of the north-south high-speed railway over a 12-year
period, averaging US$5.6 billion in annual investment.
Renowned director Zhang Jizhong, known as Chinas "wuxia film mogul," was seen
resting in a hospital after taking care of his 42-year-old wife, Du Xinglin, and
their newborn daughter.
Steeped in history and culture, Kampong Glam, once named one of the most
Instagrammable places in Singapore, has transformed into a trendy area filled with
vibrant shophouses and colorful restaurants.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are entering the final one-month sprint to the most
dramatic U.S. presidential election in modern history, with both candidates warning
the fate of a divided nation hangs on a result that is still too close ...
For over a week now Thu Ha and her friends have been stopping by a traffic camera
on Trieu Quoc Dat Street every evening to take photos.
A consortium led by construction giant Deo Ca Group has lost in a bid to build a
VND6.3 trillion (US$253 million) sub-project in Long Thanh International Airport
due to failing to submit a VND300,000 ($13) fee on time. ...
With her audacious filter coffee-inspired costume at the Miss Universe pageant,
Vietnams Hoang Thuy became one of the favorites to win.
The Ba Tan Vlog, featuring Nguyen Thi Tan cooking, has been ranked third in
YouTubes top 500 most subscribed channels in 24 hours.
Respect international laws and maintain peace, Vietnam says as the U.S. and the
U.K. held joint drill in the South China Sea.
A house in a coastal village of northern Vietnam catches the eye with its creative
design and use of local materials.
A month on, Da Nang is yet to recover the battering it took from record downpours
last December.
Using mountain debris and abandoned scaffolding, a group of creative architects
have built a stunning public building in Ha Nam.
Some experts believe that to ensure it has quality human resources Vietnam needs to
attract the private sector to vocational training.
Industry and Trade Ministry says many hurdles stand in the way of generating the
power Vietnam needs to maintain a high growth rate.
Truong Cam, 50, has scripted an amazing poacher to ranger story that will be told
in wildlife circles and elsewhere for a long time.
South Koreans expected to surpass Chinese tourists as biggest group of visitors
soon.
Major brands prepare expansion plans, foreseeing sales growth.
U.S. automotive and technology firms likely have invested some $40 billion to $50
billion in self-driving technology in recent years.
If you want your Vietnam experience to go beyond terraced fields and sun-kissed
beaches...
Australians have lost trust in government and many are likely to resist drastic
health measures in a future pandemic, the first review of the country's Covid-19
response showed, while the cost of vaccine delays ran into AUD$31 billion (US$20
billion). ...
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left Hanoi Sunday morning for official visits to the
United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar, attendance at the 8th Edition of the Future
Investment Initiative (FII), and a working trip to Saudi Arabia.
Shares of Hyundai Motor India dropped as much as 6% in their market debut on
Tuesday, after a tepid response from retail investors to the pricing of the
country's largest initial public offering.
Cruz Beckham, the youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham, expressed his love
for his girlfriend, musician Jackie Apostel, by sharing a message on Instagram in
celebration of her 29th birthday.
A court on Thursday denied property tycoon Truong My Lans request for the return of
two Hermes albino crocodile bags which were confiscated during an investigation
against her.
The U.S. dollar rose to the highest since Aug. 26 over the Vietnamese dong and
jumped to a two-month high against major peers Tuesday morning.
Auto sales by members of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA)
reached 36,585 units in September, a 45% increase over the previous month.
At 14, a Vietnamese student has earned a prestigious Singapore government
scholarship, recognized for his exceptional academic achievements and leadership
potential among Southeast Asia's brightest young minds.
Hue in central Vietnam has equipped 160 cyclos with trash bins in an effort to
boost its image as a clean, green destination.
The number of South Koreans visiting Vietnam is set to see a 30 percent year-on-
year increase this year.
Coach Park Hang-seo says his team is ready to play ball despite Vietnam being
placed in a tough group.
Realizing that mistakes are unavoidable, avoiding their repetition and surviving is
itself a success, says startup contest winner.
Transport experts hope the service will combat air pollution and congestion in the
Indonesian capital.
Vietnams urbanization problems, particularly those affecting poor residents, are
typically swept under the rug. When disaster strikes, the buck passing begins.
Ly Ngoc Minh has created macrobiotic pots to cook food without adding water, using
thermal transmission that preserves the ingredients taste and nutritional values.
Typhoon Damrey has claimed at least 60 lives, but that wasn't enough to put off the
beauty pageant's organizers.
'The message is loud and clear, the US cannot be trusted.'
Streets across the city are given a rare break on the morning of the Lunar New
Year's Day, without the familiar traffic jams and crowds.
Many still love a no-frills cut or shave, right by the street.
A robot named Root has been developed to expose kids of all ages to coding in a way
that brings the often daunting world of computer science to life.
A VND31 million (US$1,200) high-end Sony smartphone, advertised as 5G-compatible,
has sparked user complaints for only being able to connect to 4G networks in
Vietnam.
Hong Kong police have dismantled a criminal ring that used AI-generated deepfake
videos to scam men across Asia, resulting in total losses of US$46 million.
Dubbed a second-generation rich, actor William Chan comes from a wealthy family,
with his father having been a real estate tycoon and his siblings successful
businesspeople.
Vietnam Airlines has lost VND200-250 billion ($8.6-10.8 million) per week following
flight suspension to China, the national carrier said in a statement.
Among the Brau, elongated earlobes signified readiness for romance, but if both of
them split, the whole community rejoiced.
The labor ministrys proposal to make July 27, War Invalids and Martyrs Day, a
public holiday has drawn a mixed public response.
From early in the morning till late at night, a District 1 stall serves delicious
hu tieu with fish.
Sustained land fever in HCMC and proposed SEZ areas has sparked fears of a cyclical
bubble and other challenges.
Chairman of FPT Corporation Truong Gia Binh gives young startups an advice on not
being too ambitious at first.
Vietnam continues to be plagued by foreign company chiefs fleeing the country
without paying off debts or workers salaries.
Two brothers have turned a 1998 Daewoo Cielo into a Lamborghini to make the elder
ones wedding day special.
During rush hour traffic, Hanoians have begun walking with their motorbikes on
pavements to save time.
Van has a vocational diploma in medicine, but is not giving up on her college
dream.
French photographer famous for his wartime work also captured peaceful scenes from
daily life.
Yoga has boomed in recent decades although in the west it is often more of a
gymnastic than a spiritual activity.
Connoisseurs insist that the best lotus tea needs flowers from the West Lake area.
A demonstration of a thawing in relations saw Kim Jong Un met his South Korean
counterpart. It's the first time a leader from the north has visited the south in
70 years.
In its list of 17 best destinations for 2017, Esquire magazine recommends going to
Vietnam for its optimistic psyche and street food.
Deep in an alley on De Tham Street in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, Truong Van
Hue My's two-square-meter house has been his home for many years.
Among his neighbors, Phillip Tshuma, 67, is considered a wizard who commands the
rains with the help of goblins. How else could he grow a bumper crop of ripening
maize, sorghum, millet and peanuts in a season when many farmers ...
Most of Truong My Lans assets, including shares in companies and hundreds of
properties, will remain confiscated for the purpose of compensating bond fraud
victims, a court has ruled.
Washington is getting a new tourist stop that offers visitors the next best thing
to being in the Oval Office: an identical replica of President Joe Biden's office,
right down to his desk, the armchairs in front of the fireplace ...
A friend recently shared an article from the Financial Times with me, highlighting
how 80% of secondary school students in Ireland are currently participating in the
Transition Year (TY) program, a year of transformation.
A 34-year-old man in Hanoi has been detained for allegedly assaulting a 12-year-old
boy following a dispute between the boy and his son, police said on Thursday.
A crocodile killed a woman bathing in a river in eastern Indonesia, police and
locals said, with villagers later recovering parts of her body from the slaughtered
animal.
A Norwegian traveler managed to board a plane at Munich airport without a ticket
two days in a row, and even flew to Sweden on the second occasion, police said
Tuesday.
Le Minh Chau was born with stunted limbs that are almost non-functional, but the
artist in him could not be denied.
Vietnams tourism industry anticipates robust growth in Indian visitors as the first
ever direct flights between the two countries will take off next month.
Around 20,000 people joined the Trang An festival to watch a riverine procession
and other festivities in Ninh Binh.
A lifelong curiosity about his difference solidified into a search for his
biological mother, and he is agonizingly close.
At a time when poverty was rife and there were not many employment options, people
scavenged on unexploded bombs despite the great risk.
"Lane 160" invites customers to leave their worries behind and step back into Hanoi
in the last century.
The latest collection from designers The Huy and Hai Long is inspired by the Hat
Boi(Vietnamese opera) tradition.
Many landlords in HCMC are leasing unused office space by the hour or other short
periods for handsome returns.
Deserted by the father when his mother died, a 12-year-old boy has shown incredible
resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
She was not groomed for the job, but a teacher has found greater happiness in
helping children with disabilities.
Local ride-hailing firms lack deep pockets needed to out-incentivize market leader
Grab.
Great service, a bit pricey, say passengers from different parts of the world who
tried out the new double-decker bus tour of Hanoi.
Bach Ma National Park challenges visitors in stark contrast to the traditionally
slow pace of life in Hue.
Immerse yourself in greenery on a trip to An Giang Province.
OpenAI is hiring a team in Singapore for its second office in Asia following the
launch of its Japan outpost four months ago.
Shooting coach Park Chung-gun, who helped Vietnam win a gold medal at Rio Olympics
2016, has decided not to renew his contract with the Vietnam Sports Administration
after over a week of consideration.
Philippine regulators have launched an investigation into the alleged robbery and
sexual assault of a Vietnamese woman who booked a ride using the Grab ride-hailing
app.
Without sufficient English skills, I had to ask my son to quit his job at a
foreign-invested company to save mine during a major crisis.
Two passengers on a domestic flight in China confined a one-year-old girl in an
airplane bathroom because she wouldn't stop crying, sparking a fiery online debate
about handling children's tantrums in public.
Thai police have arrested a Vietnamese tour guide who was a witness in the murder
case of six people at a luxury hotel in central Bangkok, accusing him of working
without a legal permit.
When a newly organized vaccine research group at the U.S. National Institutes of
Health (NIH) met for the first time this week, its members had expected to be able
to ease into their work.
A tree that stands on its own is a picture of both loneliness and solitude. A
Vietnamese photographer captures both.
Just months after a stunning election victory, Malaysias prime minister has had to
step in to mollify the countrys majority Malay Muslims in recent weeks.
Little crperies, ubiquitous in France, can spring a surprise in Vietnam. A Saigon
establishment shows how.
Romance rent the air at the betel and areca wedding of 40 couples with disabilities
held in Saigon Thursday.
Given its 3,000-km coastline, the country is the ultimate place to relax on
beautiful beaches with smooth sands and turquoise waters.
The concept of an ethnic minority stilt house gets a modern twist that still sticks
to many traditions in Hoa Binh.
No matter how much money is poured in, outdated urban drainage plans will ensure
failure.
A big bag of tricks is being used by leaders of state firms to misappropriate as
much of the earnings as possible.
Since taking over as president, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has ushered in new
legislation aimed at securing the country from threats both within and outside its
borders.
Despite a tough fine of up to VND7 million ($310) imposed last week, many residents
continue to throw their trash into the street.
These products are now the most commonly used form of tobacco among youth.
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App connecting parents with baby sitters gains popularity in Europe
A Hong Kong male passenger was apprehended at Hanois Noi Bai Airport after
attempting to smuggle 7 kg of gold into Vietnam, concealing the bars in his shoes
and waistband.
My cousin was once determined to send his son to university for a better life, but
he changed his mind after becoming wealthy from his durian farm.
A Chinese man accused of running an extensive network of scam farms across the
Philippines has been arrested, authorities in Manila said Friday.
A rapid appreciation of the Thai baht is hitting exporters and tourism spending,
the central bank said on Monday, adding that the currency was gaining due to a weak
dollar in the face of stronger regional currencies like the Yuan ...
The Ministry of Public Security has drafted a Law on Data, proposing the creation
of a regulated platform for the legal sale and exchange of data managed by the
ministry.
Seven years ago Kim Oanh left home with her two children, ending her marriage to a
South Korean man and stepping into an uncertain future in a foreign country.
Floods and landslides killed 11 people after a fierce tropical storm dumped heavy
rain on the Philippines for a second day, officials said Monday.
A Milwaukee woman who said she was legally allowed to kill a man because he was
sexually trafficking her was sentenced Monday to 11 years in prison after pleading
guilty to a reduced count of reckless homicide.
Malaysia have gotten stronger and will be a formidable foe in the World Cup
qualifier on Thursday, Vietnamese coach Park Hang-seo has warned.
Somchai Sophonsookpaiboon does not remember much about his younger years, except
that they were spent in an opium haze.
Walk, boat or trek to explore Vietnams largest fresh water lake and its natural and
cultural environs.
Hanoi plans to spend VND14.5 billion ($625,000) each year on subsidizing tickets
for its first metro line.
In 10 years, Ba Na Hills complex has not only become an architectural landmark, but
also significantly boosted Da Nang's tourism industry.
A festival to be held in Can Tho City this month will feature hundreds of
traditional cakes from Vietnams southern region.
When occupants of a pick-up truck fled after a failed attempt to bribe the police,
an earnest investigation was launched.
A historic railway line built by the French will be revived and pressed into
service again in central Vietnam.
Whining about the ethics of eating dog meat is basically barking up the wrong tree.
An exhibition has revived the old spirit as Vietnam counts down to the full moon on
Wednesday night.
The fated woman and her two husbands are beloved household gods in Vietnam.
Big bananas known for their delicious flavor are in great demand in the south of
Vietnam, causing fierce competition among wholesalers.
Hanoi authorities have uncovered a scam involving an organization impersonating the
world-renowned education provider Cambridge International, issuing as many as 4,200
fraudulent English certificates to officials.
American rapper Kanye West was recently seen shopping with his wife Bianca Censori
in a Tokyo mall, after rumors of their supposed separation.
Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam, his wife, and a high-
ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Jose Marti International Airport in Havana
on Wednesday evening (local time), beginning a state visit to Cuba.
Investigators said a deputy director in the trade ministry accepted bribes of
VND400 million (US$16,000) and a luxury watch worth $23,000 from a company to
approve its petroleum import and export license.
A year ago, I visited the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in HCMC. I talked to the
doctors about measles, typhoid and dengue fever. I did not think to mention
respiratory diseases.
Thousands of Vietnams ethnic Cham people met under rainy September skies for their
annual Kate festival, that marks the end of one harvest season.
In the south central province of Phu Yen, volcanic eruptions millions of years ago
sculpted spectacular landscapes.
Vietnams long borders, multitude of trafficking routes and customs loopholes make
it a major drug trafficking hub, top drug officials admit.
From up high in the sky, Quy Nhon shows it is a great place to land, explore and
relax.
The court fees charged in the divorce case involving Vietnams coffee royalty was
read out as $3.5 million instead of $350,000.
In the Mekong Delta, trading on waterways has been a way of life for generations,
but its novelty never wears off.
2.2m tall, Tran Ngoc Tu cant stand erect or sleep in buses and trains, or shop
normally for clothes.
At seven, an autistic boy screamed and broke things. Two years later, he broke a
national juggling record.
Inmates repeatedly breaking out of rehab centers in Vietnam indicates how harsh
treatment and other shortcomings are weakening de-addiction efforts.
Tumultuous events have unfolded in and around a colonial building in Saigon since
the 19th century.
Eleven architectural marvels that have defied time and stood amid the capital citys
makeover.
No sleep in this modern life as we travel around the world.
'One would never have imagined looking at this sponge that it could be miraculous.'
A night to lift the soul.
Vietnamese market vendors get creative with their workouts, by doing aerobics to
loud music at their vegetable and fruit stalls.
Rents for grades A and B offices in HCMC went up by 2% and 2.6% year-on-year in the
third quarter of 2024, according to property consultancy Knight Frank.
Vietnams first commercial 5G services were launched in all localities Tuesday
morning by military-owned telecom giant Viettel, with subscription starting at
VND135,000 (US$5.4) a month.
A woman was driven for approximately one kilometer atop a car hood in Ho Chi Minh
City early Thursday morning following a traffic altercation.
Thousands of Vietnams ethnic Cham people met under rainy September skies for their
annual Kate festival, that marks the end of one harvest season.
In a cave on the volcanic island cluster of Ly Son, the Hang Pagoda adds a soulful
serenity, attracting many Buddhists and tourists.
Hanoi plans to ban motorbikes by 2030 to combat its traffic and pollution woes.
A coffee with foam so thick it cannot be poured out has been going strong for years
in Vinh Market.
Having climbed 80 stairs to the top of the 36-meter-high sea lamp, visitors could
behold the beauty of Ba Lang An Cape with a panoramic view.
Unless Vietnamese officialdom changes its eighties way of thinking, an effective
market economy will stay beyond our reach.
A woman and her baby were killed when a tree fell on their house and at least two
other deaths were reported Friday as Hurricane Florence slammed into the Carolinas.
A woman crazy about dolls shares her passion with a caf that displays a large
collection, to appreciate and/or buy.
Activists say the country is ripe for change, with just 2.8 percent of rape victims
reporting their assault.
No sleep in this modern life as we travel around the world.
A night of astral jazz with Mukang Fields
A solo exhibition by Saigon-based visual artist Le Hoang Bich Phuong.
'I wanted to fight for socialism today but the weather is so freaking cold that I'm
only able to lay on the bed.'
To get to know the ancient quarter, one ought to look beyond the disheveled
advertising prints and banners.
In a country where young dreams are viewed as grandiose and unrealistic, one woman
continues to inspire thousands of underprivileged children.
In a hyperactive and jammed city, the lakes are places to meet, do sport, meditate,
swim or simply enjoy life.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook was in China for the second time this year, he said on social
media Tuesday, as the U.S. technology giant seeks to shore up slumping sales in a
crucial overseas market.
Vietnam has deemed the extradition of a terrorist from Thailand who was behind
deadly attacks in Vietnam "appropriate" to ensure that all criminals are held
accountable under the law.
Vietnam gold bar price jumped 1.18% to VND86 million (US$3,444.48) per tael
Wednesday morning, its highest in four months, while gold ring value established a
new record.
A liter of Octane-95, or RON 95, gasoline in this Southeast Asian country costs
just US$0.49, according to retail energy price tracking site GlobalPetrolPrices.
Thailand's citizens have warmly welcomed a 10,000 baht (US$300) cash subsidy per
person from the country's largest-ever handout program, valued at US$14 billion.
The Philippines will impose a 12% value-added tax on digital services offered by
tech giants such as Amazon, Netflix, Disney, and Alphabet, in a move that aims to
level the playing field with domestic players, the countrys Bureau of Internal ...
A tropical depression strengthened into a storm early on Thursday morning, packing
winds of 74 km per hour, and is forecast to hit Quang Tri and Quang Binh provinces
in central Vietnam in the afternoon.
Nam Long's leadership has implemented a comprehensive integration strategy,
transforming the company from a family-owned entity to a leading real estate group
in the market.
A coffee with foam so thick it cannot be poured out has been going strong for years
in Vinh Market.
A luthier instrumental in Vietnams growing reputation for making acoustic guitars
firmly rejects the over-commercialization of his trade.
Over 100 students from Vietnam were sent to North Korean universities in 1965; to
this day they cherish the experience.
The youngest sister is 100, the older one, 101, and the oldest, 103; and they are
self-reliant.
The HCMC realty association says bubble factors have been neutralized, but skeptic
experts insist that risks persist.
More than 20 years ago, Subhash followed his brother to settle down in Saigon,
bringing some Indian flavors along.
A new book details how a Vietnamese firm spurned a multibillion dollar buyout and
stood on its own.
The Law on Special Administrative and Economic Zones, once approved, will create a
crucial legal platform for special zones to develop.
At thenorthernmost point of Vietnam, people still live in harmony with nature and
away from the claws of urbanization.
'Through cocktails, we can promote Vietnamese cuisine around the world,' said Pham
Tien Tiep, owner of the Ne bar in Hanoi.
Just over a meter from snout to tail, Inermorostrum xenops was half the size of the
common bottlenose dolphin.
Archaeologists in Akaki begin restoration work on the nearly 2,000-year-old tile
mosaic.
Property developer FLC will resume work on its unfinished projects across Vietnam
and even start a new one following months of restructuring after its executives
were arrested for fraud.
A German passenger was pronounced dead after collapsing on a Cathay Pacific flight
from Hong Kong to Mumbai, India, shortly before the aircraft was scheduled to
depart.
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered on Friday the "immediate suspension" of
social media platform X in the country, after a court-imposed deadline expired for
the company to identify a legal representative in Brazil.
A coach was banned from participating and the referee team was not allowed to
officiate any tournaments after a parent of an athlete accused them of cheating at
a youth karate competition in HCMC.
When she left Vietnam for Britain with her English husband, Hai Ngan's only worry
was how she would earn a living.
"Mama, just killed a man," sings Indonesian President Joko Widodo during a ride in
a local celebrity's car while Bohemian Rhapsody plays in the background.
Tan Hiep Phat is expanding with a new big plant in the Mekong Delta, a move toward
realizing its ambition in the global arena.
In Vietnams Central Highlands, visitors to Pleiku should try a black, pungent crab
noodles soup that costs just VND10,000 (43 cents).
After a 4-0 victory Tuesday, pleasantly surprised coach Park Hang-seo says Vietnam
is no longer afraid of Thailand.
A primer on dishes from different locations in Vietnam that will whet the appetite
of both visitors and locals.
The palace of H'mong kings Vuong Chinh Duc and Vuong Chi Thanh was built between
1898 and 1903 and became a national relic over time.
Here, customers can step away from modern bustle to a time when things were
rationed and life was simple.
The plunge in the price of copper by more than 20 percent since the beginning of
June has worried analysts.
With typhoon Bebinca set to make landfall Friday morning, Vietnamese authorities
are mobilizing all forces to mitigate its impacts.
Raincoats worn by buyers lend festive hues to an open seafood market in Nghe An
Province.
Mark Conditt admitted being behind the string of bombings that began on March 2,
killing two people and wounding five others.
Crafted entirely by hand, this masterpiece features 35 different types of natural
gemstones.
Its the classic Robin to Batman of local food; fish sauce has long been the unsung
hero.
'He's just taking some time off to rejuvenate,' said presidential spokesman.
Islamic State group claimed responsibility.
Thien Trang and her husband registered their marriage three years ago but have had
to visit Vietnam from Germany to hold a wedding at their parents insistence.
Chinas largest electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is recalling 97,000 units due to a
technical error that poses fire risks.
A man in Ho Chi Minh City was fined VND10 million (US$410) after overcharging
world-famous streamer IShowSpeed for a hoverboard rental on Nguyen Hue walking
street, sparking outrage.
South Koreans are heavily favoring Da Nang as a Mid-Autumn Festival holiday
destination, according to travel search engine Skyscanner.
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The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Tuesday advised
Vietnam to declare a rapidly spreading outbreak of African Swine Fever as a
national emergency.
African swine fever has hit Vietnams $10-billion pork industry and is set to affect
its future exports.
Ricardo Glencasa is different, and loves that in Vietnam, s/he is loved for being
different.
Adultery is no longer a crime, India's top court ruled Thursday.
When she found some birds nests in her house, Vu Thi Tuat thought it was a good
omen.
Leading auto firms are embarking upon domestic production, reversing from a planned
shift to imports.
Vietnams renewable energy sector is experiencing an unprecedented surge in project
activities and policy changes, making end results unpredictable.
A garden caf in Ho Chi Minh City's District 2 is home to nearly 40 parrots of
different species.
Exploring the famous Son Doong Cave is not as difficult as people think. Au
Contraire, mon ami.
While finishing schools in the West are falling into decline, Vietnam is seeing
rising demand for aristocratic etiquette.
Rumors of new urban developments in outlying districts have led to a massive jump
in prices.
Tender and exciting moments at a school in Ho Chi Minh City when Class of 2017 bids
adieu to childhood.
Hoi An? Gone. The Mekong Delta? Good luck keeping half of that. If we don't change.
Eco-friendly architectural solutions have won international recognition.
Head north this fall to fill your memory cards with carpets of gold.
After discovering that their son Hoang had developed an interest in makeup and
grooming, his family called over a shaman to give him treatment, causing him to
fall into depression.
Visitor spending in Japan broke an annual record in just nine months, official data
showed on Wednesday, demonstrating the economic power of a tourism boom fueled by
the weak yen.
An explosion tore through crowds of people who had rushed to collect fuel spilling
from a crashed tanker in northern Nigeria, killing at least 147, officials said on
Wednesday.
Singaporeans spent nearly US$1 billion in payment with stablecoins in the second
quarter this year, a new quarterly record, showing high adoption of
cryptocurrencies, a report shows.
Striker Korawich Tasa is determined to help Thailand beat Vietnam in a friendly at
Hanoi's My Dinh Stadium on Tuesday as a gift for his newborn son.
The South China Morning Post includes Vietnams Ha Long Bay in its latest list of 10
most popular Asian attractions.
Widespread U.S. levies on goods made in China are a stumbling block for Chinese
producers, so many are now shifting their plants to neighboring Vietnam.
Disco bands Boney M and Joy entertained legions of Vietnamese fans with golden
oldies at the National Convention Center in Hanoi.
For the many H'Mong female victims of human trafficking, local textile cooperatives
become the only places where they find solace from social stigma.
A CNN advisory urges visitors to enjoy the fall on Vietnams sunny Phu Quoc Island.
There are days she earns nothing, but this rarity, a female motorbike taxi driver
in Saigon, is all smiles.
An electronics student has spent 11 years taking care of tigers, an unexpected job
becoming a passion.
As harvest season nears, Bac Son in Lang Son Province weaves a colorful tapestry
that is not to be missed.
Get inspired by daring Vietnamese women, reflect on war and peace, mingle with the
crowds and experience tranquility in Hanoi's double-decker tour.
Facebook wants you to spend less time on facebook!
Records tumbled this year as the economy grew from strength to strength.
'Our hope is to create a physical space that supports our community and builds on
our existing programs.'
An American artist based in Hanoi invites you to see everyday objects in a new way.
For those who don't want a cat or a dog, the humble beetle is the latest star in
the menagerie of odd family pets, after chameleons, iguanas and snakes.
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Herbal Spa Hoi An, the fourth branch of the renowned Herbal Spa brand, is nestled
in the heart of Hoi An, offering over a decade of expertise in spa and wellness.
South Korean singer and actress Song Ji Eun exchanged vows with YouTuber Park We,
who is paralyzed from the neck down, in a touching ceremony.
Floods and landslides left one dead and at least six missing in central Japan, with
rescue and recovery teams at work on Sunday in a remote peninsula already
devastated by a major earthquake earlier this year.
Australian police on Monday said they had launched an international search for a
man accused of pouring hot coffee on a nine-month-old baby, causing serious burns.
A land lot in a Hanoi suburb has been sold at VND133.3 million (US$5,340) per
square meter in a marathon 18-hour auction that attracted 400 bidders.
Vietnams top legislative body, the National Assembly, Tuesday approved a government
proposal to raise civil servants wages by 7.3 percent from next July.
A difference of one yellow card made all the difference as Vietnam moved into the
Asian Cup Round of 16.
The world's oceans are heating up at an accelerating pace as global warming
threatens a diverse range of marine life and a major food supply for the planet.
After topping Southeast Asia with AFF Cup 2018 last month, Vietnam plays an even
bigger tournament, the AFC Asian Cup 2019.
Off Hanoi's broad roads lie narrow alleys that get no sunlight, but life hustles
and bustles in these dark spaces.
The #MeToo campaign finds itself facing its own backlash following abuse claims
against Asia Argento, one of its leaders.
Thrillist lists Vietnams Lan Ha Bay among the lesser-known places to visit in
Southeast Asia before they become touristy.
26 percent of Vietnamese workers are barely getting by, said a 2018 survey on
workers salary and spending by Vietnam General Confederation of Labor.
All the worst-sellers are autos imported under Decree 116 which imposes tough
registration and quality controls.
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No matter what you feel like doing at any time of day or night, chances are you can
do it in Vietnams commercial hub.
The Ice Coffee shop on Dai Co Viet street chills down to -10 degrees Celsius and
yes, everything is made of ice.
They help tourists enjoy the ancient town on a float, and here is their story
behind the paddles.
While most people undertake the Buddhist ritual at least once in their lives, the
number of novice monks and nuns is in decline.
Its actually worse than it sounds.
Chinese start-up Deep Blue Aerospace said on Wednesday it will sell its first two
tickets for seats on a rocket that will take passengers to space in 2027, charging
1.5 million yuan (US$210,000) for the experience.
Defending champions Vietnam were held to a 1-1 draw by Thailand as the SEA Games
2019 women's football got underway Tuesday.
With the trans-Vietnam high-speed rail route back in the limelight, a senior expert
suggests a lower-speed train that can carry both cargo and passengers.
Famous for its beaches, Nha Trang Town also boasts one of the nations largest
outdoor Buddha statues, offering soulful peace.
The Van Don InternationalAirport is one of worlds top five airports for service
quality in the first quarter, a survey finds.
Former Indian Defense Minister George Fernandes died on Tuesday.
Choosing to avoid cutting trees on a land plot, a Y-shaped house ends up enjoying
the best of both worlds.
The Renaissance International School Saigon combines academic and extra-curricular
excellence with life-skills training that inspires students to lifelong success.
On a central Vietnam island that is still not prominent on the tourism map, it is
fun to watch locals do their thing.
Hoang Thi Thuy in Quang Binh Province serves popular "banh loc" filled with shrimp,
pork, forest mushrooms and bamboo sprouts.
Officials seem clueless as an overloaded landfill becomes a gargantuan, stinky
pollution problem in the Mekong Delta.
Vietnamese ancient town is among three Asian cities in the list, alongside Gyeongju
and Thimphu.
The streets bustle with people shopping for dishes specially made for the summer
cleansing festival.
Factories in Vietnam unable to compete against sugar smuggled from Thailand in
large quantities, industry insiders say.
Recent successes in regional tournaments have sparked aspirations, but Vietnam
nowhere near ready for the World Cup, pundits say.
Time travel to Berlin before the 1929 Great Crash and the Nazis.
Away from the sidewalks and onto the trees and walls: How vendors try to move their
wares to avoid the city's cleanup campaign.
54-year-old daredevil Alain Robert scales a skyscraper in La Defense business
district to raise awareness for the release of Jacqueline Savage, who was sentenced
to 10 years in prison for murdering her violent husband.
Is this a risk to our country? Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue questioned.
Head out to climb for an uplifting experience.
Pennsylvania's Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro, on Sunday called on law
enforcement to investigate billionaire Elon Musk for his promise at a weekend pro-
Trump rally to give away $1 million each day until Election Day.
Chinese actress Zhang Yuqi, 37, has caused a stir in the entertainment industry by
disclosing her 9-year-younger ex-boyfriend's infidelity and relationships with
affluent individuals.
Hotels and restaurants in northern mountain destinations have seen revenues decline
by 80% due to a sharp drop in tourist arrivals amid concerns about bad weather.
David and Victoria Beckham are reportedly purchasing a luxurious $80 million
mansion in Miami, which fans have dubbed the "new Beckingham Palace."
Experts at a recent elevator digital media forum emphasized the significant role
this advertising format plays in building brand awareness.
Vietnamese singer Chi Pu captured fans' attention with her archery skills in a
Chinese sports and entertainment show, winning a silver medal.
The HCMC People's Committee on Tuesday declared a measles outbreak across the city
due to a rapid increase in cases.
A 19-year-old woman narrowly escaped serious injury when her head hit a pole as she
leaned out of a moving train in southern Thailand.
A Vietnamese user spends an average 3 hours and 42 minutes on their mobile phones a
day, of which 23 percent of time is spent playing games.
Vietnam has denounced a recent sailboat race held by China off the Hoang Sa
Archipelago as a serious violation of its sovereignty.
Among the personal choices people in developed countries can make that will have
the most impact on limiting emissions, having fewer children, flying much less and
eating a plant-based diet are most important, scientists say.
The finance, property, retail, and consumer goods sectors will continue to dominate
mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam, experts say.
Built for VIPs by a puppet regime, the secret basement is a museum within a museum
in Saigon.
Development policies have all but destroyed the natural bounty that the delta was
blessed with.
Auto businesses in Vietnam are complaining that tough provisions of Decree 116 have
led to business falling by a third, threatening thousands of jobs.
Tough regulations have slowed down car imports, advancing the governments aim of a
more level playing field between importers and local assemblers.
Vietnamese students bear brunt of parents egos and an arbitrary reward system.
Vietnam became the U.S.'s biggest plastic waste partner in the first quarter of
2018.
Dutch company PAL-V has designed a car that can fly you out of traffic jam.
https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/saigon-a-magnet-for-billion-dollar-
skyscrapers-3413326.html
When my mother-in-law found out that I had suggested my husband give VND400,000
(US$15.90) to my parents as a gesture to make them happy, she told her siblings and
scolded me.
Nguyen Hoang Yen Nhi, Vietnam's number one female three-cushion player, and Vietnam
Billiards & Snooker Federation (VBSF) have yet to reach a resolution over her
having to cover all expenses to compete abroad.
Singapore stands as the sole representative from Southeast Asia in a list of the
world's top 10 cities for food, as voted by readers of U.S. magazine Cond Nast
Traveler.
Lionel Messi's drink brand, Ms+ by Messi, has filed a lawsuit against Prime
Hydration, the sports drink company co-founded by influencers Logan Paul and KSI,
alleging "anti-competitive" behavior.
A 33-year-old man in China, who was previously convicted of blackmailing his wifes
lover and sentenced to six months in prison in 2021, has now been exonerated.
South Korea will help rehome almost half a million dogs bred for food and give dog
farmers subsidies and incentives to help them prepare for a ban on the practice set
to take effect in early 2027, the agriculture ministry ...
UOB Vietnam's CEO pointed out that Vietnam has attracted a large amount of foreign
investment over the years thanks to its strategic position as a "gateway to ASEAN".
A Maserati Levante Trofeo worth VND15 billion (US$603,016) was severely damaged
after crashing into a concrete divider in Ho Chi Minh City.
An Binh Islet (Small Island) has an area of less than a square kilometer, but the
respite and delight it offers is manifold.
The Ta Lien Mountain in northern Vietnam welcomes April aka spring trekkers with
magnificent, soft pink azaleas.
We have more common causes than football victories; we need to identify those and
build our social capital.
Residents and connoisseurs claim Cam Binh glass noodles are stronger, sweeter and
clearer than those made elsewhere.
Each Saigon resident spends $11.5 on average per month on convenient foods and
drinks, a consumer research firm says.
Focused on Saturdays match against Cambodia, Vienamese football coach says: Now is
not the time to think about the semifinals.
China has some of the world's laxest animal rights laws, and campaigners have long
called for tougher regulations.
Sewage workers in Ho Chi Minh City risk their health and lives every day, and they
want residents to stop trashing.
People doubt the triumph of the current PM who has ruled Malaysia for over 60
years.
Da Nang's beautiful coastline now resembles a garbage dump due to severe weather.
'Sustainable development will not just bring social and environmental benefits, it
will also generate business opportunities.'
President Barack Obama is set to toast the five leaders of Nordic nations at a
lavish state dinner at the White House on Friday (May 13), an unusual summit aimed
in part at sending a message to a nation not ...
Although Musang King is a renowned durian variety in Malaysia, it ranked eighth on
the list of the 10 best-rated fruits in the country, according to international
food magazine TasteAtlas.
Workers unearthed a 500-kg bomb buried over two meters underground during
excavation for an anti-erosion embankment in Ha Tinh Province on Tuesday.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Monday a bill that requires
schools to limit or ban the use of smartphones, amid a growing consensus that
excess usage can increase the risk of mental illness and impair learning.
Prosecutors in Thailand on Thursday indicted a former national police chief in
connection with an alleged cover-up of a 2012 Ferrari crash involving an heir to
the Red Bull energy drink fortune that killed a police officer.
Alphabet's Google is considering building a large data center in Vietnam, a person
briefed on the plans said, in what would be the first such investment by a big U.S.
technology company in the Southeast Asian nation.
There are only two days to go for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Have you made plans for
the full moon night yet?
British billionaire Joe Lewis said last week that he was astounded by the beauty of
Ha Long Bay.
A small shop in a market alley in Saigon serves a hot stew made of beef and pork
entrails.
Dr. Philipp Roesler, former vice chancellor of Germany, said his experience has
prepared him for his new role in Vietnam supporting startups.
The average daily spending by foreign tourists in Hanoi is no more than $113, well
below their spending in other global destinations.
Australian travel websiteFinderhas chosen Da Nang City as one of the best travel
destinations next year.
It's not her main job, but a Saigon woman has mastered the art of making Vietnamese
food inspired miniature sculptures.
To encourage her kids to eat, their food is disguised as works of art inspired by
cartoon characters and animals.
These fortifications built by the U.S. in Long An Province 54 years ago served as a
gateway into Saigon.
The World Heritage site, which attracts millions of tourists, is reeling from
significant bouts of coral bleaching.
Sina Weibo said last week that it was removing videos promoting homosexuality, but
reversed that after boycott.
'He [Rex Tillerson]is wasting his time trying to negotiate with Little Rocket Man,'
said Trump.
'There are bound to be good times and bad... Right now, we are all being at least
polite.'
The latest ao dai collection by designer Lien Huong is a break from tradition.
Results and standings from the Dutch championship matches on Sunday April 17 Ajax
Amsterdam 2 Utrecht 2
Victoria Beckham has caused concern among her fans after sharing a photo of her
daughter-in-law, Nicola Peltz, where social media users criticized Nicola's outfit
as "disrespectful."
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Hanoi on Saturday evening, starting a three-day
official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, posing an
immediate threat to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on its way to Florida.
Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa has issued a public apology after her photo during
the China Open received backlash with accusations of racism.
Despite winning a slew of travel awards annually, Vietnam still lags behind
neighboring countries in terms of international tourist arrivals.
Hong Kong-born action star Jackie Chan, 70, fainted while performing a strangled
stunt for his new movie Panda Plan.
Australia will provide a AUD3 million (US$2 million) assistance package while the
U.S. has announced a $1 million aid to help Vietnam respond to the impact of
typhoon Yagi.
In an old house in suburban Hanoi, the 60-year-old man recalls his year-long effort
to rescue his daughter from human traffickers in China.
Ankroet was the first hydropower plant in Vietnam, and was built in the 1940s
mainly from stone.
An Giang is at its most beautiful during the rainy season with its mighty mangrove
forests, unique floating markets and cultural destinations.
Every morning, Cao Nhat Linh gets ready for class at the Dong Do University in
Hanoi, a 35-minute bicycle ride away.
The world's largest social media network said it will send a note to those users
next Monday.
There is a lack of new treatments being developed to combat antibiotic-resistant
infections.
A restaurant run by female inmates in Cartagena has become a popular eatery for
locals.
Seattle-based Amazon is looking for another city to build its second headquarters
and has plans to invest $5 billion and create 50,000 jobs.
The cost of everything has gone up in Egypt since the country floated the pound
late last year.
World temperatures hit a record high for the third year in a row in 2016, creeping
closer to a ceiling set for global warming, U.S. government agencies said on
Wednesday.
Scuffles break out just outside a supermarket in Caracas where locals desperate for
basic goods rush the doors.
Low-income workers and university students in Hanoi are getting free haircuts on
the street thanks to a charity group of 10 barbers.
In a rare appearance outside his home, 89-year-old former Cuban President Fidel
Castro visits a school named after his late sister-in-law Vilma Espin, in Havana to
mark her birthday. Espin was a revolutionary heroine who fought alongside him
nearly 60 ...
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left Hanoi
on Wednesday morning for the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan city of Russia, at the
invitation of President Vladimir Putin, Chair of BRICS 2024.
Gelex, a prominent investment group in Vietnam, has upheld its leadership for over
three decades by actively engaging in social security efforts, especially in health
and education sectors.
Indonesia remained unbeaten in the third World Cup qualifying round after letting
hosts Bahrain equalize in the very last minute of a match on Thursday night.
Manchester City made a sluggish start to their Champions League campaign as they
drew 0-0 against Inter Milan on Wednesday, while Paris Saint-Germain needed a last-
minute goal to beat tournament newcomers Girona.
Vietnam Prosperity Joint-Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) has officially launched the
"Next Generation of Data Analytics Platform" project, a strategic initiative to
build and optimize a data analytics platform.
A staff member at Miami International Airport in the U.S. has been arrested for
allegedly stealing two Rolex watches valued at $60,000 from a passenger.
Three people were killed and four severely wounded in a knife attack at a festival
in the western German city of Solingen on Friday, according to a spokeswoman for
the police in nearby Duesseldorf.
VinCSS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ST Engineering Info-Security
Pte Ltd, a company of ST Engineering, a global technology, in August to strengthen
cybersecurity solutions in the Asia-Pacific region.
A motorbike collided with a car making a U-turn on Ha Huy Tap Street in Da Nang
City on Wednesday, and the incident was caught on camera.
A break-in at the North Korean embassy in Spain last month was a grave terrorist
attack, a representative from North Koreas foreign ministry said on Sunday in the
Norths first official comment on the incident.
There is more visual delight for visitors to this picture-postcard town in spring.
P2P lending, or online lending, is growing rapidly in Vietnam, leaving experts
worried over the lack of a legal framework for its regulation.
A meter long bread in An Giang has caught global attention as one of the worlds
most bizarre foods.
Farmers hopes once climbed high on pepper vines in the Central Highlands; today,
they are entangled in debt and misery.
The move is expected to help create a digital identity network for individuals and
businesses.
The defense chief commented so after the Philippines received three maritime
surveillance planes from Japan.
The company has lost $60 billion of its stock market value over the last two days.
This fruit-vending family cannot find customers in their hometown while the city is
too expensive for them to rent a place.
Santa's Christmas message is to lend a helping hand to those in need.
A combination of beaten rice and sweet and sour blood cockle salad is a great
example of southern Vietnamese fare.
Tropical Storm Trami has killed at least 26 people and forced more than 150,000 to
flee their homes in the Philippines, officials said on Thursday, as it made
landfall on the northeastern coast.
TikTok and Facebook approved advertisements containing blatant US election
falsehoods just weeks ahead of the vote, a watchdog investigation revealed
Thursday, calling into question the tech platforms' policies to detect harmful
disinformation.
Che Thai (Thai-style sweet soup), a popular Vietnamese dessert, has been ranked as
one of the top nine dishes with durian, according to readers of the international
food magazine TasteAtlas.
Vietnam's proposed high-speed north-south rail promises a new travel experience for
tourists, offering swift connectivity between major cities and potentially spurring
tourism growth.
My husbands parents wish for us to construct a home on the land plot they provided
instead of selling.
The air in Hanoi and HCMC may be lethal, but for many who make a living on the
streets there is no escape.
Torrential rains Friday flooded several streets in Saigon, stalling many engines
and worsening traffic congestion.
A wonton noodles shop in the suburban Go Vap District has been serving since 1980.
After suffering the fate of being given up for dead, Tuong Vy Munier-Michel was
compensated with several miracles.
As agencies say not me, Hanoi has begun probing drug overdose deaths at a Hanoi
music festival.
'The international community should be concerned about North Korea because of its
unpredictability.'
This fruit-vending family cannot find customers in their hometown while the city is
too expensive for them to rent a place.
Economy expansion was driven by robust domestic demand and capital spending.
Can trees be a part of urban life? The answer is yes, at least in Saigon.
The social security net is splitting, and Vietnam's elderly are in danger of
falling through it.
It's business as usual for street vendors, motorbike taxi drivers and a skinny
Santa Claus when shivering winds blow in.
Japanese children have the option of swimming with over 1,000 rubber ducks at a
bathhouse in Osaka.
Hanoi Opera House
One of my relatives passed away at the age 60 due to cancer. His family, colleagues
and friends all thought that he was too young to die.
A combination photograph shows the progress of a total solar eclipse as seen from
the beach of Ternate island, Indonesia, on March 9, 2016.
Vietnam gold ring price jumped 0.71% to a new historic peak of VND85.1 million
(US$3,368.30) Friday morning as global bullion values surpassed the $2,700-per-
ounce level for the first time ever.
Several decomposed body parts were discovered at an abandoned karaoke parlor in the
southern Binh Duong Province, the site of a fire that claimed 32 lives in 2022,
police said Wednesday.
Global Care announced Poni Insurtech as its new strategic shareholder and launched
a health insurance comparison platform, described as an "insurance supermarket" for
customers, on Oct. 9.
Prodezi EIP, a 400-hectare eco-industrial zone with an investment of VND4.6
trillion (US$195 million), was launched on Oct. 1.
A passenger was offloaded from a Singapore Airlines flight and handed over to
authorities in Hong Kong after allegedly verbally abusing the cabin crew when his
request for alcoholic beverages was denied.
Paris Saint-Germain refused Thursday to pay departed striker Kylian Mbappe a
disputed 55 million euros (US$60.6m) despite a French league (LFP) order to do so
earlier in the day.
VinCSS, a Vietnamese cybersecurity startup backed by Vingroup, has become the first
company in the world to secure a series of three FDO (FIDO Device Onboarding)
certifications for IoT security.
A Japanese 10-year-old has become the youngest person authorized to prepare "fugu"
pufferfish -- a delicacy that can kill if its poisonous parts are not properly
removed.
A barrier erected to block a popular view of Mount Fuji in Japan has been taken
down for now after it succeeded in discouraging unruly tourists, a town official
said on Aug 20.
A retired English teacher in Saigon has been making figurines of U.S. President
Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un from eggshells.
One Hanoi family has weathered the ups and downs of their traditional vocation to
keep making paper masks.
A long-standing traditional festival that showcases Vietnams undeniable charm takes
place when nature is at its breathtaking best.
A Singaporean start-up will deliver e-scooters and other personal mobility devices
to help Vietnamese cities resolve their traffic problems.
Fans took to the streets in waves of red and yellow as Vietnam began playing its
first ever Asian Games semifinal, against South Korea.
'Trump's announcement is not a protectionist measure but a nod to America's workers
and a restoration of fairness that has been absent for decade.'
Chefs from the USS Carl Vinson have been introduced to three traditional delicacies
in Da Nang with help from their local counterparts.
A sneak glimpse into the city's soon-to-be doomed original Chinatown.
Many girls are sent away by their parents who cannot afford to feed or school them,
while others provide for their families.
Music lovers of all nationalities enjoyed three days of camping with costumes,
jungle beats and raving.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung is scheduled to step down on Wednesday after 10
years in power. Lets take a quick look at how the country's socio-economic
development has progressed during his term in office.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam
arrived at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Tuesday afternoon (local
time), beginning their working trip to attend the 8th edition of the Future
Investment Initiative ...
Vietnam's Tran Ngoc Luong claimed a knockout victory against Brazilian fighter
Felype Morais de Souza at LION Championship 17 after unleashing a flurry of punches
to his opponent's face.
A baggage dolly collided with a plane by Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines at
Hanois Noi Bai Airport on Wednesday, just before the aircraft was scheduled to
depart.
A Northern California hospital informed the family of a woman that she had been
discharged, only for them to discover a year later that she had died and her body
had been kept in cold storage.
Shopping is almost an inevitable thing to do, especially if you are visiting a new
place.
Canh and Ri were in love at first sight, but they have waited 30 years until
approved to get married.
The upcoming Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi will throw a positive light on Vietnams
development model, says Prime Minister Phuc.
The recent encounter between their warships in the South China Sea shows China will
confront the U.S. on key issues.
American gourmet and wine magazine Saveur has listed pho broth among the best Asian
soups to warm your stomach this fall.
Japanese firms can take heart from a recommendation that Vietnam uses distribution
traction technology for its north-south high-speed railway.
Tax and internet security are two issues authorities are looking to deal with.
Meet Nguyen Van Bay, one of the most decorated pilots of the Vietnam War, at his
simple farm in the heart of the Mekong Delta.
First time human eggs have been developed to maturity.
Vietnamese and tourists got creative in lieu of fireworks shows.
Brace yourself for the coming leap second!
Vietnam is ranked seventh in a recent top 10 list, having received more than 2.2
million Chinese arrivals this year.
Customs officials estimate the contraband to be worth VND40billion ($1.8 million).
Nearly 40 percent of the Mekong Delta could be wiped out.
Vietnam issues new legal regulation stipulating requirements for foreign insurance
firms.
Reading Luong Hoai Nams My haunted mind on greed and corruption, even when life
improves in VN Express International (18 March 2016) brought my mind to neighboring
countries in Southeast Asia.
Thai police have arrested 18 people, including three celebrities, and seized luxury
sports cars and millions of dollars in connection with a pyramid scheme selling
health and dietary supplements, officers said Thursday.
A video has surfaced online showing actress Nicole Kidman pushing away the hand of
actress-filmmaker Salma Hayek, also wife of Kering CEO Franois-Henri Pinault,
sparking discussions about their interaction.
The U.S. dollar on Thursday morning strengthened against the Vietnamese dong and
surged to a six-week high among major peers.
A Belarusian traveler uncovered the hidden culinary gems of Phu Yen Province,
savoring seven local delicacies for just VND50,000 (US$2) during a fish market
adventure.
Chaos ensues around the Mien Dong Bus Station in Saigon as people have started
returning home for the years biggest holiday, Tet.
Vietnam considers the fourth industrial revolution a policy revolution, not only
one of technology, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.
A hobby became a passion; and he ran the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (France) in 32
hours without sleeping.
There is no sign because there's no name, but one stall is famous among locals and
foodies for its 'tennis ball sized' beef ball.
Men trying to become a father the old-fashioned way are better off wearing loose
underwear, a new study finds.
A $127 million marriage bounty on Gigi Chao's head gave her an unexpected platform
to stand up for LGBT rights.
Con Dao has avoided the tourist trap and retained its pristine, untouched beauty,
say global media outlets.
Vietnam's U23 team meets their fans in Saigon one week after returning home as
runner-up at an Asian championship.
The city is trying to rehome the food vendors who have been evicted by District 1's
sidewalk campaign.
Artists and residents are painting their city a brighter face.
Indonesian police are on the hunt for four foreigners who broke out of a prison on
the island of Bali on Sunday.
Vietnam is poised to take a team of amateur baseballers to compete at this years
Southeast Asian Games... in cricket!
Photojournalist Kevin Germans lens is like no others. For a decade, it has followed
Vietnam to both glamorous and darkercorners.
She has raised her adopted son with a brain tumor by selling lottery tickets.
This is the second illegal ivory trafficking uncovered this week.
2015 witnessed a surge in media coverage of single and serial homicide offences
throughout Vietnam. Whether this is reflective of increasing crime rates and a less
stable society needs to be answered by actual data rather than speculation.
Malaysia, voted Asia's most-loved destination by the American financial website
Insider Monkey, welcomed 16.45 million foreign tourists between January and August,
marking a nearly 30% year-on-year increase.
Moon Tae-il, ex-member of K-pop boyband NCT, has been indicted on charges of
sexually assaulting a woman along with two other men.
Singapore has not seen a rise in the number of Chinese visitors arrested since the
implementation of visa-free travel between the two countries in early February, a
government official reported.
A woman was sentenced to life imprisonment on Wednesday for repeatedly striking a
six-month-old boy at her nursery on the head, leading to his death.
Italy winger Federico Chiesa expressed his happiness at starting a new adventure as
he closed in on a move to Liverpool from Juventus.
Around 4,500 employees of a major Indian pharmaceutical company, on a tour to
Vietnam, will spend four nights in 5-star hotels in Hanoi and enjoy Indian-style
meals at a restaurant in nearby Ninh Binh.
After years of operating at just one-third capacity, Can Tho International Airport
has something to look forward to this year.
Vietnam is the third fastest growing country in terms of ultra high net worth, a
new report says.
Frying dishes in the special Minh Long pan allows them to retain their glow, be
well cooked and retain nutrients.
More than a billion people are at risk from a lack of air conditioning and
refrigeration as global warming brings more high temperatures.
Reconciliation between sects and social classes may be hard.
Wherever you are, there's always a place for the amazing bitter-sweetness.
Fancy a little goat with your downward dog? A farm in Virginia hops on to a growing
trend across the United States and offers yoga classes with goats.
China's economic growth is expected to reach 6.6 percent this year.
Construction delays have caused a setback.
Photojournalist Kevin Germans lens is like no others. For a decade, it has followed
Vietnam to both glamorous and darkercorners.
Ho Chi Minh Citys largest theme park was packed on Thursday as parents treated
their kids to a special Childrens Day.
Who needs sugar and frosting if you can eat cakes for lunch and dinner?
'Conflict of interest is an understatement.'
Saigon and flooding: A match made in hell.
Bahrain Football Association (BFA) has expressed outrage after getting death
threats from Indonesian fans and proposed moving the return leg of the World Cup
qualifiers between the two teams to a neutral venue.
Authorities in Quang Ninh Province said "over 200 billionaires from Europe" will
arrive in Ha Long Bay by private superyachts in early 2025 to attend a week-long
international festival.
French international footballer Paul Pogba said Friday his "nightmare is over"
after a four-year ban for doping was reduced to 18 months.
Actress Angelina Jolie has reportedly sought the help of a leading plastic surgeon
to treat her adopted Vietnamese-born son, Pax Thien, after he sustained a scar on
his forehead from an e-bike accident in July.
A flash flood engulfed a village in Bao Yen District in the northern mountainous
province of Lao Cai early Tuesday morning, claiming 16 lives and leaving about 40
people unaccounted for.
Swimming Australia on Friday sacked a member of its Olympic coaching staff, saying
he caused serious reputational damage by supporting a rival South Korean athlete
racing against his countrymen.
A fire at a hotel in South Korea has killed seven people and injured 12 others,
fire authorities said on Friday.
President Donald Trump made a surprise Christmas visit to U.S. troops in Iraq on
Wednesday.
Training is being provided in Vietnam and its Asian neighbors to reduce devastating
impact from drug resistance.
Phu Tan Village in Phu Yen Province has become well known for its traditional craft
of weaving sedge mats.
An icy grip took hold of Fansipan, the highest mountain in Indochina, on Monday
night.
Income inequality is already high or rising rapidly, with the problem most acute in
Indonesia and China.
In which Vietnamese beauty decade do you belong?
When Piao Chunmei's son told her he was gay, she reacted the way many Chinese
parents do, sleepless and crying for days due to the lingering shame of same sex
relationships in China.
A year to the day after Britain voted to quit the European Union, the divorce
proceedings are only just starting and European leaders are hoping that the decree
absolute never comes through.
From Vietnamese iced coffee to Hello Kitty latte, the universal drink comes with so
many flavors and looks.
Vietnam invited a group of travel bloggers to come and visit locations featured in
'Kong: Skull Island.' They were in awe.
The government concedes that there have been many high-profile cases, promising
strong action against corrupt officials.
Away we go: who says you have to travel alone?
Reliance on FDI could lead Vietnam straight into the middle-income trap.
South Summit is set to connect startups and innovators across Asia to help build a
stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region.
A man, believed to be under the influence of drugs, caused a major disturbance in
Binh Chanh District in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday night after breaking hotel
windows and swinging to a nearby house.
A driver was arrested for initiating a car chase after a traffic dispute, which
ended with him forcing another to kneel and apologize.
Police said Tuesday human remains were found inside a large crocodile suspected of
killing a tourist in Australia's second fatal attack in about a month.
Australian news website Nine listed three cities in Vietnam in their top 10
cheapest locations to work remotely.
Van Kinh Duongs life of crime included document forgery, fraud and breaking out of
jail.
Several dozen houses have collapsed and are in danger of collapsing into the Da
River in Hoa Binh Province.
While several factors are responsible, rampant sand mining, overexploitation of
groundwater and upstream dams are compounding the problem.
Thailand is a source, transit and destination country for children trafficked for
sexual exploitation.
In the heart of District 1 in Saigon, a pork tripe congee stall has developed a
loyal following spanning several generations.
Chau Long Market's days are feared numbered in the age of supermarkets.
T'Nung, in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, is as old as time and as big
as an ocean.
Youll be surprised by how quaint this village is, given its short distance from the
capital.
Diners tuck in fried worms and crickets at a Tokyo noodles restaurant as part of an
event to promote insect-eating in Japan and around the world.
This place of worship is decorated with thousands of pieces of porcelain and empty
bottles.
An overpowering smell keeps attacking the senses of thousands of people in Ho Chi
Minh City, with no end in sight.
'I like a lot of the world leaders. One of my favorites is Angela Merkel.'
"This is not a terrorist attack. It is just local sabotage that is restricted to
limited areas and provinces," saidnational police deputy spokesman in Bangkok.
The only problem is that conflicting ideas of what constitutes an SME may lead to
confusion.
Escape the grime and grind of the capital for as little as $10.
The most prosperous country in Southeast Asia ranks first globally in health,
education, economic quality and infrastructure, according to a prosperity ranking
by London-based think tank Legatum Institute.
CEO Ho Thanh Huong fulfilled her long-held dream of flying a plane after three
months of intensive training.
A South Korean national wanted for murder in Thailand was apprehended in Hanoi
after fleeing through multiple countries.
On its website, Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) describes
itself as a Malaysian conglomerate with a vision to implement the Islamic way of
life in line with the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
Street vendors are selling durians on sidewalks in HCMC for as cheap as VND30,000
(US$1.2) for a fruit weighing around a kilogram.
For people looking for peace and quiet as well as stunning vistas, Da Lat features
a number of easy-to-reach destinations that soothe the soul.
Vietnamese restaurant owners, chefs and customers are complicit in the crime of
catching, advertising, serving and eating an endangered species.
Local association concerned that joint ventures to produce pulp from recycled paper
could shift pollution burden on to Vietnam.
Foreign visitors cant access Cu Lao Xanh Island, hence this visual treat of a
largely unspoilt beauty.
Venues hoping to cash in are anxious but determined to show games even if VTV fails
to buy broadcasting rights.
In the era of #MeToo, nothing is neutral
Trains pass inches from homes and shops, but no one minds.
Hop on a motorbike and take a trip into the surreal world of Vietnam's northern
mountains.
It is not clear whether the nuclear issue would be discussed.
Getting smart is the only way the city can solve its chronic problems.
Sometimes a day trip to escape the hectic life of the big city is what we all need.
British cyclist Mark Beaumont gets set to prepare for a world record attempt to
cycle around the world in less than three months.
The purple flowers emerge from the water akin to a Monet masterpiece.
Short back and sides, a beard trim and a thorough ear cleaning: there is little
Hanoi's streetside barbers won't do.
Brave Hanoian woman's days start at 3 a.m. and end late at night.
Visitors to Thailands Bangkok can embark on a two-day culinary journey, exploring
noodle shops and Michelin-worthy dining experiences across Song Wat Old Town and
Banthat Thong Road.
The U.K. government's latest changes to financial requirements for international
students have heightened the economic pressure on families considering the U.K. as
a study destination.
Party General Secretary and President To Lam delivered a speech about strengthening
multilateralism, acting together to build a peaceful, stable, prosperous and
sustainable future for all citizens at the General Debate of the United Nations
General Assembly's 79th session in ...
A video of actor Bosco Wong berating Malaysian restaurant staff, which ignited
social media outrage, was revealed as a reenactment from his film "The Unwavering
Brotherhood."
A man narrowly avoided being caught between the doors of a moving elevator at an
apartment complex in Hanoi's Hoang Mai District on Monday.
Jaycee Chan, 41, the son of Hollywood star Jackie Chan, has made a public comeback
with a new music video after a decade-long break following his arrest on drug-
related charges.
This is a must-try street food that explodes with Vietnamese flavors.
An 8-year-old girl born without arms and legs is studying hard to become a doctor
in southern Vietnam.
The country's once flourishing film scene hit a major setback with the arrival of a
military junta in 1962.
An intensive curriculum and high expectations are robbing teenagers of their youth,
and sometimes their lives.
Architectural preservation may not be the enemy of economic development, but rather
a strong contributor to it.
He reached the French capital by crossing through 23 countries in just 150 days.
The top places to get your caffeine hit across the ancient capital.
Elephants sleep standing or lying down, influenced by temperature and humidity
rather than sunrise or sunset.
"Can't you take a joke," Duterte told reporters when asked if he was serious.
China refuses to share information about operations at its dams during the dry
season.
The honk-filled vibe of Hanoi fades as you venture outwards.
A blanket of incessantly flapping wings has covered Cat Tien National Park, a once-
in-a-year scene that can only be rivalled by that of the imaginery Wonderland.
Vietnamese government's recent business policy starts to pivot around small and
medium enterprises instead of large conglomerates as the country targets to have
one million start-ups by 2020.
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Northern Vietnam is set to experience two consecutive cold waves, with the first
expected to arrive this Saturday, followed by a stronger one next Tuesday,
according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Thailand, whose economy heavily relies on tourism, targets at least 10.1 million
foreign arrivals in the fourth quarter, representing a 25% year-on-year increase,
to meet its annual target of 36.7 million tourists.
Poor young women in rural areas are becoming temporary wives to foreign male
visitors, receiving a bride price in return, leading to online outrage.
Lydia Ko said she had enjoyed a "Cinderella" story after ending an eight-year wait
for a major title by winning the Women's British Open at St. Andrews on Sunday,
just a fortnight after her Olympic gold medal triumph in Paris. ...
The body of British tech magnate Mike Lynch was retrieved on Thursday from the
wreck of a yacht that sank earlier this week off Sicily during a tempest, a source
close to the rescue operation said.
A Pennsylvania groundhog is making a name for himself for something other than
predicting an early or late spring.
Vietnams star midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai is a Best Asian Footballer of the Year
nominee for 2018.
Many South Korean women are put off marriage and childbirth, pushing the country's
birth rate, one of the world's lowest, ever further down.
'We are deeply concerned over the rising tide of protectionism and anti-
globalization sentiments.'
The nationalists efforts to blame the victims was believed because those who
swallowed it wished to believe it. And this is what Trump does routinely.
Scallops have concave mirrors at the back of their eyes.
A chance to escape media-based poetry into street crowds, funky smells and
overheard conversations.
The road in Vietnam's capital cost a whopping $43 million, earning it the shiny
nickname.
'I think that what the water gives is that special kind of timbre that you can't
get in air.'
Surveys continually reflect how deeply bribery has come to color Vietnamese life.
Despite the new facility, some people still insist on relieving themselves on the
street.
Investors from Thailand, Singapore and Japan have been spending big in Vietnam.
The socialist government of French President Francois Hollande is refusing to
withdraw proposed labor reforms that have prompted a long series of mass protests
by unionists, leading to fears of a standoff that could disrupt the Euro 2016
soccer championships.
The U.S. president seems to have done his homework before his trip.
Last weekend, a collaboration between emerging brands Chula and Huu la la at the
InterContinental Hanoi Westlake resulted in a combination of contemporary fashion
and classic afternoon tea.
Northern Vietnam is set to experience two consecutive cold waves, with the first
expected to arrive this Saturday, followed by a stronger one next Tuesday,
according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Japan maintained their 100% record in the third round of qualification for the 2026
World Cup with a 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Thursday.
Trisha Yearwood, the wife of country music star Garth Brooks, sold their home in
Tennessee a day before Brooks faced allegations of rape and sexual assault.
For a month now Hanoians have relied on a small boat to reach Red River mudflat as
paths leading to it are inundated.
A cart sells durian pastries that are so popular customers often have to wait in
line to get them.
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex and wife of Britains Prince Harry, gave birth to a
boy on Monday, the seventh-in-line to the throne.
The ongoing ADB meeting in Nadi, Fiji, is a hugely symbolic moment for the climate
vulnerable regions.
Vietnams new feed-in tariffs are attracting great interest in wind power, but
investors are concerned about grid connection and purchase agreements.
The crazy football atmosphere was back in town as Vietnam won the first leg of AFF
Cup 2018 semi-finals.
After seven years of being immobile, a young boy was enrolled in an Aikido class. A
miracle unfolded.
Phu My Hung has begun phase 1 of the construction of Vietnams first cherry blossom
park, tentatively scheduled to open in 2019
National Geographic photojournalist Catherine Karnows unique works are well known,
but not many know why shes drawn so much to Vietnam.
'Dinosaurs have become cool, trendy
Leave the sun-kissed resorts behind and experience the raw beauty the south has to
offer.
The earthquake was likely a 'lagged collapse earthquake.'
If you think the Ben Thanh night market is too touristy, this alternative in Tan
Binh District might be a perfect option.
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170 people were killed in crashes across the country during the week-long Tet
break.
Too bad it doesn't really fly around.
The sea and the sun have given locals a job to live on from that white stuff in the
sea.
Gray Sorrenti, girlfriend of David Beckhams son Romeo, has established a notable
career in fashion photography, working with prestigious brands like Saint Laurent,
Loewe, Moncler, and La Mer, all by the age of 24.
A 23-year-old medalist of the European Physics Olympiad recently graduated as
salutatorian at the National University of Singapore, excelling in computer
engineering after overcoming significant academic challenges at the beginning.
Different segments of the army coordinated to eliminate targets with anti-air guns
and missles during a defense drill in Hanoi on Wednesday.
Gasoline prices in Vietnam rose slightly Thursday afternoon after hitting a three-
year low last week.
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has announced a reduction in flight schedules for
Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and Amal through December, following a series of
operational incidents.
A former captain of an investigation team in the central province of Thua Thien Hue
has been accused of violating alcohol regulations and causing a fatal accident
while driving.
Valued at US$2 billion, the world's most expensive private residence covers 400,000
square feet and stands 568 feet tall, boasting three helipads, a 168-car garage,
multiple pools, a theater, and a snow room.
A 71-year-old man who spent nearly five decades in prison for a murder he did not
commit is to receive a $7.15 million settlement from the U.S. city that convicted
him.
After driving for many hours in Thailand, a Belgian tourist stopped at a gas
station and fell asleep in his car, and a dead battery nearly cost him his life.
A sell-off on the stock market Monday amid concerns about a meltdown in global
markets sent Vietnams benchmark VN-Index tumbling to a three-month low.
Hanoi is considering a motorbike ban on Le Van Luong and Nguyen Trai streets, where
it is mayhem especially during rush hour.
Few of the Old Quarter guild streets have held on their traditional craft. Hang
Thiec is one of them.
Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Mana arrived in Saigon Tuesday with nearly
200 crew members for a four-day visit.
Hundreds of the capital's mulberry orchards are coming into season.
The IPO, which attracted global funds, valued the mall operator at about $3.4
billion.
The southern metropolis has a story to tell you about its past.
A total of 64 Vietnamese soldiers died defending reefs in the Spratly Archipelago
on March 14, 1988, and they lost Gac Ma.
An ANZ economist believes the countrys economic journey so far can provide good
lessons for Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.
The city has been named among the 10 most vegan-friendly cities in Asia.
Vietnam was named among nine countries with a 'low' terror threat by the Telegraph.
Kylian Mbappe was "shocked" to see his name linked to a Swedish rape investigation
and the Real Madrid and France star will take legal action for libel, his lawyer
told AFP on Tuesday.
Thai actress Min Pechaya, in tears, apologized for not conducting thorough research
before promoting The iCon Group, a company now under investigation for fraud that
has reportedly driven many to bankruptcy.
Some Gen Z interviewees showed up in flip-flops or shirts with several buttons
undone while a few others were 30 minutes late without any explanation.
With its superior visa policy, world-class infrastructure, and diverse
entertainment experiences, Phu Quoc is quickly becoming a world's premier MICE
tourism destination.
The Philippines said it arrested Sunday a pastor wanted in the United States for
child sex trafficking, two weeks into a massive police manhunt for the self-
proclaimed "Appointed Son of God".
A man has been ordered to pay compensation exceeding 700 million won (US$527,300)
to Asiana Airlines for causing a serious disturbance by opening an aircraft door
mid-flight last year.
A French pensioner went on trial Monday for allowing scores of strangers to rape
his wife after he drugged her in a case that has horrified the country.
Nearly 1,400 from a group of 4,500 tourists of an Indian pharmaceutical company
visited Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-recognized world natural heritage site, on Thursday.
A clash between two Singaporean tourists and a hotel security guard in Phuket,
Thailand, resulted in all three men being hospitalized.
Winner of two international sacred place architecture awards, a Lam Dong Province
church.
As unique as it is, some have raised concern of the environment and health hazard
the fence might pose.
The pagoda appeared in 1905 just outside Saigon before undergoing a massive
restoration project in 2006.
President Tran Dai Quang last appeared in public on July 25.
Now you can walk care-free on the citys famous backpacker street without worrying
about being hit by a motorbike.
The youngest victim was a three year old girl.
'Just propose those projects to me, no matter how bad it is,' Nguyen Ha Dong writes
on Facebook.
Take a look at major events that shaped Vietnam in the Year of the Monkey.
Han Duc Long has been released, after spending more than a decade in prison with a
death sentence for murder and rape.
Some say you don't know the true value of local food until you leave your home.
However, Hanois cha ca still somehow effortlessly wins the hearts of both locals
and globetrotters who find themselves in the middle of the bewildering ...
The worlds third largest brewer Heineken considers Vietnam a vital growth engine in
Asia Pacific as the Dutch beer manufacturer struggles to increase profitability
from its businesses in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
A Spanish couple is under investigation in Singapore after protesting in the Asian
city-state against the Singaporean owner of Spanish first division football club
Valencia, Peter Lim.
HCMC police are searching for a 24-year-old man suspected of abusing his 6-year-old
son, causing multiple injuries, including severe burns.
MMA Global and Chicilon Media convened a forum in Hanoi on Sept. 26, focusing on
the operations and future of elevator digital media.
Vietnam is preparing for more flooding with a tropical depression forecast to
strengthen into a storm as it heads to its central coast, days after typhoon Yagi
set off floods and landslides that killed more than 290 people in the ...
Hanoi plans to relocate 108 milk flower trees from near the West Lake to the
outlying Soc Son District because of their overpowering fragrance.
Only 19 percent of the new holiday homes on the market sold in the first quarter of
this year.
The estate argued that writer Aaron Sorkin's script deviates too much from the
beloved novel about race relations in the Depression-era U.S. South.
The USS Carl Vinson has made history by becoming the first U.S. aircraft carrier to
dock in Vietnam since the war ended in 1975.
A green terrace, cafes and bistros will help restore the countrys largest railway
hub to its former glory.
Most of the patients had cancer.
'We've never even thought about our locking doors. We didn't know we lived two
doors down from a lunatic.'
In an age where sitting down for a full-course meal has become a luxury, fast food
has evolved.
'We have to work our tails off in the peak season.'
This stage is ready to blossom in 2018.
The government is considering another environmental fuel tax hike even though
spending on the environment has barely kept pace.
Manzi
Police in Hoi An have arrested a man one week after a robbery took place thanks to
the image of a pair of chopsticks taken in a selfie.
To most modern-day visitors it is quite simply a breathtaking island destination,
but Con Dao has come a long way from a notorious prison under French colonial rule
to where it is today.
Last year, cartoonists in Vietnam and Europe picked up their pens and brushes to
speak up about sexism. The result? Perhaps sexism is not that different across the
globe.
Filming of the $150 million blockbuster in Vietnam is a chance to show the world
the country's unique beauty after a similar chance 20 years ago slipped away.
Australia came from behind to beat China 3-1 Thursday and resurrect their World Cup
qualifying campaign, ensuring Tony Popovic's reign as coach got off to a winning
start.
Taylor Rousseau Grigg, a Texas-based TikToker, has passed away at the age of 25,
with her family describing her death as "so sudden and unexpected."
Actress Fan Bingbing has been seen in Alor Setar, Malaysia, purportedly involved in
a new film directed by Malaysias Chong Keat Aun.
A building under repair in District 1 in downtown Ho Chi Minh City suddenly
collapsed on Tuesday, seriously injuring a worker who was buried under debris.
A traditional fish sauce produced by a startup in southern Vietnam has been
exported to the U.S. after getting approval following two years of efforts.
A man has been prohibited from flying for a year starting July 30 after falsely
claiming to have a grenade in his baggage on a flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh
City.
A heartfelt plea from a 14-year-old Vietnamese student to fulfill childrens
aspirations has won third place in a letter-writing contest.
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has high hopes that Industry 4.0 will
open more doors and opportunities for Vietnamese companies.
During the rainy season people go into the forest to turn these black spiders with
yellow stripes into a delicious dish.
High-end properties in HCMC, where prices are much lower than in major cities in
neighboring countries, are attracting plenty of foreign interest.
The city surface has been subsiding seven centimeters each year and the process is
speeding up.
Asians watch less TV than any of the other major markets while millennials and
young adults have switched to their mobile phones.
Eating fire in Manila or ringing a bell 108 times in New York were things people do
to welcome the Year of the Dog.
High buildings in the city's downtown are all ready for a countdown party.
Vietnam's fast fashion market is moving and shaking at a dizzying speed.
The rain is pouring down anyway, so why not go for a swim? But make sure you take a
lifebuoy with you.
This law graduate who posed as a man's girlfriend for Lunar New Year says her
experience illustrates the generational tensions over getting married in China.
Dozens of shipments of smuggled ivory have been stopped in Vietnam in recent
months.
Flags will be flown at half-mast at all government agencies while entertainment
activities will be suspended.
One last screening to farewell Hanoi Cinematheque, Hanoi's 14-year-old theater.
Wild populations of monitored animal species have plummeted over 70% in the last
half-century, according to the latest edition of a landmark assessment by WWF
published on Thursday.
Apartment prices in Ho Chi Minh City have surged by up to 20% on the secondary
market this year due to a shortage of supply.
Malaysia's health ministry reported on Tuesday one new case of the mpox virus
infection of the clade 2 variety, a less severe variant of the disease, and said
the patient had been isolated and was in a stable condition.
China face a struggle to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as they followed their 7-0
drubbing in Japan last week with a 2-1 defeat against 10-man Saudi Arabia on
Tuesday.
Police in Pattaya have detained two Indian tourists for allegedly stealing a camera
battery worth 5,000 baht (US$148) from a fellow countryman on the first day of
their trip to Thailand.
Republican White House candidate Donald Trump unveiled a plan Thursday to install
tech billionaire Elon Musk at the head of a government efficiency commission to
eliminate "trillions" of dollars in wasteful spending.
At 41 Hai Hoang has never had a romantic relationship, not even held hands with a
man. But she remains determined to find a husband.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would be happy as long as North Korea maintains
its pause on weapons testing when they hold their second summit this week.
A Singapore court Friday fined a Vietnamese man S$8,000 ($5,886) for carrying
undeclared cash far exceeding the permitted amount.
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has high hopes that Industry 4.0 will
open more doors and opportunities for Vietnamese companies.
More Vietnamese landlords are choosing to offer accommodation for short-term
leases, which offer more revenue and greater flexibility.
About 90 percent of related deaths take place in low- and middle-income countries,
most of them in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
The firm faces multiple lawsuits because dicamba has drifted onto neighboring farms
and fields and damaged crops not genetically modified to resist it.
Koinobori are carp-shaped wind socks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate
Children's Day.
'Shithole' is so obscene that journalists have a headache over how to describe it
in their languages. In Vietnamese, it is replaced with 'rotten' or 'dirty
countries'.
Despite the religion's strict traditions, the women are becoming more financially
independent.
A village in Vietnam is accused of being 'an industrial-scale crime hub' for rhino
horn and elephant products.
Ecuadorians are camped out across the country as rescuers continue to dig through
the rubble from Saturday's 7.8-magnitude earthquake.
A feast of Cambodian gastronomy holes up in one of HCM City's busiest districts.
Located in a small alley on Le Hong Phong street, the bazaar boasts dozens of
stalls that sell Cambodian products.
A Russian tourist was mauled to death by a crocodile in a popular diving site in
Eastern Indonesia, an official said Saturday.
Major bodies representing footballers and clubs in Europe on Monday filed a
complaint to the European Commission accusing FIFA of abusing its position over
changes to the international match calendar and tournament expansions.
Thirteen pregnant Philippine women accused of illegally acting as surrogate mothers
in Cambodia after being recruited online may face prison terms after they give
birth, a senior Interior Ministry official said Saturday.
Japans richest person Tadashi Yanai, founder of the Uniqlo clothing brand, has
donated $31 million to a program at the University of California, Los Angeles.
China has raised concerns over cadmium contamination in some durian shipments from
Thailand, resulting in a suspension of exports from specific packing houses and
orchards.
Meta has said it will produce its newest mixed reality headset, the Quest 3S, in
Vietnam, a move that will create 1,000 jobs.
A nine-day break for Tet in early 2025 would greatly benefit the tourism industry
if the government approves it, according to insiders.
A landslide in the wake of the deadly typhoon Yagi devastated a Vietnamese village,
state media reported Wednesday, as severe flooding in the aftermath of the area's
strongest storm in decades claimed victims across multiple countries.
La Nina, with a greater possibility of occurring in the remaining months of this
year, may cause the risk of heavy rains, storms and floods, especially in central
Vietnam, warned a meteorologist.
I recently lost a friend because of social media.
When her boss steps out of the office, Ngoc Bich immediately opens her personal
laptop to revise a design urgently required by a client, a side gig she has.
In Ha Giang in Vietnams northern mountains, poverty forces many kids to drop out,
but the prospects of hot meals also entice some.
The Ca Mau Bird Park might be the best place for watching tropical birds.
Only the most beautiful beast gets the honor of pulling the first plow of the new
year at the Tich Dien Festival.
The house is living witness to a sad yet intense romance between a French girl and
a Chinese Vietnamese man that became a best-selling novel.
Are robots poised to soon replace humans when it comes to table service?
'Shithole' is so obscene that journalists have a headache over how to describe it
in their languages. In Vietnamese, it is replaced with 'rotten' or 'dirty
countries'.
Trump's response to the book's allegations had Washington focusing anew on the
question of his stability and mental state.
What to do in Saigon during weekends if you're tired of bars and movies?
Brexit talks are more uncertain than ever.
Born as a popular comfort food option among the working class in the south, the
dish has gradually found its way to Vietnam's culinary hall of fame.
The EU's five biggest members spend 42 billion euros ($45.60 billion) annually
subsidizing fossil-fuel company cars, according to a study commissioned by
environmental group Transport & Environment (T&E), which called for more subsidies
for EVs instead. ...
Malaysia is the worlds second-largest dumping ground for plastic waste from the
European Union (EU), undermining its governments commitments to prevent the
Southeast Asian nation from becoming a destination for detritus from around the
world.
Lisa, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, appeared on the pink carpet of this
years Victorias Secret Fashion Show in an ensemble previously showcased by American
model Taylor Hill during the 2018 event.
Six women working at a massage parlor in Binh Thuan Province were held captive in
the facility's attic, only permitted to leave for cooking or serving guests, police
said.
The Ru Cha Mangrove Forest, just 7 kilometers from Hue City, transforms into a
golden paradise each autumn, attracting visitors with its foliage and blooming
trees.
Prosecutors on Friday recommended a combined sentence of life imprisonment for
property tycoon Truong My Lan, who allegedly committed three crimes repeatedly
using sophisticated methods.
The water levels on the Thao River in northern Vietnam have surged past 87 meters,
breaking a 53-year record, while the Cau River swelled to nearly 29 meters,
surpassing a 65-year record high.
Sun Derong, a celebrity manager known for elevating Taiwanese stars such as singer
Show Lo, has proposed NT$300 million (US$9.36 million) to a key opinion leader
(KOL) in exchange for his care.
Thao, a 50-year-old shop owner in Hanoi, sought a partner through a dating company
and, and was matched with someone who seemed to meet all her criteria.
At 10.30 a.m on December 19 American James Copernicus became the 15 millionth
foreigner to arrive in Vietnam this year.
Ho Thi Chuoc makes snacks from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m, saves what she earns so she doesnt
have to depend on anyone.
Malaysia has a tough task against Vietnam in the second leg final after conceding
two goals on home ground, coach admits.
Drinkers are foaming at the mouth in 'the next key battleground for brewers.'
'I think it is very clear that the Chinese by filling in these islands are
militarizing them and that is in violation of international law.'
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As apparel and footwear industries rely heavily on outsourcing, sportswear
companies have faced growing scrutiny.
Eat. Study. Sleep. Or how Vietnamese students keep up with their busy timetables on
two wheels.
There's so much more in central Vietnam beyond Da Nang and Hoi An.
Relics dating back to the 7th century are on display after seventy years in
obscurity.
There are still, he added, "a lot of unknowns" in the battle against Zika.
To mark its 20th anniversary, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam's first luxury
resort, is offering guests a 20% discount on room rates, along with 20% off dining,
recreational activities, and wellness services.
A fire at the Vietnam-Japan Electric Vehicle Company's workshop in northern Lang
Son Province destroyed around 3,000 electric bikes and motorbikes on Friday
morning.
In recent years, there has been a noticeable trend among young peoplemany are
choosing to raise pets instead of having children.
A strike at Boeing "could go on for a while" as workers are confident they can get
bigger wage increases and an improved pension, union leader Jon Holden said in an
interview with National Public Radio (NPR) on Saturday.
Hundreds of anxious parents descended on a primary school on the outskirts of Hanoi
on Wednesday, trying to secure a spot for their children.
A bad job crunch is pushing many South Koreans to seek employment abroad, and
Vietnam is a favored posting.
Farmers in a central Vietnam commune were offered a financial inducement to catch
the pesky rodents that were destroying their crops.
Just seven days after Amandine Duran posted a letter looking for her biological
mother, she got a positive answer.
Defense Minister holds out olive branch, says dialogue, not confrontation is
'really the best solution.'
The exhausted man was found clinging to his boat after it was hit by a storm off
the coast of Japan.
The murder of a baby allegedly prompted by a fortune teller's readings of the
family's future has shocked the nation.
We invite readers to debate the pros and cons of a cable car project and mass
tourism in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
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The first station of the Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban rail link is almost ready for
opening.
At this stage of his presidency Donald Trump is the least popular U.S. leader in
modern history.
Woomentum will launch its first event in Ho Chi Minh City to connect women-founded
startups and investors.
The latest seizure follows four major ivory smuggling cases discovered in October.
An accident gave birth to this edible masterpiece.
One buffalo ended up dead but the authorities said it was not a buffalo fighting by
definition.
As usual, foreign investors want to cash in on Vietnams low-cost manufacturing.
The U.S. dollar gained against the Vietnamese dong on the black market Saturday
morning and after jumping to a seven-week high among major peers Friday.
American billionaire investor Daniel Reiner was found dead in a lake on his $2.4
million estate in Washington.
Rocks and soil from the mountain engulfed a residential area in the resort town of
Sa Pa in northern Vietnam, burying 26 people and resulting in 6 deaths and 9
injuries.
Feeling exhausted from work is a shared experience for many employees in Singapore,
according to a report by health technology provider Telus Health.
A man in Guangxi Province has filed a lawsuit against an e-commerce firm after he
ordered online a 10,000-yuan (US$1,380) excavator for digging soil in his garden,
and was shocked when he received a toy excavator instead. ...
A man who shot dead a 22-year-old woman following a quarrel at a birthday party has
been arrested after one week at large.
Can Tho plans to present its credentials for being a hi-tech hub in the Mekong
Delta at an investment promotion conference next month.
It can be a nuisance for commuters, but the fog provides rare beautiful moments for
tourists.
Prepare to shell out for a sweet treat of Saigon.
In order to reduce the number of meetings, more meetings will have to be held
first.
The U.S. president has also told his Vietnamese counterpart Tran Dai Quang he was
prepared to mediate between claimants to the East Sea.
The 'bikini airline' owner has her sights set on offering more than just swimwear.
Fashionista and writer Plaaastic frankly discusses life and death, mental disorders
and her loyal fanbase of misfits.
If you're looking for an action-packed weekend, check out this coastal town.
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Motorbikes were the transport of choice long before the streets became clogged with
cars.
A restaurant in Mumbai is promoting social inclusion by encouraging diners to use
sign language.
Legendary rockers The Rolling Stones have released their first album since 2005's
'A bigger bang'. The new album is called 'Blue & Lonesome' and sees the gang return
to their blues roots.
The house has decided not to put the environmental disaster caused by the Formosa
steel mill on the agenda.
The Vietnam War ended a long time ago, but mental and physical pains still torture
veterans today.
Rafael Nadal admitted his fitness level was well off the tour's top players after
falling on Oct. 17 in straight sets to fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who
described the exhibition match as "a little bit sad".
World number one Jannik Sinner said on Monday that he was in "a very difficult
moment" and enduring sleepless nights over his doping case.
For the National Day holiday, explore five destinations near Ho Chi Minh City that
are perfect for a short adventure, from a bird national park to war-time tunnels.
Thailand imported US$123 million worth of fruits and vegetables from Vietnam in the
first seven months of 2024, a 70% jump from a year ago.
A man in Guangxi Province has filed a lawsuit against an e-commerce firm after he
ordered online a 10,000-yuan (US$1,380) excavator for digging soil in his garden,
and was shocked when he received a toy excavator instead. ...
Turkey's Parliament on Monday approved a law that aims to round up millions of
stray dogs and put them into shelters, a plan that has alarmed animal lovers who
say a mass neutering campaign would be a better solution.
Two people were killed when a train rammed into a pickup truck with four passengers
at a grade crossing in the southern Dong Nai province Sunday night.
As Vietnams aviation sector booms, local upstart Bamboo Airways is embracing what
it hopes will be a novel way of standing out in a crowded market: Golf.
A Hanoi restaurant serves steaming bowls of various kinds of noodle soups with
three types of vegetables to warm your stomach.
In Vietnam's southernmost province, forest bees and crabs get some unusual
treatment from the locals.
Vietnam went fireworks-free last year after the Communist Party called for
austerity to help the poor and flood victims.
49 years after one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War, all that is left is
a graveyard of U.S. tanks and airplanes.
Passengers have decided that Tan Son Nhat airport is a great place to take a nap.
The biennial Hue Festival is set to return a year from now, with a lot of
entertainment, food and balloons.
Lively rhino graffiti has been popping up in Saigon's backstreets, bringing the
illegal rhino horn trade to public attention.
Many vulnerable lives are tied to sidewalks.
The World Health Organization has listed Vietnam in the 20 countries with the
highest number of stunted children.
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The photos were shot by the very guy who took the picture of the so-called worlds
most beautiful woman.
More cafes go "decaf". More barbers offer the no-cut. Risks bubble.
Mai Loan was recently accused of being "thoughtless" by a friend for her long-
standing rule of giving wedding cash gifts equal to what she herself had received
from the person getting married.
With the development of the high-speed North-South railway project, the focus has
turned to training a local workforce to minimize dependence on foreign expertise in
express rail operations, an official said.
Thai consumer confidence dropped for a seventh consecutive month in September to
its lowest level in 17 months, due mainly to concerns about slow economic growth
and floods in parts of the country.
The U.S. dollar strengthened against the Vietnamese dong on the black market Friday
morning and remained stable near a six-week high against other major currencies.
Vietnam has been named the top destination for food lovers from South Korea, Japan,
and Thailand, according to a recent survey by digital travel platform Agoda.
Ovagen is designed to assist women in preparing for a healthy, secure, and joyful
pregnancy, offering comprehensive support throughout their journey to motherhood.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 0.04% to 1,290.92 points Friday while Chinese
stocks surged toward the best week in over a decade.
Men's tennis is witnessing a power shift with young talents like Jannik Sinner and
Carlos Alcaraz dominating, while the legendary "Big Three" have failed to win a
Grand Slam for the first time in over two decades.
A wealthy Indian couple booked two entire five-star resorts in Lang Co Bay near Hue
from Aug. 26 to 30 to host a wedding attended by over 400 guests.
Most Southeast Asian stock markets rose on Monday with Vietnam leading gains as
investor sentiment buoyed ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
Kim Jong Un has become the first North Korean leader to set foot in the South since
the 1950-53 Korean War.
With the multi-million-dollar Trung Nguyen divorce unresolved, the fate of Vietnams
King of Coffee has taken an unexpected turn.
New criticism of Trump unleashed from the dismissed director.
The online poll interviewed 1,003 adults in Britain between 30 November and 1
December.
Classic designs and quiet atmospheres make these shops a popular choice for the
nostalgic.
The mini-suburb with several houses and lighted sidewalks is almost complete, but
Da Nang officials say they never heard of it.
Vietnam's flagship carrier and leading travel operators are regular winners at the
regional awards.
The one-day festival was held in Lang Son Province, home to Tay, Dao and Nung
ethnic minorities.
A quarter of surveyed Vietnamese express their concern over land disagreements
including land use rights certificate, land boundary and land resettlement, but
nearly half choose to do nothing to resolve them, according to UNDP's 2015 Justice
Index report.
Vietnamese children who are hard of hearing have been given the tools they need to
attend school following a World Bank pilot scheme that has delivered sign language-
based education to first graders, the financial institution said in a press release
...
An exhibition center worth VND100 billion (US$3.9 million) in the northern port
city of Hai Phong has deteriorated and been turned into a warehouse due to poor
maintenance, lack of demand, and its remote location from the city center. ...
In HCMC, 1,915 apartments were sold in the primary market in the third quarter,
down 16% from the second, according to a report by property consultancy Savills
Vietnam.
President To Lam granted amnesty to 3,763 inmates, both Vietnamese and foreign
nationals, in a move ahead of Hanois Liberation Day on Oct. 10.
Construction of a 24.5-km mass rapid transit line connecting Tomang, West Jakarta,
with Medan Satria, a district in Bekasi city, West Java, one of Jakarta's satellite
cities, began on Wednesday and is expected to be completed in 2031. ...
Locals rushed over to save a 20-year-old woman swept 200 meters by a sand flood in
Phan Thiet in central Vietnam, as severe weather continues to endanger lives and
disrupt the regions infrastructure.
A mass sell-off of used electric vehicles (EVs) is underway in South Korea after a
fire involving a Mercedes-Benz EV in Incheon, which destroyed over 140 cars and led
to proposals for restricting EV access to underground carparks.
Kylian Mbappe enjoyed a "great night" as he struck on his Real Madrid debut to help
his new side claim a record sixth UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 win over Atalanta on
Wednesday in Warsaw.
In-building wireless systems are on the cusp of evolving to become a very high
throughput, according to a new report byABI Research.
Venture outside your comfort zone and take a closer look at nature.
Farming has become much harder in Vietnam's rice basket, one of the world's major
victims of climate change.
The remaning TPP members aim to reach a broad agreement at an APEC scheduled for
November in Vietnam.
McCain said he couldn't support the bill without knowing its cost, insurance
premiums and 'how many people will be helped or hurt by it.'
Only 10 percent of popular species in Vietnam are protected by trade regulations.
VnExpress sets out onto the streets to find out first-timers' biggest fears.
The video has been viewed more than 18 million times since its release three days
ago.
A Vietnamese driver showed that if you open the trunk, you can squeeze in twice the
legal number of passengers.
The project hopes to draw attention to the large amount of plastic waste produced
by our so-called modern world.
Perhaps Vietnam should listen to international tourists for ideas on what to offer
them.
'It was really very nice of him to do that and we will cherish that.'
Data from the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs showed that more than
one million people were jobless in the first quarter of this year, up 1.97 percent
against the same period last year.
Thailands Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong on Friday discussed
with his Lao counterpart Suansavanh Viyaket a proposal to exempt the visa on
arrival (VOA) fee of 1,000 baht (US$30.17) at border checkpoints between the two
countries. ...
A lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), has gone viral
after sharing on TikTok that he is now homeless, as his annual salary of $70,000 is
not enough to cover his rent.
Turkish female referee Elif Karaarslan has been banned from football for life after
she allegedly featured in a sex tape with referee observer Orhan Erdemir, who is 37
years her senior.
Malaysias Immigration Department announced that authorities have arrested 164
illegal immigrants in a raid on an entertainment center in Jalan Loke Yew, Kuala
Lumpur.
Nguyen Thi Tuyet Huynh, 25, successfully reduced her weight from 61 kg to 51 kg by
following a diet that excludes fast foods and sweets and exercising three to four
times a week.
In a series of events in Germany, VinCSS, a Vietnamese cybersecurity startup, has
presented a solution to protect smart vehicles against growing threats.
Vietnams crude oil output is expected to fall by 10 percent a year through to 2025
due to declining reserves at existing fields, PetroVietnam said on Wednesday.
The car is equiped with air conditioning and a Bluetooth sound system.
These unadulterated treats pack a flavorful punch in Vietnam's former capital.
A Chinese start-up is hoping its four legged 'robodog' can make quadruped robots as
popular and affordable as smartphones and drones.
Livestock farming sustains many smallholder farmers here, while a few grow drought-
tolerant crops like sorghum and millet.
Contortionists are grinding from dawn until midnight to prepare tough circus acts
for the international arena.
Fledging startups are concerned most over a lack of funding to get their idea off
the ground.
There are not many options to choose from and the few places that stay open often
raise prices.
'It was really very nice of him to do that and we will cherish that.'
Many visitors to Thien Mu Pagoda believe messages scribbled on the bell here will
reach heaven.
The inventor has plans to upgrade his mini-sub so it can run on stealth mode.
Chinese investment has been increasing in Thailand as both economies find benefits
from working with each other. For factory workers in Thailand, more and more of the
products they make are being sent to China.The two countries have been
developing ...
A Chinese woman was rescued on May 2 in Suzhou city after she drove her car into a
river for mistaking the accelerator for the brake, state broadcaster CCTV said.
U.S. President Barack Obama warned on Friday that occupying the Oval Office "is not
a reality show," in a swipe at outspoken Republican candidate Donald Trump who is
vying to replace him in the White House.
Horse racing in Singapore has ended after a more than 180-year history as the city-
states only racecourse will be returned to its government for housing and other
uses.
Thailand recorded 26.6 million foreign arrivals in the year to Oct. 5, a 30%
increase from the same period in 2023, more than twice the number of visitors to
Vietnam.
South Korean singer Park Jiyeon, a member of the K-pop group T-ara, and baseball
player Hwang Jae Gyun have filed for divorce after two years of marriage.
25 students from a Hanoi secondary school fell ill, with 12 of them hospitalized,
after drinking free beverages distributed at the school gate, authorities said.
Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (VHT) has signed a contract worth
nearly US$2 million with technology firm ContactPoint Inc. to provide a firearm
training simulation system to the Philippine police.
Russian-born tech mogul Pavel Durov has founded wildly popular social networks and
a cryptocurrency, amassed a multi-billion-dollar fortune and fathered over 100
children through sperm donations.
A British woman has celebrated her 102nd birthday by skydiving out of a plane and
said she hoped her daredevil antics might inspire other elderly people to stay
active.
UR Cristiano, the YouTube channel of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo,
attracted 30 million subscribers after just over a day of launching and established
a series of records.
Nguyen Thi Anh Vien, a celebrated former swimming champion, has showcased a renewed
sense of confidence following personal transformation including wearing braces and
refining her style.
Thailand on Thursday confirmed Asia's first known case of a new, deadlier strain of
mpox in a patient who had travelled to the kingdom from Africa.
With no jobs in the country, vendors say Hanoi and Saigons sidewalk cleanup
campaigns wont drive them away.
Westwood only takes a bath once a week.
Why travel to Italy when you can sample the Vietnamese version for pocket change?
A bright moon is likely to blur out the fainter meteors, but it should still be a
show worth waiting for.
A quarter of all global deaths of children under five are due to unhealthy or
polluted environments including dirty water and air, second-hand smoke and a lack
or adequate hygiene.
The turtle was handed in by a local man who recognized it as a rare species.
Conservation groups have asked hotels and travel companies to promote zero-
tolerance toward illegal wildlife trade and consumption.
Opium derived from poppy fields in remote parts of Afghanistan remain an economic
essential for the country's poor. Julie Noce reports. Six-year old Nazer Gull is
hard at work in this remote Afghan village. He's collecting resin from poppy
flowers ...
Vietnam welcomed nearly 2.5 million tourists in the first quarter of 2016, up 19.9
percent from the same period last year. Domestic tourist numbers reached 18.7
milion and income from tourism totaled VND1.1 trillion ($4.9 billion), up 21.2
percent year-on-year. ...
Unlike a normal buffalo, whose main job is to toil away in the field, the buffalo
with three horns has led a leisure life as a pet with a nanny particularly hired to
take care of him
Arsenal beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 on Tuesday in a Champions League match in
London while Borussia Dortmund thrashed Celtic 7-1 in Germany.
Police in the central province of Quang Nam arrested a Malaysian and a Chinese
national on Tuesday for stealing credit card information and using it to purchase
electronics, which they later sold for cash.
Some Indian junior doctors remained off the job on Sunday as they demanded swift
justice for a colleague who was raped and murdered, despite the end of a strike
called by a big doctors' association, while some other people held ...
A man in the Central Highlands Dak Lak Province was accused of directing a group to
spread false information, sabotage unity and undermine authorities.
A fire ripped through a building in the Philippine capital's Chinatown early
Friday, killing 11 people, authorities said.
An Australian judge on Thursday dismissed a class action lawsuit claiming Bayer's
Roundup weedkiller can cause a type of blood cancer, a boost for the company which
is grappling with a slew of similar cases in the United States.
A villa in Hanoi's Quoc Oai District collapsed amid downpour on Wednesday, just 30
minutes after a family of eight managed to evacuate to a relatives house.
"Fighting African swine fever is like fighting invaders" should be the motto, says
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
TheNew York Timeshas named Vietnam among seven journeys ideal for a cultural
exploration through its cuisine.
Many churches built during colonial times remain popular tourist attractions, and
here are 10 of the favorites, from north to south.
The Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as Sword Lake, is considered the soul of the city.
Now that soul may need purification.
Join millions of pilgrims every spring for a spiritual trip to Yen Tu Mountain.
Don't miss this concert with anthems from the legendary band.
Hanoians are enjoying peach blossoms much earlier than in previous years thanks to
a warm winter.
Nothing has changed.
Vietnam ranks second in Asias tobacco smuggling, with contraband tobacco and
cigarettes accounting for around 20 percent of all sales.
The country is on track to welcome more than 10 million visitors this year.
Simona Halep avoided the embarrassment of falling victim to a teenager who calls
herself "a child of the internet" as she huffed and puffed her way into the fourth
round of the French Open with a 4-6 6-2 6-3 win ...
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has decreed that all Fridays for the next two
months will be holidays, in a bid to save energy in the blackout-hit OPEC country.
About half of foreign investors in Vietnam considered other countries before
choosing Vietnam, and of those 27.9 percent contemplated China, followed by
Thailand (21.2 percent) and Indonesia (12.6 percent).
The Ministry of Public Security has proposed that the transfer of data abroad must
be evaluated by authorities to ensure national defense, security and the protection
of national interests, according to a draft law on data.
Taking over the family business or pursuing personal aspirations is a difficult
choice, even if the firm is worth hundreds of billions of dong (VND100 billion=US$4
million), readers shared.
A Turkish Airlines flight en route from Seattle to Istanbul made an emergency
landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York on Wednesday
after the pilot died mid-flight.
South Korean singer Lee Hyori and her husband, musician Lee Sang Soon, have moved
to a villa in Seouls Pyeongchang neighborhood, an area known as the countrys most
livable.
Lisa, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, faced public backlash for her apparent
lip-sync performance at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City.
Tottenham piled more pressure on Erik ten Hag's position as Manchester United
manager with a dominant 3-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Thai rice export prices fell to a 14-month low this week due to weak demand and
competition from other rice exporting countries.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 1.59% to 1,258.95 points Tuesday amid a slight
increase among major Asian markets.
Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, the leader of a company that operates Apax Leaders English
school, has been accused of selling non-existent shares to investors as part of a
fraudulent scheme.
A fire engulfed a five-story building in HCMCs Thao Dien area on Tuesday morning,
forcing several foreigners to escape to the rooftop.
A report of white smoke coming from a landing Singapore Airlines plane forced a
runway at Japan's Narita Airport to close temporarily on Monday, officials said,
though responders found no signs of fire and no one was injured.
A Singaporean man has been fined S$5,000 (US$3,800) for impersonating a bodyguard
for a Malaysian princess in order to attend the concert by South Korean boy band
Enhypen with his daughter.
They had six hours to take the heart from one body and put it in another a thousand
miles away.
Jacinda Ardern is set to become the country's first leader to give birth while in
office.
Subsidized medication from Switzerland has been held up by excessive red tap in
Vietnam.
If you care about the planet and an Instagram hit, take a ride to this pool in
Sapa.
Vietnamese markets also provide a glimpse into the local culture and history.
Coffee was truly the reason that many drinkers appeared to have longer lives.
Villagers have no choice but to continue making the dangerous crossing.
Low, plastic, cheap, delicious and cold are the adjectives the celebrity chef used
to give the world a sense of his bun cha experience with U.S. President Barack
Obama during his night out in Hanoi.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State
President To Lam on Saturday night met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who is on a
three-day official visit to Vietnam.
I frequently receive fresh meat and fish from my hometown, and I often store them
in my fridges freezer. Is this a good practice? (Ha, 35, Hanoi)
The world number one and defending champion defeated the 96th-ranked Chinese
wildcard Bu Yunchaokete 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) to avoid a major upset.
A man in Thanh Hoa Province has been arrested after exhuming the grave of his
distant uncle, who died four years ago, and demanding a ransom of VND5 billion
(US$204,000) for the return of the stolen skull and bones. ...
Linh Rin, a model and daughter-in-law of luxury retail magnate Johnathan Hanh
Nguyen, recently visited South Korea, where she indulged in a variety of street
foods in Seoul.
In early June, Nguyen Phuong Ly, who has nearly a million social media followers,
shared a video revealing that her 48-year-old mother, a single parent for 12 years,
was still single.
A flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City was delayed for two hours after a
passenger falsely claimed there was a grenade on the plane.
Saigons Captain Sidewalk, Doan Ngoc Hai, said on Thursday that, very soon, no dog
will be allowed to roam free on District 1 streets.
Trump and Brexit offer the prospect of breaking free from what they see as obsolete
institutions and rules.
Former Miss Vietnam Russia has been putting up a staunch defense against those
accusing her of swindling $725,000.
The transport department has proposed higher fees for businesses that wish to use
the city's sidewalks to serve demand.
Watch this fascinating video to see why Nghe An should be on your travel radar.
'My dad said he got the job from his father -- my grandfather. He said if I was a
blacksmith, I would never go hungry.'
Passengers no longer have to sit on the floor waiting for their flights.
Vietlott announces another winner in less than three weeks.
Mobile savvy shoppers are forecast to spend $10 billion a year online by 2020.
Lie back and relax in comfort, but make sure you don't miss your flight!
Ho Chi Minh City customs officials seize nearly $1 million worth of ivory, the
third major ivory seizure in Vietnam this month.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirms that Canadian hostage John Ridsdel, a former
mining executive, has been executed by Abu Sayyaf militants in the Philippines.
l'Espace
Authorities of Thailand are ramping up the crackdown on foreigners illegally
working in the country, with a campaign launched by the Ministry of Labor to
inspect workplaces employing migrant workers nationwide.
Vietnam has made significant strides in diplomatic influence, according to this
year's Asia Power Index, driven by proactive engagement with a diverse range of
partners.
Around one in two (48%) people in Singapore have received job offers from a fake
recruiter as scams have become more prevalent in the city-state, a survey has
found.
The Singapore government has announced a new policy to provide financial support of
up to SGD6,000 (US$4,500) for unemployed workers over a six-month period.
The WHO representative in Vietnam is urging the country to implement a flat tobacco
tax as a strategy to reduce the number of smokers.
A 22-year-old woman in Hanoi died from a gunshot after leaving a birthday party
with her lover.
Some experts disputed Boltons optimistic time frame.
Saigon caf floods its floor so that customers can dangle their feet in water and
sip their coffee as schools of fish swim around.
The driver decided he didn't want a parking ticket and drove off at high speed with
an officer clinging to his cab.
Nguyen Van Hung, 29, is just 117cm tall, but that hasn't stopped him from helping
youth with disabilities like his own.
Marquis de Sade's notorious story of libertines seeking sexual gratification, made
it as a national heritage.
Two in three people in Europe likely to be affected if greenhouse gas emissions and
extreme weather events are not controlled.
Hop on a boat and cruise out to these island paradises if you want to get away from
it all.
All-female police units are shaking up the male-dominated force in conservative
northwest India, hitting the streets to combat sex crimes and a pervasive culture
of silence around rape.
He can walk and talk normally with thousands of bees covering his face and body.
The company believes the market is ready for luxury two-wheelers that cost more
than $2,000.
You will sweat. You will cry. You may even get yourself hospitalized.
Let the silver waterfalls, green mountains and golden rice fields transcend you
into a different world.
Willow, a nearly one-year-old koala living in Australia's Symbio Wildlife Park, is
distracted by a butterfly while shooting for an upcoming video for the park.
Shipments to African countries surged while the Chinese market became more and more
challenging.
Property developer Novaland has rejected a demand by property tycoon Truong My Lan
to pay her VND2.5 trillion (US$100 million), saying there is no legal basis for it.
A senior executive has allegedly embezzled AUD2.7 million (US$1.8 million) from an
Australian unit of Singapores major property developer CapitaLand.
A record $1 out of every $10 spent globally in 2024 will be on travel as people
briskly book hotels, cruises and flights, according to an annual report by the
World Travel and Tourism Council, a non-profit membership organization.
Multiple streets in Hanoi were submerged in nearly a meter of water, causing
vehicles to break down after a heavy rainstorm that lasted over two hours on
Thursday evening.
A flight operated by Malaysian Airlines was forced to turn back to Kuala Lumpur
International Airport on Tuesday night shortly after takeoff due to a cabin
pressure issue.
Authorities in Da Nang had to mount an elaborate rescue Tuesday after a South
Korean woman fell off her motor scooter and got trapped under a bus.
'The summit has arguably been the most important event that brought Singapore to
the attention of the world.'
Jakarta, a coastal city built on a swampy plain, faces no end of flood worries, not
least because roughly 40 percent of its land sits below sea level.
'They have been manipulated by hostile forces to do things that run counter to the
Party and the countrys direction.'
The country is speeding up its privatization drive as it grapples with a
deteriorating fiscal picture.
The powerful pop star posed with the white oversized shirt in a photo to promote
her shoe collection.
Most of them cannot afford to prepare themselves for the wave of automation, or
even worry about it.
The ill-fated traffic safety initiative, launched two months ago, has been met with
mixed reaction.
Most items at the exhibit, opening this week in Hanoi, have never been seen before.
Made-in-Vietnam movies are now threatening the Hollywood dominance.
He curses. He makes dirty jokes. He insults world leaders. Most of all, he knows
hes going against all diplomatic protocols on earth. And he does not regret it.
You have never heard of a baby crying in a high-pitched, catlike shriek? Neither
had the doctor at a hospital in Hanoi.
Local consumers also favor imported products amid growing concerns about food
safety.
In a vastparking lot outside Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temples complex stands a
new museum built by North Korea, part of a lucrative charm offensive by a hermit
state exporting its monumental art to a handful of foreign allies. ...
Investigators probing what happened to flight MH370 said Tuesday the cause of the
plane's disappearance remained a mystery as its second anniversary passed with no
end in sight for devastated next-of-kin.
Cheering crowds hailed an 18-year-old Nepali mountaineer as a hero as he returned
home on Monday (Oct. 14) after breaking the record for the youngest person to
summit all 14 of the world's 8,000m peaks.
A family in Gia Lai Province of the Central Highlands unearthed wartime artifacts
and remains while digging the foundation of their house, leading authorities to
exhume 32 sets of remains.
As of June 2024, Singapore's population reached 6.04 million, a 2% increase from
last year, marking the first time the country's population has exceeded six
million.
Tourists shared their experiences of the least pedestrian-friendly destinations in
a Reddit discussion, with Hanoi, Bali, and Manila making the list.
Indonesia has agreed to set a moratorium on the construction of hotels, villas and
nightclubs in some areas on the tourist resort island of Bali, as it grapples with
the over-development of land, a senior ministry official said on Monday. ...
U.S. First Lady Jill Biden called for the protection of "freedoms" Friday during a
"get out the vote" demonstration that opened New York Fashion Week with a
decisively political tone two months ahead of the U.S. presidential election.
A representative of South Korean coach Park Hang-seo, a pivotal figure in Vietnam's
football history, has refuted claims by the Football Association of Malaysia that
his client applied for the head coach position.
I make VND20 million (US$800) a month but feel trapped because I cannot buy a house
on that salary yet I am hesitant to switch jobs.
Lisa, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, and businessman Frdric Arnault, son of
billionaire Bernard Arnault, were seen dining together at a restaurant in Hawaii.
Vietnams fruit and vegetable exports will likely hit a record high of US$7 billion
this year, driven by a steady double-digit growth in recent times.
Raju Gond, a 40-year-old laborer from India, recently discovered a 19.22-carat
diamond valued at approximately $100,000.
Former England footballer David Beckham and his wife Victoria have been enjoying a
lavish holiday on a $20 million superyacht in Italy after celebrating their 25th
wedding anniversary a few weeks earlier.
A new survey on South Korean bookings by Agoda ranks Da Nang among top 10 vacation
destinations to celebrate the 2019 New Years Eve.
Marriage to a Vietnamese bride is just a click, and a few thousand dollars, away on
a blizzard of Chinese websites.
China's ban on scrap imports has left the developed world scrambling for solutions
and Vietnam facing the prospect of becoming a trash basket.
The millions of spam messages sent every day have forced the government to take
action.
Long snubbed by Bangkokians as simple country music, the hypnotizing folk tunes of
molam are now gathering global acclaim.
Iraqi children in eastern Mosul are once again able to buy dolls and teddy bears
after the militant group was driven out of the area in January.
Hanoi's lakes look heavenly from above, but experts say they are shrinking.
Consumers have no idea if what they're putting in their mouths could give them
cancer.
Tran Phu Street in Hoi An, named one of the world's most beautiful by Architectural
Digest, is set to ban plastic bags, begging, and street vendors as part of a plan
to make it more civilized to foreign tourists.
Indonesia's immigration officers on the tourist island of Bali have arrested a
Chinese suspect sought by Beijing for helping run an over $14 billion investment
scam to clients in China, officials said Thursday.
Airlines have started selling tickets for Tet (Lunar New Year), Vietnams biggest
holiday, four months in advance, and fares are up 9% from a year ago.
Rescuers are wading through mud, turning over each stone and fallen tree, and
search through debris to find missing victims of a flash flood triggered by heavy
rains in the wake of typhoon Yagis aftermath in a remote village of ...
Qantas Airways said it mistakenly sold hundreds of first-class tickets between
Australia and the U.S. for less than A$5,000 (US$3,395), 85% lower than normal, due
to a technical error.
Authorities in central Japan are urging beachgoers to steer clear of dolphins after
a sharp increase in biting incidents, with one expert saying the culprit may be a
single overly playful individual.
The election of Vietnam's new president will be carried out during a National
Assembly session in October according to a Party's resolution, the assembly's
General Secretary Bui Van Cuong said Monday.
Starbucks has been sued for a third time by a company that accused the coffee chain
of stealing its concept for coffee-flavored lipstick and lip gloss.
A woman was killed while her husband and child injured as a mountainside crumbled
and buried their homestay facility in northern Vietnam Saturday.
The device could capture 90 percent of the soot particles from cooled diesel
exhaust, which can be used to make ink.
In Germany, for example, 27 percent of women 65 and older reported at least one
long-term health problem.
The panic may have been started by the explosion of a loud firecracker that was
mistaken for a bomb.
And yes, you're going to get wet.
Vietnam is looking for solutions to gain back growth momentum.
Local and international artists come together in this beautiful street art
campaign.
It moves towards a formal ban on ivory sales by the end of the year.
With too many cars and too few parking spots, many drivers choose to just take the
risk of getting a parking ticket.
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deaths-a-year-study-3555445.html
Is it possible to declare a place a no-go zone for people hunting the cartoon
monsters?
When nature comes with its own hot and cold water pool.
With strict laws and low crime rates, I felt comfortable using my phone to take
photos in Singapore without worrying about being robbed, but the high cost of
living was a shock to my wallet.
Truong My Lan, who might be awarded a life imprisonment, told the court in tears
that she never expected her life to end this way but accepted her destiny.
Ago Dad is a product developed to enhance fertility, kidney function, sperm health,
and overall men's well-being, leveraging advancements in modern medical science.
At 40, I am thinking a lot about a 25-year-old male colleague who seems to have
developed feelings for me, even though I am aware that nothing could come of it.
A former military captain in Ho Chi Minh City was sentenced to death for running a
narcotics trading ring involving 227 kilograms of drugs.
A person won a VND228-billion (US$9 million) jackpot Tuesday from lottery company
Vietlott, the second highest prize in the firms history.
A woman was suddenly stabbed to death by a man accompanying her at a coffee shop in
Ho Chi Minh City's District 12 on Monday evening.
A 76-year-old female passenger aboard a Cathay Pacific Airways flight sustained a
head injury when a piece of carry-on luggage fell from an overhead compartment and
struck her skull.
Women represent just 5 percent of the people honored by the Nobel prize.
New York startup Entrupy invents a handheld microscope camera that lets users
detect fake luxury handbags on their smartphone.
The majestic king lotus is at its magnificent best at this time of year as the
floods engulf Dong Thap Province.
For the first time tourists can travel around Phan Thiet City in the province of
Binh Thuan, high up in the air. But it's not cheap.
Panda cub Bei Bei delights fans during his first birthday celebrations at
Washington's National Zoo.
"ASEAN should promote solidarity, unity and a central role."
The Tunisian-born driver had suffered from depression but had nothing to do with
religion.
Motorbike stunts just got more expensive. To be precise, beginning August 1, 2016.
Vietnam is not alone on the long road to reach its green development target.
Innovation centers are popping up around the country, but often in the wrong place.
Singapore is cooking up new methods to find the next wave of hawker sellers amid
fears the city state's signature street-food delights could fall off the menu with
chef retirements.
You want an ice cream for baking days? Let's go with us and we will ensure that you
not only get your ice cream but you will also "scream" for the strange and
delicious ones which have presented themselves in ...
Batik Air Malaysia opened a direct route connecting Penang in northwest Malaysia to
Indonesia's Jakarta Tuesday to make travel more convenient for Indonesian tourists
seeking medical treatment.
Nokia has signed an agreement with a Vietnamese telecom firm to install its 5G
equipment in 2,500 locations across 22 provinces this year.
Thousands of resort property units were available in August but only a fraction was
sold, reflecting investors' continued lack of confidence.
Trees benefit cities and should not be treated as a danger, no matter how big they
are, according to readers.
A road between Ho Chi Minh City and its neighbor Long An Province will be expanded
from 12 meters to 30 meters wide at a cost of nearly VND1 trillion (US$40 million).
Police in northern Hung Yen Province have arrested a man for assaulting his lover's
3-year-old son, resulting in the child suffering a temporal hematoma and bladder
injury.
A court in central Vietnam has sentenced a man to 8 years in prison for selling his
teenage girlfriend and her friend abroad for VND180 million (US$7,200).
The incomplete remains of a 17-year-old girl were discovered after a fall from an
apartment building in Ho Chi Minh City's District 7 on Monday morning.
Thirteen individual shareholders hold a combined 40.8% stake in VPBank, a mandatory
disclosed by the lender shows.
No space for fast and furious as bikes and cars backed up to make way for the
waddling wayfarers.
The move wrought havoc on businesses in Asia's third-largest economy, causing
growth to slump to levels not seen since Modi was elected.
The agreement will make the treatment available to 92 poor countries, starting in
Africa.
Suspicion is hanging over the prison guards who allowed them to escape.
A small caf in Brooklyn, New York, offers some of the rarest and most expensive
coffee on the planet.
The tiny couple often attract curious looks, but embrace the simplicity of love and
the bumpy road of life.
From main dishes to simple snacks, Tuy Hoa offers an array of delicious dishes for
bargain prices.
Top international artists had the two-day beach party rocking.
Australia has spared Vietnamese lychee growers from traveling a long way to export
their fruit to its market.
China said on Wednesday the Philippines has ignored a proposal for a regular talks
mechanism over maritime issues, as it repeated that its door was always open to
bilateral talks with Manila on the South China Sea (Vietnam's East Sea). ...
If you want to experience the thrill of walking through the sea to an isolated
island, then Nhat Tu Son (First Word Mountain) in the central coastal province of
Phu Yen offers the perfect answer.
Italy's five-star cruise ship Costa Serena docked at Ha Long International
Passenger Port in the northern province of Quang Ninh on Friday, bringing 3,040
tourists from Hong Kong to Ha Long, home to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-recognized world
natural ...
Turkish female referee Elif Karaarslan claimed that the leaked sex tape apparently
featuring her with referee observer Orhan Erdemir, who is 37 years her senior, was
a product of AI and decided to take legal action.
A month after Typhoon Yagi's onslaught, around 117,000 ha of forests in Quang Ninh
Province, home to UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay, were gradually dying, leaving 6
million tons worth of combustible material.
After learning that my family hadnt fully accepted our relationship and that I am
owing the bank VND1 billion (US$40,372) for purchasing a house, my girlfriend asked
to break up.
Chinese model Ye Ke, who is dating actor Huang Xiaoming, deleted several photos
after reports surfaced claiming she had attended a 'Trophy Wife Training Camp' in
China.
Over 70% of car buyers in Singapore plan to buy this type of vehicle this year,
according to a report by multinational professional services provider EY.
Hong Kong director Ricky Lau and friends organized a memorial service for late
martial arts actor Norman Chui, with his son handling condolence donations.
The Thai restaurant industry is grappling with a severe crisis, and more than
600,000 establishments have shuttered their doors in the past three years.
Philippine authorities raided a suspected illegal online gaming and cyberscam
complex in a central province and took into custody more than 160 people mostly
Chinese and Indonesians who were committing internet-based crimes, officials said
Sunday.
A flight from Chongqing to Hebei province in China was delayed for an hour after a
female passenger refused to place her Louis Vuitton handbag under the seat in front
of her.
A woman in China, resentful of past treatment by staff at a Louis Vuitton store,
took revenge by making them count US$84,000 in cash for two hours before leaving
empty-handed.
Ho Chi Minh City is set to introduce English as a second language in select schools
as part of a new pilot program, according to its Department of Education and
Training.
'I eat the noodles very quickly so they don't swell and lose their original
texture.'
A 2,000-step stairway across the Trang An limestone complex was deemed illegal from
the start, but the massive construction still went ahead.
Take a peek into the pastto see how the cherished traditional Tet looked like.
The social media company might collect subscription fees from some users for the
first time.
In his gorgeous 'A Thousand Smiles,' Fabien Ecochard distills his journey across
the land of 'epic landscapes and welcoming people.'
A Frenchman reported to be carrying weapons and explosives for a planned attack in
France was arrested on the Ukrainian-Polish border in late May, the Ukrainian
Border Guard said on Saturday.
Helping their families to build houses; collecting logs that can be twice as big as
them; working in the fields in near-freezing temperatures... children from
mountainous provinces have to step up and take responsibility for work that is
usually done ...
Thailand's economy outpaced expectations in the first quarter to expand at the
fastest annual rate in three years, providing some relief for a military government
that has struggled to stimulate growth in the two years since it seized power.
Consumers are willing to pay 40% more for the latest iPhone a week before the
official release date, and most opt for the most expensive version, according to
retailers.
Singapore was named the world's seventh best city for a working vacation, rising by
14 places from last year's ranking, according to a report by Swiss-based company
International Workspace Group.
A small passenger plane on a domestic flight in Thailand crashed Thursday afternoon
shortly after taking off from the main airport in the capital, Bangkok, the
countrys civil aviation authority announced.
A Chinese tourist has recently recalled her nightmare experience of being bitten by
a dog during a durian buffet in Malaysia's Penang on social media.
People come here to pray for children, commemorate a renowned mandarin, or just to
have some quiet time away from the city.
'It was a lot harder than I thought it would be.'
'There is no work. Everyone, big or small, has lost out to the drought.'
The man who attacked the 36-year-old activist accused him of not liking Putin.
The ring is believed to have handled 1,415 packs (480 kilograms) between 2012-2015
on the Laos-Vietnam-China route.
Vietnamese people are hoping to stuff their pigs with lucky money as the Lunar New
Year approaches.
Foreign investors, mainly from Thailand, Japan and South Korea, are attracted by
the country's bigger and richer middle class.
Of course, the Lamborghini of poultry doesn't come cheap.
Formosa deliberately skirted safety commitments, the Vietnamese government says.
Geographical differences explain culinary differences. Let this Vietnamese girl
show you how.
On May 6, LG Display Vietnam launched its $1.5 billion industrial complex to
produce high-tech screens in the central province of Hai Phong.
Warren Buffett nibbled on sweets during his presentation to shareholders on
Saturday but he took a bite out of hedge fund managers.
Vietnams Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha has appointed a Japanese
professor Furuta Motoo to become rector of the Vietnam-Japan University (VJU), a
member of the Hanoi-based Vietnam National University (VNU).
One day, Tieu, a Giay ethnic minority woman, stepped out of her house to visit a
neighbor without asking for her husbands permission, her husband threatened to
abandon her.
Footage filmed in December last year shows an intense first-person perspective of
what it's like to be an Islamic State fighter.This footage was taken from the
helmet of a dead Islamic State fighter, Abu Radhwan.Islamic state fighter said "May
God ...
A Philippines anti-money laundering body has lodged a complaint against owners of a
remittance firm it called a "cleaning house" to hide the trail of $81 million
looted from a Bangladesh bank, in one of the biggest cyber heists in ...
A source close to the royal couple claims that Queen Camilla of Britain has advised
King Charles against meeting Prince Harry during the Duke of Sussexs recent visit
to London, citing concerns over the king's health.
Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, welcomed 9.1 million foreign tourists
in the first eight months of this year, marking a 20% increase year-on-year,
according to official data.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has traded his previously iconic minimalist wardrobe for a
more luxurious lineup of designer clothes and striking jewelry.
Once dubbed the "British Bill Gates", tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is among those
missing Monday after a superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily in a sudden storm.
A branch of Maybank, located in Kota Kinabalu city in the Malaysian state of Sabah,
has become a popular destination for Chinese tourists due to its Instagrammable
facade.
French film legend Alain Delon has died at the age of 88, his three children told
AFP in a statement on Sunday, following a battle with ill health.
Authorities in Japan urged people to avoid hoarding as anxiety over a possible
megaquake triggered a spike Saturday in demand for disaster kits and daily
necessities.
A man in Hanoi hijacked a taxi with its engine on while its driver was out, before
giving it a spin.
Badminton's governing body on Tuesday announced a "thorough review" following the
death of a promising Chinese teenager who collapsed during a match.
Rice paper in its finest form, with mango salad and tamarind sauce along the way.
In Vietnam, Jim Mattis and his counterparts are set to discuss freedom of movement
in the East Sea.
Duterte also accused the human rights head of being a spokesman for the opposition
party.
Wellwishers release 1,066 turtles into the sea as part of celebrations marking the
birthday of new King Maha Vajiralongkorn this week.
Passengers on a broken-down bus jumped out and pushed it down a narrow street.
Perhaps because no one considers Hai Phong a great place to visit, it is.
Hanoi authorities have decided today to offer the wife of Su-30 fighter pilot Tran
Quang Khai a job out of a sympathetic gesture to the family after Khai's death
during a military training on June 14.
A Philippines anti-money laundering body has lodged a complaint against owners of a
remittance firm it called a "cleaning house" to hide the trail of $81 million
looted from a Bangladesh bank, in one of the biggest cyber heists in ...
Vietnam's young tech talent is successfully drawing foreign funds to the country's
booming startup scene.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was accused by his younger sister of
abusing his power and of forming a political dynasty, just one year after the death
of their father Lee Kuan Yew, in a rare public spat.
The rock formations and fossilized coral reefs of Hang Rai are a must for visitors
to the coastal city of Phan Rang in Ninh Thuan province.
Chinese state-owned carmaker GAC is exploring the manufacture of EVs in Europe to
avoid EU tariffs, the general manager of its international business told Reuters on
Sunday, joining a growing list of Chinese companies planning local production.
Several streets, alleys, and homes in Thao Dien Ward, home to the largest expat
community in HCMC, and other neighborhoods were inundated with waist-high water
following a heavy rainstorm on Tuesday afternoon.
By following a balanced diet that focuses on controlling meal portions, limiting
fats, and incorporating cardio exercises, 41-year-old Tran Nga has reduced her
waistline from 68 cm to 60 cm.
Social housing apartments are supposed to be reserved for low-income individuals,
yet I once saw a parking lot at one of these buildings filled with tenants fancy
cars.
The U.S. dollar on Thursday morning rose against the Vietnamese dong and recovered
from a one-year low against major peers.
A parent once proudly told me she still spoonfeeds her 20-year-old son whenever he
visits home.
Philippines police are investigating a suspected murder of an Australian couple and
their Filipino relative who were staying at a hotel in a tourist spot south of the
capital Manila, a senior police official said on Friday.
A street vendor couple in the central beach town of Nha Trang make VND5,000 ($0.2)
fish cake noodles for those looking to dine on a dime.
The U.S. on Saturday called on the world to "pick a side" on Venezuela and urged
countries to financially disconnect from Nicolas Maduro's government.
'I'm the least racist person you will ever interview,' he added.
If the proposal is approved, Vietnam's VAT rate will be the second highest in
Southeast Asia.
Across the Saigon River, paddy fields and fish ponds are still a way of life.
At $42 billion, the reef is valued at more than 12 Sydney Opera Houses.
The Japanese capital experiences its first November snow in 54 years, surprising
residents and slowing rush hour trains.
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is excited about the new era that is
about to begin at his club with coach Jose Mourinho.
In a move to bolster support among veterans, Republican Donald Trump joined a
leather-jacket-wearing, motorcycle-riding crowd in Washington on Sunday to honor
fighters who served in foreign wars and advocate for those still missing in action.
President Obama dined with chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain in Hanoi,
Vietnam on Monday.
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A short film challenging stereotypes about women born in the year of the tiger wins
first prize at the UNDP's #HowAbnormal campaign short film competition.
Unable to pay his way out of jail, Kong Chamroeun was remanded in a Cambodian
prison pending trial for stealing $80 of company property, a crime his family said
he did not commit.
South Korean coach Kim Sang-sik has called up 27 players for training to prepare
for a friendly match against India on FIFA Days in October, the Vietnam Football
Federation (VFF) announced.
IE University, one of the few institutions granted the right to award U.S. degrees,
plans to offer Business and Sustainability master's programs with a commitment to
zero carbon.
Experts and leaders at the Innovate Vietnam 2024 event discussed Vietnam's strategy
to capitalize on the 4th Industrial Revolution and build a robust tech ecosystem.
Chinese actress Zheng Shuang recently expressed on social media that misplaced
trust can lead to severe repercussions, including a high cost and deep despair.
The family of Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin has made a SGD$20 million
(US$15.5 million) donation to the Singapore American School.
In Hanois suburban district of Hoai Duc, thousands of villas and townhouses have
remained vacant for years. Curiously, a land lot nearby was recently sold at a
whopping VND133 million ($5,340) per square meter.
Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson told John Obi Mikel to shut his mouth after the
Chelsea legend criticized him a week before he scored a goal and an assist against
Wolves in the Premier League.
Young entrepreneurs looking to start a coffee shop should be aware that customers
are increasingly reluctant to spend over VND100,000 (US$4) on a cup of coffee,
opting instead for more affordable alternatives.
Boeing's new boss said Friday he was looking to "reset" relations with a key union
representing tens of thousands of its workers, amid negotiations for a new labor
contract.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 1.87% to 1,210.28 points Tuesday, returning to a
key sentimental level after plunging to a three-month low Monday.
Quan Do Village has been known for recycling old bullets for years and the recent
fatal explosion is not its first.
'Our doors are always open for all Americans who visit our country out of good will
and wish to see our reality.'
The once sleepy backwater is the epitome of change, where you can now find Western
restaurants, luxury homes, and Little Vietnam.
Many new facilities have already broken down while the dedicated lanes are occupied
by other vehicles.
A remarkable transformation from a small fishing town into a major city.
That cost far outweighs global revenues from tobacco taxes.
It was the third win in less than four weeks.
Negotiators will be sitting down next week, maybe over a beer, to iron out the
details.
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump tells supporters in Indiana
that a victory in next Tuesday's Indiana primary will guarantee him the Republican
nomination for president. Story: Front-runner Donald Trump said on Sunday (May 1)
that he will have essentially ...
Unable to pay his way out of jail, Kong Chamroeun was remanded in a Cambodian
prison pending trial for stealing $80 of company property, a crime his family said
he did not commit.
South Korean coach Kim Sang-sik has called up 27 players for training to prepare
for a friendly match against India on FIFA Days in October, the Vietnam Football
Federation (VFF) announced.
Musician Thanh Bui, husband of Truong Hue Van, a convicted CEO of the property
developer Van Thinh Phat, remains steadfast in his love for his wife despite her
legal troubles.
Once when Trangs husband went on a business trip to Da Lat, the cafe in his office
building closed, leading her to suspect its owner was traveling with him.
Hong Kong property tycoon Cecil Chao once offered HKD1 billion (US$128 million) to
find a husband for his daughter, Gigi Chao, but his efforts were unsuccessful.
Chinese model Ye Ke, who is in a relationship with actor Huang Xiaoming, recently
disclosed that she has undergone cosmetic surgery on around 40% of her body.
OpenAI chief technology officer Mira Murati on Wednesday said she is leaving the
company behind ChatGPT, adding to a growing list of high-level departures.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold ring price jumped 0.63% Friday morning to a new
historic peak of VND79.7 million (US$3,247.76) per tael.
I really like bubble tea. Is there a way to enjoy this beverage without worrying
about gaining weight? (Hoai, 34, Hanoi)
Divers searching for six people missing after a superyacht sank off Sicily,
including U.K. tech tycoon Mike Lynch, on Wednesday pulled four bodies from the
wreck and reportedly found a fifth.
House prices in Ho Chi Minh City have seen a increase, with some localities
experiencing double-digit growth as demand rises after a period of stagnation.
Locally known as Thien Mu Pagoda, the historic temple has been watching over the
city for 400 years.
The seasoned CEO shares his secret of building a multi-cultural working environment
that combines American, Japanese and Vietnamese mindsets.
A TV, a fridge, a washing machine, an anime poster and blankets were also missing
from a shelter facility for local fishermen.
'Our doors are always open for all Americans who visit our country out of good will
and wish to see our reality.'
Data suggests it will be a lot less ambitious, if TPP-11 becomes a reality for
Vietnam and other regional economies.
Republican Donald Trump prevailed in U.S. Electoral College voting on Monday to
officially win election as the next president.
The remark came even as the credit research firm decided to upgrade ratings for
seven commercial lenders.
They are sending fireproof boxes and protective gloves to customers returning
Galaxy Note 7 phones.
Look around anywhere in Thailand and chances are you will see a portrait of King
Bhumibol Adulyadej displayed in offices, schools, banks or on the front of
government buildings.
Before his death, Pham Van Ben donated a dorm he built for university students
worth VND40 billion ($1.8 million) and set aside a significant part of his fortune
for scholarships targeting excellent students from poor backgrounds.
Singapore's Pan Pacific Orchard hotel has been named the world's best new
skyscraper by the U.S.-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), a
nonprofit organization that recognizes architectural excellence.
Vietnam exported over 7 million tons of rice worth US$4.37 billion in the first
three quarters of 2024, up 9.2% in volume and 23.5% in value from a year ago.
American rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held at Brooklyns Metropolitan
Detention Center, a prison infamous for its violence, harsh conditions, and deaths,
often described as "hell on earth."
Thailands state-controlled Vayupak Fund will raise THB150 billion (US$4.5 billion)
from a public offering to fuel the recovery of the domestic stock market.
The Trump Organization, owned by former U.S. President Donald Trump, wants to
develop a hotel, golf and entertainment complex in northern Vietnam.
My husband gives his siblings a significant amount each month despite their own
substantial incomes and never seeks my input.
Vietnam and China have issued a joint statement on further strengthening the
comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries and
building a Vietnam-China community with a shared future on the occasion of state
visit to China by Party General ...
A fire that burned for four hours in a Hanoi bar Friday caused it to collapse,
injured firefighters and forced the evacuation of 100 people living in its
vicinity.
Thanks to new entry policies for foreign nationals, Maria Sanchez was in Vietnam
for three weeks, went to Cambodia for a week and returned to Vietnam for a seminar.
At a London sports ground, Maya Hassan looks on with pride as around 30 women,
nearly all Muslims and from ethnic minorities, join a self-defense class that she
organized in response to a wave of riots that saw violent, racist ...
A look back at 2018 to notch up Vietnamese football's achievements under South
Korean coach Park Hang-seo.
Once activated, it inconspicuously transmits location details to the network of
responders within 90 seconds and records audio.
These streetside eateries have survived the tests of time thanks just to word of
mouth.
Gambling laws have been relaxed and the race is on to corner the billion-dollar
market.
What happens when you heat the planet up?
The tiny uninhabited island off Binh Thuan Province attracts thousands of birds
every summer.
Chinese-driven banana boom has left few locals untouched, but not everyone is
smiling.
Enjoy a night of spoken poetry from Harri Badham and his band of merry friends.
Leaving their youth behind, they brought home physical and emotional pains that
could not be healed but only eased by their faith in Buddhism.
Indonesian warplanes staged a large-scale exercise on the edge of South China Sea
territory claimed by Beijing.
World number one Jannik Sinner had a surprisingly straightforward 6-1, 6-4 victory
over an injured Daniil Medvedev on Thursday to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-
finals, where he could face chief rival Carlos Alcaraz.
Expensive airfares, limited entertainment options and competition from China are
causing a decline in the number of Thai tourists visiting Vietnam, industry
insiders said.
Thailand's tourism operators have called for a long-term plan to manage floods and
storms to prevent possible damage to tourism and the economy, following the floods
in northern provinces and a deadly landslide in Phuket.
Philippine police raided a Chinese-run scam center in the capital Manila on
Thursday, arresting dozens of Filipino and foreign workers who allegedly tricked
people into investing in a "manipulated" trading platform.
The HCMC Department of Health has proposed declaring a measles outbreak in the city
and initiating a vaccination campaign after hundreds of cases were confirmed the
past months.
Gymnast Sunisa Lee said she was craving a bowl of Vietnamese noodle soup as a
celebration after she finished her competitions at the Paris Olympics.
A woman in southern Vietnam has been prosecuted for using the excuse of needing
money to treat her daughter's chronic diabetes, and making the girl, a virgin, have
sex with a man for VND30 million (US$1,200).
The body of a spade-toothed whale -- a species so rare it has never been seen alive
-- appears to have washed up on a New Zealand beach, scientists say.
Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at a political rally
Saturday, leaving the FBI hunting for information about how a gunman could attack a
former US president.
A fried chicken seller in Thailand has become a social media phenomenon thanks to
her resemblance to Lisa, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink.
After a month of commuting by public bus in Hanoi, a reader nicknamed 'Cho May'
shared a review highlighting more cons than pros.
A man in Lang Son Province broke and entered a local temple to steal five taels of
gold and purchase a motorbike as a birthday gift for his lover.
A court in Muslim-majority Indonesia has handed a comedian a seven-month prison
sentence for blasphemy after he made a joke about the name Muhammad, a local legal
official said Tuesday.
The 130-year-old building faces demolition to make way for the city's admin center
expansion.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York leads Islamic art tours to improve
understanding of its contributions to the world heritage.
Workers in Vietnam needs less time for a promotion than others in the region.
A travel database has confirmed that Vietnam's biggest cities are indeed very
affordable.
The middle-aged woman stayed out drinking with the man until the early hours,
before ransacking his apartment.
Lawmakers are set to debate a new proposal to lift the retirement age in Vietnam.
The move comes after a recent crackdown on illegal Chinese tour guides.
Vietnamese defender Doan Van Hau and his wife Doan Hai My, a Miss Vietnam 2020 top
10 finalist, enjoyed dishes such as soy-marinated crabs and octopus bibimbap during
their trip to Seoul.
Four people have been sentenced to prison in southern Ca Mau Province for
disguising a Vietnamese fishing vessel as Malaysian to engage in illegal fishing
activities in foreign waters.
A store owner in China has been arrested for poisoning villagers with rat poison-
laced snacks, seeking revenge after being ridiculed for remaining unmarried at the
age of 39.
The Ministry of Construction has warned that the new land price list is likely to
drive up construction costs, causing a 15-20% hike in housing prices.
Two Vietnamese mountaineers were rescued from the Matterhorn, a mountain on the
border of Italy and Switzerland, after being stranded in extreme weather conditions
on Monday.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold ring price surged by 0.75% Monday morning to a new all-
time high of VND80.8 million (US$3,285.68) per tael.
From a border village in the southern Tay Ninh Province, a Vietnamese student
overcame educational barriers to achieve an impressive 8.5 on the IELTS through
self-study.
A Quang Nam Province court handed the death penalty on Tuesday to a drug dealer who
was caught red-handed with two kilograms of drugs.
A cooking class for foreign visitors in Ho Chi Minh City, costing approximately
US$30-45 per person for four dishes, has become a popular attraction.
A Cathay Pacific Airways flight attendant was observed holding a detached toilet
door while seated in the cabin crew area during a 16-hour flight from Hong Kong to
New York.
Japan set a record high for monthly visitors in June, official data showed on
Friday, as its weak yen fueled a tourism boom that is becoming a key driver for the
economy.
Eleven members of a family returning home from a wake died Thursday when their
pick-up truck collided with a passenger bus in northern Philippines, police said.
'The New City' will cost an estimated $3 billion and take up five percent of the
city's totalland area.
Getting off the beaten track is always better than following the crowds.
Sadly, the ugly claw of urbanization has reached the mountain retreat; but luckily,
parts of the town have held on to its original essence.
Meet the volunteers who know how to make your tastebuds happy with vegan banh xeo.
Get your stomach ready for a special buffet night to celebrate Hung Kings' Day.
A new study would focus on countries that have chronic goods trade surpluses with
the U.S., including China, Japan and Vietnam.
United Airlines had to respond to a series of viral tweets in a case dubbed as
'Leggings-gate.'
The country takes a tough stance on drugs, and perpetrators may face the death
penalty.
Singapore property developer Keppel Ltd is set to sell a 70% stake in HCMC
residential property Saigon Sports City to two Vietnamese companies for VND7.4
trillion (US$300 million).
A woman from India disappeared in Malaysia's capital Friday when pavement collapsed
beneath her and she fell into a sinkhole where she may have been swept away by an
underground water current, police said.
A Paris court Thursday rejected an appeal by a French-Vietnamese woman who has been
trying to sue Monsanto and other makers of Agent Orange for the chemical's use in
the Vietnam War.
Xuan Hap first met Yuria eight years ago in a church not knowing that he would one
day propose marriage to her with a box of oranges.
Gymnast Carlos Yulo took a firm stand in support of his girlfriend, content creator
Chloe San Jose, amid a growing rift with his mother Angelica Poquiz Yulo.
"Facial enhancement fillers" injected into a Vietnamese woman at a spa in Japan
rendered her blind.
Must see: Awesome clothes, awesome performance.
Each of the project's 98 Sky Villas will be covered in ferns and have a private
swimming pool and gold-plated elevator.
New statistics show a five-star hotel room in the capital now costs an average of
$151 a night, compared to $118 in Saigon.
Its only five days until Mid-Autumn Festival. Have you got any plans to spend the
full-moon night yet? If not, the list below might help.
It was a unique experience for many of the runners, from beautiful rice terraces to
cute pigs.
Go green as you take in the best the city has to offer.
Rubbish and foul mudflats are causing trouble for residents living near Hanoi's
biggest lake.
A passenger alerted the flight crew.
Who says a modern approach can't bring you closer to nature?
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Thousands gather to urge Thais to vote in Sunday's referendum.
But police say there was no explosion in incident near migrant center.
The Ben Thanh Suoi Tien line will open three years ahead of schedule.
Hanois top leader is determined to turn the city into a green living space.
With the U.S. presidential election just over two weeks away, Democrat Kamala
Harris visited two churches on Sunday while her Republican rival, Donald Trump,
visited another kind of American temple: a McDonald's, where he again accused
Harris of lying about ...
The world's 26 poorest countries, home to 40% of the most poverty-stricken people,
are more in debt than at any time since 2006 and increasingly vulnerable to natural
disasters and other shocks, a new World Bank report showed on Sunday. ...
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has finalized five candidates to lead
their national team, including former Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo, as they are
willing to offer a high salary for the position.
Property tycoon Truong My Lan has requested a court to return to her two Hermes
albino crocodile bags, among other assets, that were confiscated during the
investigation.
The Thai government on Sept. 25 kicked off the first phase of a US$14 billion
digital wallet handout scheme that aims to stimulate the economy.
Brand value and image play a crucial role in attracting and retaining customers,
ultimately impacting market share, according to Guo Zhi Feng, CEO of Chicilon
Media.
A Vietnamese coffee cup sold at a local store costs only VND15,000 ($0.60), but why
are customers willing to shell out four or five times more for the same drink at
foreign brand outlets?
My husbands family, who cherishes the idea of having a son, barely tolerates my
presence and often suggests I should have another child or allow my husband to
father a son with someone else.
A fugitive who was on the run for six years was arrested on Aug. 1 when she arrived
in HCMC on a flight from Thailand.
Some apartment developers in HCMC are seeing a rise in sales amid signs of a
recovery in demand.
A couple of Western tourists were found sneaking into a riverside resort in a small
town of Thailand and having sex after they got drunk, prompting authorities to take
action.
A Da Nang airport cleaner returned a bag containing cash worth nearly $54,000 to a
Japanese tourist who forgot it earlier this week.
Its the stuff of an Indiana Jones movie: supernatural kings, ancient tombs, and
government-backed archaeologists striving to harness the power of legend for a
greater cause.
Customers can find all sorts of items at this 24/7 market in Ho Chi Minh City.
A group of 40 Chinese was robbed in a Paris hotel parking lot. Beijing urges France
to do more for safety.
Vingroup is expected to start introducing 'Made in Vietnam' cars to the market
within the next two years.
A chain of houses has been swept into the river in An Giang.
Once just another downtown street, Nguyen Hue is now a top tourist attraction and a
family-friendly venue.
The monthly minimum wages for 2017 will increase by 7.3 percent, the lowest level
since 2007.
Trade remedies applied on stainless steel products are actually harming consumers
and domestic enterprises.
Each night as she turns to lull her youngest child to sleep, Thu Ha stretches her
arm to embrace the older one, afraid that one of them might feel left out
Masan Consumer has unveiled a plan to upgrade its MCH listing to the Ho Chi Minh
Stock Exchange (HoSE), aiming to enhance the valuation of Masan's stocks, including
MCH and MSN, as of Sept. 26.
Total deposits from citizens at banks have reached a new all-time high of VND6.8
quadrillion (US$276.3 billion) as of the end of July, according to the State Bank
of Vietnam.
Annie Kilner, wife of Manchester City star Kyle Walker, has reportedly demanded 15
million ($19.93 million) to give their troubled marriage another chance after he
fathered two children with a mistress.
British rock band Coldplay's upcoming tour of India has triggered a police
investigation and dismayed fans after scalpers bought up cheap tickets to resell
online for more than $1,000 apiece.
The Singapore dollar is trading at its strongest level in almost a decade against
the U.S. dollar amid lower U.S. interest rates coupled with investors' confidence
in its resilient economy.
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways said that a fire broke out at one of
its business lounges on Saturday, leading to the evacuation of over 200 passengers.
The Philippine government said on Friday it has begun flying home "distressed"
Filipino workers from Laos following a cyber scam crackdown at a shady special
economic zone near the country's border with Myanmar and Thailand.
Inspired by the red corrugated iron roof of his home, Le Quang Vu envisioned a 150-
square-metre national flag, featuring a five-pointed yellow star, painted across
his rooftop.
A gym in South Korea has caused a stir by displaying a sign that prohibits middle-
aged women, igniting a debate over whether the rule discriminates against older
women.
The note was dated June 12, 1886 and carries faint German handwriting.
Secessionist lawmakers voted 70 to 10 in the 135-member parliament Friday to
declare Catalonia 'a republic in the form of an independent and sovereign state.'
Rising public debt and budget losses can't be solved by a simple tax hike, argues a
research fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Death of teenager sparked rare public outrage over war on drugs.
The expedition team found dozens of archaeological relics, mainly pottery, stone
tools, human teeth and bone fragments.
The low-cost housing project developed for workers in Binh Duong Province has been
a big hit and the whole country is in awe.
Flower traders had no time to react when the unexpected rain hit on January 25.
German Chancellor says Britain's decision to leave the European Union is a
watershed moment, but warns against hasty reactions.
The drug ecstasy is making a comeback in Europe, spreading as a mainstream party
narcotic away from its niche use at dance clubs and reaching new young users, the
Lisbon-based European drug agency said on Tuesday in a report.
Children aged between nine and 15from seven countries in the ASEAN Community will
gather in Hanoi to attend an art festival between May 29 and June 2 to honor
cultural exchanges and boost mutual understanding.
Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced he will retire after the Davis Cup finals in
November, ending a career which brought 22 Grand Slam titles, global respect and
inspired epic, iconic rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a working breakfast with his Lao and Cambodian
counterparts, Sonexay Siphandone and Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, in Vientiane on
Wednesday to review, evaluate, and promote cooperation among the three countries.
Vietnams fishery exports reached $7.16 billion in the first 9 months of this year,
a year-on-year increase of 8.5%, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and
Producers (VASEP) has reported.
World number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he was not in a "comfortable" situation
as his doping case dragged on, but insisted he felt ready for his first match at
the Shanghai Masters.
Vietnam continues to be a top Asian destination for travelers from South Korea,
with emerging cities witnessing impressive spending growth, according to the latest
analysis from world leader in digital payments Visa.
Despite earning VND20 million (US$811) each month, I am unable to save for myself
as I am continuously paying off debts incurred by my mother, who has a gambling
addiction.
A 128GB iPhone 16, the cheapest model in the new iPhone lineup, costs US$897 in
this Southeast Asian country, according to price tracking website Nukeni.
An Indian court has ruled in favor of a local restaurant named "Burger King," which
had been using the name more than a decade before the American fast-food chain
began operating in India.
A fire that tore through a shopping center in southwestern China has killed 16
people, state media reported Thursday.
Fluent in English and Arabic, Koike projects an image as an internationalist rarely
seen in navel-gazing Japanese politics.
Tour operators have been given three designs to choose from to replace their old
wooden junks with metal cruisers.
A closer look into human spirituality, superstitions and migrations.
We pray, we kiss, we indulge. We do everything to have a piece of this wonderful
world.
Trump may seem entertaining, but his madness won't mean anything good for Vietnam.
French legacy lives on in Vietnam's southern metropolis.
It looks like Vietnamese workers will have to tighten their belts with a tough year
ahead.
The drug ecstasy is making a comeback in Europe, spreading as a mainstream party
narcotic away from its niche use at dance clubs and reaching new young users, the
Lisbon-based European drug agency said on Tuesday in a report.
Children aged between nine and 15from seven countries in the ASEAN Community will
gather in Hanoi to attend an art festival between May 29 and June 2 to honor
cultural exchanges and boost mutual understanding.
Thailand's economy outpaced expectations in the first quarter to expand at the
fastest annual rate in three years, providing some relief for a military government
that has struggled to stimulate growth in the two years since it seized power.
Interviews with dozens of women who have worked for Donald Trump or interacted with
him socially reveal a pattern of often unsettling personal behavior by the
Republican presidential candidate, The New York Times reported on Saturday.
The costliest prime retail location in the Asia-Pacific region is a shopping
district with annual rents of US$1,493 per square foot (US$16,071 per square
meter), according to Cushman & Wakefield.
Yang Qiumei, managing director at the Hong Kong stock exchange, has inherited a
stake worth US$1.5 billion in Chinese AI giant SenseTime from her late husband, the
firm's co-founder.
The finance and health ministries have proposed a minimum increase of 10% in the
excise tax on liquor, on the World Health Organizations recommendation.
At 30, I considered marrying someone arranged by my family as a quick solution to
fulfill their desires and alleviate my loneliness.
Vietnams economic growth is expected to pick up in 2024, driven by a rebound in
manufactured exports and tourism, and recovering consumption and business
investment, the World Bank (WB) said on August 26 in a new report.
After nearly two decades, a project to expand a street bordering HCMC's Tan Son
Nhat international airport remains incomplete as affected families disagree with
the compensation.
Thailand authorities have closed a zipline tourist attraction in Chiang Mai
following an accident that killed a Chinese female tourist and injured her husband
last week.
A nearly 10-meter-high hillside collapsed onto a couple's house in the northern
mountainous province of Lang Son on Sunday morning, resulting in their deaths.
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and pay a
fine of $243.6 million to resolve a U.S. Justice Department investigation into two
737 MAX fatal crashes, the government said in a court filing on ...
National flags, banners, stickers and scarves are in high-demand in Ho Chi Minh
City and Hanoi.
One pair of shoes that we make is valued more than our whole months salary.
Copycats, ivory and tiger paws are just some of the things you can buy on the
countrys most popular social network.
Disgruntled drivers lament their cars are no different to bicycles.
One storm may have redefined the definition of paradise bliss in one fell swoop.
Experience waterway life just 30 minutes from downtown Saigon at this riverside
resort in Binh Chanh District.
Locals suspect fishermen killed it as a revenge for biting their nets and eating
their fish.
Christmas in Vietnam feels like Valentines Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Halloween
all rolled into one.
Revisit the week with top stories compiled by VnExpress International's editors.
Pet lovers went extremely naive when it came to the cute animals.
The Philippines votes for a new president on Monday after an acrimonious election
campaign that revealed popular disgust with the country's ruling elite for failing
to make inroads into poverty and inequality despite years of robust economic
growth.
HCMC is set to transform its Nha Rong
South Korean lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill that criminalizes possessing or
watching sexually explicit deepfake images and videos, with penalties set to
include prison terms and fines.
A sinkhole, approximately five meters wide and one meter deep, has emerged near the
entrance of the Bunga Raya Complex at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in
Malaysia.
A blaze lasting three hours completely destroyed a 13,000-square-meter wood
processing factory in an industrial zone of the southern Dong Nai Province on
Thursday night.
A truck driver responsible for a series of collisions that result in the death of a
woman and her three children in Hanoi on Tuesday was found to have used drugs
before driving.
This railway crosses numerous time zones, linking a capital to the far eastern
regions of a vast country.
Germany survived a scare to finish top of Group A at Euro 2024 as Niclas
Fuellkrug's stoppage-time goal rescued a 1-1 draw against Switzerland on Sunday,
while Hungary's Barnabas Varga suffered a sickening injury in a 1-0 win that
eliminated ...
While policymakers debate raising the retirement age, many seniors are spending
their golden years earning money anyway.
For Hun Sen, critical media are 'like children challenging their father.'
A sea of green awaits after you touch down at Noi Bai airport.
From a shooter hell-bent on revenge to a bungling burglar, anything goes for a
ticket into the Hanoi Academy of Theater and Cinema.
Urban landscaping, aesthetics and budget management have turned into a not so
pretty mess.
A local bile farm has handed over the bears and the animals are about to start
their new life at a sanctuary.
The unexpected success in 2014 has turned Nguyen Ha Dong into a star of Vietnam's
startup scene in recent years.
In response to concerns about the possible environmental damage a $1.2 billion
paper plant could do to the Mekong River, Chinese investors say they will use a
high-tech treatment system to purify waste water from the plant.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal may disintegrate the unity of 10
countries in the Southeast Asian region, Thailands daily newspaper The Nation cited
a former World Trade Organization senior officer as saying.
Supot Kalasong was driving home one afternoon in April when he heard a bang and
assumed he had blown his newly-patched tire.
More than 1,500 people and 182 vehicles from both military and civilian forces are
searching for a missing pilot and his crashed fighter jet off the coast of central
Vietnam, according to the Ministry of National Defense.
Following China's decision to ban reality shows featuring minors, Thai Thuy Linh, a
famous Vietnamese pop singer, writes about the relationship between stardom and
children.
Animals Asia has released a new video showing Tuffy, one of the bears rescued from
a bear bile farm in Vietnam, enjoying his first moments of freedom after years of
torture in a tiny cage.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted an official welcome ceremony for Chinese
Premier Li Qiang, who is on a three-day official visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi on
October 13 with the highest protocol for visiting foreign heads of governments.
Hours after the intense Beijing final where he beat world's number one Jannik
Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz invited him and his team to board a midnight private flight
to Shanghai for the Masters 1000.
I have a friend. When in Vietnam, she thought Western education was modern and
advanced, and it would be fine to just bring it all back to apply in Vietnam.
Netflix is partnering with rapper 50 Cent to produce a docuseries on American
rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, focusing on the sexual abuse and violent threat
allegations against him.
People in central Vietnam have secured boats, reinforced monuments, and prepared
for flooding as a storm is forecast to make landfall on Thursday afternoon.
Vietnam is the 13th cheapest country to buy an iPhone 16, according to a ranking
list compiled by price tracking website Nukeni.
A 44-year-old woman in southern Binh Duong Province died after floodwaters swept
away her pick-up truck on Friday.
The family behind Seven & i Holdings Co., owner of 7-Eleven convenience stores,
will likely receive a large payout if they agree to sell their shares to a
competitor which operates Circle K outlets.
A man in northern Vietnam has been arrested for leading a gang of 20 others, using
swords and other weapons to cut off motorbike license plates and posting the act
online.
From a colorful, sometimes controversial opening ceremony to boxers caught up in a
gender row to respectful bows on the gymnastics podium, the 2024 Olympics served up
many memorable moments.
American former tennis star Serena Williams expressed her displeasure on social
media after reportedly being denied service at a restaurant in The Peninsula Paris,
a five-star hotel.
A fire engulfed a garage in Hoi An City early Friday morning, causing 21 electric
tourist vehicles to go up in flames.
Five people, including a four-year-old child, were killed in a massive explosion at
a pyrotechnics warehouse in the southern Philippines, emergency services said
Sunday.
A local man in Nasushiobara City in Japans Tochigi Prefecture has pocketed a
Guinness World Record after planting a clover that has 63 leaves.
The living are not paying for 'luxury' paper replicas this year to burn and send to
the afterlife.
For a number of investors, the nightmare of 2007 is still here.
The house has room for dozens of tourists to stay for free, and all you have to do
is plant a tree.
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has requested for an establishment of a start-
up stock market through the collaboration between state agencies and Ho Chi Minh
City (HCMC).
Nicolas Simon, the veteran line producer that helped create Transformers 3 and
Avengers: Age of Ultron, shared his experience of making the first blockbuster to
be filmed Vietnam.
The village has long been beset by poverty and a lack of development. Residents are
almost entirely dependent on government aid, and social problems such as alcohol
abuse are rife.
The U.S. dollar fell slightly against the Vietnamese dong Friday morning and
dropped to a one-week low against major peers.
Some 46% of businesses in Singapore plan to ramp up hiring in the fourth quarter of
2024, a survey has found.
Qiu Feng, a Shaolin monk celebrated for his martial arts performances and social
media influence, died at the age of 21 in a traffic accident in Zhejiang Province,
China.
A U.K. regulator on Tuesday said it proposed to fine three of England's biggest
water suppliers a combined 168 million (US$214 million) for failure over sewage
management.
Imported cars increased their share of the auto market by 7.9 percentage points
from a year earlier to a full 50% in the first half of 2024.
A fire broke out in Trok Pho community of Bangkok's Chinatown, a popular tourist
destination in Thailand, last Saturday, injuring at least 30 people and damaged a
three-star hotel.
An Eva Air Boeing 777 plane suffered a damaged wing at HCMCs Tan Son Nhat Airport
after accidentally taxiing into a parking bay and hitting a light pole.
Five people, including a four-year-old child, were killed in a massive explosion at
a pyrotechnics warehouse in the southern Philippines, emergency services said
Sunday.
A Kai Havertz penalty and a Jamal Musiala strike gave Germany a 2-0 win over
Denmark on Saturday as the host nation reached the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after a
dramatic game that was delayed by almost half an hour in ...
A Nepali man whose followers believe him to be a reincarnation of Buddha has been
convicted of child sexual abuse, a court official said Tuesday.
China's Yungang Buddhist Grottoes, a UNESCO heritage site, has triggered public
criticism for installing a set of digital timers above a row of toilet cubicles in
a female washroom.
On Vietnam Womens Day October 20, let us remember that we still need change in
everyday attitude and behavior to help women's advancement.
Discover street food from the 'city of love' in Vietnam's southern metropolis.
An expedition into the majestic Tu Lan Cave is a once in a lifetime experience.
'Id love to visit the city center just once, but Im afraid I might get lost.'
Its not strange to find yourself standing in line waiting for a crispy pancake at
this restaurant.
84 percent of people now consider climate change a 'global catastrophic risk.'
Ha Long Bay, Hoi An and Hue stand out as some of the must-see places in the
country.
The development of golf courses to target affluent tourists has been a
controversial matter in Vietnam.
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A 58-year-old driver has been fined after stopping his van and sleeping on an
emergency stopping area of the Vinh Hao
Thai authorities are set to inspect fire safety standards on all passenger buses
equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders, following a bus fire that
claimed 23 lives in suburban Bangkok on Tuesday.
Former FLC chairman Trinh Van Quyet has appealed for a reduction in his year jail
sentence and the compensation he has to pay victims of his fraud and pump-and-dump
schemes.
Truong My Lan has denied accusations she masterminded a VND30-trillion ($1.2
billion) bond scheme fraud, but expressed willingness to use her personal assets to
compensate victims.
The U.S. dollar Thursday morning rose slightly against the Vietnamese dong after
reaching a near four-week high against the euro.
A wildfire in the hills near Los Angeles exploded overnight, torching dozens of
homes as its footprint swelled 1,000% by Wednesday.
A day after typhoon Yagi made landfall, Vu Van Dien in Quang Ninh Province found
his family had nothing left.
On the first day of their tour of Vietnam on Tuesday, a group of 4,500 tourists
from a major Indian pharmaceutical company visited Hoa Lo Prison and Temple of
Literature in Hanoi, with many praising the friendliness of locals.
Many readers find a VND100,000 (US$4) price tag for coffee in Vietnam too steep,
with some saying they would prefer to spend a quarter of that amount
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday launched a US$1.7 billion canal
project that aims to provide a new link from the Mekong River to the sea.
Immigration authorities in Indonesia have announced plans to enhance immigration
control measures for foreign visitors to Bali, a popular holiday destination, amid
a surge in tourist arrivals.
A cell phone power bank left by a passenger at the international terminal of HCMC's
Tan Son Nhat Airport combusted into flames on Tuesday night.
Rice exports could generate a record US$5 billion this year if the current pace of
shipment is maintained, a rice exporter has forecast.
A Kai Havertz penalty and a Jamal Musiala strike gave Germany a 2-0 win over
Denmark on Saturday as the host nation reached the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after a
dramatic game that was delayed by almost half an hour in ...
A Nepali man whose followers believe him to be a reincarnation of Buddha has been
convicted of child sexual abuse, a court official said Tuesday.
Thai authorities have launched a probe into a case involving three missing seized
oil smuggling vessels after a leaked chat showed a connection between some police
and oil smuggling gang, local media reported.
'Vietnam is willing to create favorable conditions for Chinese enterprises to do
business and invest in Vietnam.'
Traffic in Ho Chi Minh City is messy and complicated. So are the definitions.
Producers insist that the economy needs more steel in the wake of the Formosa
scandal.
Grandpas are keeping the engines running on the classic bikes that will soon go out
of production in Asia.
Vietnam, the third largest rice exporter after Thailand and India, saw its rice
imports skyrocket by 57%, hitting nearly $1 billion in the first nine months of
this year, establishing a new record.
Thao Dien Ward, home to the largest expat community in Ho Chi Minh City, has been
ranked 16th in a list of the world's 38 coolest neighborhoods by British magazine
Time Out.
Hong Kong has surpassed Singapore to become the top financial center in the Asia-
Pacific region and one of the top three globally, according to a new report.
A crocodile farm in Thailand has culled 125 of the reptiles because of fears they
could escape during ongoing floods and endanger human lives, the owner said
Wednesday.
South Korea has recorded a significant rise in student dropouts at national
universities in provincial areas, with nearly 90,000 voluntarily leaving between
2019 and 2023.
The second Krong Pak durian festival held from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 in the Central
Highlands province of Dak Lak will feature a series of activities such as a street
parade, an ao dai parade and culinary events.
Slovakian-born goalkeeper Patrick Le Giang has signed a lucrative three-year deal
with HCMC FC with a monthly salary of VND450 million ($18,000) and huge bonuses
that can go up to US$1 million.
Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min's father has been accused of verbally abusing
a young player at his football academy in South Korea, according to a police
interview transcript given to AFP by a lawyer on Monday.
A tropical depression in the South China Sea may evolve into a storm Saturday
night, inducing rough seas, strong winds and rains.
A Hanoi court has sentenced a 15-year-old boy to four years in prison for attacking
his 33-year-old begging companion with a knife and leaving him permanently
bedridden.
A man in Hanoi was hospitalized in a coma after smoking an e-cigarette laced with
marijuana.
Quy Nhon boasts long, broad, sandy beaches and turquoise sea, whats left of a Cham
empire, a paradise of food, and much more.
For a city known for its heat, humidity and tropical rains, the cooler temperatures
are a breath of fresh air.
Okpunkolo Osa is hoping his new colorful murals on the streets of Lagos will help
Nigerians to see street art in a positive light.
Reports suggested the man was simply too tired to see the night through.
The Taiwanese fish killer will still require approval by Vietnamese government
before it can go ahead with tests of its first blast furnace.
Cancer will kill 5.5 million women, a 60-percent increase in less than two decades.
Vietnam is set to record around 34,000 new cases of lung cancer by 2020.
Behind the scenes, Western countries have been accusing China of not sticking to
its own goals.
"The new [Lao] government is more influenced by the Vietnamese than the Chinese."
Saigon Jewelry Company gold ring price rose 0.13% Monday morning to a new all-time
high of VND79.2 million (US$3,222.78) per tael.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State
President To Lam, his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived in
Hanoi on Tuesday, concluding a three-day state visit to China.
With a diverse range of business activities and products consumed in markets
worldwide, Masan Group boasts a substantial workforce of nearly 40,000 employees,
spanning multiple countries including Vietnam, the U.S., Australia, and India.
Many people in my apartment building could not sleep the other night because a
group of Airbnb renters held a noisy party on the balcony until five or six in the
morning.
An alliance of leading Australians has demanded the government impose a total ban
on gambling ads in a country that racks up some of the biggest losses per person in
the world.
A pho eatery in Ho Chi Minh City wins over customers with its handmade noodles,
crafted right in front of them, and served in a broth that simmers for 24 hours.
A man has been fined VND28 million (US$1,110) for driving on the wrong side of an
expressway in Ninh Thuan Province and not having a driver's license.
Chua Cau (Japanese Pagoda Bridge), a historic landmark in the ancient city of Hoi
An, has reopened to visitors following a 19-month closure for restoration work.
A video capturing a tourist kicking and slapping deer in Japans Nara Park has gone
viral on social media and triggered criticism for violence against animals.
Nine out of ten Vietnamese people have a mobile broadband subscription, and most
are smartphone users, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital
connectivity.
Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort offers a serene retreat in Vietnam's northwest
region, providing a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
A tourist from the U.K. recently claimed Singapore is not worth visiting for a
holiday, calling the city state "the most overrated place in the world" in a 20-
minute-long video.
Hanoi police have identified three men as the main suspects who chased after a 22-
year-old girl and fired pellets that killed her after a dispute at a birthday
party.
A woman in Indonesia fell to her death from the third floor of a gym after she
stumbled off a treadmill and tumbled through an open window.
Companies can see the long-term potential of the country's rapidly expanding online
shopping sector.
Would you sell the remnants of a broken relationship to a stranger?
In the next decade, economic losses and health costs due to climate disasters are
projected to reach at least $360 billion annually.
What does climate change look like? For many people, the first or perhaps only
image that comes to mind is of smokestacks, or polarbears perched on ice floes.
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The launch of the new benchmark index on Monday feels like the start of a merger
between the country's two main exchanges.
As a local, I often struggle to find reliable information on Vietnam's hidden gems,
so I can only imagine the challenges foreign tourists face when exploring this
beautiful country.
Millions of Thai citizens are set to receive cash from a digital wallet handout
scheme established by Thailand's government to stimulate economic activity and
support vulnerable groups.
A subsidiary of South Korean electronics giant Samsung that has operations in the
northern province of Bac Ninh is set to invest another US$1.8 billion there.
My family consumes pork daily, prepared in various styles, and only occasionally
switches to chicken or fish. Is this a healthy practice? (Ha, 34, Hanoi)
The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs has proposed a 9-day Tet holiday
for 2025, spanning from Jan. 25 to Feb. 2.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif defied a major gender controversy to win gold at the
Paris Olympics on Friday in front of a pulsating Roland Garros crowd that roared
her to victory.
Police in Thailand have arrested a U.S. tourist for allegedly stabbing an
Australian man to death at a popular beach in Krabi Province.
A policeman in northern Ha Giang Province rushed down a stream to rescue a family
swept away by a flash flood on Monday, as downpours pummeled several areas in the
north.
A YouTuber who allegedly directed a helicopter to shoot fireworks at a speeding
Lamborghini for a "crazy stupid" video has been arrested in California, U.S.
prosecutors said Thursday.
For these villagers, this new year fire is more sacred than the Olympic flame.
Growing dependence on China's investments highlights economic, political
vulnerability of SEA countries.
Photographer Le The Thang spent two years traveling across Vietnam capturing the
best of the country's famous landmarks from above.
'There are serious questions about who benefits
'Maybe increasing the [traffic] fines and giving a percentage to the police' would
deter corruption.
From Hanoi to London and New Delhi, there are a million ways to celebrate your
beliefs.
Who says chaotic and messy cant be beautiful?
The Vietnamese version of the book has been released amid unwavering interest in
Singapores journey to prosperity.
In fact, a lot more. Over the past decade shipments to Vietnam have quadrupled,
with machinery and equipment topping the list.
And anti-terror investigators put on Nice attack case.
The government is reviewing a series of legal documents so that private businesses
will no longer think setting up a business in Vietnam is a major risk.
Property developer Truong My Lan told a court Thursday that the US$4.5 billion she
transferred to other countries and received back belonged to her and not Saigon
Commercial Bank.
AI engineers are among the top earners in Vietnam's IT industry with salaries of
US$1,110-2,060 a month, excluding bonuses, but not many climb to this level of pay.
Surging global investments in artificial intelligence and easing inflation give
developing Asia a launch pad for sustained economic growth in 2024 and 2025, the
Asian Development Bank said Wednesday.
It takes 53.1 days wages for the average Vietnamese person to buy a 128 GB iPhone
16 Pro, according to e-commerce platform Picodi.coms iPhone Index.
Short-term rents for serviced apartments in HCMC has increased by 10-15% in the
third quarter compared to a year earlier.
Young Vietnamese are increasingly using Threads, a new social media platform, to
brag about their financial achievements.
Travelers quickly banded together to rescue a driver trapped in a burning car
during an eight-vehicle crash on Phu My Bridge in HCMC this week, completing the
mission in two minutes.
Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge was hoping for a dream finale to
his career at the age of 39 but ended up handing over his running shoes to a fan.
A boiler explosion at a tofu-manufacturing facility in northern Thai Nguyen
Province killed one person and injured two others on Wednesday.
A truck crashed into a motorcycle and causing the death of a woman and her three
children in Hanoi's Hoai Duc District on Tuesday afternoon.
Daffy Tong, the former boyfriend of the late actor Leslie Cheung, has reportedly
entered a new romantic relationship with a man.
Long Trieu, tucked away at The Reverie Saigon Hotel in downtown HCMC, has earned a
Michelin star for its authentic Cantonese dishes, with a focus on local
ingredients.
Vietnam's central bank has guaranteed the banks future in the wake of Tran Phuong
Binh's downfall.
It is believed the guardians of Vietnamese homes will report back to the Jade
Emperor if we've been good or bad the past year.
From China Town to a Cambodian market and Japanese street, Saigon is a melting pot
when it comes to food.
The Mekong province is around an hour away from Saigon, and has everything to
provide the perfect getaway.
The vibrant and crowded Saigon offers an area for people to have fun and relax
without being bothered by incessant traffic.Nguyen Hue, Saigons first walking
street, is the perfect place to do just that. But wait! It's not just about ...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is considering gradually moving Vietnam to another
group of developing countries in its criteria for loans, which means the nation
will no longer receive concessional loans from the bank in a few years ahead.
A heavily armed man who said he was heading to a Los Angeles-area pride parade was
arrested early on Sunday in nearby Santa Monica, but there was no apparent link
with the deadly mass shooting in Florida, authorities said.
As lawmakers across the United States battle over whether to allow transgender
Americans to use public restrooms that match their gender identities, universities
are scrambling to ensure that dorms meet federal standards.
Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam arrived at Chinggis Khaan
International Airport in Ulaanbaatar on Monday morning, beginning a state visit to
Mongolia at the invitation of President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh.
A 32-year-old Taiwanese man was arrested for attempting to smuggle two kilograms of
methamphetamine into Vietnam from Cambodia, Tay Ninh Province police reported.
Searchers dug into the mud of a flooded mangrove swamp outside Bangkok on Friday
for plane fragments and the remains of the five Chinese passengers and four Thai
flight crew members believed killed in a crash shortly after takeoff.
A helicopter crashed into the roof of a hotel in the popular northern Australian
tourist town of Cairns, killing the pilot and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of
guests, authorities said on Monday.
A cargo ship navigating the Vam Nao River in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang
struck and capsized a ferry on Tuesday afternoon, ejecting three passengers into
the water.
Hong Kong International Airport has resumed normal operations after a mistake in a
software update sparked hours-long outages in global computer systems.
Donald Trump made a triumphant entrance during the first night of the Republican
National Convention on Monday, receiving a raucous ovation from the party faithful
two days after a would-be assassin's bullet grazed his right ear.
Senior citizens sway to old-time tunes at a former kindergarten in northern China,
as educators turn their sights away from children in the face of a rapidly ageing
population and a baby bust.
A strawberry yogurt oatmeal pudding is a healthy dessert that is quick to make
without the need for an oven.
Signature dishes from 12 countries were on offer for locals and visitors to sample.
'I've asked them not to show off... I still watch them.'
Vietnam is the biggest beer market in Southeast Asia, consuming nearly 4 billion
liters last year.
This kayak tour in Hoi An will certainly help you earn some good karma.
Jordan Vogt-Roberts is expected to touch down again in Vietnam to accept the
position this month.
'We don't expect record years every year, but the ongoing long-term warming trend
is clear.'
As lawmakers across the United States battle over whether to allow transgender
Americans to use public restrooms that match their gender identities, universities
are scrambling to ensure that dorms meet federal standards.
China told the United States on Tuesday that it should play a constructive role in
safeguarding peace in the disputed South China Sea (Vietnam's East Sea), as U.S.
Secretary of State John Kerry called for talks and a peaceful resolution. ...
Australian police said on Friday that they had arrested 14 people, including six
Malaysian and eight Chinese nationals, in connection with the importation of
approximately 200 kilograms (440.92 lb) of methamphetamine into the country.
White-collar worker Vu Duy Kien spent months planning the robbery but it turned out
to be as simple as driving away in a car loaded with gold.
Ho Chi Minh City has asked a famous designer to make a traditional Vietnamese dress
ao dai for the U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama on the occasion of the U.S.
President's visit.
An expanding Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast on Wednesday
(local time), spawning tornadoes and lashing the region with rain as it threatened
the Tampa Bay area, where it could deliver a life-threatening surge of seawater.
Mercedes-Benz Vietnam has secured a five-year extension on its 100,000 sq.m land
lease in HCMC's Go Vap District, allowing the company to continue its operations at
the current location until 2030.
Kim Chae-won, leader of the South Korean girl group Le Sserafim, recently shared a
series of photos on Instagram, showcasing her vacation in the coastal city of Nha
Trang.
My village has a tradition of excluding daughters from inheritance or giving them
smaller shares as they are expected to receive more wealth from their husbands'
families.
Manchester United completed a deadline day swoop for Uruguayan midfielder Manuel
Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain on Friday.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and
State President To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left
Hanoi on Sunday morning for a state visit to China.
A once-respected crocodile expert was sentenced in Australia Thursday to more than
10 years in jail for sexually abusing and killing dozens of dogs, and a string of
other crimes.
Taiwanese sports officials threatened the International Boxing Association with
legal action on Tuesday after the organization claimed a Taiwanese fighter in the
Paris Olympics women's competition was "a man".
A bar in Ho Chi Minh City offers a twist on pho by blending its traditional flavors
with international cuisine, allowing diners to savor innovative pho samplings
alongside unique cocktails.
Thanks to a scientifically balanced diet and exercise regimen, Nguyen Thi Huong,
47, lost 23 cm from her waistline and now maintains a slim and toned figure.
A Philippine-flagged tanker carrying 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil sank
off Manila on Thursday, authorities said, as they raced to contain a spill.
A 92-year-old Chinese woman has become famous among netizens after a security
camera footage shows her successfully climbing out of a nursing homes two-meter-
high gate in Yantai City of Shandong Province.
Vietnamese fashionista Chau Bui has reported to the police after discovering a
hidden camera in a restroom at a studio in HCMC, which recorded several images of
her.
A 72-year-old American woman in New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against a local
casino, claiming it used the excuse of a malfunctioned machine to cancel her
winnings.
It takes bravery to build a main transgender character on screen, but the
stereotypes linger.
When the market is too far away, groceries are just one pull away.
Fast moving consumer goods, especially beverages, were flying off the shelves in
the last quarter of 2016.
No, no, no! We do not accept disabled people, was one employers response when Mai
told them she had a disabled arm.
A lawyer in HCM City yesterday won a controversial lawsuit against his client who
refused to pay him the agreed legal fees once they lawyer had won back a house
worth $7 million.
Chinese firms looking to jump a massive queue of companies seeking to do initial
public offerings (IPOs) and start trading their shares on the Shanghai or Shenzhen
markets are increasingly going through the backdoor by taking control of companies
that ...
South Korean actress Park Ji Ah, renowned for her role as the mother of the lead
character in the TV series The Glory, has died at the age of 52 following a stroke.
Malaysia has announced incentives and tax breaks for the Forest City Special
Financial Zone, a US$100 billion mega project in the southern state of Johor, to
attract investors.
Singapore ranks sixth and is the only Southeast Asian city on the list of 50 cities
with the highest number of centi-millionaires globally, according to a new report.
The northern tourism industry took a beating from typhoon Yagi but is expected to
recover before the peak season starting October to welcome international visitors,
insiders said.
Netflix is facing allegations from an Indian filmmaker who claims that the
streaming giant's hit series "Squid Game" is a copy of his 2009 movie.
U.K. tech tycoon Mike Lynch, sometimes referred to as the U.K.'s answer to Bill
Gates, was among six people lost at sea Monday after a superyacht sank off the
Italian island of Sicily during a sudden storm.
Malaysia plans to pursue a US$2.4 billion deal to acquire new passenger trains for
state rail company Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) via a leasing agreement with
China, the transport minister said on Wednesday.
A former McDonald's employee was sentenced to five years in prison in the U.S.
after setting a restaurant on fire because he was frustrated by the overwhelming
number of customers.
Born in a poor village some 300 kilometers from Algiers, boxer Imane Khelif had to
overcome obstacles in a conservative country where women are considered unfit for
the sport.
Indonesia head coach Shin Tae-yong said he is recovering from a pleurisy surgery
that he underwent in South Korea a month ago.
A woman was found dead inside the belly of a snake after it swallowed her whole in
central Indonesia, police said Wednesday, the second python killing in the province
in a month.
Police in the central Quang Nam Province have arrested a Taiwanese man for alleged
involvement in a cross-border online gambling operation involving stakes of VND20
billion (US$785,000) a day.
A Da Nang college student has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for fatally
running over an American motorcyclist with his car last year.
He claimed his family died in the devastating Grenfell fire in Londonto get money
and accommodation.
'Favorability ratings have only increased in Russia and Vietnam.'
Seats at the table: A new study by Deloitte has found that gender diversity in
Asian boardrooms is very low.
As consumerist lifestyle takes over, heritage preservation becomes a luxury
concern.
After millions of dollars spent, Project 2020 appears to have met its doomed fate.
After dismantling houses and handing over their land, 11 households in Da Nang have
yet to be relocated, forcing them to live in tents.
Decriminalising cannabis sales would strike a blow against Islamic State militants
and Italian mobsters who, according to ongoing investigations, are smuggling
hashish together, Italy's top prosecutor said.
The death toll from Hurricane Helene inched up to 227 on Saturday as the grim task
of recovering bodies continued more than a week after the monster storm ravaged the
Southeast and killed people in six states.
A group of 6,000 high-spending Indian tourists are expected to visit Ha Long Bay, a
UNESCO heritage site in the northern province of Quang Ninh, from Aug. 29 to Sept.
3.
China's He Bingjiao brought a pin with a Spanish flag to encourage Carolina Marin
during the women's singles badminton medal ceremony at the Paris Olympics and was
lauded for showing great sportsmanship.
Aeon Mall Vietnam has got the green light from authorities in the central province
of Thanh Hoa to acquire a land lot for building a VND4.2-trillion (US$167 million)
mall.
Kim Woo-jin completed a South Korean sweep of the Paris Olympic archery titles when
he won the individual men's gold on Sunday in a shoot-off against American Brady
Ellison.
Two children were stabbed to death at a Taylor Swift-themed event in northwest
England, and a 17-year-old male suspect was arrested, police said on Monday.
A staff member of Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific Airways was caught
mishandling luggage in a video that became viral on TikTok.
Eight people including two South Koreans were injured in a gas leak blast at a
building in northern Vinh Phuc Province on Tuesday.
A house fire broke out in an alley in HCMCs Go Vap District on Sunday, killing a
woman and her two children.
A 13-year-old Indian teenager has been arrested for sending an email to Delhi
airport claiming that a bomb had been placed on a plane heading for Dubai.
When a Houston woman screamed for help, a family of black-belt martial artists
delivered a well-deserved kick to crime.
Dak Lak has told its grumpy public servants 'all you need is a smile' to create a
friendlier public administration.
The city's walls tell a story of what the next generation will face if things don't
change, now.
This is the latest blow to the project which has already been delayed by nearly
five years.
He spent 10 years in jail while his family struggled with poverty and public
contempt.
The young man was found hanged aboard a cruiser anchored near the popular tourism
destination.
Theres a lot of pushing and running and yelling. And some colliding.
Vietnam does not have to be a tightrope walker.
War affects all walks of life and children are not spared from its cruelty, but a
generation of Vietnamese kids survived the bombardment thanks to the humble hat.
On March 26, Nguyen Tan Dung chaired the regular Government meeting which is his
last official session in the working term as Prime Minister with farewells to
perennial staffs and partners.
VPBank and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) have signed a $150
million credit line agreement under JBIC's GREEN operations to finance renewable
energy and power grid projects in Vietnam, supporting the country's goal of
achieving net-zero emissions by ...
Carlos Alcaraz said Thursday he had no time to celebrate becoming the China Open
champion thanks to the gruelling tennis schedule, rushing straight from the stadium
to catch a flight to the ongoing Shanghai Masters.
Alphabet Inc's Google said on Monday it would invest $1 billion in Thailand to
build a data center and cloud region to meet growing cloud demand and support
artificial intelligence adoption in Southeast Asia.
A cold air mass is moving towards northern Vietnam, expected to bring temperatures
down to 16 degrees Celsius in Hanoi, with heavy rainfall in the central region and
strong winds along coastal areas.
Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam has called on American
aircraft company Boeing to build a component manufacturing factory and equipment
and machinery maintenance center in Vietnam.
Malaysian authorities have frozen close to 100 bank accounts belonging to a charity
group accused of running care homes where hundreds of children were allegedly
abused.
Indian conglomerate Adani Group has announced a donation of US$1 million to support
Vietnam's recovery efforts following the devastation caused by typhoon Yagi.
Ukraine's Lyudmyla Kichenok became a Grand Slam champion at the US Open on Friday,
just two days after canceling her wedding.
Indonesian police said that they have dismantled a baby trafficking ring in Depok,
West Java, arresting eight individuals, including victims' relatives.
A man in Indonesia has been arrested after he beat a neighbor to death, claiming
the latter often bothered him with the question of why he was not married at 45.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a Vietnamese delegation left Hanoi on July 30
evening for a state visit to India from July 30 Aug. 1 at the invitation of Indian
Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Actress Midu and her husband Minh Dat, son of a Vietnamese plastics tycoon, enjoyed
their honeymoon holiday at a six-star resort with room rates costing up to VND240
million (US$9,500) a night.
A man in central Vietnam's Nghe An Province has received an eight-year jail term
after storming into a Vietinbank office with a fake grenade to rob VND52 million
(US$2,000).
Police in Ha Long City are investigating a complaint by a group of tourists about
being threatened and kicked out of a restaurant for complaining about prices.
A 23-year-old woman named Xiaofang sparked significant controversy after marrying a
man surnamed Li, 80, whom she met while volunteering at a nursing home.
A driver in Hanoi was fined VND1 million ($40) for letting a 7-year-old boy sit in
the trunk of a car while driving on a highway.
A resort on the famous Son Tra Peninsula has been chosen for the APEC Economic
Leaders Meeting.
'Vietnam has shown how dynamic it can be through active international integration
and strong support for free world trade.'
House of Cards and Breaking Bad can be big elsewhere, but viewers in Vietnam have a
completely different favorite.
The blocking of Apple mobile entertainment services in China poses fresh challenges
for the tech company as it prepares to report its first-ever drop in iPhone sales.
Vietnam and China issued a joint statement on the occasion of Chinese Premier Li
Qiang's official visit to the neighbouring country on Oct. 12-14 at the invitation
of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, agreeing to promote relations to new heights ...
Nguyen Thanh Bien, captain of a Vietnamese fishing vessel, remembered vividly the
harrowing attack by Chinese forces near the Paracel Islands on Sept. 29, which left
one of his crewmembers with broken limbs and himself unconscious.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has recommended a ban of one to two years on
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner, in an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for
Sport (CAS) last week.
High-speed rail tickets are expected to cost 75% of airfares or VND1.7-6.9 million
(US$69-280), according to a pre-feasibility study the government has submitted to
the National Assembly.
The air route between the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and Phu Quoc Island, a
tourism hub off the southern province of Kien Giang, will be resumed from Oct. 28.
Kenyan runner Onesmus Maithya's hopes of finishing first at VnExpress Marathon
Halong were dashed as he became fatigue after a tight racing schedule, falling
behind Vietnamese runner Huynh Anh Khoi.
Two Southeast Asian countries, Singapore and Vietnam, are among the 10 countries
rated highest by travelers in a survey done by global travel agency Flight Centre.
Superstar rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty Tuesday to racketeering
and sex trafficking charges, and was ordered to remain in custody pending a trial.
Typhoon Yagi has left a trail of destruction across several key tourist sites in
Quang Ninh Province and its neighbor Hai Phong City.
American singer, actress, and businesswoman Selena Gomez has become a billionaire,
largely due to the success of her beauty brand Rare Beauty.
Chen Zhuolin, chairman and founder of the Chinese property developer Agile Group
Holdings, sold a three-bedroom Hong Kong flat for HK$14.3 million (US$1.83
million), representing a 54% reduction from its original price.
My mother-in-law voiced her displeasure when she learned that we planned to give
half a mace of gold to my husband's cousin as a wedding gift.
Japanese messaging app Rakuten Viber is eyeing a comeback in Vietnam and has its
sights set on business users, a senior executive has said.
Suppose you run a restaurant and are tired of wasting money on bottled gas. Suppose
you cringe every time you see your food waste being hauled away in a garbage truck
and dumped in a stinky landfill.
Hanoi police arrested a South Korean man on Saturday to investigate him for the
murder of a woman at a hotel.
The diverse tastes of Buon Ma Thuot can be found from street baskets to fancy
restaurants.
Everyone is excited, but funding is still a major issue.
Losses have piled up at the $533 million Ninh Binh plant, with a thousand workers
facing an uncertain future.
The ILO says employers in the country's garment and footwear sectors are generally
following the minimum wage rule, but wages remain low.
If urban life starts to take its toll, the remote mountains of Mu Cang Chai are a
far-flung retreat where serenity still reigns in silence.
Thai police arrested the driver of a bus carrying young students and teachers that
caught fire and killed 23 in suburban Bangkok, as families arrived in the capital
Wednesday to help identify their loved ones.
A powerful typhoon was lashing the northernmost islands of the Philippines Monday,
prompting officials to evacuate villagers, shut down schools and inter-island
ferries and warn of potentially very destructive damage to coastal villages.
Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S., but the proportion of those with
severe obesity especially women has climbed since a decade ago, according to new
government research.
Canada will issue only 437,000 student visas in 2025, marking a reduction of at
least 10% compared to this year as part of ongoing efforts to curb immigration.
Seven French media groups plan to sue Google seeking more than 1 billion euros
($1.1 billion) for alleged anti-competitive practices in online advertising, a
report said Friday.
Thailand has announced it would implement a mandatory electronic travel
authorization (ETA) system for visa-exempt travelers starting from December to
streamline immigration procedures and enhance foreigners' screening.
Taiwanese actress Joey Wong attracted attention after making a rare public
appearance in her native land for the Mid-Autumn Festival, following years of
living in Canada.
Thailands average household debt has reached an 18-year high amid slow economic
growth, lower incomes and high living costs, a survey has found.
Taylor Swift, a self-declared "childless cat lady," has endorsed Kamala Harris for
president of the United States.
The U.S. dollar fell against the Vietnamese dong Friday morning while hovering near
a one-week low against other major currencies.
At least four people were killed on Wednesday at a high school near the town of
Winder, 70km northeast of Atlanta.
An ambitious plan to build a massive solar farm in remote northern Australia that
would transmit energy by submarine cable to Singapore is a step closer after the
Australian government granted environmental approvals for the AUS$30 billion (US$19
billion) project. ...
The average cost of living in HCMC for a family of four is VND44.2 million
(US$1,750) a month, excluding rent and assuming no child is in private school.
My mother-in-law voiced her displeasure when she learned that we planned to give
half a mace of gold to my husband's cousin as a wedding gift.
Vietnam is a promising investment destination and a key regional partner, South
Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has said.
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Just one more reason why globetrotters should put the two biggest cities in Vietnam
on their menus.
The mistreatment of dogs and consumption of dog meat have remained widespread.
Foreign retailers are flooding into the country as consumer spending is set to grow
47 percent in the next four years.
Vietnam Television has put it back on air as abruptly as they pulled the plug on
it.
Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam and French President
Emmanuel Macron announced the upgrade of Vietnam-France relations to a
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, making France the first country in the
European Union (EU) to establish this partnership with Vietnam. ...
Vietnam and France will promote collaboration in railway, sea and inland waterway
transport under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently signed between
Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang and Director of the French Development
Agency (AFD) Phillipe Orliange.
Clad in the Vietnamese flag to shield himself from the cold, Tung endured a
relentless blizzard on the Matterhorn mountain, part of the Pennine Alps, until
rescuers reached him and his climbing companion.
A regular flight connecting Shanghai, China's financial hub, with Venice, Italy's
renowned tourist destination, was launched on Thursday, marking the first-ever
direct route between the two cities amid increasing travel demand.
Charlotte, the wife of England national player Kieran Trippier, has moved across
the country to start a new life with her kids after she was spotted without her
wedding ring.
A caf on Ho Chi Minh City outskirts, designed to resemble the Garden of Eden, has
quickly become an attraction for thousands of visitors.
A Japanese man has graduated with a master's degree in Vietnamese Studies at the
Vietnam-Japan University, becoming the first foreign student to complete the
program entirely in Vietnamese.
Last week I was bullied by a child at a coffee shop. He kept running around the
place, bumping here and there, and then deliberately into me.
Debates erupted after a Lamborghini and a Mercedes AMG G63, smuggled into Vietnam,
were demolished last week following four years without anyone claiming them.
A Lamborghini and a Mercedes AMG G63 smuggled into Vietnam were demolished on
Wednesday, after four years with no one claiming them.
A workers' union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea is set to stage a three-day
strike from Monday and has warned it could take further action against the
country's most powerful conglomerate at a later date.
Actress Angelababys face in a television show she appeared in was blurred, and she
has resorted to livestreaming to sell products, which is seen as a step down from
her former A-list status.
A primary school principal in HCMC has been dismissed for injuring a student on his
head and causing a bleeding wound.
Dr Tran Van Phuc was attacked by a patient's relative 17 years ago, and the recent
assault of a colleague has reopened the wound.
Carpooling services are convenient because they cost less and reduce congestion,
but the transport ministry says they put passengers at risk.
Abortions in India are a 'conditional right' but must be done within 20 weeks.
The legendary master started his life as a monk at the old pagoda at the age of 16.
When it comes to coffee shops, Saigon has it all.
The nightmare for May Khine Oo started on a trip home to Myanmar but it lasted
almost 13 years.
If you're in the mood for love, you won't have far to look.
Spain, the world's second most popular tourist destination after France, welcomed a
record 21.8 million international visitors this summer, official data showed on
Wednesday, an influx of tourism that has triggered some protests in the country.
Vietnamese banks' profitability is expected to be squeezed following their
provision of debt relief to support borrowers affected by a recent deadly typhoon,
according to the latest report by S&P Global Ratings.
Clad in the Vietnamese flag to shield himself from the cold, Tung endured a
relentless blizzard on the Matterhorn mountain, part of the Pennine Alps, until
rescuers reached him and his climbing companion.
Chinese actress Tong Liya recently wore a white gown valued at VND48 million
(US$2,000), designed by the Vietnamese duo Tra Linh and Viet Trinh.
My cousins parents sold a land lot to cover his university tuition fees, but the
lot value has surged hundreds of times since.
A downpour that lasted five minutes on Thursday felled several trees in Hanoi's
Thanh Xuan District, causing property damage.
As conflict casts a shadow across the Middle East, people are getting rich in
Dubai.
Gasoline prices went up slightly Thursday afternoon after hitting this years bottom
a week ago.
Vietnam-Germany Friendship Hospital in Hanoi has announced the successful
completion of a heart transplant for a seven-year-old girl diagnosed with end-stage
heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy.
English test results at the 2024 national high school graduation exam showed that
the language as a long-term subject requires systematic investment and a well-
defined plan, experts said.
HCMC police detained seven employees of a local spa on Friday for illegally
offering penis lengthening services, detaining, and extorting customers, following
multiple complaints and a mid-July raid.
A Chinese tourist was fined S$12,000 (US$9,000) for operating a drone illegally to
take aerial shots of Marina Bay in Singapore, violating the island nation's law.
A family member of Alan Chong, the founder of Singapore-based engineering company
Wah Loon Engineering, has sold a bungalow for $58 million.
Tran Phuong Binh, former General Director of Dong A Bank, died at 65 while serving
a life sentence for a series of violations during his tenure at the bank.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet shared a photo on social media of him taking
photos of a foreign couple at a tourist spot at their request.
A woman has been found dead inside the belly of a snake after it swallowed her
whole in central Indonesia, a local official said Saturday.
A 33-year-old woman died after getting a nose job at a beauty facility in Ho Chi
Minh City, local police said Wednesday.
Such a good time to be visiting Vietnam.
World awaits next move in maritime game of Chinese chess.
The World Bank has pleged to help finance Vietnam's education reform with $95
million to teachers and school principals.
Britain's Maggie Smith, the double Oscar-winner who shone on stage and screen for
more than seven decades, has died in hospital in London, her sons announced Friday,
prompting a flood of tributes.
The Politburo has agreed to seek opinions from the Party Central Committee
regarding the investment plan for a north-south high-speed railway before it is
submitted to the National Assembly.
Vietnam missed many chances when they lost 1-2 to Thailand at My Dinh Stadium in
Hanoi in a friendly match on Tuesday night.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 0.99% to 1,255.23 points Tuesday, lowest since
Aug. 16, while Asian shares inched up from a one-month low.
Companies that import palm oil from Malaysia will be able to adopt orangutans but
they will not be able to leave the country, the commodities minister said on
Sunday, in a revised version of a conservation scheme announced earlier this ...
HMCS Montral, a ship of the Royal Canadian Navy captained by Lieutenant Colonel
Travis Bain with 247 officers onboard, docked at Nha Rong Wharf in Ho Chi Minh City
on Thursday, starting a five-day visit to Vietnam.
Vietnamese badminton player Le Duc Phat had a good start at the Paris 2024 Olympics
with a 2-0 victory over Germany's Fabian Roth, winning both sets 21-10 on
Wednesday.
A lackluster Brazil launched their Copa America campaign with a dour 0-0 draw
against Costa Rica on Monday as James Rodriguez inspired Colombia to a 2-1 win over
Paraguay.
Whenever she reads about a fire in a building somewhere, Yen gazes down the tunnel-
like, lightless alley where she lives, aware that escaping a fire there would be
challenging.
A hotel receptionist on Jeju island in South Korea has been arrested for allegedly
sneaking into a room of a Chinese tourist and sexually assaulting her, police said
on Tuesday.
A court in Vietnams central province of Ha Tinh sentenced a local woman to 15
months in prison after she drove a car while under the influence of alcohol and
fatally hit a man on the street.
There weren't any motorbikes buzzing around Saigon's most famous market in the
1920s.
At 2-5 million years old, Son Doong was born long before humans came to existence.
Let it live inharmony with humans.
Check out the facts and figures on why so many students are heading state-side.
English lessons are expensive, but for this former paratrooper's class, they only
cost a hard day's work painting the city's crumbling facades.
You may have to pay at least $30,000 for a square meter.
They refer to the Sino-Vietnamese war in 1979.
Experts say it would be impossible for Vietnamese start-up companies to go public
on a bespoke stock exchange recently suggested by Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh
Hue.
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton lambasted Donald Trump's
foreign policy platform as "dangerously incoherent" in a speech on Thursday that
cast her Republican rival as both a frightening and laughable figure.
Donald Trump's "isolationist" foreign policy pronouncements are feeding insecurity
in some Asian nations fearful of China's growing power, and risk emboldening
nationalists and authoritarians in the region.
Visitors in Malaga, one of Spains most popular destinations, will face fines of up
to 750 euros (US$832) if caught going shirtless or wearing only underwear in
public, under a new regulation effective from September.
The Vietnamese government has earmarked VND9.13 billion (US$371,400) to salvage a
bridge that collapsed two weeks ago in Phu Tho Province in typhoon Yagi and
vehicles that plunged off it.
The number of individuals with investable assets of $100 million or more has
doubled in China over the last 10 years, faster than Western countries, a report
has found.
DBPlus, a Vietnamese interior design and construction company, has been recognized
with the "Asia's Best Office Interior Design" award at the Asia Architecture Design
Awards (AADA).
The U.S. dollar fell slightly against the Vietnamese dong on the black market
Saturday morning after hitting a near nine-month low on the global markets.
VNG Corp., a company that distributes video games in Vietnam, said Saturday that it
has appointed deputy CEO Kelly Wong as acting CEO.
Hanoi police, in collaboration with a global entertainment coalition, have
dismantled Fmovies, one of the world's largest film piracy networks.
Political decisions taken this year will determine whether a target to end AIDS as
a public health threat by 2030 can be reached, the United Nations said Monday.
Police in the southern province of An Giang have arrested a local man for raping a
13-year-old girl who is daughter of his neighbor.
Thai police are investigating the deaths of six foreign nationals whose bodies were
found in a room at an upmarket hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday, including looking for a
seventh person in connection with the incident.
Huynh Dong quit his job as a team leader earning VND20 million (US$787) per month
when a close colleague moved to another company.
Vietnamese singer Van Mai Huong enjoyed a friendly exchange with Thai actor Bright
at a Burberry event in Hong Kong.
A man in central Quang Ngai Province murdered his cousin's family over a land
conflict on Wednesday.
A saltwater crocodile terrorized a remote Australian community by snapping up dogs
and lunging at kids -- only to meet its end in a feast cooked up by locals.
A wedding may end up in financial losses but that is not important as it was meant
to be a celebratory event, not a business, readers shared.
Restore your faith in human kind with these touching tales.
Middle-aged test takers share inspiring stories for personal achievements.
You may have to pay at least $30,000 for a square meter.
Donald Trump has said he is unlikely to have a good relationship with David Cameron
because the British prime minister cast the U.S. presidential candidate as
"divisive, stupid and wrong" for proposing a temporary ban on Muslims entering the
United ...
Nguyen Hue Square in Ho Chi Minh City has rapidly deteriorated since it opened in
April last year.
Taiwanese actress Shu Qi, once known for her soft-porn modeling, defied
conservative norms to become one of the highest-paid actresses in Chinese cinema,
and is now making her mark as a filmmaker.
Ho Chi Minh City has announced two flood prevention projects to raise and build
embankment along Tran Xuan Soan Street in District 7, with a combined investment of
VND375 billion (US$15.23 million).
Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos was frustrated when UEFA took three months
to admit the referee error that did not give Germany a penalty in the Euro 2024
quarterfinal against Spain.
A Vietnamese university lecturer based in London has become the first Vietnamese
scientist to receive the prestigious TechWomen100 award, recognizing her
contributions to biomaterial technologies and leadership in technology.
I was promised land and a house by my parents when I was 13 years old, but I have
always told myself to not rely on inheritance.
Singaporean police are investigating 98 suspects for unlicensed moneylending cases
following an enforcement operation in August, according to a statement from the
police.
After surviving a plane crash during the 1975 Operation Babylift, Odile was sent to
France, but her Vietnamese roots enticed her home.
South Korea has deployed a bedbug sniffer dog at its main Incheon international
airport in a bid to reduce the risk of the tiny insects entering the country when
athletes, officials and fans return from the Paris Olympics.
Actress and singer Myolie Wu and her family enjoyed a holiday at The Nautilus, one
of the most expensive resorts in the Maldives, where a nights stay ranges from
$2,280 to $7,600.
Some gods grant riches and others good luck, but one deity in India offers a much
less nebulous fortune to his devotees: tickets to a new life in the United States.
Boeing will plead guilty to fraud as part of a deal with the U.S. Department of
Justice over two fatal 737 MAX crashes, according to a court filing Wednesday.
Australian police said on Tuesday it had arrested a 14-year-old boy after a
stabbing at the University of Sydney.
An infertility study by a doctor of a HCMCs hospital was recently published in the
Lancet, marking the second time a scientific work from Vietnamese medicine has
appeared in the world's leading medical journal.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is toasting a turnaround in trade ties with Australia on
Sunday with a trip to a major winegrowing region that was hit by Beijing's
sanctions.
A corpse with a missing leg was found next to Tuyen Lam Lake in Da Lat on Saturday,
just some 400 m away from a decomposed leg spotted next to a road hours prior.
Buried deep underground, this wartime network is still largely undiscovered.
Forget Hanoi and Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh is the place to visit next year.
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Regulatory requirements remain soexpensive and time-consuming that they are hurting
local businesses.
Chinese thieves seem to be targeting flights to and from Da Nang.
A plane with 48 people aboard skidded off the runway in Indonesia's remote eastern
region of Papua on Monday, injuring several passengers, police said.
A car driver was recently fined VND28 million (US$1,110) for turning around and
driving in the opposite direction on an expressway, and not possessing a driver's
license. VnExpress readers said the punishment was too light.
Substitute Sergio Camello struck twice in extra time to settle a remarkable Olympic
men's football final on Friday as Spain beat France 5-3 to take gold after Thierry
Henry's hosts had earlier staged a dramatic comeback.
Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting called it "a tough journey" after winning again Wednesday at
the Paris Olympics to ensure that the two boxers at the center of a major gender
controversy are into their respective finals.
Over a dozen lenders have increased their deposit interest rates by 0.1-1.3
percentage points in the past two weeks, with the highest for a 12-month tenor now
being 6.2%.
Grilled eel, a popular summer delicacy in Japan, is behind a department store food
poisoning incident that has left more than 140 people sick and one dead, the
store's president said.
A man in HCMC was sentenced to prison for running a prostitution ring that
introduced models and beauty pageant contestants to the rich.
French prosecutors on Saturday charged two Moldovans suspected of painting coffins
and a slogan urging an end to Ukraine war on the facade of a prominent Paris
newspaper, a judicial source said.
A former police officer was accused of falsifying documents during the evaluation
of the firefighting systems of a karaoke parlor in southern Binh Duong, where a
fire later killed 32 people.
Striker Martin Adam garnered attention when he came on as a substitute in the match
between Switzerland and Hungary in Euro 2024 with a chubby look and a big belly.
A man from New Zealand in HCMC was forced to repaint a house after vandalism.
A court in Ho Chi Minh City sentenced a man to death on Tuesday for murdering both
of his parents during a drug-induced hallucination.
The yard where a deadly fire started at a house in Hanoi early on Friday was used
as a parking space and a mechanic workshop, full of vehicles and their batteries.
Camera footage captured a man threatening the owner and an employee of a phone shop
in central Nghe An Province with a knife and a gun to take their belongings.
A 44-year-old man entered a primary school in the southern Dong Nai Province and
raped a seven-year-old girl in a restroom.
This super-tiny apartment in the heart of the capital has been home to two men for
20 years.
Over 200km of coastline is still recovering from the devastation caused by the
country's worst environmental disaster.
'It will collapse any moment and it needs urgent intervention.'
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday the relationship between Vietnam
and the United States have reached a new level.
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My sister and her brother-in-law bought two land plots in 2017, but selling them
now is tough and would earn less than the interest they could have made by saving
the money in a bank.
Chinese tourists are expected to take longer trips than last year during the Golden
Week holiday that kicks off on Tuesday, but that will not necessarily lead to a
bump in spending, travel industry experts said.
The number of people in Japan aged 100 or older has hit a record high of more than
95,000 -- almost 90% of them women -- government data showed Tuesday.
Chicilon Media has announced a donation of VND2 billion ($81,400) to support relief
and recovery efforts in northern Vietnam following the devastation caused by
typhoon Yagi.
Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi appeared flustered after receiving a series of
affectionate gestures from French actor Vincent Lindon during the Venice Film
Festival in Italy.
Toyota used to dominate the market for hybrid vehicles, but now faces competition
from a number of others, including some luxury brands.
The U.S. dollar strengthened against the Vietnamese dong and traded near a one-week
high against major peers Friday morning.
Suga, the rapper in K-pop group BTS, could face a prison term of up to 5 years or a
fine of 10-20 million won (US$7,400-14,700) for driving an electric scooter while
under the influence of alcohol. ...
"I am a woman!" Algerian boxer Imane Khelif exclaimed after winning the quarter-
final in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Her outburst was a response to the pain and
rumors about her gender that she had endured.
A 44-year-old administrative assistant at a temple in Singapore misappropriated
over S$38,000 (US$28,300) of the temples public donations and membership fees to
buy groceries and dine out daily.
When Nguyen Thi Cuc, 62, and her son posted a video of themselves singing a pop
song on TikTok, they did not expect to attract 14 million views.
I was aghast when my cousin told me he is living in a house built on a land plot
that is part of his brothers inheritance.
Police in Thailand are investigating a Chinese tourist couple who were found having
sex in a parking lot of Chiang Mai University last week.
The water of a canal in southern Ca Mau Province turned red after a nearby facility
washed off old paint cans for reselling.
A Chinese man has been sentenced to two years and six months in jail for stealing
cash worth S$120,000 (US$88,700) from a jeweler on a flight from Hong Kong to
Singapore.
The drinks aren't that special but there are lots of people. It feels warm.
FBI chief has not publicly discussed any conversations he has had with the
president.
From its heyday to the very last moments before demolition.
In an unprecedented partnership with a travel agency, the city also sets up a
tourist support center in Hoan Kiem District.
Following the war, Vietnam was beset by poverty in the 80s: no skyscrapers, no
luxury hotels and no high-class services. Vietnam charmed foreigners with it simple
beauty, of which one French journalist and photographer said: "I can immerse in
that ...
My boyfriend said that since were not married yet, hes not concerned about making
ends meet and prefers to focus on enjoying his current job, which explains his
contentment with a modest salary.
Chinese actress Jin Qiaoqiao recently shared a family photo with her husband,
businessman Yu Dong, and their two children, amid ongoing rumors that the couple
secretly divorced in 2021.
A Thai factory worker collapsed and died after her manager denied her request for
additional sick leave, sparking outrage and prompting an investigation into the
circumstances surrounding her death.
A Japanese-style vegan restaurant in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City is turning
heads with its lifelike vegan salmon sashimi made from seaweed and agar.
Lebanese-born beauty queen Dima Safi died at the age of 30 after suffering a sudden
heart attack on Sunday.
Haunted by memories of a 1968 battle in southern Vietnam, two Australian veterans
have spent the past two decades searching for the mass grave of 42 Vietnamese
soldiers buried in a bomb crater.
A HCMC court ruling rejecting a British manager's claim for VND6 billion($255,000)
in damages against cinema group CJ CGV Vietnam for "wrongful termination" has been
overturned by the appellate court.
A historic boat parade down the River Seine launched the Paris Olympics with
spectacular French flair Friday, as the City of Light welcomed the world's greatest
athletes for a sporting extravaganza.
"How about we escape the hospital a little while?"
A tourist from the U.K. recently praised Singapore a beautiful country and claimed
everyone in the city state "look like models" in his viral TikTok videos.
After winning a government scholarship for high school in New Zealand, a Hanoi
teenager quickly excelled and became eligible to apply for university before
turning 16.
Ryanair flew a record 19.3 million passengers in June, up 11% from a year earlier,
the low-cost airline said on Tuesday.
A caf owner in Hanoi's infamous "Train Street" was fined VND7.5 million (US$295)
for letting a foreign woman rush onto the railway tracks to pose for photos as a
train was approaching.
Two Australian tourists were shocked after being left behind by a bus driver at the
Woodlands Checkpoint, a transitional point between Malaysia and Singapore, during a
recent holiday.
A Japanese property developer has decided to demolish a near-complete, 10-storey
condominium in Tokyo after pushback from neighbours who said it blocked a view of
Mount Fuji.
A man in Spain, who raped a 12-year-old girl, was acquitted by a court on the
grounds of "cultural reality" of their Roma community.
No awe-inspiring mass dance performances or military parades in Pyongyang. Ngo
Quang Minh turned his lens on the countryside of North Korea in the fall.
U.N. official says cultural diversity in Malaysia is under threat.
From where to go to what to eat, a Hanoian man shares his tips for 48 hours in Cao
Bang.
The famous blockbuster has turned the bay into one of the hottest travel
destinations this year.
The British University Vietnam, City St George's University and CEFALT have
announced strategic education cooperation to elevate the quality of international
education for a broad spectrum of learners in Vietnam and beyond.
Ngo Thi Minh Thu successfully reduced her waistline from 67 cm to 57 cm over three
months by engaging in cardiovascular exercises and following a diet low in oil and
fat.
Tourism businesses on Cat Ba Island in Hai Phong City, among the hardest hit by
typhoon Yagi, are yet to resume operations due to a shortage of repair workers.
The Paris Olympics, which draws to a close on Sunday, has given a much-needed boost
to the French economy thanks to business from greater numbers of visitors generated
for hotels, bars, restaurants and museums, France's tourism minister said.
Taylor Swift's three concerts in Vienna this week were cancelled after the
government confirmed a planned attack at the stadium, the organizer announced late
on Wednesday, and Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer said "a tragedy was
prevented".
Seeing locals fish in the flooded basements of a row of villas on a Le Trong Tan
street in Hanoi's Hoai Duc district, Tuan Anh and his 12-year-old daughter decided
to join them.
A network of mines on a Japanese island infamous for using conscripted wartime
labor was added to UNESCO's World Heritage register Saturday after South Korea
dropped earlier objections to its listing.
Police in Malaysia have launched a criminal investigation after a tour bus
overturned in Pahang state last Saturday, killing two Chinese tourists.
A New Zealand judge on Wednesday sentenced a woman to 18 years imprisonment for
murdering her three young daughters in 2021.
Luka Jovic snatched a last-gasp equaliser for Serbia in a 1-1 draw with Slovenia on
Thursday, keeping both teams in contention for a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024.
A female tourist was confirmed dead on Wednesday after a large rock fell onto her
head when she was taking photos at a popular scenic spot in China's Sichuan
Province.
An elephant in Thailand has delivered a rare set of twins in a dramatic birth that
left a carer injured after he tried to rescue one of the newborns.
An international kindergarten in Nha Trang City has removed a request in which
parents must sign a "risk acknowledgment form" to register their kids for a summer
swimming class.
A tall metal fence will be built to control unruly tourists who have annoyed locals
at a popular Mount Fuji photo spot, a Japanese official said Thursday.
Public frustration in India mounts after a court assigned a 17-year-old Porsche
driver to write a road safety essay as punishment for allegedly causing a crash
that killed two motorcyclists.
No awe-inspiring mass dance performances or military parades in Pyongyang. Ngo
Quang Minh turned his lens on the countryside of North Korea in the fall.
Garbage and mud need to be cleaned up before the town welcomes APEC visitors this
weekend.
He was treated for free by doctors at the overloaded Cho Ray Hospital in May, and
has refused to contact his embassy for help.
A closer look into the young Vietnamese behind the costumes.
There are scenes from Hawaii and Australia that may deceive you.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged for the completion of Long Thanh
International Airport, which will be Vietnam's largest, by the end of 2025, nearly
a year ahead of the original schedule.
Roads and neighbourhoods in Shanghai flooded on Friday as the Chinese megacity was
battered by a second typhoon days after it was hit by its strongest storm in 75
years.
The 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max brought from other countries where sales have begun is
costing a cool VND70 million (US$2,850) as against the official price of VND46.9
million.
Brazilian prodigy striker Endrick scored the winner in a 3-1 win over Stuttgart and
became the youngest Real Madrid player in history to score in the Champions League.
Three blood and adopted siblings in Hanoi took each other to court over the
inheritance of four land plots, left behind by parents without a written will.
Ho Chi Minh City and the southern region are expected to experience heavy rain
until Sept. 18 due to strong southwest winds and a low-pressure trough.
The first three victims have been rescued while at least 13 others are missing
after a bridge collapsed in the northern province of Phu Tho on Monday, causing
multiple vehicles to fall into the Red River.
People in northern Vietnam recount their harrowing experiences as super typhoon
Yagi unleashed its fury, leaving a trail of destruction and fear in its wake.
Saudi Arabia were held to a 1-1 draw by Indonesia in Jeddah on Thursday as the 2026
World Cup third qualifying round began.
A vehicle crashed into pedestrians in a major city in central China early on
Saturday, killing eight people and injuring five, authorities said, without
specifying whether the act was intentional or not.
FBI investigators will collaborate with Thai police to investigate the deaths of a
group of Vietnamese and American nationals in a hotel room in Bangkok, Thai PM
said.
A female car driver who crashed into multiple vehicles at a red light Vung Tau City
Thursday night, resulting in the death of a mother and her child, was found to have
driven under influence of alcohol.
As the first rice harvest bathes Pu Luong's terraced fields in a vibrant gold, a
striking tableau unfolds.
One evening, I was drinking with a senior manager of a company managing a large
chain of gas stations. Tipsy as I was, I boldly stated my opinion to him.
Down a Tokyo street lined with bright signs, up narrow stairs and behind a
windowless door is a "snack bar" long cherished by regulars but hidden from
tourists -- until now.
For a decade, Park Hyeon-su lived in a windowless micro-apartment in Seoul, working
double shifts and saving every penny for a deposit on a nice home. Then real estate
scammers took his money.
A student being allowed to miss school after beating a friend is like receiving a
reward, not a punishment, readers argued.
The 50-kilometer road in Binh Thuan Province will give you an out-of-this-world
journey.
"People caught illegally fishing in Chinese waters could be jailed for up to a
year," according to China's Supreme Court.
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U.S. President Joe Biden said Vietnam and the U.S. are partners and friends, proof
of their reconciliatory capacity to move forward, in his last speech before the
U.N. General Assembly as a U.S. president.
English footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged in connection with an
attempt to smuggle cannabis with an estimated value of 600,000 ($800,000) through a
British airport, U.K. police said Thursday.
Yoshihiro Hidaka, president of Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha Motor,
suffered an arm injury after being allegedly slashed with a knife by his daughter,
Hana Hidaka, at their home in Japan.
Continuous heavy downpour has paralyzed Phu Quoc Island, with several central roads
submerged under nearly a meter of water on Tuesday, disrupting the lives of both
residents and tourists.
Thai marketing firm Whiteline Group has introduced a temporary policy called Tinder
leave that gives its employees paid time off to go on dates.
Police officers would be prohibited from drinking alcohol under any circumstances,
according to a proposed draft circular on police etiquette.
The U.S. dollar fell against the Vietnamese dong Monday morning while staying near
a 13-month low against the euro.
Japans investment firm Mitsui & Co has become a strategic shareholder of Vietnams
auto distributor Tasco Auto.
Paris passed the Olympic torch to Los Angeles in a cryptic and sometimes chaotic
closing ceremony in the Stade de France Sunday night, with hundreds of athletes
unexpectedly mobbing the stage during a performance by French indie rock band
Phoenix.
Vietnam gold prices fell to a three-week low Thursday morning as global rates
declined.
Two people were resolving a traffic collision between them on an expressway in
northern Hai Duong Province when a car hit them from behind, killing them both.
The Government on June 30 issued a decree regulating a reduction in value-added tax
(VAT) on goods and services from July 1 to December 31, in accordance with a
resolution adopted by the National Assembly on June 29.
While descending Tam Dao mountain in the northern province of Vinh Phuc, Nguyen
Xuan Chien halted his vehicle to aid a group trying to rescue a family whose
motorcycle had veered into a deep ravine.
Scenic park operators in China's Henan province were forced to acknowledge that the
country's highest waterfall got a helping hand from a pipe due to a lack of
rainfall.
Steeped in history and Saigon nostalgia, La Rotonde Saigon transcends a simple cafe
experience, offering a taste of French Indochina with a modern twist.
Four law officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm
were killed and four other officers were wounded in a shootout Monday at a North
Carolina home, police said.
Duck meat lovers have been in a flap about this alley eatery for decades.
Mobile World is all set to acquire Tran Anh Digital World in a $110-million deal.
He was captured working as a spy during the war, but refused to give in to
excruciating torture.
Foreign developers want to tap into the country's growing economy and population.
Vietnam plans to develop its north-south high-speed railway using domestic funds
and technology, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign loans and ensure better
control over construction, technology transfer, and long-term operations, said a
Transport Ministry official.
A large number of football fans have criticized the new Champions League format,
arguing that it discourages teams from giving their best and ruins the excitement
of watching matches in the group stage.
Thai actor Akkaphan Namart, a leading star on Bangkok Broadcasting & Television
Company Limited Channel 7, passed away last Sunday at the age of 39 after battling
heart cancer for nearly two years.
Continuous heavy downpour has paralyzed Phu Quoc Island, with several central roads
submerged under nearly a meter of water on Tuesday, disrupting the lives of both
residents and tourists.
Norman Chui, a Hong Kong martial arts actor, gained fame for his iconic portrayals
of martial arts heroes but also drew attention for his tumultuous romantic
relationships off-screen.
This year's ASEAN Cup will be held 16 days later than planned due to a conflict in
schedule with other tournaments.
After defeating Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng by unanimous victory in front of a
booming, near capacity crowd on Tuesday, controversial Algerian boxer Imane Khelif
will fight China's Yang Liu for a chance at gold at the Paris Olympics.
Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win an Olympic tennis singles gold
medal when she held off Croatia's Donna Vekic for a 6-2 6-3 win in a tense final on
Aug 3.
Some 20,000 protesters hit the streets of Palma in Mallorca Sunday for a mass
demonstration against overtourism, demanding changes to a touristic model they say
is harming the Spanish Mediterranean island.
A private investor has begun working on a factory to convert waste materials into
usable forms of energy for Ho Chi Minh City in the outlying district of Cu Chi.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez on Friday invoked her
right to remain silent under questioning by a judge handling a preliminary
corruption inquiry into her business ties.
At least eleven people have been confirmed dead when a 16-seater van traveling in
the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang Saturday was buried by a landslide
triggered by heavy rains.
A photo showing Chinese actor Hu Ge and a woman netizens recognize as his wife
Huang Xining was recently uploaded on social media, attracting widespread
attention.
With simple ingredients and a refreshing, light sour taste, prawn mango salad is a
perfect meal for hot summer days without too much preparation.
After a week of soul-searching, the Netherlands emerged from defeat in their last
group game to give a vivid display of their potential on Tuesday in outclassing
Romania and booking a quarter-final place at the European Championship.
A court has summoned nearly 100,000 investors who lost money buying a stock that
was allegedly manipulated by disgraced FLC chairman Trinh Van Quyet.
9Pay signed a strategic partnership with Techcombank to offer a digital financial
solution ecosystem for small traders, household businesses, and SMEs in Vietnam.
A hospital in eastern China has launched a clinic claiming that its head
acupuncture can enhance intelligence and improve memory.
Duc Tien, a Vietnamese actor, host, and model aged 44, passed away from a heart
attack at a hospital in California, U.S.
Corruption in Vietnam thrives in a system which still carries heavy influences from
the planned economy before 1975.
Chairwoman of property developer Van Thinh Phat Truong My Lan has offered nearly
300 assets, including a 11,000-square-meter mega project in downtown HCMC, to
compensate bond fraud victims at her latest trial.
Popular food entrepreneur and influencer Khairul Amin Kamarulzaman recently went
viral on social media after shutting down his factories for five days to treat his
staff to a vacation in Penang.
Instagram is making teen accounts private by default as it tries to make the
platform safer for children amid a growing backlash against how social media
affects young people's lives.
A heavy downpour from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Monday submerged numerous streets in
Hanoi, with water levels reaching up to 50 centimeters, inundating homes and
disrupting traffic.
VnExpress will organize the Vietnam Sustainable Mobility Show 2024 in Hanoi in
December to familiarize consumers with green transport solutions amid a shift
towards these technologies.
The Lang Son Geopark in the northern province of Lang Son has been officially
recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark by the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council.
Singaporean authorities have fined a British woman S$5,000 (US$3,800) for
shoplifting from multiple stores while transiting through Changi Airport en route
to Bali.
Thailand's Pheu Thai party has chosen 37-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the
daughter of billionaire ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra, as its candidate for prime
minister, it announced on Thursday, a day after a court dismissed the incumbent
premier in an ethics case. ...
Riverfront Financial Centre, a modern office building in Ho Chi Minh City, is set
to become a hub for prestigious domestic and international financial institutions
thanks to its prime location.
A car driver in Hai Phong tried to ram a squad of police officers who had flagged
him Sunday, forcing one to jump on its hood to save himself.
Just moments after waking from kidney stone surgery, Tuan Hung received a message
from his team leader at work asking for help redesigning a clients image.
A woman in northern Lai Chau Province has been captured after 10 years managing to
escape imprisonment from a murder sentence for poisoning her husband.
A woman faces an involuntary manslaughter charge in North Carolina after her child
died from being left in a hot car, police said.
Australian authorities have issued a recall alert for a brand of "mushroom"
gummies, citing five hospitalizations and symptoms including "disturbing
hallucinations".
A man in Vietnam's northern city of Hai Phong has received a prison term of 18
years for killing a local woman and hiding her body in an abandoned water tank for
13 years.
The Hong Kong police are investigating a complaint by a Chinese tourist that a taxi
driver had charged him HK$600 (US$76.80) for 28 km, nearly thrice the usual fare.
A woman and three men, aged 19 to 67, have been arrested in Malaysia for a
derogatory message mocking Islam printed on a Dominos Pizza receipt.
A Seoul court on Thursday rejected a request by doctors and medical students to
stop a government plan to increase medical school quotas, as a months-long strike
by junior medics drags on.
The restaurant opens for six hours every day and usually serves 500 customers.
The regional development bank is considering a buy-out of a troubled bank in
Vietnam.
Bui Van Dung, the 60-year-old personal driver for Truong My Lan, admitted to
helping Lan transport boxes of money whenever she asked, with a total amount of
more than VND108.88 trillion ($4.43 million).
A week after typhoon Yagi hit Hanoi, the capital city is still grappling with the
cleanup effort as nearly 40,000 uprooted trees remain, blocking streets and
disrupting daily life.
China said Friday it would gradually raise its statutory retirement age, state news
agency Xinhua reported, as the country faces a looming demographic crisis and an
aging population.
For nearly a year, Thai Trinh has stopped applying for jobs because the positions
she wanted were not available, and those that were offered low salaries.
Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of $19.07 billion in the first 8 months of this
year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on September 6.
A 64-year-old Chinese man was fatally stabbed following an altercation with an
intoxicated local resident in southern Binh Duong Province, authorities reported.
Drinking water immediately upon waking, before meals, and during or after a workout
can enhance the health benefits of water consumption.
"Even though I've been to Thailand nearly 10 times, I still want to go back to
there," a tourist recently shared on a Facebook group about Thailand and the post
quickly went viral.
A Mikel Merino goal in the penultimate minute of extra time grabbed Spain a
dramatic 2-1 win over Germany to send them into the Euro 2024 semi-finals and keep
their dreams of a record-breaking fourth European Championship title alive. ...
A sleeper bus carrying 48 passengers tumbled down a cliff in the Central Highlands'
Dak Nong Province, injuring 22 people on Monday.
A six-story house in Hanoi's Hoang Mai District caught fire on Sunday, killing a
woman and her three grandchildren.
A 27-year-old Chinese tourist who was suspected of being kidnapped in Thailand for
a five-million-yuan (US$690,000) ransom has been found at a shopping mall in
Bangkok.
I decided to leave after a restaurant prioritized serving a group of foreigners who
arrived 10 minutes later.
A Chinese couple had been spotted letting their daughter urinate on a path leading
to the Royal Grand Palace, a sacred site in Thailand, sparking public anger.
A video of a male orangutan opening a fridge to take a drink amid an ongoing heat
wave has gone viral on social media in Malaysia, with netizens surprised by his
cheeky act.
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic wore a bicycle helmet to training after a water
bottle hit his head following a previous match.
Authorities in Hanoi are investigating a complaint by a French couple that a taxi
driver charged them VND500,000 (US$20) for a 200-meter ride, around 20 times the
normal fare.
A viral video showed a woman in South Korea force a caf manager to kneel and
apologize for forgetting a straw in her drink order, sparking an outcry.
When the sweltering weather descends it can only mean one thing: Time for a swim.
With only four games remaining Leicester City is in sight of a remarkable season.
But this Thai monk says it's it's not goals, but good karma that is driving the
team to its first English Premier League title.This 63-year-old Buddhist ...
The Southeastern U.S. began a huge cleanup and recovery effort on Sunday and the
death toll climbed towards 100 after Hurricane Helene knocked out power for
millions, destroyed roads and bridges and caused dramatic flooding from Florida to
Virginia.
Despite usually being cautious of scams, I agreed to transfer my entire life
savings of VND200 million (US$8,100) to a company representative who promised me
more work and better income.
Flooding caused by typhoon Yagi submerged a significant part of the most famous
peach blossom village in northern Vietnam in Hanoi's Nhat Tan Ward, destroying tens
of thousands of trees.
Duong Thanh Xuan, 36, of central Khanh Hoa Province chose not to marry but wanted
to become a mother, leading her to pursue in vitro fertilization using donated
sperm.
Denice Lam, the 30-year-old titleholder of the Miss Hong Kong 2022 pageant, has
denied speculation of a romantic involvement with 61-year-old businessman Philip
Ma.
Around 74% of consumers in this ASEAN country are confident that they will be
financially better off by next June, according to a survey by lender UOB.
Authorities in HCMC's District 12 have launched an investigation into a nursery
following reports of child abuse, with the facility's representative and several
employees arrested.
This Asian economy offers its athletes $768,000 for winning a gold medal at the
2024 Paris Olympics, according to Forbes.
The U.S. dollar on Tuesday plunged against the Vietnamese dong to lowest since
April 1 amid a global decline.
Vietnams gold ring price climbed 0.84% to a new peak of VND78.4 million ($3,128.49)
per tael Saturday morning.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his opposition rival Edmundo Gonzalez were
each claiming victory in a presidential election on Monday morning, after a vote
marked by accusations of underhand tactics and isolated incidents of violence.
Taiwan plans to launch a special visa for digital nomads, which will be valid for
up to six months, to boost its tourism growth in a similar move to several other
Asian economies.
Allegations have surfaced that Lisa, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, was
appointed as a Louis Vuitton ambassador due to preferential treatment from Frdric
Arnault, an heir to French billionaire Bernard Arnault.
A woman was fined VND14 million ($550) and had her license revoked for three months
after performing a series of dangerous motorbike stunts and posting them on TikTok.
France downed Portugal on penalties in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals following a
goalless draw on Friday to set up a last-four meeting with Spain.
A burglar broke into a residence in Lucknow, the capital city of Indian state
ofUttar Pradesh, and dozed off in the air-conditioned living room before he could
attempt a theft.
A viral video showed a woman in South Korea force a caf manager to kneel and
apologize for forgetting a straw in her drink order, sparking an outcry.
To make their decision on where to eat out, these internet-savvy post-millennials
still prefer word of mouth to online tips.
On May 22, Vietnamese citizens will cast their votes to elect delegates of the 14th
National Assembly. 448 of 870 candidates running for a seat in the NA hold a
master's or a PhD degree and over 60 percent are ...
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has announced emergency funding of VND15 trillion
($670 million) to combat the affects of drought and salinity in the Mekong Delta.
British University Vietnam (BUV) in Vietnam's north has become the first
institution in the country to earn a 5-star rating from higher education analyst
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), recognized for its eco-friendly design, state-of-the-art
facilities, and student-centered environment. ...
A man in Taiwan has taken legal action against his mother after she discarded his
prized "Attack on Titan" manga collection without his consent, even going so far as
to call the police to report the incident.
The National University of Singapore (NUS), one of the world's most prestigious
institutions, would implement temporary restrictions on access to its two food
courts and internal shuttle bus service to prevent a potential influx of tourists.
Rents for high-end retail property in HCMC surged to a record US$280 per square
meter on average in the first half of the year due to limited supply.
In her final year of high school, Dieu Ly confessed her love to an online boyfriend
in a video, which suddenly went viral three years after they drifted apart.
Toothless Australia failed to score for the second World Cup qualifying match in
succession as they were held 0-0 by a gutsy Indonesia in Jakarta on Tuesday.
This Central Highlands province is famous for its durian festival that allows
tourists to enjoy free durian at orchards and features a series of cultural
activities.
Sent in Hanois Old Quarter specializes in lotus-based dishes with a health-
conscious angle as it blends local flavors with "eat clean" principles.
Norway's state-controlled energy giant Equinor has canceled plans to invest in
Vietnam's offshore wind sector, a company spokesperson told Reuters.
Five teenagers in HCMC have been summoned by the police for motorbike racing and
performing dangerous stunts on a major avenue.
A Dachshund in Dong Nai Province bit 11 people on Monday before being confirmed
rabid, local authorities reported.
A Hanoi company vice director was accused of helming a cryptocurrency ring with
multi-marketing schemes that hosted hundreds of thousands of accounts, potentially
worth billions of U.S. dollars.
A woman in Texas is under investigation for smuggling Dong Tao chicken eggs, a rare
Vietnamese species, into the U.S. and later concealing the hatchlings.
Two people in southern Vung Tau beach town were killed when a car crashed into
three motorbikes waiting at a red light Thursday night.
Lawmakers have passed a resolution to pilot special mechanisms for the development
of Da Nang City, including the establishment of a free trade zone.
Having to return the favor after receiving gold as a wedding gift is a financial
burden for many young married couples.
After several hot days, downtown Ho Chi Minh City experienced a brief hailstorm on
Friday afternoon, following a heavy downpour.
A doctor in Hanoi who was hospitalized after the glass roof of a coffee shop fell
on her is entering rehabilitation following a month of treatment.
A 64-year-old Vietnamese-American woman fell into a coma two days after undergoing
multiple cosmetic surgeries at a HCMC private hospital, never recovered
consciousness and died a month later.
Airport security officers in Miami found a slithering surprise last week a bag of
snakes hidden in a passengers pants.
Actress Song Hye Kyo, who has made Forbes' Korea Power Celebrity list five times,
recently embarked on a trip to Italy, where she visited Lake Como and strolled
through historic old streets.
Hong Kong's flag carrier Cathay Pacific has initiated an investigation following a
passenger's claim of suffering from food poisoning after consuming an in-flight
meal that contained raw fish.
Defender Alessandro Circati is relishing silencing the home fans when Australia
face Indonesia away on Tuesday in a World Cup qualifier in front of an anticipated
78,000 crowd.
Singapore has reported a rise in the percentage of travelers refused entry into the
city-state since the introduction of automated immigration lanes at Changi Airport
in May.
The Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital and AstraZeneca Vietnam have renewed their
collaboration with a 20242027 partnership agreement to enhance cancer care and
treatment quality.
The consumer price index (CPI) was almost unchanged in August from the previous
month as a result of mixed trends in goods and consumer service prices.
Storm Yagi may intensify into a superstorm by Friday, with wind speeds potentially
reaching up to 201 kph, according to forecasts from several weather agencies.
A new air route connecting Vietnam's central tourism city Da Nang and Malaysian
capital Kuala Lumpur is set to commence on Sept. 24.
Vietnam is among the top favorite destinations of Indian travelers who wish to
return, according to a survey by online travel platform Agoda.
Vietnam exported US$280 million worth of durians in July, up 82% from a year ago
and the highest ever during the month.
Toyota Vietnam has issued a recall for 634 Lexus cars in Vietnam due to potential
issues with their cameras and fuel injectors.
The death toll from a landslide caused by heavy rain on Thailand's popular resort
island of Phuket has risen to 10, officials said Saturday.
Only 189 apartments were traded in HCMC and neighboring provinces in July, down 94%
from a year ago.
I have very good impressions of Bath, England, a well-being travel destination
since ancient times.
An Air China flight was canceled after a first-time air passenger from China opened
an emergency exit onboard because she had mistaken it as a restroom door.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in a podcast released on Thursday
said that students graduating from U.S. colleges should get a green card to stay in
the country, a proposal that runs counter to his hardline immigration stance.
Influential former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, a powerful backer of the
ruling government, was formally indicted on Tuesday for allegedly insulting the
monarchy in a 2015 media interview, a spokesman for the attorney-general's office
said.
Inside Saigon's worn out apartment buildings, clothing stores and indie coffee
shops are blossoming.
Another mass shooting in the U.S. within a month.
Four people were killed and at least seven seriously injured after an explosion
ripped through a residential area on the outskirts of Hanoi on Saturday.
I have had a habit of drinking coffee every morning for many years. Now that I am
six weeks pregnant, should I continue this habit, and what should I be aware of?
(Huynh Nhu, HCMC)
After a year of construction, Long Thanh airport's terminal, runway and control
tower have made significant progress, with major structures beginning to take shape
on the 1,000-hectare site.
Fewer climbers tackled Mount Fuji during this year's hiking season, preliminary
figures show after Japanese authorities introduced an entry fee and a daily cap on
numbers to fight overtourism.
After over 15 hours in Vietnam, typhoon Yagi has downgraded to a tropical
depression in the Northwest region, but it continues to bring heavy rains and
flooding.
The wealthiest families in the world are set to control US$9.5 trillion in assets
by 2030, nearly double from now, a new report has found.
The registration fee for locally made cars will be cut by 50% for three months
starting Sept. 1, according to a new government decree.
Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min's father and brother have been fined in a
child abuse case, South Korean prosecutors told AFP on Friday.
A large number of people left Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on Friday afternoon ahead
of the National Day holiday, rendering major streets congested.
The 13th-tenure Party Central Committee (PCC) held a meeting in Hanoi on Friday
afternoon to discuss personnel affairs.
Gymnast Carlos Yulos Olympic success and homecoming were reportedly overshadowed by
a heated publicized dispute with his mother.
Employees in the country work an average of 33 hours per week, according to U.K.
office space rental agency The Instant Group.
The number of Chinese couples who got married in the first half of this year fell
to its lowest level since 2013, official data showed, as more young people deferred
nuptials amid a slowing economy and a rise in living ...
At a kids' role-playing theme park in Seoul, 23-year-old Park Woo-joo is on a very
adult mission: the university-educated but unemployed South Korean is searching for
his future career.
Spain secured a spot in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 with a 1-0 victory over
Italy in their heavyweight clash on Thursday, after England struggled to show their
credentials in a 1-1 draw with Denmark.
A zoo in Sichuan Province of China has halted a weight-loss program for an elderly
leopard, citing age and stress concerns.
A man from a poor Mekong Delta family has attained masters qualifications at two
leading U.S. universities after graduating as valedictorian from a Ho Chi Minh City
university.
The median income required to lead a comfortable life as a single person can exceed
$100,000 a year in the most expensive U.S. states, a new report found.
A Da Nang City court handed a nine-month jail sentence to a local teenager for
causing a motorbike collision that killed a Kyrgyzstan man last year.
Revisit the week with top stories compiled by VnExpress International's editors.
Vietnamese food has been in the spotlight lately, and no, we are not talking about
'pho' and 'bun cha Obama'.
Party General Secretary and President To Lam attended a seminar on enhancing
Vietnam-U.S. cooperation in the semiconductor and artificial intelligence
industries in New York on Monday, where businesses highlighted Vietnam's potential
in the field.
Republican Donald Trump said that he will not make a fourth consecutive run for the
U.S. presidency if he loses the Nov. 5 election, saying "that will be it" in an
interview released on Sunday.
Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out another presidential debate against Kamala
Harris as her campaign announced a massive fundraising haul in the hours after the
two candidates met on stage.
My parents, once successful entrepreneurs, aimed to give their children the best
but market shifts and their poor decisions led to a debt of VND100 billion (US$4.05
million).
Local media have reported a romantic link between South Korean footballer Lee Kang-
in and Park Sang-hyo, the granddaughter of Doosan Groups former chairman Park Yong-
sung.
The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Friday it had rejected a takeover bid from
retail giant Alimentation Couche-Tard, saying the proposal "grossly undervalues"
the company.
Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has proposed a solution
to address air pollution by using nuclear technology.
Apartment prices are rising in Hanoi and HCMC amid a lack of supply.
A tropical depression in the South China Sea strengthened into a storm on Sunday
morning, with maximum wind speed of 74 kilometers per hour, and is expected to
enter the Gulf of Tonkin Monday.
Gasoline prices on Thursday fell for the second week in a row.
Tourists have shared a list of travel hotspots they'd never return to in a forum
discussion on social media platform Reddit, with Cairo, Florida, Rome, and Dubai
being heavy criticized.
A private investor has offered to run a driverless tram service between HCMCs Tan
Son Nhat Airport and Dam Sen Park to reduce congestion in the airports vicinity.
At least 107 people were crushed to death at a Hindu religious gathering in
northern India on Tuesday, with many others injured, a senior government official
said.
Conglomerate Vingroup is part of a consortium, the only bidder, seeking to build a
VND33 trillion (US$1.3 billion) smart city in Hanois outlying Dong Anh District.
Authorities in the northern tourist city of Ha Long are investigating a bar for
"offensive and inappropriate acts" its dancers indulged during a recent
performance.
Federal authorities raided a home belonging to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao early
Thursday as part of a California investigation that included a search of at least
two other houses belonging to David Duong, Vietnamese so-called 'trash king'.
A subsidiary of conglomerate Masan Group has signed a deal to sell a 100% stake in
its wholly-owned German tungsten powder making subsidiary to Japans Mitsubishi for
US$134.5 million.
A Japanese city has registered a same-sex couple as partners under the same
address, an unusual step hailed by the men as "groundbreaking" in a country without
marriage equality.
A Chinese student in Australia has been rescued after a gang tricked her into going
to Thailand and blackmailed her family for over a million dollars.
Iran's oil exports are set to surge in May, climbing nearly 60 percent from a year
ago, with European shipments recovering to about half of pre-sanction levels,
according to a source with knowledge of the country's crude lifting plans. ...
Elevator digital media channels have proven to be highly effective in enhancing
brand recognition and recall, ultimately driving consumer purchases, according to
experts at a recent forum on elevator digital media in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tourist attractions in Sa Pa town and Ha Giang and Yen Bai provinces in northern
Vietnam have reopened after closing for a week due to floods and landslides caused
by typhoon Yagi.
Eight hours after two large old trees, a flamboyant and an African mahogany,
crashed down on his car outside his house, Le Tu, 55, was still in shock.
Chinese carrier Colorful Guizhou Airlines has chosen Hanoi as its first
international destination by launching a direct air route between Guiyang City and
the Vietnamese capital.
The U.S. dollar on Thursday rose slightly against the Vietnamese dong morning but
dipped to the lowest in a year globally.
The 2024 Olympics has witnessed a record number of marriage proposals from athletes
in the romantic setting of Paris.
Donald Trump launched a volley of attacks against U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris
Wednesday, calling her a "radical left lunatic" in his first rally since she became
the de facto Democratic Party nominee for November's election.
US lawmakers voiced "concern" Wednesday over Meta's decision to shut down
CrowdTangle, a digital tool considered vital in monitoring falsehoods, in a major
election year, urging the tech giant to delay the move by six months.
A wedding convoy car collided with a dump truck, prompting the groom to chase and
attack the truck driver on the street of Dak Lak Province in the Central Highlands
last weekend.
A company has installed computerized vending machines to sell ammunition in grocery
stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas, allowing patrons to pick up bullets along
with a gallon of milk.
Three years ago, while browsing for real estate clients on a website, Vietnamese-
Australian Anh Nguyet stumbled upon a dating group.
A South Korean aviation start-up has launched a helicopter taxi service, offering a
route from Seoul's Gangnam district to the airport that it says cuts travel time
from nearly two hours to 20 minutes.
A group of workers in northern Quang Ninh Province were working when a sinkhole
suddenly appeared, swallowing up one worker.
A landslide at a rare earth mine in Myanmar killed at least five people, including
two Chinese citizens, and left at least seven others missing, a worker at the mine
and local media reported.
A project to build a cargo port across 350 hectares in Ba Ria Vung Tau Province in
southern Vietnam has been proposed with a cost of VND50.82 trillion (US$2 billion).
Upon seeing a delivery driver seeking shade under a tree, Thuy Hang, a cafe owner
in Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City, invited him into her cafe for a cool break.
A young female visitor in China has faced outrage after a viral video footage
showed her dipping her bare feet into a lake at a historical tourist site in
Beijing.
The cold spell won't be going anywhere until the end of November; so stay warm.
Talking about Hanoi is talking about the organized chaos that makes the city stand
out: the traffic, the billboards, the alleys and the people. An urban jungle in the
truest sense of the phrase, with ruthless rules of its own, ...
Vietnam urbanites are taking the food safety problem into their own hands with such
creativity that even Apple should take notes.
Sheikha Mahra Bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the daughter of Dubai's ruler
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has released a new perfume called 'Divorce'
following her recent separation.
Veteran Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse, father of Nicholas Tse, has been living alone,
cared for by 4 caregivers, since ending his relationship with a girlfriend 49 years
his junior.
English broadcaster Piers Morgan called Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag "a
complete idiot" for what he did to Cristiano Ronaldo when he was at the club back
in 2022.
My girlfriend often asserts that as a man, it is my duty to support her and be the
primary breadwinner in our relationship, without understanding my personal
financial limitations.
There are sources suggesting that walking immediately after a meal may interfere
with digestion, potentially leading to indigestion, nausea, and stomach pain. Is
this true? (Linh, 34, Hanoi)
For me, any loan, no matter how smallsuch as VND1,000 (US$0.04)must be repaid in
full, even if the borrower is a family member.
These five cafes in downtown Ho Chi Minh City stand out with their open spaces
filled with greenery, offering customers a refreshing return to nature.
Photos of a primary school principal in northern Cao Bang Province swimming through
floodwater to assess his school have gone viral on social media.
Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas has been sacked as a presenter by the BBC
after he sent inappropriate texts to two female colleagues.
The U.S. dollar was stable at a three-month low against the Vietnamese dong Friday
morning.
Several times a week, Brooklyns heart pounds and legs shake as her Vietnamese
husband teaches her to ride a motorcycle in an empty lot in Nam Tu Liem district.
Police in central Japan are investigating the death of a 58-year-old local man
found in a forest with wounds likely inflicted by bears.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Vietnam and Russia have signed a
memorandum on the construction of a nuclear science center in Vietnam.
Traffic camera footage in HCMC captured a group of pedestrians frantically crossing
the street and nearly being hit by a car on Sunday.
Vu Ngoc once thought she would pursue a life without marriage or children until
Cosmas, a Nigerian man, changed her mind.
Two kindergarten teachers and a driver involved in the death of a 5-year-old boy
who was left inside a bus for 11 hours are being investigated for manslaughter and
negligence.
Dong Van Tuan, 21, climbed up a ladder and smashed the wall of a house in Hanoi
with a hammer as the flames raged on, saving multiple lives on Friday.
After a conflict during a beer-drinking session in Ho Chi Minh City's District 7, a
man threw acid at several of his party, leaving one dead and seven hospitalized.
Property developer Vinhomes has made four bond issuances worth VND8 trillion ($314
million) with a coupon rate of 12% in a little over a month.
Dutch anti-immigration leader Geert Wilders called on Friday for a referendum on
the Netherlands' membership in the European Union after Britain voted to leave the
28-member bloc.
Tan Hoa in Quang Binh Province, recognized as worlds best tourism village, has been
submerged by floodwater following heavy rains but residents have adapted by moving
to floating houses, offering tourists a unique seasonal flood experience.
Authorities in Da Nang have suspended tourism activities on Son Tra Peninsula,
while Quang Binh Province will temporarily close its airport as a tropical storm is
expected to hit central Vietnam on Thursday afternoon.
Vietnam's Nguyen Hoang Yen Nhi lost the semifinal of the 2024 Women's World Three-
cushion Championship to Denmark's Charlotte Sorensen and received a bronze medal,
Vietnam's very first at the tournament.
In a dramatic turn of events, 123 individuals initially believed to be missing amid
floods and landslides in northern Lao Cai Province have been found alive, having
successfully escaped the disasters.
Le Mridien Saigon announced the third chapter of its guest chef series, named "Hong
Kong Inspiration", featuring a collaboration between Executive Sous Chef Gordon
Tzang and Executive Chef Phi Cong.
Connecting a nation's two biggest metropolises, this route was named the busiest in
Southeast Asia by British aviation data provider OAG based on the number of seats
in August.
Indonesian media lauded newly naturalized goalkeeper Maarten Paes for his
performance in helping Indonesia secure a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the 2026
World Cup qualifiers.
Masan Group has reacquired for US$200 million a 7.1% stake in its retail arm
WinCommerce that it had previously sold to South Korean conglomerate SK Group.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will officially launch
a direct route between Hanoi and Phnom Penh on Oct. 27.
Twelve-year-old Hong Kong fencing beginner Lloyd got a new role model over the
weekend -- "Sword Queen" Vivian Kong Man-wai, who clawed back a 7-1 deficit in the
women's epee final to win Olympic gold in Paris. ...
Vice President Kamala Harris opened up a marginal two-percentage-point lead over
Republican Donald Trump after President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign
and passed the torch to her, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
Spain substitute Mikel Oyarzabal slid in for an 86th-minute winner to earn his team
a 2-1 Euro 2024 final victory over England on Sunday and a record fourth European
crown.
South Korea on Thursday appointed K-pop girl band NewJeans honorary ambassadors as
part of a drive to promote tourism, joining a long list of Korean celebrities to
take up the role.
Gareth Southgate's team scored a late goal in the game, allowing them to take the
lead after a tough start. England will face Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday.
Walt Disney unveiled plans on Tuesday to launch a new cruise ship that will set
sail from Tokyo starting in fiscal 2028, adding a ninth vessel to the brand's
growing fleet.
Singapore authorities said Monday a dredger boat reported a sudden loss in engine
and steering control that led it to hit a stationary cargo tanker, causing an oil
spill that has blackened part of the city-island's southern shores.
A 2-year-old girl in Ho Chi Minh City-adjacent Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province drowned
when she fell into a water bucket, having been left alone by a teacher in the
southern province.
A high school teacher in HCMC allowed six students to spank a classmate for
arriving late.
So popular among the Vietnamese that some cant survive a day without a few shots,
ca phe sua da, Vietnamese style iced coffee with concentrated milk, has earned its
place on every menu, from high-end cafes to pavement stalls where ...
China stocks tumbled more than 6 percent on Thursday, their biggest one-day loss in
a month, as investors booked profits after the market's recent rebound and awaited
policy cues from global leaders gathering in Shanghai for a G20 meeting. ...
New, more expensive migraine drugs are no more effective against the throbbing
headaches than traditional painkillers, and even performed worse than an older
range of treatments called triptans, said a massive global analysis Thursday.
Internet personality and online streamer IShowSpeed recently explored the
Vietnamese culinary scene by trying a banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) at Huynh Hoa
stall, one of the most expensive in Ho Chi Minh City.
Real estate companies in HCMC reported revenues of VND173 trillion (US$7 billion)
in the first eight months of 2024, a 6.1% increase year-on-year, according to the
city Statistics Office.
Chairman of electronics retailer Mobile World Group, Nguyen Duc Tai, has registered
to sell one million shares of the company, whose price is at a two-year high.
The Philippines, boasting a coastline stretching over 36,000 kilometers, has
surpassed Indonesia and Thailand to be crowned "Asia's Leading Beach Destination"
at this year's World Travel Awards.
A man was arrested in Lam Dong Province's Bao Loc City on Sunday night for causing
the deaths of two teenagers while driving under the influence.
The Paralympic amputee sprinters burst into action on Sunday and Britain chased
China's medal haul with a golden success in the pool and on the track.
A 17-year-old boy in Osaka Prefecture died after undergoing wisdom tooth removal
surgery, reportedly due to improper anesthesia procedures, according to police.
Vietnam with new coach Kim Sang-sik will host Thailand and Russia in a friendly
football tournament in September.
Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (Sabeco) has unveiled 333 Pilsner, a
smoother, lighter version of its classic brand.
For more than half a year, at 6:30 a.m. like clockwork, some of Giang Thi Ly's
classmates visited her home to assist her with getting ready for school, before
carrying her there.
Vietnam's clam and oyster exports to China have soared, achieving a total value
exceeding US$2.7 million in the first five months of the year, marking a 119-fold
increase from the same period last year.
South Korea's Supreme Court recognized new rights for same-sex couples Thursday,
saying the state must provide health insurance for a gay man's partner in a
landmark ruling that left activists weeping for joy.
A woman who poisoned her husband, niece and two nephews, one of whom survived, did
so as her husband was a gambler and, later, her family tried to restrict her
romantic affairs, she told police.
Television host Clark Chan Man-nam, known by his stage name Koba, has died at the
age of 29 after a six-month battle with Ewings sarcoma, a rare form of spinal
cancer.
A 2.8 km bridge with six lanes will cross Rach Gia Bay as part of a connection
route between Vietnam's two southernmost provinces of Kien Giang and Ca Mau.
Malaysian police have arrested a 32-year-old local driver for his involvement in a
bus accident that claimed the lives of two Chinese tourists late last week.
Police said they have found at least four bodies after putting out a raging fire at
a six-story house in Hanoi Sunday night.
Boeing faces a Thursday deadline to respond to a U.S. Department of Justice
determination that the planemaker can be prosecuted for violating a 2021 deal that
allowed it to escape criminal prosecution over two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
A male tourist from mainland China was confirmed dead on Sunday after plunging off
a cliff at Lion Rock mountain, a popular hiking destination in Hong Kong.
Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam had a meeting with U.S.
President Joe Biden in New York on Wednesday (local time) as part of his trip for
the 79th session of the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA). ...
Singapores private home sales dropped to a 16-year low in August, reflecting weak
buyer sentiment, although new launches and anticipated interest rate cuts are
expected to drive demand in the coming months.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe on Sunday after what the
FBI said appeared to be a second assassination attempt while he was golfing on his
course in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Nestled in nine hectares of landscaped gardens, surrounded by sand dunes, and just
steps from the beach, The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh is a place to relax and
rejuvenate.
More than 100 police officers in HCMC have dismantled a baby trafficking ring
operating across 32 cities and provinces, rescuing many children in the process.
Ronaldo's long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez could receive US$110,000 a month if
she splits with the Portuguese superstar, following their prenuptial agreement.
Brazilian striker Rafaelson has applied for Vietnamese citizenship and expressed
his desire to play for the national football team with a new name.
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, a 2014 World Cup winner, announced his retirement
from international football on Wednesday at the age of 38.
Indonesia launched a long-term visa scheme on Thursday intended to attract foreign
investors, President Joko Widodo said, with amounts of up to $10 million giving
them a 10-year visa and access to Southeast Asia's largest economy.
Six years ago, my in-laws bought us an apartment worth over VND2 billion
(US$78,647), and now they want a share of the profits since we found a higher-
paying buyer.
When a friend of his asked for help finding a single mother to marry, Doan Dung
quickly discouraged him, asserting that single mothers are only for dating, not for
marrying.
A power outage at a backup data center on Friday morning resulted in several stock
brokerages losing connection to Vietnams main bourse, the Ho Chi Minh Stock
Exchange (HoSE).
Man Moi, a Saigon restaurant dedicated to authentic regional Vietnamese cuisine,
earned a spot on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list last month for serving great food
at affordable prices.
Hanoi police have launched an investigation into a case in which a group of middle-
school students ganged up on a 14-year-old girl, beat her, stripped off her
clothes, and forced her to smoke cigarettes.
A South Korean man in central city of Nha Trang was found helming a gambling ring
for foreigners in the basement of a 5-star hotel, illegally earning VND53 billion
($2.08 million).
Two men in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province were arrested after the police found
the body of a woman who went missing for days inside a suitcase on a mountain.
A controversial South Korean DJ "monk" will avoid a ban in Singapore by performing
in the city-state without his robe or any religious references, a nightclub hosting
him said Thursday.
A giant six-meter-long banh mi was awarded a national recorded for the highest
number of fillings and toppings by the Vietnam Records Organization at a festival
last weekend.
Police in Thailand have found the body of a missing South Korean tourist stuffed
inside a black plastic container filled with cement in Pattaya, a popular nightlife
hub.
My friend makes VND40 million (US$1,580) a month, but he consider spending
VND35,000 ($1.4) for a cup of coffee a luxury.
The Vietnam-Korea Character Licensing Festival 2024 (VKCLF 2024) will be held from
Oct. 3-5 at Binh Duong New City, featuring a variety of cultural events and
business opportunities within the character licensing industry.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe on Sunday after what the
FBI said appeared to be a second assassination attempt while he was golfing on his
course in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Pax Thien, the 21-year-old son of Angelina Jolie, attracted attention with a
visible scar on his forehead while attending the 2024 Toronto International Film
Festival alongside his mother.
Since I have high blood lipid levels, does drinking a cup of coffee every morning
help lower them? What should I be aware of? (Hong Phuc, Dong Nai)
Ho Chi Minh City will kick off a measles vaccination campaign at all medical
stations in the 22 districts and Thu Duc City from Saturday.
British officials have warned travelers not to bring marijuana from Thailand, where
the drug has been decriminalized, after a spike in arrests at U.K. airports.
A museum in southern French city Marseille is inviting visitors to discover
Europe's relationship to the naturist lifestyle by wandering its halls in the nude.
Taiwanese actress Michelle Chen shared a photo showing her hand without her wedding
ring amid rumors of her divorce from Chinese actor Chen Xiao.
A 6-year-old boy from Yen Bai Province was found alive on Wednesday after spending
five days lost in the forest.
Holding a degree in political science, Thailands youngest Prime Minister
Paetongtarn Shinawatra is the third family member to assume this role.
As it rolls across Italy's central regions, a vintage diesel locomotive towing
carriages from the 1930s and 1950s crosses the forests of the Majella National park
and the Abruzzo highlands, giving tourists on board a glimpse of hidden hamlets.
Thailand will work towards legislating marijuana for medical use, a deputy prime
minister said on Tuesday, signalling a U-turn on plans to re-criminalize the plant
and another change in the governments hazy position on cannabis.
Their presidential candidate had just narrowly escaped an assassination attempt, a
bullet grazing his ear on Saturday from an AR-15-style semiautomatic weapon
A United Airlines jet lost a landing-gear wheel on Monday when it took off from Los
Angeles but landed safely in Denver, its planned destination, with no injuries, the
airline said.
A Singaporean womans desiccated corpse was found inside a HCMC apartment complex on
Thursday, despite the apartments owner not having rented it to anyone.
Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai is likely to sign a contract to join a team
in Japan's J1 League.
A man in the northern Nam Dinh Province suffers necrosis after a 3-year-old child
bites his arm.
As mangosteen season arrives in southern Vietnam, a Michelin Selected restaurant is
reviving a classic dish with a twist: mangosteen chicken salad featuring crispy
dried taro.
This Saigon weekend offers a mix of cultural events, from a French comedy film to a
Beethoven piano sonata recital, plus a cocktail festival and a unique fusion dining
experience.
The Hague ruling was chiefly a victory for the Philippines in the David v Goliath
legal challenge.
The United States and Vietnam marked the first anniversary of their comprehensive
strategic partnership with the launch of a new fund focused on workforce
development and public policy in the semiconductor industry.
Chef Christian Le Squer, a 3-star Michelin chef and French fine dining expert, has
been appointed as the new chef at La Maison 1888 of the InterContinental Danang Sun
Peninsula Resort.
Two Vietnamese dishes, lemongrass chicken and chicken curry, have earned spots
among the top 100 chicken dishes in the world, according to a ranking by
TasteAtlas, an international food website.
Yagi intensified into a super typhoon around noon on Thursday, with maximum
sustained winds reaching 201 kph, threatening areas from Ninh Binh to Quang Ninh in
northern Vietnam.
Hoai Nhan was accustomed to life in Vung Tau, but things took a dramatic turn when
she moved to the U.S. with her American husband in 2022.
The U.S. dollar strengthened against the Vietnamese dong Wednesday morning while
remaining near its lowest level in more than a year against other major currencies.
Consuming oat milk can result in a higher carbohydrate intake and blood sugar
spikes, according to health experts.
Singapore on Friday hanged a convicted drug trafficker, authorities said, in the
city-state's second execution this year.
Visiting a former teacher, holding a young child during Lunar New Years Eve and
inspecting saltwater intrusion into farmlands were among the humble everyday
moments of General Secretary of Vietnam's Communist Party Central Committee Nguyen
Phu Trong.
A woman who went swimming off a beach in Japan and was swept out to sea was rescued
about 80 kilometers (50 miles) off the coast after 36 hours, officials said on
Thursday.
For 30 hours, staff at an internet caf in eastern China mistook a deceased 29-year-
old man for a sleeping patron, only discovering the truth when he failed to
respond.
A man in Singapore was sentenced to two years and one week in prison for hosting a
drug party during Covid-19 restrictions in March 2022.
A Vietnamese woman walked around an airport in the Philippines naked on June 8
after she was requested to pay a fine for overstaying.
Actress Zhang Xinyu reveals the secret oasis in her backyard, a vibrant rose garden
that blooms in a spectrum of colors.
Preliminary findings released on Wednesday of an investigation into a Singapore
Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence last week showed that a rapid change in
gravitational force and a 54-meter altitude drop caused injuries.
At least 24 people, including many children, died in a fire that broke out on
Saturday evening in a family entertainment venue in the western Indian state of
Gujarat, a government official said.
Singapore ranked eighth globally last year in terms of a desirable country for
work, a survey has found.
A teenage BMW driver was fined VND9.2 million ($361) after performing a drift in
HCMC's District 1.
A Chinese man has been arrested for allegedly following a woman from a bank and
stealing VND1.5 billion ($58,930) she withdrew in southern Binh Duong Province last
January.
A truck collided with a tour bus in Malaysia's Sabah on Monday, killing a
Vietnamese woman and a Singaporean man.
Le Quang Liem beat "chess king" Ding Liren on Tuesday, marking the first time a
Vietnamese player defeated the reigning world champion in standard chess, and
helping Vietnam tie China 2-2 at Chess Olympiad.
The number of people in Japan aged 65 or older hit a record high of 36.25 million
this year, government data shows, as the country contends with one of the world's
fastest-ageing societies.
As Thailand officials urged tourism operators to brace for global economic downturn
and fiercer competition, readers shared their problems with the country that is
usually vouched as a tourism paradise in Asia.
Vietnamese weightlifter Le Van Cong secured a bronze medal in the men's 49kg
category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, marking the first medal for the
Vietnamese Paralympic team.
Six trains underwent a full test run Friday on HCMCs metro line No. 1, which marked
the first time the trains were operated entirely by Vietnamese drivers.
Singapore has secured the top spot globally in crypto adoption this year, thanks to
high scores in technology and regulatory environment, according to a recent study.
Marina Central Tower, with 106,000 sq m of office, commercial space, and modern
architecture that meets green standards, is a new highlight in HCMCs central
district.
On reuniting after 23 years Gia Hung showed Doan Duyen a photo of him kissing her
on the cheek taken when they were three.
China completed a clean sweep of the Olympic gold medals in both table tennis and
diving in Paris on Saturday.
Known as the most luxurious city of the Middle East, Dubai is home to 150 five-star
hotels and here is a glimpse into its most expensive hotel rooms with prices
costing up to $100,000 a night, according to CNN. ...
Most striking South Korean junior doctors will not be returning to hospitals
despite government efforts to persuade them, Seoul's health ministry said Thursday,
in a major blow to a health system already rocked by months of chaos.
Retailers are selling end-of-season lychees at up to VND180,000 (US$7.1) per
kilogram, thrice the price a year ago, due to a poor harvest.
England got their quest for a first major tournament title in 58 years off to a
winning start as Jude Bellingham's header was enough to beat Serbia 1-0, while the
Netherlands grabbed a late 2-1 win over Poland on Sunday. ...
Hong Kong actor Ruco Chan has refuted allegations that his wife, Phoebe Sin, a
finalist in Miss Hong Kong 2016, is a gold digger.
The Singapore Airlines aircraft used for a flight in which a passenger died during
severe turbulence returned to Singapore on Sunday, five days after its emergency
landing in Bangkok, the carrier said in a statement.
The passenger who died of a suspected heart attack on a Singapore Airlines flight
that encountered severe turbulence on Tuesday has been identified as a 73-year-old
grandfather traveling with his wife.
Police in Indonesias resort island Bali have detained a Russian man for allegations
of raping a Belarusian woman and destroying property inside a villa at Badung
Regency.
A Thai couple have been facing public criticism for expressing their love by
writing their names with a heart sign on a bridge at a popular tourist destination
in Tokyo.
Visitors will have yet another option to tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Take a look at at a 35-ton copper statue in this revamped place of worship.
Grammy award-winning songwriter and producer Ryan Tedder, frontman of the American
pop rock band OneRepublic, was spotted at a streetside beer restaurant near Ben
Thanh Market, one of Ho Chi Minh City's busiest areas.
Kim Jae Joong, a well-known South Korean idol singer with two decades of fame
across Asia, shared that his family supports him and does not pressure him to marry
at the age of 38.
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios made a rude comment on his ex-lover Anna
Kalinskaya, who is now the girlfriend of two-time Grand Slam winner Jannik Sinner,
during the U.S. Open.
An animal handler was mauled by a tiger at Australia's Dreamworld theme park on
Monday, emergency services said, and rushed to hospital with deep wounds on her
arm.
I sold my land and house to invest in a business, but ended up being poorer than my
brother who only waited for property prices to rise.
A recent survey put Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi among Asia's best cities for
tourists to explore on foot, but readers strongly disagreed.
A heavy rain lasting more than two hours on Tuesday night flooded many streets in
Hanois Old Quarter and nearby areas.
A man in Ho Chi Minh City has filed a lawsuit against the city's traffic police
unit after being fined for driving under influence, claiming the alcohol level in
his breath was due to mouthwash.
A man convicted of the 1984 rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl was executed
by lethal injection on Thursday, officials in the U.S. state of Oklahoma said.
Indonesia's national data center had been recently hit by a ransomware attack
demanding a ransom of US$8 million, Communication and Informatics Minister Budi
Arie Setiadi said Monday.
A Buddhist abbot in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province has been hit with a two-year
preaching ban by Vietnamese authorities, following speeches deemed culturally
contentious.
During a recent working trip to Italy's Venice, actress Song Hye Kyo, one of South
Korea's most influential artists, visited a series of high-end restaurants.
A 36-year-old foreign man was stabbed to death in HCMC's District 1 in a scuffle
with another person on Tuesday.
Actress Charmaine Sheh commemorated her 49th birthday with a photo on Instagram
showing her embracing her sick mother and a heartfelt caption.
A Japanese town began mounting a large mesh barrier at a popular viewing spot for
Mount Fuji on Tuesday, in an attempt to deter photo-taking by an ever-growing
number of tourists.
More than 6,000 square meters of grass, flower beds and brick pathways at a HCMC
park have been damaged after it served as a venue for a tourism festival.
Vietnamese actress Midu and her fianc, son of a Vietnamese plastic tycoon,stayed at
a luxury hotel and enjoyed cuisine at world-renowned restaurants during a recent
trip to Paris.
A Chinese tourist was put under a probe for operating a drone in the vicinity of
Singapore's Parliament House with the intention of capturing 'memorable moments.'
A tourist from Hanoi who accidentally met tennis great Roger Federer at a resort
near Hoi An gave him a lacquer painting featuring Vietnamese village scenes.
A worker was killed in a methanol explosion at a paper factory in the northern Bac
Ninh Province on Tuesday.
CodLUCK Technology (CodLUCK) has signed a partnership agreement with Implem Inc. to
expand the low-code platform "Pleasanter", which Implem Inc. developed and released
as open-source software, into international markets.
Plans by Paris's mayor to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower have been
condemned by designer Gustave Eiffel's descendants and provoked a backlash from
some Parisians.
The release of video game "Black Myth: Wukong" has sparked a tourism surge in
China's Shanxi Province, drawing visitors to real-life locations featured in the
game.
Many of my friends and relatives are against my girlfriends wish to pursue
education overseas, particularly my father, who views her ambition as a sign of
untrustworthiness.
A group of 833 Indian tourists visited the Trang An tourism site in the northern
province of Ninh Binh Wednesday, enjoying the riverine and mountainous scenery.
British singer Adele wore a gown inspired by the beauty of the night sea, designed
by Vietnamese designer Cong Tri, during her concert in Munich.
Vinhomes shares rose to VND37,200 (US$1.48) Wednesday morning after the company
announced a plan to repurchase 370 million shares.
Orient Commercial Bank is 60% owned by 17 individuals and businesses, according to
a company release.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has left many major legacies with a
consistent stance: Making people a focus to serve for his entire life and career.
Seven people, including three children and their mother, died early on Thursday in
what authorities suspect was arson that devastated a crowded seventh-floor
apartment in a building in Nice, the largest city on the French Riviera.
Thailand will finance a THB500 billion (US$13.8 billion) household handout scheme
using the 2024 and 2025 budgets after an inter-agency committee on Monday gave its
approval to the funding plan, a deputy finance minister said.
The deadly blaze that occurred at a house in Cau Giay District in May was caused by
a short circuit in an electric motorbike, the Hanoi fire department said.
Mattia Zaccagni's superb last-gasp strike fired Italy into the Euro 2024 knock-outs
with a 1-1 draw against Croatia in a fraught Group B clash on Monday.
Vietnam Airlines has inaugurated a route between Vietnam and the Philippines,
making it the first Vietnamese carrier to establish a direct connection to the
island nation.
A gang of thieves tunneled into a Bulgari jewelry store in Rome and made off with
jewels and watches worth about 500,000 euros (US$536,920).
DCDE open-ended fund investors will receive VND1,300 per share, a profit in
addition to the fund value appreciation reaching a record level of 23.37%.
Plums sell for VND25,000-100,000 (US$1-4) a kilogram in HCMC, down 25-40% from a
year ago on high supply.
A fire at a two-block house in Hanoi's Cau Giay District early on Friday has killed
at least 14 people.
A man from central Vietnam has been walking throughout the country since 2017 as a
form of personal pilgrimage.
Rough Guides has named the two destinations among the top 10 in the region.
A heated on-pitch argument after the Euro 2024 final was the main reason for the
divorce of Spain captain striker Alvaro Morata and Italian model Alice Campello,
Spanish media reported.
Barbadian singer Shontelle lit up a school year opening ceremony in Dak Lak
Province with her hit "Impossible" on Thursday, captivating hundreds of students
through her performances and charitable donations.
Getfit Gym & Yoga, a high-end gym chain in Ho Chi Minh City, has shut down all
three of its locations after 14 years of operation due to difficulties.
Lee Jung Jae, a South Korean actor known for his role in the Netflix drama "Squid
Game," is facing fraud accusations.
Three Korean managers of a gambling club in Hanoi were among 17 people arrested for
gambling and organizing gambling activities.
Despite 22 states instituting abortion bans of varying severity, a new study by the
Society of Family Planning finds that broader access to abortion pills and
telehealth-led procedures protected by Democrats' "shield laws" has contributed to
a nationwide increase in ...
Google parent Alphabet is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz
for roughly $23 billion, a person familiar with the matter said on Sunday, in a
deal that would represent the technology giant's biggest acquisition ever.
Fashion designer and makeup artist Yang Yue has claimed that a top worn by South
Korean girl group Blackpinks Lisa in the singers latest music video Rockstar
resembles a design she created.
A man in the southern province of Tay Ninh has been arrested for tricking two women
into being sold to a fraudulent company in Cambodia for $300 per person.
The San Diego Police Department has confirmed the discovery of a body on Black
Mountain that matches descriptions of Diem Le Nguyen, a 50-year-old hiker of
Vietnamese descent.
Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday agreed to extend a waiver on operating fees for
hoteliers for two more years from July to support the tourism sector, a government
official said.
After two years of dedicating everything to a full-time job, I decided to do the
bare minimum at work and invested my time into a side hustle.
A confectionery manufacturer in Japans Yamanashi Prefecture has left 88 Vietnamese
workers idle for around two and a half months without any allowance, the company
has confirmed.
An employee at a northern kindergarten responsible for accompanying students on its
school bus trips has been arrested after a 5-year-old boy under her care was left
on a bus for 11 hours and died.
A Vietnamese-American businessman was publicly apologized to by Vietnamese
prosecutors after being detained twice for a crime he did not commit.
A South Korean tourist in HCMC has been arrested for "engaging in prostitution"
with a 15-year-old girl.
French police were on Tuesday hunting for a group of gunmen who killed two prison
officers in an attack at a motorway toll that freed a convict linked to gangland
drug killings.
A Chinese director of a wood processing firm in southern Dong Nai Province has been
arrested for alleged negligence, resulting in a boiler explosion that killed six
people last week.
Several areas in HCMC got partial relief from the oppressive heat thanks to brief
showers Thursday morning following a record stretch of scorching days.
While the average height of Vietnamese men is above the Philippines and Indonesia,
it is far below China, Singapore, Japan and Korea. Meanwhile domestically,
residents of the central coast care most about fitness training and people in the
Red River ...
Since typhoon Yagi hit Vietnam, a surge of fake news has spread across social
media, causing widespread panic, and even leading to fraudulent schemes designed to
trick people into transferring money to fake accounts.
Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh, one of the localities hardest
hit by typhoon Yagi, resumed normal operation of tourist boats on Friday, nearly a
week after the severe impacts.
China began discharging water from its upstream hydropower dams into the Lo River
as of 2 p.m. on Wednesday, which a Vietnamese agriculture official said will not
significantly affect downstream areas in Vietnam.
Actor Lai Lok Yi and actress Joey Thye, both popular celebrities in Hong Kong,
recently visited several tourist attractions in Hanoi and Quy Nhon during a
business trip to Vietnam.
The southern Dong Nai Province has received nearly US$1.1 billion in
foreigninvestment from the start of the year to Aug. 20, a 34% year-on-year
increase.
Nguyen Tran Khanh Van, crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2019, attended a fashion show
on Monday alongside her fianc, photographer Nguyen Long, who is 17 years her
senior.
A pioneering durian festival held at the KL East Mall in Kuala Lumpur saw 5,000 kg
of the fruit sold within 5 hours.
Two workers died after being buried under a warehouse collapse in the northern
province of Ninh Binh on Friday morning.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 3.92% to 1,188.07 points Monday, aligning with a
global downturn impacting numerous major indices.
The concept had been derided as overly ambitious and the location criticized as a
prime security risk. But after years of preparation, France could Saturday breathe
a sigh of relief -- it had pulled off the Olympic opening ceremony for ...
Vietnam's foreign ministry has sent its condolences to the families of six victims
in the cyanide poisoning case at a Bangkok hotel, in which one of them is suspected
to have poisoned the others over a bad investment.
As summer holiday has begun, the second edition of the Luxury Awards Asia Pacific
of New York-based travel magazine Travel+Leisure has released a list of Vietnam's
10 best hotel pools for a holiday retreat.
A 22-year-old woman was sent by her relative to a house in Ho Chi Minh City to be
an apprentice but was instead locked up and beaten badly, police said.
A caf nestling in the middle of rice paddies in Hanois suburban Chuong My District
has become a popular weekend destination, drawing hundreds of visitors as harvest
season arrives.
Eight siblings belonging to a family in the south will go to court this week to try
and resolve a 15-year dispute over inheritance of their parents land.
Brazilian star footballer Neymar used a knife to slash the car tires of teammate
Renan Lodi as revenge for a prank during training.
Airfares in Europe and Asia are starting to plateau or fall in a sign that a
prolonged post-Covid travel boom is waning, delivering a setback for airlines
struggling with higher costs and limited aircraft availability.
A tuk-tuk driver in Thailand was slapped with a fine of 2,500 baht (US$70) and had
his license suspended for three months for overcharging a group of four Japanese
tourists in Bangkok.
A female passenger left behind a suitcase containing cash, gold, and diamonds worth
nearly VND300 million (US$11,800) in a public area of Hanois Noi Bai airport on
Thursday afternoon.
Clambering hand-over-hand, sweat dripping into his eyes, a durian laborer expertly
slices a cumbersome fruit from a tree before tossing it down to land with a soft
thump in his colleague's waiting arms some 15 meters (50 feet) below. ...
Tropical Depression Helene brought life-threatening flooding on Friday to wide
sections of the U.S. Southeast, where at least 43 people have been killed by a
storm that swamped neighborhoods, triggered mudslides, threatened dams and left
more than 3.5 million homes ...
Sixteen Vietnamese students recently participated in a two-week program at National
Cheng Kung University in Taiwan, where they studied both the theoretical and
practical aspects of semiconductor chip production.
I lost 5 kg through dieting, but afterward, my weight plateaued and sometimes even
increased. Is there a way to avoid this? (Thao, 30, Hanoi)
On the day he was promoted as deputy manager Ngoc Phong submitted his resignation,
fearing a managerial role would compromise his preferred career path.
The U.S. dollar on Saturday morning plummeted against the Vietnamese dong on the
black market after declining against major currencies a day earlier.
Hong Kong on Thursday announced the birth of a set of giant panda twins, the first
cubs to be born in the city.
Vietnamese national team goalkeeper Dang Van Lam will join Thanh Nien HCMC FC in V.
League 2 on a four-year contract.
The Bo Am Hot Springs, 150 kilometers from Hanoi, offer hot bath and beautiful
scenery for a budget-friendly weekend retreat.
The French central bank said Friday that the nation's economy should get a
considerable bump from the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Three Chinese teenagers were arrested for allegedly murdering a taxi driver and
robbing his car in central Vietnam
China's economy grew much slower than expected in the second quarter as a
protracted property downturn and job insecurity knocked the wind out of a fragile
recovery, keeping alive expectations Beijing will need to unleash even more
stimulus.
Indian police said on Thursday they had arrested six people over a stampede at a
Hindu religious event in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh this week in which 121
people were killed.
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation after four people, comprising
three tourists and a diving instructor, in southern China were abandoned at sea,
sparking a wave of criticism on social media.
Scotland were unable to claim a first major tournament victory in 28 years against
Switzerland on Wednesday, but they bounced back from a humbling loss to Germany to
record a 1-1 draw which keeps their chances of reaching the last ...
A Vietnamese worker in Japan has sparked online controversy after bringing durian
onto a Tokyo metro train earlier this month, causing discomfort to fellow
passengers.
A man in Hanoi has been accused of tricking women into dates at a caf cinema before
raping them and recording them on videos.
Currently a stay-at-home father, I recently received a promising job offer and
brought up the idea of hiring a housekeeper to my wife so that I could accept the
position, but she disagreed.
A Thai maid is set to inherit assets worth 100 million baht (US$2.7 million),
including a villa-style hotel in Koh Samui, from her late employer, a French
businesswoman.
The Bank of England was set Thursday to keep its main interest rate at a 16-year
high, resisting a cut as U.K. inflation cools at a slower pace than forecast.
A 9th grader in central Ninh Thuan Province drowned during a field trip of his
school at a local bay.
Hong Kong martial arts actor Norman Chui has passed away from esophageal cancer in
Beijing at the age of 74, and his wife, 30 years his junior, also died from a heart
attack after arranging his funeral.
General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee
and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse will pay a state visit to
Vietnam from Sept. 10-13.
The S Hotel in Taiwan, established by Chinese entrepreneur Wang Xiaofei as a gift
for his ex-wife, Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, has officially declared its closure.
The foreign ministry on Thursday dismissed claims from a U.K. newspaper that
British citizens may have their passports seized and be banned from leaving
Vietnam.
This glass bridge received a Guinness World Record for its length in 2022, and has
drawn visitors for the breathtaking views it offers.
Last month was the hottest July on record, making it the fourteenth straight
record-breaking month, a U.S. environmental agency reported Monday.
I was invited out to drink wine and talk with a translator friend of mine. He
remarked (after drinking quite a lot) that I will never understand the thoughts of
the Vietnamese people because "unlike in English, in Vietnamese the ...
The Japanese market welcomes ECQ's single-rack SCADA/OT system simulation product
as a comprehensive solution for critical infrastructure security.
Sabeco has reported a slight profit increase to VND2.3 trillion ($90.85 million)
within the first half of 2024.
I and my husband live a minimalist life and spend just about 30% of our salary
every month.
Malaysia on Saturday installed a motorcycle-riding billionaire sultan as its new
king in lavish ceremonies.
Singapore is once again the most competitive economy globally in 2024, a position
it had lost three years ago, according to a new report by leading business school
IMD.
A subsidiary of Thai Beverage, which is controlled by Thailands second richest man
Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, will receive a dividend of VND1.37 trillion ($54
million) from Vietnamese brewer Sabeco.
A man was shot by the police after he used a pickaxe to threaten fans before the
game between the Netherlands and Poland in Hamburg, Germany, on Sunday.
On a secluded Malaysian beach, a group of volunteers carefully retrieved newly laid
sea turtle eggs in the sand and moved them to a shady, cooler location, in response
to fears by researchers that warmer weather is leading to fewer ...
A person died on Wednesday after falling into the spinning turbine blades of a
departing passenger jet at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport, officials said.
A man killed eight people and wounded one more with a knife in central China, state
media reported today, citing local authorities.
A massive tree fell across one of Kuala Lumpur's busiest roads on Tuesday, killing
a man, hurting two others, disrupting monorail services and damaging more than a
dozen cars, officials said.
Ten people were killed on Tuesday after two helicopters collided in midair during a
rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade, the navy said in a statement.
A Chinese tourist is under fire online for opening a box containing a souvenir
flask and replacing it with a used water bottle at the British Museum in the U.K.
Cuba's First Secretary of the Communist Party Central Committee and President
Miguel Diaz Canel Bermudez presided over a grand welcome ceremony at the highest
protocol for heads of states for Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To
Lam on Thursday ...
The proportion of crypto owners in Singapore dropped from 30% to 26% between 2022
and 2024, indicating that many investors have sold off their digital assets amid
market fluctuations, according to a recent survey.
Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, was downgraded to a tropical
depression on Sunday, after wreaking havoc in northern Vietnam, where it damaged
factories and infrastructure in export-oriented industrial hubs.
A thunderstorm struck Hanoi around 3:00 p.m. Friday, influenced by the circulation
of super typhoon Yagi, with dark clouds rolling in and heavy rain pouring down.
At least 20 people are missing, feared dead, following a boat mishap on the Mekong
river in the "Golden Triangle" area between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, officials
told AFP on Wednesday.
Floodwaters brought by heavy rains inundated dozens of hectares of dragon fruit
farms and numerous homes in Binh Thuan Province, and locals are blaming a newly
constructed road.
A 25-year-old domestic helper in Singapore has been charged with animal abuse after
allegedly inflicting severe harm on her employer's dog, leading to its death.
MMA Global and Chicilon Media will collaborate to host a forum on trends and
insights in elevator digital media in Ho Chi Minh City on Aug. 29.
Thinking that you must build your own life without inheritance is akin to choosing
to walk all the time even when you have a car.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.01% to 1,230.42 points Tuesday while Asian
stocks edged higher, led by a rally of Japanese shares.
China-born martial artist and actor Jet Li recently took his daughters, Jane and
Jada, on a spiritual journey to Lhasa, Tibet.
The contest for most gold medals at the Paris Olympics ended in a 40-40 tie between
China and the United States.
Kim Lim, daughter of Singaporean billionaire Peter Lim and a well-known socialite,
has shared her pregnancy news on social media.
Authorities in the northern city of Ha Long have fined a restaurant VND6.5 million
(US$255) for threatening and throwing out a group of tourists for complaining about
high prices.
The moss-roofed houses of Xa Phin Village are a world of tradition and natural
beauty in a remote mountainous region of Vietnams northernmost province of Ha
Giang.
Hunter Biden's legal woes are not over after his conviction on three felony
firearms charges in a trial that puts a spotlight on his drug-fueled past.
Police in HCMCs Thu Duc City arrested a South Korean man and his Vietnamese
girlfriend on Monday after finding them using drugs at a rented luxury apartment.
A suspect has been arrested over the stabbing of four American college teachers in
northeastern China, police said on Tuesday, with Beijing describing the attack as
an "isolated" incident.
Tourists have a few more days to snap Mount Fuji at a popular vantage point after
the Japanese authorities said on May 9 that the construction of a barrier has been
delayed.
The median annual income that a working couple with two kids need to maintain a
comfortable lifestyle can top $275,000 in the most expensive U.S. states, a new
study found.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse hosted a red-
carpet welcome ceremony for General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary
Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his
spouse in Hanoi on ...
Malaysian Musang King durians imported into China are being sold at a premium rate
of RM350 (US$81) per fruit, more expensive than products from other Southeast Asian
suppliers.
Police in HCMC's District 10 have arrested a Chinese man and his two accomplices
for allegedly operating illegal base transceiver stations (BTS) to disseminate spam
messages across the area.
Vice president of the Professional Billiards Association (PBA) Lee Hee-jin has
blamed the unjust ban on Vietnam on politicking in a sport that has multiple
governing bodies.
Indonesian authorities have stressed that the country needs to collaborate with
private actors to develop a cyber-security academy to fortify the national cyber
defense posture.
A Vietnamese woman has been detained for allegedly defrauding 48 people of VND2.2
billion ($87,870) by falsely promising them jobs in South Korea.
Four people in northern Thai Nguyen Province were arrested after spreading fake
news about a female Samsung employee spreading HIV to others.
Manchester United have announced the signing of 18-year-old French center-back Leny
Yoro from Lille on a five-year contract with a total transfer fee of US$76 million,
making him the fourth most expensive teenage player in history. ...
Mai Anh confessed that since she began caring for two Scottish Fold cats, she might
skip a meal or two and even delay a visit to the doctor, but she never neglects her
pets needs.
Japan's economy shrank more than initially reported in the first quarter, the
government said in a rare unscheduled revision to gross domestic product (GDP) data
on Monday, darkening prospects for a fragile recovery.
For over a year, 24-year-old Ngoc Tram from Hanois Cau Giay district says she has
considered any adversity she encounters a "gift of life" for which she is grateful.
Climate activists on Thursday gained access to a UK airport where Taylor Swift's
luxury plane is stationed and sprayed private jets with orange paint, a day after
Stonehenge was attacked.
A fire broke out in a two-story tube house in the northern province of Bac Giang,
killing three people including an eight-year-old boy on Sunday morning.
Japanese trading firm Marubeni Corp has bought a 20% stake in a subsidiary of Thai
industrial property developer Amata Corp which develops an industrial park in
northern Vietnam.
The HCMC Department of Planning and Architecture wants the city administration to
approve a policy allowing the construction of a basement in houses to meet the
rising demand.
Sabrina Ho, daughter of the deceased casino mogul Stanley Ho, marked her sixth
wedding anniversary with Thomas Xin, a Harvard alumnus with a neuroscience degree.
South Korea's parliament on Thursday passed a bill to set up a new probe into a
deadly 2022 Halloween crowd crush which left more than 150 mostly young people
dead.
Hanoi police have launched an investigation into a case in which a man was accused
of raping a girl on various occasion, and getting her pregnant.
A 63rd-minute Joshua Kimmich header gave Bayern Munich a 1-0 win over Arsenal and a
place in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday.
Seven thousand liters of oil will be removed from a shipwrecked vessel in central
Vietnam after a cargo ship crashed into a reef, endangering the ocean with a
possible spill.
After being accepted into a foreign company, I eagerly replied to the job offer,
confirming the salary and bonus. However, instead of writing "I agree with you," I
mistakenly wrote "I angry with you."
Premier League stars Kaoru Mitoma and Wataru Endo both scored as Japan thrashed
China 7-0 on Thursday to start the third round of Asian World Cup qualifiers with a
statement win.
More than 10 banks have increased their deposit interest rates by 0.1-0.9
percentage points in the last month, with the highest now for a 12-month period
being 6.2%.
The number of individuals holding more than US$1 million in cryptocurrency assets
worldwide has surged by 95% over the past year, reaching 172,300, according to a
new report.
Vietnamese young player Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen on Sunday won a silver medal at the
Badminton Asia U17 & U15 Junior Championships 2024 held in Chengdu, China.
The aircraft carrying nine people that crashed in Thailand Thursday was operated by
Thai Flying Service, a charter flight operator which provides services for
luxurious tours.
Gymnast Carlos Yulo thanked his father Mark Andrew Yulo in a Facebook post for his
support during the celebratory Heroes Parade for Team Philippines.
Ho Chi Minh City targets an economic growth rate of 8-8.5% next year, with digital
economy accounting for at least a quarter.
Five workers at a coal mine in northern Quang Ninh Province were killed after the
mine collapsed on Monday.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.46% to 1,274.44 points Thursday, a slight
recover after Wednesdays dive.
Initial autopsy results showed traces of cyanide in the blood of six Vietnamese and
American guests at a central Bangkok luxury hotel and one of them is believed to
have poisoned the others over a bad investment, Thai authorities said ...
Lionel Messi said he was enjoying his "last battles" with Argentina after the 37-
year-old found the net in a 2-0 win over Canada on Tuesday to book a place in the
Copa America final.
American tourists headed for Japan have surged this year, lured by a slump in the
value of the yen, which is also driving a massive jump in foreign investor interest
in the country's lodgings market.
In just a few moments when I stopped my motorbike and waited for the red light at
an intersection on Hoang Dieu Street in downtown HCMC, I counted a series of people
breaking the law.
New vaping regulations in Australia came into force on Monday, moving e-cigarettes
behind pharmacy counters in a bid to curb youth vaping although opponents forced
the government to walk back a stricter prohibition.
China squeezed into the third and final round of Asian qualifying for the 2026
World Cup despite suffering a 1-0 defeat at South Korea on Tuesday, as Thailand's
dreams of progressing fell short.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and wounded in the abdomen after a
government meeting on Wednesday, Slovak media reported.
As millions across Southeast Asia suffer a blistering heatwave that is melting
railway tracks, a Thai village resorted to an unusual method to seek rain: parading
a Japanese cartoon cat.
A court in the central Quang Ngai Province has sentenced a couple to jail for
attacking a delivery man with an iron pipe and breaking both arms last year.
A British backpacker was arrested after a viral video showed him stripping naked in
front of a group of tourists in Thailands Krabi Province.
Typhoon Yagi, the strongest in the South China Sea in 30 years, hit Vietnam on
Saturday, devastating Hanoi and northern provinces for 15 hours and leaving
unprecedented destruction before weakening into a tropical depression.
Typhoon Yagi, packing winds of 166 km per hour, is moving at a speed of about 15-20
kph and forecast to reach mainland Quang Ninh and Hai Phong in northern Vietnam
Saturday afternoon.
Many people believe that washing eggs, placing them in a sealed container, and then
refrigerating them help prevent bacteria from spreading to other foods. Is this
true? (Lien, 22, Hanoi)
Japan's low-cost airline Peach Aviation is set to inaugurate a new direct route
connecting Osaka with Singapore on Dec. 5, with one-way fares starting from US$125.
Mercure Danang French Village Bana Hills, 20 kilometers from Da Nang City, offers
floral balconies and a wide range of outdoor experiences for companies, couples,
and families.
The iPhone 16 is anticipated to be available in Vietnam by late September, as the
country continues to be classified as a second-priority market for Apple.
In 330 days Vietnam-born Sky Le traveled 40,000 km across the U.S., meeting people
and collecting 7,000 signatures on his truck, a Guinness World Record.
Actress Zhao Lusi successfully shed 16.5 kg by adhering to three key diet rules:
eating a nutritious breakfast, consuming fiber-rich foods, and skipping dinner.
Professor Vo Tong Xuan, a leading scientist who has made significant contributions
to agriculture both domestically and internationally, passed away Monday morning.
He was 84.
Born in the Philippines and raised in Australia, Chloe San Jose, the girlfriend of
gymnast Carlos Yulo, is a model and online influencer.
HCMC authorities have formed a task force to collect and analyze data of gold
buyers to prevent price speculation.
French superstar Kylian Mbappe was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on
Tuesday, telling 80,000 fans "my dream has come true."
Bitcoin surged to a two-week high on Monday after the attempted assassination of
U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump raised the odds of the former president,
who has presented himself as a champion of cryptocurrency, winning the upcoming
election.
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son marries on Friday in a lavish ceremony that
has been a hot talking point at home and abroad, with his father's $260 billion-
conglomerate Reliance taking to social media to heavily publicize the event. ...
At a bare-bones gym in the central Philippines, children from poor families in torn
shoes put on frayed head guards and get to work in pursuit of their Olympic boxing
dream -- and a way out of poverty.
South Korea's exports rose for a ninth consecutive month in June, albeit at a
slower pace than expected, as robust demand for chips and cars bolstered the export
recovery in Asia's fourth-largest economy.
A 53-year-old woman was killed Friday in the southern Binh Duong Province after
being swept with her motorcycle into a drain by floodwaters caused by heavy rains.
Leading artificial intelligence companies made a fresh pledge at a mini-summit
Tuesday to develop AI safely, while world leaders agreed to build a network of
publicly backed safety institutes to advance research and testing of the
technology.
Thailands court began a trial Tuesday of the son of Spanish actors accused of
killing and dismembering a Colombian surgeon on a popular tourist island.
A woman who says she was threatened with being kicked off a U.S. Delta Air Lines
flight because she was not wearing a bra demanded a meeting with the company's top
boss on Thursday over what she says is a ...
Tourism operators have warned Minister of Tourism Sorawong Thienthong to brace for
a global economic downturn and fiercer competition next year, urging the government
to start planning for the worst-case scenario from this year.
Typhoon Yagi passed through Hanoi around 10 p.m. Saturday, with its winds weakening
to 88 km per hour after unleashing gales that uprooted trees, triggered blackouts,
and rattled buildings across the capital.
Approximately 1,200 drivers had alcohol-related traffic violations during this
year's National Day holiday, with a decrease in the number of fatalities and
injuries from traffic accidents compared to the previous year.
Thailand is targeting an additional 12.2 million tourists in the remaining four
months of the year, aiming to reach a total of 36 million foreign arrivals in 2024,
its tourism official said.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold ring price rose 0.13% to a new historic peak of
VND78.65 million (US$3,164.36) per tael Wednesday morning while global bullion
prices edged lower.
Around 40% of businesses in Singapore plan to hire more staff in the next 12
months, up from 29% last year, a new survey has found.
The Thai Travel Agents Association has sent a letter of apology to South Korean
authorities after its vice president slammed their country for lacking tourist
attractions.
Members of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association and Hyundai Thanh Cong
reported a 19% jump in sales year-on-year in July to 34,200 units.
Hundreds of Japanese flights and trains were canceled on Thursday in the middle of
a major holiday week as Typhoon Ampil barreled toward Japan.
An 84-year-old man has been accused of raping a disabled girl while she was home
alone in central Quang Ngai Province.
Three Australian men in HCMC were detained on Thursday for fighting inside a bar
and then out on the streets.
A Malaysian man in Singapore was fined S$1,200 (US$886.76) for soiling women's
clothes by spraying them with his own urine as a way to create opportunities to
talk to them.
Emergency crews in Oregon rescued 28 people Friday after they were stuck for about
half an hour dangling upside down high on a ride at a century-old amusement park.
U.S. chicken sandwich chain Chick-fil-A has announced plans to organize a pop-up
event in Singapore from June 26 to 28 to mark its entry into Asia.
Discover the best Southeast Asian country to start a business based on metrics such
as business tax rates, the average time it takes to legally set up a business, and
quality of life, according to a study by Business Name ...
Japan renewed its push to counter excessive yen falls during a weekend gathering of
Group of Seven (G7) finance leaders, after a recent rise in bond yields to a 12-
year high failed to slow the currency's stubborn decline.
Lao authorities on May 16 announced that a Buddha statue with a height of at least
two meters has been excavated from a sandy area near the Mekong River in the
northern Lao province of Bokeo.
The dazzling Thai holiday islands made famous by Hollywood film "The Beach" are
facing a severe water shortage following a blistering heat wave across Asia, a
tourism official and locals said on May 9.
A court in the U.S. has ordered a British man to compensate over $20,000 to United
Airlines after he threatened crew members of a U.S.-bound flight and forced to be
diverted.
More than three million foreigners visited Japan in March, a record for a single
month, government data showed Wednesday in a major boost for its tourism sector.
Construction of Terminal 3 at HCMCs Tan Son Nhat Airport is 90% complete with
structural work done and major installations underway. It is set to open in April
2025, two months ahead of schedule, with a capacity of 20 million ...
Popular myths such as running frequently damages knee joints quickly, more running
equates to better health, and long-distance running poses a high risk of sudden
death are among the common misunderstandings about running.
Thailand's tourism industry, a critical component of its economy, has sustained
damage estimated at approximately 491 million baht (US$14.5 million) due to flash
floods caused by monsoon rains.
After more than four years under Masan's ownership, WinCommerce has enhanced its
synergy with other components of Masan's consumer-retail ecosystem, aiming for a
path of sustainable, profitable growth.
Authorities in southern Binh Duong Province are investigating an alleged nude photo
shoot that took place by the side of a road in Bau Bang District.
A Japanese man, Yoshitaka, discovered just before his wedding that his girlfriend
of 7 years, Aki, was actually 25 years older than him.
The Vietnamese real estate market has a lot of potential and is attracting many
foreign enterprises to expand their investments.
Around 250,000 people had gathered at the Hindu religious congregation in northern
India where 116 people died in a stampede, more than triple the capacity permitted
by authorities, according to a police document reviewed by Reuters.
Demand for beer in India is at a multi-year high and air conditioner sales are
skyrocketing as the intense, unprecedented heat scorching parts of the country
becomes a boon for some consumer businesses.
UEFA has banned a young fan from attending the remaining matches of Euro 2024 after
he got through security to enter the pitch and take a selfie with Portuguese
superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
A German YouTuber says he made it onto the field during the European Championship
opening ceremony while disguised in a mascot costume, in an incident which revealed
flaws in tournament security.
Two female tourists were abandoned by a cruise ship for half an hour on Ti Top
Island in UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay, describing it "a terrible travel
experience."
British University Vietnam (BUV) stands out as the sole university in Vietnam
awarded a comprehensive 5-star rating by QS, a distinction it has upheld since 2022
until 2024.
In Ho Chi Minh City's Chinatown, a decades-old cart with a loyal following offers
sticky rice with coconut curd and an array of sweet delicacies.
Police in Ha Tinh Province have rescued a man after he got stuck down a gap 30 cm
wide and 2 meters deep between two walls.
Lisa, a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, was seen attending a party
in Monaco alongside Frdric Arnault, son of billionaire Bernard Arnault.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted a bill that would create a
new legal framework for digital currencies, in a move cheered by crypto supporters
but opposed by consumer groups who say it fails to protect investors.
Police in the southern beach city of Vung Tau have arrested a man for raping a
woman and sexually attacking another.
South Korean company Hyosung Corporation is seeking approval to build a data center
in a high-tech zone in HCMC.
They haven't been able to grasp the whole truth. They just think they have two
mothers and two fathers.
Thai finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit has voiced his support for the
negative income tax (NIT) scheme, which would provide welfare payments to workers,
also known as workfare, when their income falls below a specified threshold.
Across two months, artist Tran Van Manh traveled through Vietnam's central and
southwestern regions, capturing the country's coastal landscapes in his paintings,
aiming to inspire a deeper love for the sea.
Vietnamese airlines have been expanding their fleets and the government has been
building new airports, but the supporting industry has remained a laggard, analysts
said.
American adhesives producer 3M Corporation, a major supplier to Apple, has launched
its Science and Technology Center in Hanoi for research and development purposes.
Black Sesame International Holding, a chip designer for autonomous vehicles, has
raised $133 million from an initial public offering in Hong Kong.
Bangladeshs Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday as thousands of
protesters defied a military curfew and stormed her official residence.
Cathay Pacific Airways will reward Hong Kong Olympic medalists with a one-year
unlimited business-class flights or one million miles.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman admitted his team's 2-1 Euro 2024 semi-final defeat
against England on Wednesday was "hard to accept" after a controversial penalty
decision and then a last-gasp Ollie Watkins goal left his team floored.
Vietnamese businessman Quang Huy and wife Huyen Baby, a former singer, recently
stayed at Vietnams first 6-star resort in Ninh Thuan Province and explored Japanese
cuisine at a luxury restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City.
Twenty-two people were killed in a massive fire at a South Korean lithium battery
plant on Monday, most of them Chinese nationals, in one of the country's worst
factory disasters in years.
Russian President Vladimir Putins state visit to Vietnam from June 19-20 is
expected to create a momentum for the bilateral ties to develop to a new height,
according to scholars.
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, serving as a tourism ambassador for the Malaysian
state of Melaka, has endorsed durian cendol as a must-try dessert for tourists from
China visiting the country.
A recovery in Chinese overseas travel from the Covid-19 pandemic is fading as
rising costs and difficulties in securing visas cement a preference for local and
short-haul destinations.
A Chanel store located on the prestigious Avenue Montaigne in Paris was the scene
of a smash-and-grab robbery, resulting in an estimated loss of US$6.5-10.8 million.
Taiwanese actress Jin Chengs mother Paulina has sparked controversy for her choice
of attire at her daughters wedding, where she wore a see-through dress over a blue
bikini.
A bus carrying workers in Long An Province near HCMC crashed into several
motorcycles waiting at a red light Thursday afternoon, killing two people and
injuring three others.
Indian police arrested a lawmaker from a key ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday, in connection with rape and sexual
harassment cases against the 33-year-old scion of a prominent political family,
broadcaster NDTV reported. ...
Floating gardens built on the Saigon River in downtown HCMC will create a unique
and distinctive highlight, a French consortium of experts has said.
A court in the southern province of Binh Duong is hearing a case in which eight
women have admitted to selling their newborns.
Actress Charmaine Sheh shared a series of Instagram photos showcasing her and her
longtime close friend, actress Florence Kwok, enjoying a meal at a Hong Kong-based
Vietnamese restaurant endorsed by Michelin.
Daniel Dubois is no longer an accidental world heavyweight champion. With a brutal
fifth-round knockout of Anthony Joshua in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium,
Dubois showed he might be the real deal and the future of boxings ...
High-profile South Korean actor Yoo Ah-in was found guilty Tuesday of illegal use
of the anesthetic drug propofol and handed a one-year jail term, the Yonhap news
agency reported.
Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, who coached England from 2001 to
2006, died Monday at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his agent
said.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold ring price fell 0.26% to VND78.2 million (US$3,129.25)
per tael Friday morning as global bullion prices were set for a weekly decline.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo wants to lower drug prices in his country, the
largest economy in Southeast Asia, to a level comparable to that of its neighbor.
The New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido saw 225 flights either delayed or canceled due
to the disappearance of a pair of scissors from an airport store.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold ring price fell 0.26% to VND78.2 million (US$3,126.75)
per tael Monday morning as global bullion prices eased from a historic peak.
A male tourist from Hong Kong and another from Kazakhstan have been confirmed dead
after drowning on separate beaches in Phuket, Thailand.
A project management board under the Transport Ministry has proposed constructing
21 overpasses at intersections between railways and national highways across
Vietnam.
Keir Starmer will be Britain's next prime minister with his centre-left Labor Party
expected to win a huge majority in a parliamentary election, ending 14 years of
often tumultuous Conservative government by trouncing Rishi Sunak's party.
A Chinese customer has accused the Italian luxury brand Giambattista Valli of
lending a dress she had ordered to British-American actress Anya Taylor-Joy without
her permission, sparking controversy.
Police in the Indonesian resort island of Bali have detained a British man for
driving a stolen truck and crashing into the facilities of I Gusti Ngurah Rai
International Airport.
A Chinese man and five Vietnamese individuals in Ha Tinh Province are about to
stand trial for coercing a Chinese businessman into transferring them over VND1
billion (US$39,500).
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Saturday that she was feeling "shaken"
but otherwise "fine," after she was hit by a man on a Copenhagen square the day
before.
Police in the northern Thai Binh Province are looking for those responsible for the
death of a five-year-old boy who was left for 11 hours in a school bus in 35-degree
heat.
Police at HCMC's Tan Son Nhat Airport found and returned a wallet containing
foreign currencies worth VND100 million (US$3,900) to a tourist on Monday.
Maintaining a daily running habit can bring numerous benefits but it isn't
necessarily a good idea for beginners.
A high schooler's unique seashell souvenir project has earned him a VND8.3-billion
(US$330,000) scholarship to Yale.
South Korea's liberal opposition parties scored a landslide victory in a
parliamentary election held on Wednesday, dealing a resounding blow to President
Yoon Suk Yeol and his conservative party but likely falling just short of a super
majority.
Immigration authorities in Thailand have revoked a long-stay visa of a Swiss man
who allegedly kicked a Thai woman relaxing on a beach near his villa in Phuket.
A court on Thursday ordered two women to pay 8,000 euros in damages to French First
Lady Brigitte Macron after making false claims she was transgender, sparking online
rumor-mongering by conspiracy theorists and the far right.
A fixed passenger bus route connecting Ha Long in the northern province of Quang
Ninh and Nanning city in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region through Bac Luan
II Bridge was launched on Tuesday.
A 70-year-old Vietnamese-American man, renowned in the poker community as "The
Master," has fallen victim to theft by his own nephew in southern Binh Thuan
Province.
Northern Vietnam is expected to see a reduction in rainfall this week, while
downpours are set to return to the southern regions due to the influence of monsoon
winds.
Hong Kong actress Josie Ho, 50, daughter of the late casino mogul Stanley Ho,
recently revealed that she received only a modest portion of her father's
inheritance.
Singer and YouTuber Muhammad Nidza Afham, 23, was discovered dead under a bridge in
Klang, Malaysia on Wednesday, one day after he was reported missing.
Lamine Yamal's father Mounir Nasraoui was stabbed multiple times in a parking lot
in Barcelona on Wednesday but did not sustain any life-threatening injuries.
The U.S. has not yet recognized Vietnam as a market economy, despite significant
positive developments in Vietnam's economy in recent years.
Techcombank chairman Ho Hung Anh, his wife, and their affiliates hold nearly 33% of
the lender, a new disclosure has shown.
The commercial building is now offering more than 107,000 sq.m of Grade A office
and retail space for leasing.
A pair of strikes from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas for Switzerland knocked
defending champions Italy out of the European soccer championship in the round of
16 after a sloppy, rudderless display by Luciano Spalletti's side.
A runway at Hong Kong International Airport that had been closed since morning
delaying dozens of flights reopened on Monday afternoon after a damaged cargo plane
was removed, the airport said.
A flight operated by China Eastern Airlines from Shanghai to Jinan was delayed for
an hour after a female passenger's pet sugar glider escaped in the cabin,
triggering disruption onboard.
Vietnamese actress Midu, engaged to the son of a plastic tycoon, has selected white
dresses with subtle embellishments to highlight her figure for pre-wedding
photoshoots and a private event.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Saturday that she was feeling "shaken"
but otherwise "fine," after she was hit by a man on a Copenhagen square the day
before.
A lawyer and a former journalist have been arrested on charges of abusing freedom
to upload Facebook content that violated the states interests and several
individuals legal interests.
A 47-year-old man who was retracing a pilgrimage done by ascetic practitioner Thich
Minh Tue has died of cardiac arrest allegedly induced by strong heat.
The remains of a man, who potentially died nearly half a year prior, was found in
an unfinished house in northern Lao Cai Province on Tuesday.
China's home prices will fall at a faster pace this year with worsening slumps in
property investment and sales, a Reuters poll showed, a sombre reminder to
policymakers as they redouble efforts to revive the crisis-hit property sector.
A top Malaysian footballer is "responding well" after undergoing a three-hour skin
allograft surgery, a sports official said Friday, following an acid attack that
left the player in intensive care and shocked the country.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh cleared up many queries regarding mechanisms and
policies at a dialogue with experts and leaders of major groups, both at home and
abroad, which took place within the framework of the fifth Ho Chi Minh ...
A ceremony was held in the central city of Da Nang on Tuesday to hand over to the
U.S. side remains believed to be of U.S. servicemen missing in action (MIAs) during
the war in Vietnam.
China's devastating 0-7 defeat to Japan in the third round of the 2026 World Cup
qualifiers has sparked a wave of backlash from fans and media in the country toward
the national team.
Hunter Woodhall, the double amputee sprinter who is one half of a Paralympic-
Olympic power couple, produced an inspired run to win gold in the T62 400 meters at
the Paris Games on Friday.
As my father plans to provide my elder brother with VND3 billion (US$120,108) to
help him buy a house, my wife has labeled him as biased against us.
Chinese tourists are fueling a surge in luxury goods sales in Japan, capitalizing
on the weakened yen, which has plummeted to its lowest level in decades this year.
Thirty-two Vietnamese students have been awarded full scholarships from Taiwan,
selected from a pool of 250 applicantsthe most competitive selection rate to date.
Colin Huang, the founder of e-commerce giant PDD Holdings, has become the richest
person in China with a net worth of $48.7 billion.
A member of K-pop mega group BTS apologized on Wednesday after being charged with
riding an electric scooter while under the influence.
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three Slovenia penalties to earn his side a
3-0 shoot-out victory after Cristiano Ronaldo redeemed himself from the spot in a
dramatic Euro 2024 last 16 clash on Monday.
The CEO of a South Korean lithium battery manufacturer apologized on Tuesday
following a massive factory fire that killed 23 workers, but said the company had
complied with all required safety precautions and training.
Gasoline prices rose for the second week in a row Thursday afternoon.
Boxing great Manny Pacquiao said Monday that he is in negotiations to make a
comeback but cautioned that a potential world title fight against Mario Barrios was
"far away."
Venezuelan model Cinthya Nayeli Higareda Bermejo, 30, was killed when her clothes
got caught on a high-speed train during a photoshoot near tracks in Mexico.
Actor Benny Chan received public backlash for donning items from high-end fashion
brands during a visit to a temple in Hangzhou, China.
Vietnam Airlines Group posted a pre-tax profit of VND4.53 trillion ($178 million)
in the first quarter, a new record.
A new restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City offers a unique dining experience where
customers can wade in water while eating, with the floor designed to hold water
pumped daily from a well.
Vietnamese startups received US$510 million in funding last year, a 27.7% decline
from 2022, amid a general slump across Southeast Asia, according to a new report.
Thai wildlife officials laid out a plan on Wednesday to bring peace to a central
Thai city after at least a decade of human-monkey conflict.
10 delegation's deputy heads have been picked to attend a regional sporting event,
way beyond the threshold of 2, raising public eyebrows.
Three people who were on board a fishing boat that capsized in waters off South
Korea's west coast have died after being taken to hospital and five others were
rescued, the Yonhap news agency reported on Monday, citing the coast ...
Bahrain stunned Australia 1-0 away on Thursday thanks to an 89th-minute Harry
Souttar own goal in a major upset to start the third round of Asian qualifying for
the 2026 World Cup.
Morteza Mehrzadselakjani, the world's second-tallest man, finally got a bed big
enough for him after he was forced to sleep on the floors for several days during
the Paralympics 2024 in Paris.
A Singaporean man has been sentenced to nearly four years behind bars after
attempting to frame his estranged wife by placing cannabis in her car, knowing she
could get the death penalty.
For over three months now 96-year-old Nguyen Thi Huynh of central Ha Tinh province
has been a regular at her local gym, arriving every morning at 5 a.m.
As many as 458 individuals experienced symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting after
consuming food prepared with potentially norovirus-contaminated spring water at a
restaurant in southwest Japan.
Southeast Asia has five representatives on a list of the world's 50 best beaches as
voted by travel writers in British newspaper The Daily Telegraph.
Scientific research activities help students absorb and create new knowledge,
fostering a lifelong learning spirit among young people, an essential skill in the
21st century.
After asking a group of men to stop laughing and talking loudly in an elevator, I
was labeled 'impolite.'
Taiwanese actress Ruby Lin recently expressed that she does not intend to have a
second child.
Indias electricity grid has remained stable despite a record-shattering heatwave in
May, demonstrating a high degree of technical skill and avoiding embarrassing
blackouts during the election period.
A tropical depression in the South China Sea strengthened into a storm on Friday,
the first such event the sea region this year.
Da Lat authorities plan to open a 1.6 kilometer-long walking street around Xuan
Huong Lake in the Central Highlands' gem of a mountain resort town.
Police confiscated a phone and several documents from the residence of renowned
Taiwanese actor Mike He but have not yet provided a reason for the action.
Indian actress Priyanka Chopra, who clinched the Miss World 2000 title, wore a 200-
carat diamond choker valued at US$43 million to a Bulgari event.
Police in Hanoi said they have returned VND1 million (US$39) to a French couple who
were scammed by a taxi driver earlier this month.
A Vietnam Airlines plane flying from Hanoi to Can Tho Sunday had to turn around 20
minutes after take-off after being hit and dented by an unidentified object.
Eleven streets in HCMC's downtown District 1 will have a portion of their sidewalks
rented out to businesses on a trial basis.
Brazilian police have arrested a woman who tried to take out a bank loan for an
elderly man she was pushing in a wheelchair -- who turned out to be dead.
When she was single, Thuy Vi created a list of criteria she wanted in a partner, as
well as a prenuptial agreement that addressed the potential problems in marriage.
SpaceX will launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years when the next
Earth-Mars transfer window opens, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said in a post
on social media platform X on Saturday.
Pope Francis arrived in Muslim-majority Indonesia on Tuesday to kick off a four-
nation tour of the Asia-Pacific that will be the longest and farthest of the 87-
year-old's papacy.
The sailor on duty the night a superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily last month,
killing seven people, had sounded an alarm and woke the captain, the Italian press
reported Sunday.
The BRG Open Golf Championship Danang 2024 officially teed off on Thursday,
bringing together 144 golfers from Vietnam and around the world to compete for a
total prize pool of $100,000.
South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled Thursday that much of the country's
climate goals were unconstitutional, handing a landmark victory to young
environmental activists, who wept for joy on the court steps.
The National Assembly on Monday passed a resolution electing Le Minh Tri, Chief
Prosecutor of the Supreme People's Procuracy, to the position of Chief Justice of
the Supreme People's Court.
Hong Kong actress Karena Ng and businessman Brian Sze exchanged vows in an ancient
castle in Italy following a reported five-year courtship.
Japan footballer Kaishu Sano has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a
woman, local media reported on Wednesday.
Richie Crider has never visited Vietnam but has developed a deep love for
Vietnamese cuisine, integrating it into his daily meals and even starting a TikTok
channel to promote it among Americans.
A fire at a national park in the Mekong Delta's Dong Thap Province on Tuesday was
caused by people carelessly handling flames when they trespassed into the area,
local police said.
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen walked away following an assault by a
man in central Copenhagen on Friday and had no outward signs of harm, a local
resident told Reuters.
Since late May, Kon Tu Rang Village in Mang Den Town has transformed, its terraced
fields turning a vibrant yellow, offering travelers a glimpse into the harvest
season.
American Airlines was accused in a lawsuit on Wednesday of race discrimination for
temporarily removing three Black men from a flight from Phoenix, Arizona, to New
York City.
Passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight that hit extreme turbulence over Asia
suffered skull, brain and spinal injuries, the head of a Bangkok hospital said
Thursday.
A woman from Zhejiang Province has received a six-month suspended sentence,
effective for one year, along with a fine of 3,000 yuan (US$420) for growing poppy
plants at her house, claiming to use them for making hotpot.
Ive begun doubting myself lately as I struggle to find a boyfriend, even though Im
nice, good-looking, and earning a good income.
Im uncertain whether to leave my boyfriend, who earns 2,000 euros (US$2,140) a
month, for a wealthier man who owns a restaurant in Paris and earns tens of
thousands of euros monthly.
Iranian MMA fighter Ali Heibati has received a lifetime ban from competition for
acts including kicking a ring girl.
The fastest first-quarter GDP growth in four years and a revival in orders have
come as a shot in the arm for businesses after a challenging 2023.
Stir-fried squid with Chinese celery and leeks delivers a burst of flavor in a
quick 15-minute dish, showcasing colorful vegetables for a light seafood meal.
Typhoon Yagi has continued to gain strength, reaching maximum wind speeds of 183
kph on Thursday morning, and is likely to become a super typhoon within 24 hours as
it approaches Vietnam's northern coast.
Four Las Vegas teenagers pleaded guilty Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter in the
fatal beating of their high school classmate, as part of a deal with prosecutors
that kept them from being tried as adults.
Russia could not have chosen stronger opponents than Vietnam and Thailand for a
series of football friendlies in September, coach Valery Karpin said in response to
criticism against the matches.
Over 30,000 food and beverage outlets closed down in the first half of 2024 as
consumers cut down on visits to cafes, a company that consults the industry said.
Paris Olympics long jump champion Tara Davis and her Paralympic athlete husband
Hunter Woodhall share a love fairytale as they went from high school sweethearts to
national heroes.
For lunch one weekend Phuong Anh cooked a meal for seven people, including her
three children and four Laos students in HCMC whom she considered her own.
South Korea imported US$164 million worth of agriculture produce from Vietnam in
the first six half of this year, a 55% year-on-year increase.
Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, has attributed the use of artificial
intelligence (AI) technology to the recent substantial improvement on a global
tourism competitiveness ranking.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hired professional pickpockets to teach its players a
lesson as part of his training method ahead of the 2024-2025 season.
Da Nang, one of the destinations with highest returning tourist rates in Vietnam,
is set to offer a range of innovative experiences this summer.
A woman in Hanoi used alum for 10 years to get rid of her armpits' stink, which
later gave her aluminum poisoning.
Imexpharm Corporation, a leader in Vietnams pharmaceutical industry, has announced
its interim results for the first six months of 2024.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal beat the Czech Republic 2-1 to claim a Euro 2024 debut
victory on Tuesday but they needed to come from behind with a 92nd-minute winner
from youngster Francisco Conceicao.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold bar price fell for the second day in a row with a 0.33%
loss to VND89.5 million ($3,513.80) per tael on Friday.
World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested near the entrance of
Valhalla golf course for misunderstanding a traffic control signal after a fatal
accident nearby.
A group of foreigners have vandalized a series of rolling doors of stores and shops
on Le Loi Street in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1.
Companies like Imexpharm, which prioritizes research and development (R&D), are
charting a course for a more innovative Vietnamese pharmaceutical industry.
A Chinese male director of a wood processing firm in the southern Dong Nai Province
has been detained after police determined that there were violations in management,
leading to a boiler explosion that killed six workers.
A 52-year-old teacher at a primary school in the southern province of Soc Trang has
been accused of sexually harassing a 5th grader in the restroom.
A man in the Mekong Delta's Tien Giang Province saved a 3-year-old boy who was
thrown into a canal by a drug addict.
I let my son make his own decisions, I don't do things for him, and I don't coddle
him. That's how I turned my son into an independent boy, of course with a big help
from German education environment. ...
Sweet, milky and colorful -- bubble tea is wildly popular in China, where people
sipping through straws from large plastic cups is a common sight in high streets
and shopping malls across the country.
A passenger on Australian budget carrier Jetstar threw open an emergency door and
exited by clambering over the wing and engine after landing in Melbourne on
Thursday, officials said.
My girlfriend asked me to cover an estimated cost of VND30 million (US$1,197) for a
dinner party the night before our wedding, which will include her relatives.
Thailand received 17.5 million foreign tourists in the first half of this year,
making it the most visited country in Southeast Asia, thanks to a slew of
promotional policies.
Chopper, a 3-year-old Shiba Inu, has trekked seven of northern Vietnam's peaks over
two years with his owner, always eager for an adventure.
Durian has ranked seventh in a list of the 26 best fruits in Southeast Asia as
voted by readers of international food magazine TasteAtlas.
The Vietnamese government has set a goal to bring GDP per capita to $7,500 by 2030,
up 75% from 2023.
Australian lender ANZ has been sanctioned for failing to stop or refund fees for
dead customers and not responding to their representatives within a required time
frame, a committee that looks at the banking industry's practices said on Tuesday.
The Chinese TV drama "The Tale of Rose," featuring Liu Yifei and Wan Qian as leads,
has moved audiences to tears with a scene that shows a woman being sexually
assaulted by her stepfather.
AI-generated pornography images of 50 female students at a private middle school
inMelbourne were recently shared on social media, initially resulting in the arrest
of a teenage boy who was later released.
Beauty queen Giang My encountered a flight trouble on her way from Vietnam to the
U.S. for a vacation, resulting in an airline compensation of VND4 million (US$156).
A former top Chinese sports official is under investigation for corruption, state
media reported Thursday, the latest figure to fall foul of a crackdown on graft in
the country.
Actress Goo Hye Sun disclosed on a TV show that she is currently without a
permanent residence and has been living in her universitys parking lot.
A Malaysian national team footballer who was the victim of an acid-attack has left
intensive care following multiple surgeries, a football official said Tuesday.
When nurse Dang Thi Ha saw a foreign tourist collapse at a table in a Da Nang
restaurant, she immediately rushed in to try resuscitating him.
A Vietnamese couples dramatic wedding engagement at a Taylor Swift concert in
Singapore last week has become a viral sensation on social media.
A Thai couple have praised Taiwan's police who assisted them in finding a wedding
ring lost on a bus trip.
A man in Hanoi discovered a live leech latching onto his throat, a month after he
took a handful of grass into his mouth and used it as wound dressing.
A U.K. court sentenced a Romanian man to three years in prison for entering Britain
while driving a van carrying seven undocumented migrants crammed into a secret
compartment.
Bayern Munich became the first team to score nine goals in a game in the modern
Champions League as the new format of Europe's elite club competition kicked off on
Tuesday, with title holders Real Madrid and Liverpool also among ...
Jannik Sinner won his second Grand Slam title of 2024 on Sunday when he swept aside
Taylor Fritz in the U.S. Open final, shattering American hopes of a first male
champion at the majors in 21 years.
Some 10,000 U.S. hotel workers began a multi-day strike in several cities on Sunday
after contract talks with hotel operators Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide,
and Hyatt Hotels stalled, the Unite Here union said.
A shop in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 sells banh mi at VND79,000 (US$3.20),
featuring premium ingredients and an in-house production process that keeps
customers returning despite the high price.
Singer Lee Hyori and her spouse, South Korean musician Lee Sang-soon, will soon
move from Jeju Island to a residence in Seoul valued at 6 billion won ($4.5
million).
Malaysia began exporting fresh durians to China on August 24, two months after the
two countries signed a protocol on phytosanitary requirements for the export of the
fruit to China.
A massive 2,492-carat diamond -- the second largest in the world -- has been
discovered in Botswana in southern Africa, the Canadian mining company that found
the stone announced Thursday.
Authorities in Da Lat are investigating if a dog was abused by its owner for not
cooperating during photo sessions with tourists after incriminating videos appeared
on social media.
Some 4,500 people working for a major Indian pharmaceutical company and on an
incentive tour to Vietnam starting later this month are booked into five-star
hotels in Hanoi.
The government of Thailand wants to limit online sales of cheap Chinese products in
a bid to protect domestic businesses, which have been calling for higher subsidies.
My colleague, who is almost 70, has chosen to continue working past retirement and
is now serving as a legal consultant for our company.
A 26-hectare land plot designated for the gathering, maintenance, and operation of
trains on HCMCs metro line 3A in Binh Chanh District has become a place for garbage
dumping, livestock grazing, and deteriorating auxiliary structures.
Portugal outclassed Turkey to secure their place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a
3-0 win in Dortmund on Saturday, while Belgium kept their hopes alive with a 2-0
victory over Romania.
British Singer Zayn Malik, former member of boyband One Direction, said recently
that he always carries a bottle of a Chinese natural herbal remedy used for the
relief of sore throat and coughs.
A section on the Republican National Convention (RNC)'s website mistakenly featured
a background picture of Ho Chi Minh City instead of Milwaukee, where the RNC will
actually be held next month.
A poor lychee harvest in Vietnam's lychee production hub, northern Bac Giang
Province, has led to financial losses for farmers, despite a 50% increase in the
fruit's price.
Police in the southern Vietnam are investigating a local man accused of threatening
and demanding ransom from those who escaped from a forced labor group in Cambodia.
The Miss USA organization hosted a coronation for Savannah Gankiewicz, a beauty
queen with Polish, Filipino, and Vietnamese heritage who was crowned Miss USA 2023.
The family of a Mega Millions prize owner told the court he had promised to buy a
house for his father, establish a trust fund worth millions of dollars, and fund
medical expenses for his father and stepmother, but failed ...
A Vietnamese woman has scored 334 out of 400 on a U.S. state bar examination after
graduating early with honors from law school.
Son Heung-min has urged South Korean fans to stop targeting their new coach after
he was booed during a 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw against Palestine, with the
skipper reportedly calling the reaction "upsetting".
A HCMC appeals court has confirmed that American businessman Nguyen Duc An and
supermodel Pham Thi Ngoc Thuy should equally divide their marital assets worth
VND200 billion (US$8 million).
David Yong, star of Netflix's reality show "Super Rich in Korea," faces a fourth
charge for falsifying accounts and has been granted bail of S$1 million
(US$759,000).
An 8-year-old girl suffering from fever, vomiting and abdominal distension led
doctors to remove a large amount of hair, straw fibers and thread from her body.
Pattaya in Thailand seeks to reposition the city as a family-friendly tourist
destination, instead of its notoriety for sex tourism and illegal gambling.
After two weeks of continuous rain caused by the impacts of storm Prapiroon,
northern Vietnam is set to experience a return of sunny weather.
Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi was celebrated for her stunning appearance in a
strapless mermaid gown at an event in Shanghai on August 1.
It may not look like much just a flaking image of three people around a big red
pig. But the humble cave painting discovered in Indonesia is the oldest known
narrative artwork ever made by human hands, dating back more ...
A newly-opened restaurant in the U.S. has drawn public criticism after banning
women under the age of 30 and men under 35 as it wants to ensure "a mature,
sophisticated, and safe dining environment."
After a major raid on the Phuong Lam bar early this year, a prominent venue
surrounded by restaurants and hotels in Ho Chi Minh Citys Tan Phu District, police
have arrested 23 individuals so far.
Vietnam aims to turn tourism into a spearhead economic sector with green growth and
world leading development capacity by 2030 as part of a master plan approved by
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha.
During a Qatar Airways flight from Athens to Bangkok via Doha, passengers suffered
extreme discomfort when they were confined for more than three hours in oppressive
heat due to a malfunctioning air conditioning system.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump presented himself as a champion for
cryptocurrency and slammed Democrats' attempts to regulate the sector during a San
Francisco fundraiser on Thursday, three sources present told Reuters.
A man and his girlfriend have received prison terms for abusing her three-year-old
son, forcing the boy to smoke meth and making a video of it for "entertainment."
Olympiakos became the first Greek club ever to win a European title after a 1-0
extra time defeat of Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday.
A waterspout thousands of meters high was captured on video washing away boats in
the sea off the central Khanh Hoa Province on Wednesday.
Inspired by a sweet treat abroad, an entrepreneur is whipping up a refreshing wave
of local pride with his ice cream bars shaped like Hanoi landmarks.
A court in the central Khanh Hoa Province sentenced a local man to death Thursday
for killing his wife and three daughters with carbon monoxide.
Australian airline Qantas Airways said on Monday it had agreed to pay a penalty of
A$100 million ($66 million) to settle a lawsuit that accused it of illegally
selling thousands of tickets for flights that had already been canceled.
A court in India's Hisar City has sentenced a hotel manager to 10 years in
imprisonment for raping a female tourist in India three years ago.
Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam was decorated with the Order
of Jose Marti, the highest honor of the Cuban Party and State, at a ceremony
chaired by Cuba's First Secretary of Party Central Committee and President
Miguel ...
A dismissed town mayor who fled the Philippines after being accused of helping
establish an illegal online gaming and scam center catering mostly to clients in
China has been arrested near Indonesia's capital, officials said Wednesday.
The National University of Singapore (NUS), one of the world's most prestigious
universities, has announced a series of measures to curb the growing nuisance
caused by large crowds of tourists on campus.
A group of 20 tourists from China have claimed they were abandoned on Race Course
Road in Singapore by their bus driver after they declined to purchase souvenirs
from him.
Two people who were exercising in Tao Dan Park in HCMC center early Friday morning
were fatally crushed when a tree branch fell onto them.
The Communist Party Central Committee's Central Inspection Commission has
recommended disciplinary actions against a deputy prime minister for his
involvement in certain land management violations.
Photographer Bui Xuan Viet has spent years traveling across Vietnam capturing
photographs of clouds, which he said "is a game of chance."
Japanese flour producer Nippn plans to invest in a factory near Ho Chi Minh City,
its third facility in Southeast Asia.
Palestine created history when they booked a place in the third round of the FIFA
World Cup qualifiers for the first time following a goalless draw on Thursday
against Lebanon in Doha.
English teachers and teachers for certain subjects at primary school levels in HCMC
may be financially supported with VND30-50 million (US$1,180-1,965) a year amid a
teacher shortage.
The world's number one tennis player Novak Djokovic sees Cristiano Ronaldo as a
role model for a professional athlete, who desires success and has an excellent
mentality.
South Korean authorities on Sunday confirmed that a 65-year-old tourist died after
falling overboard from a cruise ship and an investigation is ongoing.
A suspect in the acid attack on Malaysia national winger Faisal Halim in a shopping
mall has been remanded for five days for investigation.
Six people were found dead following a loud explosion at a wood production company
in the southern province of Dong Nai on Wednesday.
South Korean actress Kim Ji Won is currently under public scrutiny for allegedly
using a ghost company when acquiring a house valued at 6.3 billion won (US$4.56
million) as a means to circumvent tax obligations.
A video clip capturing a tour guide talking to foreign tourists in English has gone
viral on Chinese social media.
A car driver in Hanoi rammed a police officer, throwing him on to the hood where he
clung for dear life, after refusing to stop for a check Monday.
A bus plunged off a bridge into a ravine and caught fire on Thursday in South
Africa, killing 45 of the 46 people on board, the transport ministry said.
Australia's Scottish connection helped them to a 2-0 victory over a determined
Lebanon on Thursday to take a step closer to the 2026 World Cup.
A jam-packed Saigon weekend awaits, brimming with activities like a sustainable
clothing swap, an animal rescue road trip, an art exhibition, a soap-making
workshop, and a French film screening.
Hoa, a tenant in my rental house, has lived here for the past 10 years since she
was 20 years old. Despite being attractive, she remains single, much to her
family's concern, who wish for her to settle down.
A recent study reveals that scrolling through TikTok for less than 10 minutes can
negatively impact young women's body image, making them feel insecure as they
compare themselves to others.
Thailand has launched a series of tourism promotion activities in hopes of
attracting 3.5 million Chinese arrivals in the last four months of this year to
fulfill this years target.
Anastasia Bliznyuk, a former Olympic champion in rhythmic gymnastics, was
complimented for her talent and beauty after she coached China team to gold medal
at Paris Olympics.
Vietnamese expats are introducing global travelers to popular street foods such as
vermicelli with fermented shrimp paste, sugarcane juice and salt coffee, receiving
a positive reception.
For the first time in nearly 30 years, Vietnam went through two consecutive
Olympics without a medal, while its Southeast Asian rivals have shown significant
improvement.
Seven individuals in HCMC, including two South Koreans, have been arrested for
operating a restaurant that provided prostitution services to Chinese and Korean
customers.
Samoa's boxing coach died at the Paris Olympics village after the 60-year-old had a
cardiac arrest, officials said on Saturday.
Jesse, a member of the Japanese idol boy group SixTONES, is reportedly dating
actress Ayase Haruka, who is 11 years his senior.
Jennie, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, has stirred controversy after
allegedly being spotted smoking indoors.
My friends children received inheritance from their parents and they all had a much
easier time achieving success.
Hong Kong actor Lee Lung Kei, 74, was seen kneeling and praying at a temple the day
before the trial of his 37-year-old fiance Chris Wong, who faces a charge of
overstaying her tourist visa.
More than 670 people are believed to have died after a massive landslide in Papua
New Guinea, a UN official told AFP on Sunday as aid workers and villagers braved
perilous conditions in their search for survivors.
In Hanoi, a hidden cafe offers a tranquil garden escape where customers can ditch
the barista and become their own DIY coffee creators.
Holding a high school diploma from Canada and a university degree in Chinese
commerce language from China, Tat Dat has faced difficulties securing a fulfilling
job upon his return to Vietnam.
A TikToker was fined on Tuesday for posting a clip saying "Saigon is an ideal
location for criminals."
A second store belonging to a Malaysian chain that had offered socks bearing the
word Allah for sale has been attacked with a Molotov cocktail, police said on April
1.
A Malaysian man has claimed he earns as much as 500 Malaysian ringgit (US$104.6) a
day through begging for a few hours, despite owning a sport utility vehicle (SUV).
Police in Thailand have launched a probe after a female Chinese tourist claimed she
was lured into a forest by a Thai man who sexually attacked her on Sunday.
A steel coil came loose from a tractor-trailer when the vehicle made a turn in Nam
Tu Liem District in Hanoi and rolled over a car moving behind.
Typhoon Yagi unleashed its fury on Quang Ninh, home to the world-renowned Ha Long
Bay, sinking dozens of boats at Tuan Chau and Cai Rong ports and leaving a trail of
devastation that calls for urgent repairs.
Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, will conduct an audit to reform
tourism on the tropical island of Bali to improve tourism quality and preserve
local culture and jobs, a senior minister said on Aug. 30.
Caretaker Deputy Minister of Transport Manaporn Charoensri of Thailand has
announced that a new cruise terminal in Koh Samui will open in 2032 as part of
efforts to boost tourism in Surat Thani Province.
Grapes from China are being sold in Ho Chi Minh City at VND60,000-300,000 (US$2.41-
12) per kilogram, down 5-15% from a year ago and much cheaper than imports from
other countries.
Spanish billiards player Daniel Sanchez emerged as the champion of the PBA-LPBA SY
Bazzar Hanoi Open 2024, defeating Eom Sang-pil of South Korea with a final score of
4-2.
Eileen Gu, a U.S.-born freestyle skier now competing for China, responded to her
detractors by citing the 39 medals she has won for China and questioning their
contributions to the nation.
Vietnam should position durian as a national product by setting quality standards
and building its brand to compete with major exporters like Thailand and Malaysia,
the agriculture minister has said.
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake hit Kon Plong district, the Central Highlands province
of Kon Tum, on August 20, the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning under the
Institute of Geophysics reported.
At least 50 bodies were pulled from the mud on Monday following two landslides in
southern Ethiopia, a local official said.
IHG Hotels & Resorts elevates the culinary experience this summer by extending a
series of dining promotions across Vietnam.
A man in Ho Chi Minh City was sentenced to jail for life for swindling over VND40
billion (US$1.57 million), including VND3.6 billion from an HIV-positive friend in
a fake treatment scam.
A former driver's increasingly popular sticky rice cart in HCMC's District 6 sells
about 800 portions daily, featuring fresh crab and a unique crab-shell-like sticky
rice "crusts" for about $1.70 each.
A six-year-old boy that was the most severe case of all patients suffering
poisoning after eating banh mi at a shop in the southern Dong Nai Province has
passed away.
By focusing on a diet rich in vegetables and fruits and reducing meat consumption,
along with practicing restorative yoga, Quach Hien has maintained a 60 cm waistline
despite being over 40.
China's consumer prices rose in April for a third straight month, while producer
prices extended declines, suggesting resilient domestic demand, despite a shaky
economic recovery.
Landy Prraga, a 23-year-old contender in the 2022 Miss Ecuador pageant, was
assassinated by gunmen while inside a restaurant in Quevedo, Ecuador.
A group of 10 workers at Yen Bai Cement Factory, part of Yen Bai Cement and
Minerals JSC, was performing maintenance on a cement mill on Monday when a motor
engine malfunction occurred, resulting in seven deaths.
After signing a three-year contract with a Japanese partner, the Vietnam Football
Federation (VFF) will have more financial resources to search for a new manager of
the national team.
Authorities in Hanoi fined a street vendor VND150,000 (US$6.04) on Tuesday for
overcharging a pair of foreign tourists VND200,000 for a small bag of Indian
jujubes.
A man in northern Thai Binh Province jumped into a cold river to save the life of a
woman trapped in a sinking car.
China's years of splashing cash on big-ticket infrastructure projects in Africa may
be over, analysts say, with Beijing seeking to shield itself from risky, indebted
partners on the continent as it grapples with a slowing economy at home.
During an interview with Rio Ferdinand on his YouTube channel, Cristiano Ronaldo
was said to have taken a joking dig at the late Brazilian legend Pele about the
number of goals in his career.
Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, U.S. media reported Tuesday,
two years after the Hollywood power couple officially gave love a second chance by
tying the knot.
Singapore's economy grew 2.9% in the April-June quarter from a year earlier,
matching the official advance estimate and above market expectations, government
data showed on Tuesday.
There is more than Olympic gold at stake for Singaporean kiteboarder Max Maeder
this week -- he could also land a one-million Singapore dollar ($753,579) payout.
Vietnamese airlines have been taking various measures in the face of a fleet
contraction triggered by the manufacturers engine recall, including adding and
replacing aircraft.
My friend was astonished when he found out that I, the owner of a large business,
still drive an old car and wear cheap clothes.
Singapore budget carrier Scoot announced on Thursday the launch of a new service to
Subang in Malaysia on Sept. 1.
An early Ferran Torres strike gave Spain's second-string side a 1-0 win over
Albania on Monday as the three-time champions finished the Euro 2024 group stage
with a perfect record and the defeat eliminated their opponents.
Gunmen opened fire at a synagogue, an Orthodox church and a police post in attacks
across two cities in Russia's North Caucasus region of Dagestan on Sunday, killing
an Orthodox priest and multiple police officers, the region's head said. ...
Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 as the Euro 2024 hosts kicked off the
tournament in style in Munich on Friday, the start of a journey they hope
culminates in a record fourth continental title.
Federal authorities in Minnesota have confiscated cellphones and taken all seven
defendants into custody as investigators try to determine who attempted to bribe a
juror with a bag of cash containing US$120,000.
A Chinese court on Tuesday sentenced to death a former executive of one of the
country's largest state-controlled asset management firms for accepting "extremely
large" bribes, state media reported.
I own real estate worth a combined VND11 billion (US$432,000) and am considering
leaving my job, which pays VND15 million monthly, to become a stay-at-home mom.
Police in Thailand have detained a British tourist for allegedly defaming an
Italian restaurant in Phuket with negative reviews on Google due to a personal
conflict.
A report by Dutch company Booking.com says 96% of Vietnamese travelers think
sustainable tourism plays a vital role and 56% worry about travel harming the
environment.
Police in Australia's Queensland have arrested a 10-year-old boy for allegations of
sexually assaulting a 23-year-old Italian female tourist in Cairns.
Panich Promphat, the son of Thailands Deputy Minister of Public Health, received a
suspended jail sentence for a drunk driving offense.
Ao Tanaka's goal after two minutes gave Japan a nervy 1-0 win over a spirited North
Korea in a World Cup qualifier in Tokyo on Thursday.
A court in HCMC handed a 19-year jail term to a man working for a ride-hailing firm
after he killed another man over a disagreement in giving way.
Hanoi has banned all vehicles from crossing Long Bien Bridge and restricted many
from Chuong Duong starting Tuesday, as floods on the Red River rose to historic
height following typhoon Yagi.
Bayer Vietnam, Siemens Healthineers, and the University Medical Center HCMC
collaborated to organize a scientific workshop on the use of MRI with specific
contrast agents for diagnosing and treating hepatobiliary diseases, specifically
hepatocellular carcinoma.
An insider shared that Samsung Electronics is contemplating whether to continue its
brand ambassador agreement with Suga, a member of the K-Pop group BTS, due to his
driving under the influence (DUI) controversy.
The security force in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in the Lao province
of Bokeo recently coordinated with relevant units to successfully bust a cyber-scam
gang, arresting 771 suspects.
Thailand's controversial former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted
a royal pardon, his lawyer said Saturday, a day after his daughter became the
kingdom's new premier.
Construction of a bridge crossing Thuan An estuary in Thua Thien Hue Province in
central Vietnam is set to finish by the end of this year.
South Korean prosecutors have demanded a four-year prison term for renowned actor
Yoo Ah-in on charges of habitual drug abuse.
Heavy rainfall and winds brought down a roof at the main airport in New Delhi on
Friday, killing one person and shutting down a busy domestic terminal, while
flooded streets and traffic snarls caused widespread disruption in the Indian
capital.
A staggering total of 120 million people are living forcibly displaced by war,
violence and persecution, the UN said Thursday, branding the ever-increasing number
a "terrible indictment on the state of the world".
Coach Hajime Moriyasu warned Japan that the final Asian qualifying round for the
World Cup will be "a completely different level" after thrashing Syria 5-0 on
Tuesday to go through with a 100% record.
South Korean authorities said they would open a hotel built on a bridge crossing
the Hangang River in July, allowing guests to admire scenic views of the iconic
river and Seoul's skyline.
A top Malaysian footballer who suffered severe burns in an acid attack was
discharged Saturday from a hospital where he had undergone multiple surgeries, the
CEO of his club said.
A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of "doctor of litter-ature"
on Max the cat, a beloved member of its community, ahead of students' graduation on
Saturday.
Netizens in Singapore have disparaged en-masse a video of a street hawker stir-
frying durian with strawberries that has gone viral on Chinese social media.
A flight in the U.S. was grounded on Friday after a dog defecated in the aisle of
the plane.
A police officer has been arrested in Hai Phong City for allegedly organizing a
party where drugs were used.
Hoi An, a picturesque city famed for its ancient charm, is pioneering a novel waste
management initiative.
At least 13 people were killed in the southern Philippines on Monday after a
collision between a dump truck loaded with sand and a passenger van, local
authorities said.
A tour guide forced a family of Chinese tourists off a bus for refusing to buy a
bracelet for 50,000 yuan (US$6,950), prompting tourism authorities to launch an
investigation.
Diep Chi took a deep breath and walked into a Hanoi caf carrying a chocolate bar
and a small teddy bear as gifts for a boy she had never met.
A major K-pop agency has vowed to take the "strongest legal action" against
deepfake videos depicting its artists, after local media reports exposing Telegram
chat rooms for sharing AI-generated pornography sparked public outrage.
Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang and his Philippine counterpart
Gilberto Teodoro have agreed to promote the bilateral defense ties in a more
practical and efficient manner during their talks in the Philippines.
HCMC has called on the government to extend Mercedes-Benz Vietnams lease of 100,000
sq.m of land in Go Vap District by another 5 years without a fresh bidding process.
My husbands mother asked me to request that my mother cease inviting her to my
fathers death anniversary, characterizing her attendance as an excessive effort for
a simple event.
Southeast Asia is among the regions most prone to natural disasters, but a new
analysis released Thursday shows its people also feel the best equipped to deal
with them.
Traveling back in time at the pink diamond museum andsavoring fine cuisine in a
Peranakan paradise are among experiences in Singapore for gaining understanding of
local culture.
Lisa, a member of the popular K-pop group Blackpink, was spotted spending time with
the Arnault family, owners of the luxury goods giant LVMH, in Italy.
Two Chinese men were arrested in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday after breaking into a
villa and stealing cash, diamond rings and luxury watches.
HCMC will not have low-rise properties priced under VND5 billion ($200,000) by 2026
as supply dwindles, according to a recent report.
Ryan Tang, a once celebrated Taiwanese actor, is now homeless and facing
significant debts, including unpaid rent.
Four Philippine policemen were found guilty Tuesday of killing a father and son,
court officials said, in a rare case of law enforcement officers being prosecuted
for taking part in former president Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war.
Meeting me at school, a mother complained that my child had beaten hers.
South Korean authorities said they would open a hotel built on a bridge crossing
the Hangang River in July, allowing guests to admire scenic views of the iconic
river and Seoul's skyline.
A 5-year-old boy in the northern province of Thai Binh died Wednesday after being
left for 11 hours in a school bus during a 35 degrees Celsius heat wave.
Thu Thuy shivered when she heard about a deadly fire on Trung Kinh street in Hanoi,
which claimed 14 lives, as her own rental could similarly trap her in a blaze.
Grand Pioneers cruise vessel, built at a cost of US$20 million, has announced a
three-day itinerary that takes tourists to Ha Long Bay and neighboring Bai Tu Long
Bay.
The owner of a private resort in Malaysias Terengganu state will undergo
questioning on Thursday after photos allegedly depicting a swimsuit party at the
property widely circulated on social media.
A passenger airplane arriving in India's financial capital Mumbai flew through a
flock of flamingos, killing at least 36 but landing safely, wildlife experts and
media reports said Tuesday.
An attack claimed by the Islamic State group which killed foreign tourists visiting
a market in central Afghanistan has also dealt a blow to the country's nascent
tourism sector.
Asia Commercial Bank (ACB) chairman Tran Hung Huy called his recently deceased
father Tran Mong Hung a lifelong teacher in a heartfelt public farewell letter.
On seeing a photo of Lan Ngo for the first time, Zhu Yang thought she was "too good
to be true." But when they met in person, he realized she was even more stunning
than he had imagined.
Storm Yagi has gained its strength and is forecast to reach maximum wind speed of
166 kph in the coming days, prompting Vietnamese government to issue urgent
preparation orders.
Australian employees can now ignore those and other intrusions into home life
thanks to a new "right to disconnect" law designed to curb the creep of work emails
and calls into personal lives.
The YouTube channel of Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo quickly
reached over 10 million subscribers in less than half a day after it was launched,
breaking two records on the platform.
Grab, the largest ride-hailing and delivery company in Southeast Asia, reported
slower-than-expected revenue growth for the second quarter, leading to a drop in
its stock price.
The U.K. is a preferred destination for many Vietnamese students and the origin of
numerous esteemed global educational institutions, establishing exemplary
benchmarks for education.
Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of $14.08 billion in the first 7 months of this
year, the General Statistics Office announced on July 29.
An Indian man was hospitalized in Hanoi after inserting a live eel into his anus,
which punctured his intestines and entered the abdominal cavity.
My husband questions why his mother must continue to wake early to prepare
breakfast when she has a daughter-in-law at home.
This Asian country pays foreign English teachers US$3,000 to $4,000 a month and
covers their accommodation, according to the TEFL Academy.
Vietnam and Thailand have emerged as the two fastest-growing e-commerce markets in
Southeast Asia, according to a new report.
After graduating with a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
in the U.S., a Vietnamese man who won gold medal of the 2013 International Math
Olympiad has chosen to return to his country to work.
A Mexican-British man, whose family alleged he was arrested in Qatar for being gay,
has been sentenced to prison but can leave the country after paying a fine, the
Mexican government said Tuesday.
Kylian Mbappe signed a five-year deal to move to Real Madrid from Paris Saint-
Germain on Monday and hailed the move as a "dream come true," despite receiving
much less in salary.
Grand Pioneers cruise vessel, built at a cost of US$20 million, has announced a
three-day itinerary that takes tourists to Ha Long Bay and neighboring Bai Tu Long
Bay.
A Kenyan and a Nepali climber have died close to Everest's summit, tourism
officials said May 23, taking this season's toll on the world's highest mountain to
at least four.
Thanh Cong was stunned when the restaurant owner declared they accepted cash only
as he asked for a QR code to make a bank transfer for his bowl of noodles.
With a median price of US$1.3 million in 2023, Singapore's private residential
homes were the most expensive in the Asia-Pacific region for the second year in a
row.
Adopting a diet change, controlling blood sugar levels, engaging in regular
exercise, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are essential steps in boosting the
amount of good fat in the body.
Renowned Chinese actress Fan Bingbing made a striking appearance at Thailands
Songkran festival, riding in a tuk-tuk adorned with flowers.
French police arrested Australian Olympic field hockey player Tom Craig on
suspicion of buying cocaine from a drug dealer in central Paris, police and
prosecutors said Wednesday.
My relatives wives have been a source of considerable disruption within our large
family due to disputes over land and property inheritance.
The highest camp on the worlds tallest mountain is littered with garbage that is
going to take years to clean up, according to a Sherpa who led a team that worked
to clear trash and dig up dead bodies frozen ...
Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam got married to his longtime girlfriend Bui Thi Yen Xuan, a
fitness trainer, on Sunday.
A woman has been fined VND17 million (US$670) and had her driving license suspended
for six months after she reversed a car on the Ho Chi Minh City
According to international sports research center CIES, after a successful season
with Real Madrid, English midfielder Jude Bellingham is currently the most
expensive player with a transfer value of over US$300 million.
Driven by a desire for a dramatic photo at the 1,200-meter-high Ma Hao waterfall in
the central province of Thanh Hoa, Bich Hoa ventured over slippery, moss-laden
rocks and slipped.
A video of a Chinese father kneeling on the ground to apologize to his daughter for
not being able to afford her an iPhone has gone viral.
A 7th grade girl in Khanh Hoa Province was knocked to the ground and stomped on by
six other girls, who posted a video of the beating on social media.
Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong has issued an apology following a severe
turbulence incident on a flight from London to Singapore that resulted in one
fatality and 71 injuries.
Four people are under criminal investigation for disturbing public order after they
parked luxury cars in the middle of a north-south axis road for a wedding photo
shoot.
A Vietnamese college student in the U.K. has won a full Ph.D. scholarship worth
$116,000 per year in Bioengineering from the California Institute of Technology
(Caltech) of the U.S.
Extreme temperatures throughout Asia last month were made worse
A friend of mine, who is 44 years old, told me he feels ashamed because he is still
struggling to find a job at his age.
Two daughters and a son of England captain striker Harry Kane were taken to
hospital after a car crash in Germany.
A Shanghai court has decreed that actress Zheng Shuang is unable to fulfill a 90.5
million yuan (US$12.5 million) compensation for breaching her contract with a film
company due to insufficient assets.
After eight years of marriage, my wife has expressed a desire for a divorce, a
situation I suspect stems from my negligence towards her needs.
A Chinese bride, who transitioned from a factory worker to a self-made millionaire,
has wowed social media with her dowry, which features 9.99 million yuan (US$1.4
million in cash) and a Ferrari.
Two people were killed in a crush outside a passport office in Myanmar on Monday, a
rescue worker said, as thousands rush to leave the country to escape a junta
military service law.
A Thai woman has been charged with illegal possession of a lion cub, police said on
Friday, after a video of the animal cruising in a Bentley with a Sri Lankan tourist
went viral online.
Suspected attacks by Yemens Houthi rebels targeted two ships in the Red Sea on
Monday, authorities said, near where crews hope to salvage a tanker loaded with oil
and still ablaze after another assault by the group.
The number of scams in Singapore increased by 16.3% year-on-year to a record-high
26,587 in the first half of 2024, leading to over S$385.6 million (US$295 million)
in losses.
Thuy Hong and her husband were shocked when the price of an apartment they had
planned to buy a few months earlier jumped from VND3 billion (US$)120,361 to VND4.2
billion.
Seven out of every 10 international tourists arriving in Da Nang paid a visit to Ba
Na Hills in the first 7 months of 2024, according to Da Nang Statistical Office.
The Politburo has directed all government levels to enhance students' foreign
language skills, gradually making English a second language in schools as part of
education reforms to meet integration demands.
Vietnam ended its Paris Olympics campaign on Thursday night after Nguyen Thi Huong
competed in the quarterfinals of the women's 200m canoeing, without winning a
single medal.
Actress Barbie Hsu, together with her second husband DJ Koo and her two children
from a previous marriage, traveled to South Korea to visit DJ Koos mother.
A fire raging out of control in northern California has rapidly become among the
biggest ever in the western US state, authorities said Saturday.
An Indian worker bit a snake twice, resulting in its death, after it attacked him
while he was sleeping.
Thailand capital of Bangkok will check the income of street vendors, requiring
those with an income over 25,000 baht (US$680) a month to rent a location instead
of continuing to trade on sidewalks.
Showing up at her friends engagement ceremony in a white ao dai (traditional
Vietnamese tunic), a headband and elaborate makeup, Minh Anh drew criticism for
taking the spotlight off the bride.
Watching a group of customers enter his caf with their own lunch bags one morning,
Bao Minh sighed, knowing they would hold down a large table until at least late
afternoon.
AEON Vietnam has begun construction of a mall at a cost of VND1 trillion (US$39.3
million) in Long An Provinces Tan An City, its first in the Mekong Delta.
Police in South Korea's Jeju Island said they have caught a taxi driver who tried
to charge a Chinese tourist nearly 10 times the normal meter fare.
A court in Da Nang City sentenced a man to life imprisonment for counterfeiting
VND900 million (US$35,484) in VND500,000 denominations and selling them on the
market.
The U.S. dollar rose against the Vietnamese dong on Friday morning to a new all-
time high after reaching a historic peak Wednesday.
Viru Nikah Terinsip, a beauty queen from Malaysia, has been deprived of her pageant
title following the spread of a video featuring her laughing and having fun with
male dancers in lingerie during a Thailand vacation.
A Delta Airlines pilot was sentenced to 10 months in prison Tuesday for drinking
half a bottle of German liquor before operating a transatlantic flight from
Edinburgh to New York.
A Chinese man in central Phu Yen Province has been arrested for stealing jewelry
right after he finished a 9-month jail sentence for a similar crime.
A crane on a barge in the southeastern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau
unexpectedly collapsed Tuesday afternoon, crushing a motorcyclist to death.
The number of unemployed young people in South Korea reached 443,000 in July, with
75% of them unwilling to work because they could not find a job that meets their
expectations.
A representative of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Information and
Communications has stated that many celebrities deliberately create scandals and
accept fines to draw attention to their livestreams.
Initially, my mother instructed me to sell the land to my brother at market price,
but later suggested a 20% discount, and now she advises accepting whatever he
offers.
Vietnam gold bar price surged 1.91% to a three-week high of VND80 million
($3,184.08) per tael Tuesday morning as demand for the safe-haven metal heats up
globally.
Bartosz Frankowski and Tomasz Musial, two Polish football referees who have worked
in Champions League games, have been arrested for stealing a traffic sign while
being drunk.
The Sky Garden food street in HCMCs District 7, a new addition to the citys
nighttime economy, is set to start operations in late August.
Hoi An ancient town, HCMC's War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi Tunnels entered a list
of 25 most loved tourist attractions in Asia as voted by readers of American travel
site Tripadvisor, based on the quantity and quality of ratings ...
I couldn't help but laugh, yet I felt a pang of sadness at the sight of a public
bus in Ho Chi Minh City with the words "Sorry for disturbing you when entering and
exiting stations" painted on its rear ...
Using a long-handled net, Ronnel Narvas scoops up discarded plastic soft drink
bottles, shopping bags and palm-sized sachets as he wades through a foul-smelling
tributary in the Philippine capital Manila.
Police in Japan's Fukuoka Prefecture has arrested a 59-year-old man to investigate
him for "assault" after his wife reported him hitting her on the head with a banana
peel.
Magician David Copperfield has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than a
dozen women in episodes said to have taken place over several decades, a report
said Wednesday.
Singer Wang Feng, the ex-husband of Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi, was seen taking his
mother, children, new girlfriend Sen Lin Bei, and a nanny out for a meal.
One person was killed while at least nine others were injured after a coach, a
container truck and two cars collided in southern Binh Phuoc Province on Monday.
The proposed design of a train station in China's famous tourist city has sparked
controversy on Chinese social media, with netizens commenting it looked like "a
sanitary pad."
Shopee continued to dominate Vietnams e-commerce market with a 67.9% share in the
first quarter, followed by TikTok Shop with a 23.2% market share.
A pagoda in Da Nang has handed over 114 turtles, ceremonially released by the
faithful as a merciful act, to Cuc Phuong National Park.
Vietnam on Thursday said a fishing ban issued by China on the East Sea, also known
as the South China Sea, violates Vietnams sovereignty over the Paracel Islands.
A fire that raged from the basement of a 16-storey building in central Istanbul
killed at least 29 people Tuesday, with flames and thick smoke billowing for hours
despite a massive emergency response.
Nguyen Thi Luc found a bag with VND1.2 billion (US$48,500) in her car upon
returning from a delivery of eggs to vendors at a local market in Hanoi.
In an unprecedented event during his 18-year career, a Thai pilot helped deliver a
baby boy in the middle of a flight from Taiwan to Thailand.
Cristiano Ronaldo showcased a diamond-studded earring, brooch and Franck Muller
watch as he received the "UEFA Champions League All-Time Top Scorer" award on
Thursday at the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League draw in Monaco.
British newspaper The Daily Telegraph has named My Khe and Non Nuoc in the central
city of Da Nang in a list of 50 best beaches on the planet.
Local media indicate that Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung is troubled by her 17-
year-old son Lucas rumored relationship with a ski instructor who is 46 years old.
Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno on Aug. 6
nodded his agreement concerning a proposal to eliminate airline ticket taxes for
ticket price reduction.
China's embassy in Beirut urged citizens to "travel with caution" should they visit
Lebanon, warning they face "higher security risks" as fears of a regional conflict
soar.
Georgia secured a historic place in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after a
stunning 2-0 win over Portugal on Wednesday, while Turkey, Belgium, Romania and
Slovakia all advanced to the last 16 as the group stage came to an ...
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.19% to 1,256.56 points Tuesday after hitting a
six-week low Monday.
Drought, heat waves and a pest that thrives in hot and dry conditions have stunted
the growth of Vietnam's coffee trees, a leading expert said Wednesday, shrinking
supply of the beans used in instant coffee.
Thailand's attorney-general will indict former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra
for allegedly insulting the monarchy, an official said on Wednesday, in a setback
to a political heavyweight whose loyalists are currently in government.
A Hanoi 12th grader has won a scholarship to the National University of Singapore
(NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with an essay about his passion
for debating.
The proposed design of a train station in China's famous tourist city has sparked
controversy on Chinese social media, with netizens commenting it looked like "a
sanitary pad."
Holding two university diplomas from top schools in sought-after majors, one might
expect a clear path to career success. However, my reality paints a different
picture.
Marriott Bonvoy's survey reveals that a majority of Gen Zs and Millennials in Asia
Pacific, excluding China, prefer the simplicity of a loyalty travel program.
Taxi firm Vinasuns profits plummeted by 58.5% to VND22 billion ($868,000) in the
first quarter, a near two-year low, according to a company disclosure.
A man was arrested for allegedly violating labor safety violations that led to
seven deaths at a cement factory in northern Yen Bai Province.
Phuong Nhi posted a 50-word job search notice on social media without a proper CV
or mentioning any qualifications and achieved 10,000 reaches.
Police in Singapore have detained a 38-year-old woman for allegedly stealing luxury
cosmetic products in a transit area of Changi Airport.
A video capturing a female Chinese tourist clinging to a rock cliff to take photos
and falling to the bottom has gone viral on social media, with netizens criticizing
her dangerous acts.
A defender was suspended and fined after injuring a national team striker during a
league match, which will make the latter miss two upcoming World Cup qualifiers
against Indonesia.
A five-seater side-swiped a parked vehicle in Hue City, blew through a red light,
hopped a curb, and then crashed into a light pole, crushing three motorbikes on
Friday morning.
The Ministry of Health on Monday directed local authorities to implement monitoring
for monkeypox at border gates in response to a global health emergency declared by
the World Health Organization (WHO).
An Indian would-be social media star has been arrested and detained after outrage
by his video of cooking and eating the country's protected national bird, a
peacock, police said.
American music producer Ryan Klos moved to Da Nang from Taiwan two months ago in
search of a new source of inspiration and was immediately impressed with the city.
Malaysia welcomed 1.18 million Chinese tourists between January and May, up 194%
compared to the same period of last year, thanks to a visa-free travel policy.
Indias BDR Pharmaceuticals Group wants to collaborate with local firms to make
cancer treatment drugs and set up a radiation and chemotherapy data center in
Vietnam.
WebComm and VinCSS have announced a strategic partnership to address cybersecurity
issues in Taiwan and Vietnam, focusing on advanced digital identity and IoT
security solutions.
Prosecutors have sought a prison sentence of 24-26 years for FLC chairman Trinh Van
Quyet for appropriating money through fraud and stock manipulation.
Some 31,000 employees accounts were compromised by malware in Vietnam last year, a
31-fold jump from 2020, according to Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.
South Korea began 2024 vowing to win the Asian Cup but they have endured a year of
turmoil and are still without a coach three months after the sacking of Jurgen
Klinsmann.
Four people died and 15 others were injured when a stage collapsed on Wednesday
during a campaign rally for Mexican presidential candidate Jorge Alvarez Maynez,
according to President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
The HCMC police have decided to charge a 22-year-old man for attempted murder for
deliberately crashing his motorcycle into a traffic police officer who had tried to
stop him.
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration formally proposed on Thursday
reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift that would bring
federal policy more in line with public opinion.
A Hanoi 12th grader has won a scholarship to the National University of Singapore
(NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with an essay about his passion
for debating.
The employees of a restaurant in HCMC's District 1 allegedly beat and disrobed a
customer who refused to pay bills as he believed he had been scammed.
A mainstay of Hanoi's cuisine for years, cha ca features turmeric-marinated fish
cooked with dill and herbs, served with a savory-sweet shrimp paste for dipping.
A Chinese passenger traveling on a taxi on an expressway in southern Vietnam was
killed after the car was crushed between two trucks Monday.
A woman in the Mekong Delta's Long An Province was sentenced to 12 years in jail on
Monday for joining a terrorist organization.
Actress Sandra Dewi might be subjected to a prison term of up to five years if
found buying a private jet, a Rolls-Royce car, and luxury goods with corrupt funds
from her husband, businessman Harvey Moeis.
A Spanish court on Thursday sentenced former Brazil international Dani Alves to
four and a half years in prison after finding him guilty of raping a young woman at
a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022.
A steam of sweat rose as hundreds of naked men tussled over a bag of wooden
talismans, performing a dramatic end to a thousand-year-old ritual in Japan that
took place for the last time.
Asia's strongest storm this year, super typhoon Yagi, landed in China's Hainan on
Friday, bringing violent gales and heavy rain that triggered widespread power
outages, paralyzing the tourist island province known as "China's Hawaii".
Vu Phong and his family embarked on their National Day holiday with hopes that
traffic would be lighter than in previous years, and yet they found themselves
spending nearly two days on the road during a three-day trip.
The Hai Phong City police dismantled a massive online gambling ring in 2019,
arresting 395 Chinese nationals operating hundreds of illegal sites, marking
Vietnam's largest foreign-led gambling bust.
Asia is gradually becoming a top destination for digital nomads with many countries
offering special visa policies, allowing them to work remotely while exploring
beautiful landscapes and local cultures.
Vietnamese travel companies have canceled most tours to Israel, Palestine and Iran
due to safety concerns in the Middle East after the assassination of a Hamas
leader.
At 11 years old, Pit Van Nuong has finished fourth grade without learning to read.
Despite never missing a day of school, he can only draw scribbles.
Despite a sharp decline, Toyota maintained its leading position in the auto market
in the first half of the year, selling 22,338 vehicles.
Police in Thailand confirmed they had discovered the remains of a Chinese woman
reported missing more than 10 days ago on Saturday.
Emperor Naruhito and his wife began a week long trip to Britain on Saturday, during
which they will visit Oxford University where they both studied and attend a
banquet with King Charles, but no formal meeting with Prime Minister Rishi ...
Eight people died after suffocating in a refrigerated truck in central China's
Henan province, investigators said.
Italy recovered from conceding the fastest goal in European Championship history to
begin their title defense with a 2-1 win over Albania on Saturday, after Spain made
a dream start to their campaign by beating Croatia 3-0.
An Indonesian passenger traveling from Hong Kong to Taiwan has been deported after
being unable to pay a NT$200,000 (US$6,200) fine for bringing in a lunchbox with
roasted pork, contravening import regulations.
A Singapore court ordered former prime minister Lee Hsien Loong's brother on Friday
to pay $296,000 in damages to two top ministers after his libelous accusations
caused a scandal in the city-state.
Despite the uproar on social media caused by videos and pictures of herself selling
durian in a bikini on a roadside, Thai vendor Aum has continued her unique business
strategy.
Times Square, a tourist hub and major commercial intersection and home to luxury
shops and restaurants in New York City, has been rated the world's worst tourist
trap, a study reveals.
A tour operator in South Korea has been suspended for one month after it was found
forcing a group of Chinese tourists to go shopping during their tour in the
country.
Didi Astillah, the younger sister of Malaysian singer Bella Astillah, claimed that
her brother-in-law, Singaporean actor Aliff Aziz, had a relationship with a married
woman with three children.
Eight businesses bought a total of 8,100 taels of gold Tuesday in the sixth auction
organized by the State Bank of Vietnam, a surge in number of bidders and volume.
Indian businesswoman and philanthropist Sudha Reddy, wife of billionaire P.V.
Krishna Reddy, made a grand entrance at this years Met Gala, adorned in a necklace
worth US$10 million.
Boeing said Monday it dropped a request for an exemption from US safety rules for a
new 737 MAX aircraft in a shift following a flight emergency earlier this month.
Singapore has implemented stricter loan restrictions for public housing buyers,
including reducing the maximum amount that can be borrowed from the Housing
Development Board (HDB) from 80% to 75% of a propertys value.
Around 125 firefighters tackled a fire in the roof of London's Somerset house on
Saturday, though the historic building's major art collections, including works by
Manet, van Gogh and Cezanne, were undamaged.
A 16-year-old girl from the northern Vinh Phuc Province is now paralyzed from the
waist down after inhaling 15 nitrous oxide-filled balloons over the course of three
days.
Hong Kong singer Raymond Lam, the former boyfriend of actress Karena Ng, indicated
his discomfort when a reporter asked for his comments on Ngs new marriage to
businessman Brian Sze.
The prices of air tickets, tour packages and hotel rooms in Vietnam's popular
tourist destinations are becoming cheaper as the peak summer tourism season comes
to a close.
A bridge collapse caused by torrential rains in northern China killed 12 people and
left more than 30 missing, state media said Saturday.
Hundreds of Europeans touring the American West and adventurers from around the
U.S. are still being drawn to Death Valley National Park, even though the desolate
region known as one of the Earth's hottest places is being punished by a ...
A 13-month-old girl born in the U.K. to a Jordanian couple after her father came to
study PhD in the country and brought her mother along as his dependent is facing
deportation.
Soaked in a spicy and sour sauce, this pork belly is crispy on the outside and
tender on the inside, and is a great snack to enjoy in the early summer weather.
M. V. Lomonosov Middle & High School, a private school in Hanoi, awarded two
students each with a piece of gold of more than 11 grams during their graduation
ceremony on Wednesday.
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai, a developer who did business with property tycoon Truong My
Lan, has appealed a court verdict related to refunding monies received from the
latter.
An Australian woman accused of murdering her in-laws with a toxic mushroom-laced
beef Wellington will face court in May, a magistrate ruled Monday.
Twenty years ago, my father-in-law suffered a stroke while watching television. He
was rushed to hospital and began to spend days in a deep coma, his brain already
dead. His frail life was prolonged only by a respirator.
Branko Ivankovic's reign as China coach got off to a disappointing start as they
squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Singapore in a World Cup qualifier on
Thursday.
Video of a tourist in China being insulted and called a "poor ghost" for refusing
to buy items at a jewelry store has gone viral on Chinese social media, sparking
outrage.
A French baker has won the Chocolate Croissant World Cup, wowing judges with his
windmill-shaped variation of the pastry with a dash of Chinese pepper and a citrus
glaze.
A villa in southern Binh Duong Province spreads over 1,200 square meters and was
built over a period of three years at a cost of VND24 billion (US$900,000).
After discovering a video of a seven-member HMong family journeying on a motorbike
through northern Vietnam's provinces in search of work, Pham Ngoc Toan was moved to
action.
My parents prefer to arrange a marriage for me with a man who isnt my boyfriend.
Revisit the week with top stories compiled by VnExpress International's editors.
Kylian Mbappe's entourage said on Wednesday they had refused the French football
league's (LFP) offer to act as a mediator between the France captain and Paris
Saint-Germain in their dispute over unpaid wages and bonuses for the striker, the
club ...
Cities in southern China suspended schools and cancelled some flights on Thursday,
as tropical storm Yagi strengthened into a super typhoon and barreled straight for
the holiday island province of Hainan.
Kylian Mbappe answered his critics in style as he netted his first La Liga goals to
give Real Madrid a 2-0 win over Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday which
sends them second in the table.
Australia said on Tuesday it would limit the enrollment number of international
students at 270,000 for 2025, as the government looks to rein in record migration
that has contributed to a spike in home rental prices.
Indonesians celebrated their countrys first Olympic gold medal in a sport other
than badminton, won by Veddriq Leonardo in the inaugural mens speed climbing event
in Paris on Thursday.
Vietnam wants to coordinate with Cambodia on a comprehensive assessment of the
impacts of the Funan Techo Canal project on the region, the foreign ministry's
deputy spokesperson said Thursday.
It is "increasingly likely" 2024 will be the hottest year on record, despite July
ending a 13-month streak of monthly temperature records, the EU's climate monitor
said Thursday.
Dong Nai Province invites for a weekend cycling getaway to discover rice fields,
forest trails, and waterfalls just 140 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City.
Duy Tan Plastics Manufacturing Corporation, a packaging innovation pioneer, offers
creative solutions to facilitate plastic collection and recycling and encourage
environmental sustainability.
Maciej Ziomek, 44, successfully got a full-mouth implant done at the Elite Dental
Center in HCMC on his friends recommendation.
Gasoline prices on Thursday afternoon rose for the third time this month and
reached a four-week high.
Actress Charmaine Sheh recently enjoyed a retreat trip to Phuket, Thailand with her
group of celebrity friends.
A woman tourist was viciously assaulted by a jet ski operator at Kinh beach in the
south-central province of Ninh Thuan, and had her eardrum ruptured earlier this
month.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold bullion price jumped 2.8% to a new all-time high of
VND92 million ($3,615.4) per tael Friday morning after reaching a record VND89.5
million in the previous afternoon.
Kim Sang-sik, the newly appointed head coach of Vietnam, will receive around
US$20,000 a month, a third of the salary his predecessor, Frenchman Philippe
Troussier, received.
The HCMC education department has instructed the International School Ho Chi Minh
City to reprimand a teacher who handed out a novel containing pornographic content
to 11th graders.
An 8-month-old boy was allegedly beaten to death at a southern Binh Duong nursery
by a 16-year-old nanny.
A man in northern Quang Ninh Province was sent to a medical center for an intense
stomachache, only to be revealed later that a 30 cm-long eel was inside his
gastrointestinal tracts.
A court in Nghe An Province has sentenced a man to death and a woman accomplice to
20 years in prison for selling 4.3 kg of drugs.
A video of a tourist driving around Pattaya, Thailand, in a Bentley with a lion cub
in the back has gone viral on social media, prompting authorities to investigate.
The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower has taken measures to combat fake information
on available job vacancies, including devising a plan to establish the Task Force
on the Eradication of Fake Job Advertisement, reported the countrys news agency
Antara.
Vietnam's Communist Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his
spouse will pay a state visit to China from Aug. 18 20, the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs has announced.
Xpeng Aeroht, a subsidiary of the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng, has
successfully raised $150 million to advance the production of flying cars and is
pursuing additional funding.
A South Korean Olympic sharpshooter who took silver in the women's 10-meter air
pistol exploded across the internet Wednesday, crowned the Paris Games' breakout
style star.
Each kilogram of lotus tea requires over 1,000 lotus flowers, harvested in the
morning and processed, resulting in a price reaching hundreds of dollars per
kilogram.
A man in northern Quang Ninh Province was detained for sending people to South
Korea as tourists so that they could stay and work illegally.
Singapore holds its title of having the most powerful passport in the world, while
Vietnam's passport keeps their 87th position, a new report says.
It has been a wedding like no other and the festivities have been going on for
months. So where does one start?
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Thursday that Vietnam should conduct
research for building a 350-kph north-south railway.
A pedestrian bridge over the Nhieu Loc Thi Nghe Canal, the most scenic in downtown
HCMC, has opened to the public.
A helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in "an accident"
amid poor weather conditions on Sunday, state media reported, with a search
underway and no news yet on his condition.
The Cannes Film Festival starts Tuesday with an action-packed script including the
comeback of Hollywood icons, fears of a strike, a Donald Trump biopic and the
shadow of MeToo accusations.
Amid the severe heat wave in HCMC, sidewalk stalls selling cooling drinks are
making a killing, with many saying sales are double that of a year ago.
Police in Indonesia on Sunday confirmed a Chinese female tourist had fallen off a
cliff and died while posing for photos on an Indonesia's famous volcano.
BCG Energy, under Bamboo Capital Vietnam, has entered into a partnership with South
Korean renewable energy investor SK ecoplant to establish a solar and wind power
project with a 700 MW capacity in Vietnam.
Conscription, a policy requiring citizens to serve in a country's armed forces for
a specific period, varies significantly across Southeast Asia due to diverse
historical, cultural, and security dynamics.
A man in the Mekong Delta's Tien Giang Province rushed into a kindergarten,
brandishing a knife and taking two boys hostage while showing signs of
halluciations on Friday.
A Chinese tourist who suffered a broken leg while parasailing in Phuket posted a
video on her Douyin social media account blaming the parasailing operator for the
accident.
Faced with a costly option to break into her own home due to a malfunctioning
electronic door lock, a Malaysian woman hired a lorry crane to reach her fourth-
floor apartment.
A Cathay Pacific flight from Narita to Hong Kong experienced a delay after a woman
managed to board without a valid passport and boarding pass.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday announced a salary hike of 15% for
civil servants in the implementation, management and professional category and 7%
for those in the top management category.
An elderly woman was found dead after being attacked by a python in central
Indonesia, police and local officials said Friday, the third such death in the
province in as many months.
The gap between Shopee and its main rivals in the e-commerce market has widened,
with the platform now holding a 71.4% market share while TikTok Shop ranks second
with 22%.
A 100-kg wartime bomb was discovered by workers at Viet Tri Port in the northern
province of Phu Tho this week, measuring 40 cm in diameter and 1.5 m in length.
Yan Bernard-Guilbaud, deputy editor of the travel desk at French newspaper Le
Figaro, visited Vietnam in April and stayed at a resort on Yen Tu Mountain.
Tasco Auto, a subsidiary of auto distributor Tasco, has bought out Sweden Auto, the
sole distributor of Volvo cars in Vietnam.
A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS)s Institute for
Health Innovation and Technology has unveiled a novel approach to stimulate muscle
cells natural defense against cancer using magnetic pulses.
52 tourists in a 750-person group on a vacation in southern Binh Thuan Province
might have suffered food poisoning after eating seafood at restaurants and having
drinking parties at the beach.
Traders are buying grade 1 dragon fruit at the farm gate for VND45,000 (US$1.8) per
kilogram, 50% higher than a year ago, amid a drought that has hit output.
Forensic results regarding the 2022 drowning of a Japanese boy at a resort in
Vietnam's central coast are pointing towards fault at the resort, in contrast to
initial investigations.
Vietnamese actress Midu shot her pre-wedding photos in a lace dress made by
designer Le Thanh Hoa, which carries a price tag of US$5,000.
A flight from Guilin to Jinan in China was delayed for over two hours after a
female passenger lay down across seats, claiming she was sick.
The pilot of a tourist boat involved in the collision with a ferry in the Mekong
Delta last weekend, resulting in one death, was arrested on Monday.
Two foreign tourists and a Vietnamese tour guide were injured after a ferry
broadsided a boat carrying 42 passengers on the Tien River in the Mekong Delta
Friday evening.
A water factory in the Central Highlands' Lam Dong Province was forced to stop
operating due to a dried up stream, affecting around 700 families.
Hong Kong property magnate Eric Chu was given a nine-year prison sentence on
Thursday for aiding his wife, Truong My Lan, in a fraud that led to a VND677
trillion ($27 billion) loss at Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB).
A 61-year-old man in central Nghe An Province was killed when he swerved his
motorcycle to avoid a recklessly open car door.
Eclipse mania is sweeping across North America as a breathtaking celestial event on
Monday promises a rare blend of commerce, science -- and celebration.
Many years ago, at a relative's wedding in the U.K., I met a man named Danh who had
traveled from Vietnam.
Police in Thailand have detained a 41-year-old local man for attempting to rape and
rob a Chinese female tourist in a remote forest near Pattaya city.
Tourists have voiced their anger at dog owners in Da Lat for mistreating their pets
when the animals don't cooperate during photo sessions with visitors, leading to
calls for a boycott of the practice.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam had a meeting with Secretary of
the Party Committee of Guangdong province Huang Kunming on Sunday, the first day of
his ongoing visit to China.
Chinese-American actress Liu Yifei keeps her hair smooth and shiny by washing it
sparingly and always wearing a wide-brimmed hat when out in the sun, according to
Sina.
Tea and coffee chain The Coffee House will stop its business in the cities of Da
Nang and Can Tho, seeking to cut costs amid a change in business direction.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi met on
Thursday when they agreed to elevate the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to a
new height.
Dual cool laser effectively treats spider veins, reducing thermal burn risk, while
Sclaser, a hybrid procedure combining sclerotherapy and transdermal laser, offers
comprehensive treatment for veins.
Major taxi operator Vinasun reported a 57.8% year-on-year decline in second quarter
profits to VND16.9 billion (US$668,000), the lowest figure since 2022.
Senior leaders of ASEAN countries on Wednesday issued a message of condolences on
the passing of General Secretary of Vietnam's Communist Party Nguyen Phu Trong.
An Italian restaurant in Tokyo has sparked outrage on social media for displaying a
notice saying it refuses service to South Korean and Chinese diners.
Insiders believe in a bright prospect for durian export to China though the worlds
largest durian consumer is expanding the cultivation of this fruit.
Due to a lack of funding for printing material, Can Tho City in the Mekong Delta is
prioritizing the renewal and re-issuance of driver's licenses for only necessary
cases, resulting in a pileup of around 3,000 applications.
The alert level has been raised at a volcano in the central Philippines after it
erupted, sending a 5-kilometer (3.1-miles) high ash cloud into the sky, the
country's seismology agency said, indicating further eruptions were possible.
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are among the most expensive cities in Asia to rent
housing at a monthly median of US$688, a survey has found.
A 20-year-old woman in Dong Thap Province created several Facebook accounts to
share stories of people in distress and swindle a total of VND140 million
(US$5,460) from charitable donors.
A flat in Shanghai, measuring 53 square feet (4.9 square meters) and featuring a
bed directly behind the toilet, went viral after being rented out almost
immediately after hitting the market.
A 64-year-old German man died while his 61-year-old wife was injured in a traffic
accident that occurred on Wednesday morning in the northern province of Hoa Binh.
Embattled former U.S. president Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond in his New
York civil fraud case Monday, a court document showed, avoiding payment of a $454
million penalty while his case winds through the appeals process.
A 62-year-man with end-stage renal disease has become the first human to receive a
new kidney from a genetically modified pig, doctors from Massachusetts General
Hospital in Boston announced on Thursday.
On a 4-day, 3-night tour of Son Doong, guests can enjoy a variety of deliciously
balanced meals prepared by a chef right there inside the world's largest cave.
A 63-year-old man passed away on a Lufthansa flight from Thailand to Germany
following a severe medical incident where he expelled liters of blood.
Should I marry my girlfriend and settle in Japan, my mother could only visit a few
days each year, and the language barrier between her and my wife would be an issue,
which she doesnt want.
Chinese-American actress Liu Yifei lost 6.5 kg in just 5 days with a strict diet
similar to the Keto approach, which reduces starch intake, forcing the body to burn
excess fat.
For nearly eight years, a 64-year-old man has dedicated his mornings to picking up
trash along the streets and beaches of Hoi An, inspiring locals and tourists alike.
Just a few days after joining Italian club AC Milan, Spain captain striker Alvaro
Morata announced that he and his model wife Alice Campello had split, ending their
eight-year marriage.
Gymnast Carlos Yulo reached out to his mother Angelica Poquiz Yulo in a video
message on TikTok, urging her to move past their differences regarding his finances
and personal relationships.
A flight from Singapore to Bali operated by budget airline Scoot was delayed for
two hours on Tuesday after an X-ray machine caught fire at Changi Airport's T1
terminal.
A woman in HCMC was sentenced to nine years in prison for kidnapping two girls and
made them star in pornographic videos that she sent to her U.S. boyfriend.
Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh stunned spectators at the 2024 Paris
Olympics by bringing a sleeping bag into the stadium to relax between jumps, before
clinching the gold medal.
Insiders believe in a bright prospect for durian export to China though the worlds
largest durian consumer is expanding the cultivation of this fruit.
To better understand the recent development of artificial intelligence, I decided
to join a two-day conference on the new technology in Singapore.
Indonesia aims to become a leading golf tourism spot in Southeast Asia as Singapore
recently closed its only public 18-hole course.
Lottery scratch tickets, offering players a chance to win over one million yuan
(US$137,980), have been selling at record-high volumes in China as the country's
youth use them for stress relief amid a challenging job market.
At least three people, including a seven-month-old baby boy, have been killed in
typhoon Ewiniar that destroyed homes and caused flooding in the Philippines, a
spokesperson for the Philippine National Police said on Monday.
A suspect detained for shooting Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico is a 71-year-
old writer from the center of the European nation, the interior minister said
Wednesday, after media identified the man.
Once a bare hill, Thuong Than Peak has become a haven for nature lovers, boasting
year-round flowers, private tent camping, and on-site dining options.
Yixuan Cheng, a Chinese graduate student, was the final victim to be identified
Monday in a Sydney mall stabbing rampage that killed six, mostly women.
Cryptocurrencies and virtual assets are not banned but a legal framework needs to
be created to manage them, a Ministry of Justice official has said.
Thai LGBT activists celebrated another victory on Tuesday after a marriage equality
bill overwhelmingly passed a first reading in the upper house, a key step bringing
the country closer to becoming Asia's third territory to legalize same-sex unions.
Five cross-country skiers who went missing during a ski tour in Switzerland were
found dead, while a search was still on for the sixth skier, police said in a
statement on Monday.
A court in Hanoi on Friday sentenced a former police lieutenant who kidnapped a boy
for a US$627,000 ransom to 20 years in prison.
Once a thriving businessman who earned 400,000 yuan (US$55,000) in just 25 days and
owned two houses in Shanghai, Chen, now in his 70s, is surviving by collecting
trash on the streets of the city.
My father had a son with his second wife before his divorce from my mother was even
finalized, and he decided to leave all his assets to that son, giving my siblings
and me nothing.
Kamala Harris's campaign said Thursday that she would debate her Republican rival
Donald Trump twice, while their running mates would do so once, seeking to draw a
line under weeks of election brinkmanship.
My brother tried to persuade our mother to sell her land to help pay my debts, but
I know he actually wants the money to buy a house in HCMC.
Japanese mobile operator NTT Docomo next month will invest in a joint venture in
Vietnam, aiming to leverage its technology to develop the local outdoor
advertisement market.
French fashion tycoon Bernard Arnault has seen his net worth falling by 9% to $188
billion amid a decline in China market sales from his company LVMH.
British-American actress Lily Collins, star of Netflix's "Emily in Paris," chose a
design by Vietnamese designer Do Manh Cuong for the series fourth season poster.
Constant downpours resulting from Storm Prapiroon have caused flash floods in a
mountainous district of Dien Bien Province, killing two people and leaving five
others missing.
Singaporean singer JJ Lin recently shared on a talk show that he had contemplated
quitting the entertainment industry because of persistent online negativity.
Spains teenage phenom Lamine Yamal won the European Championship and the
tournaments best young player award just a day after he turned 17.
An AI engineer in China is being paid CNY22,000 ($3,000) a month in compensation,
making this the highest-paid job in this country.
Norwegian social media influencer Isabelle Eriksen was upset when she and her
friend were refused a selfie with star striker Erling Haaland.
A woman in Dong Nai Province has been taken into custody after her 18-year-old
nephew was poisoned with cyanide.
Serie A is guaranteed to have five clubs in next season's revamped Champions League
after its teams secured a top two spot in the UEFA coefficient standings.
Nguyen Phuong Linh is among a crop of young electronics students crucial to
Vietnam's ambitions to become a chips hub.
Police officers in Singapore have detained a Chinese man for allegedly stealing
over S$107,000 (US$80,000) from a passenger's bag on a flight from Hong Kong to
Singapore on Tuesday.
A taxi cab crashed into a group of motorbikes and bicycles from behind at a red
light in Hue, injuring at least six people on Tuesday morning.
A man in central Ha Tinh Province hid in the forest for two years and operated a
drug trafficking ring after killing a person.
A police officer in Tien Giang Province confessed after being identified as the
main suspect in a case in which a woman was found dead in a river.
A sleeping cat hugs a fish in a picture seen from the air, picked out in sprouting
rainbow seedlings in a rice field in Thailand to illustrate a traditional proverb
about abundance.
Powerful gales and heavy rain from super typhoon Yagi drenched southern China on
Friday, with schools shut for a second day and flights cancelled as one of the
strongest storms to hit Asia this year headed for landfall along Hainan's ...
The monthly lease for coworking spaces in high-end buildings in Ho Chi Minh City's
downtown District 1 has risen 5% year-on-year to $344 per person in the first half
of the year, a new study has found. ...
An Indian pharmaceutical billionaire will take 4,500 employees to Vietnam for a
two-week tour starting later this month to visit Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Ha Long Bay
in the northern region.
In a list of 10 most loved attractions in Vietnam as voted by readers of
Tripadvisor, eight representatives come from northern and central regions, and two
from Ho Chi Minh City.
The newly renovated Chua Cau (Japanese Pagoda Bridge), a historic landmark in the
central ancient city of Hoi An, has elicited varied responses from the public.
A Vietnamese woman, who goes by the pseudonym Lily, was expelled from her home by
her Singaporean husband 10 months ago, shortly after giving birth.
Durian sellers in Singapore have reported seeing a 20% decline in supply but noted
that prices of the stinky fruit have remained steady.
A man accused of running naked down the aisle of an Australian domestic flight,
knocking down a flight attendant and forcing the plane to turn back, was arrested
by police at the airport, officials said on Tuesday.
Police in Da Lat City have summoned a group of women who stopped their car in the
middle of a two-lane street in the resort city to do aerobics, occupying half the
street.
Three female flight attendants on a Taiwan-based Eva Air flight were praised on
social media for their "quick response" and "professionalism" after breaking up a
mid-air altercation between two men.
Sipping champagne and nibbling fried dumplings, Shanghai's rich and influential
posed by Louis Vuitton signs at a runway afterparty
Without my knowledge, my sister and her husband sold a land plot toward whose
purchase I had contributed VND300 million (US$11,783), aiming for a co-investment.
Journalists and legal experts are objecting to a draft law amendment that imposes
limits on how journalists can record both audio and video in a courtroom.
Taiwan authorities suspected bongkrekic acid to be the culprit of a food poisoning
outbreak at a Malaysian vegetarian restaurant in Taipei that killed two diners.
Russia began voting on Friday in a three-day election to select their next leader
for a six-year term.
Vietnam's top diplomats attended a ceremony held in New York on Feb. 28 (local
time) to commemorate Merle Everlyn Ratner, a left-wing activist and a faithful
American friend of Vietnam.
A 29-seat passenger bus kept swerving from end to end on a highway in Lang Son
Province to evade a police car that tried to block its path.
Zhang Yiming, the founder of TikTok's parent company ByteDance, requested a village
in his birth province to dismantle a stone monument that labeled him as a
"spiritual idol."
A Chinese national has been arrested for smashing a Mercedes car belonging to his
business partners with a golf club in the northern province of Bac Ninh.
Police in central Vietnam have arrested a 23-year-old woman who drove a car while
under the influence of alcohol and fatally hit a man standing on a street.
Women's singles table tennis gold medalist Chen Meng is leading in prize money
among Chinese athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics when she was awarded a huge bonus
including 6 kg of gold.
Malaysia lost a total of 3.18 billion RM (US$700 million) due to online scams that
involved more than 95,800 victims between 2021 and April 2024, said Malaysian
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
A gold import tax cut by India, the worlds second-largest gold consumer, has
lowered prices in the country and is expected to revive domestic demand in the
coming months.
Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei possess the most powerful passports in Southeast
Asia while Laos and Myanmar remain low flyers in the region, a new report shows.
Cuban President Miguel Daz-Canel on Friday announced a state mourning in
commemoration of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu
Trong.
The number of millionaires in Vietnam virtually doubled between 2013 and 2023, the
fastest rate globally, to 19,400, a new report says.
Genevieve de Galard, a nurse dubbed the "Angel of Dien Bien Phu" for treating
wounded during a defining 1954 battle in then French Indochina, has died aged 99,
with President Emmanuel Macron on Friday hailing her "exemplary devotion."
More than 140 passengers and crew from a Singapore Airlines flight on which one
person died during heavy turbulence finally reached Singapore on Wednesday, with 20
still fighting for their lives in a Bangkok hospital.
Iranian search and rescue teams were scouring a fog-shrouded mountainside after a
helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi went missing in an "accident" in the
northwestern part of the country. Some countries have offered assistance,
Police in the southern Tay Ninh Province have determined that VND50 billion
(US$1.96 million) was transferred to Cambodia from Vietnam to use a fake sex app
created by a group of Vietnamese.
A huge black barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular
photo spot by Japanese authorities exasperated by crowds of badly behaved foreign
tourists.
A lone and endangered green sea turtle with a Malaysian tag was found laying 108
eggs on the Con Dao Archipelago off southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.
Seven workers were killed and three injured at a cement factory in the northern
province of Yen Bai, when a cement mill unexpectedly restarted during maintenance
on Monday.
Sydney's Bondi Westfield mall on Thursday reopened for the first time since a man
with a knife killed six people there on Saturday before police shot him.
The U.S. dollar experienced a slight increase against the Vietnamese dong in banks,
yet witnessed a decrease in the black market on Friday morning.
A dog that went missing in California was found more than 2,000 miles away in
suburban Detroit, prompting a dramatic reunion with its owners.
Four miners died Wednesday after inhaling toxic fumes from a fire in a coal shaft
in the northern Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam's coal kingdom.
Investigations are ongoing regarding the death of a Japanese boy at a swimming pool
of a central Binh Thuan Province resort in 2022, when he was found pinned to the
drainage sewer at the bottom of the pool.
The rescue of a child on Friday nearly 60 hours after a landslide hit a gold-mining
village in the southern Philippines has been hailed as a "miracle" after searchers
had given up hope of finding anyone alive.
A police officer in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang was injured when trying
to apprehend a man wielding a machete on a street and threatening passers-by.
Popping supplements, drinking herbal teas and signing up for lifestyle classes,
China's youth are turning to the wellness industry as work stress and pandemic
memories spur a growing interest in health.
India's heartbroken Vinesh Phogat on Thursday announced her retirement from
wrestling, a day after being disqualified from the women's 50kg competition at the
Paris Olympics for being overweight for the final.
Donald Trump scheduled a short-notice media event Thursday at his Florida resort as
rumblings of discontent hit his presidential campaign and poll numbers surge for
his election rival Kamala Harris.
Ham Kiem 1 Industrial Park in Binh Thuan Province is poised to become a significant
trading hub for the south central region, due to its comprehensive transport
infrastructure.
The country has the highest average salary in Asia with an average salary of
US$51,921 a year, according to finance and investing website Insider Monkey.
Six people were killed as record rains struck southwest China, state media reported
Thursday, as the country endures a summer of extreme weather.
The Singaporean Tourism Board has recently announced a series of new tourism
products in the city state to enrich tourists' experience.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index rose 0.10% to 1,301.51 points Thursday after hitting a
two-year high Wednesday.
Australian home prices climbed at a brisk pace in May, posting the largest monthly
gain since October, as a sustained squeeze on supply of affordable homes in most
major capital cities continued to push prices up nationwide, data showed on ...
Built by the U.S. during the wartime, Nguyen Van Troi Bridge spanning the iconic
Han River in Da Nang City will be turned into a busy nightlife hub with the opening
of a pedestrian zone featuring entertainment services.
Towering over crystal-clear waters, Ban Than Cliff in central Vietnam boasts 400-
million-year-old coal-black rocks, a glimpse into Earth's ancient past, ideal for
nature lovers seeking a destination with wild charm.
At least four people are dead, 61 injured and more than 40 feared trapped after a
massive billboard fell during a rainstorm in Indias financial capital of Mumbai on
May 13, local officials said.
Wearing a bulletproof vest and with a gun strapped to his waist, Constable Lennie
McCloskey opens his folder and looks through the court orders: eleven evictions to
be carried out today.
A driver has been fined and had his license revoked after traffic police found him
carrying 57 passengers in a 26-seat sleeper bus on an expressway in northern
Vietnam.
A boat carrying a group of friends capsized on the Be River in southern Binh Phuoc
province during their outing, resulting in the deaths of three individuals,
including one child.
Japan's key gauge of capital spending jumped the most in a year in February,
rebounding sharply from the prior month's decline in a welcome sign for domestic
demand even as authorities worry about a weakening yen and its impact on ...
Four companies have bought a 55% stake in a holding company that owns shares in
mall operator Vincom Retail, after conglomerate Vingroup divested from it.
A woman in HCMC was accused of tricking a man out of VND8 billion ($323,082) after
promising to help him study abroad.
Five people died on the spot while eight others were seriously injured following a
collision between a sleeper bus and a container truck in the northern province of
Tuyen Quang on Tuesday morning.
From California to Southeast Asia, Facebook is capturing a new generation of users
who see it as a commercial tool rather than a fun networking platform.
Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City is set to handle a surge in traffic during
the National Day holiday from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3, with an estimated 120,000
travelers expected to pass through its terminals each ...
CapitaLand Development has announced the development of The Senique Hanoi with a
projected gross development value of over SGD600 million (US$455.3 million),
following Lumi Hanoi's successful Phase 1 and Phase 2.
Celine Dion took a jab at Donald Trump on Saturday for using at an election rally
the song she wrote and sang for the disaster movie "Titanic," about the ocean
liner's sinking.
Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting won her Paris Olympics women's boxing final on Saturday in
style, ensuring that the two fighters at the center of a major gender controversy
both take home gold.
The countrys biggest property developer, Vinhomes, reported a 10% increase year-on-
year in profits in the second quarter to VND10.6 trillion (US$419 million).
Australian authorities said Thursday they are investigating the illegal killing of
at least 65 kangaroos found shot or apparently rammed by a vehicle.
Bitcoin was the most profitable asset in the first six months with a gain of 48%,
followed by gold and stocks.
A late own goal by Jan Vertonghen sent France into the quarter-finals of Euro 2024
on Monday at Belgium's expense.
Sauted salmon with passion fruit juice is a nutritious dish that is good for the
cardiovascular system.
Chinese electric vehicle maker Wuling has slashed the price of its cheapest Mini EV
version by 19% to VND194 million (US$7,625).
A man in Ho Chi Minh City was sentenced to 15 years in jail on Monday after his
stepdaughter, now a ninth-grader, reported to her teacher about being raped by him
multiple times.
A passenger train crashed into a maintenance train in Buenos Aires on Friday,
sending nearly 60 people to hospitals in the Argentine capital, including two in
serious condition with head injuries, officials said.
Work has begun in a small Japanese town to erect a barrier blocking views of the
country's most famous sight, Mount Fuji, after locals complained of bad behaviour
by photo-hungry tourists.
Grocery chain Bach Hoa Xanh has sold a 5% stake to CDH Investment, a Beijing-based
company, lower than an earlier plan to sell 20%.
Supermodel Ming Xi was witnessed vocally reprimanding her spouse Mario Ho, a
businessman and progeny of the deceased casino magnate Stanley Ho, in a public
setting.
A Vietnamese American woman will be flying into space as part of a campaign
sponsored by American non-profit organization Space for Humanity.
Following a demoralizing 0-3 defeat to Indonesia Tuesday night, Vietnam's journey
in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers now hangs by a thread.
American singer Ariana Grande was seen wearing a camellia-embroidered dress made by
Vietnamese designer Tran Hung, showcasing a youthful appearance.
Hundreds of mourners attended a funeral mass Saturday for a Kansas City-area DJ who
was killed when she was shot during a celebration of the Chiefs Super Bowl victory.
A ball of flame erupted from the Japan Airlines jet before it came to a halt, after
a collision with a Coast Guard plane when landing at Tokyos Haneda Airport.
Brazil will begin imposing restrictions on the entry of some foreigners from Asia
who use the country as a launching point to migrate to the United States and
Canada, the justice ministrys press office said Wednesday.
China's Communist Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping and his spouse
chaired a grand welcome ceremony for Vietnam's Communist Party General Secretary
and President To Lam and his spouse in Beijing on Monday morning.
Design flaws could cause a delay of three months or more in the launch of chip
giant Nvidia's upcoming artificial-intelligence chips, tech-focused publication the
Information said on Friday.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has been allowed to stop serving as Secretary of
the Party Central Committee and a member of the Party Central Committees 13th
tenure.
Sending my child to study abroad has been a long-prepared plan, and I accept that
it is an investment that involves risks, including the possibility of complete
loss.
The Ministry of Public Security has detained a former senior Communist Party
official for alleged appropriation of government's classified information.
North Korea launched hundreds of more trash-carrying balloons toward the South
after a similar campaign a few days earlier, according to South Koreas military, in
what Pyongyang calls retaliation for activists flying anti-North Korean leaflets
across the border. ...
Two U.S. students who were expelled from a private high school in California in
2020 for allegedly wearing blackface secured a US$1 million settlement after
proving the dark facial applications were acne treatments.
Pursuing a successful career in fluid dynamics abroad, a Vietnamese PhD holder is
applying his groundbreaking research to combat climate change and natural disasters
in his home country.
Aviation authorities on Thursday fined a Chinese man VND4 million (US$158) for
smoking on a flight from Hanoi to the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.
A group of hackers from Vietnam is suspected of operating a scheme to steal the
business data of financial organizations in Asia through social media.
A Dutch court will on Tuesday hear Shell's appeal against a landmark climate ruling
which ordered it to drastically deepen planned greenhouse gas emission cuts.
A bill that would legalize casinos in Thailand could be passed in the current
government's term, an official said on Friday, as insiders believed a legal casino
market would be a huge success in drawing more visitors to the country. ...
A technical issue caused widespread login issues for a few hours across Meta's
Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms Tuesday.
A Hanoi principal will spend VND100 billion (US$4 million) building a school for
minority students in Meo Vac, a poor, mountainous district in the northernmost
border province of Ha Giang.
A rear-end collision between five cars, a truck and a sleeper bus caused the Trung
Luong
A truck carrying around 400 crocodiles, weighing a total of 5 tons, was found in a
southern Dong Thap Province area near the border with Cambodia.
Saigon this weekend will see a varied array of events, from classical music and
Tet-themed markets to a Sunday brunch and a cinematic adventure.
A traffic police officer in the Central Highlands suffered severe injuries after a
drunken teenage motorcyclist rammed into him at a checkpoint.
A man who drove a Mercedes car at 210 kph on a new Mekong Delta expressway and made
a TikTok video of it has been fined VND22 million (US$900).
Thailand, renowned for its welcoming visa and rich cultural diversity, has
attracted the highest number of foreign tourists in Southeast Asia this year. Here
is a list of the 10 most loved tourist attractions in the kingdom, as voted by ...
Brazil will begin imposing restrictions on the entry of some foreigners from Asia
who use the country as a launching point to migrate to the United States and
Canada, the justice ministrys press office said Wednesday.
Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau has returned to her hometown in
southern Tay Ninh Province to organize the funeral for her mother, who died at 62
in a traffic accident.
A growing trend among young adults in Vietnam embraces "sugar baby" relationships,
blurring ethical lines as social media platforms amplify desires for financial
security through transactional romantic partnerships
For Thanh Tuan and his wife, treating their daughter's cancer has plunged the
family into debt equivalent to nearly a decade's worth of their combined salaries.
Pork rib soup with durian is a specialty from Vietnam's Central Highlands,
perfectly combining the durian's rich taste with the sweetness of the pork ribs.
A three-year-old boy in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai died of rabies
one month after being bitten by his family cat.
A 34-year-old suspect in the alleged killing and dismemberment of Chinese social
media influencer Yan Ruimin in Thailand has been detained in Macau.
I work in a professional environment where employees have to strictly follow the
standard procedures, but some Vietnamese workers often try to take shortcuts.
Five years after stepping on a skateboard for the first time, Vareeraya Sukasem
will represent Thailand at the Olympics, aged just 12.
Against a backdrop of K-pop performances and dance music, more than 2,000 unionized
workers from Samsung Electronics gathered in Seoul on Friday, holding a rare rally
to demand the South Korean technology giant pay fair wages.
The construction process of a high-end real estate project on Mui Ne Hill in the
beach city of Phan Thiet in central Vietnam recently sent sand floods to bury cars
and houses at a tourism site.
A court has accepted Vietnamese-American businessman Nguyen Duc Ans request to
postpone an appeal trial concerning a VND288 billion (US$11.3 million) dispute with
his ex-wife, supermodel Pham Thi Ngoc Thuy.
Indonesia head into its quarterfinal match against South Korea at the Under-23
Asian Cup with a chance to move a step closer to their first-ever Olympic
appearance.
10 artworks by King Ham Nghi presented at a sale conducted by the French auction
house Lynda Trouv amassed a total of 152,000 euros (US$165,000).
After a long period of resting on the laurels of its gastronomic reputation, France
has seen a flourishing of new establishments in the last decade or so, absorbing
international ideas and with a greater focus on sustainability.
Online food orders in Vietnam were worth a total of VND35 trillion (US$1.4 billion)
last year, or $3.8 million a day, a 30% increase from the previous year.
Having no space to pass, a taxi driver decided to move two wheels on a sidewalk of
a Hanoi street, to half-drive on the pavement.
A man boarding a flight of AeroMexico airline opened an emergency exit and walked
on a planes wing but his fellow passengers are supporting his action.
Phu Quoc authorities found a shop selling a local specialty not listing prices
Thursday as they began a crackdown on dubious business practices amid a brewing
tourism crisis.
Climate activists on Tuesday spray-painted a mansion on the Spanish holiday island
of Ibiza belonging to Argentinian football star Lionel Messi, sparking the ire of
his country's President Javier Milei.
Those who study a PhD in the U.K. will be allowed to stay in the country for three
years after graduating instead of two as before, the education minister has
announced.
Under family pressure to present a boyfriend at significant festivals and family
gatherings, if not to wed, Minh Thu opted to hire one.
Vietnams exports of lychee to China saw their sharpest decline to date in the first
half of 2024, plummeting nearly 62% from a year ago to US$14.5 million.
China's Pan Zhanle enjoyed a "magic moment" after smashing his own world record on
his way to victory in the men's 100m freestyle at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday.
The World Bank has recommended that Vietnam consider implementing a 155% special
consumption tax on alcoholic beverages in response to the rising number of alcohol-
related deaths and illnesses.
Kim Anh, a healthcare worker in HCMCs District 1, has been considering properties
to buy for the last two weeks because she fears prices will increase soon.
This company held a 47% share of the Southeast Asian electric vehicle (EV) market
in the first quarter of 2024, according to Reuters.
Every summer Nguyen Van Ngais family of 311 gathers to celebrate the children's
academic achievements and prepare for a family trip.
The Supreme People's Court has proposed electronic monitoring as a preventative
measure for juveniles who commit crimes.
My childs friend left the U.S., where he studied and earned $200,000 annually , to
return to Vietnam. Now, he has achieved success in his home country, owning a
company and a VND10 billion (US$393,000) apartment.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday that he wants to create a new
ministry to address the country's low birthrate the world's lowest, with the
country facing a looming demographic crisis.
EV maker VinFast sold around 8,200 cars in Vietnam in the first quarter, the
highest for any brand, but most were bought by a sister company, a taxi operator.
A baby monkey struggles and squirms as it tries to escape the man holding it by the
neck over a concrete cistern, repeatedly dousing it with water.
Police in the central Ha Tinh Province have arrested a man who tried to swallow a
bag of meth he was delivering to destroy evidence.
A man fell to his death from a hot-air balloon Monday as it passed over suburban
Melbourne, Australias second-largest city.
In China, there's a quirky new drink stirring up attention: spicy latte, a blend of
coffee and chili.
The Philippines on Monday said it seized a large hoard giant clam shell pieces on a
remote western island, a key point in the illegal global trade of the marine
species.
A Chinese man named Wu Youquan was detained for trying to switch a diamond ring
valued at SG$318,000 (US$237,000) with a fake one at a Tiffany & Co store in Marina
Bay Sands, Singapore.
A teacher at a U.S. high school allegedly told a student that the word "straight",
referring to one's sexual orientation, is offensive.
France on Wednesday charged Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, with a
litany of violations related to the messaging app and banned him from leaving the
country while allowing the billionaire to walk free after four days under ...
Party General Secretary and President To Lam on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the
Central Steering Committee for Prevention and Control of Corruption and Negative
Phenomena where he called for harmonious solutions to corruption.
Doan Hai My, wife of Vietnamese defender Doan Van Hau and a top-10 finalist in the
2020 Miss Vietnam contest, frequently enhances her wardrobe with Louis Vuittons
Camera Box and Dauphine bags.
Rice was the Vietnamese product with the highest export value to Philippines in the
first six months of 2024, with a turnover of $1.2 billion, up 41% over the same
period last year.
Josh Waston, who has been living in Vietnam for several years, cannot forget the
first time he saw a crowd gathered to watch an accident on Saigon Bridge.
Seven officials were aware of issues in the capital mobilization of Faros
Construction, a company backed by property tycoon Trinh Van Quyet, but approved its
listing anyway.
At least 18 people were killed when a small plane crashed and caught fire while it
was taking off from Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Wednesday, officials said.
Disney Cruise Line is set to enter the Asian market in 2025 with a new cruise ship
to be based in Singapore.
During my pregnancy, my in-laws would only inquire about the baby as a mere
formality, always coupling their questions with insults.
Real Madrid earned what coach Carlo Ancelotti said was a "deserved" La Liga title
on Saturday after beating Cadiz 3-0 and Girona sealed it with a stunning 4-2
victory over Barcelona.
Seven foreigners working at a wood processing firm in the southern province of Dong
Nai have been banned from leaving the country amid an investigation into a boiler
explosion that killed six people.
Vietnams number one volleyball player Tran Thi Thanh Thuy has parted ways with
Japans PFU BlueCats to join Turkish club Kuzeyboru, where she will receive a salary
of over $200,000 a season.
The average asking price for houses in Britain are close to their record highs
after the biggest annual increase in a year, according to a survey by property
website Rightmove.
Northern Vietnam will enjoy cool weather this week thanks to the arrival of a cold
air mass which ended a series of hot and sunny days.
Chinese automaker Cherys subsidiaries Omoda & Jaecoo have set up a joint venture
with Vietnamese conglomerate Geleximco to build a manufacturing plant in Thai Binh
Province.
Thousands of devotees, some in a state of trance, gathered at a Buddhist temple on
the outskirts of Bangkok renowned for sacred tattoos known as Sak Yant, paying
their respects to a revered monk who mastered the practice and seeking ...
Seven individuals including a Vietnamese national were rescued after a fishing boat
carrying 11 individuals sank off South Korea's southern coast Thursday.
A court in Singapore on Tuesday sentenced a South Korean tourist to four months in
jail for poisoning a woman by spiking some medication used to treat erectile
dysfunction into her bubble tea drink for "revenge."
HCMC will allocate more than VND1 trillion (US$40.7 million) to compensate 100
families and 25 organizations affected by a project to build a road and a bridge
linking Districts 4 and 7 with downtown District 1.
A Russian man has been arrested in the beach city of Phan Thiet for allegedly
murdering a compatriot and disposing of his body in a deserted place.
The Government Office on August 19 issued a document announcing the conclusion by
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the State steering committee for national
key transport projects, at the 13th meeting of the committee.
Mandy, the wife of businessman Wang Xiaofei, ex-husband of Taiwanese actress Barbie
Hsu, recently spoke about her marriage, revealing both the struggles and happiness
she has experienced since their wedding a few months ago.
American actor Brad Pitt is reportedly distressed as he is unable to contact his
estranged adopted Vietnamese-born son, Pax Thien, currently hospitalized after a
bike accident in Los Angeles.
Plums imported from the U.S. are flying off the shelves though their prices have
risen by 10-20% from last year to VND500,000 (US$19.74) a kilogram.
Laos will hold a state funeral on Thursday and Friday in memorial of late
Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, who died on Friday last week.
King Charles urged the England national football team to keep their heads up in a
message along with praises for their achievement at Euro 2024.
Police in Hanoi have detained two men for operating a sex service ring employing 15
women, with four under 16 and one under 18.
Nguyen Phuong Linh, 17, from Hai Phong, scored a perfect 1600/1600 on her first SAT
attempt, exceeding her initial goal of 1500.
Golden fried pumpkin sticks are fragrant with a sesame coating, slightly sweet,
crunchy on the outside, and soft inside.
HK Express, the budget airline of Cathay Pacific, will charge passengers extra if
they want to travel with a carry-on suitcase, a feature no longer available for
those flying on the cheapest fares.
Businessman Wang Xiaofei, ex-husband of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, sent police
officers, a lawyer, and a nanny to her house to request access to their two
children, alleging she had denied him visitation.
Venice on Thursday began charging day-trippers for entry, a world first aimed at
tackling mass tourism but opposed by protesters objecting to treating the historic
Italian city as a museum.
Rising dependence on cashless transactions has ensnared people in a web of debt,
proving a financial trend where the convenience of digital payments overshadows the
peril of unchecked spending.
The Da Lat
A foreigner of Vietnamese origin died following a botched facelift procedure at the
Japan-Korea Beauty Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.
HCMC police have arrested a man claiming to come from a family that used to be rich
after he stole branded jewelry and wallets worth VND3 billion (US$122,000) from a
downtown shopping center.
Rising almost 40 m above a national highway in Nghe An Province, a mansion gleams
with the splendor of 24k gold plating, built for a staggering VND70 billion
(US$2.85 million).
Many items such as a love bridge and a water fountain at a park in Thu Thiem area
along the Saigon River have been completed to serve Tet visitors.
Merle Ratner, a renowned left-wing and anti-war activist in the U.S. and a close
friend of Vietnam, died Monday evening in New York in a traffic accident.
Saigon offers a lively weekend experience with a range of events, from a tattoo
festival and a Korean cultural festival, to a workshop on the traditional Japanese
Shibori dyeing.
Prosecutors in Italy said Saturday they have opened an investigation into culpable
shipwreck and multiple manslaughter after superyacht capsized during a storm off
the coast of Sicily, killing seven people including British tech magnate Mike Lynch
and his daughter.
A mistake in the high school entrance exam procedures has led to the falsification
of scores for around 1,600 students in northern Thai Binh Province, resulting in
252 students being denied entry to their chosen public schools.
Japan's unprecedented megaquake advisory has prompted thousands of hotel
cancelations in areas flagged as high-risk, dealing businesses a heavy blow in what
would have been one of the busiest seasons, hoteliers said Tuesday.
Belgian triathlete Claire Michel is "sick" after taking part in the women's
individual Olympic triathlon including a swimming leg in the River Seine, the
Belgian National Olympic Committee (COIB) said Sunday.
The Niah Caves complex in Sarawak, Malaysia, has been officially listed as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, according to the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and
Culture (MOTAC).
Low costs, cooler climate, friendly visa policy and rising popularity are among the
main reasons for a recent surge in the number of South Koreans traveling Vietnam.
At the age of 76, a woman in Tay Ninh Province near Ho Chi Minh City still runs an
herbal tea business she started 16 years ago.
Actress Fann Wong and her 9-year-old son Zed recently went on a holiday in Beijing
and explored the Great Wall of China.
Banks lent VND480,000 (US$18.88 billion) in June, higher than their total lending
in the first five months, indicating a rising demand for credit.
According to media experts, advertising is one of the key factors in determining
whether a brand communication campaign is successful or not.
Foreign companies held a 75% share of the warehousing market last year, according
to market research firm FiinGroup Vietnam.
A total of 42 houses in Hanoi's Ba Vi District have been damaged and are sinking
after a local embankment section was eroded, forcing people to evacuate over fears
of their homes falling into the river.
More than 100 people from a commune in Quang Ngai Province have been scammed of
VND15-50 million (US$560-1,960) by a woman who promised to send them to South Korea
for work, but then absconded.
A heat wave in the north from the middle of this week, following a week of cool
weather, will drive up temperatures in Hanoi to 34 degrees Celsius.
A Singapore Airlines flight leaving Sydney, Australia, for Singapore Sunday was
forced to turn back after a "technical issue" was found and was delayed by five
hours.
After breaking their Ramadan fast outside a mosque in Malaysia, people throw their
leftovers into a machine that converts the food scraps into organic fertilizer for
crops.
A trial of a group led by Chinese nationals accused of issuing loans of more than
VND20 trillion (US$807 million) to over a million people was postponed on Friday
after two days of opening due to new circumstances arising.
A Thai AirAsia flight from Bangkok to Nakhon Si Thammarat was thrown into chaos due
to a power bank explosion.
A high-tech fish farm floats just off the coast of Singapore, part of a plan by a
retired engineer who once built oil rigs to bring diners cleaner, healthier
seafood.
HCMC police have detained a woman operating a ring producing a so-called "happy
water" drug cocktail from a recipe she learned from working as a DJ at clubs
overseas.
A Vietnamese doctor who has helped seek justice for victims of the powerful
defoliant dioxin Agent Orange used by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War is among
this years winners of the Ramon Magsaysay Awards regarded as Asias version ...
The Hanoi Department of Tourism is working with agencies, units, and businesses to
implement a wide range of measures to boost tourism development during the off-peak
season from June to September.
Vietnamese shooter Trinh Thu Vinh ranked fourth at the womens 10-meter air pistol
finale on Sunday, missing out on winning a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic event.
Chinese-American actress Liu Yifei recently amazed social media with her strong
back muscles, a contrast to the "delicate frame" often seen among female
celebrities in China.
The health ministry is proposing for couples to bear children freely, effectively
lifting a policy that limits couples to bearing up to two children.
According to media experts, advertising is one of the key factors in determining
whether a brand communication campaign is successful or not.
Gasoline prices went up slightly Thursday after plummeting to a four-month low last
week.
Thailand trimmed its economic growth forecast for 2024 on Monday despite a better-
than-expected expansion in the January-March quarter, saying exports were projected
to increase at a slower pace than previously thought due to external risks.
Cambodia has no obligation to provide more information about a $1.7 billion China-
funded upgrade of a canal connecting the Mekong River basin to the Cambodian coast,
the country's deputy prime minister told Reuters.
The Philippines has closed schools down and warned of overloading on its power
grid, as authorities across Southeast Asia issued a series of health alerts for a
crushing and deadly heat wave.
The hull of Hang Chau Tourist Express Boat, which was broadsided by a ferry
recently, has a 10 m gash on one side and its windows and seats are shattered.
Apple CEO Tim Cook took a walk around Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake, enjoyed egg coffee
and met a Vietnamese tech influencer during his first trip to Vietnam on Monday.
A schoolgirl has been suspended after a video that went viral online showed her
smashing another's head onto the floor of the school's restroom while punching her
repeatedly.
The HCMC police rescued two girls, aged three and seven, from a suspected kidnapper
in Binh Thanh District and returned them to their mother, a street vendor.
Located deep inside a forest in the northern province of Cao Bang on the China
border is a century-old abandoned villa that evokes curiosity among tourists.
The Authority of Information Security on Saturday issued a warning about
dropshipping scams after a Hanoi woman was swindled out of VND12 billion
(US$484,000).
Bernard Arnault rocks a rare Patek Philippe while Elon Musk opts for a Richard
Mille and Jeff Bezos prefers his Ulysse Nardin.
A balcony collapse at a Chiang Mai resort has injured 12 guests due to overload,
officials stated.
A Singapore-based bride agency sparked online debate after posting about a 17-year-
old Vietnamese girl seeking a husband with a monthly income of at least S$4,800
(US$3,600).
HCMC police have detained a woman operating a ring producing a so-called "happy
water" drug cocktail from a recipe she learned from working as a DJ at clubs
overseas.
Marriage proposals at this years Paris Olympics have sparked a heated debate, with
many critics asserting that these gestures diminish the professional
accomplishments of female athletes by shifting the focus away from their victories.
The average apartment price in HCMC rose 8% year-on-year in the second quarter to a
new high of VND87 million ($3,480) per square meter as high-end supply continued to
rise.
Local news outlets reported that actress Qiao Xin has registered her marriage to
the son of a real estate tycoon from Chinas southeastern city of Shenzhen.
Wealthy Chinese businessman Guo Wengui was found guilty of defrauding customers of
more than $1 billion in a New York federal court on Tuesday, prosecutors said.
Property tycoon Truong My Lan masterminded a scheme to swindle VND30 trillion ($1.2
billion) from 35,000 bond investors, the prosecutors office has said in an
indictment.
Chinese-American actress Liu Yifei maintains her smooth, youthful complexion by
following a nutritious diet that includes staples such as eggs, fish, and fresh
fruits.
President To Lam and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left Hanoi on Thursday
morning for three-day state visits to Laos and Cambodia.
Even when I worked abroad, I held fast to my Vietnamese routine of taking a quick
15-minute power nap during lunch breaks.
Thirteen passengers on a Korean Airlines flight bound for Taiwan were hospitalized
for treatment after their aircraft experienced an uncontrolled depressurization.
On hearing her daughters desire to become a tattoo artist instead of going to
university, Mai Anh threatened suicide.
Police in Australias most populous state announced on May 20 that they had arrested
and charged 554 domestic violence suspects in a four-day operation, as the country
reckons with a series of high-profile attacks on women.
Thailand's government plans to increase the daily minimum wage to 400 baht ($10.84)
from October, a spokesperson said on Thursday, a policy that could help lift
consumption in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.
A tourist from China cried and expressed her fears after seeing a flock of pigeons
at Maxwell Food Center in Singapore and claimed she would never return to the city
state.
Microsoft is to invest $1.5 billion in United Arab Emirates artificial intelligence
firm G42, taking a minority stake and a seat on the board, the companies said on
Tuesday.
Caramelized shrimp and pork, rich with sweet and savory flavors and complemented by
scallions, is a great choice for a summer home-cooked meal.
A flight from Melbourne to Bali was forced to make an emergency landing Monday
after a passenger yelled and banged on the cockpit door.
A bus with 37 passengers veered off a cliff in the Central Highlands province of
Kon Tum and plunged 20 m into a gorge, but there were no fatalities.
A woman swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack in Sydney Harbor and had
been taken to the hospital in a stable condition, authorities said on Tuesday.
A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and I did not want to invite a large
number of guests just so they could repay the money I had gifted at their weddings,
only to leave afterward.
I read every couple of months about a person, sometimes its a child, being attacked
by a pit bull.
Starting from September, international students coming to Germany will need to have
11,900 euros (US$13,000) in their bank accounts instead of around 11,200 euros as
before that, a 6% rise.
Voted as the cleanest in the world by British airline and airport review and
ranking site Skytrax at this year's World Airport Awards, this airport is located
in a major Asian economy.
A 12-year-old boy in China has gained admission to the youth talent program at the
University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), which is ranked 57th
globally.
Actress and fashion model Han Hyejin recently enjoyed a trip to Phu Quoc in
southern Vietnam and praised the island's scenery and food."
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has become a target of fans almost anywhere,
from the hotel, training ground and stadium at Euro 2024.
IT engineers with AI skills earn around 11% higher than those without, a study has
found.
"The Garfield Movie" and "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" battled for the top spot in
North American theaters over the long US holiday weekend, but it was still a rough
Memorial Day at the box office, industry estimates showed Sunday.
At the age of 27, midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has a fulfilling life, a successful
football career, and after his recent marriage is now preparing to welcome his
first child.
Hai Phong is a renowned culinary destination in northern Vietnam, offering a
variety of dishes that range from crab noodle soup and spicy breadsticks, to unique
sweet treats.
Customs and other officials in Da Nang are investigating a man who tried to smuggle
in 60,000 lobster larvae into the city on a flight from Singapore.
Shirli Ling with a following of 17,000 on Instagram has inspired both attraction
and detraction on social media after becoming a grandmother at the age of 34.
A Nigerian social media influencer with over 18,000 followers could face seven
years in prison for sharing negative reviews about a renowned brand of canned
tomato puree.
In District 10, a new caf boasts a giant bookshelf holding over 3 tons of books,
along with vintage decor, attracting visitors with its tranquil ambiance.
Lisa, a member of the K-pop sensation Blackpink, reportedly purchased a duplex
situated in Seouls Seongbuk district for 7.5 billion won (US$5.5 million).
On a starry night, four Thai marine biologists scuba dived through shallow waters
off an island in the country's south as billions of pink specks floated up from the
ocean floor in a spectacle that takes place only once a ...
Padel is a distinctive sport, a hybrid between tennis and squash that has been
introduced and developed in Vietnam in recent years.
Billionaire Warren Buffett believes that a lasting marriage requires a partner with
low expectations, grounded in trust and mutual sharing.
A Chinese businessman kidnapped by a compatriot for a VND4.5 billion (US$185,700)
ransom has been rescued by Vietnamese police.
Saigon locals are in for a festive treat this Christmas weekend, with seafood
delights, a lively market, and a cinematic gem.
A medical worker in HCMC was assaulted by a man when giving first aid to a drunk
patient who passed out in the restroom of a pub.
France set up a potentially explosive quarter-final showdown with Argentina in the
men's Olympic football tournament after beating New Zealand 3-0 in their final
group game on Tuesday.
Li Yan, daughter of Chinese actor Li Yapeng and Hong Kong diva Faye Wong, is
reported to have undergone surgery to correct a cleft lip and cleft palate.
South Korea's first lady Kim Keon Hee has been questioned over allegations of stock
manipulation and graft involving a $2,200 luxury handbag, the prosecution said on
Sunday.
The Haflington in Hanoi was the only Vietnamese representative to make it into a
list of 50 best bars in Asia as voted by industry experts.
Tourism competition in Southeast Asia is heating up as Thailand, Laos, and Malaysia
have announced moves to attract tourists with a series of visa relaxation policies.
US President Joe Biden is not being treated for Parkinsons disease and has not seen
a neurologist outside of his annual physicals, the White House said on July 8,
after the New York Times reported that visitor logs showed a ...
Singaporean and Malaysian police forces arrested 43 suspects for unlawful remote
gambling in a recent joint operation, the Singaporean police said on Tuesday.
Online gaming company Solitaired has revealed a list of the most boring tourist
attractions in the world, and the U.S. dominated the top 10.
Singapore's incoming prime minister Lawrence Wong appointed a new deputy premier in
a minor reshuffle of the cabinet on Monday, as he gears up to become the city-
state's fourth leader since its independence six decades ago.
For the first time, Laurinda Ho, daughter of the late casino magnate Stanley Ho,
has publicly denied rumors of a divorce from actor Shawn Dou just a year after
their marriage.
Thousands of people in Vietnam are suffering a "severe" shortage of fresh water
because of drought and salinization, prompting authorities to declare a state of
emergency on Saturday.
A Japanese drugmaker whose dietary supplements are at the centre of a growing
health scare reported on Thursday two more deaths potentially related to its
tablets.
Three professional Argentine footballers accused in the alleged rape of a sports
journalist in a hotel room this month were placed under house arrest Thursday.
On a Vietnamese getaway, Hong Kong television actress Grace Wong and her husband
embarked on a culinary adventure, savoring the flavors of Hoi An.
The number of new marriages in China jumped 12.4% in 2023 from a year earlier,
reversing a downtrend that has lasted for almost a decade as more youth tied the
knot after delaying their nuptials due to the Covid pandemic. ...
Sandra Boluch, a fruit and vegetable seller in Buenos Aires, is seeing a worrying
trend as inflation soars over 250%: sliding sales and more people scavenging for
what she throws away, hoping to find enough for a meal.
Son Nguyen and Michael Anderson crossed paths on a dating website in April, 2020. A
24-year-old university senior from Dong Nai province, Son described herself as
kind, warm, and seeking a compatible partner.
A Malaysian shopkeeper used a forklift to relocate three inconsiderately parked
cars blocking his workshop entrance.
A video capturing a nightscape lit up with neon-colored squares a passenger spotted
on a night flight from HCMC to Melbourne has gone viral on TikTok with over 14
million views.
A Singaporean tourist suffered a bruised head when a hanging Christmas tree
unexpectedly fell on him at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur mall.
The steep slope, heavy traffic of large vehicles, and frequent congestion have made
drivers wary of crossing Phu My Bridge, a crucial gateway in the southern part of
HCMC linking District 7 and Thu Duc.
Actress Kenix Kwok and her actor husband Frankie Lam, a celebrity couple from Hong
Kong, took their children to explore famous landmarks in Europe during their recent
summer holiday.
My husband and I decided to change our plan for only a single child because we
didn't want all future family responsibilities to fall on one single child's
shoulders.
A rapid increase in new office space in Hanoi is expected to soon drive the vacancy
rate to 30%, property consultancy Knight Frank Vietnam has forecast.
A girl retaliated against her would-be rapist, recorded his motorbike license plate
and reported him to the police in the Central Highlands' Lam Dong Province.
Hidden cameras were found inside the electric sockets of a bathroom at an apartment
in Hanoi's Cau Giay District, where two girls live.
Nguyen Tran Khanh Van, who won the 2019 Miss Universe Vietnam pageant, revealed
that she has accepted a marriage proposal from her boyfriend.
A woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile attack by punching it repeatedly
is among those who received this year King's Gallantry Medal, to honor those who
show courage and bravery in the face of danger.
My husbands cousin is about to get married, and my mother-in-law has expressed her
desire for us to give at least a mace of gold as a wedding present to uphold family
pride.
Livia Voigt, a 19-year-old Brazilian psychology student with a net worth of US$1.1
billion as of April 10, is the worlds youngest billionaire, according to Forbes.
An eighth grader in Hanoi sustained life-threatening brain injuries after being
beaten by a 10th grader over a quarrel while playing basketball 10 days ago.
In South Korea, Vietnamese doctors are facing unprecedented challenges amid a
nationwide doctors' strike, grappling with long hours and a healthcare system in
crisis.
A Chinese tourist was killed by a speeding truck in Thailand's Samut Prakan
Province on Friday, the first day of his trip.
U.S. ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper on Tuesday returned a wartime diary to a
Vietnamese veteran in Hanoi.
Vietnamese actress Thuy Pham has passed away as a result of a traffic accident when
her motorcycle collided with a truck in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.
A giant dragon statue wrapping around a floating pavilion at a Hue park that has
been featured by international media will be dismantled ahead of the park's
renovation.
Nguyen Quang Nam bought a 70-square-meter, two-bedroom Hanoi apartment for VND2.4
billion ($97,511) last October, a month after enrolling at a university in the
capital.
"Kiss of the Sea" features 60 international performers and advanced multimedia
technology in a captivating spectacle culminating in a nightly fireworks display
created by a French producer.
I used to think holding a university degree would secure me a job with a good
salary, but it turned out I was wrong.
A woman in the Mekong Delta's Dong Thap Province placed her newborn son in a box
she let float down a river after a fight with her husband, police said.
Political neophyte Paetongtarn Shinawatra won the backing of parliament to become
Thailand's youngest prime minister on Friday, only a day after she was thrust into
the spotlight amid an unrelenting power struggle between the warring elites.
Heavy rain made about 10% stronger by human-caused climate change triggered the
landslides that killed more than 200 people in India's southern state of Kerala
last month, a team of international scientists has concluded.
Undercover officers posing as sex buyers at last week's Comic-Con event in
California rescued human trafficking victims, including a 16-year-old girl, and
made multiple arrests, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Vietnamese leaders have sent their regards to former U.S. president Donald Trump
following his injuries from a failed assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, the
foreign ministry said Thursday.
Colombian Football Federation president Ramon Jesurun was arrested in Miami during
an incident at Sunday's Copa America final, according to a police report issued on
Monday.
Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam could not contain his excitement in his wedding to longtime
girlfriend Bui Thi Yen Xuan at a beach in Nha Trang.
Threads, Meta's alternative to X (formerly Twitter), has hit 175 million monthly
users a year after its out-of-the-blue launch.
Singapore has been ranked the costliest city across Asia so far this year,
according to Numbeo, a global database on cities and countries.
A 17-year-old Chinese player has died after collapsing on court during an
international tournament in Indonesia, badminton officials said on Monday.
A couple were filmed playing tennis inside one of Incheon International Airport's
terminals in South Korea, prompting police to investigate.
Former Vietnamese star swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien was complimented for her
transformation when she modeled for a fashion brand.
Its been a dogs life at this years Cannes Film Festival or should that be the
Canine Film Festival?
Kim Lim, the daughter of billionaire Peter Lim and a well-known socialite in
Singapore, was caught in a vehicular gridlock for eight hours amid the severe
flooding that engulfed Dubai.
A Chinese couple fell asleep on a rocky beach in Shandong province's Qingdao and
when they woke up, they found their surroundings had been submerged in water by
rising tide.
MasterChef Vietnam judge Luke Nguyen was drawn to Khanh Nap, a Hai Phong shop known
for its 10-cent spicy breadsticks, made from a recipe passed down through the
generations.
Bima Abdul Sholeh, 32, sat calmly as a doctor armed with a laser pointer zapped
tattoos from his face at an event in Jakarta being held by a charity organisation
during the holy month of Ramadan to give practicing Muslims ...
Manchester City star Kyle Walker said he made "idiotic choices and decisions" when
having a secret child with a mistress and betraying his wife Annie Kilner a second
time.
Australia set up a tasty Asian Cup quarter-final clash against South Korea or Saudi
Arabia with a 4-0 win over a spirited but limited Indonesia on Sunday.
"Kiss of the Sea" features 60 international performers and advanced multimedia
technology in a captivating spectacle culminating in a nightly fireworks display
created by a French producer.
A military's Su-22 aircraft fell down a neighborhood in central Quang Nam Province
during training Tuesday morning after the pilot had parachuted out of it.
When my mother offered to lend us money to buy a house if we got married, my
boyfriend immediately agreed, despite his previous assertions that he wasnt ready
to marry due to his career ambitions.
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo has received a fully-furnished three-bedroom condo
worth 32 million Philippine pesos (US$558,000) from developer MegaWorld after
winning two gold Olympic medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
A Lao man was arrested by police of central Ha Tinh Province and their colleagues
in neighboring Laos for transporting 209 kg of drugs from Laos to the Vietnamese
border.
Singapore-based ride-hailing company Tada will expand to Hong Kong in November with
up to 4,000 vehicles as part of a collaboration with local taxi firms.
Julian Hui, husband of Miss Hong Kong 1988 Michele Reis, has listed a penthouse for
HK$22.07 million (US$2.8 million) less than its original purchase price.
Twenty-four individuals face trial for smuggling six tons of gold worth VND8.5
trillion ($334.9 million) from Cambodia to Vietnam, revealing a complex network of
illegal trade.
Coach Gareth Southgate said drinking beer and listening to Ed Sheeran's music
helped the England national team bond after a difficult start to Euro 2024.
Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse expressed his desire to shoot at Malaysias Petronas
Twin Towers during a promotional visit for his latest film Customs Frontline.
Gory grottos with demons impaling sinners on stakes and people drowning in a pool
of blood are not part of your average theme park experience.
A batch of suspect fireworks exploded accidentally during their disposal in the
southern Philippines, injuring 27 people, most of them explosives experts, police
said Tuesday.
Australia will stop converting tourist visas to student status starting next month,
continuing a series of policies aimed at reducing immigration.
The Ministry of Finance has called for imposing a 10% special consumption tax on
sweetened beverages to reduce their consumption.
Former Cambodian leader Hun Sen was promoted to senate president on Wednesday,
taking over a key ceremonial role less than a year after handing power to his son.
The Hanoi police have arrested a woman for allegedly pretending to work for the
Australian consulate and swindling a man out of nearly VND10 billion (US$398,000).
Tucked away on a side road in suburban Beijing, the Xiaowuji battery charging
station opened by Sinopec in December 2023 offers a glimpse of China's post-
gasoline future.
Sixteen undernourished Asiatic black bear cubs have been found in a home in Laos
capital Vientiane by a conservation charity, the largest rescue of the year.
A New Zealander in HCMC has been accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl who is his
friend's daughter.
The organizers of a trail running event Na'dalt in Spain have announced a temporary
adjustment to the results following the victory of a transgender athlete in the
women's category.
At a school dedicated to children orphaned by Covid, a distressing chapter of their
lives is closed so they can move on to a journey full of hope.
Police in central Vietnam have arrested a man on his way to deliver a captive
tiger.
British Airways is halting flights to Beijing from Oct. 26 until November 2025, it
said on Thursday without elaborating on the reason, as European carriers struggle
with a ban on flying over Russian airspace.
Known as the most popular variety of durian in this Southeast Asian country, Musang
King is known for its buttery, thick, bright yellow flesh and robust flavor, with a
hint of bitterness.
All 6,630 investors who bought bonds from property developer Tan Hoang Minh in what
turned out to be a scam will get their money back by Sept. 30.
American actress Angelina Jolie was spotted having a dinner date with her son Pax
Thien Jolie-Pitt at the renowned Sushi Park restaurant in West Hollywood.
Professor Tung Bui of the University of Hawaii (USA) believes that incorporating AI
into businesses to create competitive value is a great opportunity for Vietnam.
Cucumbers, carrots, broccoli, bitter melon, and white cauliflower are packed with
nutrients, low in calories, and aid in fat reduction for a slender waistline.
Hong Kong actor Bobby Au Yeung recounted experiences of being labeled a gold digger
due to his wife Rosanna Fus affluent background.
The Vietnam Post has suffered a ransomware attack, rendering its website and
application inaccessible Tuesday morning.
Sui din, from Hai Phong's Chinese community, is a snack on the citys culinary map,
with a sticky rice crust, black sesame filling, and molasses syrup. It is sold all
year-round on the citys bustling streets.
Two people have been detained following the capsizing of a tourist boat on a river
in northeastern China that led to the drowning deaths of 12 visitors, state media
reported Sunday.
A week after soliciting donations from students, the American International School
Vietnam in HCMC still faces a shortfall of VND96.5 billion ($3.87 million) for
continuing day-to-day operations.
Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue and a high-ranking delegation
of Vietnam arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a six-day official visit to China.
Tri Nguyen, deputy director of a factory in HCMC, received a termination notice
from his employers on the second last working day before the Lunar New Year
holidays.
Taiwan authorities said two men died of suspected food poisoning after eating char
kway teow, a stir-fried noodle dish, at a Malaysian vegetarian restaurant in
Taipei.
Three Vietnamese donors with a rare blood type have helped save the life of a 64-
year-old British man with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
A man from Hanoi was confirmed dead after falling tens of meters while
participating in a paragliding tournament in the Central Highlands province of Kon
Tum.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol blocked on Tuesday a bill to launch a new
probe into a Halloween crowd crush that killed 159 people in Seoul's Itaewon
district in 2022, in a move slammed by the opposition and relatives ...
A bunch of Chinese customers got into a pitched battle with security guards at a
bar in HCMC's District 1 on early Sunday morning after being told to leave.
An American tourist was fined S$5,500 (US$4,100) by a court in Singapore for
physically attacking and spewing profanities at a manager of a restaurant.
A four-year-old girl in Hanoi was bitten by a rabid pit bull owned by a neighbor
last week.
Tucked into limestone cliffs near Ninh Binh City in northern Vietnam, the 600-year-
old Bich Dong Pagoda complex is a vast testament to Vietnam's religious heritage,
and its natural beauty.
South Korean actress Hwang Jung Eum's management agency Y1 Entertainment confirmed
she has entered a new romantic relationship five months after filing for divorce
from businessman Lee Young Don.
The luxury Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV, adorned in an orange hue and draped with a
golden mesh, was prominently featured at Anant Ambani's wedding in Mumbai.
Actress Hirosue Ryoko has been included in a list titled Artists with Unforgivable
Extramarital Affairs due to her extramarital relationship with chef Shusaku Toba.
VnExpress Marathon Da Nang Midnight's official medal design is a moon embracing the
sun, meaning the intersection of day and night.
There should be a solution to combat drunk driving without affecting the food and
beverage industry and related services.
A woman was stabbed to death on the street in Hanoi early on Monday morning.
A court in Singapore on Monday sentenced a Chinese tourist to 10 weeks in jail for
staging his own kidnapping while visiting the city-state to extort up to 30,000
yuan (US$4,000) from his relatives.
A Tokyo court sentenced Mai Watanabe to nine years in prison for defrauding three
men she had dated of 155.8 million yen (US$998,561) and for selling a guide on
extracting money from men.
Two chairmen and a CEO of Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) were sentenced to life for
involvement in a financial fraud causing the lender losses of VND677 trillion ($27
billion).
Grade A and B office segments in HCMC saw lower vacancy rates and a number of large
lease contracts in the first quarter, real estate consultancy Knight Frank said.
In central Bac Giang province, this home combines traditional and modern styles
with a cutout roof over a central garden, connecting the house to the sky.
Hanoi welcomes a new 24-hour coffee shop, merging a tranquil atmosphere with
library facilities, catering to students and professionals for work or study
sessions anytime.
A 60m2 sinkhole in a northern Vietnam residential area forced four families to
evacuate while their homes remained on the precipice of the abyss.
The police are investigating a Da Nang special school where a series of viral
videos showed caretakers indulging in violence against children.
A Chinese tourist was charged with reporting false information after he was found
lying about 20,000 baht (US$550) being snatched by a motorcycle taxi driver in
front of a hotel in Phuket.
A driver in northern Bac Giang Province rammed into a traffic police officer on a
motorbike before trying to escape as he was requested to stop for alcohol level
check.
Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.8% this year, a sharp downgrade from a
previous projection of 3.2%, the finance ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
In Saigon's District 7, the 7,000-m2 Light Park provides a visual experience for
visitors, making it a notable destination for those seeking a night out.
A bus with a Lao license plate, with around 30 people onboard, plunged head-first
off a road in central Ha Tinh Province on Wednesday.
Tesla plans to produce a six-seat variant of its Model Y car in China from late
2025, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, as the U.S. automaker
strives to increase the appeal of its best-selling yet aging ...
Super-rich foreigners in Singapore are holding back on lavish spending, leading to
a decrease in demand for luxury homes, cars, and other high-end goods, as the city-
state intensifies its scrutiny of wealth.
A queue of glamorous visitors stood outside Shanghai Museum twitching impatiently,
tails flicking and whiskers quivering as they waited to be let in for the
institution's inaugural ancient Egypt cat night.
At Singapore's House of Seafood restaurant, the fish-head curry comes with a side
of crunchy crickets, the tofu has bugs crawling out of it and the patrons can't get
enough.
Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win
a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.
The five members of the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers sold over
1.2 million vehicles in the first half of 2024, down 1.4% from a year ago.
Grade A office buildings that came into the market last year had high occupancy
rates last quarter, with foreign enterprises leasing much of them despite rising
rents.
Chinese-American actress Liu Yifei was seen wearing ripped jeans and sandals while
walking along a shopping street in Beijing.
While other families are looking forward to their childrens summer vacation, Tu, a
parent whose child is studying at the American International School (AIS) in HCMC,
is worried because her childs vacation began a bit too early.
Britain's Prince Harry and his actress wife Meghan Markle are working on two
nonfiction series with Netflix -- a lifestyle program and a show on professional
polo, their production company announced Thursday.
A five-year-old girl in northern Vietnam has been hospitalized with severe
injuries, including facial, after being mauled by a stray dog just outside her
home.
Six workers were missing and presumed dead from a bridge that collapsed in
Baltimore Harbor early on Tuesday when a massive cargo ship crippled by a power
loss rammed into the structure, forcing closure of one of the busiest ports ...
Bayer Vietnam and Dak Nong Province's Agricultural Extension Center have entered a
public-private partnership to implement a sustainable durian cultivation model to
support farmers.
Celebrate this weekend in Saigon with a Japanese-Vietnamese festival, French movie
screening, art market event, pet art exhibition, and a special dining celebration.
An Australian national of Vietnamese origin was found dead next to a stream in a
forest of the Central Highlands' Lam Dong Province.
Australian universities are witnessing a surge in international student
applications but a government crackdown has led to record low student visa approval
rates.
As South Koreas government made a last plea for junior doctors to end a walkout
hours before a Thursday deadline, many were expected to defy orders to return to
work, risking suspensions of medical licenses and prosecution.
eBay has agreed to pay a $3 million penalty following a harassment campaign
conducted by its employees, involving the sending of live cockroaches to a
Massachusetts couple.
A police officer was stabbed to death in Hue Friday evening while grappling with a
man blocking traffic on a street and thought to be mentally ill.
A HCMC court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for impersonating a police
officer to swindle 20 people out of VND38 billion (US$1.55 million)
Online travel platform Traveloka has revealed a list of resorts with the highest
number of bookings during the four-day National Day holiday break, with most
located in beach tourist hubs such as Binh Thuan and Khanh Hoa.
Algeria's Olympic Committee accused the International Boxing Association of
"baseless claims" after the IBA alleged on Monday that an Algerian boxer in the
semi-finals of the Paris women's competition was "a male".
A tourism boom has helped cut Japan's rice stockpile to the lowest this century as
foreign visitors gobble up sushi, onigiri and other dishes with the staple,
officials told AFP Wednesday.
Landslides in India triggered by pounding monsoon rains have killed at least 45
people with at least 250 others rescued from a landscape transformed by mud and
debris, officials said Tuesday.
The 2024 Copa America trophy won on Monday helped Lionel Messi surpass Dani Alves
to set a record of 45 collective titles, the most in football history.
Huang Zitao, previously a member of the K-pop boy group EXO, has confirmed his
romantic relationship with Xu Yiyang, an artist managed by his own company.
The number of stock trading accounts in Vietnam rose to a record 7.94 million by
the end of May.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 0.06% to 1,283.56 points Thursday and continued
to hover around a two-month peak.
Are you a Rafael Nadal fan? Let's see how much you know about the legendary Spanish
tennis player.
Two police officers were killed and another was injured in Malaysia's Johor state
on Friday morning, when they were attacked by a man suspected of being a member of
the Al Qaeda-linked militant group Jemaah Islamiah (JI), officials said. ...
The 2017 Vietnamese Golden Ball winner Dinh Thanh Trung and four other players of
V. League Hong Linh Ha Tinh (HLHT) have been detained in connection with a drug use
case at a hotel in Ha Tinh City.
HSBC (HSBA.L) said on Tuesday its Chief Executive Noel Quinn will retire
A Chinese woman who survived being pushed off a cliff by her husband during their
holiday in Thailand five years ago recently returned to the kingdom to thank the
officials who saved her life.
South Korean actress Han So Hee is believed to have discreetly dismissed claims of
falsifying her acceptance into a French university through a video where she is
featured counting in French.
A fire broke out in a residential building in Hong Kong's bustling Kowloon district
on Wednesday, killing five people and injuring 19, the city's hospital authority
and fire services said.
A woman has abandoned her 19 dogs in front of an apartment building in HCMC's
District 7 as a protest against the landlord who forced her to move out.
In Minh Chau Commune, situated on a Red River islet 60 km from central Hanoi,
people make a living raising cattle for meat and milk.
South Korea national football team captain Son Heung-min captured attention at a
Burberry fashion show in London as he wore a protective accessory on his injured
finger after a reported altercation with Lee Kang-in.
A wealthy Indian couple are expected to hold a three-day lavish wedding at a luxury
resort in the northern coastal city of Ha Long starting Friday with the presence of
hundreds of guests.
A babysitter in Ho Chi Minh City was sentenced for life in prison for beating a
toddler to death, saying she did so because she was "under a lot of pressure."
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo, who has won two gold medals at the Paris Olympics,
has been offered a lifetime supply of free traditional dishes such as ramen,
cheese, grilled chicken and unlimited buffets at restaurants.
China took the lead in the 2024 Paris Games medal rankings on Monday, while Armand
Duplatis claimed a new pole vaulting record and Simone Biles slipped up in her last
event at the Olympics.
According to website Booking, Da Lat, Hoi An, Ninh Binh, Moc Chau, and Phu Quoc are
top retreat locations in Vietnam, providing landscapes and experiences for
travelers seeking a healing getaway.
Every time I say I want to drive my wifes car, which was a birthday gift from my
in-laws and worth VND1 billion (US$39,450), my wife refuses.
Visitors to Koh Nang Yuan, a famous tourist island in southern Thailand, are not
allowed to bring any plastic items and styrofoam boxes to the island
HCMC is trialing a return to the old traffic lights without the countdown timers,
with experts saying it will improve compliance with road rules.
My cousin told me she wanted to transfer her house and a plot of land to me as her
health is declining.
Cafs located in old villas are a timeless characteristic in Vietnamese capital
Hanoi, enjoyed by those from near and far alike.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory Tuesday for his alliance in Indias
general election, claiming a mandate to push forward with his agenda, even though
his party lost seats to a stronger than expected opposition, which pushed back
against his ...
Vang, a H'mong bobtail dog who has won the first prize in the 2024 Vietnam Native
Dog Contest early this month will be heading to the U.S. for a contest in June.
After a year in the business, Hoang Hong Anh still feels overwhelmed every time she
stands in front of a new customers wardrobe, with towering stacks of clothes
waiting to collapse.
Do Thi Nhan, a central bank auditor accused of taking bribes to overlook fraud at
Saigon Commercial Bank, said she has paid a high price for her wrongdoing.
A court in HCMC will hear the case in which a Vietnamese woman smuggled six tons of
gold from Cambodia to Vietnam and successfully sold 300 kilos of it.
I have observed my husbands tepid response to the idea of my parents staying with
us one or two days a month for nearly a year.
VietinBank is set to auction a penthouse in Hanoi for VND53.5 billion (US$2.1
million), marking a nearly VND6 billion decrease from its price a year ago, after
failing to sell the property in four previous attempts.
Daniel Fairbrother was questioned by the police for thinking he was a thief during
his training to set a Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run with a
fridge on his back.
I have seen a shopkeeper look unhappy on many occasions when a customer asked them
for a QR code or bank account details to pay VND5,000-10,000 (20-40 U.S. cents).
For people from poor backgrounds, buying a house in the city is nearly impossible
without taking a loan.
A family of eight in China is residing in a luxury hotel suite and paying 1,000
yuan (US$140) per day, a decision they say is financially sensible.
A French court on Friday convicted six teenagers for their role in the 2020
beheading of a teacher by a radicalised Islamist near Paris, in a case that
horrified the country.
Frolicking on a Spanish beach in her new music video "Lifetimes" may put U.S. pop
star Katy Perry, of "The One That Got Away" fame, in hot water after authorities
launched an inquest into the allegedly unauthorised Ibiza shoot.
Party General Secretary and President To Lam chaired a press conference in Hanoi on
Saturday after being elected the Party leader, pledging to devote wholeheartedly to
the well-being of the Vietnamese people.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris's late entry into the White House race has
galvanized young Democrats, a group whose participation will be crucial if the
party hopes to defeat Donald Trump in November.
The Paris Olympic Village serves more than 40,000 meals a day with more than 500
dishes but it is still not enough to meet the needs of athletes from across the
world.
Some 2,800 new units were launched in the resort real estate segment in the second
quarter, an eight-fold increase from the first and mostly concentrated in a few
locations.
The Vietnamese sports team heading to the Paris Olympics 2024 received a send-off
ceremony in Hanoi on Wednesday, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and
Tourism.
Vietnamese singer Dam Vinh Hung has been suspended from performing for nine months
and fined VND27.5 million (US$1,084) due to wearing an inappropriate badge during a
performance.
Vietnamese tourist Tuyet Nguyen died after being struck by a train at Punchbowl
station in southwest Sydney while attempting to retrieve her slipper from the
tracks.
Office Tower @HWL, a luxury project by CapitaLand Development, has become the first
Hanoi office building to receive WELL pre-certification, meeting the strictest
criteria.
Escape the heat and discover Mai Chau, a valley 140 kilometers from Hanoi, known
for its cool climate, cultural heritage, and diverse tourist experiences.
Croatia was fined 105,000 euros ($112,500) by UEFA for fan misconduct at a European
Championship elimination game against Italy, the federation said on Friday.
Starved and locked in a room under round-the-clock video surveillance, Dinabandhu
Sahu spent sleepless nights wondering if he would ever again see his family back
home in India after he was duped into a job scam in Cambodia.
Authorities in Namibia have showed their anger after a video clip that went viral
on social media showed a group of three male tourists posing naked atop the
legendary Big Daddy Dune in the Namib Desert.
Vietnamese weightlifter Trinh Van Vinh clinched a coveted spot at the Paris 2024
Olympics with a dominant performance at the ongoing 2024 International
Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup in Thailand.
Lu Jingang, a professional Chinese actor, has for the past 12 years earned his
primary income portraying a mendicant at scenic spots in Henan Province.
A 10-year-old girl on holiday with family from Australia died at a remote New
Zealand beauty spot Thursday, police said, after being swept down a fast-flowing
creek.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami slumped to a 1-0 defeat against FC Dallas in a pre-
season friendly on Monday before the team set off on a hectic international tour.
Agribank is hosting a second auction for a collection of antique houses and two
other assets, which have been used as collateral against a businessman's debts in
Da Nang, at a starting price of VND246 billion ($10 million).
It reads like a K-drama plot: an ex-spy kidnaps a woman from an upscale district of
Seoul over a crypto dispute, then kills her with drugs from a plastic surgery
clinic.
A Singapore judge sentenced a teenager to 16 years in jail on Friday for killing a
schoolmate with an axe in a crime that shocked the city-state in 2021.
The Philippines has detected a new case of the mpox virus in the country, the first
since December 2023, its health department said on Aug 19, adding that it was
awaiting test results before being able to determine the strain.
Actor Lee Jong Suk shared glimpses of his vacation in the coastal city of Da Nang
on Instagram, highlighting activities like swimming, electric car rides, wearing a
traditional conical hat, and enjoying local cuisine.
That is a small amount of money. I will repay you when I can, my best friend told
me when I insisted on collecting his five-year-old VND10 million (US$397) debt.
Numerous damages and deformations have appeared on a vital expressway in the Mekong
Delta connecting Can Tho City and Kien Giang Province, causing difficulties for
vehicles and increasing the risk of traffic accidents.
China grabbed the first two gold medals of the Paris Olympics on Saturday as
swimming prepared to take centre stage on a rain-disrupted first full opening day
of sporting action.
A number of flights between major Asian tourism destinations and Singapore were
canceled as Typhoon Gaemi barreled through Taiwan and the Philippines before
hitting southern China.
After placing an order with a supplier in Dong Nai Province, Thangs business was
constantly notified that its orders had been delayed caused by a number of worker
resignations.
An oil spill off Singapore has spread to beaches in southern Malaysia, a government
official said Friday, with clean-up operations underway.
A Germany photographer submitted an actual photograph to an AI-generated picture
contest to prove that nature can beat the machine.
A tractor-trailer registered in Hanoi violated the speed limit almost 2,500 times
during the first quarter of this year.
Northern and southern Vietnam regions are expected to see thunderstorms this week,
following a string of hot sunny days.
The Dien Bien Phu Valley in northern Vietnam, which 70 years ago was covered with
steel wires and mines, is now a field of rice and corn where an airport with a
capacity of 500,000 passengers each year.
The U.S. dollar experienced a minor decline against the Vietnamese dong on Tuesday
morning.
Hong Kong on Monday started phasing in a ban on disposable plastic products across
restaurants and businesses, setting a six-month deadline for the city to eliminate
plastic cutlery and other materials before risking fines.
The international terminal of Da Nang Airport in central Vietnam is set to become a
smart one under a partnership between the Da Nang International Terminal Investment
and Operation JSC (AHT) and FPT Software.
While I dont yearn for a wealthy lifestyle, I find myself wavering at the thought
of a future where my family lacks our own home and is compelled to rent for
shelter.
Accused of "betraying" fans, subject to relentless online and real-world public
abuse, K-pop star Karina recently issued a grovelling, handwritten apology. Her
crime? Dating a South Korean actor.
Five people in the Central Highlands' Dak Lak Province were arrested for allegedly
raping a 12-year-old girl after a drinking party.
A student at a Hanoi school was carried by his schoolmates and had his genitals
slammed into a flagpole multiple times.
Owning a pet is a personal choice, but it comes with a responsibility to the
public, readers say.
Vietnam Airlines announced it would open a direct route connecting Hanoi with the
Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh from Oct. 27 as tourism between the two countries
grows.
A man has been caught trying to smuggle over 100 live snakes into mainland China by
cramming them into his trousers, according to the country's customs authority.
Devastating floods in India's northeast that have killed scores of people also
swamped a national park drowning six threatened rhinos and other wildlife,
government officials said Tuesday.
Gazing out the window at the pouring rain, Zach Moffat sighs, knowing hes about to
embark on a daunting commute from work.
Apartment rents in most districts in HCMC increased by 5-15% last quarter as new
supply fell to a 15-year low.
Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho predicts Portugal will meet England in the Euro 2024
final, with a victory for his home country.
Northern Vietnams mountainous Ta Xua Commune beckons travelers seeking cloud
formations, mountain air, and a broadening of their cultural horizons.
Thailand will re-list cannabis as a narcotic by year-end, its prime minister said
this week, in a stunning U-turn just two years after becoming one of the first
countries in Asia to decriminalize its recreational use.
Real Madrid produced a spectacular comeback with "heart" against Bayern Munich to
reach the Champions League final on Wednesday with Joselu striking twice in the
dying minutes, earning them a 2-1 win to progress 4-3 on aggregate.
Hong Kong on Monday started phasing in a ban on disposable plastic products across
restaurants and businesses, setting a six-month deadline for the city to eliminate
plastic cutlery and other materials before risking fines.
A Vietnamese woman has been admitted to a master's program at Harvard University
after saying she could contribute her skills to solve media crises, such as the
recent plagiarism scandal of the former principal.
A four-star cruise ship that takes visitors to the Mekong Delta and Cambodia costs
VND140 billion (US$5.5 million) and has 35 river-view cabins, a pool, lounge bar,
and luxury interiors.
South Korean actress Hwang Jung Eum tearfully revealed her feelings regarding her
unsuccessful marriage to a magnate in the steel industry as she made an appearance
on a television show.
A sleeper bus transporting 31 foreign and seven Vietnamese passengers crashed head-
on into a truck in Phu Yen Province early Thursday, killing one and leaving six
injured.
Four people carried a gun to rob around 20 taels of gold jewelries from a shop in
the southern province of Binh Duong Sunday.
Just a few years ago, someone who wanted to install a rooftop solar connection in
India faced getting multiple approvals, finding a reliable company to install the
panels and spending heavily before seeing the first surge of clean energy.
Phu Quoc's latest big fat Indian wedding has featured a popular dhol drum troupe
from New Delhi and a team of carnival dancers.
A businessman was imprisoned for 25 years Friday for abuse of power and fraud in a
case related to making a new Covid-19 test kit.
A Singapore court has sentenced an Australian man to six months in jail for making
a false bomb threat on a flight bound for Perth.
A viral video of a South Korean mother-in-law dancing to a Vietnamese song at a
local wedding has garnered nearly 4 million views and thousands of comments on
social media.
The Paris Court of Appeal's rejection of the lawsuit filed by Tran To Nga against
U.S. manufacturers of Agent Orange is not a surprise for the French-Vietnamese
woman, who said she will not give up but continue to pursue this ...
Asia Commercial Bank chairman Tran Hung Huy, the youngest chair in Vietnamese
banking history, and his friends recently explored Mang Den, a lesser-known town in
the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum, by motorbike where they braved
challenging roads.
A woman in Auckland, New Zealand has been sentenced to two months in prison for
overfeeding her pet dog until he became obese, unable to walk, and suffered from
many diseases and later died.
While the Paris Olympics is set to be a festival of socialising and intermingling,
city authorities are keen for visitors not to encounter any of the capital's
notorious furry inhabitants.
Flash floods in northern and southwest China have killed at least 20 people and
left dozens missing, state media said Saturday, after a week of deadly downpours
across the country.
Nguyen Thai Phien, a Vietnamese photographer known for his nude art, has recently
opened an exhibition that celebrates the human form through the depiction of 15
yoga instructors.
Only 25% of businesses in Vietnam have a website with national domain as against
over 70% in Europe, according to the Vietnam Internet Network Information Center.
A new open-top, double decker bus has begun providing tours of Ho Chi Minh City's
Chinatown this week.
Irans judiciary said Tuesday that it commuted a death sentence for a tycoon to 20
years in prison after he returned around $2.1 billion in assets from illegally
selling oil abroad, the official IRNA news agency reported.
The West Coach Station Company (WCS), a leading bus terminal operator, has achieved
a record-breaking revenue of nearly VND39 billion (US$1.53 million) in Q1, the
highest quarterly revenue since its 2010 listing.
A tourist was filmed remaining calm in a hotel rooftop pool though the water
splashed around like high waves as Taiwan was hit by the strongest earthquake in 25
years Wednesday.
A female Russian tourist was charged with assault on Tuesday after kicking a Thai
woman who is eight months pregnant on Koh Phangan Island in Surat Thani Province.
A passenger bus collided into a tunnel wall in north China's Shanxi province on
Tuesday, killing 14 people and injuring 37 others, Chinese state media reported on
Wednesday.
The number of marriages in South Korea rose in 2023 for the first time in more than
a decade, lifted by pent-up demand from couples delaying nuptials during the
pandemic, but the data did not point to a sustained rebound ...
A China Southern Airlines flight was delayed for over four hours after a passenger
threw several coins into the aircraft's engine to pray for luck.
Indulge in the warmth of Vietnamese chicken curry, where chicken and vegetables
simmer in a coconut milk sauce, creating a comfort meal in under an hour.
The U.S. dollar rose for the second day in a row Tuesday with a marginal increase
against the Vietnamese dong.
Saigon gears up for a weekend filled with diverse activities, featuring a lifestyle
pop-up, city walking tour, a Lunar New Year festival, classical concert, and an
Indian street food fest.
Roundworm has given a Hanoi man a plethora of illnesses after regularly sleeping
with his pet dog.
A man on a motorbike collided with a woman in traffic in Hanoi on Saturday, causing
her to fall, before immediately driving away.
Three Chinese teenagers said they came to Vietnam to look for jobs following
guidance of an unknown broker and, when assuming they could be sold to Cambodia,
murdered a taxi driver to escape.
The average wage paid to workers at the Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens during the
first six months was VND108 million (US$4,270), up 43% from a year ago.
The Philippines, which was named Asia's best cruise destination last year, has
launched a special visa waiver program, making it easier for cruise tourists to
enter and travel the country.
Weightlifter Trinh Van Vinh has completed his intensive training course abroad and
returned home full of determination to get a good result at the upcoming Paris 2024
Olympic Games.
Khanh Linh, 24, is hurrying from work at 9 p.m. to a coffee shop in Dong Da
district, Hanoi, where some 30 gamers are waiting to start playing.
Hotel Properties Limited, property and hotel developer owned by Singapore tycoon
Ong Beng Seng, has opened a luxury resort on Malaysia's Tioman Island, famous for
diving experiences.
Netizens in Malaysia have expressed surprise and excitement after an American
tourist named Malaysia visited her namesake country and recalled her experiences in
a TikTok video.
A Tokyo court is hearing out five women seeking to end their reproductive
capabilities without the legally-required consent of their husbands.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold bar prices dropped 1.25% to VND78.98 million
($3,107.00) per tael Tuesday morning, a three-month low.
China spent $204 million on Vietnamese durian in April, a 6.5-fold increase from
the same period last year.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.35% to 1,277.58 points Monday for the fifth
session in a row.
Chinese auto brand GAC Motor, which sells gasoline-powered vehicles, has entered
Vietnam through a distributor.
The last of 174 people stranded in cable cars high above a mountain in southern
Turkey were brought to safety Saturday, nearly 23 hours after one pod hit a pole
and burst open.
Hong Kong actor Chun Wong, celebrated for his roles in 'The Condor Heroes,'
received a visit from his daughter while hospitalized after a lengthy period of
estranged relationship with his children.
A former abbot of a Thai temple was sentenced to 468 years in jail for his
involvement in an embezzlement case worth around 300 million ($8.3 million).
Singer Huyen Baby and her husband Quang Huy, a businessman who owns a series of
celebrated restaurants and hotels in HCMC, celebrated their 11th wedding
anniversary in Sydney.
A Haitian judge in charge of the investigation into the 2021 assassination of the
Caribbean nation's last president has charged some fifty people, including his
widow and a former prime minister, according to a document leaked to local media.
Hanoi Reinsurance Joint Stock Corporation reported a 12% increase in revenue to
VND2,990 billion (US$122.8 million) in 2023, a 3% growth from 2022, and a 35%
increase in pre-tax profit to VND256 billion.
Readers share their vexation with a ubiquitous bad habit some Vietnamese have:
causing a din.
VinCSS, a global leader in FIDO Device Onboarding (FDO), has transformed from a
startup to a beacon of innovation in the IoT industry.
Abandoned by his father at birth and losing his vision at 13 as an Agent Orange
victim, a student in central Vietnam has overcome immense challenges to excel in
studies and gain admission to six universities.
Cam Ranh town in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa will hold the first-ever
lobster festival from August 3-11, heard a press conference held in the locality on
July 28.
The number of foreign nationals living in Japan has hit a record high, according to
official data released Wednesday that also showed the nation's largest-ever yearly
drop in Japanese citizens.
Hotel Properties Limited, property and hotel developer owned by Singapore tycoon
Ong Beng Seng, has opened a luxury resort on Malaysia's Tioman Island, famous for
diving experiences.
The USS Blue Ridge arrived at Cam Ranh Bay alongside the U.S. Coast Guard on Monday
to begin a five-day visit in central Khanh Hoa Province.
Wang Xiaofei, the former husband of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, marked his 43rd
birthday with a yacht party alongside his new 25-year-old wife Mandy.
A Hanoi woman returning from the U.K. was charged with illegally transporting money
across the border after carrying 215,000 ($247,486) in cash through security
scanners.
Half-Vietnamese actress Christy Chung has expressed that her actor husband, Shawn
Zhang, is viewed as a superhero by her two stepdaughters.
Durian prices in China declined in May due to a surplus in supply as imports from
Southeast Asian countries increased.
General To Lam has become Vietnam's new president following a vote by the National
Assembly on Wednesday morning.
Tuong Vi, a prominent Vietnamese revolutionary music singer, has passed away at the
age of 86.
The education ministry has ordered cities and provinces nationwide to investigate
schools with "foreign-related curriculums" for corruption amid a teachers' strike
at a Ho Chi Minh City international school.
China captain Zhang Linpeng is in line to play in a crucial World Cup qualifier on
Tuesday, days after quitting international football over the "disgrace" of a draw
with Singapore.
American singer Nick Carter, a member of the vocal group Backstreet Boys, is set to
hold a concert on May 21 at Ho Chi Minh Citys Hoa Binh Theater.
Lawyers for Van Thinh Phat chairwoman Truong My Lan request a court review of her
embezzlement and bribery charges after prosecutors recommended a death sentence
based on the allegations.
A pickup truck hit a series of motorcyclists at an intersection in Tan Uyen City of
the southern Binh Duong Province on Sunday afternoon, resulting in one fatality.
Vietnam will have modern infrastructure matching developed countries by 2045, a
plan to make it a modern industrial country drafted by the Politburo envisages.
A woman and her two children traveling in a car were killed Sunday after it
overtook on the right side, crashed into the head of a truck, lost control and was
hit by another truck from the opposite direction.
Despite the holiday's end, Hanoi retains the Tet's ambiance, offering a weekend
with dragon-themed exhibitions and a northern Vietnamese Tet menu.
A restaurant in the central province of Thanh Hoa is looking for a customer who
paid VND270 million ($11,129) for a VND270,000 meal.
Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35
countries including China, India and Russia and several Southeast Asian economies,
a top official said on Thursday, in an effort to boost tourism and help revive its
crisis-hit ...
While pho and Quang Nam-style noodles have joined a list of national intangible
cultural heritage recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, some
readers find it regrettable that bun bo Hue, or Hue beef noodle soup, was not ...
Grab, Southeast Asia's biggest ride-hailing and food delivery firm, has called off
its proposed acquisition of Singapore's third-largest taxi operator, Trans-cab,
according to a statement from Singapore's competition watchdog.
Vietnamese leaders, foreign guests and thousands of residents have paid their
respects to Vietnam's Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong as his
two-day state funeral started Thursday.
In breast augmentation, the precise dissection technique used in pocket creation is
a critical factor that determines the durability of the breast implant, ensuring
both aesthetic success and long-term stability.
Superdong Kien Giang, which operates regular high-speed boat and ferry services to
Phu Quoc Island, reported profits of VND27 billion (US$1 million) last quarter, the
highest in a year.
Conservationists in Cambodia found 106 eggs of rare Siamese crocodile species in a
western Cambodian wildlife sanctuary, giving new hope for the world's rarest
crocodile species' survival in the wild.
The frog dish table feast at Ech Xanh represents the cultural intersection of the
dishes served at the restaurant, with a touch of tradition intertwined with
modernity.
Actor Huang Xiaoming, former husband of Chinese actress Angelababy, was seen on a
date with his girlfriend Ye Ke after winning the Best Actor award.
Malaysian singer Bella Astillah is reportedly in shock and adjusting to life as a
single mother following her divorce from Singaporean actor Aliff Aziz.
I recently experienced a moment of unease when my girlfriend asked to borrow money
from me right after we confirmed our relationship.
VIP tourists who come on private tours spend US$15,000 a day, demand unique
experiences and prefer to see Vietnam's sidewalk culture rather than be cocooned, a
travel operator says.
Hanoi police have arrested a woman accused of defrauding VND95 billion (US$3.8
million) out of a coal business couple by lying to connect them with influential
officials.
The prosecutors have proposed a death sentence for Van Thinh Phat chairwoman Truong
My Lan for committing severe crime over a long period and causing irrevocable
consequences.
On Nguyen Thi Danh Street in HCMC's Hoc Mon District, a vast field has become a hub
for leisure and kite enthusiasts as the evening sets in.
A physiognomist criticized My Tam's facial features, pointing out her drooping
eyelids, a hawk-like nose, and thin lips, and ominously predicted that with such
features, she would struggle to maintain a marriage.
A photo of two foreign women sunbathing in bikini costumes at Sanam Luang, a public
square in front of Bangkok's Grand Palace, has triggered a wave of outcry from Thai
netizens.
Xoi Com, a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand restaurant in Hanoi, offers northern
Vietnamese cuisines with a daily menu of 15 locally sourced dishes, ensuring a
fresh and authentic culinary journey.
Five people aboard a Japan coast guard aircraft died Tuesday when it hit a Japan
Airlines passenger plane on the ground in a fiery collision at Tokyo's Haneda
airport.
A motorbike ride-hailing driver and his passenger were hit by a truck on a Hanoi
street soon after they had an argument with its driver.
Five people including his personal assistant and two doctors have been charged in
connection with Matthew Perry's death in what prosecutors called a broad
underground criminal network dedicated to getting the Friends star the powerful
surgical anesthetic that killed him. ...
Rafael Nadal kept alive his dream of a third Olympic gold on Tuesday, powering into
the mens doubles quarter-finals alongside teammate Carlos Alcaraz as Andy Murray
once again came back from the dead.
Travelers stood in long queues at Singapore's Changi Airport on Friday as more than
10 airlines were affected by a major cyber outage that wrought havoc on global
computer systems.
Online travel agency Booking.com was slapped with a second fine by Hungary's
competition watchdog Monday for failing to cease its "unfair" business practices,
including putting psychological pressure on customers.
A total of nine Vietnamese higher education institutions feature in the Best Global
Universities Rankings 2024-2025, recently released by News & World Report of the
United States.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.37% to 1,279.50 points Tuesday, struggling to
climb back to a two-year high level of 1,300 points.
Denice Lam, 30, winner of the Miss Hong Kong 2022 pageant, is reportedly in a
relationship with 61-year-old businessman Philip Ma.
Slovakia caused the first upset at Euro 2024 as Ivan Schranz fired the underdogs to
a 1-0 win against Belgium on Monday.
Indonesian authorities said Wednesday they have arrested six suspects in an
international poaching ring targeting the Javan rhinoceros, a critically endangered
species.
A car can keep you dry when it rains in Saigon, but it can hardly escape the
flooding.
A group of 160 financial companies on Friday urged governments to agree a treaty to
end plastic pollution that would help spur private sector action, ahead of the next
round of global talks in Canada.
Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Paris Saint-Germain battled back to beat 10-man
Barcelona 4-1 and book a place in the Champions League semi-finals with a 6-4
aggregate triumph on Tuesday.
Sixteen Asian Black Bear cubs rescued from the home of a wildlife poacher in Laos
last month are thriving at a sanctuary for the endangered species, being cared for
by local and international conservationists.
Cuong Tran, a 40-year-old traveler on an Alaska Airlines flight that experienced a
flight door panel dislodged mid-air, recounted how his possessions vanished amidst
the chaos.
A girl in HCMC lost her left hand after picking up a firework shell in the yard and
it exploded in her hand.
Shayara Bano heaved a sigh of relief on Wednesday at the enactment of a law banning
polygamy in her small Indian state, the culmination of a years-long effort
including her own case before the nation's Supreme Court.
A HCMC court has overturned a man's demand for custody of his son, saying his
concerns about the boy's Vietnamese illiteracy from living with a foreign step-
father and studying at an international school is "unfounded."
A video of a Chinese tour guide who yelled at a group of tourists who refused to
buy his expensive tour packages has gone viral on social media, prompting officials
to launch an investigation.
The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution to officially designate
the Lunar New Year as a floating holiday, which means a paid day off from work.
A man refused to pull over at a police checkpoint and instead roamed into an
officer, causing him a broken leg in the central Nghe An Province.
Chanettee Wannasaen closed with back-to-back birdies to capture her second career
LPGA title on Sunday, edging South Korean Ryu Hae-ran by a stroke to win the Dana
Open.
U.S. President Joe Biden pledged to stay in the White House race Friday, defying a
growing Democratic party revolt that raised speculation he could bow out as soon as
this weekend.
Autopsies have been performed on the six people, including four Vietnamese
nationals, found dead in a Bangkok hotel, and their bodies can be handed over to
their relatives, authorities said.
The last moments of 6 Vietnamese and Vietnamese-Americans, found dead in a fifth-
floor room at the Grand Hyatt Erawan in Bangkoks Ratchaprasong neighborhood, were
captured by security cameras.
Gardens by the Bay, a famous tourist destination in Singapore, has been crowned the
world's most popular flower garden on Instagram with over 1.2 million hashtags on
the platform.
England are hoping to finally end their long wait to win a men's major
international tournament when they take on Spain in the final of Euro 2024 on
Sunday.
Vietnam urged China and the Philippines to show restraint following reports of a
collision between their official vessels at Second Thomas Shoal, on Friday.
Provincial inspectors have recommended that a district chairwoman in the southern
province of Dong Nai be disciplined for dishonestly declaring her assets.
Fiji's prime minister wound back the clock on Wednesday by winning a bronze medal
at an international athletics championships, aged 75.
The Indonesian government has approved a funding of $455 million to provide
subsidies for the purchase of electric motorcycles.
Actress Charmaine Sheh has expressed her contentment with being single at 49 in a
recent interview.
Kim Lim, the daughter of billionaire Peter Lim and a notable socialite in
Singapore, shared in an interview that she and her first ex-husband Kho Bin Kai
still share a close and supportive bond.
A tour guide locked 37 Chinese tourists into a mattress store and forced them to
buy products there if they want to leave in an incident that triggered public
outcry from public netizens.
A college student in Taiwan has been charged for defrauding insurance companies by
claiming his legs needed to be amputated due to frostbite injuries from a night
motorcycle ride.
Thuong fixes her blue uniform and takes a deep breath before the livestream. A
smile on her face, she is now ready to recruit workers for her company.
A man in central Quang Binh Province was fined VND7.5 million ($304) for publishing
a half-hour livestream to reveal locations of traffic police DUI checkpoints.
SEA Games gold medalist Nguyen Trung Cuong said he ran faster after being chased by
a dog while participating in a cross-country race in Hai Duong.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr drew flak on social media for his use of
a presidential helicopter to attend a concert by British rock band Coldplay in a
province north of the capital, Manila.
Choi Jong-hoon, previously a member of the South Korean band FT Island, has
initiated a comeback by launching his own channel, HUNIYA, on Japans Fanicon
platform after a five-year hiatus.
Rafael Nadal avoided meeting a seed first up at his comeback tournament after
drawing a qualifier in the Brisbane International, with Russia's Aslan Karatsev a
potential second-round opponent.
A VND836-billion (US$33-million) exhibition center meant to be an icon for the Thu
Thiem New Urban Area in Ho Chi Minh City's Thu Duc City has a new contractor after
years of delay.
The ride-sharing giant Uber and Chinese automaker BYD plan a partnership to
introduce 100,000 BYD model EVs on the Uber platform in Europe and Latin America,
eventually expanding to other markets, the companies announced.
Truong Anh Tuan, chairman of property developer Hoang Quan, has been prohibited
from leaving the country because a subsidiary of the company owes VND6.1 billion
(US$240,800) in tax debts.
Autopsy reports of the cyanide poisoning case at a Thai hotel revealed that the
perpetrator mixed the toxin with the tea leaves, before the victims drank the brews
and died.
The Hanoi real estate market in the first half of this year saw increases in villa
and townhouse prices, although the market was still slow, according to a Savills
report.
Vietnam's Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, famous for pristine beaches, are among three most
preferred tourist destinations of South Korean tourists, according to a survey
conducted by Rankify Korea website.
Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a Saturday campaign rally, streaking the
Republican presidential candidate's blood across his face and prompting his
security agents to swarm him.
A first floor stall at the Big C Thang Long Mall in Hanoi's Cau Giay District
caught fire on Wednesday, sending dozens of people running for their lives.
Pakistan's tax authority said Thursday it has blocked 210,000 SIM cards of users
who have not filed tax returns in a bid to widen the revenue bracket.
French film director Benoit Jacquot has been charged with raping actors Isild Le
Besco and Julia Roy in a significant #MeToo case that has rocked French cinema.
The Vietnamese childrens song Mot Con Vit (A Duck) has made history by being the
first Vietnamese music video to garner 1 billion views on YouTube.
An air traffic controller at the HCMC's Tan Son Nhat airport has been suspended
after a near collision between two aircraft over southern Vietnam.
A senior from Hanoi at Dartmouth University has won full PhD scholarships at two
Ivy League schools, alongside many other top U.S. institutions.
Billionaire Mukesh Ambanis son Anants watch collection includes a $9 million Patek
Philippe limited to seven worldwide, and a $1.7 million Richard Mille with only six
pieces available.
A Chinese Taylor Swift fan got a delightful surprise when her boyfriend knelt at
her feet as she danced at the pop icons recent concert in Singapore.
Connie Man, known both as a Miss Hong Kong contestant and an actress in adult
films, has married her boyfriend Jason following a three-year relationship.
Pure gold ring price has been surging to new peaks and have exceeded global rates
by a large margin due to a shortage of gold supply.
A passengers power bank detonated on a Royal Air Philippines flight traveling from
Boracay to Shanghai, necessitating an unscheduled landing at Hong Kong
International Airport.
A Thai man was given a 50-year prison sentence Thursday for criticizing the
monarchy -- the longest jail term ever handed down under the kingdom's strict royal
insult laws, a legal rights group said.
A man who unsuccessfully tried to rob a bank in Da Nang was sentenced to death
Thursday for killing a security guard who chased him from the crime scene.
Brazilian swimmer Ana Carolina Vieira has been sent home from the Paris Olympics
and her teammate Gabriel Santos was given a warning after they left the athletes'
village without clearing it with the team.
Fans booed a Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of raping an underaged girl as
he played his first match at the Paris Olympics, where his controversial selection
has put the sport in the spotlight.
Vietnamese investigators working with Thai authorities on the shocking quintuple-
murder suicide that took several Vietnamese lives via laced tea in a Bangkok hotel
room are pressuring counterparts for more information.
Tasco, a distributor for 14 auto brands, plans to branch into car assembling, and
will launch its first products next year.
Airfares in Vietnam have risen in double-digits year-on-year, driven by a shortage
of aircraft.
North Korea has tested a "super-large warhead" designed for a strategic cruise
missile, state media said Saturday, the most recent test since UN sanctions
monitoring against the nuclear-armed nation was upended last month by Russia.
Despite her masters degree, my wife initially pursued an online business venture
that yielded minimal profits before transitioning to a remote role with a company,
where she earns VND15 million (US$600) monthly.
Police in Italy got the last laugh after identifying a man who had dumped two
couches in a field -- thoughtfully returning them to him on his lawn, by dump
truck.
A one-way ticket between Hanoi and Con Dao Archipelago now costs VND3.5-8 million,
15% higher than a year ago, but economy class tickets are sold out for March.
A major film that imagines a second civil war in the near-future United States has
highlighted fears about the divided state of the nation ahead of November's
presidential election.
American football star Travis Kelce embarked on a 19-hour flight to Singapore,
accompanied by friends, in a show of support for Taylor Swift during her "Eras
Tour."
A day before the True Confidence crossed the Red Sea, Dang Duy Kien, chief officer
of the cargo ship, texted his wife back home in Hai Phong that he was going through
a warzone.
At least 10 people were killed and 10 others were missing after flash floods and a
landslide on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, a local official said Saturday.
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swifts tour must-haves include a Swarovski
crystal-decorated dressing room and a Starbucks iced Americano delivered to her
hotel room at 11 a.m.
Vietnamese supermodel Thanh Hang and her conductor husband Tran Nhat Minh enjoyed a
romantic night last weekend at a 51st-floor restaurant featuring city views and
Japanese fare.
A Thai man was given a 50-year prison sentence Thursday for criticizing the
monarchy -- the longest jail term ever handed down under the kingdom's strict royal
insult laws, a legal rights group said.
A passenger on an Air Canada flight reportedly opened a cabin door shortly after
boarding a flight bound for Dubai at Toronto Pearson International Airport, leading
to their fall onto the tarmac below.
Here is a list of 10 shopping destinations in Ho Chi Minh City its Department of
Tourism thinks is worth a visit based on a poll of tourists.
A police officer in central Vietnam has died four days after being stabbed with
scissors by a drug suspect during a raid.
Hamburg police said on Saturday they were dealing with a hostage situation after a
man drove through a barrier onto the grounds of the city's airport with a child.
Floods and mudslides destroyed village homes and part of a highway in China's
southwestern province of Sichuan on Saturday, killing at least two people and
leaving 17 missing in two incidents, state media reported on Saturday.
Thanh Ly snatched the VND500,000 ($20) that her husband Tuan Hung had received from
a customer because she was afraid he would use it on football betting.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a mutual defence agreement on Wednesday
with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, who offered his "full support" on Ukraine.
The government proposed allowing drug sales on e-commerce platforms, but not social
media, according to a draft amendment to the Law on Pharmacy.
Thuy Linh, 29, bought an apartment in Hanoi valued at VND2.7 billion (US$106,000)
with a VND200 million down payment.
Singapore Airlines will give each employee a bonus of nearly eight months of salary
after posting record profits.
Boeing called off its first astronaut launch because of a valve problem on the
rocket Monday night.
A representative of Vietnam appealed to all the parties concerned to exercise
maximum self-restraint and to end hostilities, while addressing a United Nations
Security Council (UNSC) open debate on the Middle East and Palestine situation on
March 25.
A group of 37 Chinese tourists held captive for several hours at a store in Yunnan
Province for refusing to buy products there said they had each paid 3,979 yuan
(US$550) for the tour.
Over 100 parents at the American International School Vietnam (AISVN) have proposed
for their children to study online at an extra VND10-15 million ($400-600) a month
amid a teachers' strike.
Russia arrested a South Korean man on suspicion of espionage earlier this year and
is keeping him in a Moscow prison, the state-run TASS news agency said Monday.
A man accused of torturing eight women working at his karaoke parlor has been
arrested in Ho Chi Minh City after more than a year on the run.
A lawmaker has claimed that the Hong Kong Weightlifting and Powerlifting
Association withheld funding from its members, creating a "living hell" and called
for the government to intervene.
Lionel Messi has been called a "savage" on social media after he chipped the ball
over an injured opponent to get a shot on goal.
Experience a lively weekend in Saigon with a lineup of events, from craft beer
festival and aroma workshops to art performances and Brazilian carnaval nights.
A short video capturing two tourists having sex on a Pattaya beach ignoring the
presence of nearby onlookers, has sparked outrage in Thailand.
Jose Mourinho returned a special ring and left a bitter farewell note to Roma
players after feeling betrayed by them following his sacking.
Police in Canada have arrested a passenger onboard an Air Canada plane for
allegedly attacking a companion during the flight.
A group of seventh graders at a school in northern Vietnam locked their classroom
to corner a music teacher, who they threw objects at while screaming.
A car rammed into one of the oldest homes in Hanoi on Monday, busting a hole
through a wall and destroying part of the door.
Mai Phuong opted for a C-section to avoid giving birth during the Hungry Ghost
Month, which refers to the seventh month of the lunar calendar, despite not being
in labor when the sixth lunar month ended.
We listened in silence as my wifes mother voiced her frustrations, leading my wife
to retreat to her room in tears and later suggest that I consider a job change to
better accommodate our childrens needs.
Located on a beautiful plateau of Yunnan province which has recently emerged on
tourism map following the success of Chinese drama series "Meet Yourself" starring
Liu Yifei, the Old Town of Lijiang is worth visiting.
The billionaire founder of South Korean tech giant Kakao Corp Kim Beom-su was
arrested on Tuesday on accusations of manipulating stocks during the acquisition of
a K-Pop agency last year.
Hundreds of soldiers and police officers on Saturday were dispatched to search for
buried victims on a National Highway 34 section in Ha Giang, where at least 11 were
killed.
K Hospital in Hanoi and AstraZeneca signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on
June 27 to boost research, development, and the improvement of cancer treatment
quality in Vietnam.
South Korean Minister of Trade Ahn Dukgeun expects the trade partnership between
his country and Vietnam to expand with major infrastructure projects and a
sustainable supply chain.
A seafood restaurant in Nha Trang has been fined VND21 million ($825) for posting
incorrect signage, offering unclear prices and failing to produce sufficient food
safety certificates.
My mother-in-law once brought a chicken to my home, specifying it was only for my
child, excluding my brother-in-laws child.
Australia's government has announced new legislation making it a criminal offense
to share deepfake pornographic images of people without their consent.
A beauty clinic in HCMC shut its doors for three hours when authorities came to
investigate its unauthorized activities.
The Court of Appeal of Paris will open a hearing in early May regarding a lawsuit
filed by Vietnamese-French Tran To Nga against U.S. chemical corporations that
supplied Agent Orange for the U.S. army during the Vietnam War. ...
Gasoline price fell slightly Thursday while that of diesel plunged to a four-week
low.
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita have lavished their son Anants fiance
with a Bentley Continental GTC Speed and a choker embellished with pearls and
diamonds among other luxurious items.
Singer Dam Vinh Hung was hospitalized following a fall on stage during a
performance in Orange County, California, resulting in several stitches to his
right foot.
Lee Young-jin, former assistant coach of Vietnam national football team, was
selected to join a committee to find a new coach for South Korea.
A five-year-old girl lost her life after being left unattended in a parked car for
approximately four hours by her mother.
A former Vietnam football official has condoned the referee decision to cancel a
goal and gave out a red card and two penalties against Vietnam in their loss to
Iraq at the Asian Cup on Wednesday.
A car rammed into one of the oldest homes in Hanoi on Monday, busting a hole
through a wall and destroying part of the door.
A Chinese tourist was sentenced to four weeks in jail at a Singapore court after
she tried to bribe airport officials to board a flight to Amsterdam without a valid
visa.
The Thai government has issued warnings about the dangers of cyanide and the
punishments levied on those who sell the chemical, following the deadly poisoning
of six Vietnamese in a Bangkok hotel.
England manager Gareth Southgate said the Three Lions are sensing their shot at
history in Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi-final against a Netherlands side hitting
their stride in Dortmund.
A 25-year-old man and 34 accomplices are being tried in southern Vietnam for
swindling VND98 billion (US$3.9 million) out of 376 victims through binary options
trading.
Shopee is testing a new policy that allows customers to cancel orders later in the
shipping process as part of efforts to win business, placing pressure on sellers.
Prices of the premium Luc Ngan lychee have jumped five-fold from a year ago due to
low supply but many people are willing to pay them.
Techcombank launched AI-powered banking at the Techcombank Keynote event in Hanoi
on Friday, aiming to become a leading bank in Vietnam with innovative digital
solutions.
Laurinda Ho, the daughter of the late casino mogul Stanley Ho, has secured a lead
role in an upcoming film, with production already underway.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold bar price was stable at VND76.98 million (US$3,028.92)
per tael Friday morning despite a drop in global price.
Chinese actress Angelababy has come under fire for wearing what some deem an
inappropriate outfit at a fundraising event at her sons school.
In the final chapters of her life, An bore witness to a heartbreaking spectacle:
her own children and grandchildren locked in a bitter feud over the land adjacent
to her hospital bed
My motorbike crashed when it hit a dog running freely down a Ho Chi Minh City
street one early morning, and I had to get several stitches in my face.
A former CEO of the Saigon Commercial Bank, Vo Tan Hoang Van, has admitted in court
that he delivered bribes of US$5.2 million to a central bank official.
Nine siblings in the northern Bac Giang Province are fighting in court over a
6,300-sq.m land inheritance that was left without a will by their deceased parents.
Three men were arrested Saturday after the gang rape of a Spanish tourist on a
motorbike trip through India's remote east with her husband, local media reports
said.
A forest fire has broken out at a national park in Lao Cai Province's Sa Pa town,
and the difficult terrain is hindering firefighters' efforts.
The Hanoi police have arrested a 20-year-old man for the murder of a young woman
whose body was found in an apartment Monday.
Thai police last week detained a Thai woman for stealing a 300,000-baht (US$8,600)
gold necklace from a Chinese man as the Southeast Asian country is seeking to
restore tourist confidence.
Sour fish soup, voted among the world's best rated fish soups by international food
magazine TasteAtlas, features a sweet and sour blend, making it a great choice for
a summer meal.
A 26-year-old woman in HCMC has been fined VND11 million (US$450) for driving a car
at 140 kph on a street in Thu Duc City.
A Facebook post by a Singaporean woman, in which she claimed to find a raw beef
patty in her McDonalds burger, has recently caught much attention.
Singapore has long been famous for its low crime rates and clean reputation. Here
is a list of the 10 most loved tourist attractions in the island nation as voted by
readers of Tripadvisor.
The average primary market price of townhouses, shophouses and villas in HCMC
jumped 41% year-on-year to a decade-high VND480 million (US$19,150) per square
meter in the second quarter.
Lavish wedding celebrations for the son of Asia's richest man resumed Saturday with
a star-studded guest list including Hollywood celebrities, global business leaders
and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Salaries in Vietnam's police force have increased to up to VND24.33 million
(US$955.80) per month following a base salary raise for government employees from
July 1.
Citizens deposits reached a historic peak of VND6.676 quadrillion (US$262.2
billion) as of the end of March, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.
Flights from Hanoi and HCMC to a number of domestic destinations are virtually
empty due to high airfares despite this being the high season.
When Hurricane Sally slammed coastal Florida in 2020, U.S. pilot Dean Legidakes was
aboard a scientific aircraft flying directly into the storm's core.
The U.S. dollar hits a new historic peak against the Vietnamese dong Thursday
afternoon.
Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra visited a Bangkok temple
Thursday in his first public appearance since being freed early from a jail
sentence for graft and abuse of power.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh was welcomed with a 19-gun salute at a ceremony
hosted by Australian PM Anthony Albanese and his fiance in Canberra on Thursday.
A journalist was sentenced to 1.5 years' imprisonment in HCMC Friday and an
accomplice and lawyer got two years for publishing defamatory information about a
business couple online.
A man in HCMC was arrested after a bank transferred him VND1.5 billion ($60,860) in
error instead of VND1.5 million, and he decided to keep the money.
As chances rise of a Joe Biden-Donald Trump rematch in the U.S. presidential
election race, Americas allies are bracing for a bumpy ride.
On Wednesday evening 2,024 drones performed a light show for a rehearsal for the
upcoming Lunar New Year's Eve performance, forming nine Hanoi symbols.
The Palace denied a Spanish journalists claim the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton
was in a coma after abdominal surgery in mid-January.
In a tiny village in northern Vietnam, Dang Thi Hoa ties up a bundle of freshly
dried incense sticks ahead of the Lunar New Year and watches a line of tourists
waiting to pose for pictures.
A man died in a house fire in HCMC's District 12 on Wednesday as three other people
managed to escape.
A 15-year-old boy in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong fatally hit his
father with a "tool" during a quarrel, and burned his body to cover his tracks.
Thailand will review a proposal to raise the average daily minimum wage by 2.37%
and seek a larger increase instead, its labor minister said on Tuesday, after a
wage committee resolved to offer a lower wage than targeted by the ...
Discover a dynamic weekend in Saigon: from classical melodies at a concert, a
Hanabi-themed lunch, and a gourmet collaboration, to jazz melodies, a caviar
dinner, and a vegetarian food festival.
Visitors to a durian festival in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak from
Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 will be invited to join durian tours and enjoy the king of
fruits for free, local officials announced.
U.S. President Joe Biden's decision Sunday to withdraw from the presidential race
at such a late date -- just over 100 days until the November 5 election -- is
unprecedented in modern U.S. electoral history.
General Secretary of the Lao Peoples Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of
Laos Thongloun Sisoulith hosted a red-carpet welcome ceremony in Vientiane for
Vietnamese President To Lam on Thursday.
The development of a low-pressure area in the west will lead to widespread heat
waves in the north and central regions next with highs of 39 degrees Celsius.
Real estate brokerages in HCMC reported a 6.1% increase in revenues year-on-year in
the first half of the year to VND123.9 trillion (US$4.9 billion).
Three people have been arrested for forging documents to smuggle a man into
Australia for work under the guise of "Buddhist pilgrimage" for VND300 million
(US$11,800).
Allegations of an extramarital affair involving Chinese actress Wan Qians husband
surfaced after he was seen entering a hotel with another woman while the actress
was away.
As soon as she steps into a hotel room, Minh Ly immediately turns off the lights
and activates her scanning device, inspecting every corner for hidden cameras.
Twelve tourists have been banned for life from visiting Chengdu Research Base of
Giant Panda Breeding, a popular attraction in China, over their "uncivilized
behavior."
Vietnam's President To Lam helmed a reception ceremony to welcome Russian President
Vladimir Putin's state visit at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on Thursday.
Vietnam can learn from Japan's approach to tackling obesity by promoting healthy
eating habits, and encouraging physical activity from a young age, readers said.
A heavy downpour that lasted for an hour around noon on Friday rendered several
HCMC streets underwater, ruining vehicles and paralyzing traffic.
Being denied by my younger daughter for a loan for a house purchase deeply saddened
me, as I have dedicated my life to her and her sister, yet she withheld support
when I needed it most.
A legal expert indicated Zheng Shuang could face three years in jail if it is
proven that she hid assets to evade paying 90.5 million yuan (US$12.5 million) in
compensation to a production company.
Family members of luxury retail tycoon Johnathan Hanh Nguyen held a birthday party
at a restaurant and villa complex in Thao Dien area that is frequented by the rich
and famous.
A TikTok user recounted an awful VIP experience at Taylor Swifts The Eras Tour
concert in Singapore, marred by overcrowding, after spending S$1,800 (US$1,342) on
a ticket.
Parents should not leave the disciplining of their kids entirely to teachers, a
U.S. educator has said in a TikTok video.
A woman in Las Vegas has been charged for stealing a suitcase that contained items
with total value of US$64,000 from a foreign tourist while he was asleep.
A barbershop owner who went viral on social media for charging a foreign tourist
RM120 (US$25) for a haircut in Kuala Lumpur has been fined RM5,000.
A man in HCMC was injured after trying to run away from a falling outdoor lighting
at a major circle on Saturday.
Daffy Tong, the former partner of the late actor Leslie Cheung, refuted claims that
he is dating a new boyfriend and apologized for the unrest his personal life has
caused among fans.
The cargo train ASEAN Express, connecting Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, and China,
returned to Malaysia on Thursday after a 14-day trip to Chongqing, China, marking
its first completed inbound trip.
Contrary to many people I know who struggle with their husbands mothers, I have a
good relationship with my mother-in-law, yet still prefer not to live with her.
The high-speed vessel between HCMC and Con Dao with a capacity of 1,017 passengers
will suspend operation from July 29 due to "inefficiency" just two months after
launching.
A Delta Airlines plane flying from Detroit in the U.S. to the Dutch capital
Amsterdam made an emergency landing after passengers were served spoiled food and
fell ill.
Merih Demiral was Turkey's unlikely hero with both goals in a 2-1 win over Austria
on Tuesday that booked their place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Rain leaked into the stands in the Euro 2024 match between Turkey and Georgia on
Tuesday where fans of the two teams had a fight.
A staff shortage at air traffic control towers in Australia are causing concerns of
collision among pilots who have to fly without assistance at night.
Philippines national football team had their first training session in Hanoi on
Tuesday night, with a number of new players from Europe.
Actress Carina Lau has captivated her fans and netizens alike by sharing a makeup-
free selfie on social media.
A proposed student visa price hike in Australia aims to curb a perceived strain
foreign matriculators are putting on markets, but critics say limiting
international students will cause worse problems.
China's exports sharply accelerated in the first two months of 2024, official
figures showed Thursday, providing policymakers a bright spot as they battle to
revive the world's second-largest economy.
A Korean-Canadian director's debut feature film -- a quiet romance exploring time,
longing and lost chances -- has arrived in South Korea for theatre release after
garnering two Oscar nominations.
Apple has canceled work on its electric car, a source familiar with the matter told
Reuters on Tuesday, a decade after the iPhone maker kicked off the project.
Retired Swiss tennis superstar Roger Federer sent fans into a frenzy after he
posted photos of his experience traveling the streets of Bangkok on a tuk-tuk.
Thick smoke from burning straw obstructed the vision of a truck driver on an
expressway in Kien Giang Province Monday, and the result was a rear-ender.
Coffee and pepper prices rose for a fifth consecutive day on Wednesday, with the
former hitting a new all-time high of VND82,500 (US$3.36) per kilogram.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has received a car from Russia's President Vladimir
Putin as a gift "for his personal use", official media reported on Tuesday, in what
could be a violation of U.N. ban that Moscow had agreed to ...
A fuel tanker running on the HCMC-Trung Luong expressway caught fire on Thursday,
burning its driver and rendering a 10-km road section congested.
The principal of a middle school in the northern Tuyen Quang Province, where
students locked a teacher in a classroom and threw objects at her, has been
suspended.
The French Football Federation (FFF) has filed a legal complaint to FIFA over
racist and discriminatory remarks by Argentina players in their chant about French
players after their Copa America title win.
Still celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, Real Madrid fans will have even more
to cheer Tuesday as French superstar Kylian Mbappe is officially presented to a
packed-out Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
Malaysian authorities have arrested six members of an international crime ring
known as the "Ninja Turtle Gang" and seized about 200 smuggled tortoises and
turtles, a wildlife official said Tuesday.
Tipping is a common cultural practice among many international tourists, but they
deem it inappropriate for service providers to try to force it on visitors via
"suggestions."
Thuy felt disheartened as she reviewed her medical results, which showed severe
digestive diseases stemming from her habit of merging breakfast and lunch into a
single meal.
Four Vietnamese hackers have been accused of involvement in a series of computer
intrusions and identity thefts, causing American companies over US$71 million in
damages.
Looking at families who send their children to study abroad, I wonder if they think
it is a sound investment.
A Vietnamese schoolboy in Singapore has been admitted to the top universities in
the U.K., Canada, and Singapore, as well as several in the U.S., thanks to a
portfolio full of Mathematics and Computer Science awards.
A court in the central Binh Thuan Province sentenced the director of a real estate
company to life imprisonment for selling non-existent projects to 200 customers and
embezzling VND155 billion (US$6.2 million).
Taiwan was struck Wednesday by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a
century. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and
highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded.
Chu Thanh Huyen, wife of midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai, celebrated as the Messi of
Vietnam by French media, was clad in a 1920s-style gown accompanied by a veil for
their wedding on Thursday.
Foreign arrivals number has been on track for full recovery since Vietnam opened
its border two years ago on the back of a favorable visa policy, a top tourism
official said.
The Construction Ministry has retracted a controversial proposal that would have
limited individuals to selling or leasing no more than five housing units annually
unless they established a company.
A 38-year-old man, I have just completed my public service internship and am
receiving a monthly salary of nearly VND5 million (US$204).
A 40-year-old Russian man named Nikiforov Roman has been identified as the suspect
in the murder of a compatriot in Binh Thuan.
A nighttime tourism program to discover the Ngoc Son Temple on Sword Lake in
downtown Hanoi, debuted at a ceremony on Jan. 31.
A taxi driver in Bali was arrested after video footage showed him threatening two
foreign women with a sharp knife.
A South Korean man internationally wanted for a drug conviction in his home country
was detained in HCMC Friday.
A toy horn was stuck inside a teenagers lung for seven years, causing him to
breathe out notes.
The police managed to rescue a 19-year-old girl in central Nghe An Province on
Thursday, who attempted to jump off a building while holding a knife.
The Cay Kho Bridge, which helps residents of HCMC's Nha Be District avoid a 10 km
detour or ferry ride through Binh Chanh District, is almost complete and is
expected to open on National Day, Sept. 2.
My husband and I are saving to purchase a plot of land next year, but he regularly
withdraws money from our savings to assist his parents whenever they need financial
help.
Foxconn Singapore has been awarded a license to invest $551 million in two projects
to produce smart entertainment products and smart-system equipment in Vietnam's
northern Quang Ninh Province.
A full-day tour to the northern province of Ninh Binh from Hanoi has been named
among top 10 experiences in the world for 2024 by Tripavisor readers.
Tipping is a common cultural practice among many international tourists, but they
deem it inappropriate for service providers to try to force it on visitors via
"suggestions."
Two fans could face legal action for reportedly trying to kiss BTS member Jin
without his consent during a hug event following his military discharge.
Whenever my wife sees a colleague or acquaintance sharing vacation photos on social
media, she becomes envious and makes sarcastic comments towards me.
Kin Moy, a diplomat of Hong Kong descent, has been nominated by U.S. President Joe
Biden to become the new ambassador to Vietnam.
Pepper prices have doubled from a year ago to VND120,000 (US$4.71) per kilogram
this week, the highest in eight years.
I was dining at a restaurant in Thu Duc, HCMC last evening when an unsettling scene
unfolded before me.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold bullion price rose 2.40% to VND89.5 million ($3,517.73)
per tael Thursday afternoon, a new record.
It's only a few hours from Vietnam's biggest city, home to over 1,600 species and
recognized by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve zone with numerous endangered animals
such as the yellow-cheeked black gibbon.
Indonesia's transport ministry said Saturday it would open a probe into local
airline Batik Air after two of its pilots were found to have fallen asleep during a
recent flight.
A Vietnamese and two Filipinos have been killed amid missile attacks by Yemen's
Houthi forces on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden, according to the U.S.
military.
A container truck rammed into a barrier on the Saigon Bridge on Monday, resulting
in congestion for over 2 km.
Miss Japan Carolina Shiino is reportedly in a close relationship with a married
cosmetic doctor, according to an investigation by Japanese weekly Shukan Bunshun.
Siggis Dairy, a famous brand of Icelandic yogurt, is offering US$10,000 to
contestants who can stay off their smartphones for a month.
Four people of a family died in a fire that broke out in their house in Hanoi's
Hoan Kiem District Monday.
The disgraced former president of Turkish club Ankaragucu was handed a lifetime ban
by Turkey's football federation on Thursday after punching a referee following a
game earlier this week.
Coach Gong Oh-kyun of Cong An Hanoi (CAHN) was embroiled in a heated altercation
with a Nam Dinh player at a V. League game on Saturday night.
A Turkish Olympic shooting silver medalist said on Aug. 1 he was unfazed by his
new-found fame, after his casual style with no headwear and one hand in his pocket
made him an overnight Internet sensation.
Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Asia's richest individual, Mukesh Ambani, gifted
each of his 25 best men with a custom-designed Audemars Piguet watch made of 18K
rose gold and sapphire.
Socialite sisters Kim and Khloe Kardashian were among the global celebrities
spotted in India on Friday to attend a lavish three-day wedding ceremony staged by
Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani.
Former EXO member Kris Wu's mother has quietly listed his special edition car for
sale at a garage for approximately HK$6.44 million (US$820,000), according to ON.
Several people on social media expressed their concerns over hidden cameras,
following news of Vietnamese fashionista Chau Bui being recorded without her
consent in a dressing room.
Three children between nine months and six years old were killed when fire erupted
at a house in Da Lat in the Central Highlands Monday morning.
Hanoi police have busted a prostituting ring which deploys over 300 women and
provides services across different localities.
The U.S. Commerce Department will hear testimony on whether to designate Vietnam as
a "market economy" on Wednesday.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday rejected accusations of a cover-up
during their investigation into Chinese swimmers testing positive for a
prescription heart drug and said they would take "whatever action necessary" in
response to the allegations.
Actor-comedian Ronny Chieng, celebrated for his performances in Hollywood hits
including Crazy Rich Asians, described Singapore as a country of small island
Karens with main character syndrome through a story on his Instagram.
A group of Chinese tourists were filmed pushing and fighting each other on the
observation deck of a snow mountain in China to fight for the best selfie spot,
prompting local police to act.
Thanhs goose eatery, praised by an American newspaper as a street food spot
overlooked by the Michelin Guide, offers patrons a unique experience enjoying goose
dishes while watching passing trains.
Every year on International Womens Day, Thu Hangs office provides its female staff
with a photo shoot, a VND500,000 (US$20) bonus, and a banquetbut she feels no joy.
For people born in the 70s like me, it was not uncommon for a family of 4-5 to live
in a collective apartment of just 18 m2 through decades.
Selling an apartment that is generating a steady income to invest in land is a
risky gamble for inexperienced investors at the moment, according to the expert.
Vietnamese automaker VInFast launched a prototype of its first electric pickup
truck at a tech event in the U.S Wednesday morning.
With a prolific musical output, a remarkably bankable tour and a name that's
headline catnip, it's no surprise that Time Magazine has declared 2023 the Year of
Taylor Swift.
A woman in northern Hai Phong City backed up her car into a jewelry store and hit a
security guard, who later died at hospital.
An ambulance on its way to a hospital in central Vietnam Wednesday hit a median
strip and flipped over, killing a patient it was transporting.
Da Nang tourism authorities are investigating a complaint by a Thai visitor that a
tourist taxi driver charged her 2.5 times the negotiated fare.
The Ministry of Public Security wants the fine for car drivers with a blood alcohol
level not exceeding 50 mg/100 ml or 0.25 mg/l of breath to be reduced to
VND800,000-1 million (US$31.78-40). ...
France's grudge match with Argentina ended in ugly scenes after Jean-Philippe
Mateta scored the only goal to put the hosts into the Olympic semi-finals on Friday
with a 1-0 win, joining Spain, Morocco and Egypt.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who failed a gender eligibility test last year,
pummeled her Italian opponent in 46 seconds at the Paris Olympics on Thursday as
the controversy threatened to overshadow the sixth day of the Games.
Air passengers worldwide faced delays, flight cancellations and headaches checking
in as airports and airlines were caught up in a massive IT outage that has affected
numerous industries ranging from banks to media companies.
A French chef has reinvented tartare at the Michelin-recognized French Grill in
Hanoi, blending French culinary techniques with the increasingly famous flavors of
the traditional Vietnamese beef noodle soup pho.
To celebrate his youngest son Anant Ambanis upcoming wedding, Mukesh Ambani, Asia's
richest billionaire, has gifted gold rings, necklaces, and checks to 52
underprivileged couples at a mass-wedding event.
By not eating past 8 p.m., adhering to a clean eating diet, and engaging in gym and
yoga activities, Pham Thu Hang has successfully maintained her slender and toned
figure.
If my mothers two brothers had not fought tooth and nail to snag inherited land
from their sisters, our entire family would have seen a major windfall.
Japanese scientists have used human cells to develop an equivalent to living skin
that can be attached to robotic surfaces to flash a realistic
Singapore Airlines has announced the launch of a new service to Daxing
International Airport in Beijing on Nov. 11 as tourism flourishes thanks to mutual
visa exemptions.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the 15th World Economic Forum (WEF)
Annual Meeting of the New Champions in China, a Foreign Ministry's statement said.
People across Vietnam queued up at HCMC Oncology Hospital in Thu Duc City from 4
a.m. in their droves, waiting their turn for a diagnosis.
A man in northern Quang Ninh province has seen his dues on a credit card he
ostensibly did not even own jump 1,000-fold to VND8.84 billion (US$358,000) over 11
years.
A woman in the U.S. state of Ohio was charged over $1,000 for a Subway sandwich,
leaving her unable to afford groceries until she was refunded 7 weeks later.
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My husband drinks at least five days a week, sometimes joining two or three
different groups in a single day.
A man was rescued by firefighters on Sunday after he climbed into and got stuck in
a decorative light pole at a park in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang.
An Australian tourist was denied entry to the Philippines after he was filmed
causing a fracas and slapping a fellow passenger on a Scoot flight from Singapore
to Manila.
A video of a student gifting flowers to his Japanese teacher for Vietnamese
Teachers' Day has garnered over a million views and 1,000 shares on TikTok.
A beauty parlor in Da Nang has been investigated for allowing a janitor to perform
a facelift on a customer.
Hundreds of Disneyland Resort employees protested outside the world-famous
California theme parks Wednesday, calling for better wages and denouncing alleged
anti-union practices by the company ahead of a looming strike vote.
Juan Stenner, who used to compete for Mexico national athletics team in the 400m
hurdles and 4x400m relay, suffered a stroke and died at the finish line of the
Mexico City Half Marathon.
Vietnam earned a historic victory over Belgium, who stand 21 places above them in
world's ranking, to claim the bronze medal at the 2024 FIVB Women's Volleyball
Challenger Cup Sunday.
Late property billionaire Yu Pengnian started as a toilet cleaner in Hong Kong and
became one of the top philanthropists globally, donating his entire US$1.2 billion
fortune to charity.
The virtual running campaign "A Million Steps of Kindness" on vRace was evaluated
by the Vietnam Red Cross Society as successful, making many contributions to the
society's humanitarian activities.
A fire broke out on Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas, the world's
biggest cruise ship, on Tuesday while it docked at Costa Maya Port, Mexico.
Hanoi University of Science and Technology announced last weekend that it is going
to launch a specialized engineering program in Generative Artificial Intelligence
(GenAI).
Actress Song Hye Kyo, one of South Koreas most influential artists, recently
visited Venice, a popular tourist destination in Italy.
Authorities in Malaysia are investigating an e-hailing driver who defamed the
country's tourism reputation and insulted Islam religion through a recent viral
video.
Walmart has ended a partnership with Capital One that made the banking company the
exclusive issuer of Walmarts consumer credit cards.
Last year's northern hemisphere summer was the hottest in 2,000 years, according to
a new study published on Tuesday.
Thai Van Lung Street in downtown HCMC could be renovated to become a model street
for urban development.
The U.S. dollar rose against the Vietnamese dong Tuesday morning, reaching a new
historic high.
China Southern Airlines on Monday launched its first flight between Beijing and
Macau and said it plans to add 17 international routes, in a sign it expects a
pick-up in international travel this year.
A group of tourists were left hanging upside down on a suspension bridge inside the
Longtan Grand Canyon site in China's Henan Province, but no injuries were reported.
Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee was found not guilty of accounting fraud
and stock manipulation by a Seoul court on Monday in a case about a 2015 merger
that prosecutors said was designed to cement his control of the ...
A British base jumper, who promoted skydiving tours online, died after his
parachute failed to open when he jumped off a 29-storey building in Thailand's
Pattaya on Saturday.
A domestic flight of Japan's All Nippon Airways returned to its departure airport
on Saturday after a crack was found on the cockpit window of the Boeing 737-800
aircraft midair, a spokesperson for the airline said.
Da Nang City police busted a credit card theft ring when one of its members used a
stolen card to pay for five iPhone 15s at a local store Wednesday.
Learning that their daughter had a bile duct cyst, an Australian couple took her to
Vietnam for a single port laparoscopy, a technique available only in Vietnam and
China.
The International Boxing Association has pledged to award prize money to Italy's
Angela Carini, whose 46-second Olympics defeat to an Algerian boxer at the center
of a gender eligibility row has left the sport on the ropes.
Malaysia will require social media services to apply for a license if they have
more than 8 million users in the country from August 1, in an attempt to combat
increasing cyber offenses, said the government.
Juan Stenner, who used to compete for Mexico national athletics team in the 400m
hurdles and 4x400m relay, suffered a stroke and died at the finish line of the
Mexico City Half Marathon.
Thailand has five representatives while Cambodia and Vietnam have two each in a
list of the 100 most loved hotels in the world as voted by readers of American
magazine Travel+Leisure.
An airport in eastern Hungary is temporarily closed due to runway damage caused by
the scorching temperatures of a heat wave hitting the central European country, its
operator said on Friday.
In Hanoi, the apartment segment might have seen a decline in interest and
transactions in recent months, but it still has better liquidity than other
property segments, experts said.
Chicilon Media has established the Chicilon Scholarship Fund, which is worth VND3
billion (US$118,000) a year, for the top 10 universities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh
City.
After a three-month hiatus due to lack of aircraft, Pacific Airlines will resume
operations next week with one aircraft leased from parent company Vietnam Airlines.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in Hanoi Wednesday for a two-day state
visit, upon the invitation of Vietnamese Communist Party Secretary Nguyen Phu
Trong.
Nguyen Phan Chanhs artwork Nguoi Hat Dan Ca (Folk Singers) was sold at a Sothebys
auction in Paris for 1.02 million euros (US$1.09 million).
Three restaurants and a coffee shop in Singapore, whose owners or chefs are
Vietnamese, have been recommended by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB).
Photos of Hanoi couple Thai and Danh taken over half a century ago have been
garnering admiration for their elegant and sophisticated looks.
Nestled in Palm Springs, California, the residence of Vietnamese cai luong
(reformed theater) artist Bao Quoc is a five-bedroom mansion covering 340 square
meters with a value of VND44.6 billion (US$1.8 million).
Environmental workers have begun clearing out the trash infesting a segment of the
Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe canal in HCMC, after a month piling up due to cleaning contracts
not being renewed.
Authorities have started reviewing ticket sales at a number of theaters to prevent
underage viewership at showings of Mai, a rated 18+ film currently screening in
local theaters.
Lisa, a member of the K-pop sensation Blackpink, has unveiled her plans to embark
on a journey of learning French.
Military dogs raised at a border guard school in Hanoi participated in a drill that
involved various activities, including incapacitating criminals.
A U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashed in South Korea on Monday while on a training flight
and the pilot has ejected, Yonhap news agency reported citing a military source.
At a jail in northwestern Spain, a sole female inmate played football with 21 male
convicts, part of a push towards mixed prison living that remains rare in Europe.
A Ministry of Information and Communications unit issued a penalty against media
firm WPP Media Limited (GroupM) on Wednesday for a third cross-border advertising
violation this year.
Apple could be the winner after Alphabet's Google lost its fight with the U.S.
antitrust enforcers earlier this week, with a ruling that supports the iPhone
maker's defense in its own antitrust court battle with U.S. prosecutors, legal
experts said. ...
Lim Young-woong may not have as many fans as BTS, but the trot singer is rivaling
the global superstars, showing there's more to South Korean music than K-pop with
his billions of streams and a sold-out stadium tour. ...
Mandy, the new wife of businessman Wang Xiaofei, who was previously married to
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, has been spotted interacting closely with her step-
daughter during a trip to Japan.
It baffles me that my foreign boss does not indulge in houses and cars, opting to
rent or live in employer-provided housing, despite having a sky-high income.
Police in China's Hubei Province have confiscated a grenade from an elderly woman
who had been using it to hammer nails and grind chilies for over two decades.
The Indonesian government has scrapped its plan to block the social media platform
X under policies concerning pornographic content, opting instead for employing
firewalls and a removal mechanism.
The supercomputer of Opta thinks that England will win Euro 2024, while Octopus and
Gemini both choose France and AI assistant ChatGPT has a different prediction.
Among the 39 Singaporean billionaires in Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024,
only four are under 50, with a collective net worth of $10.3 billion.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold price surged 1.16% to VND87.5 million ($3,445.22) per
tael Tuesday morning, a new peak.
A sundial in the Mekong Deltas Bac Lieu Province that is over 110 years old, the
only one of its kind in Vietnam, will be renovated following a period of
degradation.
A massive fire that raced through a six-storey building overnight in Bangladesh's
capital Dhaka has killed at least 43 people and injured dozens, the country's
health minister said.
Several people were arrested by police of the Central Highlands' Lam Dong Province
after masquerading as a family visiting Da Lat, in order to transport a kilogram of
methamphetamine.
Lionel Messi scored a last-gasp stoppage time equalizer as Inter Miami escaped with
a 1-1 draw at the Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer on Sunday.
A man in Central Highlands' Lam Dong Province was detained for breaking the arm of
a traffic police officer after being requested to stop for an alcohol check.
British head-of-state King Charles III left a private London hospital on Monday
three days after undergoing a procedure for an enlarged prostate.
Two people died and three others were seriously injured when a bus carrying 22
passengers plunged off a cliff along the La Son Tuy Loan Expressway in Da Nang.
Three men in the Central Highlands' Gia Lai Province were accused of raping a 15-
year-old girl after a drinking party.
A bus carrying an Indian tourist group to Da Lat in the Central Highlands collided
with a truck on a pass, injuring six people and causing an hour-long traffic jam on
Sunday.
The education ministry said the incident where students locked a teacher in a
classroom and threw objects at her was an act of violence and a serious moral
violation.
A company hired to cut down a tree grown by a family in Da Nang had to compensate
the family VND12 million ($495) for cutting it down without warning.
Police in the central Ha Tinh Province have taken into custody 155 people suspected
of operating or joining a ring to trick people in need of jobs to send them to
Laos, where they were forced to work for online ...
Indonesian police have arrested two people for their alleged links to a marijuana
smuggling network, foiling plans to send the drug in packages of bed linen and cat
toys from Southeast Asia to the United Kingdom, authorities said on Monday.
Air passengers around the world faced delays, cancellations and problems checking
in as airports and airlines were caught up in a massive IT outage that also
affected industries ranging from banks to media companies.
France coach Didier Deschamps hit back at allegations his side had reached
Tuesday's Euro 2024 semi-final against Spain playing "boring" football despite
failing to score a goal from open play.
Taiwanese actress Michelle Chen and Chinese actor Chen Xiao have become the top
trending topic on Weibo amid rumors of a turbulent marriage leading to divorce.
Lisa, a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, has debuted her personal
TikTok account and hinted at an upcoming solo music project.
Thailand's Pajaree Anannarukarn birdied her last five holes in a nine-under par 63
on Thursday to break free atop a log-jammed leaderboard after the first round of
the LPGA Ford Championship in Gilbert, Arizona.
Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan
and Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski have signed a plan to
implement the Memorandum of Understanding between the two Governments to support
Vietnamese citizens to work ...
India's navy recaptured a ship from Somali pirates off the Indian coast Saturday,
the military said, rescuing the crew and ending a three-month takeover of the
Maltese-flagged bulk carrier MV Ruen.
For a week now 119-year-old Trinh Thi Khong, the worlds oldest woman, and her
family have been welcoming strangers after a video about her went viral on social
media.
A South Korean zoo on Sunday threw a farewell party for Fu Bao, the first giant
panda born in the country, ahead of the beloved animal's scheduled return to China.
Over a period of five years until 2022 disgraced entrepreneur Trinh Van Quyet used
the old pump-and-dump trick to make a killing on the shares of his companies.
A truck driver was arrested in the Mekong Delta's Long An Province after killing
one person by ramming into three motorbikes and another truck at a red light.
Scientists in South Korea have developed a new type of sustainable hybrid food -- a
"meaty" rice that they say could help solve food crises and climate change.
The release of hidden camera footage showing South Korea's first lady accepting a
Dior bag as a gift was a "political manoeuvre", President Yoon Suk Yeol said on
Wednesday, but vowed to draw clearer lines to ensure such incidents do ...
A Thai court will on Wednesday rule on whether an opposition party plan to amend a
law against insulting the monarchy is unconstitutional, in what could set a
precedent for future moves to change one of the world's strictest lese ...
A severe fire broke out at a jewelry company in HCMC's Go Vap District Monday,
causing nearly 40 employees to flee for safety.
A woman in the central Ha Tinh Province was mauled to death by a dog while feeding
it.
Three men have received jail terms for stealing seven Bitcoins worth VND7 billion
(US$287,500) from a man in HCMC using a recovery code left in a note.
A vice principal of a HCMC high school slapped a student after he vaped at school
then denied it.
Movie star Tom Cruise rappelled from the roof of France's national stadium and
received the Olympic flag, bringing a heavy dose of Hollywood to the closing
ceremony of the Paris Games as the French capital handed over to the next ...
BUV and a U.K. delegation held seminars in Hanoi to update trends, exchange
experiences, and enhance the International Foundation Program, accredited by the
University of London, exclusively taught by BUV in Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City is developing an elevated road project to alleviate congestion at
the northwest gateway, connecting to Tan Son Nhat airport with a VND12-trillion
(US$470-million) budget.
A human resources associate director in Singapore has been sentenced to 18 months
and six weeks in jail for embezzling nearly S$200,000 (US$147,500) from her
company.
A Chinese boy abandoned in the Mekong Delta's Kien Giang Province wandered around
for several years before receiving help from authorities to return home to China's
Zhejiang Province.
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) said Wednesday that the famed waterway continues
to face a water shortage, despite recent rains alleviating most restrictions
imposed following last year's drought.
The ISHCMC-American Academy introduces the GATE Program, a unique learning pathway
for students to explore their passions and develop unique talents, preparing them
for their future.
Chinese-American actress Liu Yifei has stirred debate with a swimsuit scene that
challenges the "thin is beautiful" ideal, garnering over 100 millions of views.
Cinema icon Louis Koo has been sued by business associate Alex Dong over
allegations of not repaying a HK$8.3 million (US$1.1 million) loan.
At first Trevor regretted renting an apartment in a century-old building on Hanois
Tong Dan Street, but he soon discovered its charm.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has gone on a vacation with wife Lorena Bernal to one of
the most expensive resorts in the world.
Malaysia will require all foreign-registered vehicles entering from Singapore by
land to have a vehicle entry permit tag starting Oct. 1.
Chinese-style pancake has become popular on the nation's social media after singer
Rihanna cooked the street snack during a Shanghai trip.
Upon learning that a student wanted to quit school to take care of her younger
brother and ill grandmother, a group of teachers in the northern mountainous Dien
Bien Province decided to foster the children.
Immigration authorities have been told to revoke visas of those found to be in
Thailand without a valid reason or linked with criminal activities as the country
begins a crackdown to restore its tourism reputation.
South Korean police on Wednesday called in a doctor for questioning -- the first to
be summoned in connection with a mass walkout by junior medics, which has plunged
hospitals into chaos.
Three Indian men have appeared in court after the gang rape of a Spanish tourist on
a motorbike trip with her husband, with police hunting four other suspects, reports
have said.
A business class passenger got drunk, became violent and headbutted a flight
attendant on an Emirates flight from Dubai to Pakistan's Islamabad before being
restrained and arrested by Pakistan police.
The park where I jog is like a meeting spot for a free-roaming dog association with
all kinds of big and small dogs, with no leashes or muzzles.
Scientists in South Korea have developed a new type of sustainable hybrid food -- a
"meaty" rice that they say could help solve food crises and climate change.
US President Joe Biden will Thursday give his first press conference since his
debate disaster against Donald Trump, in a pressure-cooker moment that could seal
the fate of his reelection bid.
My parents owned seven land plots but left me nothing, so I am determined to give
my children a better head start in life by providing them with some inheritance.
The economy grew by 6.93% in the second quarter, taking half-yearly growth to
6.42%, surpassing all forecasts and giving businesses confidence a strong recovery
is in the offing.
Vietnam has commended the U.S. for a recent official report's objective assessment
of Vietnam's battle against human trafficking, and the Southeast Asian nation has
requested continued cooperation on the issue.
Malaysian authorities have announced that a 25-year-old Chinese tourist drowned
late last week while diving near an island off the Kota Kinabalu state capital of
Sabah.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a state visit to Vietnam from June 19-
20, following an invitation from Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu
Trong.
Sothebys is set to auction a noteworthy piece by Vietnamese artist Nguyen Phan
Chanh titled Nguoi Hat Dan Ca (Folk Singers) this Friday in Paris.
A 75-year-old American man was adrift at sea for three weeks while sailing from the
Philippines to Nha Trang in central Vietnam.
Mangosteen, mini durian, snake fruit, and rambutan imported from Thailand are 30-
40% cheaper than a year ago since supply is high.
A mass of cold air, combined with high-altitude winds, will bring cool weather to
northern Vietnam this week.
The State Bank of Vietnam will resume sales of gold bullion after a 10-year gap.
A female Russian tourist who kicked an 8-month pregnant woman in Thailand after
being asked to leave her shoes outside was fined 500 baht (US$13) and received a
suspended 15-day jail sentence.
A high school student in Ho Chi Minh City has been admitted to 16 universities in
the U.S., including a full scholarship offer from the University of Connecticut
worth nearly US$258,000.
Radhika Merchant, the fiance of Asias richest tycoon Mukesh Ambanis heir Anant
Ambani, is a dancer and holds a position on the board of the notable Indian
healthcare company Encore Healthcare.
An Australian photographer said he was punched by Taylor Swift's father on a wharf
on Sydney Harbor early on Tuesday morning after her final Sydney concert, prompting
a police investigation.
The burgeoning marathon coaching industry in Vietnam is vividly encapsulated in the
journey of To Tan Tai, a 23-year-old with a passion for transforming lives through
running.
A former Hai Phong City police chief has been indicted for allegedly taking bribes
from a businessman who sold tax invoices after falsely promising to help him avoid
imprisonment.
Vu Dai Village's braised fish, a winter delicacy with vibrant color and robust
flavor, features fermented crab paste and lime juice for a distinctive taste.
A man died on Thursday in the central Quang Nam Province after a traffic police
patrol car accidentally collided with his motorbike.
Apple on Tuesday appealed a decision to ban imports of its watches based on a
complaint from medical monitoring technology company Masimo, after U.S. President
Joe Biden's administration declined to veto a government tribunal.
Total registered foreign capital in Vietnam during January July amounted to more
than US$18 billion in Vietnam, a year-on-year increase of 10.9%, according to the
Ministry of Planning and Investments Foreign Trade Agency.
The Philippines' gaming regulator on Tuesday said it will cancel the licenses of
offshore gambling firms and work with law enforcement agencies to implement
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's order of a total ban on the industry.
U.S. vice-president Kamala Harris launched her election campaign on July 22 with a
blistering personal attack on Donald Trump, and vowed to win in November despite
the rollercoaster of President Joe Bidens shock exit.
JoHo Pyro Professional Fireworks AB from Finland won the Da Nang International
Fireworks Festival 2024 (DIFF) after a breath-taking performance on the Han River
with their final show "Made of Young Generation."
Two members of the French national rugby team touring South America were arrested
in Argentina on Monday following an allegation of sexual assault, a justice
official in Mendoza province told AFP.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.25% to 1,283.04 points on Friday, marking its
fifth consecutive session of gains and an entire trading week without a single
session in the red.
Singaporean actor Aliff Aziz has declared a temporary halt to his acting career to
concentrate on his mental health after his divorce from Malaysian singer Bella
Astillah.
Samsungs four factories in Vietnam made a combined profit of US$1.2 billion last
quarter after losing $181 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
U.S. logistics unicorn Flexport is investing in Vietnam, which it thinks is on its
way to becoming a top destination for manufacturing and sourcing.
Chinese property developer Shimao Group, opens new tab said on Monday that China
Construction Bank (Asia), opens new tab had filed a liquidation petition against it
over a financial obligation of HK$1,579.5 million ($201.75 million).
International training cooperation allows universities to expand opportunities to
access quality global education, while students have the opportunity to study at a
reasonable cost, a seminar will be held this coming weekend.
More than 3,000 passengers aboard a luxury cruise ship have been refused permission
to disembark in Mauritius waters because of fears of a cholera outbreak, leaving
them stranded for several days.
Philippine legislator Joey Salceda is seeking a probe into a deal making Singapore
the sole Southeast Asian stop for Taylor Swifts The Eras Tour, which benefits the
American singer-songwriter financially.
A fisherman died and two others went missing when their fishing boat was split in
half by a cargo ship in the seas of central Quang Ngai Province on Friday.
Thousands flocked to a Tet flower street in HCMCs Phu My Hung area, home to a large
expat community, on Sunday, the day after it opened.
Dive into Hanoi's cultural buzz this weekend with art exhibitions, a classical
concert, traditional instruments-electronics fusion, caviar dining, and a soulful
baritone performance.
A HCMC taxi driver was suspended by his company after a video of him arguing with a
foreigner who told him not to litter went viral on social media.
After a period of steady growth, Vietnams tuna export to the U.K. took a sudden
downturn in September, marking a year-on-year drop of 36%.
The death toll from a strong earthquake off the southern Philippines rose to seven
on Saturday, while rescuers also searched for two people feared buried beneath a
landslide.
A motorbike dealer has just imported a batch of the latest model of the Honda
Dream, an iconic vehicle that was all the craze a few decades ago.
Donald Trump is facing a fierce backlash for questioning the race of U.S. election
rival Kamala Harris, but to those acquainted with the Republican's long history of
inflammatory language and behavior around the issue, the smear was nothing new. ...
Robert Downey Jr. stunned fans as he removed a mask during Saturday's San Diego
Comic-Con Hall H panel, revealing that the "Iron Man" actor will rejoin the
franchise as one of Marvel's biggest villains named Doctor Doom.
Hollywood's video game performers announced they would go on strike Thursday,
throwing part of the entertainment industry into another work stoppage after talks
for a new contract with major game studios broke down over artificial intelligence
protections.
I am a travel fan of Thailand as all tourism services in the Southeast Asian
country don't take advantage of important holidays to increase prices, allowing
those with small budgets to still enjoy traveling there.
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambanis youngest son Anant marked his marriage to Radhika
Merchant with a lavish ceremony costing an estimated US$600 million, which is times
higher than the costs of several royalties weddings.
Women of childbearing age in Ho Chi Minh City are continuing to have fewer
children, leaving authorities struggling to counter a rapidly aging population,
labor shortages, and long-term socio-economic impacts.
Mangosteen is being sold at VND25,000-40,000 (US$0.98-1.57) per kilogram at the
farm gate, down 10% from a year ago, after unfavorable weather hit the quality of
the fruit.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in South Korea Sunday afternoon for an
official visit until July 3.
Vietnam's southernmost province Ca Mau will build a marine conservation site
spanning 27,000 hectares in sea regions surrounding Hon Khoai, Hon Chuoi and Hon Da
Bac islands.
A two-month-old "smart" parking lot in Da Nang is only 5% occupied as its
prohibitively high fees deter potential customers.
From trees felled in protected national parks to massive swaths of jungle razed for
palm oil and paper plantations, Indonesia had a 27% uptick in primary forest loss
in 2023 from the previous year, according to a World Resources Institute ...
The U.S. dollar climbed to a historic high against the Vietnamese dong on Wednesday
morning.
A tourist claimed he was shocked after being charged an "outrageous" S$5 (US$3.8)
for a cup of sugarcane juice in Singapore, which is known as worlds most expensive
city.
A Slovak man has been imprisoned for trying to bring a Vietnamese woman from France
to the U.K. by hiding her in his car.
A 75,000-strong crowd at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena on Friday saluted football
legend Franz Beckenbauer as a minute's silence was observed and a banner unfurled
proclaiming "the shining light goes on his last journey
A group from Russia is poised to be the first known tourists allowed into North
Korea since anti-pandemic border lockdowns began in early 2020, according to a post
from Russian provincial authorities and a Western tour guide.
Thailand's cabinet has approved a tax cut on alcoholic beverages and entertainment
venues to boost tourism, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Italian fashion model and television presenter Elisabetta Gregoraci described
Vietnam as a wonderful and captivating country after a recent trip.
A Japanese tourist was confirmed dead just hours after completing a bungee jump at
Macau Tower last Sunday.
Bai Peixuan, a flight attendant at Singapore Airlines, got nabbed in Narita for
allegedly stealing items from a shopping mall and biting a security guard that
confronted her.
Coach Philippe Troussier has applied to become the head coach of the Indian
national football team, joining a list of nearly 300 candidates which includes Park
Hang-seo, his predecessor in Vietnam.
Portugal's captain Cristiano Ronaldo cried after he missed a penalty in extra time
against Slovenia in the round of 16 of Euro 2024, and his teammates had to console
him.
Hot sunny days in northern Vietnam will end starting Tuesday when a low-pressure
area triggers rains and winds, while the mountains should be wary of flash floods
and landslides.
My wifes parents have used up all the money that my wife and I entrusted to them
for safekeeping with the intention of buying a house in Hanoi.
Police in the central Da Nang City have arrested 12 people suspected to belong to a
foreign-owned gambling ring that was busy during the ongoing Euro 2024.
A Swiss court handed jail sentences to four members of Britain's richest family,
the Hindujas, on Friday, branding them "selfish" for exploiting Indian staff at
their Geneva mansion.
Coach Kim Sang-sik confidently reiterated four times that Vietnam could beat Iraq
during a press conference before the World Cup qualifiers game on Tuesday.
More than 30% of Vietnamese consumers are interested in purchasing electric
vehicles (EVs), according to a recent Deloittes global automotive consumer study.
Climaveneta Chat Union Refrigeration Equipment Vietnam, a joint venture between
Chat Union and Mitsubishi Electric Japan, has opened in Vietnam, introducing
advanced HVAC solutions.
Police in Vietnams capital city have launched a criminal investigation into the
house fire on Trung Kinh Street that killed 14 people on Friday.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino called Thursday for a concerted fight against
pervasive racism in international football.
American singer-songwriter of Korean descent Stephanie Young Hwang, known as
Tiffany, showed off a series of photos walking on the beach, sunbathing by a
swimming pool and enjoying coffee during her holiday in Hoi An.
American billionaire Bill Gates and his girlfriend arrived in Da Nang on Monday
morning for tourism purposes after attending a pre-wedding party of Asia's richest
billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son in India.
Bill Gates, accompanied by his girlfriend Paula Hurd, joined a star-studded
gathering of billionaires at a lavish US$120-million celebration for the impending
marriage of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son.
A fire that broke out Saturday morning in a three-story house in an alley in HCMCs
District 10 and then spread to two other houses killed four people.
Authorities at Hanois Noi Bai Airport have returned a bag containing $4,300 to a
passenger en-route to Thailand on Friday, within 15 minutes upon finding the lost
bag.
A two-year-old child has died, and her mother and grandmother hospitalized for
carbon monoxide poisoning as they stayed in a closed room while burning charcoal.
Phu Nhuan Jewelry notched a post-tax profit of VND1.97 trillion (US$80.21 million)
last year, a new peak in its 35 years of operation.
Nigerian authorities have launched a probe after a United Nigeria Airline flight
destined for Abuja was accused of making a wrong landing in Asaba, around 300
kilometers from the intended destination.
The Ministry of Planning and Investment has submitted a report to the Prime
Minister for a US$2.18 billion tourist complex, featuring a casino, in northern
Quang Ninh Province.
A woman in southern Vietnam admitted to the police she had used cyanide to poison
her husband and three of her siblings' children over the past 10 months due to
family conflicts.
Tripadvisor users have voted Southeast Asian attractions Gardens by the Bay in
Singapore and Angkor Wat in Cambodia in a list of 25 most loved tourist attractions
in the world.
The China Pacific Construction Group asked to help build a bridge and a metro line
section in Hanoi while meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Beijing on
Thursday.
The Indonesian government and President-Elect Prabowo Subianto have agreed to
allocate 71 trillion IDR (US$4 billion) for a free school lunch program in the 2025
state budget.
The 13th Party Central Committee has agreed for Dinh Tien Dung, former minister of
finance, to be relieved of his current positions as a member of the Politburo.
Gold purchases should only be paid through bank accounts to enable authorities to
keep track of financial transaction and prevent money laundering, a tax official
has said.
Over 15 banks have raised their deposit interest rates since the end of May, with
the highest for a 12-month tenor now being 5.6%.
74% of respondents cited this city's quality of job opportunities as a key
attraction, according to the 2024 Decoding Global Talent Report by Boston
Consulting Group.
Police in the Maldives are investigating the death of a Chinese man who fainted
after diving at the Tiger Shark Point off Fuvahmulah City Thursday.
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, founder of infrastructure conglomerate Adani
Group, has surpassed a fellow countryman Mukesh Ambani to reclaim the Asias richest
person title.
Four Chinese people were found instructing several girls to perform sexual acts and
livestream them at a hotel in northern Lai Chau Province.
As Ho Chi Minh City entered the rainy season, I've been facing a daily ordeal of
heavy rain, traffic jams, and flooding.
Mukesh Ambani, Asias wealthiest individual, orchestrated a three-day pre-wedding
celebration that incurred a cost of 120 million pounds (approximately US$151.9
million) for his son Anant and fiance Radhika Merchant.
Outrage has erupted among the public following an incident involving a Chinese
streamer named Angel, who released an erotic video shot at a Haidilao restaurant
located in Guangzhou, China.
A bus carrying over 30 passengers went off a 20-meter-deep cliff in the central
highlands province of Kon Tum on Saturday evening, injuring 10 people.
Actress Diem My and her husband Vinh Nguyen, a Vietnamese-Australian businessman,
recently visited popular food stalls and a Michelin-starred restaurant in Hong
Kong.
Jetstar Australia has issued a public apology following criticism over a Facebook
post on the Vietnamese currency, which many found disrespectful and unacceptable.
A murder suspect in HCMC was arrested Tuesday after spending three days hiding in a
forest in the neighboring Long An Province.
Cong An Ha Nois technical director Tran Tien Dai received a five-match ban Thursday
for his disgraceful behavior in response to the referee's decision in their match
against Binh Duong.
OpenAI, the company that launched ChatGPT a year ago, said Friday it had dismissed
CEO Sam Altman in a shock firing of a central figure in the AI revolution.
An Australian computer scientist who claimed he invented bitcoin faces a criminal
investigation in Britain for alleged perjury after he was found to have repeatedly
lied and forged documents to support his false claim.
At least 11 people are dead and 35 more are missing after heavy rains caused a
landslide near an illegal gold mine on Indonesia's central island of Sulawesi, an
official said Monday.
Malaysian authorities have rescued hundreds of smuggled tortoises meant for sale in
Southeast Asia, disrupting an international crime ring called the "Ninja Turtle
Gang", a wildlife official said on Thursday.
Kampong, a Singaporean-style Hainanese restaurant chain, has gained popularity over
the past decade due to its dedication to quality ingredients, attentive customer
service and meticulous preparation.
The State Railway of Thailand announced it would launch a trial train service
connecting Bangkok with Laos' capital Vientiane from next month to boost tourism
connectivity.
Japanese automaker Honda has recalled 14,162 cars in Vietnam manufactured between
2017 and 2019 due to a fuel pump error.
As South Korea prepare for a World Cup qualifier clash with Thailand, Lee Kang-in
publicly expressed regret for involving in a brawl with team captain Son Heung-min
in the 2023 Asian Cup last month.
Huynh Thi Kieu Trinh manages to maintain a body weight of 50 kg and a physique
slimmer than her pre-marriage days through practices including intermittent fasting
and employing the handful diet for portion control.
Nita Ambani, the wife of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, was attired in a
necklace priced at US$60 million and a ring at $6.5 million at the pre-wedding
event for her son Anant.
A downtown Ho Chi Minh City house fire killed four people on Saturday, damaging a
neighboring home to the point of collapse, as well as causing other problems
nearby.
Wandering the Saigon streets, Vietnamese-American man Nguyen Tuan saw a billboard
advertisement for a college course, and was immediately head over heels for the
woman in the picture.
Police in central Vietnam have arrested a man for stealing VND46 million (US$1,900)
from a Vietinbank branch to pay off gambling debts before the new year.
Prosecutors sought imprisonment for Tran Thi Ngoc Trinh for publicly performing
stunts on a motorbike, but she got away with a suspended sentence due to mitigating
circumstances.
Actress Angelina Jolie was pictured on a dinner outing with her Vietnamese-born
adoptive son Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt at a sushi joint in Los Angeles, California.
British media has reported that Manchester City star Kyle Walker cheated on both
his wife and mistress after having a secret relationship with a model.
Japan's transport authorities began inspecting on Wednesday the charred remains of
a passenger jet and a coast guard plane that collided at a Tokyo airport, while
media said police were also investigating possible professional negligence in the
case.
Canada's BlackBerry reported a surprise quarterly profit on Wednesday, backed by a
resilient demand for cybersecurity services amid rising online threats.
Pop singer Dan Truong got into a road accident a few days ago as his car crashed
into a deer while he was driving in the United States.
A food vlogger has sparked outrage on Chinese social media after posting a video on
Douyin that demonstrated how to kill and cook a 90-kg alligator.
A few years ago I helped a foreign journalist interview a business executive in
Vietnam.
Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, welcomed 6.4 million foreign
tourists from January to June, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period
last year but this number is only one-third of the tourists received by
Thailand. ...
Vietnam's economic growth might decelerate in the second half, with several
supportive factors expected to sustain the overall growth outlook, according to a
report of the United Overseas Bank (UOB).
Canada's WestJet Airlines said it was forced to cancel 235 flights on Saturday
after a surprise strike by its mechanics, despite government intervention seeking
to prevent holiday weekend travel disruptions.
Work on a 1,500-kilometer high-speed rail link between the northern and southern
regions will start in 2026 or 2027, Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang has
said.
Indonesia's economy is expected to steadily grow over the next two years on the
back of domestic consumption and investment despite weak exports, a World Bank
report said Monday.
Englishman James Brown, 33, resigned from a media company in Thu Duc City after
just two months, unable to endure the unfathomable silence that characterized the
office.
Radhika Merchant, engaged to Anant Ambani, the son of Indian billionaire Mukesh
Ambani, switched between four different gowns during the pre-wedding celebrations
on a cruise ship.
The median salary of CEOs in the U.S. was $16.3 million last year, 196 times that
of that of their employees, a report has found.
VNG has become a cloud partner of U.S. chipmaker Nvidia, which is expanding its
partnerships with top tech firms in Vietnam.
China's economy grew 5.3% in the first quarter year-on-year, official data showed
on Tuesday, comfortably beating analysts' expectations, a welcome sign for
policymakers as they try to shore up demand and confidence in the face of a
protracted property crisis. ...
Over 100 tons of trash and water hyacinths fill up a segment of Nhieu Loc canal in
HCMC, producing a foul smell in the area after trash collectors did not have their
contracts extended.
Relatives of passengers on a Malaysia Airlines plane that mysteriously vanished 10
years ago pushed for a new search Sunday as they spoke of enduring grief and the
struggle to find closure.
I plan to sell some of my land and, with a budget of VND10 billion (US$405,679),
switch to an apartment unit to diversify my portfolio and make a passive income.
Two men on a motorbike on Hanois Ring Road No.2 continuously cut off cars before
assaulting a driver heading in the same direction, while breaking the rear mirror
of another car.
A man, who went missing for 10 days at a tourism site in central Khanh Hoa
Province, was found among the mountains 5 km away from the site in an exhausted
state.
The head of a Hanoi real estate company was arrested on a passenger bus in central
Vietnam Wednesday for land sale shenanigans regarding the Phan Thiet-Dau Giay
Expressway project.
A group of 16 tourists complained that their seafood meal at a restaurant in Ha
Long City on Feb. 15 was "too expensive," costing nearly VND12 million (US$490).
As a 30-year-old woman graced with exceptional beauty, I find my life quite
satisfactory, except for the absence of a significant other.
It is in 2023 that AI stopped being a niche field and became a household name that
served millions of Vietnamese.
Thailand's cabinet has approved a ministerial regulation that extends the opening
hours of night clubs and entertainment venues in a bid to draw in more tourists, a
government spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, welcomed 6.4 million foreign
tourists from January to June, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period
last year but this number is only one-third of the tourists received by
Thailand. ...
With the Olympics underway in Paris, hotel operators made a final push to lure
last-minute travelers, lowering prices and dropping minimum stay requirements after
some people balked at what they saw as price-gouging prior to the games.
Kim Hongs one-month visit to her Brazilian boyfriend Jos Lazaros hometown Rio de
Janeiro became a struggle-laden because of the Covid-19 lockdowns, but ultimately
rich and rewarding five-year life-trial.
Thu Cuc and her husband were seen arm in arm at a colleagues wedding, but as soon
as the party ended, she drove home while her husband headed to his lovers
apartment.
The Netherlands struck two second-half goals in seven minutes to come from behind
to beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday and set up a Euro 2024 semi-final clash with
England.
Vietnams capital city of Hanoi will launch a 15-minute fireworks show on Oct. 9 to
celebrate Hanois Liberation Day, the first time in 10 years fireworks will mark the
occasion.
The Philippines, one of the world's largest rice buyers, has announced a reduction
in rice import taxes from 35% to 15%, effective from early this August through
2028.
Xoai Non, 22, denied receiving a VND20 billion (US$785,702) divorce settlement from
the 35-year-old wealthy streamer Xemesis, emphasizing her financial independence
from him and his family.
The corporate income tax on small and micro-sized enterprises might be cut to 15-
17% from a current common rate of 20%, depending on previous revenues.
Singapore's 40-year-old goalkeeper Hassan Sunny was hailed as China's unlikely
saviour Wednesday after playing a starring role in keeping their World Cup dreams
alive.
When Hoang Thi Hoa went to live with her husbands family after marriage, she found
a household where male chauvinism prevailed.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold bar price continued its decline Tuesday morning with a
1.11% drop to VND89 million ($3,496.37) per tael.
Thai actress Mai Davika showcased her figure in a striking ensemble by Vietnamese
designer Tra Linh for Cosmopolitan Chinas May issue.
Russia said on Saturday it had arrested all four gunmen suspected of carrying out a
shooting massacre in a concert hall near Moscow, and President Vladimir Putin
pledged to track down and punish those behind the attack.
President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia's election on
Sunday.
China Southern Airlines reportedly prevented a legless woman from boarding her
flight, invoking a rule that bars wheelchair-bound passengers from flying solo,
which has incited public dismay throughout mainland China.
Electric hoist and gantry crane manufacturer Henan Kuangshan Crane gave out a total
of US$14 million to its employees as year-end bonuses through a money counting
competition game.
A woman and her two children have died as fire engulfed their house, which is also
used as a motorbike garage in central Vietnam late Monday night.
A tunnel is taking shape at the gateway to Ho Chi Minh Citys Tan son Nhat airport
after a year of construction.
Nha Trang has drafted a plan to replace a rickety wooden motorbike bridge so that
thousands of people in a commune isolated by the river can access the city safely.
South Korea is ready to provide North Korea with relief supplies for damage caused
by recent heavy rainfall, South Korea's Red Cross said on Thursday, marking a rare
outreach under the administration of President Yoon Suk Yeol to its neighbor. ...
A trial opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday involving two former heads of the
Vietnam Register and 252 others, facing multiple charges including bribery and
neglect, which enabled violations in vehicle registration procedures.
Lisa, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, paid each shopkeeper on Yaowarat Road
in Bangkoks Chinatown 20,000 baht (US$549) to temporarily close their shops for her
Rockstar music video shoot.
Chinatown in Bangkok, famous for its vibrant street markets, authentic cuisine, and
rich cultural heritage, has garnered interest from international audiences after a
new music video by Blackpink's Lisa went viral.
Lisa, a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, was seen dining with
Frdric and Alexandre Arnault, sons of luxury goods conglomerate LVMHs chairman
Bernard Arnault, in Paris.
Vast areas of the central and eastern United States are bracing for a sweltering
heat wave next week, with temperatures expected to be unseasonably high for June.
Lisa of South Korean girl group Blackpink was recently spotted at a beachside bar
on the paradise resort island of Koh Samui in southern Thailand.
A year has passed since our wedding, and during this time, my husbands mother hasnt
reached out to me, only contacting my husband when necessary.
A man is standing trial in Ho Chi Minh City after murdering both of his parents in
2021 when under the influence of narcotics.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG)s pollution control vessel Samudra Paheredar, with a
crew of 120 sailors led by Captain Sudhir Ravindran, arrived at Ho Chi Minh City
port on Tuesday, commencing a 4-day visit to the city.
At 37, Ta Anh Duc underwent a remarkable weight loss journey, shedding 41 kg over
eight months by embracing a food classification strategy and focusing on natural
food sources, such as fruits and vegetables.
Vietnamese-American actress and comedian Ali Wong stole the spotlight at the 2024
SAG Awards with her mesmerizing laser-cut dress, a fashion choice that required her
to arrive in a van.
As for my own asset before marriage, it is a plot of land valued at VND500 million
(US$20,268), while my wife owns two properties worth a total of VND2 billion.
Brazilian superstar Neymar has responded to rumors that he's expecting a child with
a model by showing off his new US$300,000 Roll-Royce Ghost, which he called his
"new son."
The sister-in-law of a commune chairman in Quang Nam Province was allocated 330
chicks belonging to a poverty support project, despite her not being on the
eligible list.
A Japanese court on Thursday sentenced to death the perpetrator of a 2019 arson
attack on an animation studio that killed 36 people, local media reported.
Tay Ho District has proposed a project to dredge West Lake, Hanoi's largest
freshwater body, at a cost of VND2 trillion (US$81.6 million).
A couple, married over a year and unable to have sex, sought Bui Thi Minh Ngoc's
help two months ago in despair.
A woman in Chinas eastern Shandong province has uploaded a video revealing her
fathers property covered in piles of trash as high as three feet (1 meter) after a
female tenant moved out.
A hat belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte when he was French emperor sold for a record
of nearly two million euros at a French auction on Sunday, the auction house said.
South Korea is ready to provide North Korea with relief supplies for damage caused
by recent heavy rainfall, South Korea's Red Cross said on Thursday, marking a rare
outreach under the administration of President Yoon Suk Yeol to its neighbor. ...
Korean Air, the largest airline in South Korea, will stop serving instant cup
noodles, a popular snack in Korea known as ramyeon that requires boiling water, on
its long-haul flights, part of changes in response to increased turbulence
incidents.
Thai authorities have found cyanide not only in tea, but also in food in a hotel
room in Bangkok, where six people, four Vietnamese and two Americans of Vietnamese
descent, were found dead, local media reported.
A trial opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday involving two former heads of the
Vietnam Register and 252 others, facing multiple charges including bribery and
neglect, which enabled violations in vehicle registration procedures.
A new international train service connecting Thailand's capital Bangkok and Lao's
Vientiane will begin on July 19 to boost regional tourism connectivity, the State
Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced on July 3.
A woman in the northern province of Bac Ninh is suing Vietcombank for not warning
her before con artists swindled her out of VND11.9 billion ($467,492) from her
account.
Lawmakers have proposed levying a value-added tax on the five million cross-border
orders delivered from China daily, each worth less than VND1 million (US$39).
France captain Kylian Mbappe broke his nose during his side's 1-0 win over Austria
at Euro 2024 on Monday, a source close to the player told AFP.
A one-bedroom apartment at the Burj Khalifa, the worlds tallest building, costs
US$0.55-1.09 million to own or $4,085-6,810 monthly to rent.
After torrential rains that sparked historic flooding in southern Brazil, the
country expects a swing to severe drought in parts, the environment minister said
Wednesday.
Authorities arrested four people and took down or disrupted more than 100 servers
in a major international anti-malware operation, Europol announced on Thursday.
A Malaysian court charged five executives from a mini-mart chain and its supplier
with hurting religious feelings Tuesday after several pairs of socks emblazoned
with the word "Allah" were put on sale in one of its stores.
Police in the northern province of Hoa Binh have detained a local man who lent his
drunken friend a motorbike, leading to an accident that killed the friend and
another motorcylist.
A Hungarian ex-model affirmed that Brazilian football star Neymar is the father of
her 10-year-old daughter and demanded a DNA test along with child support.
A company was fined VND240 million ($9,807) for the construction without permit at
a golf course project in the hill resort city Da Lat.
A man in the central province of Quang Tri has died in hospital two days after
being attacked by a male buffalo.
Air carrier Vietjet on Tuesday held a ceremony to launch a new route linking Hanoi
directly with Cambodia's Siem Reap.
A bus in the Philippines carrying dozens of people lost its brakes and fell off a
cliff in the central province of Antique, killing a least 16 people, local
authorities said on Wednesday.
A former chief inspector at the State Bank of Vietnam has been accused of receiving
US$5.2 million in bribes to conceal a bank's violations in a major bond fraud case.
Indonesian police have arrested Edi Suseno, owner and manager of a glass bridge in
Central Java Province, after a glass panel broke on the bridge, killing a tourist.
The resumption of high-speed boat and ferry services on Tuesday after a 3-day rough
seas hiatus allowed 700 tourists to return home after a long weekend stranded on
Nam Du Island off the southern coast.
A lift cable at the Dong Yen B Kindergarten construction site in Hanoi's Quoc Oai
District broke, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to seven
others.
Italys right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has demanded local councils only
list biological parents on birth certificates, flinging hundreds of same-sex
couples into a legal morass.
The Hanoi police have detained 14 drivers of ride-hailing firm Be Group after
summoning almost 100 who were about to join a violent brawl.
Visitors were recently stuck on a cliffside in China's Yandang Mountain for more
than one hour, raising overcrowding concerns among netizens.
Malaysia national football team and Selangor FC winger Faisal Halim suffered an
acid attack at a shopping mall on Sunday.
Lisa, a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, appeared at an event
alongside billionaire Bernard Arnaults son Frdric.
A man who urinated in the sea in Vung Tau has been fined VND200,000 (US$8) by local
authorities.
Malaysian authorities have found parasitic worms in a 16-ton shipment of canned
sardines imported from China through Singapore.
Sanitation workers will have the right to refuse collecting unsorted trash,
according to a draft by the environment ministry.
At least seven people were killed and more than 700 injured Wednesday by a powerful
earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings
that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted.
Russia said on Saturday it had arrested 11 people including four suspected gunmen
in connection with a shooting rampage that killed 143 people in a concert hall near
Moscow, the deadliest attack in Russia for 20 years.
Rita Choy Chiu-yee, a Hong Kong employer, faces a lawsuit demanding HK$580,000
(US$74,155) in damages for starving and then dismissing her Filipino domestic
helper following the helper's cancer diagnosis.
A man, believed to be British, is reported to have punched an air steward in the
face and damaged the toilet on a Thai Airways flight traveling from Bangkok to
London.
Da Nang authorities are planning to create a home for this year's Tet dragon
mascots by building a coastal park that will be open to the public for all to
enjoy.
Squid Game actor O Yeong-su faces a potential jail term as South Korean prosecutors
have recommended a one-year prison sentence for him on charges of sexual assault.
Vietnamese actor Manh Truong, together with his wife Lan Phuong, has recently
acquired a villa located in a modern urban area in the northern province of Hung
Yen.
Police in the southern Ba Ria
Explore Christmas options in Saigon at five venues, each presenting a distinct
atmosphere and curated menus for a quiet holiday dining experience.
Braving sub-zero conditions, thousands of rescuers faced an uphill task on
Wednesday finding and treating survivors of a strong earthquake that rocked a
remote area in China's northwestern Gansu Province more than a day ago.
Daffy Tong, former boyfriend of the late Hong Kong actor Leslie Cheung, has set his
social media to private after receiving backlash for living with a new partner in
the home he once shared with Cheung.
The founder of US investment firm Archegos, Bill Hwang, was found guilty Wednesday
of fraud and market manipulation in a case focused on the fund's 2021 implosion
that cost major banks billions of dollars.
South Korea has declared its super-low birthrate a "national emergency" and poured
billions into encouraging citizens to marry and reproduce, but one YouTuber has
found happiness and success promoting the opposite ideal.
Hanoi will transition at least 70% of its diesel-fueled public buses to green
energy by 2030, and have 100% of its fleet running green by 2035, according to a
new resolution.
Nhikolai Dinh, 29, a Vietnamese-Russian model in HCMC who once participated in
Vietnams Next Top Model, and nine other people were arrested on Tuesday for
possession of illegal narcotics.
Despite his $176.7 billion net worth, Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire founder of
Facebook, is known for owning relatively inexpensive cars, with the exception of a
Pagani Huayra supercar.
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a week of relaxation with model
girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez and his kids before joining Portugal for the 2024
Euro in Germany.
Police in Thailand have arrested three security guards of a bar in Pattaya for
brutally assaulting two British tourists over dispute of bill payment.
The Cancer Prevention Research Institute and Vietnam National Cancer Hospital, in
collaboration with AstraZeneca Vietnam, has held a conference, attracting over 150
medical professionals.
27 business households in HCMC's District 1 have registered to use parts of the
sidewalks for their businesses, at a cost.
Chicilon Media aims to build a comfortable working environment, creating
opportunities for each individuals growth.
Russia lowered flags to half-mast on Sunday for a day of mourning after scores of
people were gunned down with automatic weapons at a rock concert outside Moscow in
the deadliest attack inside Russia for two decades.
By adhering to a diet rich in vegetables and herbal tea with minimal starch
content, Phan Nhu Thao managed to decrease her weight from 67.7 kg to 65 kg over a
course of eight days.
Stefan Claudio Specogna, a 32-year-old Swiss man volunteering in Chiang Mai
Province, Thailand, was forced to amputate his own arm after a black bear bit him.
Nine Islamist militants including three suspects in a Catholic mass bombing in the
southern Philippines have been killed in a clash with troops, the military said
Saturday.
Fresh off a campaign victory in Iowa, Donald Trump sat in a New York courtroom on
Tuesday to defend himself for a second time against charges that he defamed writer
E. Jean Carroll after she accused him of raping her ...
A car driver in southern Binh Duong Province sped out of the basement of an
apartment complex after hitting a woman and injuring her.
A Vietnamese plane carrying 94 passengers from HCMC to Japan landed at the Narita
Airport with a cracked cockpit window on Dec. 26.
Singer Kyuhyun of K-pop band Super Junior sustained minor injuries after a
confrontation with a knife-wielding woman.
A driver of a ride-hailing service is under arrest after he got into a fight with
passengers over wearing seat belts, which escalated to the point where he
threatened them with a knife.
Chicilon Media achieved a sales target completion rate of 108%, demonstrating an
increase of 18.42% compared with the same period last year, according to its report
for the first six months of the year.
Singapore was the most visited destination by business travelers in the Asia-
Pacific region last year, followed by Hong Kong and Bangkok, according to a report
by global travel management agency BCD Travel.
Vietnamese actress Midu wore a VND860 million (US$33,772) rose-inspired custom
wedding dress for her photoshoot with Tran Duy Minh Dat, son of the chairman of Duy
Tan Plastics.
Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra has announced a 30% increase in base
salary for government employees from July 1 to VND2.34 million (US$92) per month.
Lavelle Academy is not only a place to help kids grow intellectually, emotionally,
and physically, but it also creates an environment for them to grow their
personalities.
An Indonesian court sentenced a poacher to 12 years in prison Wednesday after he
was found guilty of killing at least six critically endangered Javan rhinos.
After completing her meal at a restaurant, Thy paid for two additional meals and
requested that the restaurant save them for any needy passersby to claim.
Orange juice is a healthful beverage that boosts the immune system, yet its best
avoided in the evening or when your stomach is empty.
A poker gambling ring in Nha Trang was revealed to have bribed police officers
hundreds of millions of Vietnamese dong to keep it running.
A CEO in Ho Chi Minh City has been banned from leaving the country because his
chemical company owes VND997,000 ($39) in taxes.
Vidotour and Viantravel, part of Vidogroup, will showcase Vietnam's MICE potential
at IMEX Frankfurt 2024, a global platform for MICE events.
South Korea is launching a high-speed train service that will reduce the travel
time between central Seoul and its outskirts, a project officials hope will
encourage more youth to consider homes outside the city, and start having babies.
An American man accused of raping and killing a fellow U.S. tourist near Germany's
famed Neuschwanstein castle last year made a wide-ranging confession on the first
day of his trial Monday.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi played 30 minutes of a friendly match in Japan on
Wednesday, days after his no-show in a similar match sparked fury in Hong Kong.
Stefan Claudio Specogna, a 32-year-old Swiss man volunteering in Chiang Mai
Province, Thailand, was forced to amputate his own arm after a black bear bit him.
A passenger was detained after slapping a pilot on an IndiGo Airlines flight from
Delhi to Goa, India, which was delayed due to adverse weather conditions.
McDonald's Malaysia has filed a lawsuit seeking US$1.31 million in damages from a
movement promoting boycotts against Israel for false and defamatory statements.
Philippines police have detained a 30-year-old Malaysia man for kidnapping and
physically assaulting a female Chinese tourist.
Transport inspectors in the central city of Da Nang have slapped a fine of VND1.5
million (US$61) against a taxi driver who charged a Thai tourist 2.5 times the
negotiated fare.
A Ho Chi Minh City veterinary hospital uses an ambulance as a mobile clinicequipped
with a lab, oxygen tanks, and medicine to care for pets anywhere in the city.
A Hanoi woman has been charged with defrauding three people into buying VND140
billion ($5.5 million) worth of U.S. dollar with rates she claimed to be lower than
those on the black market.
U.S. President Joe Biden's son Hunter is suing right-wing Fox News for airing nude
images of him in a miniseries that he claims amount to "revenge porn," court
documents showed Monday.
Malaysia has launched its annual summer durian tours, which the tourism industry
expects to earn a total of RM2 million (US$424,000) in sales this year, nearly 20
times the 2022 figure.
The expansion of Vo Van Kiet Boulevard aims to reduce congestion and accidents
along the decade-old boulevard, where municipal traffic transforms into a parking
lot every rush hour.
A former police officer in Nha Trang in central Vietnam was sentenced to four years
in jail for receiving bribes to overlook the activities of gambling dens.
Two workers at a Samsung chip manufacturing facility in South Korea are reportedly
suffering from irradiation in their fingers after an accidental X-ray exposure.
Automatic immigration gates have proven effective since they were put into
operation at five airports on a trial basis last year, thus facilitating
passengers' travel.
Twelve people were injured during turbulence on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to
Ireland that landed safely on Sunday, Dublin airport authorities said.
Fifteen years ago, broken-hearted Nguyen Quynh Trang took her 9-month-old daughter
and 6-year-old son away from a broken marriage.
A record-breaking heat wave is broiling parts of Asia, helping drive surging demand
for cooling options, including air-conditioning.
Late actress Kathy Chows family organized a burial ceremony for her in Beijing four
months following her demise.
There are a growing number of people in Indonesia putting off marriage, according
to the country's statistics agency.
Japan's Sony is cutting about 900 jobs at its PlayStation unit and shutting a
studio in London, it said on Tuesday as the videogame industry struggles to recover
from a post-pandemic slump.
The dress, a knit piece retailing for US$3,750 from luxury brand Fendi, offers a
unique style to both the Vietnamese fashion influencer Quynh Anh Shyn and South
Korean actress Song Hye Kyo.
Taipei-based We Love Tours company was slapped with a fine of NT$810,000
(US$25,850) for stranding almost 300 Taiwanese tourists on Phu Quoc Island due to a
payment dispute.
A former teacher in central Nghe An Province was sentenced to 20 years in jail for
smuggling heroin for a Lao man for just VND1 million ($40).
Actress and singer Linda Chung has posted a series of photos on her Instagram,
showing off her travel experiences during a recent trip to Phu Quoc.
Chinese tech giant Huawei said Friday it "weathered the storm" of U.S. sanctions as
it announced a rise of almost 9% in revenues in 2023, a year that saw it shock
Washington with the release of a high-end smartphone. ...
A person known to the French authorities as a radical Islamist with mental health
troubles stabbed a German tourist to death and wounded two people in central Paris
on Saturday before being arrested, officials said.
Saigon's weekend buzz features an art market, collaborative dining, a ravioli
workshop for kids, a sign language session, a night brunch event, and a beer
festival.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to closely
coordinate with the Thai side in investigation and citizen protection after the
deaths of four Vietnamese nationals in a hotel in Bangkok.
Ho Chi Minh City has become a champion in terms of tourism revenue in the first
half of the year with VND93 trillion (USD$3.68 billion), up 15% year-on-year.
Increased tourism campaigns, geographical location and low costs are among the
reasons for a renewed surge in the number of Chinese tourists to Vietnam, analysts
said.
India will send four tigers to Cambodia this year in a "historic" bid to revive the
kingdom's big cat population, Delhi's ambassador said Thursday.
A Vietnamese man was arrested by the UAE due to an international warrant for fraud,
and will be extradited to Vietnam for further investigations.
At 43, queen of Vietnamese bolero music Le Quyen, along with her 31-year-old model
boyfriend Lam Bao Chau, enjoys life in a lavish 600-square-meter villa, boasting a
swimming pool and gold-plated furniture.
Readers of international food magazine Taste Atlas have voted Vietnam's popular
banh mi as the best sandwich in the world with a rating of 4.6 out of 5, along with
Turkey's Tombik doner, a variety of kebab.
A Malaysian-Indian former flight attendant is suing Singapore Airlines for S$1.78
million (US$1.3 million) after he slipped and fell onboard a plane in 2019,
resulting in spinal injuries.
World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, 24, and his coach Gervais Hakizimana
died in a car crash in western Kenya that left a third passenger injured, police
said Sunday.
I have a high blood lipid level, so is it necessary for me to avoid eggs because
they contain a lot of cholesterol? (My Chi, 55, Tien Giang)
Saigon Jewelry Company gold bar price gained 0.39% to VND76.25 million ($3,104.64)
per tael Tuesday morning, a minor increase after dropping to a 10-day low Monday.
A Hanoi man who set fire to a nearby electrical substation because street lights
shone straight into his house has been sentenced to 13 years in jail.
Passengers on a bus in the northern Thai Binh Province broke the windows to escape
after the vehicle nearly fell into a river on Wednesday.
A woman in central Vietnam has been arrested for advertising herself as a reporter
and receiving protection fees to helptruck drivers get away with violations.
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing shared a rare photo of herself with her parents on
social media, providing fans with a peek into her personal life.
The world of Chinese chess is in uproar over rumors of cheating and a bad behavior
scandal that saw the national champion stripped of his title Monday after a victory
celebration ended with him defecating in a hotel bathtub.
Vietnam and China have issued a joint statement on continuing deepening and
elevating the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two
countries, and building a Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries
strategic significance.
Vietnam has sentenced a man to 12 years in jail for smuggling rhino horns and
elephant ivory from Angola, said a wildlife protection group, adding that strict
penalties were a key deterrent.
A teenager suspected of killing two foreign nationals and wounding five others in a
Thai shopping mall shooting had modified a handgun that was designed to fire only
blanks, a senior police official said on Wednesday.
Amendments to a government decree stipulating regulations for foreigners working in
Vietnam has halved the time employers are given to submit a report on their
employment demand.
The world's leading hotel giant IHG Hotels & Resorts said it would open a luxury
hotel in the ancient town of Hoi An in the fourth quarter of this year as tourism
picks up.
China's BYD will acquire a 20% stake in its local distributor Rever Automotive in
Thailand, its largest market outside of China where it is an electric vehicle
market leader, the companies said Saturday.
My father-in-law initially intended to give each daughter a plot of land and an
extra one to whoever cared for them in old age, but he sold one for personal
expenses.
Qatar's controversial equalizer in their 2-1 victory over India in the World Cup
qualifiers created a wave of criticism and FIFA were requested to review the
incident.
Property tycoon Truong My Lan allegedly transported US$4.5 billion overseas in 10
years and laundered VND445 trillion ($17.5 billion), according to a police
investigation.
Power consumption exceeded one billion kilowatt-hours in a day for the first time
ever on May 28 amid high temperatures all over the country.
Foreign investors are buying into the Vietnamese resort and hotel realty market,
lured by the prospect of a full market recovery, according to experts.
CNN Indonesia said that Vietnam won't be a challenge for their national football
team in the 2024 ASEAN Cup, formerly AFF Cup, group stage.
Vietnam ranks second globally in the ratio of the population with cryptocurrency
ownership, according to a report by payment platform Triple-A.
Outside of her volleyball career, Nguyen Thu Hoai is studying for a degree in
business and has also opened an English center.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold bar price plunged 1.19% to VND91.3 million ($3,586.72)
per tael Saturday morning after reaching a new peak Friday.
Vietnam will face a shortage of over 55,400 kindergarten teachers by 2030, the
education ministry announced Thursday.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) ended eight years of negative interest rates and other
remnants of its unorthodox policy on Tuesday, making a historic shift away from a
focus of reflating growth with decades of massive monetary stimulus.
A majority of foreigners purchasing apartments in Vietnam, particularly in Hanoi
and Ho Chi Minh City, are doing so with the anticipation of price increases, and
only a few are renting out their properties, according to CBRE.
In downtown Phnom Penh, a huge high-end development mimicking the buildings and
boulevards of Paris embodies a move to cash in on the "new frontier" for luxury --
in the capital of one of Asia's poorest countries.
A German man who deliberately got vaccinated for Covid-19 a whopping 217 times did
not report any side effects from his many jabs, according to researchers studying
possibly the "most vaccinated person in history."
Ho Chi Minh Citys Chinatown, located in District 5, boasts a colorful cake market
during the Lunar New Year holiday, a tradition handed down through generations of
Chinese-Vietnamese families.
A Vietnamese student in the U.S. has been awarded a research grant of $67,000 by
the American Heart Association (AHA) for refining an enzyme towards developing new
antibiotics.
Taking a hot shower helps me with sleep and relaxation, but does having a late-
night one in cold weather affect my health? (Tung, 27, Hanoi)
Morrocan assistant coach Lahsen Azzeggouarh Wallen performed a short hip-hop dance
during a party of the Vietnam national football team on New Year's Day.
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake occurred in Kon Plong district in the Central Highlands
province of Kon Tum on Sunday, the strongest one ever recorded in this area,
according to the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning under the Institute of
Geophysics. ...
A former boss in China has divided 7.7 million yuan (over US$1 million) of
compensation into smaller sums and gave them to 406 former employees even though
his factory had been closed for more than two decades.
Thailand ranked 8th on a list of the world's 50 most visited tourist destinations
as its international tourist number this year is estimated at 39.1 million,
surpassing Southeast Asian neighbors such as Malaysia and Vietnam.
Lisa, a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, has been embroiled in
rumors of breast augmentation due to her fuller bust in the latest music video for
her song Rockstar.
Rich families from China now favor Hong Kong over Singapore for family offices as
the latter is stepping up scrutiny of Chinese wealth inflows following a historic
money laundering case.
A batch of toxic illegal alcohol in India has killed at least 34 people with more
than 100 others rushed to hospital, Tamil Nadu state officials told reporters
Thursday.
Singapore was the only Asian city to appear in a list of 10 best cities for global
retirees, thanks to its diverse hotels and quality of healthcare services.
Banks in Hanoi and HCMC saw up to 50 customers queuing at a time Monday to buy
gold, which they are selling at below market rates.
Vast concessions in Malaysia's forests threaten millions of hectares of rich
natural habitats and risk the country's commitment to 50% forest cover, a report
warned.
A company vice director in Hanoi has been accused of falsifying documents and
contracts to borrow and steal over VND10 billion ($392,881) from another company.
University student Tran Tuan Minh has made it to U.S. magazine Forbes's list of "30
Under 30 Asia" people having a social impact.
Hung of Hanoi is a discontented man though his apartment has appreciated by half in
three years.
Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung, once thought to have the world in his hands after his
rousing success at the 2018 AFC U23 Championship, faces a future full of
uncertainties after a lengthy decline in form.
A Filipino in Hanoi was sentenced to eight years in prison for entering a five-star
hotel gym and stealing several high-end watches and other properties, totaling to
over VND2 billion ($80,963) in value.
A public hospital in Lam Dong Province of the Central Highlands has operated on the
abdomen of a man to remove an object out though he should have been treated for
kidney stones.
The National Cinema Centers website crashed due to a surge in bookings for the
state-produced war film Dao, Pho Va Piano (Peach Blossoms, Pho and Piano) a week
after its release.
Checking a roadside nylon bag in the High-Tech Park of HCMC's Thu Duc City, police
discovered the body parts of a 25-year-old woman who went missing several days ago.
The animosity between coaches and the media at the Asian Cup has culminated with a
group of reporters getting banned forever after trashing the conference room and
threatening a coach.
A dozen people were killed in an attack at a holiday party in the central Mexican
state of Guanajuato, Mexican authorities said Sunday.
A U.S. Navy warship responded to a distress call from a commercial tanker in the
Gulf of Aden that had been seized by armed individuals and is now safe, U.S.
officials said on Sunday.
Asian Football Confederation heavyweights Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia were
drawn together on Thursday for 2026 World Cup qualifying in a "group of death" that
also includes China, Bahrain and Indonesia.
Singapore is ranked as the most expensive city to live extremely well, according to
a report by Swiss bank Julius Baer on the cost of living for high-net-worth
individuals.
Exports of fruit and vegetables in the first half of 2024 were worth US$3.4
billion, a 28% increase year-on-year, thanks to increased demand in several key
markets.
Party Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on Thursday said Vietnam supports Russia's "Pivot
to the East" policy and values its traditional relationship with Moscow, during a
dialogue with President Vladimir Putin.
American actor and film producer Robert De Niro has arrived in Vietnam, embarking
on a business trip while expressing enthusiasm for immersing himself in the local
culture and cuisine.
The 2024 Scottish Open champion Duong Quoc Hoang started playing professional
billiards later than his peers, after a youth full of hardship.
Automakers face "daunting" government regulations to sell half of new vehicles by
2030 as electric or plug-in hybrids despite a U.S. decision to soften the final
rules over its initial, tougher proposal, a top industry official said on
Wednesday. ...
Argentine football star Lionel Messi insisted Monday that his absence from a match
in Hong Kong two weeks ago that drew the ire of spectators was not a snub but
prompted by injury.
I recently followed Phuoc, a friend, to a driving license test session. That day,
he participated in the computer-based simulation test. Phuoc said that the test was
"ridiculously difficult."
Gio xao, a staple of northern Tet celebrations, combines simple ingredients to
create a dish with diverse textures from the crunchiness of pork ear to the
richness of pork cheek.
A possible hitman killed at least one person when he shot three members of a family
and burned their house down, allegedly over bad debts, in southern Vietnam.
Son Heung-min's South Korea toiled into the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Thursday
after conceding a last-minute equaliser in a madcap 3-3 draw with minnows Malaysia.
A woman in central Vietnam has been imprisoned for tricking her parents into
selling her 13-year-old sister so that a Chinese man could marry her.
Preeyanooch Phuttharaksa was a promising student following her dreams, but after a
mistake she now finds herself ensnared in the confines of Vietnams Thu Duc prison.
Southern Vietnamese beef stew "bo kho" offers a blend of tender meat and a medley
of spices, which is often served with rice, bread, or vermicelli.
A Malaysian couples honeymoon plans to Turkey were halted when they were denied
boarding at Kuala Lumpur International Airport because of a water-damaged passport.
A Swedish tourist has asked a Vietnamese tour operator to return her money for
providing "unsatisfactory quality of tourism services."
While backing a car to a parking position on the fourth floor of an apartment
building in HCMC, a woman hit the wall, broke it and the car almost fell to the
ground
The vice director of the Thanh Buoi Transport Company was arrested for allegedly
allowing a driver without a license drive a sleeper bus, which later caused an
accident that killed five people.
High salaries are a very interesting factor in a job offer, but it is not the
deciding factor, whether you are hunting for a science genius or a star footballer.
Boathouse Pulau Tioman Resort is located on Tioman Island off the east coast of
Malaysia, home to rainforests, pristine beaches, and some of the worlds best coral
reefs. It is only accessible by a boat ride.
Gremio Anapolis goalkeeper Ramon Souza was shot in the thigh after a 1-2 home loss
to Centro Oestes in the Campeonato Goiano Segunda, the second division football
league of the state of Golas, Brazil.
A low-pressure area would trigger heavy rains in northern and central Vietnam in
the next three days, while southern Vietnam continues to see downpours due to
effects of monsoon winds.
Exports of fruit and vegetables in the first half of 2024 were worth US$3.4
billion, a 28% increase year-on-year, thanks to increased demand in several key
markets.
Youri Tielemans breathed new life into Belgium's Euro 2024 campaign as the Aston
Villa midfielder's goal after just 73 seconds inspired a vital 2-0 win against
Romania on Saturday.
A disabled French woman is suing telecoms giant Orange for paying her full salary
for 20 years without assigning any work, alleging harassment and discrimination
based on her health condition.
Vietnam has set out plans to receive 35 million international tourists by 2030, up
from 12.6 million last year, which readers called a grandiose plan that needs
strong actions.
Police in the central Nghe An Province have arrested 12 people allegedly belonging
to a transnational gang that stole motorbikes in Vietnam and sold them in
neighboring Cambodia.
The HCMC police have arrested nearly 90 people linked to a gang suspected to
smuggle drugs into Vietnam by concealing them in food containers.
BW and ESR are developing three joint venture projects with a total floor area of
346,000 sq.m in Bac Ninh Province in northern Vietnam.
Local automaker VinFast led Vietnam's car market with a 14.26% share in the first
quarter, closely followed by Hyundai at 13.76%
Private universities in HCMC cost VND30-350 million ($1,200-13,900) a year for new
students the next school year.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index rose 1% to 1,262.82 points Tuesday afternoon, bouncing
back from a four-day decline.
Feeling dismayed by her postpartum weight gain upon seeing her reflection, Tran Thi
Tuyet, 33, embarked on a fitness journey, combining gym workouts with a calorie
deficit diet to reshape her body.
Two young men escaped with their lives in Binh Duong Province after a 20-ton steel
coil being transported on a tractor-trailer broke loose and crushed their
motorbike.
Authorities raised the confirmed death toll to 31 on Tuesday in a landslide in a
remote, mountainous part of China's southwestern province of Yunnan, Chinese state
media reported.
Overconfident that their property will always be in demand, a landlord increased
the monthly rent by VND5 million (US$203.46) only to suffer a VND700 million
($28,486) loss.
A heavily inebriated American on an All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight from Tokyo to
Seattle reportedly bit a female cabin crew member, leading to significant mid-
flight disturbances.
A Hanoi car driver rammed through two officers blocking the street at a traffic
stop, only to be apprehended later down the road.
A court in HCMC sentenced a man to five and a half years in prison on Wednesday for
operating a $15,000 prostitution ring employing beauty queens and models.
Cyanide poisoning was likely the cause of the deaths of six foreigners whose bodies
were found in a room in a plush Bangkok hotel, with the suspected killer among the
dead, Thai police said on Wednesday.
As one of Asia's most powerful superstars, Fan Bingbing, who serves as tourism
ambassador of Malaysia's Melaka, is hoped to lure a million Chinese visitors to the
state this year.
Originally an empty plot of land, Ben Thanh Market Square has evolved over 110
years into a bustling transportation hub, deeply connected to generations of Saigon
residents.
Vietnam won the 11th ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympics after boxer Ha Thi Linh has
been chosen as a representative at the Games this summer.
A San Marino vessel departing from Vietnam with four Russian sailors on board has
made it to Hong Kong after going missing for five days.
Six Vietnamese athletes are participating in a fencing grand prix foil, scheduled
to take place from May 17 to 19 in Shanghai, China.
A lack of supply might drive up housing prices this year, according to Le Hoang
Chau, chairman of the HCMC Real Estate Association.
52-year-old actor Gao Yalin has been accused of infidelity with a woman aged 26 by
his girlfriend, actress Wei Jia.
Two Vietnamese hotels are in a global list of top 10 chosen by readers of American
online travel agency Tripadvisor.
U.S. President Joe Biden took jabs on Saturday at former President Donald Trump
with jokes about the mental fitness of his election opponent during a speech at the
Gridiron Club dinner, a Washington tradition that began in the 1880s.
Indonesia may have to widen its budget deficit to fund a multi-billion-dollar free
school lunch programme promised by likely new president Prabowo Subianto, showed a
briefing document seen by Reuters on Sunday.
Sweet and sour soup has ranked 11th and caramelized fish in a clay pot ranked 44th
in a list of the 53 best Asian fish dishes as voted by cuisine magazine TasteAtlas.
A couple and their child in the northern Bac Giang Province were found dead inside
an enclosed room, with a burned-up pot of charcoal found next to their bed.
Workers at several unions have been told they will receive Tet gifts worth
VND300,000 ($12), under the condition that they open a credit card with a finance
firm.
Diva My Linh apologized to Trinh Cong Son's family and the audience for singing the
wrong lyrics to a song by the legendary composer during a recent TV appearance.
A Turkish court on Tuesday fined the son of Somalia's president less than $1,000
for accidentally knocking over and killing a delivery driver in Istanbul, local
media reported.
A car driver was fined VND17 million ($693.74) and had her license revoked for six
months after running in the opposite direction of a southern expressway Sunday.
A Turkish contractor of Long Thanh International Airport has been unable to hire
local workers despite offering salaries of up to VND400 million (US$16,300) a
month.
A double-decker coach smashed into a tree in southern Thailand, killing at least 14
people and injuring 32, police said Tuesday.
I have rented cars in over a half-dozen countries on different continents, but I
have never seen a rental vehicle with a camera monitor installed.
A 17-year-old in the southern province of Bac Lieu was sentenced to 15 years in
prison Friday for the murder of his girlfriend, who was under 13 years old, out of
jealousy.
Koh Samui was named the best island in Asia Pacific while Bangkok was awarded the
best city in the region as voted by Travel+Leisure, a leading travel and lifestyle
magazine.
Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin defended his frequent globe-trotting
during his first 10 months as leader of the Southeast Asian nation, in remarks
aired in a television broadcast on Saturday.
The convoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin was taken to the streets of Hanoi on
Wednesday for a rehearsal in preparation for his two-day visit on Wednesday and
Thursday.
Fan Bingbing, one of China's most famed actresses, stayed at luxury hotels,
explored cuisine and experienced a river tour while visiting Malaysias Melaka state
where she serves as tourism ambassador.
Construction of a new bridge linking Thailand and Malaysia in the southernmost Thai
province of Narathiwat could start in April next year, according to Trakul Thotham,
governor of Narathiwat.
A new collaboration aims to introduce innovative programs, facilitate knowledge
exchange, and improve learning opportunities for students, educators, and
professionals.
Covid-19 test kits are in high demand in Singapore amid a surge of infection, which
saw cases rising over the past two weeks.
As the weather chills, warm up with cabbage rolls: tender bundles of meat wrapped
in cabbage leaves, simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
A mysterious lake has been discovered in Thung Cave within Phong Nha-Ke Bang
National Park in the central province of Quang Binh.
Medical professors in South Korea said they will cut back on the hours they spend
in practice starting on Monday to support trainee doctors on strike for more than a
month over a government plan to boost medical school admissions.
Authorities in a Hanoi district have agreed to cancel the result of a land auction
in December after the winning bidder claimed to have mistaken between the plot
price and price per square meter.
A 45-seat sleeper bus plunged off a cliff along the La Son
Police in the southern Long An Province have arrested a man claiming to be a police
officer to stop commuters randomly on the streets and rob them.
A Chinese man has been charged for attempting to steal belongings from three
passengers on a flight from Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh to Singapore.
After over a decade since its construction began a complex of apartments meant for
low-income people in Quang Nam Province remains half-finished.
A cat wearing a black-and-yellow security vest strolls nonchalantly past security
guards lined outside a Philippine office building waiting to receive instructions
for their shift.
My first job was for a top-three electronics company in Vietnam with a starting
salary of VND5 million (US$208) a month.
A GrabCar driver returned a wallet left by a U.S. Navy sailor in his car.
A Da Nang City court on Tuesday awarded a 10-year jail sentence a local man for
setting his pit bull on a neighbor during a quarrel last year.
South Koreans Kim Eun-ha and Park Cho-hyeon would like to get married and have
children, a plan that fits in with government ambitions to boost the world's lowest
fertility rate.
A United Airlines flight from Canada to Texas descended into chaos when 30
passengers developed flu-like symptoms, necessitating an emergency landing at
Houstons Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber has bestowed upon his wife Hailey a new
engagement ring crafted by famed jeweler Lorraine Schwartz, valued at approximately
US$1.5 million.
Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory
term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Churchs ban on gay priests.
Covid-19 test kits are in high demand in Singapore amid a surge of infection, which
saw cases rising over the past two weeks.
Singer Wang Feng, the former husband of renowned Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi, has
announced his new relationship with a woman 19 years his junior.
Hanoi is calling for investment in six urban areas projects in Dong Anh District
worth a total of VND34 trillion (US$1.3 billion).
China is allowing foreign nationals arriving by cruise ships in tour groups a 15-
day visa-free stay to spur its cruise tourism industry.
Prohibiting people from buying gold with cash is difficult to implement, and no
other country has ever had such a policy, analysts said.
The number of individuals applying for British study visas has reached a record low
since the pandemic, according to new data for 2024.
French football superstar Kylian Mbappe has agreed to a 100m race with Usain Bolt
at the request of the Jamaican sprint king.
A simple hangout spot for young people when it arrived on the scene 20 years ago,
Facebook has since become a battle-hardened behemoth with an insatiable appetite
for your attention.
China coach Aleksandar Jankovic said it was "difficult to expect more" after a 1-0
loss to Qatar on Monday left their Asian Cup campaign hanging by a thread.
A Dak Lak Province court Tuesday began the trial of 100 members of an alleged
terrorist group for killing nine people during an attack on two people's committee
offices.
A six-year-old boy traveling alone to visit his grandmother for Christmas was
mistakenly sent to a different destination by American carrier Spirit Airlines.
Thai soldiers killed 15 suspected drug smugglers in a shootout in a remote northern
district near the Myanmar border, an army official said Monday.
Authorities in Dubai sentenced a British tourist to three months in jail for
insulting airline staff over a wheelchair for his mother.
A surge in demand from China has taken Vietnams durian exports in the first 10
months to a record US$2.1 billion.
Thailand will restore confidence in its critical tourism sector, officials said on
Wednesday, a day after a shooting spree at a luxury shopping mall in which two
foreigners were killed clouded hopes for a recovery in overseas visitors.
A 6-year-old student at a Hanoi school was forgotten on a bus for 30 minutes while
on a field trip.
A French mayor exasperated by summer downpours has ordered the sun to come out and
encouraged clergy to start "top-priority communication with heaven" to help end an
unusual bout of wet weather engulfing his village.
Japan's tourism chief said on Thursday its ambitious goal of luring 60 million
foreign tourists a year
Urban Fu$e, a brand from Dream Music Production, has released the new song "Just
Cuz We're Young," celebrating youth and the youthfulness of humans compared to the
universe's age.
Pollution from man-made emissions and other sources like wildfires have been linked
to around 135 million premature deaths worldwide between 1980 and 2020, a Singapore
university said Monday.
An ascetic practitioner with Buddhist name Thich Minh Tue has stopped his
nationwide pilgrimage following a talk with authorities, the Government Committee
for Religious Affairs announced Monday.
Tuan Anh, 40, has been suffering from weight loss, loss of appetite, insomnia, and
anxiety after his wife discovered his emotional infidelity with a female colleague.
Temperatures in India's capital have soared to a record-high 49.9 degrees Celsius
(121.8 Fahrenheit) as authorities warn of water shortages in the sprawling mega-
city.
Several women in northern Thai Binh Province were fined up to VND200,000 ($7.85)
each for doing yoga in the middle of a main road.
A Citi report indicates Asian economies, particularly Vietnam and ASEAN, are poised
for significant growth in global technology supply chains, despite China's dominant
role.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold bar price rose 0.73% to VND83.1 million ($3,330.46) per
tael, a new historic peak.
North-south airfares, including on the Hanoi-HCMC route, have halved from a week
ago.
A teacher in Shanghai has been suspended following allegations made by her husband,
surnamed Wu, after her husband, identified by the surname Wu, claimed she was
involved in an affair with a 16-year-old student.
Malaysias billionaire Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has purchased a special-edition "GOLD
1" car number plate for 1.5 million Malaysian ringgit (US$314,700), marking the
highest-ever amount paid for a plate in the country.
In a small warehouse in Cambodia's capital, a group of workers sit and spin waste
plastic bottles into strips, turning them into bristles for brooms, of which they
churn out 500 each day.
Singer Huyen Baby, wife of a Vietnamese businessman who runs a chain of famous
restaurants and hotels in HCMC, often visits luxury entertainment venues in Dubai,
the U.S. and the Maldives.
For nearly a month now, going to work has become a nightmare for Minh Phuong: it
takes 2-3 hours to travel the 15 km between her home and office every day.
Chinese police have detained a woman for allegedly lodging fraudulent food safety
complaints to extort 20,000 yuan (US$2,805) from Xian City restaurants over a six-
month period.
A popular newly released Indian film was pulled from Netflix on Thursday after a
backlash from Hindu activists for its depictions of meat-eating and inter-religious
romance.
Hanoi's weekend offerings encompass cinematic, jazz, and culinary experiences,
providing a diverse agenda for those seeking a mix of entertainment and gastronomy
in the new year.
A dog-meat advertisement in Hong Kong has been used to cheat users in Hong Kong
through a malware-riddled app.
The 67-year-old man who stabbed the leader of South Korea's opposition Democratic
Party in January was sentenced to 15 years in prison by a court on Friday, the
Yonhap news agency reported.
My father-in-law borrowed VND800 million ($31,422) from me for a now-suspended
project in the coastal province of Nha Trang, and I need to recover it for my
childrens education.
Actress Tang Thanh Ha and her husband Louis Nguyen, the son of luxury retailer
tycoon Jonathan Hanh Nguyen, visited various attractions and restaurants in Milan
and Florence during a business trip.
Nitin Kapoor, chairman of AstraZeneca Vietnam, has been appointed as a Member of
the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his contributions to the health sector
and international diplomacy.
Learning Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh was the only woman in a group cycling from HCMC to
Cambodia, Yan Nguyen was so impressed he reached out to her immediately.
Cambodia will start work on a US$1.7-billion canal linking the capital Phnom Penh
to the sea in August, Prime Minister Hun Manet said Thursday.
Three weeks after HCMC started a pilot program to lease out sidewalks to
businesses, downtown District 1 expects to earn nearly VND750 million (US$29,400).
Vietnam will need to invest around US$12.3 billion in infrastructure to popularize
electric vehicles, lender HSBC has estimated in a new report.
Chinese-founded fast-fashion company Shein is set to face stricter EU online
content rules after reporting a huge number of users, joining a group of companies
that includes Meta Platforms, Alphabet's Google, Elon Musk's X and TikTok.
29-year-old Linh Dan from Hanoi successfully shed 9 kg in three months by adopting
the plate rule, a method that entails dividing her meal portions on a plate to
manage her food intake effectively.
Kaoru Mitoma returned as Japan survived a second-half wobble to set up an Asian Cup
quarter-final with Iran or Syria after a 3-1 win over Bahrain on Wednesday.
The Condor Heroes actor Lee Lung Kei, 74, is facing a perplexing situation as his
37-year-old fiance, Chris Wong, becomes embroiled in a scandal involving alleged
explicit photos.
Ho Chi Minh City sets to charge a sidewalk usage fee starting this month but due to
a lack of legal framework, it has yet to start the policy.
A Korean Air airliner "struck" an empty Cathay Pacific plane while taxiing at a
snow-hit Japanese airport on Tuesday, with both airlines saying there were no
injuries.
Turkey on Monday started charging foreign tourists a hefty fee to visit Istanbuls
famed sixth-century monument Hagia Sophia, which was controversially converted into
a mosque in 2020.
A driver in northern Bac Giang Province repeatedly rammed into a police car and
resisted law enforcement, forcing officers to break the windshield to incapacitate
him.
Vietnam's total fertility rate this year is at 1.95 children per woman, a drop
compared to last year's 2.01 ratio and a replacement ratio of 2.1.
They say a good man is hard to find, and I destroyed my relationship with a good
one because of my lack of trust.
CapitaLand Development has launched a residential project with a projected gross
development value of US$1 billion in Hanoi.
Two children and a teenager of a family died in a fire that engulfed a six-story
house in Hanois Dong Da District Saturday morning.
Denmark did not want to continue the Euro match against Germany in heavy rain
because they were haunted by the story of a Danish player who was struck by
lightning and lost his leg.
Croatia captain Luka Modric was brought to tears as his team missed the chance to
enter the round of 16 after Italy scored a late equalizer in the Euro game on
Monday.
People in China have been turning to gold despite rising prices as the precious
metal is deemed the best safe haven asset amid economic uncertainties and a crisis-
hit property sector.
Hoang Huy, a major property developer in the northern port city of Hai Phong,
expects profits to plummet by 35% this year to VND800 billion (US$31.45 million).
Hoiana Resort & Golf, one of Vietnam's top luxury resorts, is launching a "Summer
Vibes" campaign to provide guests with vibrant, ideal, and energetic activities for
unforgettable memories.
World number two player Jannik Sinner confirmed that he is dating colleague Anna
Kalinskaya, who used to be in a relationship with Australian tennis star Nick
Kyrgios.
71-year-old actor Toru Furuya has publicly acknowledged an extramarital affair with
a woman 37 years his junior and has apologized to his fans.
The roof of a restaurant in Spain's popular tourist island of Mallorca collapsed on
Thursday, killing four people and injuring 21 others, local rescuers said.
British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said Monday that it planned to build a
$1.5 billion plant in Singapore to manufacture next-generation drugs to treat
cancer.
I am worried that my rent, which consumes over a third of my VND13 million
(US$510.6) monthly income, might be inflated by sublessors.
The five richest people in Vietnam have a combined net worth of $12.4 billion as of
Friday, according to U.S. magazine Forbes.
My good morning turned sour when I encountered a man who spit indiscriminately
while driving.
Media platform Reddit is eyeing a valuation of up to $6.5 billion in its initial
public offering, two people with the matter told Reuters on Friday, far less than
what it was worth a few years ago.
A nine-year-old Cambodian boy has died from bird flu, the kingdom's health ministry
said on Friday, warning of a continuing threat from the virus that killed three
other people last year.
King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment,
Buckingham Palace said on Monday, just a week after he was discharged from hospital
for prostate surgery.
A court in HCMC handed jail terms to four people bringing US$538,000 in counterfeit
money to a bank to exchange, successfully swapping around half of it for Vietnamese
notes.
Long Thanh Airport in Dong Nai Province is shaping up, featuring a lotus-inspired
design, all thanks to a team of 4,000 workers and 2,000 machines driving the
construction progress.
The profit rate for a guesthouse or rental house can be higher than a townhouse or
shophouse, but it requires more time and effort in management, the expert says.
A southern con gang has scammed a Hanoi man by palming off on him two stones it
claimed could "destroy metal" for VND1.66 billion (US$68,000).
A Ugandan woman aged 70 has given birth to twins, her doctor said Thursday, in what
the mother hailed as a miracle.
More than 1,000 people died during haj this year, according to a Reuters tally, as
extreme heat hammered the nearly two million who took part in the annual Muslim
pilgrimage to Mecca.
Thailand's Senate passed the final reading of a marriage equality law on Tuesday,
paving the way for it to become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize
same-sex couples.
Kuwaiti authorities said Thursday three people had been detained for suspected
manslaughter over a building fire that killed 50 foreign workers, mostly Indians,
and plunged relatives and friends into mourning.
A fire ripped through pet shops next to Bangkok's famed Chatuchak market early
Tuesday, killing caged dogs, cats, birds and snakes, and damaging more than 100
stalls, police said.
Bach Dang pedestrian zone along the Han River, a long-standing tourism symbol of Da
Nang, has finished decorations and is ready for official opening from Friday night.
The HCMC education department is considering closing down the American
International School (AISVN) for a year if it cannot satisfy requirements regarding
its teachers and financial situation.
Vietnam Electricity has refuted a media report that it has told foreign-owned
companies in the north to cut electricity use by 30% this summer.
A festival aiming to promote Vietnam's rich culinary heritage along with dishes of
Singapore and other countries is being held in the city-state.
Thai women's goalkeeper Sukanya Chor Charoenying will never forget her World Cup
debut five years ago
McDonald's Vietnam has apologized for its new slogan that "used inappropriate
words" alluding to the death of a Chinese man who committed suicide.
Malaysia's air passenger volume rose 16.1% year on year to 22.6 million in the
first quarter, showing a recovery trajectory from Covid.
Milan Design Week featured Grohe SPA, a premium sub-brand for bathroom solutions
and kitchen fittings that showcases transformative water power.
Vietnamese and Cambodian police jointly raided a casino at the border, capturing
two fugitives accused of murder.
China's factory output and retail sales beat expectations in the January-February
period, marking a solid start for 2024 and offering some relief to policymakers
even as weakness in the property sector remains a drag on the economy and
confidence. ...
My good morning turned sour when I encountered a man who spit indiscriminately
while driving.
A man was found deceased within the engine of a Delta Air Lines aircraft at Salt
Lake City International Airport in the U.S., bound for San Francisco.
A captain of an airline, along with his lover, were arrested for running a
prostitution ring in HCMC that charged clients up to thousands of U.S. dollars.
A Chinese man in Hanoi has been accused of forming a drug trafficking ring that
brought 1.3 tons of ketamine into Vietnam.
Instead of treating AI as a threat, why not find a way to cooperate?
Despite a job at the worlds top technology company, a wife and kids, a big house
and a nice car, Tran Quang Vinh still felt empty and lonely inside.
The average monthly income of workers in the first half of this year has reached
VND7.5 million ($295), marking a 7.4% increase from the same period last year,
according to the General Statistics Office.
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi's
blushes as holders Argentina defeated Ecuador in a penalty shoot-out to book their
place in the Copa America semi-finals on Thursday.
Miss Vietnam 2016 Do My Linh, daughter-in-law of Do Quang Hien, chairman of Saigon
Two restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City and one in Da Nang received one Michelin star
at a ceremony on Thursday night, raising the total number of Vietnam's Michelin-
starred dining establishments to seven.
The father of Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min on Wednesday denied allegations
of physical and verbal abuse at his South Korean football academy, after a
student's family sued him and his coaches.
Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty on his return after breaking his nose but Robert
Lewandowski's reply meant France and Poland drew 1-1 in their final group game at
Euro 2024 on Tuesday.
Donald Sutherland, the Canadian actor whose wry, arrestingly off-kilter screen
presence spanned more than half a century of films from M.A.S.H. to The Hunger
Games, has died. He was 88.
Vietnam and Russia have issued a Joint Statement on deepening their comprehensive
strategic partnership, building on the achievements of the three-decade
implementation of their Treaty on Principles of Friendly Relations.
Beaches on Singapore's top resort island of Sentosa, which also house luxury
waterfront homes, were shuttered on Saturday due to an oil spill at a nearby port,
maritime authorities said.
Laos and Thailand have commenced a trial run of the new cross-border railway
service before its official launch in the next few months.
Low-cost airline Scoot said recent flight cancelations were triggered by a shortage
of spare parts that resulted from global supply chain issues.
India begins voting Friday in a six-week election, with Hindu nationalist Prime
Minister Narendra Modi's victory all but assured.
At least 50 people were hurt when a Boeing 787 operated by Latam Airlines dropped
abruptly mid-flight from Sydney to Auckland on Monday, according to the airline and
a New Zealand health service organization that treated the injured.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 1.66% to 1,247.35 points Friday, the lowest in a
week.
Esteemed guests including Rihanna, Mark Zuckerberg, and Ivanka Trump are set to
embrace "jungle fever" attire in India for a zoo excursion on Saturday, marking a
highlight of the pre-wedding celebrations of billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son.
I have read a lot of information about shrimp shells containing a high amount of
calcium, so I always try to eat them. However, should I eat shrimp shells? (Hoang,
40, Hanoi)
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who is on a state visit to Vietnam,
received a 21-gun salute at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on Tuesday.
At least 39 people died and nine were receiving treatment for injuries Wednesday
after a fire broke out at a store in the central Chinese province of Jiangxi, state
media reported.
Da Nang will build a central city square next to the Han River at a cost of over
VND1 trillion ($41.16 million).
Hospital patients were evacuated onto a ferry in the Greek port city of
Alexandroupolis on Tuesday away from a wildfire raging uncontrolled for a fourth
day as a new heatwave hit southern Europe.
Ros from Blackpink and Korean actor-singer Cha Eun Woo have been speculated to be
in a relationship for four years, fueled by their similar social media posts and
check-ins at the same locations.
La Maison 1888, the first restaurant in Da Nang to be awarded with one Michelin
star, is located in a luxury resort on Son Tra peninsula and offers French cuisine
combining local ingredients.
Property tycoon Truong My Lan used shell companies and fake contracts to transfer
US$4.5 billion worth of money to and from foreign countries over a decade, the
police said.
A man infected with H5N2 bird flu, the first confirmed human infection with the
strain, died from multiple factors, the WHO said on Friday, adding that
investigations were ongoing.
Six football players in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province were accused of match-
fixing during a V-League 2 game between SHB Da Nang and Dong Nai.
A tourist was fined 3,000 yuan (US$415) by Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Hotel in China
after its surveillance camera revealed he had not stayed in his room overnight.
A 20-minute video capturing an intimate interaction between Chinese actress Hu
Lianxin and her boyfriend has been leaked, according to local media reports.
The Indonesian Ministry of Finance recently announced tax incentives of 5% and 10%
for electric buses with a localization rate of 20% and at least 40%, respectively,
in a bid to spur the use of public transport using electric motors ...
The body of Dang Duy Kien, one of the three sailors killed in a missile attack on
True Confidence, a Barbados-flagged cargo ship, by Houthi forces off the coast of
Yemen on March 6, were brought back to Vietnam on ...
One of U.S. President Joe Biden's key campaign messages, that Donald Trump is a
threat to democracy, is winning over fewer Black supporters and those without
college degrees than other segments of his political base, a Reuters/Ipsos poll
found. ...
Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse were welcomed in New Zealand with a
19-gun salute during a ceremony held Monday in the Kiwi traditional Maori ritual as
they are on an official visit on March 10-11.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 1.25% to 1,212.00 points Friday, lowest in a
week.
A new oceanside, multimedia, multi-sensory show, created by an award-winning French
producer, amazed a full house at the premiere on Jan. 26 in Sunset Town on Phu Quoc
Island.
A gigantic flower pot measuring five meters tall and 3.5 meters across with nine
layers of moth orchids is on sale for VND3.8 billion (US$157,000) at a Hanoi shop.
Hanoi is set to establish a Southeast Asian record with a music and light
performance using 2,024 drones to welcome the Lunar New Year on the night of Feb.
9.
Have townhouse prices in HCMC jumped to a record high of VND350 million (US$14,500)
per square meter due to a lack of supply and strong demand from wealthy buyers?
A Chinese man was sentenced to eight months in jail Friday for stealing from three
passengers on a Scoot flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore last year.
The head of a Buddhist pagoda in Dong Nai Province, who was suspended after some
intimate photos of his with a woman surfaced, wants to return to secular life.
The Lao Cai Peoples Committee in northern Vietnam has fined a company VND650
million ($26,776) following a sludge leakage incident that affected over 100
families.
Police in the central city of Da Nang arrested a 48-year-old man Monday for
allegedly stealing a bag from a South Korean tourist sleeping on a sidewalk.
A pram carrying twin two-year-old girls rolled into the path of an oncoming train
in Sydney on Sunday, police said, in an accident that killed one of the children
and the "heroic" father who dashed to their rescue.
Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh has issued a directive
calling on all citizens to register an account on the iHaNoi app, which aims to
enhance online interactions between citizens, businesses, and local authorities.
A Singaporean woman recently said her family of four were held at Changi Airport
after two water guns were found in their luggage after returning from holiday in
Thailand.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced its support for a ban on e-
cigarettes, citing their negative health impacts as determined by the Ministry of
Health.
The procedures for claiming a tax refund is too complicated for many taxpayers, so
much so that some prefer to forgo the money altogether to avoid the hassles.
Citizens deposits rose 1.6% from the beginning of the year to a new historic peak
of VND6.64 quadrillion ($261 billion) by the end of February, official data shows.
East and Southeast Asia are awash in record amounts of methamphetamine and other
synthetic drugs, the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime said in a new report.
A record was broken ahead of the Memorial Day weekend for the number of airline
travelers screened at U.S. airports, the Transportation Security Administration
said Saturday.
Thailand may have to consider relocating its capital Bangkok because of rising sea
levels, a senior official in the country's climate change office told AFP.
A list of 14 Vietnamese golfers participating in the Vietnam
My family has a couple in their 30s. They have a 10-year-old son who is in 4th
grade, their only child, and they have left him in the care of his maternal
grandparents since he was young.
Authorities in China's city of Xian will spend 700,000 yuan ($97,000) on lottery
tickets to give as prizes to newlyweds who present a marriage certificate, in an
effort to encourage weddings at a time of fewer births.
A university in northern Vietnam recruited up to 600-700% over its admissions quota
and accepted a student who had not graduated from high school while also failing to
produce valid teaching materials.
China's market regulator approved a joint venture set up by Mercedes-Benz (China)
Investment Limited and BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd, the State Administration for
Market Regulation said in a statement released on Sunday.
Japan on Saturday became the fifth nation to achieve a soft lunar landing, but said
its "Moon Sniper" spacecraft was running out of power due to a solar battery
problem.
Two kung fu coaches were handed death sentences in China on Monday, following their
arrest last year for a 1997 poisoning that killed seven children, a court said.
Nguyen Hoang Hieu Minh, 19, says part of how she reached 1.75-meters tall has been
drinking a cup of milk 2-3 times a day.
Explore 10 Christmas-themed cafes in Hanoi that are great for taking photos and
enjoying hot drinks, making it a relaxed choice for a festive outing.
A man and both his son and daughter were killed after their boat capsized during a
fishing trip in Nghe An Province.
A city with so many small alleys cannot be a safe, modern place to live in.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Tuesday urged developed nations to
support and collaborate with poor and developing countries in three priority areas,
enhancing a market economy, infrastructure development and human capital.
Nguyen Thi Bach Van, 66, has become the oldest graduate of Ho Chi Minh City
University of Law, earning a master's degree and inspiring others with her
dedication to lifelong learning.
Denmark's food agency has recalled South Korean instant ramen produced by a brand
popular in the West, warning noodle lovers that they were so hot they might cause
"acute poisoning."
Finance magnate Chen Jinfei played a pivotal role in bringing Chinese-American
actress Liu Yifei from the U.S. to China and helping her fulfill her dream of
becoming an actress.
Singapore immigration officials said they have detained an unidentified man at
Changi Airport for carrying undeclared cash amounting to S$75,166 (US$55,000), a
violation of its laws.
A driver in northern Thai Nguyen Province was fined VND4 million ($157) and had his
license revoked for two months after driving with four women in the trunk.
Readers called for strict punishment against foreigners who were caught in a video
drawing graffiti on storefronts in downtown Ho Chi Minh City earlier this month.
Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to set a Euro record after he was named in Portugal's
26-man 2024 squad, unveiled on Tuesday by coach Roberto Martinez.
Music streaming giant Spotify has been sued in a U.S. federal court for allegedly
underpaying songwriters, composers and publishers by tens of millions of dollars.
British-American actress Lily Collins was seen in a white dress made by designer Do
Manh Cuong while filming the TV series "Emily in Paris."
Viejet opened a direct air route linking Hanoi and Hiroshima on Sunday, marking the
first of its kind connecting Vietnam and the Japanese prefecture.
New York prosecutors said on the first day of Donald Trump's criminal hush money
trial that the former president broke the law and corrupted the 2016 election by
trying to cover up sexual encounters with a porn star and a ...
The Ha Long Carnival 2024 will be a highlight among 186 tourism promotion program
to be held in the northern province of Quang Ninh this year, during which a drone
light show will be performed over Ha Long Bay.
Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges over the death of a
young woman who was fatally shot on the set of a budget Western, U.S. court
documents showed Wednesday.
The cost of the damage wreaked by a huge New Year's Day earthquake that killed at
least 236 people in central Japan could reach $17.6 billion, a government official
said Friday.
A court in the southern Long An Province handed jail terms of two to eight years
Wednesday to nine men who beat a 16-year-old boy to death in 2022.
Investors in Novaland
Fried spring rolls feature a filling of meat, shrimp, and vegetables, and this
Hanoi dish is a cherished culinary tradition during Lunar New Year feast and other
festive occasions.
A Turkish court on Tuesday ordered the arrest of Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca
for punching a referee in the face at the end of a Super Lig match, and also
remanded in custody two other suspects over the violence, the ...
Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.5% to 3.0% this year, unchanged from a
previous forecast, a leading joint business group said on Wednesday.
From Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, Hoi An ancient town in Vietnam to Wat Phra
Chetuphon Pagoda in Thailand, here is a list of 10 most loved tourist attractions
in Asia as voted by Tripadvisor readers.
Vung Tau, a popular beach destination near HCMC, was Vietnamese tourists' favorite
place to escape this year's heat wave, followed by the central-coastal beach town
of Phan Thiet, Agoda reported.
Global airlines on Monday raised their profit forecast for 2024 and projected
industry wide revenues just shy of $1 trillion as a record number of travelers
board flights.
My parents, planning to use all their savings to jointly purchase a plot of land
with me, stated that they must be listed as its owners.
Over 350 workers at a South Korean company in Vinh Phuc Province suffered food
poisoning after eating lunch on Tuesday.
Asias top five billionaires, led by Indias Mukesh Ambani, have a collective net
worth of US$371 billion as of Tuesday, according to Forbes India.
Thai authorities intercepted a tonne of crystal methamphetamine in one of the
kingdom's biggest ever single seizures of the illegal drug, police said Sunday.
The Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourisms Office recently issue a
notice warning foreign tourists against unlawful foreign currency trade at
unauthorized establishments.
Miss Korea 2002 Keum Nana, 41, quietly married Yoon Il Jeong, the chairman of a
construction conglomerate who is 30 years her senior.
Tim Cook on Tuesday attended a class at Hanoi Star primary and secondary school
during his first visit to Vietnam.
A Hanoi 12th grader has been accepted to 11 U.S. universities, including two Ivy
League schools Yale and Cornell.
Bus drivers in the South Korean capital of Seoul ended an hours-long strike on
Thursday after a deal was reached between the city's bus union and its employers
over a wage hike, easing the commute for the city of more ...
Under intense pressure to give birth to a boy during the Year of the Dragon, some
Vietnamese parents are turning to remedies cloaked in the promise of ensuring a
male heir, even at the risk of their health and safety.
Northern Vietnam will experience a period of high humidity starting Tuesday,
potentially lasting until March 17.
Son Heung-min said South Korea had been given "a big wake-up call" after toiling
into the Asian Cup knockout rounds with a madcap 3-3 draw against Malaysia on
Thursday.
The story of a Chinese tourist who bought a cheap tour package to Southeast Asia
and was kidnapped for three years recently went viral on Chinese social media.
Crying in a hospital bed with a nebulizer mask on his tiny face, one-month-old
Ayansh Tiwari has a thick, hacking cough. His doctors blame the acrid air that
blights New Delhi every year.
Eggs are a protein-high and calorie-low food source, so eating them correctly may
help a lot in losing weight.
A woman in HCMC died after colliding with steel beams carried on a cyclo and
falling off her motorbike on Tuesday.
A lagoon linking a residential area with an estuary in central Vietnam has become a
landfill as locals keep dumping trash there.
U.S. President Joe Biden used the formal setting of the White House Oval Office on
Sunday to ask Americans to lower the political temperature and remember they are
neighbors after a would-be assassin wounded Republican rival Donald Trump.
England's quest for a first major tournament win in 58 years remained alive after
another late fightback before beating Switzerland 5-3 on penalties to book their
place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals on Saturday.
The latest data from the Australian government shows a drop by nearly 30% in study
visa grants for offshore applicants in the first four months of 2024 compared to
the same period last year.
Winnie Chin, the 1981 Miss Hong Kong runner-up, claims her estranged husband Philip
Ma has begun a relationship with the 2022 Miss Hong Kong winner Denice Lam despite
their ongoing divorce proceedings.
Philippine authorities have launched a crackdown on illegal offshore gambling
operators, several run by Chinese firms, as calls to ban these activities mount due
to their alleged links to criminal syndicates.
The world has never had so many rich people and their investments in soaring stock
markets have made them wealthier than ever recorded, according to a study published
last week.
Indonesian police have arrested one of Thailand's "most wanted" fugitives who was
on the run after escaping custody in Thailand last year, a senior police official
said Sunday.
My husband took a taxi back to the city after my family criticized him for not
helping to prepare for my brothers wedding ceremony in my hometown.
Microsoft pledged a $2.2 billion investment in artificial intelligence and cloud
computing in Malaysia on Thursday to help develop the country's AI infrastructure.
The U.S. dollar fell slightly against the Vietnamese dong Tuesday after a three
sessions rising.
Angry Chinese fans rounded on their football team on Tuesday after a "disastrous"
defeat to hosts Qatar left them needing a miracle to qualify for the knockout
stages of the Asian Cup.
Prince Mateen of Brunei and his bride Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah captivated 5,000
guests, including international royalty and world leaders, with a showcase of
luxurious culinary delights in a grand celebration.
Singapore's prime minister announced on Thursday the resignation of his transport
chief after he was charged with 27 offenses in a corruption probe that has also
ensnared a billionaire hotel tycoon.
Footballer Hwang Ui-jo, currently under investigation over filming a sexual
interaction with a woman without consent, has been booked for additional
allegations of illegally revealing the victims personal details.
Nam Vang noodle soup features a combination of noodles, broth, shrimp, liver, and
quail eggs, creating a blend of colors, aromas, and flavors that draw diners'
attention at first sight.
Anisha Rosnah Isa-Kalebic, the bride of Prince Mateen of Brunei, dazzled attendees
in a traditional outfit designed by renowned Malaysian designer Teh Firdaus during
a pre-wedding ceremony.
Tu Te Caf, at Hanoi's center, features a fresh green atmosphere filled with trees
and vintage decor, encouraging patrons to unwind with every sip providing a
soothing experience.
Model Caroline Werner was arrested in Brazil for walking her dogs topless and now
faces a potential jail term of three months to a year if convicted.
Forty-year-old Australian tourist Craig Clive Hilton received a six-week jail
sentence in Singapore for assaulting a local security officer while vacationing
with his family.
Some bank customers have seen their accounts drained minutes after being directed
on the phone to download a fake app by a government impersonator.
President To Lam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, National Assembly chairman Tran
Thanh Man along with other current and former officials of the Party and the state
participated in a mourning ceremony for Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in
...
Students in Ho Chi Minh City had an average English score of 6.73 out of 10 for
this year's high-school graduation exam, a slight decrease compared to last year
but still leading the country, while Hanoi dropped in the ranking. ...
The PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2024 is set to become a major fixture on the
international motorsport calendar, taking place from Oct. 25-27 at the Chang
International Circuit in Buriram province.
Hoang Thi Thu Ha and her team waited at Dien Bien Province General Hospital for a
17-year-old pregnant girl in critical condition due to premature labor and
eclampsia seizures.
Some services of game distributing platform Steam are now blocked in Vietnam
because after its developer failed to cooperate with authorities, a senior
government official has told VnExpress.
It took me a decade of hard work to be able to start my own business, while some
people become managers right after graduation at their parents companies.
Last month, the marketing community heard rumors of the brutal acceptance rate of
only 1 out of 150 candidates for a leadership position at Vietnam's largest dairy
company.
Actress Kyoko Fukada has been absent from public view since the scandal involving
her infidelity with a film director while having engaged.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Thursday it expects to open a new channel to
the Port of Baltimore by the end of April, freeing up commercial shipping blocked
by a collapsed bridge, and then restore port access to ...
Pressed by parents to pose in videos with make-up and skincare products, pre-teen
girls dubbed "Sephora Kids" have taken TikTok by storm in a trend that some
specialists brand a danger to children's mental and physical health.
My husband, with a background in accounting, has remained jobless for the last four
years.
Reigning U.S. Amateur champion Nick Dunlap became the first amateur since 1991 to
win a PGA Tour title, winning a back-nine showdown on Sunday to capture the
American Express tournament.
Two Chinese men got stuck in an elevator on the 20th floor of a hotel in Nha Trang
for an hour, prompting a wall to be broken down to save them.
Estes Carter Thompson III, a 37-year-old former flight attendant with American
Airlines, was arrested in Virginia following allegations of recording a 14-year-old
girl in an airplane bathroom.
In a bowl of Hai Phong-style crab noodle soup, reddish-brown noodles meld into
golden broth, revealing a natural sweetness, featuring crab meat, crab roe, pork
fat, and fried shallots.
South Korea launched their campaign for a first Asian Cup since 1960 with a 3-1 win
over Bahrain while fellow former champions Iraq beat Indonesia by the same
scoreline Monday.
A man has died after setting fire to himself at a DUI police checkpoint in Ho Chi
Minh City, and the police said he did that out of lovesickness.
A street in HCMC's District 12 that used to be flooded for six months in a year has
been repaired with money contributed by over 100 local residents.
Gold bar prices experienced a decline on Thursday afternoon, following a directive
from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to minimize the disparity between domestic and
international gold prices.
A Hanoi PE teacher has been arrested for failing to exercise care during a swimming
class and causing the drowning death of a ninth grader.
An Air Europa flight headed from Madrid to Montevideo, Uruguay, was diverted to a
Brazilian airport on Monday after hitting severe turbulence, the carrier said, and
30 passengers experienced minor injuries, local health authorities said.
The Singaporean police said more than 110 suspicious bank accounts with over
US$400,000 have been blocked by the United Overseas Bank (UOB) or seized by the
police in a joint operation targeting money mules.
Chinas top 4 tech moguls, with a combined net worth of $165 billion, have made
their companies global leaders in e-commerce, social media, and online gaming,
according to Chinese magazine New Fortune.
A Singaporean faith leader was jailed for 10 years on Wednesday for swindling
millions of dollars from her followers and using violent punishments to discipline
those who disobeyed her, local media reported.
A man in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai has been arrested after his wife
reported him over growing nearly 500 opium plants at their home to the police.
Chinese-American actress Liu Yifei, 37, takes on the role of a 22-year-old art
student in the TV drama series "The Tale of Rose," directed by Wong Jun.
An explosion and fire on a wooden fishing boat at sea killed six Filipino
crewmembers while six others were rescued in the nighttime darkness, coast guard
officials said Thursday.
International defender Khuzaimi Piee became the fourth top-flight Malaysian
footballer this month to become a victim of crime after police said Thursday his
house was burgled.
Thai police have raided a massive illegal bitcoin mining operation in the country,
seizing almost $2 million worth of equipment, officers said Friday.
A photo of Moon Seo-yoon, the granddaughter of Shinsegae chairwoman Lee Myung-hee,
with trainees at record label The Black Label has sparked speculation of her
imminent debut as a K-pop idol.
Al Nassr crushed Inter Miami 6-0 as injury ruled Cristiano Ronaldo out of a much-
hyped showdown with Lionel Messi, who was limited to a late substitute appearance
in Thursday's friendly in Riyadh.
A Singapore court sentenced a South African man to two years in jail on Friday for
smuggling rhino horns, the heaviest sentence ever handed down in the city-state for
smuggling wildlife parts.
Estes Carter Thompson III, a 37-year-old former flight attendant with American
Airlines, was arrested in Virginia following allegations of recording a 14-year-old
girl in an airplane bathroom.
Masatada Ishii made an inauspicious debut as Thailand coach with a 0-5 defeat
against his native country Japan on Jan. 1.
Lisa of Blackpink was spotted accompanied by a personal guard of Frdric Arnault,
son of LVMH's founder Bernard Arnaukt, at a hotpot eatery in Paris.
A 14-year-old girl in central Quang Nam Province was sold off for VND38 million
($1,567) by her employer at a karaoke parlor.
The Philippines is to launch five coast guard vessels worth half a billion dollars
through a Japanese government loan, a senior official said Thursday, to improve its
patrol capability in disputed waters of the South China Sea.
A man in HCMC jumped into a canal to protest his tricycle being seized by traffic
police officers for numerous violations.
A beauty queen in the Central Highlands' Lam Dong Province has been arrested for
allegedly tricking a man in a land sale, stealing VND1.8 billion ($74,120) from
him.
Runners dressed up as a pink Kitty, a mermaid, Nemo, a dinosaur and other
characters added fun to VM Nha Trang race on Sunday.
Police in central Quang Nam Province have busted a ring organizing bets for matches
at the ongoing Euro 2024 and Copa America competitions, with transactions amounting
to over VND50 billion (US$1.9 million) within eight days.
President Vladimir Putin and a high-ranking delegation of Russia left Hanoi on
Thursday night, wrapping up their state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of
Vietnam's Communist Party Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
A volcano in western Indonesia erupted on Thursday, spewing an ash cloud two
kilometers into the sky as authorities warned residents over potential dangers from
cold lava flows.
Police in Ho Chi Minh City fined a man VND1.5 million (US$60) and suspended his
license for two months for driving an SUV equipped with flashing lights.
Four men were commended by Hanoi's Cau Giay District for their attempts to save
victims from a house fire on Trung Kinh Street, which killed 14 people.
After nearly a year of trotting the globe non-stop, Dung and Chiaki are now used to
waking up in strange, new places each and every morning.
A Hanoi court on Monday sentenced 21 individuals to 6-18 years in prison for
participating in an international money laundering network led by Chinese
nationals.
Chinese tech giant Alibaba intends to construct a data center in Vietnam to locally
store data to align with the countrys legal requirement.
A Thai man was sentenced to four years in jail in Da Nang for trying to smuggle 20
iPhones through customs.
Malaysian netizens took to social media to express their outrage after their
government has listed bak kut teh, a hearty dish of pork ribs simmered in herbs and
spices, as one of "heritage" dishes in a Muslim-dominant country.
A Singapore court sentenced a South African man to two years in jail on Friday for
smuggling rhino horns, the heaviest sentence ever handed down in the city-state for
smuggling wildlife parts.
Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Sunday with
a labored 2-0 win over a Kyrgyzstan side who played most of the second half with
nine men.
Craftsmanship, coconut rice paper production, and savoring lobster dishes define a
5-hour exploration of Song Cau Town, offering a glimpse into Phu Yen Province's
cultural heritage and culinary traditions.
From a broken VND600 million ($24,000) Porsche gearbox to hitting a rock on the
highway, these car repair and insurance disputes garnered the most attention on
VnExpress in 2023.
Two Colorado paramedics were found guilty of criminally negligent homicide by a
jury on Friday for their role in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, who died after
police roughly detained him, put him in a choke hold, and the ...
Actress Angelina Jolie has expressed her desire to leave Hollywood and move to
Cambodia, citing the former as a not healthy and a shallow place.
Chinese police have detained a worker from major beer maker Tsingtao Brewery who
was filmed urinating in a malt container, a week after the incident went viral on
social media and hit the companys shares.
A beauty salon in Da Nang City has been fined VND320 million (US$13,120) for
various violations including having a janitor stretch the face skin for a customer
in August.
Thai Son, a subsidiary of Vinhomes, plans to build an urban area and a golf course
in two northern localities at a cost of VND23.4 trillion (US$962 million).
I was raised in a small village in the Mekong Delta, where, before 1975, getting
admission to a university was a rare academic achievement.
In order to truly grasp the essence of Hanoi, one must visit a tra da via he
(sidewalk iced-tea stall), where one can listen, observe, and fully immerse oneself
in the city's vibe.
A fertilizer production plant in the Long An Province neighboring HCMC has been
fined over VND300 million (US$11,800) for discharging waste into the river,
preventing hundreds of households from irrigating.
Team Da Nang Vietnam and France's Arteventia had a breathtaking display at the
opening of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2024 (DIFF) above the Han
River on Saturday night.
At least nine Indian trekkers died in the Himalayas after getting trapped during a
blizzard, authorities said on Thursday, as rescue teams airlifted their bodies and
five survivors to safety.
A Russian man in Nha Trang in the central Khanh Hoa Province stopped his motorbike
by the road and blocked vehicles, jumping on cars while screaming and smashing
things.
Businesses making batteries, sustainable materials and electric vehicles and
recycling used materials are looking for investors in a bid to expand to take
advantage of Vietnams booming green economy.
The Philippines national football team's preliminary roster for their 2026 World
Cup qualifiers matches against Vietnam and Indonesia next month includes a squad
majority of 22 naturalized players.
Super Hi International (9658.HK) jumped 38% in its debut on Nasdaq, giving the
operator of Chinese hotpot restaurant chain Haidilao a valuation of about $1.74
billion.
The Philippine government has announced it will tighten rules for the issuance of
tourist visas to Chinese citizens "amid a high number of fraudulent applications."
At least five people were killed and 33 injured after a tornado struck the Chinese
city of Guangzhou on Saturday, state media reported.
The State Bank of Vietnam on Thursday canceled a gold bar auction for the second
time this week due to low participation.
The 160-year-old Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens has changed compared to photos
dated a century ago.
Before leaving for Australia I had held a Vietnamese driver's license for about 10
years.
A day after his high-profile release from detention, Thailand's former premier
Thaksin Shinawatra met with prosecutors on Monday to discuss allegations he
insulted the powerful monarchy, during which he appeared "truly ill", a senior
official said.
The teacher who was locked in by her students in northern Tuyen Quang Province
received a warning for "insufficient educational conduct," while the students were
suspended for a week.
Around 200 police officers in Hai Phong narrowed down a list of four suspects for a
murder committed 13 years ago before one of them, repented, finally confessed.
A fire erupted at a fast-food restaurant by the entrance of the Lotte Mart shopping
center in District 7, HCMC, causing widespread panic among staff and customers.
Action star Vin Diesel has been accused of sexually assaulting his assistant in an
Atlanta hotel room over a decade ago, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.
Actress Angelina Jolie has expressed her desire to leave Hollywood and move to
Cambodia, citing the former as a not healthy and a shallow place.
China has executed a South Korean national for drug trafficking, Beijing's foreign
ministry said, the first time such a sentence has been carried out on a citizen of
that country in almost a decade.
An appeal court in the northern Bac Ninh Province has concluded that Techcombank
and Vietcombank have no responsibilities over the loss of VND26.5 billion (US$1.04
million) from a customer's accounts, attributing it as her own fault.
Saigon Commercial Bank, from whom property tycoon Truong My Lan caused a loss of
VND677 trillion ($27 billion), has requested local authorities not to seize an
asset related to the case.
Experts at cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Vietnam have issued a warning about voice
bots tricking users into giving up their OTP (One-Time-Password) codes through
automatic phone calls known as "robocalls."
My sister and I face the possibility of inheriting a VND10 billion (US$393,000)
debt left by our father, even though we did not receive any portion of our
inherited home.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking partnerships with at least 11
international airlines in a bid to bolster rising and mature markets in the second
half of this year.
Malaysia, famous for its diverse mix of cultures, has beat Singapore and Thailand
to become the most loved country in Asia, according to a survey by American
financial website Insider Monkey.
Vietnam has been drawn into Group B with Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar and Laos
at the 2024 ASEAN Cup, previously the AFF Cup.
Around 64% of Singaporean workers are willing to move abroad for their careers,
down from 87% in the pre-Covid 2018, a new study has found.
Chicilon Media uses a pioneering strategy to expand its market, prioritizing the
selection of optimal installation locations and investing in technology to create
competitive advantages.
Vietnam showcased superiority with a 2-0 win against Malaysia in the U23 Asian Cup
on Saturday, said The New Straits Times.
Traffic on a street at the eastern entrance to HCMC was heavily congested on Monday
due to issues with the construction of a footbridge for the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien
metro line.
Indias low-cost airline IndiGo was slapped with a Rs12 million (US$144,000) fine
for allowing passengers have dinner right on the tarmac while waiting for a delayed
flight at Mumbai Airport.
Bui Van Hiep was inside his house in Quang Nam Province in central Vietnam Tuesday
when a loud explosion shook it and debris of a fallen aircraft were scattered
everywhere.
Property developer Vinhomes plans to start operating a 240-hectare urban complex at
a cost of VND23.3 trillion (US$958,850) in the northern port city of Hai Phong in
2026.
A court has ordered a $1.14 billion worldwide asset freeze on the founders of
collapsed cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, the Singapore-based
firm's liquidators said Thursday.
A Korean Cultural Day is slated for Saturday in the ancient city of Hoi An, a
UNESCO heritage site in the central province of Quang Nam.
The Health Ministry has called for vigilance against a rise of respiratory
diseases, including Covid-19, flu, and a new illness emerging among children in
China.
Upgrading to a new electronic bill system that allows real-time sales updates to
the government is a costly and unnecessary process, fuel retailers say.
A team of robots digging a ditch in HCMC's Thu Duc City has weakened a
neighborhood's soil structure so badly that some 15 homes are crumbling and sinking
into the ground.
A cruise ship capsized after being caught in a tornado on Bangtaboon River, Ban
Laem district in Phetchaburi province of Thailand, killing a tourist.
A Chinese couple has gone viral on social media for their lavish wedding gestures,
which included giving each guest an $800 envelope, arranging five-star hotel
accommodations, and providing chauffeured Rolls-Royces and Bentleys for
transportation.
Private carrier Vietjet announced its new route linking the central province of
Khanh Hoa's Nha Trang beach city to South Koreas Daegu city at a culture-tourism
cooperation promotion forum held in Seoul on July 1.
Farmers in Haian City in eastern China have harvested their first durians and will
sell them to the local market, which can be a threat to Thailand, the biggest
exporter of durian to China.
France drew 0-0 against the Netherlands without Kylian Mbappe as both teams took a
step closer to the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Friday, while Ukraine earned an
emotional win over Slovakia.
Popular American burger chain In-N-Out will hold a one-day pop-up event in
Singapore on Friday, marking its return to the city-state after five years.
The Japanese dog whose photo inspired a generation of oddball online jokes and the
$23-billion Dogecoin cryptocurrency beloved by Elon Musk died on Friday, her owner
said.
Thailand head coach Masatada Ishii considers new Vietnam coach Kim Sang-sik a
mystery, and appreciates Indonesias chances in the 2024 ASEAN Cup, formerly the AFF
Cup.
Police in Hanois Soc Son District said Friday that the man suspected of killing a
woman by stabbing her repeatedly in public on Monday has died.
Thousands of people withstood the elements to welcome a parade on Tuesday to
commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victorious battle of Dien Bien Phu.
A zoo in China's Jiangsu Province has garnered unwanted attention on social media
for painting chow chow dogs and claiming them to be "panda dogs."
Police in the central Quang Tri Province have arrested a local man for illegally
taking 19 Vietnamese to Taiwan by disguising them as fishermen.
Niclas Fuellkrug gave Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 home win over Paris Saint-Germain in
their Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday.
A teenager from England has been rescued after getting lost for eight hours in Lau
Chai Province national park, home to Mount Fansipan, Inchochina's tallest, in
Vietnam's remote northern borderlands.
Vietnam drew 1-1 with Myanmar in their first match of Group A at the 2024 AFC
Futsal Asian Cup on Wednesday.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 0.15% to 1,252.73 points Thursday after a three-
day gaining streak.
A Chinese tourist was charged with three counts of theft on Monday for stealing
cash worth US$23,250 from three passengers on a flight from HCMC to Singapore.
A man in northern Vietnam has received jail terms for breaking into two stores and
stealing 42 phones while working as a police officer.
A make-up artist and stylist has been arrested for allegedly acting as a pimp for
models, beauty queens and popular TikTokers.
At least 119 people were killed in an overnight earthquake that struck a remote
pocket of Nepal, officials said Saturday, as security forces deployed to assist
with a frantic rescue effort.
English is a universal language now and studying it early is never a waste.
While every tourist since 1889 has marveled at the Eiffel Tower, Paris Mayor Anne
Hidalgo wants Olympic visitors to look beyond the city's most famous landmark and
immerse themselves in the lifestyle of the capital, which has undergone a
transformation ...
Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has called on governors and tourism
authorities to further develop infrastructure and offerings as well as explore
measures to position the country as a global tourism hub.
Chinese tourists regained their status as the world's biggest tourism spenders,
with their expenditure abroad last year topping US$196.5 billion, according to a
report by the World Tourism Organization.
Removing the cap on credit growth could lead to a surge in bad debts, threatening
the safety of the banking system, the State Bank of Vietnam has said.
Thailand is the top destination in Asia among European tourists, followed by
Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and the Philippines, according to a survey by
international online travel booking Agoda.
Bank deposit interest rates could increase by up to 1 percentage point in the
second half of this year from the current 5%, a senior banker said.
Singapore-flagged container ship Interasia Pursuit and a barge collided on the Dong
Nai River in southern Vietnam Thursday, causing nine containers on the latter to
fall overboard.
Malaysian property developer Gamuda Land has unveiled Eaton Park, a high-end
apartment project in Ho Chi Minh City, with the aim to develop around 2,000 units.
British University Vietnam offers equal opportunities for talented candidates with
diverse strengths to access international education standards and pursue a premium
British degree.
Speculators in Hanoi keep relisting their old apartments for sale multiple times at
higher prices each time, causing a bubble, experts warn.
Georgina Rodriguez, who has two kids with Portuguese football superstar Cristiano
Ronaldo, was complimented for her figure during a recent vacation.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold ring price jumped 1.46% to VND73.05 million ($2.926.10)
per tael Saturday morning, a new historic level.
A massive fire on Friday devastated Cara Delevingne's Los Angeles residence,
leaving the $7 million mansion in ruins.
A Hong Kong court on Monday ordered the liquidation of property company China
Evergrande Group, a move likely to send ripples through China's crumbling financial
markets as policymakers scramble to contain the deepening crisis.
China has expelled nine military officials from its parliament, including four
generals of the army's strategic missile unit, in a sweeping reshuffle following
the appointment of a new defense minister.
A man was discovered Thursday hidden in the landing gear compartment of a
commercial aircraft that flew into Paris from Algeria with severe hypothermia but
alive, French authorities said.
U.S. regulators have identified the use of artificial intelligence as a
vulnerability in the financial system for the first time, according to a report
released on Thursday.
Vietnam has lifted a halt on importing wild animals either dead or alive, with
Covid-19 now downgraded to a common disease.
A man stopped Truong Thi Kim Loan as she was passing by and offered to sell her a
mangled VND100,000 ($4) note, a corner of which had been burned off.
A 27-year-old woman died after having fillers injected for a breast enhancement
procedure at a hotel in HCMC.
The New Zealand defense force plane flying New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher
Luxon to Japan broke down on Sunday, forcing the Prime Minister to take a
commercial flight, his office confirmed on Monday.
Actress Ngo Thanh Van and her chef husband Huy Tran's new vegetarian restaurant in
Saigon features interesting dishes, drawing large crowds and making customers wait
up to an hour for a table.
The top five most valuable football teams in the world, including Real Madrid and
Manchester United, have a combined worth of $29 billion as of May, according to
Forbes.
Businesswoman Nguyen Thi Chung rushed to Warsaws 44 Marywilska shopping center
after receiving a fire alert at 3 a.m., only to helplessly watch flames consume her
livelihood.
Eugene Keith Galbraith, former BCA senior executive, joins Techcombank to enhance
customer trust and help the bank become a regional leader and customer choice
partner.
Food exporters are seeing a recovery in orders though admittedly they have yet to
climb back to the levels of past years.
Georgina Rodriguez, who has two kids with Portuguese football superstar Cristiano
Ronaldo, was complimented for her figure during a recent vacation.
When Simon Harris became Ireland's prime minister-in-waiting in March, he turned to
a favored platform to express himself: TikTok.
Migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar who plan to go home during the
Songkran holidays or any time between April 1 and May 15 may not need a re-entry
permit, if a proposal by Thailand's Labor Ministry is approved ...
Former health minister Nguyen Thanh Long has admitted to a court he received
US$2.25 million from a Covid-19 test kit-making company but denied asking for the
bribe.
The year that is ending was a modest one for the automobile industry marked by a
plethora of discounts that failed to sustain sales, recalls and entry by Chinese
brands.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh wants Turkey to start negotiating a free trade
agreement with Vietnam to establish a deeper trade partnership between the two
countries.
A woman and two children were killed Tuesday when a two-story house in Ho Chi Minh
Citys District 8 was allegedly set on fire.
A janitor at Can Tho airport in southern Vietnam reported a missing diamond to
related units and helped return it back to its owner.
A man in central Nghe An Province said he was swindled over VND500 million
($20,555) after joining a Telegram group for casual sex.
The Ha Giang Loop, a journey that surpasses expectations with its natural beauty
and thrilling adventures, is casting a spell on foreign travelers.
A gunman fatally shot 57-year-old radio anchor Juan Jumalon at his private home in
the Philippines during a live morning broadcast.
A Ho Chi Minh City woman says that after offering her a VND2-million abortion, a
clinic got her on the operating table before demanding she pay VND29 million
($1,189) instead.
Mu Cang Chai, a mountain district in the northern province of Yen Bai famous for
its terraced rice fields, will be developed into a national tourist area under a
government plan.
A friend just contacted me for advice because her daughter insisted on returning
home after a few months at a university overseas.
Malaysian passport holders applying for a 30-day double-entry e-visa to India will
not have to pay fees starting from July 1 as part of Indian governments efforts to
boost tourism between the two countries.
To make money to support their families, many people consider their company their
home. They do not dare to look for lighter jobs because their family living
standards would have to decrease with a lower income.
Italian designer Maria Giovanna Costa showcased a collection inspired by Vietnamese
traditional fashion items such as the ao dai (Vietnamese tunic), conical hat, and
lotus flowers at the Vietnam International Fashion Week.
Romania won at a major international tournament for the first time in 24 years on
Monday as they beat Ukraine 3-0 at Euro 2024, helped by two errors from goalkeeper
Andriy Lunin.
A floating lake found at Thung Cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Parks top global
cave system in central Vietnam boasts surreal beauty and will immediately be
developed for tourism.
I prefer a large, ventilated area, yet my wife insists on keeping the doors shut
and the air conditioner running even when she cooks, trapping strong food smells in
our home.
Three Japanese teachers were each sentenced to two years in jail on Thursday for
negligence during a 2017 mountaineering trip in which seven students were killed in
an avalanche.
The Communist Party's Central Committee has reached a consensus on plans for
Vietnam's president and National Assembly chairperson positions, Party General
Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong said Saturday.
Amid escalating tensions between neighbors in urban areas, the growing pet trade
exposes a critical regulatory gap, underscoring the urgent need for noise and
cleanliness guidelines.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index on Tuesday fell 1.08% to 1,177.40 points as it
struggled to bounce back from a near three-month low.
Tourists visiting the southern Spanish city of Seville may soon have to pay a fee
to explore the wide, ornate Plaza de Espana square, the city hall said, as part of
plans to control tourist overload in a public open ...
I tried searching for a few real-estate keywords recently. "Housing crisis" had
over 20.3 million results in 0.22 seconds, while "global housing crisis" yielded a
modest number of 14.5 million results in 0.44 seconds.
The death toll from a landslide that struck a remote and mountainous part of
southwestern China reached 20 on Tuesday, state media said, as rescuers raced to
find those still trapped under the debris.
The year that is ending was a modest one for the automobile industry marked by a
plethora of discounts that failed to sustain sales, recalls and entry by Chinese
brands.
Vietnams fruit and vegetable exports are estimated to reach a new record of $5.6
billion this year, up 65.5% from 2022 thanks to a surge in demand from China.
A cold front expected in Vietnam Saturday morning could plunge temperatures in
Hanoi to 11 degrees at the lowest, with mountainous areas potentially experiencing
a frosty 3 degrees.
A 38-year-old passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight in the U.S. was detained
after opening an emergency exit door and climbing onto the wing.
At least 35 people were killed in southeastern Benin on Saturday after a fire broke
out at a shop where witnesses said gasoline was being unloaded, a justice ministry
representative said.
The Hanoi police have arrested a man for allegedly kidnapping a seven-year-old boy
and demanding a VND15-billion (US$628,200) ransom from his family.
Social media users were outraged after seeing a couple eating from a rice cooker
they brought onto a China Railway high-speed train despite a ban on high-powered
electrical appliances.
Thailand has raised this year's foreign tourist arrival target to 36.7 million, 1
million higher than the previous forecast as it has witnessed travel fever in the
first half, a tourism official said.
There are countless justifications to suggest which of Vietnam's two biggest
cities, Hanoi and Saigon, is more favorable to travel to. This article picks out a
few for each city.
Do Quoc Trong, 22, has just won the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship, which
will allow him to complete a master's program at three top universities in France
free of charge.
The National Assembly (NA) would dismiss To Lam from his current position as public
security minister, in preparation for a vote in which he is the president
candidate.
The board of directors of stock brokerage VNDirect has approved the acquisition of
a maximum of 15% stake in Goldsun Food, the operator of 14 restaurant chains.
KMS Technology, a leading software services provider in healthcare, digital
finance, and enterprise software, is currently operating with over 1,000
technologists in the U.S., Vietnam, and Mexico.
Under the midday heat, hundreds of students at Tan Lap Primary School in the
northern mountainous province of Dien Bien lined up to take a cooling shower.
American singer Nicole Scherzinger, former member of girl group The Pussycat Dolls,
has posted a series of videos featuring Singaporean tourist landmarks on her
Instagram.
Swiss tennis star Roger Federer is visiting Hoi An City in central Vietnam with his
family and staying at a local 5-star resort.
Vietnam's consumer price index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, climbed 3.77%
year-on-year in the first quarter.
Labor minister Dao Ngoc Dung has committed violations involving a scandalous
business and should receive disciplinary actions.
A study of frozen blood samples has turned up a trove of proteins that may predict
several forms of dementia more than 10 years before the disease is diagnosed,
researchers from the U.K. and China reported on Monday.
Le Thi Chuc Phuong, a 43-year-old Vietnamese-South Korean woman, has been arrested
for allegedly defrauding hundreds seeking employment in South Korea, resulting in a
theft of VND10.5 billion (US$427,800).
Lisa of Blackpink is confirmed to attend the 2024 Gala des Pices Jaunes, a concert
run by the "Fondation des Hopitaux," a charity led by France's First Lady Brigitte
Macron.
A ring of suspected traffickers, comprising two women and a man, were arrested for
allegedly posing as marriage brokers to trick Vietnamese women into being sold into
captivity in China
Importing electricity from Laos is an affordable solution for resolving power
shortages in the north and also a means to fulfill a 2016 agreement with the
country, analysts say.
English will no longer be a compulsory subject in Vietnams national high school
graduation exam in 2025, and readers dont see that as a good idea.
Chinese top actress Yang Zi has been the target of false advertising criticisms
ever since she appeared in a shampoo commercial wearing a wig.
After leaving his job as a chef, Nguyen Thanh Nam embarked on a journey across
Vietnam, delving into the culinary traditions of each region, finding his calling
as a food stylist.
A motorist is seeking compensation after his car was damaged hitting a rock dropped
by a transport company onto a northern expressway.
The National Assembly passed a resolution on Thursday to approve the appointment of
Colonel General Luong Tam Quang to the position of Minister of Public Security for
the 2021-2026 term.
In a small Cambodian town near the banks of the Mekong River, law student Oeun
Bunthav tenses his slender torso and steels himself for an elbow strike to his
head.
South Korea aims to make a Mars landing by 2045, President Yoon Suk Yeol said
Thursday, outlining plans to spend about $70 billion over the coming decades on
space exploration.
Gen Z-ers change jobs every 2.2 years for better pay. If they stay in one place for
as long as older generations, when can they afford a house?
Vietnam said on Thursday that it roundly objects to actions that violate its
sovereignty over the Paracel Islands amid reports of China sending a hospital ship
to the area.
Two Thai nationals were arrested in Singapore following a raid that revealed over
S$5 million (US$3.71 million) worth of allegedly smuggled e-cigarettes and their
components.
Indonesia are hopeful of participating in the 2024 Olympic men's football,
replacing Israel, a country that has been proposed to be removed from the world
football federation FIFA.
South Korean actress Kim Ji Won faced a tumultuous welcome upon her return to Seoul
from Singapore, spotlighting the need for enhanced security measures at public
venues.
Thousands of people left Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on Friday evening ahead of a
five-day holiday, causing gridlocks at major gateways.
A man in Singapore has been sentenced to 20 days in jail for leaving 43 cats inside
an apartment without food or water for months.
A wedding in South Korea went viral recently after the ring was passed to the groom
using an iron golf club.
A New York judge ordered Donald Trump to pay US$355 million over fraud allegations
and banned him from running companies in the state for three years Friday in a
major blow to his business empire and financial standing.
Japan's premature Asian Cup exit and the nature of it has triggered deeper
introspection about the state of the national side, with a daunting trip to North
Korea for World Cup qualifying in a matter of weeks.
Vo Thi Day, 29, shed 11 kg and 20 cm of her waist in two years through a regimen
that included a 90% plant-based diet, complemented by regular martial arts,
resistance training, and running.
A 20-year-old man is under investigation for attempted murder after he rammed two
police officers at a traffic stop in the northern Ha Nam Province.
Malaysias KSL Hotel and Resort said it has upgraded security after a Singaporean
financial adviser claimed a man entered her familys room around 3 a.m.
Scientists have rediscovered a long-lost species of mammal described as having the
spines of a hedgehog, the snout of an anteater and the feet of a mole, in
Indonesia's Cyclops Mountains more than 60 years after it was last recorded. ...
The owner and managers of a restaurant in downtown HCMC allegedly ran a
prostitution ring involving hundreds of women, according to the police.
A long-range thunderbolt from Leandro Paredes and a second-half headed goal from
Cristian Romero earned Argentina a 2-0 victory on Monday in a friendly against
Indonesia.
A group of 11 tourists were left hanging upside-down on a rollercoaster after a
power outage caused chaos at a theme park in China's Hebei Province.
The round of 16 of Euro 2024 will witness a match between the two top three teams
on FIFA ranking, France and Belgium, while the other big teams will have an easier
time against weaker opponents.
Vietnamese coffee growers have been hit hard this year by the worst drought in
nearly a decade, raising concerns of pricier espressos across the world, even as
some farmers keep yields healthy with clever countermeasures.
The U.S. is as many as 15 years behind China on developing high-tech nuclear power
as Beijing's state-backed technology approach and extensive financing give it the
edge, a report said on Monday.
A wedding couple from Chinas central province of Hubei has captured widespread
online attention for wearing garlands made of 100 yuan banknotes, amounting to
160,000 yuan (US$22,060), during their nuptials.
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on June 8 that his government would scrap
the proposal by the previous administration to charge a 300 THB (US$8.2) tourism
fee targeting air passengers.
Vietnam has become the third fastest growing destination for European visitors in
Asia, following Malaysia and Japan, according to a tally of accommodation searches
on digital travel platform Agoda.
Several cars, motorbikes and even homes were buried under a flood of sand as it
invaded the Ham Tien-Mui Ne tourism site in coastal Binh Thuan Province on Tuesday.
Around 180 families in Phu Nhuan District have donated a combined total of VND84
billion ($3.3 million) in land to widen their alleys and ease neighborhood traffic
jams.
Bringing down fares now is nearly impossible for Vietnamese carriers as a shortage
of jets poses operational headaches and post-Covid difficulties still linger,
industry insiders have said.
Vietnams strategic location and flexible laws can attract technology behemoths like
Google, Amazon and Microsoft into opening data centers in the country, according to
a new report.
AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its Covid-
19 vaccine due to a "surplus of available updated vaccines" since the pandemic.
Cargo bicycles, blankets, radios and jackets, among other relics of the Dien Bien
Phu Battle, are being showcased at a military museum in HCMC.
Vo Thi Day, 29, shed 11 kg and 20 cm of her waist in two years through a regimen
that included a 90% plant-based diet, complemented by regular martial arts,
resistance training, and running.
Police in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak have arrested a local man
accused of running a loan shark ring to trick students who needed money into buying
mobile phones.
Police in Hai Phong have arrested a 30-year-old man suspected of having killed a
local woman and hiding her body in an abandoned water tank 13 years ago.
A part of a road running through the Prenn Pass in Lam Dong Province as the gateway
to Da Lat City has been widened and opened to traffic.
A team of Japanese and Australian students have won the national Vietnamese speech
contest for foreign college students thanks to a lot of investment in self-study.
Anticipate an enriching weekend in Hanoi that includes an arts and music festival,
an embroidery craft demo, a jazz concert, a mother-child workshop, and a charity
fair.
Shamballa Vegetarian Restaurant & Greenhouse is situated by the Han River in Da
Nang, on a quiet street, and provides a peaceful moment with a Tibetan vibe.
A South Korean man wanted for embezzlement has been caught hiding in a HCMC
apartment.
Melbourne-based personal assistant Zhenya Vernon has taken the children of late
Italian-born millionaire actor Daniele Legler to court, claiming she was in a de
facto relationship with him and is entitled to his inheritance.
Denmark progressed to the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after a goalless draw with
Serbia on Tuesday which allowed them to seal second spot in Group C, ahead of
third-place Slovenia on European qualifiers ranking.
China said Monday it had launched an anti-dumping investigation into pork imports
from the European Union, the latest step in a mounting trade stand-off between the
bloc and its largest economic partner.
Rory Gates, the only son of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his ex-wife Melinda
French Gates, grew up in a US$130 million mansion and is described as compassionate
and curious.
Olympians including Dutch marathon runner Abdi Nageeye are using a new tool they
hope will boost their medal chances this summer: tiny monitors that attach to the
skin to track blood glucose levels.
South Korean media have framed the competition between Vietnam coach Kim Sang-sik
and Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong at the 2026 World Cup qualifiers as a rather
intense rivalry between compatriots.
A British female traveler recently said she was overwhelmed and surprised by the
"countless number of warning signs and instructions" along streets in Singapore
during her first visit to the city state.
Boeing's outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun will testify before a U.S. Senate panel later
this month to answer questions about safety and production issues at the aircraft
manufacturer, the company said Wednesday.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), in a move to stabilize gold prices, will sell gold
bars to four state-owned lenders so they can distribute to retail buyers.
China's carbon dioxide emissions fell in March for the first time since its economy
reopened after pandemic restrictions, suggesting the country's emissions may have
peaked, according to a new analysis.
Three children aged three to five were killed when soil and rocks fell from a
hillside on an indoor playground in Hanois Ba Vi District Sunday night.
Chinese actor Huang Xiaoming was recently seen on a date with his girlfriend Ye Ke
following an outing with his ex-wife Angelababy and their son.
Indonesia may offer dual citizenship to people of Indonesian descent to entice more
skilled workers into the country, a senior cabinet minister said on Tuesday.
Sport Singapore (SportSG) is currently putting out a beta version of its sports
facilities booking system into trial.
A gene therapy that has allowed several children born deaf to hear for the first
time is being hailed as a "game changer" that raises hopes of the first new
treatment for hereditary deafness in decades.
South Korea's parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to end the eating and selling of
dog meat, a move that would outlaw the controversial centuries-old practice amid
growing support for animal welfare.
A video of a Tokyo Disneyland employee wearing an Eeyore donkey costume and trying
to pacify visitors amid earthquake warning has gone viral on social media with more
than 17 million views.
A passenger who carried Russian and Israeli identification will appear in court on
Dec. 26 after flying from Denmark to the U.S. without a passport or air ticket.
A Singapore court on Monday ordered the prime minister's estranged brother to pay
damages to two cabinet ministers over a Facebook post they said was defamatory.
A landlord in China's Shandong Province was shocked when he entered the apartment
of a female tenant who hadn't taken out the garbage for over a year.
England took a long time to get going in Germany but march on to Berlin to face
Spain in Sundays Euro 2024 final buoyed by more late drama and their best
performance of the tournament to beat the Netherlands 2-1. ...
Chris Wong, 37, fiance of 74-year-old Hong Kong actor Lee Lung Kei, received a 25-
month prison sentence for using fake U.S. diplomas to gain prioritized Hong Kong
entry and overstaying her visa.
China's carbon dioxide emissions fell in March for the first time since its economy
reopened after pandemic restrictions, suggesting the country's emissions may have
peaked, according to a new analysis.
A man in Sydneys Willoughby City could be fined AUD$10,000 (US$6,670) if he
continues using his air conditioner, which has built up complaints by neighbors for
its noise.
The five richest boxers in the world have a combined net worth of almost $1.4
billion, which they earn from fights, endorsements and investments, according to
Celebrity Net Worth.
An eighth grade school student in Hanoi who suffered brain injuries after being
punched by an older boy on a basketball court in March died on Tuesday.
Despite offering a discount on her 63-square-meter apartment in Hanoi, Van has been
unable to sell it because the market for old apartments has nosedived.
Chinese American actress Liu Yifei has epitomized a fairytale lifestyle in her
social media posts, displaying peaceful moments at her expansive villa bathed in
the warm sunlight.
Three gold bullion bars and two gold rings have been found in a bag of used clothes
donated to people in need by an unnamed man.
Gran Melia Nha Trang, a luxurious seafront sanctuary in Vietnam, offers exclusive
experiences showcasing the vibrant marine world, stunning seascapes, local produce,
and world-class cuisine.
Thuan An Corporation has stopped construction at a major canal renovation project
in Ho Chi Minh City following the arrest of its leader.
Thailand created a big upset when they beat Iraq 2-0 in the opening game of group C
in the U23 Asian Cup.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold ring price reached a new record of VND72.1 million
($2,883.65) per tael Thursday morning, up 0.77%.
Prosecutors have proposed a prison term of 19-20 years for former Minister of
Health Nguyen Thanh Long, accusing him of suggesting and receiving bribes from a
Covid-19 test kit-making company.
Saigon offers a diverse weekend lineup of entertainment activities: community
market, Oktoberfest, love-themed concert, international metal event, and a
thrilling film.
One person was killed and 162 injured by a powerful explosion on Thursday at a
warehouse near Tashkent's airport that sparked a fire and shattered windows in
apartment blocks nearby, authorities in Uzbekistan said.
A number of netizens have said the Versace jumpsuit worn by Miss International
Queen 2018 Huong Giang to a recent event looks similar to a pyjama set.
A Chinese tourist was lucky to escape a S$500 (US$373) fine from a hotel in
Singapore after she ate durian in her room.
Music concerts, a spice festival, a French film screening, and a delightful Sunday
coffee event with your beloved pets are available in Saigon this weekend.
Four people were injured in a blast and a blaze in a central Tokyo building, the
city's fire department said, with footage showing flames and smoke emerging from a
second-floor business.
England manager Gareth Southgate was met with boos and thrown beer cups by his own
fans despite topping Group C as Slovenia also progressed to the knockout stages
thanks to a 0-0 draw in Cologne.
Tuna exports are projected to reach US$456.8 millio in the first half of 2024, a
year-on-year increase of 20%, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood
Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday that he would not pardon his son Hunter or
commute any sentence following Hunter's conviction on charges of lying about his
drug addiction while buying a handgun.
I visit my mothers place, which is a 45-minute drive from my in-laws residence,
every weekend, but I often still find myself in tears due to missing her.
Nearly 100 tons of garbage and water hyacinth have been removed from a 500-meter
section of the Nuoc Den (black water) Canal in HCMC's Binh Tan District.
Ten people, including two Thai police officers, were arrested for their involvement
in the kidnapping of five Chinese tourists from a hotel in Bangkok late last month.
Onex Corp's WestJet on Saturday said that it issued a 72-hour lockout notification
to the union representing its maintenance engineers, the Aircraft Mechanics
Fraternal Association.
The number of young millionaires in Malaysia is on the rise, with a 75% increase in
millionaires aged 30 and under recorded in 2022.
The Bidens' dogs grabbed headlines with their bad behavior, but "First Feline"
Willow is getting a book all to herself.
Vietnams benchmark VN-Index barely changed at 1,230.04 points Wednesday after a
seven-session rising streak.
In a video featuring street cleaners and vendors in Hanoi, Ambassadors Thomas Gass
of Switzerland, Hilde Solbakken of Norway, Shawn Steil of Canada, and New Zealand
Deputy Ambassador Ginny Chapman wished Vietnam a year of prosperity for all.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved a stopgap bill to fund the
federal government through early March and avert a partial government shutdown,
sending it to President Joe Biden for final approval.
Crazy Horse, a cabaret known for its nude female dancing in Paris, recently
revealed that Lisa, of the K-pop group Blackpink, had knocked on the doors of the
establishment to become a performer there.
Prince Mateen of Brunei's lavish wedding celebration entered its fifth day with a
solemnization ceremony at the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, a pivotal moment
in uniting him with Anisha Rosnah Isa-Kalebic.
A central Vietnam land official has been arrested for killing a cyclist while
driving drunk and then driving away, dragging the victim's bicycle for 5 km while
she died on the road.
The hopes of a family in Hai Phong City were brutally crushed after the body of a
woman who went missing 13 years ago was found earlier this month.
A woman of childbearing age in Ho Chi Minh City accounts for an average of 1.42
children, a slight increase from last year's ratio of 1.39 children per capita.
Forward Nguyen Cong Phuong had a poor 2023 in Japan as his club were relegated and
he did not get to play a single minute in the league.
Innovation Precision Vietnam, a unit of a Chinese manufacturer, has received
licenses to build a $165 million aluminum factory in the central province of Nghe
An.
Hanoi's education department has banned schools from organizing spontaneous field
trips, following the deaths of a parent and a student on a trip to a national park.
Vietnam ranked 13th in a list of the 20 most loved destinations in Asia thanks to
its affordability, friendliness, amazing food and high visa acceptance rate,
according to American financial website Insider Monkey.
Irish boy band Westlife declared their love for Vietnam, spoke in local language,
and invited a fan to join them on stage at their concert in Hanois My Dinh Indoor
Athletics Arena.
A 75-year-old American man has been saved by fishermen in Quang Ngai Province after
his sailboat was broken as he was en route from the Philippines to Nha Trang City.
Yen Bai Province offers a diversity of attractions: terraced fields, mountain
peaks, hot springs, Thac Ba Lake, Mu Cang Chai, and Ta Xua Peak, all of which draw
tourists year-round.
Four rare short films from Japanese animation's Studio Ghibli, including a sequel
to "My Neighbor Totoro", will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival, organizers
said Saturday.
The Thai government on Tuesday approved a plan to continue visa waivers for Indians
and Taiwanese until November as it seeks to diversify its tourism sources.
A Nigerian man was detained in Ho Chi Minh City Saturday for allegedly forming over
250 companies to launder money for other foreign-based criminals.
Frozen soft-shell crabs imported from Myanmar are sold online for VND200,000 (US$8)
a kilogram, half the price of the Vietnamese varieties.
I believe that with his educational qualifications and experience, my husband could
secure a higher salary if he were to apply himself more.
Red jellyfish, enjoyed fresh with perilla and shrimp paste, offers a culinary
adventure reminiscent of Japanese sashimi but infused with Hanoi's flavors.
A supercomputer has predicted the final standings of the Premier League this
season, including the top four race and relegation battle.
Tourism revenues in China during the Lunar New Year holidays that ended on Saturday
surged by 47.3% year-on-year and surpassed 2019 levels, thanks to a domestic travel
boom amid a longer-than-usual break, official data showed on Sunday. ...
The starting price for the FLC Albatross yacht has been reduced by 27% to VND25.8
billion ($1.05 million) in its sixth auction attempt, as it has not found a buyer
in over a year.
The family of a girl killed by a military officer who hit her with his car and then
tried to have a relative take the blame has appealed the 14-month jail sentence for
him, saying it was "too light."
Police in the central Quang Ngai Province arrested a man on Monday for confronting
a 14-year-old boy outside his school and assaulting him so badly he needed
hospitalization.
Immigration officials at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Philippines have
detained a Japanese citizen who tried to leave the country with a fake Special
Resident Retirees Visa.
Vietnam has a rapidly developing semiconductor ecosystem and a window to elevate
its standing in the global supply chain.
Police have detained a truck driver for allegedly causing a collision that killed
three members of Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) football club, including a Portuguese
forward.
Before each meal, Linh, a 37-year-old man, drinks a glass of water as a starter,
then eats vegetables, meat, fish and finally rice.
A 22-year-old man died after a fire engulfed a house in HCMC's Tan Phu District on
Sunday.
Three Chinese swimmers amongst 23 involved in a drug scandal ahead of the Tokyo
Olympics had tested positive for banned substances in separate cases several years
earlier, the New York Times reported on Friday.
Miss Vietnam 2016 Do My Linh sported a VND7 billion (US$275,293) Richard Mille
watch at an event with her husband Do Vinh Quang, son of the chairman of Saigon-
Hanoi Bank.
The limited Vetro edition of the Honda SH 125i scooter, made for the European
market, is being sold in Vietnam by a private dealership at VND140-170 million
(US$5,500-6,700).
Notified that his monthly rent will increase by VND1 million (US$39.26) from June,
Khanh has been desperately searching for a cheaper room in central Hanoi but with
little success.
Indonesian media and football fans believe their team and Vietnam are in a tough
group but that promises to be interesting at the 2024 ASEAN Cup, formerly AFF Cup.
Actor Chen Xi has announced his engagement to his girlfriend of four years Mimi, a
non-celebrity Japanese woman he met through an online language exchange course.
Have a look at Banyan Tree Lang Co, the only representative in Vietnam named on
Tripadvisors 2024 list of 25 best luxury hotels in the world.
The death toll from a highway collapse in southern China's Guangdong province has
risen to 36, state media said Thursday, as rescue work continued.
Brazilian players who won the World Cup in 1994 and 2002 beat Vietnamese stars 7-1
in a friendly match in Da Nang Saturday night.
Ecuadoran gangsters abducted, interrogated and killed five tourists, apparently
thinking they were members of a rival drug gang, officials said Saturday.
Gasoline prices on Thursday rose to the highest since early October last year while
diesel hit a five-week peak.
I wonder if it is unusual for a woman to steadfastly remain single at 35.
A terrorist group in the U.S. was accused of inciting people in Vietnam to perform
terrorist acts to instill fear, prosecutors said at a Tuesday trial for deadly
attacks on government offices in Dak Lak.
A body found in an abandoned water tank in Hai Phong City earlier this month has
been identified as that of a woman who went missing 13 years ago.
NFQ, a leading digital transformation provider, received the Make the Future Green
Award at the Vietnam Innovation Summit 2023, a testimony to its commitment to
sustainability and environmental stewardship.
A man who robbed a jewelry shop in southern Vietnam fell off his motorbike and died
while trying to get away from the police who were giving chase.
Actress Gulinazha was praised for her look at a party held by Vogue China when she
appeared in a dress made by Vietnamese designer Pham Dang Anh Thu.
A man was made to repaint a hospital wall near Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City
after he painted his nickname in graffiti style there.
A 12th grader in northern Quang Ninh Province drowned as he tried to swim across a
river as part of a competition.
Three members of a family were killed in the central province of Binh Dinh when a
4-year-old girl inadvertently accelerated a motorbike into a fence.
Japan's current account surplus grew for the 15th straight month in May as a record
primary income surplus more than offset the trade deficit, the Ministry of Finance
said on Monday, reflecting an ongoing shift of the country's sources of ...
Model Linh Rin, daughter-in-law of luxury retailer tycoon Johnathan Hanh Nguyen,
recently enjoyed soy sauce marinated crab and other seafood dishes at a restaurant
during her trip to South Korea.
I have VND11 billion (US$432,000) in assets and a monthly income of VND90 million
at 37 years old, but I am determined to work until I am at least 50.
Five women who bought babies have been fined VND40 million (US$1,570) each by a
court in Binh Duong Province, while the baby sellers and brokers received jail
sentences.
An unprecedented 3,138 imported cars priced over 300 million won (US$220,394) were
sold in South Korea last year, marking a more than 10-fold increase from 2018.
Sony Group said on Tuesday it sees operating profit growing 5% to 1.28 trillion yen
($8.2 billion) this business year with a boost coming from its image sensors.
Gymnast Nguyen Minh Triet, 18, died at the Thanh Nhan Hospital in Hanoi on Thursday
morning, seven months after suffering a neck injury that paralyzed him during
training.
Prapaporn Choeiwadkoh, a 45-year-old prominent Thai politician, was caught by her
husband while naked in bed with her adopted monk son Phra Maha, 24.
Thai singer Nene and actor Bright Vachirawit have confirmed their romantic
involvement after a video surfaced on the Internet showing them holding hands in
Japan.
The escalating fine dust levels in Hanoi, particularly concerning PM2.5 particles,
have prompted urgent calls for action, including a potential ban on private
vehicles.
The day Mai Phuong found a series of text messages and photos of her husband with
his ex-lover, she was knocked for six.
South Korea beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 in a penalty shootout to advance to the Asian Cup
quarter-finals after a thrilling last-16 tie ended 1-1 after extra time at
Education City Stadium on Tuesday.
A driver of a taxi service in the tourist island of Phu Quoc and his accomplice are
under arrest after they violently attacked another electric taxi driver who was
alleged to steal their foreign passenger.
Two school heads in France have been charged with failing to report signs of
domestic abuse in a brother and sister after one was killed, a prosecutor said on
Monday, sparking outrage from teaching unions.
Chu Van An Street is set to be widened at a cost of VND1.067 trillion (US$44
million), the largest amount HCMC has ever spent on expanding a road.
Japan's parliament has passed a bill to legalize cannabis-based medicines in a
landmark revision of its stringent drug laws, while toughening its ban on
recreational use of marijuana.
A video showing the wedding celebration of Vidhi Popley, daughter of Indian jewelry
businessman Dilip Popley, aboard a private Boeing 747 aircraft has gone viral on
social media.
A number of investors from Europe, Japan, the U.K., and the U.S. are waiting in the
wings to enter Vietnam, according to M&A experts.
A woman in HCMC was sentenced to prison for stealing 1 million ($6,880) from a
Japanese businessman when she was invited to his hotel room for a drink.
Thailand's Constitutional Court on Thursday deferred a decision in a case
challenging parliament's refusal to allow election winner Pita Limjaroenrat a
second shot at becoming prime minister.
Far from the gleaming high-rises of India's financial capital Mumbai, impoverished
villages in areas supplying the megacity's water are running dry
Ho Chi Minh City is tendering for a new contractor to resume an exhibition center
in Thu Duc City, which was planned to be an icon for Thu Thiem New Urban Area by
2015.
Freddy Sanchez and his family walked for days under a scorching sun, crossing into
the United States less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden announced new rules
aimed at shuttering the border.
Discover the essence of Hoi An's history in a single bowl with 'cao lau' recipe,
featuring unique noodles and tender braised pork, reflecting centuries of trade
influences.
The first China
By integrating intermittent fasting with yoga and abdominal fat reduction
exercises, actress Liu Yifei has effectively shed 6 kg, achieving a slim and
healthy physique.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will auction SJC-branded gold bars on April 22, a
representative of the central bank said on Friday.
Apple CEO Tim Cook stayed in a room at the Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi's oldest
hotel, during his two-day visit to the Vietnamese capital.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold ring price climbed 1.44% to a new all-time high of
VND74.2 million ($2,970.34) per tael Monday morning.
Bank Indonesia will keep its key policy rate unchanged at a Feb. 20-21 meeting over
subdued inflation and an improving outlook for the currency, according to a Reuters
poll of economists who predicted the first rate cut to come next ...
The colorful lion blinks and bobs up and down to the beat of a drum, appearing like
any other traditional Lunar New Year performance with one difference
Lavish celebrations for the wedding of Brunei's Prince Abdul Mateen and his wife
reached a climax Sunday with a glittering ceremony attended by government leaders
and blue-blooded guests from Asia and the Middle East.
Fifty nine highways, national roads and beltways will be built on a priority basis
in HCMC in the next seven years at a cost of VND230 trillion (US$9.48 billion).
A car roamed into a containertruck's front wheels after its driver tried to pass
the truck in the same direction in the northern province of Bac Ninh.
A man in the Central Highlands' Lam Dong Province was found dead after he and his
motorbike fell into a 2 m deep sinkhole in Bao Loc City on Saturday.
Forward Nguyen Van Toan has said he feels proud having helped his family have a
higher quality of life by building a brand new house for them.
Every trip to a public Vietnamese hospital is a drag, but it is the complete
opposite at most local private hospitals.
A kitchen employee at a high school in northern Son La Province was arrested for
allegedly putting pesticide into students' meals.
For a decade until 2018, China sought to recruit elite foreign-trained scientists
under a lavishly funded program that Washington viewed as a threat to U.S.
interests and technological supremacy.
A Ho Chi Minh City court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for stabbing his
mother to death during a methamphetamine blackout.
Chez l'Ami Louis Restaurant in Paris where Blackpinks Lisa was seen dining with the
family of LVMH heir Frdric Arnault has limited space with 12 tables, and has built
up its reputation after nearly a century of existence.
Korean Air said Tuesday it was investigating an emergency incident at the weekend
in which one of its Boeing 737-8 airliners had to divert due to a pressurization
problem which left 17 passengers requiring medical treatment.
Czech singer and TV star Victoria Vera Blyth, 40, was murdered by her British
businessman husband, David Thomas Blyth, 53, before he took his own life at their
home during a quarrel over her text messages.
Australia delayed the closure of its largest coal-fired power plant Thursday,
saying it needed the heavily polluting facility to bridge a capacity gap while
racing to scale up renewables.
Scarlett Johansson on Monday accused OpenAI of creating a voice for the ChatGPT
system that sounded "eerily similar" to the actress after she declined to voice the
chatbot herself.
Actress Tang Thanh Ha, daughter-in-law of luxury retail tycoon Johnathan Hanh
Nguyen, explored cuisine at a Michelin-recommended restaurant and visited popular
tourist attractions in Singapore.
The Lang measuring station in Hanoi registered a temperature of 41.5 degrees
Celsius (106.7 degrees Fahrenheit) on Saturday, the highest temperature recorded
since the start of the year.
A gold watch found on the body of the richest passenger on the Titanic was
auctioned in England for 1.17 million ($1.46 million) on Saturday.
One evening in March Le Thu was packing luggage for her two grandchildren: They
were leaving for their paternal grandparents to stay for a while.
Coffee prices rose by 5% from VND98,100 ($3.93) per kilogram last week to a new
all-time high of VND102,800 on Thursday.
South Korea's exports rose for a third month in December but at a slower pace as
weaker demand for Korean goods in China offset robust global sales for
semiconductors, data showed on Monday.
Players at January's Australian Open will be competing for a record prize pool with
organizers Friday announcing a 13% boost in the total purse to AUD$86.5 million
(US$59.0 million).
A state-owned company in the central Quang Ngai Province has suspended an employee
for three months after police arrested him for assaulting a 14-year-old boy on the
street.
China's Huainan Intermediate People's Court upheld sentences from a lower court
against 13 employees of a hotpot restaurant in Anhui province for using leftover
oil in hotpot broths served to diners.
A restaurant in the central province of Thanh Hoa has returned VND270 million
(US$11,111) to a woman who accidently transferred 1,000 times the cost of her
VND270,000 meal.
Da Lat's shumai meatballs delight by combining sweet, tender meat with crisp
vegetables, all immersed in a fragrant broth
On a shaded practice court in the sticky heat of rainy season in Bangkok, Ratchata
Khamdee half-crouches, pauses and launches a petanque boule at the jack.
Cambodia has requested TikTok to remove a video of a Vietnamese social media
influencer that was filmed at Angkor Wat temple complex with "inappropriate costume
and content."
Miss Vietnam 2016 Do My Linh says shes had a year filled with great memories after
her marriage to businessman Do Vinh Quang a year ago.
Why not embark on a unique cliff camping adventure in Vietnam, where you can relax
on a hanging bed, read, sip a beer, and admire the sky above a valley.
Pop star Justin Timberlake was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
in a chic town east of New York City, and spent the night in jail before being
arraigned and released, local officials said Tuesday.
Thailand has stepped up its crackdown on beggars flooding in Bangkoks streets and
other busy tourist hotspots to protect its tourism reputation, as officials said
they could earn 100,000 baht (US$2,725) a month.
Jensen Huang, President and CEO of California-based chip-making giant Nvidia,
sparked controversy when he signed his name on the tight-fitting top of a female
fan at the Taiwan tech expo.
World number one An Se-young received a timely confidence boost ahead of the
Olympic Games by beating China's Chen Yufei to retain her Singapore Badminton Open
women's singles title on Sunday.
Singapore led Southeast Asia in private capital investment last year, with US$3.7
billion secured, comprising 41.1% of the regions private equity deal value in 2023,
a new report has found.
Five of the worlds wealthiest swimmers, two of whom are retired, have earned a
combined net worth of US$142 million through their endorsement deals and prize
money, according to SCMP.
Facing a shortage of classrooms and an increasing number of students, Chua Ta
Primary School in Dien Bien Province has converted its warehouse and council room
into temporary teaching spaces.
Last week, I had quite a packed schedule, with no time to do physical exercise and
cook. I ended up having more fast food than I would like to.
Ninety percent of condotel projects in Vietnam recorded no sales in the first
quarter as demand plunged to a five-year low, according to market researcher DKRA
Group.
Thai police have arrested an American who fled a 25-year jail sentence in the
United States for kidnapping, sex trafficking and other crimes, officers said
Tuesday.
Freestyle skier-model Eileen Gu showcased her toned physique in an elegantly low-
cut dress by the Vietnamese designer Cong Tri during a public appearance.
While many banks have reduced deposit interest rates in the last month, some have
raised them slightly amid a slowdown in deposit inflows.
Canada's largest airline Air Canada on Thursday resumed a non-stop service from
Vancouver to Singapore for the first time since 1991.
China's Xiaomi has told New Delhi that smartphone component suppliers are wary
about setting up operations in India amid heavy scrutiny of Chinese companies by
the government, according to a letter and a source with direct knowledge of the
matter. ...
The American airline Alaska Airlines is examining its Boeing 737-9 MAX planes after
an incident in which a segment of the fuselage and a window from one of the
aircraft detached during flight.
Two men in the central Ha Tinh Province were arrested on Wednesday after seven
tiger cubs, along with six pangolins and a head of a serow, were found frozen
inside their house.
A beauty clinic has sued Miss Grand Le Hoang Phuong's management company for VND10
billion ($412,201), accusing Phuong of advertising for a competitor while
contracted as the clinic's brand ambassador.
62% of single Vietnamese respondents spend their holidays on looking for love or a
new partner, according to a survey by Dutch online travel agency Booking.com.
Thai police on Tuesday said they had arrested a 14-year-old suspected gunman after
a shooting at a luxury mall in the capital Bangkok that emergency services said had
killed three people and injured four others.
Nguyen Duc Trung, 31, who kidnapped a boy in Hanoi and demanded a VND15-billion
(US$627,000) ransom, was a senior lieutenant in the Vinh Phuc Province police
department.
Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has confirmed in an interview with U.S.
broadcaster ESPN that he will not attempt to win a second gold medal with Argentina
at the Paris Olympics this summer.
Khaki-clad Thai cops threw bone-crunching right hooks, wrestled and launched
devastating sweeping kicks at each other in a brutal tournament on Tuesday aimed at
punching up their public image.
For over two decades, a beloved Hanoi chicken pho spot has been known for its
noodles paired with various chicken cuts and broth simmered for hours, along with
welcoming service.
Thailand's car manufacturing target for 2024 may be downgraded as production
continues to decline, with a sluggish economy affecting car sales, according to the
Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Tran Qui Thanh, chairman of beverage company Tan Hiep Phat, has appealed his eight-
year prison sentence in a US$41-million fraud case, saying the sentence was too
harsh.
Apple is developing a slimmer version of the iPhone that is likely to be launched
by 2025, the Information on Friday, citing three people with knowledge of the
project.
British boxer Nina Hughes said she was robbed of her bantamweight belt after the
ring announcer recalled his declaration of her victory at a title fight on Sunday.
A Russian visitor to Malaysia has faced public backlash online for stating
Malaysians do not smile to each other as much as Thais do.
Malaysia is adopting a holistic approach to boost Chinese tourist arrivals, moving
beyond traditional promotional methods to create an ecosystem that enhances
visitors' experience.
Farmers are selling grade A (highest quality) Monthong durian at all-time high
prices of VND218,000-230,000 (US$8.8-9.3) per kilogram.
Airlines in the United States canceled more than 2,000 flights on Friday after a
massive winter storm knocked out power and affected businesses in 12 states ahead
of a likely brutal freeze over the weekend.
Now that's what you call airplane mode -- an iPhone that plummeted 16,000 feet
(5,000 meters) from an Alaska Airlines flight landed without a single crack in the
screen and even a battery still half-charged.
Australia coach Graham Arnold said he was "excited by the potential" of his players
at the Asian Cup after announcing a fresh-faced squad Friday, with a host of
veterans cast aside.
Tham Luang Cave in Thailand, which became famous after the successful rescue of 12
boys and a football coach in 2018, has reopened for adventure tourism with a
limited number of tourists.
Vietnamese agricultural exporters have seen a surge in demand from China and are
striving to improve their produce quality to establish a more robust presence in
that multibillion-dollar market.
Laurinda Ho, daughter of Macaus late casino mogul Stanley Ho, uploaded a video of
her and her husband, actor Shawn Dou, sharing a tender kiss despite rumors of
divorce.
A man and a woman have been arrested after one deliberately hit their car into the
other's at a red light in the southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province Monday night.
For over a year, Ha Duy Thuan has been going in to his office only once or twice a
month to meet his superiors and colleagues.
A Romanian man accused of being a ringleader of a people smuggling operation
pleaded guilty on Friday to the manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese migrants, who were
found dead in a truck in southeast England.
One day when walking on a street along with a lady friend 15 years ago Nadis heard
some people talk about "a woman dating a black guy."
Changi Airport has been ranked the worlds second best facility for baggage
delivery, following Japans Osaka Kansai Airport at number one, according to a
passenger survey by Skytrax transport analyst.
Developers should stop building new beachfront hotels as there is a risk of
oversupply and 20 million four- and five-star rooms are vacant annually, property
consultancy Knight Frank said.
South Korea's financial watchdog said on Monday it was expanding and toughening the
assessment of real estate projects in a bid to speed up restructuring of the
sector.
A 23-year-old Lao woman in Hanoi lost 40 kg after consuming toilet bowl cleaners,
rendering her unable to consume food normally but modern healthcare saved her.
Vietnam rejects inaccurate and biased assumptions included in a U.S. religious
freedom report, adding that the Southeast Asian nation would continue open
exchanges on the matter with its American partners.
A 20-minute hailstorm on Wednesday painted the hills and fields of Hoa Binh
Province's Mai Chau District and Son La's Van Ho District white.
Broken rice, a signature dish of Saigon, combines eastern and western flavors with
pork cutlets, egg rolls, shredded pork skins, and tangy accompaniments.
Five Vietnamese crew members were rescued after a fishing vessel capsized near
South Koreas Jeju Island on Friday.
A flight from Seoul of Jeju Air, South Korea's biggest low-cost carrier, landed in
Da Lat at 3:00 a.m. Thursday, marking the start of a direct route between two
cities.
The President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Tanaka Akihiko,
has called for swift action to operationalize HCMCs Metro Line No.1, a project that
has been underway for a decade.
From a humble beginning serving only four portions a day, Hai Yen's squid roll cake
shop now serves 300 patrons daily, bringing the distinct flavor of Ha Long to
Saigon.
Police are investigating the brutal murder of a deputy head of a nature reserve
ranger station in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, who was shot 14 times.
A man fell from the roof into a rift between two houses' walls in Ho Chi Minh City
Tuesday night, before being rescued by the police after four hours.
A German vessel on Monday rescued 14 crew members of a ship in the seas of southern
Binh Thuan Province after they spent 10 hours stranded in water.
Singapore army specialists on Tuesday detonated a 100-kilogram (220-pound) World
War II-era bomb found at a construction site, causing a thunderous boom in the
city-state after authorities had evacuated thousands of residents.
Security personnel at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport have tracked down a man
for stealing a wallet from an Indian tourist.
England fought back from a goal down to beat Colombia 2-1 on Saturday in a bruising
encounter and set up a tasty Women's World Cup semi-final with Australia.
Immigration officers at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport have arrested a
Singaporean man for stealing 100,000 baht (US$2,900) from a German tourist at a
hotel.
Workers have finished digging a tunnel from opposite ends through a mountain in
central Vietnam to build a section of the North-South Expressway.
Thai police are investigating a woman accused of stealing a Rolex watch worth a
million baht ($30,000) from a British tourist in the beach town of Pattaya.
Voting for the first time in a British election, Prathesh Panjak and other
immigrant voters are excited to take part in the July 4 ballot, hoping they can
influence change in the country that they have chosen to call home.
Thailand is seeking to cooperate with Vietnam and Cambodia in opening a maritime
route connecting islands near Trat province of Thailand with Vietnam's Kien Giang
Province and Cambodia's Sihanoukville province to promote investment, trade and
tourism.
Vietnam's Huynh Ha Huu Hieu secured a gold medal in the womens 45kg category at the
World Muay Thai Championships in Greece by defeating Russian boxer Sofia Istratova
after three intense rounds on Sunday.
Workers at tech giant Samsung Electronics in South Korea staged the first-ever
strike at the company on Friday, the head of a major union representing tens of
thousands of people told AFP.
A Vietnamese female student in France who was reported to go missing since January
2024 has been confirmed dead by French authorities, spokesperson of Vietnam's
Foreign Ministry Pham Thu Hang said on Thursday.
Disgraced three-time Olympic champion Sun Yang hopes to return to competitive
swimming "as soon as possible" after his more than four-year ban for a doping
violation ended on Tuesday.
Police in Bangkok on Sunday detained a 30-year-old Chinese tourist who got drunk
and destroyed furniture inside his hotel room, causing damage of 150,000 baht
(US$4,100).
Many victims defrauded by property developer Van Thinh Phat through a VND30
trillion (US$1.18 billion) bond issuance have yet to file complaints, hindering the
investigation, the police said.
Airplane ticket prices in Thailand are low due to the presence of multiple
airlines, whereas in Vietnam only two major airlines operate, meaning a lack of
competitive dynamics.
Over 43 ha of forests in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau will be cut down
for the expansion of a coastal road.
Lisa, of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, has reportedly purchased a
mountain-adjacent mansion in Beverly Hills, California valued at US$3.95 million.
The five youngest billionaires in the world, all of whom inherited their fortunes,
have a combined net worth of US$10.3 billion, Forbes reported.
South Korea's manufacturing activity weakened in March as slowing domestic demand
offset robust overseas sales, a private-sector survey showed on Monday.
China is one of the world's most expensive places to raise a child, relative to its
GDP per capita, a prominent Chinese think tank said on Wednesday as it detailed the
time and opportunity costs for women who opt to ...
The Ministry of Education and Training has issued a decision promulgating a
training and certificate granting program for foreigners teaching English at
foreign language and information technology centers in Vietnam.
Indian workers were greeted with wild cheers and flower garlands Tuesday as
rescuers safely brought out all 41 from the collapsed Himalayan road tunnel where
they were trapped after a marathon 17-day engineering operation.
Lawmakers and experts are divided over a proposal requiring drivers to have a
license for operating bikes under 50 cc, following an increase in traffic accidents
involving teenagers.
A 26-year-old passenger who tested positive for meth was arrested on Thursday after
attempting to open an emergency door mid-air on a Korean Air flight.
A HCMC woman sued by a waste management company for complaining about the stench of
its landfill on Facebook has been forced to apologize by a local court.
A Vietnamese man in Japan has been arrested for burying his newborn near a river
after his wife prematurely gave birth in a toilet.
Indonesian businessman Tiko Aryawardhana, the husband of pop singer Bunga Citra
Lestari, is being investigated for allegedly embezzling 6.9 billion rupiah
(US$424,000) from PT Arjuna Advaya, a company owned by his former wife.
Pop singer Ho Ngoc Ha captivated in a form-fitting dress as she encountered
Taiwanese actress Shu Qi and other international celebrities at an event hosted by
luxury fashion house Bulgari.
Four Vietnamese athletes won the gold medal in the women's 4x400m relay team with a
time of 3:30.82 at the 2024 Asian Relay Championship in Thailand on May 21.
Police in Bangkok on Sunday detained a 30-year-old Chinese tourist who got drunk
and destroyed furniture inside his hotel room, causing damage of 150,000 baht
(US$4,100).
A dog named after South Korean football star Son Heung-min made its way back home
in Daejeon City in South Korea after going missing for 41 days.
An increasing number of foreigners are choosing to work long-term in Vietnam, which
they see as a large and rapidly growing market with strong demand for expertise.
An actor who appeared in the TV series "Canh sat hinh su (Criminal police) has been
jailed for taking bribes by masquerading as a Supreme People's Court official.
40 tourist electric vehicles in central Quang Nam Provinces Hoi An were burned down
at a parking lot of the Electric Power College of Central Vietnam on Wednesday.
Long queues were building at British airports on Tuesday night, including the
biggest Heathrow, after the country's Border Force suffered a nationwide technical
issue that affected passport control.
Liu Haocun, known for her roles in films of Zhang Yimou, showed off her sparkling
beauty in a gown by Vietnamese designer Tra Linh.
Russian energy firm Zarubezhneft, a partner of state-owned Petrovietnam for 40
years, is seeking to invest in offshore wind power in Vietnam.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is providing a 20% discount on airfares for
all runners participating in the 2024 VnExpress Marathon events.
China on Friday kicked off its busiest annual period of mass migration with a
record 9 billion domestic trips expected to be made during a 40-day travel rush
around the Lunar New Year holidays, state media predicted.
Rafael Nadal will face former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem in the first round
of the Brisbane International in a tough return to the ATP Tour after almost a year
off due to injury.
After a three-year closure, Tien Son Cave at Phong Nha
American superstar Taylor Swift on Saturday postponed a show in Rio de Janeiro due
to extreme heat, after a fan died at the singer's concert the previous night.
Banh xeo pancakes feature a thin, crispy crust and a flavorful filling of shrimp,
fatty pork, and fresh bean sprouts, all with hints of coconut milk and scallions.
Three people were killed and one injured after a structural collapse at a fitness
club in northeast China's Heilongjiang province, county government officials said
on Tuesday.
A tropical depression that has brought heavy downpours to Vietnam's central region
landed in Laos and became a low-pressure area on Monday morning.
Thitid Tassanakajohn has a degree in economics from Thailand's top university, but
turned his back on a stable career in finance to launch a high-end restaurant in
Bangkok -- a city famed for its street food.
Chaos and confusion reigned on Wednesday as Morocco beat Argentina 2-1 in their
opening game of the men's Olympic football tournament, but only after a late
equalizer for the South American side was disallowed and the final minutes were
played ...
Germany, the host of Euro 2024, can expect a one billion euro ($1.07 billion) boost
to its economy thanks to foreign tourists traveling to the country for the football
games, the Ifo institute forecast on Friday.
Ngoc Minh starts her livestream at 9 p.m. every day. With soft instrumental music
playing in the background, she creates ASMR sounds using a microphone and various
tools to help people fall asleep.
The Ministry of Public Security is searching for Dang Tat Thang, former chairman of
property giant FLC and Bamboo Airways, to verify a Sacombank's report about signs
of him committing crimes.
Chinese students contribute around three-quarters of all postgraduate tuition fee
income at some of the top universities in the U.K., according to a consortium of
research-intensive universities.
Four of the worlds five wealthiest female athletes, with Serena Williams in the
lead, made their careers in tennis, while one is a racer, according to Celebrity
Net Worth.
Singapore saw an increase of 3,400 individuals possessing over US$1 million last
year, making it the 4th wealthiest city in the world, according to a new report.
Several flights to Dubai were canceled and diverted Thursday, airport authorities
announced, as heavy rains hit the United Arab Emirates for the second time in a
month.
In Bangkok's central Siam Square, Suriyan Wongwan sweats while he waits to collect
the food that he will deliver by motorbike as Thailand bakes through a heatwave.
Hai Phong simmers with excitement for Cau Doanh's spicy fish noodle soup with a
tamarind-kissed broth that has become the citys culinary hot ticket.
After returning to South Korea in 2018 following a five-year stint in Vietnam, Kang
still visits the country regularly to invest in apartments.
Police in the southern Binh Duong Province have arrested two men falsely
advertising a lucrative meteorite and rhino horn business to scam investors.
Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos sold around 12 million shares of the online retail
and cloud services firm for roughly $2 billion, according to a company filing on
Friday, soon after laying out a plan to sell his shares over the ...
TikTok may look (or sound) a little different when you scroll through the app going
forward.
Police raided nine locations in Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong Province to arrest
nearly 200 people in an online loan shark ring with interest rates of over 500% a
year, led by a Chinese national.
Parents have said that while they don't excuse their children's behavior, the
teacher who was assaulted by a mob of students in northern Vietnam also played a
role in the matter.
A group of four Indian students in Singapore has been sentenced with jail terms as
they were found stealing apparels from a Uniqlo store by removing their price tags.
Twenty-six people have died and dozens were sent to hospital after a fire tore
through a building in northern China's Shanxi province on Thursday, state media
reported.
Police on Thailands Phuket Island have charged a van driver for threatening a
Singaporean tourist after a video of their dispute went viral on social media.
A house near a major Ho Chi Minh City cancer hospital has become a free home to
dozens of patients simply because its owners care.
Tourism authorities on the famous resort island of Bali have called on the
Indonesian government to reconsider its current visa-on-arrival policy as
disrespectful tourists continue to make a mockery of the formerly sacred island.
An 87-year-old man in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is pursuing a master's
degree, and can now tutor students and translate documents in English, Chinese,
French, Korean, and other languages.
Despite having two cooking certificates, Tuan, 18, still found himself facing
rejection after rejection while hunting for a job. He felt as if all doors were
closing on him.
A member of the Indian Parliament, grandson of former Indian Prime Minister Deve
Gowda, has been put under an investigation for allegedly sexually abusing and
harassing 400 women.
Costs at some U.S. colleges approached $100,000 per year for the 2024-2025 school
year, marking the highest price tag for a college education yet.
Singer-actor Jimmy Lin had a recreational trip to the coastal city of Da Nang along
with his wife Kelly Chen and their children.
Hong Kong International Airport has the best wifi service in Asia with an average
rating of 4.25 out of five, a survey found.
Actress Jeon Hye Jin, wife of South Korean actor Lee Sun Kyun, known for his role
in the Oscar-winning movie Parasite, reported that her husband had left a letter
resembling a suicide note.
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has agreed a deal to buy a 25% stake in
Manchester United for about $1.3 billion, vowing to return the Premier League club
to the "top of world football."
A rollercoaster at a theme park in Japan's Osaka made an emergency stop midway on
Thursday, leaving 32 tourists dangling upside down at the height of over 30 m above
the ground.
Construction will begin in 2025 on a footbridge connecting District 1 and Thu Duc
City across the Saigon River with VND1 trillion (US$41.2 million) in funds from a
local firm.
Late one evening a parent called me frantically and said: "Teacher, please help my
child. He won't listen to me. He wants to quit school and become a hermit."
Twenty-six people have died and dozens were sent to hospital after a fire tore
through a building in northern China's Shanxi province on Thursday, state media
reported.
Four Vietnamese women were among six rescued from a refrigerated truck in France
when they texted a reporter to ask for help.
Domestic and foreign firms at a "tea party" expressed their wishes to invest in and
support a green economy in HCMC.
A man has been arrested in Vietnam after allegedly robbing a credit union branch in
South Korea's Daejeon City last month.
Many people have voiced their anger in the Philippines after a mall group in the
countrys largest retail chain SM Group threw a puppy off a footbridge.
A passenger train barreled straight through a defenseless five-passenger car at a
Hai Phong rail crossing that has no electric gate, killing one and injuring four.
Police on Thailands Phuket Island have charged a van driver for threatening a
Singaporean tourist after a video of their dispute went viral on social media.
A supermarket in China has recently launched a limited-edition giant cup noodles
bucket for the price of 168 yuan ($23), sparking a shopping frenzy.
Laos is about to introduce a visa-free policy for Chinese visitors to promote
tourism in late June, which will be applied in the second half of 2024 only for
tourist groups accompanied by travel agents, local media reported.
Ngoc Mai wanted to take her newborn to her parents home for a month to care for her
ill father and because nobody from her in-laws side helped with her child, but her
in-laws refused permission.
The World Bank has approved a US$107 million credit to enhance the capacity,
efficiency, and safety of inland waterways in the southern region of Vietnam, while
also aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.
Ho Chi Minh City's low-lying Thu Duc Market acts as a drainage basin for
surrounding areas and suffers regular flooding, prompting proposals for city-wide
drainage improvements and long-term infrastructural solutions.
The Australian government was on Thursday investigating claims by a hacking group
to have stolen the details of 560 million customers from global events giant
Ticketmaster, with the FBI offering its assistance.
Taiwan's government on Thursday approved around $878 million for earthquake relief
after a massive quake last month killed at least 17 people and damaged buildings
and infrastructure.
The government of Canada will allow international students to work up to 24 hours a
week starting September, said Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Marc Miller.
Indonesia goalkeeper Ernando Ari apologized for his antics after saving a South
Korean player's penalty in the shootout in the quarterfinals of the U23 Asian Cup.
The Guiyang-Laos tourist train will be launched on May 8, signifying a pivotal step
in boosting tourism and cultural ties between China and Southeast Asia.
Kiptoo Edwin has won two tournaments in a row in Da Nang and Hanoi and expects to
be the new champion at VM Hue 2024.
An American tourist who traveled around Vietnam is facing a backlash from netizens
who find his comments and subtitles nasty and sometimes obscene.
Eight families living along the banks of Tau Hu Canal in HCMC's District 8 lost
their homes to a fire on Monday night.
Vietnam's Lai Gia Thanh won a gold medal at the 2024 International Weightlifting
Federation (IWF) World Cup on the second day of competition.
A Kiwi specialist healthcare training provider is offering 1,000 scholarships worth
up to NZD17,500 (US$10,666) each to train Vietnamese caregivers.
After a bleak 2023, consumer demand is expected to pick up this year, according to
lender HSBC.
When Choi Tae-yeon opened her restaurant 20 years ago, dog meat was a good business
in South Korea. Now, she says she might have to close up shop, with a new ban on
the former delicacy.
A threat against the judge overseeing Donald Trumps civil fraud trial in New York
on Thursday is the latest in a string of incidents targeting prominent U.S.
officials that have raised worries in the U.S. Justice Department.
A man in HCMC told the police that romantic conflicts with a woman drove him to
kill her and set her house on fire, killing two toddlers in it.
After finding a wallet near Daimon Park in Osaka Prefecture, Nguyen Van Tan, 29,
enlisted his friends on a mission to return the lost item to its rightful owner.
Le Dinh Hung, who works for a phone components manufacturer in Bac Ninh Province,
was given a day off because of a power blackout.
President Joe Biden's train-wreck debate with Republican opponent Donald Trump
followed a series of decisions by his most senior advisers that critics now point
to as wrong-headed, interviews with Democratic allies, donors and former and
current aides show. ...
Thailand's cabinet has approved a special 10-year visa for executives and experts
working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to support the development of
targeted industries in the country.
A hotel in the ancient city of Hoi An adorned all 80 of its balconies with the
national flag to celebrate Vietnam's Reunification Day (April 30).
I am afraid that if my frail parents die before they write up a will, my siblings
will fight intensely over inheritance.
Japan will gradually phase out its technical trainee program, replacing it with a
different program to enable immigrant workers to stay.
Boeing will add further quality inspections for the 737 MAX after a mid-air blowout
of a cabin panel in an Alaska Airlines MAX 9 earlier this month, the head of its
commercial airplanes division said on Monday.
A plane that had been grounded in France for days over concerns its roughly 300
mostly Indian passengers were part of a human trafficking scheme landed in Mumbai
early Tuesday, flight tracking data showed.
A 24-year-old student killed 14 people and wounded 25 at a Prague university on
Thursday in the Czech Republic's worst shooting in decades, before authorities said
the attacker was "eliminated".
Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm confirmed Thursday he is joining LIV Golf in a
deal reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars, sealing a stunning coup for
the Saudi Arabia-backed circuit.
I usually eat a small breakfast to lose weight, but this makes me hungry and unable
to concentrate after a while. How should I eat my breakfast? (Quyen, 34, Da Nang)
Taiwanese-American singer Wilber Pan has just held a wedding ceremony with his wife
Luna, dubbed the most beautiful flight attendant in China, at a five-star resort in
Bali.
A Vietnamese professor in Canada has been named one of 34 Canada Excellence
Research Chairs (CERCs) and granted a fund of CAD$8 million (US$5.89 million) for
his research.
Le Dung began livestream modeling for online clothing shops over a year ago,
earning VND1 million (US$41) per hour, much more than she makes as a broadcast MC.
Hollywood celebrated Thursday after actors ended a crippling months-long strike,
kicking off a race to get the cameras rolling and salvage next year's movies and
television shows.
Apple supplier Luxshare ICT has received approval for its proposal to expand a
factory in the northern province of Bac Giang at a cost of US$330 million.
Only a few months after beginning her career as a livestream sales host in January,
Zhang Jinyu, 28, a former model and blogger with a master's degree in fashion
management, had clocked hundreds of hours of broadcasting time working with ...
Hanoi's upcoming weekend offers a diverse array of activities, from an MTV 90s
musical event and a mooncake workshop, to a luxurious brunch, Italian summer party,
swing dance sessions, and cocktails.
A HCMC court is finally set to pass judgment on a suit filed by a Vietnamese-
American businessman 13 years ago to reclaim his properties from his former
supermodel ex-wife.
A system of 52 schools built in the highlands and a system of community houses have
been listed in a guidebook by the Union Internationale des Architectes (UIA).
A teenager in the Mekong Deltas Bac Lieu Province has been arrested for stabbing a
man to death while pretending to be a video game character.
Meta launched its first AI-driven ad targeting program for businesses on WhatsApp,
as it tries to wring revenue out of the popular chat service, the company announced
on Thursday at a conference in Brazil.
At least 33 Indian polling staff died on the last day of voting from heatstroke in
just one state, a top election official said Sunday after scorching temperatures
gripped swathes of the country.
Businessman Wang Xiaofei, the former husband of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, and
his new wife Mandy, who is 18 years his junior, celebrated their marriage at a
Shanghai restaurant after their wedding registration.
Indian authorities in the capital have ordered schools shut early for the summer
holiday after temperatures hit 47.4 degrees Celsius (117 degrees Fahrenheit) with
Delhi gripped by a "severe heatwave".
Rescuers found the body of a second Mongolian climber who went missing on Mount
Everest, expedition organizers said Sunday, confirming the second fatality on the
world's highest peak this mountaineering season.
Police in Thailand's Chonburi Province are investigating claims of an 81-year-old
Israeli tourist who said he was abandoned and had his phone robbed by a motorcycle
taxi driver.
One of Malaysia's top football clubs has pulled out of Friday's season-opening
Charity Shield after a spate of assaults, including an acid attack, on players in
the country.
The Vietnam Respiratory Association and AstraZeneca Vietnam has collaborated to
organize a scientific conference titled "Key to achieving triple goals in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease treatment in Vietnam."
Tech bad boy Elon Musk on Tuesday vowed to challenge demands that his social media
platform X take down videos of a recent Sydney church stabbing.
Nguyen Thuy Trang never imagined that Bim Bim, a white duck born from an over-
fertilized egg, would bring her family fortune and fame across Asia.
Vietnams tourism promotion website vietnam.travel is 132,676th in a global ranking
of most visited websites, surpassing those of most Southeast Asian neighbors except
Singapore.
A Pakistani and an Iranian in Hanoi posed as Interpol police officers to steal
money from tourists in the Old Quarter.
Japanese actor and director Hideo Sakaki faced arrest following allegations of
sexual assault made by a young woman.
A delegation of the Ministry of National Defense is attending the Singapore Airshow
2024 from Feb. 20-25.
Seven people were found shot to death inside two homes in the Chicago suburb of
Joliet, Illinois, and a man who knew the victims was being sought by investigators
as a suspect in the killings, police said on Monday.
A Musang King durian from the Malaysian town of Raub has set a record by being sold
for RM185,000 (US$39,500), marking it one of the most expensive durians in the
world.
A South Korean court on Thursday ordered Japan to compensate 16 women over forced
sexual slavery during World War II, overturning a lower-court ruling that had
dismissed the case.
A Ho Chi Minh City appeals court preserved the initial verdict finding beauty
contest winner Thuy Tien not guilty of owing VND1.5 billion ($62,000) to a local
businesswoman.
The Hanoi People's Court has ordered the National Sports Complex to pay a company
VND12 billion ($492,000) in compensation for violating a lease contract.
In a caf in the central province of Quang Ngai, customers can buy a drink by paying
0.049 Pi, a cryptocurrency from the Pi Network, currently under investigation.
Global concerns about the use of AI in news production and misinformation are
growing, a report published by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism
found, posing fresh challenges to newsrooms already struggling to engage audiences.
At her lowest point, fighting burnout and depression in her Chinese hometown, Huang
Bingbing says she found comfort in watching the escapist love story of two young
men on a then-unknown Thai TV drama.
Roughly a day since joining TikTok, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump
had attracted 3 million followers on the short video social media platform that he
tried to ban as president on national security grounds.
Small developing island states (SIDS), which are among the first victims of climate
change, on Thursday adopted a 10-year plan seeking international support in fending
off severe and even existential threats.
Vietnam's annual inflation rate edged up to 4.44% in May, nearing the government's
target ceiling of 4.5% for the year and a potential challenge to efforts to boost
credit growth to drive activity.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Hanoi at The Grand, officially opened its doors on May
18 at 2224 Hang Bai Street, Hoan Kiem District, marking the debut of a legendary
brand in Vietnam.
The tour guide on the tourist boat who was severely injured after it was rammed by
a ferry in the Mekong Delta last week has died.
Upon arriving in a new country there are numerous unique cultural oddities that
contrast one's own culture and this can often be alienating yet exciting.
The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) witnessed its market capitalization soar to
VND5.22 quadrillion ($208.5 million), marking a 3.1% rise from February.
Australian model and businesswoman Miranda Kerr joyfully welcomed a new child with
her American billionaire husband Evan Spiegel last week.
Immigration officers in Malaysia have detained a Singaporean man for overstaying
his visa to the country for 13 years.
A photo of South Korean girl group Blackpink's Jennie standing in front of a
restaurant selling Vietnamese street food in London has gone viral on social media
with 3.8 million likes.
Blackpinks Lisa was spotted at a French mall a day ahead of luxury conglomerate
LVMH heir Frdric Arnaults birthday, initiating speculation that the two will spend
the date together.
A Hanoi businesswoman has been arrested for allegedly soliciting investment in a
non-existent premium ginseng farming project to swindle people out of VND600
billion (US$24.6 million).
Imported kiwis, apples, pomegranates, and pears only cost a few tens of thousands
of dong (VND24,000=US$1) per kilogram, or a fifth of the prices two years ago.
More than 40 dogs, including a litter of 10-day-old puppies, were set free from a
slaughterhouse in Vietnam after its owner quit the dog meat trade.
The driver of a passenger bus involved in a deadly traffic accident in southern
Dong Nai Province on Saturday was driving without a license.
Lionel Messi made a Hollywood start to his American adventure, scoring a last-
second winner with a curling free-kick in his debut game for Inter Miami on Friday.
A company has asked the Central Highlands Lam Dong Province if it can convert 5.3
ha of protective forest at a national tourism site into a resort.
When Australian Elizabeth Homfary passed by a local market in the HCMC neighborhood
of Thao Dien a few years ago, she was frightened by a strange meatshop.
President Joe Biden said on Friday he intended to defeat Republican rival Donald
Trump in the November presidential election, giving no sign he would consider
dropping out of the race after a feeble debate performance that dismayed his fellow
Democrats.
Former English professional footballer David Beckham recently visited a Vietnamese
cuisine restaurant in Macau, where he savored pho and fried spring rolls, which he
described as very good and just what he needed.
Phuket International Airport, one of Thailand's busiest, has made it on the list of
the worlds 10 most improved airports as voted by Skytrax, a British airline review
and ranking site.
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence
on Tuesday, killing one passenger and injuring 30 others, causing chaos as
belongings scattered and overhead cabin panels were punctured.
The National Assembly will conduct a ballot to elect the president and dismiss
General To Lam, the presidential candidate, from his current position of Minister
of Public Security on Wednesday morning.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to launch a project that
promotes 72 must-do activities in Thailand in early July to stimulate tourism
during the low season.
Police in the southern Hau Giang Province arrested a married couple on Friday for
attempting to smuggle 18 people into South Korea to work under the guise of
tourism.
Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min and five teammates were given a 4 out of 10
for their performance in the 0-2 Premier League defeat to Chelsea.
Suki Kwan, a Hong Kong model and on-screen sex symbol, has divorced actor Lee Wai
Sheung, who is 7 years her junior, according to Dimsum Daily.
The most significant case in decades on homelessness reached the Supreme Court as
record numbers of people in America are without a permanent place to live.
While some readers shared the sentiment that Singapore has little to offer to
tourists, others said it's a good place for business and shopping.
The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) witnessed its market capitalization soar to
VND5.22 quadrillion ($208.5 million), marking a 3.1% rise from February.
Tottenham Hotspurs captain Son Heung-min injured his finger in a brawl with a
teammate on the eve of South Korea's humiliating loss to Jordan at the Asian Cup,
the Korean football body said, with one player involved issuing an apology ...
The death toll after an explosion at a Chinese-funded nickel-processing plant in
eastern Indonesia over the weekend has risen to 18 with dozens still being treated
in hospital, a police official said Tuesday.
Imported kiwis, apples, pomegranates, and pears only cost a few tens of thousands
of dong (VND24,000=US$1) per kilogram, or a fifth of the prices two years ago.
An 18-year-old girl in Ho Chi Minh City was killed Sunday after a seven-seat car
rammed into five other vehicles and knocked down a house's wall.
Sitting at a cafe on the Mui Ne beach, a 33-year-old Brit named Sam opened his
laptop to teach his remote English class for four students.
Four days after his dramatic rescue from a fast-flowing waterfall, Russian tourist
Pamin Kamaldinov has written a letter to Da Nang police officers to express his
gratitude.
A mooncake can contain up to 1,000 calories, a half of an adult's daily calorie
intake suggested by WHO, which is 2,000 calories.
Da Nang authorities slapped a VND20-million (US$850) fine on a hotel for having a
woman guest stay in a dirty room for two weeks and refusing to clean it.
A woman who says she is the inspiration for the relentless stalker at the center of
Netflix's Baby Reindeer sued the streaming giant Thursday for defamation and is
seeking at least $170 million in damages.
Vietnam new head coach Kim Sang-sik left many good impressions in his debut game on
Thursday, when his team made a thrilling comeback to beat the Philippines 3-2 in
the World Cup qualifiers.
Egg-shaped lychees from northern Hung Yen Province are being sold at VND240,000
(US$9.43) per kilogram in HCMC and Binh Duong Province, 20% higher than a year ago,
on lower output.
Many passengers said they were happy and excited to travel on the high-speed boat
between HCMC and Con Dao on launch day, and said it is a cheap option.
The Government has requested an immediate inspection over gold bullion trading in
an attempt to stabilize the domestic gold market that has witnessed a sudden price
rise in recent days.
Having heard so much praise for Ba Be Lake, I decided to visit this ecological
spot, which is also a Ramsar site of international importance for wetland
conservation.
Around 12,000 people including military and police officers joined a rehearsal on
Sunday for the parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu
battle.
A Chinese company has offered to build three trackless tram routes on Hanois Ring
Road No.3 and Thang Long Avenue to help ease traffic congestion.
More than half of Vietnamese carried less cash last year than in 2022, a new survey
by payment company Visa has found.
Certain unofficial outlets are selling 'brand new' 1TB iPhone 15 Pro Max units for
a 26% markdown compared to official retail prices.
A contractor in northern Hai Duong Province was arrested for giving his workers
drugs as payment.
Two explosions killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores at a ceremony in Iran on
Wednesday to commemorate commander Qassem Soleimani who was killed by a U.S. drone
in 2020, Iranian officials said, blaming unspecified "terrorists."
A Ghanaian tourist was detained for killing a worker and injuring two others in
Chiang Mai while driving under the influence of alcohol on Saturday, the first day
Thailand began extending its nightlife hours.
A Nigerian army drone strike accidently killed at least 85 civilians on Sunday in a
village in northwest Kaduna State, emergency officials said, in one of the
country's deadliest military bombing accidents.
China Evergrande Group's latest trouble in firming up a long-pending debt
restructuring plan led to a sell-off in its and peers' shares on Monday, as worries
resurfaced about the crisis-hit property sector after a brief respite.
Nguyen Thuy Linh won her second Vietnam Open title in a row after a thrilling
victory over Japan's Akari Kurihara on Sunday.
At an unfinished Country Garden residential complex on the outskirts of the
northern Chinese metropolis of Tianjin, construction has slowed to a dull whirr and
a few idle workers roam a near-empty site.
A photo taken in Hung Yen helped a German contestant win the iPhone Photography
Awards (IPPA)s Photographer of the Year, while a Hoi An photo won the Still Life
category.
Visitors are thronging a zoo in eastern China's Zhejiang province after a video of
one of its bears went viral with some netizens suggesting she looked so human that
she might be a staff member in a bear suit, local ...
Camera footage from a car in Phu Tho captured how a white car sped past a motorbike
with a woman and a child on it, colliding with the vehicle and sending the pair
down to the ground.
Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, waved to crowds and smiled broadly from the
balcony of Buckingham Palace after watching a military parade on Saturday, making
her first public appearance this year as she undergoes treatment for cancer.
Prolonged rainstorms on Tuesday afternoon submerged streets in Ho Chi Minh City and
it's southeastern neighboring metropolis of Bien Hoa, destroying homes and leaving
a wake of traffic accidents.
Actress Carina Lau, wife of the celebrated actor Tony Leung, disposed of her
property in Shanghai for a total of HK$73.8 million (US$9.4 million).
The Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested three men, including a Russian, for
running two illegal money lending companies that allegedly charged interest of
100%.
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel's Li Bai Cantonese restaurant has reopened after
a two-month renovation, featuring contemporary interiors that enhance an innovative
redefining of Cantonese delicacies.
Six people were killed and several others injured -- including a nine-month-old
baby -- when a knife-wielding attacker rampaged through a busy Sydney shopping
center on Saturday.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold ring price slid 0.49% to VND71.75 million ($2,874.66)
per tael Friday morning after establishing a new record price on Thursday.
Global fashion brand Louis Vuitton has opened a restaurant in Bangkok, with
renowned Indian chef Gaggan Anand at its helm.
A private dealership has imported Vietnams first Vespa 946 Dragon scooter, one of
only 1,888 manufactured by Italys Piaggio company.
Vietnamese fighter Truong Thi Kim Tuyen won a silver at the U.S. Open taekwondo
tournament in Nevada this week.
Londoner Moo Abraham, 11, has ignited debate parading her lavish accessories on
TikTok, including a 100,000-pound Patek Philippe watch and a Herms handbag costing
25,000 pounds (1,000 pounds equals US$1,258).
Prosecutors on Thursday sought the death penalty for a man charged over a 2019
arson attack on an anime studio that killed 36 people in Japan's deadliest crime in
decades, reports said.
Vietnam's number one female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh made a strong
comeback to defeat Spanish star Carolina Marin, a three-time world champion, at the
China Masters 2023 Wednesday.
Substitute Jamie Maclaren hit a second-half hat-trick as Australia crushed
Bangladesh 7-0 to kick off Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a bang on
Thursday.
A dog owner in China caused a public backlash for promising 10 million yuan (around
$1.4 million) but only paying 5,000 yuan as a reward for finding his missing dog.
Thailand's Siam Motors partnered with Nissan Motors in 1962 with a factory that
rolled out four cars a day, leading to a profitable, decades-long relationship with
Japanese companies that transformed it from a car dealer to an automotive
pioneer. ...
Only 19% of jobseekers in Ho Chi Minh City now expect a salary of more than VND20
million ($850) a month, a steep 46% decline from earlier this year.
A group of neighbors joined forces Tuesday to break through the metal bars of a
balcony and rescue a family of three trapped inside their burning home.
Police in Malaysia have arrested a foreign tourist on charges of sexually
assaulting a 20-year-old hotel employee in Genting Highlands, a popular tourist
destination.
Thailand's opposition secured a stunning election win on Sunday after trouncing
parties allied with the military, setting the stage for a flurry of deal-making
over forming a government in a bid to end nearly a decade of conservative, army-
backed rule. ...
Keppel has entered a cooperation agreement to become one of the first real estate
companies in Vietnam to incorporate sustainable concrete solutions via CO2
mineralized concrete (CMC) technology into its projects.
honey limeade is considered a miracle for health, as it provides multiple benefits
such as boosting the immune system and cleansing the intestines, according to
Health People CN and Aboluowang.
The director of a forensic center in Quang Ngai Province is on trial for taking
bribes to falsify reports, which enabled five people to get their jail sentences
suspended.
One person died and six others were injured in the northern Son La Province Sunday
night when a man driving under the influence crashed his tractor into their house.
A senior lawmaker has proposed taxing low-value imported goods as their numbers
have surged with the boom in e-commerce platforms such as Shopee and Tiktok.
A top Vietnamese aerobic athlete has been banned from competition for two years
after tests found her positive with doping substances.
Novak Djokovic survived a fierce test against teenager Dino Prizmic at the
Australian Open Sunday as he launched his bid for a historic 25th Grand Slam, but
defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka destroyed her opponent 6-0, 6-1.
A former air force major was sentenced to 14 months in prison on Tuesday for
hitting a teenage girl and killing her as he was on the phone while driving his
car.
Defender Doan Van Hau was escorted by his wife Doan Hai My, a top 10 Miss Vietnam
in 2020, on his trip to Singapore for a re-examination of his heel injury.
Turkish construction firm IC Holdings, which has won a hotly-contested major bid
for a project at southern Vietnams highly-anticipated Long Thanh International
Airport, wants to build Vietnams new metro lines.
A total of 20 passengers were left behind at Carcassonne airport in France as a
plane of Irelands budget airline Ryanair took off for Brussels, with security
delays blamed for the incident.
Thai police arrested a local woman late last week for stealing US$2,100 in cash and
an iPhone 14 Pro from a Turkish man she was dating via an online app.
Passengers with a layover of at least 5.5 hours in Singapore's Changi Airport are
eligible for a free 2-hour bicycle ride to explore outdoor attractions in the
airport's vicinity.
Vietcombank remained the biggest profit earner among lenders in the third quarter,
a period in which half of all listed banks saw smaller profits following a race to
lure deposits.
Step into a fusion of history and cutting-edge technology as Songlab unveils a
1,000 square meter digital art exhibition space, where Hue's ancient capital comes
to life anew.
Defender Doan Van Hau and his fiance Doan Hai My, a top 10 Miss Vietnam 2020, took
time for a wedding photoshoot in Hanois Duong Lam ancient village.
Police in Dak Lak Province in the Central Highlands have arrested a woman for
allegedly trafficking a woman and her child to China in 2018.
Da Nang ranked second in a list of Asia's five cheapest destinations to retire for
foreigners with a monthly average cost of living for expats of US$867, according to
a recent report.
A sports utility vehicle was hit from behind when stopping at a red light in
southern Binh Duong Province, as recorded on a dash cam.
A mother and her family, including two children, managed to escape a house fire in
Hanoi by climbing onto a neighbors' balcony.
Egypt withdrew the operating licenses of 16 tourism companies and referred them to
the public prosecutor, accusing them of being responsible for the deaths of
Egyptian pilgrims in Mecca, a crisis unit tasked with addressing the situation said
on Saturday.
Volvo cars has started to shift production of Chinese-made electric vehicles to
Belgium in the expectation that the European Union will drive ahead with a
crackdown on Beijing-subsidised imports, the Times reported on Saturday.
A French climber died on Mount Makalu, the world's fifth-highest peak, expedition
organizers said Tuesday, the second fatality of this year's spring climbing season
and both on the same mountain.
More than 100,000 packets of sliced bread have been recalled in Japan after parts
of a black rats body were discovered inside two of them, the manufacturer said on
Wednesday.
Hanoi's iconic 'com rang dua bo', featuring fluffy egg-fried rice bursts with
savory beef & tangy pickled mustard greens, is a lunchtime and dinner favorite.
Gold ring prices have not budged from the record-high levels they reached earlier
this month as a gold shortage prevents jewelers from meeting the burgeoning demand.
Featuring tender chicken, golden rice, intestine sauce, and a chicken salad, Hoi
An-style chicken rice brings the essence of central Vietnam's cuisine to your
table.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold bar price slid 0.24% to VND84.1 million ($3,370.74) per
tael Wednesday morning after hitting a historic peak in the previous day.
World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic has purchased homes in Miami, New
York, Monte Carlo, and Marbella and a penthouse in his native Serbia.
My family took a train trip to my hometown for this Lunar New Year. Besides the
fact that air tickets were too expensive, my wife and I wanted our children to
experience the north-south train journey, which was a big ...
Chinese regulators announced on Friday a wide range of rules aimed at curbing
spending and rewards that encourage video games, dealing a blow to the world's
biggest games market, which returned to growth this year.
The United States condemned the "horrific terrorist attack" during a Catholic Mass
at a university in southern Philippines that killed at least four people and
injured dozens, the State Department said on Sunday.
A Sumatran rhino has been born in western Indonesia, officials said Monday, a rare
sanctuary birth for the critically endangered animal with only several dozen
believed to be left in the world.
A Taiwanese court has ordered Taiwanese paparazzi Ryan Ko pay a fine of 600,000
Taiwan dollars (US$19,141) for spreading allegations about compatriot actresses,
sisters Barbie and Dee Hsu, taking drugs.
Budget airline Vietjet announced a series of new routes to Cambodia, Indonesia and
China beginning next month in an effort to capitalize on a busy year-end tourism
season.
A pregnant woman in central Nghe An Province died after her motorbike was hit by a
car door swung open by the driver.
Prosecutors produced a video in court Friday showing a police officer facing
bribery charges in the Covid-19 repatriation flight scandal receiving a briefcase,
and said it had contained US$450,000.
A 15-year-old girl in China, died weighing 25 kilograms after going on a crash diet
to win the heart of a boy.
Seven people, including four children, were killed when a roof over a school sports
field collapsed in a storm in Thailand, officials said Tuesday.
A truck which got stuck in a railroad crossing in Hanoi was smashed by a fast-
moving train.
A Vienna-based privacy campaign group filed complaints in 11 European countries
against Meta on Thursday, saying the global tech giant's planned privacy policy
change would allow "unlawful" use of personal data for artificial intelligence
technology.
Australian tourists are the world's biggest spenders on experiences and nightlife
services as they spend 19% of their holiday cash on these activities, higher than
the global average of 12%, a report has found.
A 500-meter stretch of the Nuoc Den (Black Water) Canal in HCMCs Binh Tan District
is filled with foul-smelling waste, affect the lives of people living in the
vicinity.
South Korean actor Park Sung Hoon revealed that despite the success of the TV
series Queen of Tears, he hasnt received any advertisement contracts due to
portraying a hated character.
Singapore Airlines was ordered to pay compensation of 200,000 Indian rupees
(US$2,400) to an Indian couple whose business-class seats malfunctioned on a four-
hour flight last year.
The remains of Dang Hoang Ly Na, a 33-year-old Vietnamese single mother, were found
in the Singapore River, after local authorities were alerted about an unnatural
death.
English football legend David Beckham has won a 240 million (US$299.8 million)
legal battle against online counterfeiters selling fakes of his products, U.K.
media reported.
India's capital New Delhi has been named the world's most affordable travel
destination this year, followed by Hanoi, in a survey by British website Wethrift.
Russia on Saturday said it had evacuated almost 4,500 people in the Orenburg region
in the southern Urals due to flooding after a dam burst.
The government has issued a decree regarding the management of motorized vehicles
registered abroad and brought into Vietnam by foreign travelers.
A South Korean man has been arrested on charges of smuggling 18,000 clothing items
into Vietnam without the necessary customs declaration.
Nguyen Hoang Bao, also known as Henry Nguyen, a director at stock brokerage
VietCap, has submitted his resignation for personal reasons.
Malaysia is actively developing a strategy to attract more than 5 million tourists
from China this year.
If there is an urgent need to buy a house, this is a golden opportunity to search
for one as prices are usually lower than at other times of the year, said an
expert.
Hong Kong actress Kathy Chows mother will inherit all of her assets, including a
Beijing villa worth 100 million yuan (US$14 million), as the actress does not have
a husband or children.
Hyundai Motor Co on Monday broke ground on a 2 trillion won ($1.52 billion)
dedicated electric vehicle (EV) plant in South Korea, as the automaker accelerate a
shift to electrification.
Floors, ceilings and walls were stained in black following a fire that killed at
least 10 people including four children at a mini apartment in Hanoi.
Hanoi this weekend will feature cocktail nights, a jazz tribute evening, an art
exhibition, and a painting workshop.
A driver parked his pickup truck on a slope without turning its engine off or
putting its emergency brake on, leaving it to roll downhill into a coffee shop.
Written and illustrated by two Vietnamese authors, a graphic novel about a
conservationist trying to save a sun bear has won the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for
Illustration.
European Championship newcomers Georgia took their first point of the tournament in
a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic on Saturday that left both teams probably
needing to win their final Group F game to stand any chance of advancing. ...
A recent marketing campaign by Crystal Jade restaurant in Singapore has ignited
online discussions by offering discounts to customers who say to their children:
Giving birth to char siu is better than giving birth to you.
An employee in Nantong City in China's southeastern Jiangsu Province has filed a
lawsuit against his former employer after he was dismissed for frequently spending
several working hours per day in the office bathroom.
Nikki Haley said Wednesday that she will be voting for Donald Trump in the general
election, a notable show of support given their intense and often personal rivalry
during the Republican primary calendar.
Bun cha, an iconic Hanoi dish, and meatball banh mi are among four Vietnamese
dishes that have garnered recognition on TasteAtlas' list of the top 61 Asian
ground meat dishes.
Indonesia experienced its hottest April in more than four decades, two senior
weather agency officials said Wednesday, as the region endures a suffocating heat
wave and global temperatures break records.
Large swaths of Asia are sweltering through a heatwave that has topped temperature
records from Myanmar to the Philippines and forced millions of children to stay
home from school.
Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez,
and their children holidayed at a luxury resort over the weekend during his
suspension from the Saudi Pro League.
Japanese retailer Takashimaya plans to invest 2 billion yen (US$13 million) in
building a 10,000-square-meter shopping mall in Hanoi, its first in the city.
Vietnam became Singapores biggest rice supplier in value terms for the first time
with a 32% market share in the first quarter, followed by India and Thailand.
Apple CEO Tim Cook completed his first visit to Vietnam on Tuesday afternoon
following several exchanges with developers, content creators and a meeting with
the government.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a favored destination of Chinese
tourists, buoyed by its visa-free policy and increased flight connections.
Zhao Lina , dubbed China's most beautiful goalkeeper, is poised to star in a film
by Hong Kong director Stephen Chow.
At 119, a woman living in the southern Dong Nai Province, could break the record
for "World's Oldest Living Person."
A woman in Phu Quoc Island required 35 stitches after she was attacked by the
familys pet German Shepherd.
Asian countries led by Singapore dominated the top spots in a keenly watched survey
of education capabilities published Tuesday, while levels in Europe slipped at a
record pace -- and not just because of Covid.
A survey on Chinese social media platform Weibo revealed 85% of 54,000 Chinese
people would not travel to ASEAN countries for fears of safety following the
release of a Chinese action movie.
A multiple-entry e-visa will cost US$50, double that of a single-entry visa, the
Immigration Department has announced.
Will Vietnam's tourism see a boost soon? Industry insiders are optimistic about
future prospects as the government weighs up a 90-day e-visa to gain a competitive
edge as a leading tourism destination.
A Hanoi court has handed prison terms to six local men who joined a fight that
killed a Vietnamese worker in Japan.
The Thai cabinet has approved in principle a law stipulating that anyone found in
possession of more than one methamphetamine tablet will be regarded as an offender
and will not have the option of being sent to rehabilitation.
China's Ministry of Education said on Tuesday it was launching a campaign to
address issues including excessive homework and bullying in schools, as part of
efforts to boost students' mental health.
Nguyen Quoc Cuong, son of female real estate tycoon Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan, took his
family to stay at a high-end resort in beach resort city Nha Trang recently.
The project "Plastic waste management in Can Gio based on a circular economy model"
was successfully conducted after two years of collaboration between parties and Can
Gio residents.
A woman in HCMC reported that her two daughters went missing while they were
selling candies on the Nguyen Hue walking street in District 1.
Russ Cook on Sunday completed a mammoth quest to run the length of Africa having
overcome health scares, visa troubles and even an armed robbery.
Right after Luong Thi Tham brought her child home from a hospital in Hanoi at dawn,
she drove more than 40 km to class.
Reports suggest that films featuring actress Vicki Zhao have resurfaced on major
video streaming platform Bilibili, hinting at a potential comeback in June.
Van Thinh Phat chairwoman Truong My Lan has rejected claims that she held a
majority stake in and controlled Saigon Commercial Bank.
Singapore is set to provide a S$300 million (US$223 million) grant to its tourism
industry to boost its competitiveness.
Relying on my wifes disposition towards my mothers visits to our place is a
situation I decidedly wish to avoid.
Gasoline prices rose to the highest since Nov. 13 while diesel price reached a
nine-week high.
I am 24, and I met my same-age foreign boyfriend through a friend's introduction.
Donald Trump's physician wrote in a note released on Monday that the former
president is in "excellent heath" and that "he will continue to enjoy a healthy
active lifestyle for many years."
Localities with low birth rates need to aid women who give birth to a second child,
according to supporters of a new draft Population Law designed to combat labor
shortages.
Construction giant Deo Ca Group chairman Ho Minh Hoang has required that in six
years all vice chairmen must hold a Doctor of Philosophy and all directors a
Masters Degree.
Sales of the newly released iPhone model surpassed the VND1-trillion (US$42
million) mark for a second year in a row, despite the economic downturn.
Russia will evacuate a village in its far east on Aug. 11 as part of the launch of
Russia's first lunar lander mission in nearly half a century, a local official said
on Monday.
A Jordanian court Sunday sentenced five people to three years in jail for a gas
leak in the port of Aqaba last year that left 13 dead, a judicial source said.
Authorities in America's Wisconsin State are investigating a case in which eight
tourists were left hanging upside-down on a rollercoaster at a festival for at
least three hours.
Coach Shin Tae-yong believes that winning the 2024 ASEAN Cup, formerly AFF Cup, is
not a big goal that Indonesia need to achieve, as the Asian Cup or World Cup is
more important.
U.S.-based restaurant chain Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
protection in a Florida court after securing $100 million in financing commitments
from its existing lenders, the company said on Sunday.
Ponggol Seafood, a restaurant on Singapores New Punggol Road renowned for its
chilli crab and mee goreng, closed its doors permanently last Thursday after more
than 50 years of operation.
The only thing Gen Z is at a disadvantage is that house prices are now higher than
before, but in return they have no shortage of opportunities to get rich.
The five wealthiest women in the world, led by LOral heiress Franoise Bettencourt
Meyers, saw their collective net worth surge US$47.8 billion from a year ago,
Forbes reported.
Many Gen Z-ers and Millennials are not interested in assuming managerial positions
because they find these jobs not worth the extra workload and stress, a survey has
found.
A Philippine court has blocked the commercial propagation of genetically modified
golden rice because it said conflicting scientific views gave rise to "severe"
health and environmental safety concerns.
Do Hong Son has surprised his in-laws and their neighbors with a fleet of 7
excavators to pick up his bride on their wedding day.
Vietnamese airlines are racing to lease aircraft as the peak travel season
approaches but they are concerned of a shortage in supply and high prices.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on Monday sent a congratulatory letter to
Vladimir Putin over his re-election as president of Russia.
Vietnamese visitors traveling to Mongolia for stays of up to 30 days no longer
require a visa starting from March 7.
Some garment and footwear exporters have started getting orders again after a
hiatus but most are low-value, experts said.
President Vo Van Thuong, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left
Hanoi on Sunday for a four-day official visit to Japan at the invitation of the
Japanese State.
For over two decades, Hanois Dong Da District has been enchanted by a southern-
style noodle salad, as diners gather to witness the captivating scene of beef
catching fire on a pan.
Goalkeeper Bui Tan Truong will compete in a final but this time in a biopic based
on his life that has made the competition final at an international film festival.
A HCMC court has dismissed a British manager's wrongful termination lawsuit against
movie theater chain CGV Vietnam and the plaintiff will thus receive no
compensation.
A four-year-old boy was saved from drowning after his mother's ex-boyfriend
allegedly threw him into a canal in southern Vietnam.
Russia will evacuate a village in its far east on Aug. 11 as part of the launch of
Russia's first lunar lander mission in nearly half a century, a local official said
on Monday.
A fire that broke out in a four-story house in Hanoi's Ha Dong District Saturday
morning killed a woman and her three grandchildren.
Thai police have arrested a gang of youngsters for brutally attacking a Swedish
tourist who tried to stop them from assaulting a waitress at a karaoke bar in
Chiang Mai.
Hosts Germany became the first team to qualify for the knockout phase of Euro 2024
on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Hungary, while Croatia's hopes of progressing
hang in the balance after they were held by Albania. ...
A father and his 3-year-old daughter have died, while his wife and eldest son were
seriously injured at their apartment in an urban area of Thu Duc in HCMC.
Pennsylvania billionaire Asplundh familys US$95 million undocumented worker
exploitation lawsuit gained public attention after Katherine Asplundh, newlywed
wife to the familys heir, was involved in a bully scandal this week.
The number of individuals with over US$1 million in net worth in HCMC has doubled
in the last decade, making it Asias next big millionaire hotspot, a report has
found.
Melinda French Gates, the former spouse of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and a
billionaire herself, has quashed engagement rumors involving former Fox News
correspondent Jon Du Pre.
Vietnam's national futsal team qualified for the 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup
quarterfinals despite losing 1-2 to Thailand in the last match of group A on
Sunday.
Real Madrid exacted revenge on Manchester City to reach the Champions League semi-
finals 4-3 on penalties after withstanding a barrage at the Etihad on Wednesday.
Whether or not there's a real estate boom, properties near industrial zones and
urban areas will still increase in value.
Skipper Son Heung-min scored a brace as South Korea made it two wins from two games
in 2026 World Cup qualifying with a 3-0 victory away in China on Tuesday.
Alison Lee of the United States fired a blistering eight-under-par 64 to vault into
a share of the lead at the halfway stage of the LPGA Tour Championship on Friday.
Four wallabies trafficked into Vietnam were on their way to a new home in a
mountainous northern province on Friday, as wildlife experts called for tighter
regulation of the exotic pet trade.
A HCMC court has delayed a trial on the smuggling of US$1 million worth of
counterfeit bills as authorities could not discern whether they were fake money or
mere paper.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI will be integrated into his social
media platform X and also be available as a standalone app, he said on Sunday in a
post.
More than 100 people were killed and 150 injured in a fire at a wedding party in
Hamdaniya district in Iraq's Nineveh province that left civil defense searching the
charred skeleton of a building for survivors into the early hours ...
A global aid effort for Libya gathered pace Thursday after a tsunami-sized flash
flood killed at least 4,000 people, with thousands more missing -- a death toll the
UN blamed in part on the legacy of years of war and ...
Police in Thailand have detained a Chinese man for stealing a Louis Vuitton bag
worth VND2.1 million baht ($60,000) from a woman at Don Mueang International
Airport in Bangkok.
Work on a VND1 trillion (US$42.5 million) coastal road in the central Binh Thuan
Province has ground to a halt after coming up against a titanium mine.
A 14-legged giant isopod is the highlight of a new dish at a ramen restaurant in
Taipei and it has people queuing up
A total of 65 people were arrested in a drug trafficking case involving four
Vietnam Airlines attendants after a month-long investigation.
A Vietnamese woman in Japan was arrested Thursday after abandoning a dead baby in a
vacant lot in Hiroshima, Japanese police said.
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has told investors he plans to build a
supercomputer dubbed "gigafactory of compute" to support the development of his
artificial intelligence startup xAI, an industry news outlet reported Saturday.
Former Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long and five other defendants in a major
Covid-19 test kit scandal had their sentences reduced during an appeal court
hearing in Hanoi on Friday.
The South Korean media expects Kim Sang-sik to face a lot of pressure as coach of
the Vietnamese football team due to the success compatriot Park Hang-seo had
achieved.
Tran Mong Hung, a co-founder of Asia Commercial Bank (ACB) and father of chairman
Tran Hung Huy, has passed away on April 25 at the age of 72.
Kendji Girac, winner of the 2014 edition of France's "The Voice," was admitted to
the hospital with a chest gunshot wound, sources close to the situation told AFP.
Ho Chi Minh City police are searching for a man who scammed people into paying him
with false promises that he would send them abroad to work.
Apartment prices fell by 3% year-on-year in the first quarter in HCMC but jumped
19% in Hanoi, according to a report by property consultancy CBRE.
Thailand has proposed a Schengen-type joint visa for itself and five other
Southeast Asian countries, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Vietnam, to drive
regional tourism.
Conglomerage Vingroups board of directors has approved a proposal to hike the
chartercapital of electric taxi subsidiary GSM by no more than 5% this year.
South Korean conglomerate SK Group wants to develop a clean energy project in
Vietnam by using natural gas to produce green hydrogen.
Singapore on Monday passed a law to hold "dangerous offenders" indefinitely, even
after they complete their jail sentences.
Her 35-year-old daughter was apathetic about marriage, so Do Thi Ly created a
social media account to find a good match and instruct him on how to win her over.
Ayase Ueda scored a hat-trick as Japan got their bid to reach an eighth straight
World Cup off to an emphatic start with a 5-0 win over Myanmar on Thursday.
A ninth grader in the Central Highlands' Dak Lak Province suddenly collapsed and
died of a heart problem in school Tuesday after running for around 250 m.
A tree around 10 meters tall fell during a powerful wind and rainstorm in HCMC's
Thu Duc City Tuesday night, crushing a man to death.
A former flight attendant was arrested Thursday for brokering sex services provided
by her colleagues for US$1,000-3,000 a session.
Many travel experts believe that Vietnam has a great opportunity to become a
paradise for global retirees a group of wealthy tourists with the ability to stay
long-term and spend generously.
Nearly 900 Amazon workers at a warehouse in Britain will stage a strike for three
days in the coming week over a pay dispute, labour union GMB said on Saturday.
A six-year-old boy was beaten, causing bruised buttocks and an injured lip, by a
woman entrusted to run extra-curricular classes at a private facility over the
summer.
A bright pink dress worn by a Chinese oil executives apparent mistress is all the
rage after a video of the couple holding hands in public went viral.
Two tourists trapped on an out-of-service bus in Japan resorted to calling the
police for help escaping, the transport company said Tuesday, as the country
grapples with a surge of foreign visitors not all have welcomed.
A plot of land my parents bought in 1993 has appreciated to VND8.5 billion
(US$334,100), earning them 50 times the profit they would have made if they had
bought gold.
A whale carcass weighing more than 10 tonnes was found washed up on the shore of
Dien Hung Commune, Dien Chau District in the central province of Nghe An on
Saturday.
Malaysia incurred losses totaling MYR277 billion (US$58 billion) as a result of
corruption over the past five years, Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-
Corruption Commission (MACC) Azam Baki said.
Foreign tourists' largest complaint in South Korea is shopping rip-offs, according
to a new report, which also cited taxi scams and poor accommodation services as the
next most-pervasive issues.
Minh Tung called his cousin this year to help him find a room in Hanoi so he could
find work, four years after returning from the capital to his hometown.
An American Airlines flight attendant was indicted Thursday after authorities said
he tried to secretly record video of a 14-year-old girl using an airplane bathroom
last September.
Sacombank chairman Duong Cong Minh on Friday denied rumors of being an accomplice
of Truong My Lan, a property tycoon who has recently been sentenced to death for
embezzlement.
Airlines will add about 120 flights for the Reunification Day-Labor Day holiday
(April 30-May 1), amounting to an additional 20,000 seats a day.
An investment consultant will be tried on April 16 for allegedly stealing $3.2
million from an Australian businessman after advising him to purchase a titan mine.
Thai police have detained a group of five Mongolian nationals for allegations of
pickpocketing tourists at major attractions in Bangkok and Pattaya last week.
Tiger Woods, who has worn Nike apparel since first signing with the company as a
newly professional 20-year-old, has parted ways with the sportswear giant, the 15-
times major champion said on Monday in a social media post.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear Donald Trump's appeal of a judicial
decision barring the former president from Colorado's Republican primary ballot,
taking up a politically explosive case with major implications for the 2024
presidential election. ...
Saigon Jewelry Company (SJC) gold price has bounced back from a steep fall Friday
morning.
Toshiba was delisted on Wednesday after 74 years on the Tokyo exchange, following a
decade of upheaval and scandal that brought down one of Japan's biggest brands and
ushered in a buyout and an uncertain future.
A Nguyen Dynasty's golden seal of Hoang de chi bao (Treasure of the Emperor) was
handed over to Vietnam at a ceremony held at the Vietnamese Embassy in France on
Nov. 16.
After undergoing multiple gender-affirmation surgeries to transition from a man to
a woman, Duc still felt foreign in his new body.
Many travel experts believe that Vietnam has a great opportunity to become a
paradise for global retirees a group of wealthy tourists with the ability to stay
long-term and spend generously.
Four boys aged 16-19 have been detained after a video surfaced of them driving a
motorbike in a Dong Nai Province car lane with their front wheel off the ground
A man in Da Nang was murdered by a neighbor for singing karaoke on a mobile
loudspeaker at night.
When I chose to divorce and move out, my father-in-law criticized me, saying a
proper wife would kneel and beg her husband not to divorce to keep their childrens
parents together, unlike what I did.
Police in the central province of Ha Tinh have detained a local man for brutally
beating his seven-year-old daughter to punish her for playing at her uncles house
instead of coming straight home after school.
At 76, Hong Kong actor Chun Wong, known for his role in the TV series The Condor
Heroes, has moved into a nursing home due to neglect by his younger mistress Mary
and financial difficulties.
Thailand is a popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia thanks to its many
beaches, cultural wonders and vibrant nightlife, and let's see how many countries
it is offering visa-free entry?
Sacombank chairman Duong Cong Minh on Friday denied rumors of being an accomplice
of Truong My Lan, a property tycoon who has recently been sentenced to death for
embezzlement.
Venice will this week begin charging day trippers for entry, a world first aimed at
easing pressure on the Italian city drowning under the weight of mass tourism.
Singapore Changi Airport has won the 2024 award for the World's Best Airport
Immigration Service following a passenger satisfaction survey done by British air
transport rating organization Skytrax.
Japanese workers' real wages fell in February for a 23rd consecutive month, data
showed on Monday, suggesting higher prices kept up pressure on consumers' spending
appetite.
Vietnam's Maitreya Bodhisattva Statue, located on Ba Den Mountain, showcases the
method of stone assembly forthe first time, a technique similar to Egyptian
pyramids.
Jan Hilgendorf never anticipated being swept away by fate, but a serendipitous
encounter with Loan challenged all his preconceptions about love and destiny.
Rinky Chakma, former Miss India finalist, died at 28 from cancer on Feb. 27 after a
battle starting in 2022.
A growing number of Chinese semiconductor design companies are tapping Malaysian
firms to assemble a portion of their high-end chips, keen to hedge risks in case
the U.S. expands sanctions on China's chip industry, sources said.
Bui Thi Kim Ngan, has a more attractive figure now after shedding 10 cm off her
waist via following a healthy diet plan for 60 days.
Nguyen Tri Cat Tuong has apologized to the public audience for advertising a milk
product that cures diabetes, a false claim that makes the public frustrated.
A small private jet crashed into a motorbike and a car while attempting to land at
an airport in the outskirts of Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, leaving at least 10
people dead, officials said on Thursday.
A Vietnamese driver caught in a landslide that stranded 45 Vietnamese in Lao
earlier this month was found dead on Monday.
The body of the fourth and final victim in a landslide on a pass near Da Lat was
recovered Monday.
Colombia scored a 97th-minute winner through a Manuela Vanegas header to snatch a
dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany and stand on the cusp of the Women's World Cup
last 16 on Sunday.
Diners and staff at a restaurant in Chinas Hubei Province went flying in the air
when they tried to hold down a canopy in a gale earlier this week.
A man in the Mekong Deltas An Giang Province stole a total of 500 ducks from a
local farm in two separate heists this spring.
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) said a Chinese national was arrested
in an international operation on charges of creating and using malware that was
used in cyber attacks, large-scale fraud and child exploitation.
The top leader of Phu Quoc has requested a halt into giving permission for
officials to go abroad until the year's end to keep them focused on handling
existing issues on the city island.
The U.S. has announced new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, which will
increase to 102.5% this year, up from total levels of 27.5%, following a four-year
trade review with China.
Many Indonesian newspapers were upset when the 2024 Olympics playoff game did not
have VAR, believing that had led to their team losing 0-1 to Guinea due to a
penalty.
Former Malaysia skipper Safiq Rahim became the third footballer to be attacked in
the past week after he was threatened with a hammer and his car windscreen smashed
by two assailants.
86-year-old painter and calligrapher Fan Zeng, a celebrated figure in contemporary
Chinese art, expressed happiness with his marriage to his fourth wife Xu Meng, 36,
on social media.
Nguyen Nhat Anh has been suspended from his post as director of famous publisher
Nha Nam after he was accused of harassing a female employee.
There is a sudden rush to buy apartments, with buyers putting down deposits quickly
due to the fear of missing out as prices rise, industry insiders said.
86-year-old painter Fan Zeng, a celebrated figure in the realm of contemporary
Chinese art, disclosed his marriage with Xu Meng, 36, marking his fourth marriage.
VTC Digital Television and Chicilon Media have signed a comprehensive media
cooperation agreement to strengthen coordination and support each other towards
long-term and sustainable development.
Players of Morocco and Iran teams were caught in a big brawl at the opening day of
an international friendly futsal tournament in HCMC Thursday.
The Indian police have arrested two people including a minor boy for allegedly
robbing Thai pilgrims near the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya.
SJC gold bar price fell a further 0.62% to VND80.5 million (US$3,262.42) per tael
Wednesday afternoon after losing 1.8% in the morning.
Ive made it clear to my boyfriend that marriage is only an option when he can
secure a house for us.
Nearly 10 cars were completely damaged as a fire erupted at an auto garage in
southern Can Tho City on Wednesday morning.
In chilly weather, Hanoi chicken pho emerges as a seasonal choice with its tender
meat, crunchy skin, and savory broth.
Using "technology" as a facade to convey the expectation of monetary gifts, even in
absence, is not appropriate.
All Boeing 737 MAX jets operated by Chinese carriers are back in service at the end
of 2023, the U.S. planemaker's China head said on Friday, nearly a year after they
started returning following a global grounding in 2019. ...
The COP28 Presidency released a proposed text of a final climate deal on Wednesday
that would, for the first time, push nations to transition away from fossil fuels
to avert the worst effects of climate change.
In the recent Van Thinh Phat corruption scandal, there were many shocking figures.
This includes a US$5.2 million of bribes to a government official in charge of the
inspectorate duty to ignore its violations.
Le Thao Nhi, the first runner-up of Miss Universe Vietnam 2022, made a stunning
appearance at this years Cannes Film Festival red carpet in an open-waist dress by
Vietnamese designer Cong Tri.
After a run-up in the shadow of the war in Gaza, the Eurovision Song Contest final
gets underway on Saturday in Sweden's Malmo, where representatives from 26
countries will compete.
Two people were dead and 21 wounded after a man went on a stabbing spree at a
hospital in southwest China on Tuesday, local officials said.
Hanoi is unlikely to add three-star hotels in the next three years as tourists
prefer to stay at places with higher ratings, property consultancy Savills Hanoi
said in a report.
A 92-year-old man in southern Vietnam, who was sentenced to five years in prison in
2022 for abusing democratic freedom, is now being investigated for incest.
Thailand's proposal for a joint visa with five Southeast Asian neighbors will
benefit Vietnam greatly as its visa policy is currently strictest among the bloc,
readers said.
One of the "coolest streets in the world" according to British travel magazine Time
Out, Quang An Street in Hanoi has a mix of peace and vibrancy.
Republican U.S. lawmakers on Friday criticized the Biden administration after
sanctioned Chinese telecoms equipment giant Huawei unveiled a laptop this week
powered by an Intel AI chip.
A total of 70 electric shuttles are available for tourists visiting downtown Ho Chi
Minh City starting Friday, with ticket prices between VND120,000-250,000 ($4.80-
9.99).
Ca Mau Province in the Mekong Delta is digging a large freshwater lake to provide
water to over 11,000 families, and expects to complete it in May.
Son Heung-min says he considered quitting international football following a
turbulent Asian Cup with South Korea but decided to continue for the fans.
The public security ministry is proposing to put motorbike license numbers on
auction, at a starting price of VND5 million (US$202).
Manchester City completed a perfect Champions League group stage as 20-year-olds
Micah Hamilton and Oscar Bobb scored their first goals for the club in a 3-2 win at
Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday.
Like many young people growing up in Sardinia, Davide Sanna loved Italian cuisine
and wanted to have a successful career as a chef. But to do so, he had to move to
New York.
"Home for Life" project, honored by the Human Act Prize 2023, is making a lasting
and positive impact on the community, inspiring people to work together to build a
sustainable society.
Four people were killed and five others were injured after a sleeper bus and 16-
seat van collided head-on on National Highway 20 in southern Dong Nai Province
early Saturday.
A 12-seater bus carrying 10 Singaporean tourists skidded before falling into a
ravine in Malaysia's Penang on Sunday night, killing one and injuring nine others.
Hanoi ranked fourth in a global list of the 10 best cities for remote workers
thanks to its affordable cost of living at $1,700 a month, a study by U.S. real
estate company Commercial Search found.
The father of a grade 1 student in the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan has
alleged that his sons teacher locked his boy in a metal cage as a punishment.
A car continued jerking forward with a man on its hood and hitting more vehicles
after crashing into several motorbikes at a red light in Binh Duong Province.
Barcelona sacked coach Xavi Hernandez on Friday after the Catalan giants failed to
win a trophy this season but just weeks since he and club president Joan Laporta
agreed he would stay in the post.
Aquatic life from coral reefs to fish in the Thailand's eastern gulf coast is
suffering as sea surface temperatures hit record highs this month amid a regional
heat wave, worrying scientists and local communities.
The Vietnamese publisher of Ocean Vuongs On Earth Were Briefly Gorgeous has been
ordered to re-evaluate the novels pornographic content after a local school gave
the book to 11th graders.
Muhammed Aziz Khan, the only billionaire in Bangladesh, saw his net worth rising
10% in a year to $1.1 billion as of early April, according to Forbes.
Lucas, 17, the firstborn of Hong Kong actors Cecilia Cheung and Nicholas Tse, is
rumored in a relationship with a 46-year-old mentor, whose area of expertise
remains undisclosed.
The police have arrested two managers of a HCMC restaurant for allegedly having
hundreds of waitresses strip for foreigners and have paid sex with them.
Chinese electric vehicle makers are showcasing their latest models, including a
flying car, as they take on global rivals at the Bangkok International Motor Show.
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius almost doubled his remuneration last year thanks to
high bonus payouts, a company report published on Friday showed.
Vietnams popularity has risen on the global tourism map in recent years after a
number of billionaires and celebrities visited the country.
Thirteen students and one teacher have been vaccinated and injected with anti-
rabies serum after a rabid dog bit them this week.
Foreign remittances to Ho Chi Minh City soared by 43% to a record US$9.46 billion
last year.
Ice and frost have appeared on more high-altitude locations as a cold wave sweeps
through northern Vietnam.
Hanoi moved up 16 places to 144th in a global ranking of the world's most liveable
cities.
The appeal against beauty pageant star Thuy Tien should preserve the initial
verdict that found her innocent of owing VND1.5 billion ($62,000) to a
businesswoman, said a prosecutor overseeing the lawsuit.
Shengshi Tangcheng, a tourist destination in Chinas central Hubei province, issued
a public apology after being accused of forcing Chinese visitors to spare seats for
foreigners.
A New York architect was charged on Friday in connection with the long-unsolved
murders of three women whose bodies were found near a beach on Long Island more
than a decade ago.
A bridge over a lagoon in central Thua Thien-Hue Province will be built at a cost
of over VND1 trillion ($42.4 million), as approved by the provincial People's
Council.
A total of 37 tourists, mostly Russian nationals, were injured when a speedboat
they were passengers on crashed into a concrete pillar in Thailand's Phuket Town.
A French villa built in the early 20th century in Hanoi's downtown area has a brand
new look following a recent renovation.
A family in the northern province of Quang Ninh has finally agreed to move from a
house blocking a new road project after being offered a better relocation deal.
Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta ended Bayer Leverkusen's
51-match unbeaten run to win the Europa League final 3-0 on Wednesday and claim
their first trophy for 61 years.
From a malnourished boy, Tran "The Trigger" Van Thao became Vietnam's first
professional boxer, winning 17 of his 18 fights by holding true to one principle:
"I'm ready to die in the ring."
Daesung, a member of the K-pop boy group Big Bang, is scheduled to perform in Ho
Chi Minh City on July 6 as part of his Daesung Fan Day Tour: Ds Road.
Vietnam is highly interested in Funan Techo canal project and wishes that Cambodia
will continue working closely with Mekong River Commission countries to fully
assess the project's impacts, a spokeswoman said.
India's six-week election juggernaut resumed on Friday with millions of people
expected to line up outside polling stations in parts of the country hit by a
scorching heatwave.
The People's Court of the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai on Tuesday
announced sentences on a group of individuals engaging in activities aimed at
overthrowing the people's administration.
The Philippines has seized 1.8 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine, President
Ferdinand Marcos said Tuesday, describing the bust as a record and the "right
approach" to the drug war.
Air India is launching a new route between New Delhi and Ho Chi Minh City starting
on June 1, the Indian national flag carrier announced on Wednesday.
The recovery in tourism drove hotel prices in Hanoi and HCMC up by double digits
last year, a recent report by real estate consultancy Savills said.
The sea off the central Ha Tinh Province's Cam Xuyen District turned red over a
three-kilometer stretch, with local authorities pointing to algae as the cause.
The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) held 12 auctions of government bonds with a total
volume of nearly VND28.2 trillion ($1.1 billion) in February.
Seven Lao wind energy plants want to sell a total of 4,150 MW to Vietnam, according
to national utility Vietnam Electricity.
South Korea's budget airline Aero K opened a new route connecting Cheongju City to
the central city of Vietnam.
Mobile Worlds larger Erablue electronics stores in Indonesia earn average revenues
of VND4.5 billion (US$183,100) a month.
A Beijing court on Monday began compensation hearings for the Chinese relatives of
passengers on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which mysteriously disappeared
over the Indian Ocean almost a decade ago, the plaintiffs said.
A car driver who roamed into five vehicles in Thu Duc City last Sunday, killing an
18-year-old girl, had a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the maximum limit
stipulated by law.
In March 2009 British newswire Reuters reported a case of food poisoning at a
restaurant owned by the three-star Michelin chef and culinary legend Heston
Blumenthal.
A total of 19 airport security screeners have been sacked since July last year
after they were caught stealing from airline passengers, a Filipino top official
said
It takes a company 32.2 hours and VND3.8 million (US$162) on average to complete a
single administrative procedure related to property development, a survey has
found.
Huynh Tien still breaks out in a cold sweat whenever she sees a pith helmet.
A credit contract worth US$1.8 billion was signed on Saturday for the component
project 3 of the Long Thanh International Airport investment and construction
project's Phase I invested by the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).
The man charged with shooting and seriously wounding Slovakia's prime minister said
he did so to oppose the government's Ukraine policy but regrets his actions,
according to a court document obtained by AFP on Thursday.
A bus slammed into cars and motorbikes after its brakes apparently malfunctioned in
Indonesias West Java province, killing at least 11 people, mostly students, and
injuring dozens of others, officials said Sunday.
Vietnam's durian exports to China witnessed a significant surge in the first
quarter of 2024, according to statistics of trade via the Youyi Guan border gate
cited by China's Xinhua News Agency.
Manchester City star Kyle Walker has reportedly been welcomed back home by his wife
Annie Kilner after she kicked him out four months ago for cheating and living a
double life.
Manchester City kept the heat on Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday, seeing
off a feisty challenge from Nottingham Forest after Mikel Arteta's men held their
nerve to beat Tottenham.
Formula One fans could be treated to the sight of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton
roaring around the steamy streets of Bangkok, with Thailand keen to host a race.
Chu and Hinh from the Hmong community, embarked from the remote mountains of the
far north on a bicycle journey to Hanoi.
Rapper-actor Namewee broadcasted across his social media platforms and modified his
Wikipedia page to falsely state his demise as a prank on April Fools Day.
Last Friday, Tuan finished his work early and rushed to Tan Son Nhat Airport to
catch a flight from HCMC to Singapore.
Dan Vinni, an experienced British fighter, has expressed a desire to compete in the
pro MMA tournament LION Championship in Vietnam.
With VND3 billion (US$119,937), you can definitely buy a one-bedroom apartment in
the inner city whereas you may need an extra VND1 billion to buy land and build a
house in the suburban area, said an expert.
The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has signed a
letter of interest with electric vehicles maker VinFast to consider the Vietnamese
company's application for a $500 million loan for expansion, VinFast said on
Monday.
Han Feizi, who went viral after uploading a video of herself arguing with an
employee at a Singaporean hospital and local investigation officers, was deported
to China and banned from Singapore permanently.
Hanoi's centuries-old hometown specialty noodle soup, pho, is not only delicious,
but a vehicle by which class lines can fade, according to a history of the dish
published last year.
Mooncakes are part of a traditional festival, but they have increasingly become a
commercial product that costs much more than their real value, according to
readers.
A parent and a 6th grader from Hanoi drowned after being swept away by river rapids
during a field trip in the northern province of Nam Dinh.
A tractor trailer and a van crashed on a highway in the northern Mexican state of
Tamaulipas on Sunday morning, killing 26 people, local authorities said.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a transport ministry proposal not to
build a national highway through a nature reserve in southern Dong Nai Province.
Malaysia is investigating a claim by a British couple who said they were charged
RM120 (US$27) for a haircut in Kuala Lumpur.
England escaped an embarrassing exit from Euro 2024 on Sunday as they came from
behind to beat Slovakia in extra time and reach the quarter-finals, while Spain
defeated surprise packages Georgia 4-1 to set up a mouthwatering quarter-final
showdown with ...
One person was killed and 30 injured Tuesday when a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777
hit severe turbulence on a flight from London and was forced to make an emergency
landing in Bangkok.
In a teaser for the variety show Girls Spectacular Journey, Hong Kong singer and
actress Charlene Choi was seen grimacing as she tried durians in Singapore and
ultimately spitting the fruit out.
A total of 110 new high temperature records were broken across Vietnam in April
alone, more than all of 2023 combined and 10 times more than the same period last
year.
Thu Trang was chatting with friends at a caf when guests complained she was
speaking too loud, and her two children were disrupting people trying to work by
running around.
Taiwan was hit by a series of at least 10 earthquakes in the early hours of
Saturday, with the strongest reaching 6.1 magnitude, according to the island's
Central Weather Administration.
Chu and Hinh from the Hmong community, embarked from the remote mountains of the
far north on a bicycle journey to Hanoi.
Head of a Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB)'s Hanoi branch has
been arrested for allegedly swindling VND338 billion ($13.63 million) from
customers.
Tokio Marine and NETCO Post have partnered up to introduce a comprehensive
transportation and insurance solution, aiming to provide businesses with asset and
financial security.
The Mekong Delta region is facing a staggering economic setback, with researchers
estimating annual losses exceeding VND70 trillion ($2.96 billion) due to salt
intrusion.
Vietnam surpassed Chile to become the second largest fruit and vegetable exporter
to China in 2023, thanks to a jump in durian exports.
Conservationists have raised the alarm as South Africa reported a sharp increase in
rhino poaching, with almost 500 animals killed last year.
A passenger boarding American Airlines flight attempted to open the emergency door
mid-flight on Tuesday, forcing the plane to return.
Buy2sell's strategic partnerships with Tavanix and DrLoule have generated
substantial revenues, establishing a strong presence in the cosmetics market since
2021.
One person died and 10 were missing after a fire and explosion on Friday at a
factory in southern Taiwan that makes golfing equipment, the government said.
U.S. President Biden has posted a video and message describing his visit to Vietnam
as a "historic moment" in the relationship between the two countries.
Australia's most populous state announced Tuesday a logging ban in a forest haven
for koalas, aiming to protect the local population from being wiped out.
Singapore's parliament speaker and a female lawmaker resigned on Monday over an
"inappropriate" affair, plunging the city-state's ruling party into further turmoil
following a rare high-level corruption probe involving a Cabinet minister.
A U.S. and a Canadian warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, the
U.S. Navy said, in a rare joint mission in the sensitive waterway at a time of
heightened tensions between Beijing and Washington over Chinese-claimed Taiwan. ...
A valedictorian at a HCMC university has impressed his peers and teachers by
performing a rap song he wrote for the valedictory.
Anant Ambani, son of Asias billionaire Mukesh Ambani, and his fiance Radhika
Merchant are preparing for their second pre-wedding celebration aboard a luxurious
cruise that will sail from Italy to the South of France.
A Malaysian national team footballer who was the victim of an acid attack is in a
"critical but stable" condition Tuesday with fourth-degree burns that will require
more surgery, a football official told AFP.
Tuyen Quang in Vietnam's northeast offers a mix of history and natural beauty, with
sites linked to Vietnam's revolutionary resistance wars, as well as the scenic Na
Hang eco-tourism site.
Saltwater intrusion from the sea up rivers has affected the Mekong Delta's
freshwater supply more than a month earlier and more badly than normal, an
agriculture ministry agency has reported.
When I proposed that his nephew and niece should find their own place after our
child is born, my husband vehemently disagreed and warned he would seek a divorce.
Apple CEO Tim Cook was seen walking by Hanois iconic landmark Hoan Kiem Lake in the
downtown area on his first day of a business trip in Vietnam.
Vice Mayor of Rio de Janeiro Nilton Caldeira has proposed a football exchange with
Vietnam as part of celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of Vietnam-Brazil
diplomatic ties.
Actress and model Hiba Abouk has said that "betrayal kills love" a year after her
separation from PSG star right-back Achraf Hakimi.
Over one million people have participated in a lottery to buy one of three
apartments in the prestigious Gangnam district of Seoul.
The confessed killer of a 21-year-old woman in Hanoi faces charges of murder and
robbery, according to the police.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 0.14% to 1,158.59 points Tuesday after hitting a
15-week high Monday.
U.S. actor Jamie Foxx and Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose were each accused of
sexual assault Wednesday, part of a flurry of suits filed in New York before a
statue of limitations deadline.
A number of international tourists have complained sleeper buses in Vietnam lack
amenities and comfort, while others argued they are a popular means of transport
with affordable prices for long-haul routes.
Cake Digital's new credit card offers a 20% cashback incentive across 5 categories,
an automatic limit increase, and a wide range of optimal features only found in
Cake.
A Singaporean restaurant has denied accusations made by a group of Japanese
tourists who claimed they had been ripped off after eating an Alaskan King Crab
dish.
A new bridge will be built next month across the Hau River, a Mekong tributary, to
replace ferry services between Tra Vinh and Soc Trang Provinces.
Im 38, head of a department at a foreign company. People say Im good-looking and
appear younger than my age.
A header from Van Tung and a close-range finish from Quoc Viet gave Vietnam a 2-0
victory over Laos at SEA Games 32.
Five people, including a foreign pilot, have been injured by a hot air balloon
blaze at a festival in the northern province of Tuyen Quang.
A man in central Vietnam has been arrested after he tricked a 21-year-old woman and
sold her as a wife to a man in China.
Latin America and the Caribbean had their warmest year on record in 2023 as a
"double-whammy" of El Nino and climate change caused major weather calamities, the
World Meteorological Organization said.
Xiang Yangyang, daughter of Chinese nickel magnate Xiang Guangda, has acquired a
mansion in Singapores Bin Tong Park enclave, spanning 2,612 square meters, for S$84
million (US$62 million).
Crowne Plaza Changi located at Terminal 3 of Changi Airport in Singapore was voted
worlds best airport hotel via a passenger satisfaction survey by British air
transport rating organization Skytrax.
Pacific Airlines made a loss of nearly VND1.5 trillion (US$58.9 million) last year
due to rising costs and lower-than-expected passenger numbers, according to parent
company Vietnam Airlines.
Indonesia conceded a penalty, had two men sent off and lost 0-2 to host Qatar in
the opening game of the U23 Asian Cup on Monday night.
Apples CEO Tim Cook became a billionaire in the 10th year leading the tech giant
and has given away shares worth hundreds of millions of dollars as charity.
The prices of grade A Monthong durian at the farm gate have fallen by half from
last month due to an abundant supply and lower demand from China.
Venturing into the rugged world of bushcraft camping in Vietnam, adventurers
immerse themselves in nature's raw challenges, relying on skill and a deep
connection to the wilderness.
South Korean model and actor Jung Il Woo has tried a bowl of pho beef noodle soup
and beer on sidewalk during his trip to Hanoi.
Thailand plans to develop into a regional aviation hub by 2030, which can handle
more than 150 million international passengers each year.
Thailand was the fourth most popular destination among Chinese tourists during the
Chinese New Year and Malaysia fifth, according to a report.
The first images emerged on Tuesday of 41 men trapped for more than a week in a
highway tunnel in the Indian Himalayas, showing them standing in the confined space
and communicating with rescue workers.
The Republican party on Saturday revealed an unconventional temporary plan to fund
the U.S. government, with little room to maneuver it through a deeply divided
Congress just days ahead of a potential shutdown.
Chelsea ended nine-man Tottenham's unbeaten start to the Premier League season as
Nicolas Jackson's hat-trick inspired a 4-1 win in a chaotic clash filled with VAR
drama on Monday.
An Indian spacecraft began its descent to the moon on Wednesday, the space agency
said, in a mission seen as crucial to lunar exploration and India's standing as a
space power, just days after a similar Russian lander crashed.
Lindsey Horan denied the Netherlands a famous win over the United States on
Thursday in a 1-1 draw while co-hosts Australia were primed to face Nigeria and
seal a place in the last 16.
A container truck pushed a car sideways on a highway in the northern province of
Hai Duong Tuesday after the latter switched lanes right in front of it.
The dead bodies of a Thai singer and her navy cadet ex-boyfriend were found in a
rented luxury condo in Thailand after a shooting.
A Vietnamese tourist posted a video on TikTok, claiming a cab driver in Singapore
tricked her into paying an extra $80 for her trip.
In a brazen act last week a dog thief entered a house in the central Binh Dinh
Province, grabbed a dog right before its owner's eyes and fled.
Buckle up. That is the message from flight attendants and pilots following the
severe turbulence encountered by a Singapore Airlines flight on Tuesday that
resulted in the death of one and injured dozens of others.
Police in the northern province of Phu Tho have busted a ring involved in the
illegal transporting and trading of endangered animals, detaining three men and
seizing one live tiger and one frozen bear.
The booming popularity of road running in China has "exposed problems", the
country's top athletics body says, after a half marathon went viral because of its
bizarre finish.
Rescuers recovered the bodies of a 3-year-old girl and her mother, the last victims
still missing after landslides killed 20 on Indonesias Sulawesi Island, authorities
said Tuesday.
About 85% of Chinese youth believe their nation's future will be brighter,
according to a report by Japan's Nippon Foundation, the highest percentage among
the six surveyed countries.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold bar price hit a new all-time high of VND85 million
(US$3,401.36) per tael on Friday morning, up 1.3% from the previous day.
Venturing into the rugged world of bushcraft camping in Vietnam, adventurers
immerse themselves in nature's raw challenges, relying on skill and a deep
connection to the wilderness.
In an effort to connect with younger demographics, Japan's royal family has
launched an official Instagram account, a representative from the Imperial
Household Agency (IHA) announced.
Vietnam is among the top five countries when it comes to the number of newly opened
international schools, with a 5% increase in two years.
Vietnam ranked third globally in cryptocurrency gains last year with US$1.18
billion in profits, according to a report from U.S. crypto data provider
Chainalysis.
Four people in the Central Highlands' Dak Lak Province were arrested for
trafficking a karaoke parlor waitress after she refused to drink beer with
customers.
My boyfriend possesses a gentle, cheerful, easy-going nature, and he doesnt
prioritize material things, yet he is utterly oblivious to participating in
household chores.
Vietnam police have arrested and extradited a South Korean man wanted by Interpol
for running an online gambling ring in his home country.
A US$430-million flood risk mitigation project is proposed in HCMC's Thu Duc City
to prevent inundation and improve the environment.
Former China national goalkeeper Zhao Lina burst out in tears during a livestream
after some anti-fans accused her of stealing donations.
The police chief of a commune in southern Binh Phuoc Province beat a man to the
point of hospitalization for obstructing police duty.
A low-pressure area in the East Sea has evolved into a storm, the first this year
off Vietnam's coast.
Authorities in Thailands Bangkok are considering fining a taxi driver for charging
a South Korean tourist 700 baht (US$20.24) for a 30-minute ride, three times the
meter fare.
A 13-year-old girl in Melbourne, Australia, has died after huffing solvents in a
popularTikTok trend known as chroming, which involves inhaling chemicals to
experience a quick high.
Indonesian authorities on Wednesday arrested a senior cabinet minister on
corruption charges in a case they said caused more than half a billion dollars in
state losses.
The U.S. Treasury on Thursday said no major trading partner appeared to have
manipulated its currency last year, but it added Japan to a foreign exchange
"monitoring list," alongside China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and
Germany, which were on the ...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted that the recovery in manufacturing,
tourism and consumer-facing services will create momentum for Singapores economy to
grow by 2.1% in 2024, a pickup from 1.1% last year.
Nepals Supreme Court has ordered the government to limit the number of
mountaineering permits issued for Everest and other peaks, a lawyer confirmed
Friday, just as expeditions prepare for the spring climbing season.
Techcombank CEO Jens Lottner plans to achieve $20 billion in capital and 55% CASA,
with operational targets at 40.5%, increasing NFI/TOI to 30%, and achieving a 20%
return on equity.
Kim Duyen, Miss Supranational 2022 second runner-up, said she excelled herself when
she completed the 10 km distance at VnExpress Marathon Hue with a time of 1:32:17.
The EU parliament on Wednesday adopted a contentious reform of Europe's asylum
policies that will harden border procedures and force all the bloc's 27 nations to
share responsibility.
Tires are exploding on a central Vietnam expressway due to high heat, which drove
temperatures on the road surface to 63 degrees Celsius, according to traffic
police.
Canada will cover the full cost of contraception for women, the government said
Saturday as it highlighted the first part of a major health care reform.
Many foreigners, when participating in traffic in Vietnam, also become careless in
a manner akin to "when in Rome, do as the Romans do."
President Vo Van Thuong has signed a decision to commute the death penalty to life
in prison for five convicts.
Police in Da Lat City are investigating allegations that a private math tutor
molested several of his male students.
Evidence suggests Lisa and her billionaire boyfriend, Frdric Arnault, recently had
dinner together at a Thai restaurant in Paris.
North Korea fired more than 200 artillery rounds into the sea on Friday near a
tense maritime border with South Korea, a military official said, while residents
of two South Korean islands were ordered to seek shelter due to an ...
Boeing's first direct delivery of a 787 Dreamliner to China since 2019 landed in
Shanghai on Friday, a step that could hasten the end of China's freeze on
deliveries of the firm's profitable 737 MAX after more than four years. ...
The head of the UN climate summit pressed nations Friday to strike a deal as talks
resumed after a break, with only four days left for negotiators to iron out
differences over the fate of fossil fuels.
Gold buyers in China are getting younger, as a property market downturn, weakening
stocks and currency and low bank deposit interest rates have left them with
dwindling options to save for rainy days in a sputtering economy.
Pham Thi Ngoc Thuy attended a HCMC court Monday for a lawsuit between her and her
ex-husband, which involves assets worth VND288 billion ($12 million).
Swire Coca-Cola, a franchisee of the Coca-Cola Company, recorded a revenue of
US$236.32 million in the first six months in Vietnam.
Shanghai driver Zhu Zhimin works 15 hours a day to earn the same money he was
making only a few months ago working a regular shift, as he competes with an
increasing number of Chinese rushing into the ride-hailing industry. ...
A 15-year-old footballer from Berlin died Wednesday after he was seriously injured
in a fight with players from a French team at an international youth tournament,
police said.
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a nearly $2 billion stake
in Southwest Airlines and plans to push for changes aimed at reversing the
airline's underperformance, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing
people familiar with the matter. ...
Japan's government will highlight the need to work closely with the central bank
and guide policy "flexibly" in the wake of soft consumption and uncertainty over
the inflation outlook, a draft of its annual economic blueprint seen by Reuters
showed. ...
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister were killed in a
helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, an Iranian official said
on Monday, after search teams located the wreckage in East Azerbaijan province.
French bakers cooked the world's longest baguette on Sunday at 140.53 meters (461
ft), reclaiming a record for one of the nation's best-known emblems taken by Italy
for five years.
Defending champion Saudi Arabia lost to Uzbekistan 2-0 in the U23 Asian Cup
quarterfinals and also saw their chance of a second successive appearance at the
Olympics end on Friday.
A kindergarten owner in Thu Duc City admitted to pinning two children to the ground
and beating them for refusing to eat and being naughty, the education department
said Wednesday.
A 16-year-old girl in Hanoi has been diagnosed the world's first person with
recessive KRT1 genes and new mutations causing her to have superficial
epidermolytic ichthyosis-hypertrichosis.
Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a snapshot on social media showing him savoring egg
coffee with Vietnamese pop diva My Linh and her daughter, singer My Anh, on Monday.
A Hanoi man who ran two gambling websites that collected bets of VND1.18 trillion
(US$47.4 million) in just four months was sentenced to five years Friday.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold bar price reached a new historic peak of VND80.95
million ($3,283.32) per tael Saturday morning, up 1.5% from the previous day.
U.S. magazine Travel+Leisure recommended a list of the seven best restaurants and
bars that were newly opened in HCMC.
As the Lunar New Year draws near, Hanoi is seeing a weekend filled with art,
history, and cultural celebrations.
The final member of a people-smuggling gang linked to the deaths of 39 Vietnamese
migrants found in the back of a truck in southeast England was jailed for seven
years in the U.K. on Thursday.
The Vatican has confirmed a ban on Catholics becoming Freemasons, a centuries-old
secretive society that the Catholic Church has long viewed with hostility and has
an estimated global membership of up to six million.
The Mekong Delta's rivers could run out of sand before 2035 at the current
extraction rate of 35-55 million cubic meters a year, a new study has found.
A gap between IT engineers skill levels and market requirements is making 150,000-
200,000 of them unemployable every year, a report by IT jobs platform TopDev warns.
A remote township in China's arid northwest endured temperatures of more than 52
Celsius on Sunday, state media reported, setting a record for a country that was
battling minus 50 C weather just six months ago.
After evolving into a storm, Talim has increased its strength and is set to reach
Vietnam mainland in a few days.
A huge fire destroyed a historic post office in the Philippine capital Manila,
officials said Monday.
Thailand's Move Forward party announced on Monday that it had sufficient votes to
form a coalition government but a military-appointed Senate, the party's position
on a royal insult law and a complaint against its leader may stand in the way. ...
North Korea on Saturday sent a new round of trash-laden balloons towards the South,
Seoul's military said, after anti-Pyongyang activists in the South said they had
lofted balloons with leaflets against leader Kim Jong Un across the border. ...
Deciding to live and work abroad is a significant undertaking, especially if you're
uprooting your family. Here are the best Asian cities for expats, considering
factors such as cost of living, political and social environment, and education.
The extreme heat smothering much of Mexico has killed dozens of people across
multiple states over recent weeks, the country's health ministry said in a report
published on Thursday, with hotter temperatures forecast for coming days.
As many as 144 domestic and foreign golfers, both professional and amateur, will
compete in the Nam A Bank Vietnam Masters 2024 in the southern province of Long An
from June 12-14.
Vietnam's Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang and French Minister of the
Armed Forces Sbastien Lecornu signed a letter of intent on enhancing defense
cooperation between the two countries on Saturday.
A design by Vietnamese fashion brand LSEOUL was eagerly sought after and sold out
in just 15 minutes, following its appearance on Jennie from the South Korean girl
group Blackpink.
Vietnam's number one badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh fell three places to 24th in
the world and is unlikely to be named a seed for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Panicked tourists jumped into the sea to escape a raging ferry fire in the Gulf of
Thailand early Thursday, and all 108 people on board were safe.
U.S.-based CWTS Group, owned by Vietnamese-American Chinh Nguyen is selling up to
50,000 packs of the popular sandwich, banh mi, a month in that country.
CNN has selected banh bot loc (Vietnamese tapioca dumplings), a specialty
originating from the former imperial capital of Hue, as one of worlds 35 tastiest
dumplings.
Believing in real estate brokers rose-tinted advice, I bought an apartment to rent
out only to end up selling it at a huge loss.
Indonesia views naturalized players as a short-term, but important, plan to improve
the strength of the national football team as fast as possible.
As the Lunar New Year draws near, Hanoi is seeing a weekend filled with art,
history, and cultural celebrations.
Discover an exciting weekend in Saigon with events ranging from a chocolate and
wine pairing soire to a Mexican Independence Day celebration, French cinema, and
musical nights.
Thousands of people overran New York City's Union Square and the surrounding
streets on Friday in a chaotic scene after a popular live streamer announced a
"giveaway" event, with police struggling to contain fans throwing projectiles and
injuring officers.
Saigon's weekend delights include a French movie, music event, pet health clinic
popup, matcha tea and wagashi tasting, and a chocolate making workshop.
Kim Thu transferred VND2 million (around $85) to a stranger for a Blackpink Hanoi
concert ticket, only to be blocked immediately.
Three Chinese divers accused of touching a starfish and stepping on coral reefs
during a diving tour in Thailands Phuket could face two years in jail and a fine of
100,000 baht ($3,000) each.
China's services activity picked up in May, a private-sector survey showed on
Monday, as a rise in new orders shored up a consumption-led economic recovery in
the second quarter.
A pencak silat coach from Indonesia threw a board into the match as one his players
lost to a Malaysian rival at the 32nd Sea Games Wednesday.
Advanced Micro Devices, opens new tab unveiled its latest artificial intelligence
processors on Monday and detailed its plan to develop AI chips over the next two
years in a bid to challenge industry leader Nvidia, opens new tab.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism on May 13 and 14 partnered with the
Consulate General of Vietnam in Sydney to host a series of promotion events aimed
at attracting Australian tourists.
Apple engineers are working on making personal robots, a report said on Wednesday,
just weeks after the iPhone-maker abandoned its efforts to develop an electric car.
After picking up her brother from school one Friday afternoon, Lau Thi Ca made a
dash for home only to realize that there was no one waiting.
Ha Long City in the northern province of Quang Ninh kicks off a campaign on Tuesday
to clean up and collect waste in Ha Long Bay.
With the home advantage, Indonesia head coach Shin Tea-yong is aiming for a big win
against Vietnam in 2026 World Cup qualifier clash on Thursday.
72% of Generation Z want better work-life balance, while students have high
expectations regarding their salaries, according to a survey of workers and
students.
Manchester United star Scott McTominay is set to lose US$1.28 million after
investing in a failed business venture run by his fiance's father.
As the SaaS (Software as a Service) sector continues its exponential growth,
distinguishing oneself in an increasingly competitive landscape has become
paramount for businesses.
Seafood spring rolls, a crispy delight with shrimp, squid, and flavorful sauce, are
cherished during special occasions in Vietnamese culture across all regions.
Ta Hien, Hanois sleepless beer street, has become a popular place for young people
to take photos before Tet.
South Korea is a shining example of effective public waste management without the
use of many trash bins.
SJC gold price gained 0.39% to a new peak of VND77.3 million per tael Monday
morning.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol departs for the Netherlands on Monday for a
state visit, with cooperation on semiconductors and a potential "chip alliance"
likely to be the highlight of his discussions with political and industry leaders.
Eleven climbers were found dead in Indonesia on Monday following the eruption of
the Marapi volcano in West Sumatra, a rescue official said, as a search to find 12
more missing was temporarily halted over safety concerns.
The Philippine Coast Guard said Monday it had removed a floating barrier at a
disputed reef that was allegedly deployed to stop Filipinos accessing the
traditional fishing ground.
Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years on Friday in a bid to
be the first nation to make a soft landing on the lunar south pole, a region
believed to hold coveted pockets of water ice.
Kim Thu transferred VND2 million (around $85) to a stranger for a Blackpink Hanoi
concert ticket, only to be blocked immediately.
Thailand's second-largest opposition party framed next month's elections as a
generational choice between what it called on Saturday "a dark present and a bright
future."
A large wooden boat hung up by a steel frame is a one-of-a-kind feature of a 70-
square-meter home in coastal Vung Tau Town, southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.
Foreign tourists are flocking to Japan in record numbers and thanks to a sliding
yen many are living like kings, splashing out on everything from kimonos to knives
and slap-up meals.
Actress Ruhainies issued a public apology to singer Bella Astillah, the estranged
wife of her alleged lover, Singaporean actor Aliff Aziz, expressing her hope to
meet the singer to resolve their tension.
Arsenal star midfielder Declan Rice praised his longtime girlfriend Lauren Fryer
and defended her after a series of haters body-shamed her by calling her fat and
not worthy of him.
A man who set himself ablaze outside the New York City court where former U.S.
president Donald Trump is standing trial has died of his injuries, police said
early Saturday.
Vietravel Airlines has reported a profit of VND10 billion (US$400,128) for the
first three months of the year, achieving its first profitable quarter since its
inception in 2021.
The labor ministry wants the government to declare a five-day Reunification Day-
Labor Day holiday with people taking April 29 off and working instead on May 4,
Saturday.
A Southwest Airlines jet returned to Denver Sunday morning after the engine cover
fell off and struck the wing flap during takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation
Administration.
Vietnam attracted $4.29 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two
months of 2024, a year-on-year surge of 38.6%.
A series of measures were announced by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
(BMA) on Thursday to protect foreign tourists from overcharging and rip-offs.
While traveling in northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, a woman unexpectedly
gave birth roadside without medical help, assisted by her husband.
Police say that some 300 people in the Central Highlands' Dak Lak Province had a
total of over VND200 billion ($8.2 million) stolen from them by a fake "dating
app."
U.S. chip giant Synopsys has signed a memorandum with a unit of the Ministry of
Information and Communications to support the development of the semiconductor
industry in Vietnam.
Nguyen Thu Trang, 20, of Hanoi, broke up with her boyfriend when he scheduled a
one-on-one meeting with a female stranger that had been texting him.
Thailand's Pheu Thai Party will seek to form a new government with some of its
biggest rivals in a parliamentary vote on Tuesday, coinciding with the promise of a
historic return from 17 years of exile by its fugitive figurehead ...
Thailand's self-exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra plans to return to
the country on Aug. 10, his daughter said on Wednesday, facing a potential jail
term and amid a prolonged political crisis following a May general election.
Ten members of a single family were swept away in a river surge in Malaysia, with
seven bodies found just under 25 kilometers from where they had been swimming, a
senior police official said Tuesday.
A South Korean tourist on Thursday was sentenced to six months in jail for stealing
S$29,000 (US$21,000) from a friend and gambling with the money at a casino.
A vehicle in southern China careened off a cliff on Friday, killing 11 passengers,
state media reported.
Police in the northern province of Ninh Binh said Monday they have arrested a local
man for grabbing a bag from a foreign tourist in Hoa Lu town.
A large wooden boat hung up by a steel frame is a one-of-a-kind feature of a 70-
square-meter home in coastal Vung Tau Town, southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.
The investor of a mega anti-flooding project of Ho Chi Minh City said it now has to
pay nearly VND2 billion (US$78,400) of loan interest per day after the project was
delayed for six years.
The T2 international terminal of Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport will be expanded with VND5
trillion ($196.4 million), equipping it with more booths and scanners and
increasing its capacity to 10-15 million visitors a year.
Singapore's Lawrence Wong was sworn in on Wednesday as its fourth premier since
independence, promising to lead the wealthy city state his own way after completing
a carefully calibrated power transfer aimed at ensuring continuity.
Many say consuming beef along with alcohol can lead to constipation and an increase
in internal body heat, thus it is not recommended to indulge excessively. Is this a
valid concern? (Lien, 29, Hanoi)
Readers said greening is crucial not just for a comfortable life in Ho Chi Minh
City but also for the sustainability of tourism, as constant heat wave will prevent
visitors from coming.
Marselino Ferdinan's stellar performance helped Indonesia defeat Jordan 4-1 and
claim a spot in the quarterfinals of their first U23 Asian Cup as the second place
of group A.
Several iPhones in Vietnam are requesting users to verify their Apple ID, while
social media posts are telling people not to do so because it is a hacking attempt.
Partnering with V-TOP from the outset, Bernard Healthcare has become a piece of the
community medical network, joining forces with other international health units to
help cancer patients.
Some 66% of Thai businesses operating in Vietnam are interested in expanding, the
highest ratio for any country in Southeast Asia, a survey by lender HSBC has found.
Consumers visited restaurants and coffee shops more often and spent more money
there last year, according to a report by food and beverage management software
company iPOS.vn
Around 500 people dressed up for a parade around the streets of HCMC's Chinatown on
Thursday in celebration of the Lantern Festival.
Manchester United appointed Omar Berrada as its new chief executive officer, the
club said in a statement on Saturday.
Lisa of Blackpink appeared in a dress by Vietnamese brand DATT in her newly
released music video.
The U.S. aircraft carrier Carl Vinson arrived at a port in the South Korean city of
Busan on Tuesday, in a show of extended deterrence against North Korea's nuclear
and missile programs, South Korea's navy said.
The Myanmar ringleader of a gang engaged in telecom fraud killed himself while on
the run from authorities in the southeast Asian nation, Chinese police said, as
they intensify a crackdown on scams targeting their citizens.
China's factory activity expanded at a slower pace in September, a private-sector
survey showed on Sunday, with sluggish external demand weighing on the outlook even
as output increased.
Thailand's economy likely picked up speed in the first quarter aided by a strong
recovery in the tourism sector and a rebound in private consumption, but a
weakening global economy poses the biggest risk to the outlook, a Reuters poll ...
A man suspected of killing five neighbors in Texas over complaints of noise he was
making by firing his gun outside at night was arrested in a neighboring town on
Tuesday after a massive, four-day manhunt, a county sheriff said. ...
In the new Netflix film A Tourist's Guide to Love, an American woman falls in love
with a local tour guide on a trip to Vietnam.
A car ran a red light and plowed into 17 motorbikes, injuring some 20 victims and
leaving a trail of wreckage blocking the roads.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has demanded credit institutions to deliver a
system-wide credit growth target of 5-6% by the end of the second quarter this
year, and reduce lending rates by 1-2%.
Singer Steven Cheing was seen on the streets of Hong Kong with thick hair, a beard,
and unkempt clothing choices after five years of marriage, having four sons, and
facing economic decline.
Truong My Lan, the chairwoman of property developer Van Thinh Phat, who was
sentenced to death in a $27 billion fraud case, has filed an appeal challenging her
initial verdict.
French sports newspaper Lucarne-opposee believes that the sacking of coach Philippe
Troussier could be a factor that helps Vietnam create surprises at the 2024 AFC U-
23 Asian Cup.
Singaporean authority registered 9,783 e-commerce scam cases in 2023, more than
doubling the 4,762 cases in 2022, according to a report issued by the Ministry of
Home Affairs.
Health authorities searched a second Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory in western
Japan on Sunday after the company reported five deaths possibly tied to dietary
supplements, an official said.
OpenAI on Friday revealed a voice-cloning tool it plans to keep tightly controlled
until safeguards are in place to thwart audio fakes meant to dupe listeners.
Following some serious accidents in Vietnam recently, many have blamed drivers'
poor awareness; I think it's a problem that needs both technical and awareness
adjustments.
Israeli runner Moshe Lederfien caught attention when he put a pineapple on his head
and finished the 2024 Seville Marathon in Spain.
Vietnams per-hour labor productivity is among the lowest in Asia despite recording
strong growth over 10 years, a report has found.
Metiseko's Dragon Que Capsule Collection, a new addition to its Year of the Dragon
collection, combines traditional materials with Vietnamese culture.
Conglomerate Thaigroup plans to buy a 4.92% stake in agriculture firm Hoang Anh Gia
Lai.
This weekend in Hanoi is set to be a dynamic tapestry of culture and entertainment,
featuring a documentary film festival, Beethoven piano recital, art exhibition, and
craft beer tasting.
A jeep tour in Hanoi and a street food tour in HCMC have been voted among the 25
best travel experiences in the world by readers of Tripadvisor.
Vietnam's largest oil refinery has shut down some of its units, beginning a 55-day
total shutdown for major maintenance, a company source said on Wednesday.
Flash floods that swept mud and rocks down a hill and onto a road below in Hanois
Soc Son District buried 13 cars Friday.
Vietnam has signed a deal with Laos to import around 20 million tons of coal a year
for the next five years.
A woman from China who was found unconscious on Mount Everest has refused to pay a
guide who saved her life a US$10,000 rescue fee, triggering public backlash on
social media.
A man armed with four handguns killed two people and wounded five others when he
fired into a crowd outside a high school graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia,
on Tuesday, police said.
A representative of the Miss Grand Vietnam and Miss World Vietnam beauty pageants
has issued a warning after a number of contestants received fraudulent messages
claiming they could manipulate contest results.
Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong's flagship carrier, paid its CEO Ronald Lam Siu-
por HK$10.45 million (US$1.33 million), making him the highest-paid executive with
a 32% increase from the previous year.
Mainland Chinese tourists in Hong Kong have voiced dissatisfaction with
discrepancies in prices and the availability of amenities at local hotels following
the implementation of a single-use plastics ban on April 22.
Hoiana Resort & Golf is bringing a new light to Vietnam's luxury tourism industry,
earning third place in the Integrated Resort Category at the 2023 Travel+Leisure
Asia Pacific Luxury Awards.
French cosmetics giant L'Oreal reported a year-on-year increase in first-quarter
sales on Thursday as activity in Europe and emerging markets offset "sluggish"
conditions for beauty in China.
After nearly four years of playing in Japan, Vietnamese volleyball star and
national captain Tran Thi Thanh Thuy will go to Turkey for a new chapter in her
career.
Vietnam's economic growth is predicted at 6.0% for 2024 and 6.2% for 2025 amid
ongoing external uncertainties, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said at a
conference in Hanoi Thursday.
The results of the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals gave Manchester
City and Barcelona a big chance of reaching the semifinals and final, according to
supercomputer Opta.
The national weather bureau of the Philippines on Monday warned of a scorching heat
index of up to 51 degrees Celsius in at least nine areas across the country.
A government inspection has found that 57% of AIA Vietnams insurance contracts sold
through banks were canceled after the first year, and many of its agents were
unqualified.
CEO Elon Musk said his ketamine prescription was beneficial for Tesla's investors
in a video interview with former CNN anchor Don Lemon posted online on Monday.
Cold air will plunge temperatures in northern Vietnam down to 18-20 degrees Celsius
starting Wednesday afternoon, a drop of 10 degrees from Tuesday.
Pop powerhouse Taylor Swift recently received a luxurious diamond bracelet, valued
at US$6,360 from her beau, football sensation Travis Kelce.
Saigon Jewelry Company gold bar price surged to a five-week high of VND78.25
million ($3,206.64) per tael Thursday morning.
American saxophonist Kenny G has sent a 60-page list of requirements for his visit
to Vietnam for an upcoming performance, including a special request to have bun cha
(rice noodles with grilled pork).
At 3 a.m., Kim Phung was present at the Ho Chi Minh City studio for makeup and a
dress fitting in preparation for her wedding photos with a hired groom.
Agribank is auctioning four debts worth a combined VND307 billion ($12.6 million)
owed by property developer Tan Hoang Minhs subsidiaries, all collateralized by
rents from a building it owns.
A man was arrested in the southern province of Dong Nai for tricking a disabled
woman by swapping the lottery tickets she was selling with around 500 expired ones.
A current bill that requests a driver monitoring system on all cars in Vietnam aims
at encouraging use only, according to the Ministry of Public Security's Traffic
Police Department.
A variety Vietnamese water bird species were on display in HCMC Saturday as part of
a photo competition.
I got into a toxic relationship a year ago.
A senior U.S. official on Thursday urged China and Russia to match declarations by
the United States and others that only humans, and never artificial intelligence,
would make decisions on deploying nuclear weapons.
When my husbands brother and sister were beginning their families and facing
financial difficulties, they borrowed a total of VND150 million (US$5,918) from my
husband, yet they have not returned the money.
Hoiana Resort & Golf is bringing a new light to Vietnam's luxury tourism industry,
earning third place in the Integrated Resort Category at the 2023 Travel+Leisure
Asia Pacific Luxury Awards.
Doha's Hamad International Airport has dethroned Singapore's Changi to claim the
title of world's best airport this year, as voted by Skytrax, a British airline and
airport review and ranking site.
MC, actor and comedian Truong Giang believes that the time parents spend exercising
with their children is precious because, in just a few years, they will confide
less in their parents.
Many Thai nationals have expressed outrage after kaeng tai pla, a southern Thai
curry made with fish entrails, was voted the worst-rated dish by international food
magazine TasteAtlas.
Around 5,000 special force police officers, 100 specialized vehicles and other
equipment were on display at a Sunday rehearsal for the 50th anniversary ceremony
on April 14.
Comedian Xuan Hinh has amassed millions of historic bricks and tiles to construct a
5,000-square-meter museum dedicated to Dao Mau (Mother Goddess Worship) in Hanoi.
My eyes frequently feel blurry and I notice a decline in my vision. What should I
include in my diet to enhance them? (Duc Huy, Tien Giang)
With views of the Saigon River from the room, Hiltons flagship-branded property in
Ho Chi Minh City will be a landmark addition to this dynamic metropolis.
The American International School Vietnam (AISVN) has continued to let students
stay home despite being requested to make classes return to schedule amid a
teachers' strike.
A wave of cold air will impact northern Vietnam starting Monday night, plunging
temperatures in the plains to 15-18 degrees Celsius and gradually lessening
condensation.
Dao Bao Tran and her brother Do Hoang Trung, 11-year-old twins growing up on a
rickety houseboat in the Mekong Delta, have dreams.
Vietnam is capable of selling some 40 million carbon credits for a revenue of
US$200 million annually, the Department of Forestry has calculated.
Some 64% of cryptocurrency investors lost money last year, a survey by data
platform Coin98 Insights has found.
Facebook-owner Meta and China's TikTok restricted a record number of social media
posts and accounts in Malaysia in the first six months of 2023, data published by
the firms showed, amid a jump in government requests to remove content. ...
A Vietnamese-Lao joint venture has proposed a railway running 103 km through Ha
Tinh and Quang Binh provinces to reach the border with Laos.
The prices of locally grown red-fleshed jackfruit have tumbled by half from a year
ago to VND50,000 (US$2.11) for a kilogram.
From the back of open-top trucks and cars, candidates of Thailand's political
parties drove through Bangkok on Saturday, as a months-long campaign that could
usher in a new government for the first time in nearly a decade drew to a ...
When I was 6, my father gave me a tube made of bamboo. He made a hole on it, and
told me to use it as a piggy bank.
The marriage of 73-year-old Zhang Jizhong, celebrated as Chinas wuxia film mogul,
to Du Xinglin, 42, has sparked widespread debate, with some likening their age gap
to that of a grandfather and his granddaughter.
Vietnamese runner Ha Thi Hau won and set a new record at the Amazean Jungle
Thailand by UTMB, an ultra-trail running tournament in Yala, Thailand, while her
teammate Le Thi Hang came second.
Some information about the Dien Bien Phu Campaign 70 years ago will be revealed for
the first time in a documentary that will be aired by Vietnam Television (VTV) on
May 7.
Thai tourism operators are urging the Thai government to seriously consider
measures to tackle overtourism and one of the proposed measures is a tourism tax of
300 baht (US$8.11).
Actress Zoey Sham has recently shared photos of herself inside a Bombardier Global
7500, valued at HK$570 million (US$72.7 million), and sporting accessories from
prestigious fashion brands.
Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong believes the golden generation of Vietnamese football
is heading towards the end of their successful cycle, while Indonesia are enjoying
a meteoric rise.
57 workers at a Taiwanese company in northern Quang Ninh Province were hospitalized
Wednesday after showing symptoms like headaches, nausea and breathing difficulties.
As night falls in Saigon, prepare your tastebuds for a lamp-lit culinary journey,
from sizzling charcoal-grilled ribs to diverse noodles.
Gold prices are forecast to record no breakthrough this week as investors wait for
a clearer direction from central banks.
A fierce critic of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's bloody "war on
drugs" walked free on Monday after a court granted her bail nearly seven years
after she was jailed on criminal charges she always denied.
Gasoline prices dropped slightly while diesel slid to a three-month low Monday
afternoon.
Defender Doan Van Hau went on a date with girlfriend Doan Hai My, a Miss Vietnam
2020 contestant, in celebration of their 3-year relationship.
A man in Hanoi has achieved a perfect score of 9.0 in all four IELTS skills,
becoming the second Vietnamese person with such record.
Im in my 30s, and deeply in debt after borrowing money to build a house for my
family and losing in a forex investment.
Trieu Khuc, a village known for its artisanal plastic recycling, has emerged as a
shining example of environmental sustainability in Hanoi.
Hanoi high school student Vu Quoc Trung has managed to secure a perfect score in
the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) and a VND6.8-billion (US$290,100) scholarship
from a U.S. college.
Celebrate this weekend in Saigon with a variety of fun events, such as an art
festival and exhibition, a Korean Culture Festival, and a cookie workshop.
A teenager in Central Highlands Lam Dong Province jumped into a Da Lat lake to save
two people trapped in a sinking car.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has earned a prestigious five-star rating from
Forbes Travel Guide for a fourth year in a row.
A train collided with a tractor trailer in Hanoi's Thuong Tin District at a
railroad crossing Saturday after a railway worker neglected to tell the train to
stop.
Thailand's government said on Tuesday it had approved longer visa stay periods for
tourists, postgraduate students and remote workers, and better visa conditions for
retirees, in a move to boost its crucial tourism sector as its economy stutters.
A jetliner taking 468 people from Indonesia to Saudi Arabia made an emergency
landing on Wednesday due to an engine fire, the Garuda Indonesia airline said, in
the latest incident in the archipelago's poor safety record.
Police in northern Vietnam have arrested a man who used malware to steal
information and take control of 25,000 Facebook accounts both domestically and
internationally, reaping profits of VND90 billion (US$3.8 million).
The five richest people in South Korea have a combined net worth of nearly $40
billion this year, double that of the next group of five, according to U.S.
magazine Forbes.
Techcombank, despite a challenging year, ended 2023 strong with product innovation
and efficient financial execution, says CFO Alex Macaire, who provides insights
into the bank's strategic direction and future prospects.
Jewelry stores in Hanoi and HCMC are running out of pure gold ring stocks amid a
surge in demand as prices of the precious metal climb to record levels.
The directors of Southern Airport Services, which provides ground services at the
HCMC airport, have recommended making chairman Johnathan Hanh Nguyens wife Le Hong
Thuy Tien a new director.
A Trojan that targets iPhone users in Vietnam and Thailand is capable of stealing
login information, including facial recognition data, allowing it to bypass
biometrics-based security measures.
Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of US$8.08 billion, up 63.9% year-on-year, in the
first quarter of 2024, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO) on Friday.
Thailand's parliament passed a same-sex marriage bill Wednesday, paving the way for
the kingdom to become the first Southeast Asian nation to recognize LGBTQ marriage
equality.
Singer Huyen Baby and her restaurant magnate husband stayed at a high-end hotel and
experienced lavish dining and sightseeing during their recent holiday in Sydney,
Australia.
Cambodian authorities rescued 19 citizens of Thailand from a call scam gang in
Oddar Meanchey on March 16, according to the Suranaree Task Force of Thailand.
The Vietnam Football Federation gave five players of Vietnam's first division club
Ba Ria Vung Tau FC (BRVT) a lifetime ban for match fixing.
Does drinking a lot of sugary drinks increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
How can I consume these beverages safely? (Ngoc Ly, Hanoi)
Trieu Minh Hiep Bakery, a family business spanning three generations in Ho Chi Minh
City, has upheld a tradition of crafting Teochew pia cakes by hands for over seven
decades.
A Ho Chi Minh City court sentenced controversial business mogul Nguyen Phuong Hang
to three years in prison on Thursday for "abusing democratic freedoms" in a series
of slanderous livestreams.
Khanh An walks into work with dark circles under her eyes after staying up all
night finishing a 16-episode Korean drama recommended by a friend.
A married couple and their seven-year-old son died in Hanoi early Wednesday in a
fire that engulfed their single-story house.
A man survived four days at sea after falling off a fishing vessel 370 km away from
the shore.
May eatery in Hai Phong is a beloved banh beo spot that sells over 2,500 servings
each day, featuring a mouthwatering dipping sauce stewed from bones for 12 hours on
a charcoal stove
Donald Trump said on Friday he would appeal the guilty verdict that made him the
first U.S. president convicted of a crime, though he will have to wait until after
his sentencing on July 11 before taking that step.
The five richest individuals in Japan, including Tadashi Yanai, president of Fast
Retailing, and Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank Group, have a total net worth of
almost $110 billion, according to Forbes' World Billionaires 2024 List.
Bulgaria and Romania joined Europe's vast Schengen area of free movement on Sunday,
opening up travel by air and sea without border checks after a 13-year wait.
Son Thuy, once a bustling restaurant in HCMCs District 3, has seen business fall by
15-20% this year after authorities started to crack down on drunk driving.
The Hanoi-based National Economic University (NEU) and the U.S.'s Andrews
University are set to team up in a four-year business administration bachelor's
program.
Australia-headquartered Corio Generation, one of the largest wind power developers
in the world, wants to build a renewable energy power plant in Vietnamese waters.
A South Korean fishing boat carrying nine crew, including seven Indonesians,
capsized off the country's southern coast on Saturday, leaving six missing, local
authorities said.
Sheraton Hanoi Hotel is celebrating its 20th anniversary, commemorating two decades
of providing world-class services to discerning customers and a commitment to
continuous improvement.
Ho Chi Minh City-based Western Coach Station will pay shareholders VND16,000
(US$0.65) per share as dividend after a year of strong profits.
People have been dismantling houses on HCMC's Hoang Hoa Tham Street to make room
for a road expansion project serving Tan Son Nhat Airport.
The cost of obtaining a car driving license has nearly doubled from last year to
VND20 million (US$800).
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday he would take steps to restore
trust in his government amid a fundraising scandal, but declined to confirm a media
report that he was set to replace four ministers in his cabinet. ...
Two women have died as a firecracker they were making exploded in northern Ninh
Binh Province.
The Democratic Party has no Plan B if President Joe Biden decided for any reason to
halt his 2024 re-election campaign, and a sudden need to replace him as its
standard-bearer would spark a messy intraparty battle.
A former police captain who used to work as a prison warden has received jail terms
for raiding two gold shops in central Vietnam, and throwing gold into the street.
Vietnam and the U.S. establishing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership represents
a shift in U.S. perspectives on the "strategic" factor of foreign relations between
the two partners, an expert says.
Nestled within the vast expanse of the Tri An Reservoir, a remarkable sight awaits:
lush green grasslands, reminiscent of a miniature steppe, offering a serene escape
from bustling city life.
At the end of a back alley surrounded by dilapidated buildings, the pitter-patter
of ping-pong balls echoes around a cavernous warehouse in a Chinese town north of
Shanghai.
Dung, 34, has a decent job and a house in Hanoi, but, in the eyes of her relatives,
lacks the all-important requirement for a woman: a husband.
Hanoi police said a man who had hit a motorcyclist while driving a Ferrari on
Monday came forward a day later.
More than 200 overseas Vietnamese and French friends have gathered in Paris to
express their support for a lawsuit against chemical companies that supplied
herbicides to the U.S. military during the war in Vietnam.
Iran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel, the Israeli army
announced late Saturday, in a major escalation of the long-running covert war
between the regional foes.
An increasing number of Indians are looking for solo traveling to countries like
Vietnam, the UAE, Egypt, and Singapore, according to a report by online platform
for visa applications Atlys.
New Zealand said on Sunday that it was making immediate changes to its employment
visa program after a near record migration last year which it said was
"unsustainable".
Deep in the small alleys of Hanoi lies a world of shops that few people know of
The deputy Party leader of the northern Vinh Phuc Province and a former Party
leader and chairman of the central Quang Ngai Province were arrested Wednesday for
bribery.
Boeing announced Monday a leadership shakeup headlined by the departure of CEO Dave
Calhoun as the aviation giant faces heavy scrutiny following safety incidents and
manufacturing issues.
A street vendor in Hanoi was fined VND150,000 (US$6) for charging foreign tourists
VND50,000 for four glutinous rice balls "banh ran", quadruple the normal price.
Many foreign tourists visiting Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Island in northern Vietnam
felt disappointed and angered recently after encountering a large amount of plastic
waste.
Tofu stuffed with ground pork in tomato sauce offers a twist on tradition with
fried tofu, meat filling, and sweet-sour sauce, perfect with hot rice.
As Japan's big companies prepare to hand out their heftiest pay hikes in decades,
trucking firm owner Ikuko Sakata feels like she inhabits a different reality.
Nguyen Thuy Duong, a representative of VPBank, emphasized the bank's commitment to
promoting physical and mental well-being through its partnership with VnExpress
Marathon.
Bruneis Prince Mateen has surpassed Prince William, claiming the title of the
worlds top royal for 2023, as revealed by a recent study.
Vietnams GDP is on a firm recovery track and growth can reach 6% this year,
according to lender HSBC.
Vietnamese goalkeeper Dang Van Lam received a PlayStation Portal as an early
Christmas present from his girlfriend.
A Samsung subsidiary based in Ho Chi Minh City has not received a VAT refund of
US$44 million for two years due to red tape.
Camera footage captured a car and several motorbikes in Hanoi crossing train tracks
by circumventing their safety barriers just moments before a moving train arrived.
A few months ago I reunited with Nguyen Van Phuong, a former student of mine, in
Phu Quoc.
A Shanghai woman has discovered her ex-husband was a secret millionaire who hid 100
million yuan (around $14 million) for 20 years to avoid losing it to a divorce
settlement.
Hanoi police said a man who had hit a motorcyclist while driving a Ferrari on
Monday came forward a day later.
The worlds five richest people under 30 years of age, who are siblings of two
families, have a combined net worth of nearly $24 billion this year, according to
U.S. magazine Forbes.
Yao Yuan, once the top-scoring student for the university entrance exam in Hubei,
China, found himself disillusioned with repeated failures in his career, leading
him to a life of homelessness.
It is very hard for people over 32 to raise their monthly incomes above VND15
million (US$500) if they solely focus on work without a vision for growth.
After South Korea ends policy of deporting foreign brides post-divorce, Tu Trinh
marries a South Korean man 27 years her senior with plans to divorce once residency
is secured.
William Gregg and My Linh have gone from getting annoyed at each others bad habits
to realizing they are a perfect match by conducting annual marital performance
reviews.
High-end units will soon dominate the Hanoi apartment market while mid-priced and
affordable supply will dwindle in a rerun of the HCMC experience, analysts
forecast.
Off the pitch, national womens football team forward Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha embodies
a variety of styles including gentle, bold and sexy in her everyday life.
Lisa, of the K-pop group Blackpink, attended the American singer-songwriter Taylor
Swifts Singapore concert wearing a hoodie created by Vietnamese brand BEAT
Unbeaten.
Nguyen Thuy Duong, a representative of VPBank, emphasized the bank's commitment to
promoting physical and mental well-being through its partnership with VnExpress
Marathon.
A lot of the people I know prefer iPhones over other brands despite their high
prices just because they look lavish.
The average income of Vietnamese workers increased VND459,000 a month last year, or
6.9%, compared to 2022.
Foreign direct investment pledges have topped US$36.6 billion for the year, a 32%
jump from last year.
SJC gold price rose 1.39% to VND76.8 million ($3,164.40) per tael Friday morning, a
new historic peak.
A daredevil YouTuber who deliberately crashed his plane to boost the number of
viewers on his channel and then lied about it to investigators has been jailed for
six months after reaching a plea deal, U.S. authorities said on Monday. ...
About 200 South Korean farmers who breed and raise dogs for human consumption held
a rally on Thursday near the presidential office in the capital Seoul, demanding
the government scrap a plan to ban the controversial centuries-old practice.
The Hallmark, a class A+ office building located at the Thu Thiem Gateway in HCMC,
was awarded the Best Office Building honor at the PropertyGuru 2023 Vietnam Real
Estate Awards held on Nov. 11.
A Kien Giang Province court has sentenced a woman to nine years in prison for
smuggling over 600 guns from Nha Trang to the Mekong Delta.
Jamaica frustrated France and earned a 0-0 draw in a Group F opener at the Women's
World Cup on Sunday in Sydney, Australia.
Switzerland made a winning start to their Women's World Cup campaign with a 2-0
victory over debutants Philippines at Dunedin Stadium on Friday, thanks to Ramona
Bachmann's first-half penalty and a close-range effort from Seraina Piubel. ...
Authorities in Indonesia's Bali have detained a Danish tourist for featuring in a
pornographic video uploaded to social media.
Aware that diet accounts for 60% of achieving a good figure, Miss Vietnam 2014
Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen prioritizes healthy carbohydrates from brown rice and oats
while consuming all essential nutrients to keep her waist slim.
Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupted on Tuesday, spewing lava as lightning flashes lit
up its crater, prompting authorities to raise the alert status and evacuate more
than 12,000 people living on a nearby island.
Apple CEO Tim Cook arrived in Hanoi Monday morning for a two-day business trip to
meet notable content creators and app developers on App Store.
The VTS undersea cable connecting Vietnam and Singapore, a collaboration between
national telecoms companies Viettel and Singtel, is expected to be put into
operation in the second quarter of 2027.
Mexican side Monterrey sent Lionel Messi and Inter Miami crashing out of the
CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday after completing a 5-2 aggregate victory in
their quarter-final clash.
Hidilyn Diaz, the first and only Olympic gold medallist from the Philippines, vowed
Thursday to continue in weightlifting just hours after failing to qualify for a
fifth consecutive Games.
The number of establishments offering accommodation on Phu Quy Island off the
southeastern coast increased by 60% last year from pre-Covid levels in 2019 amid a
travel boom.
Vietnam was the sixth highest furniture producer in the world last year, according
to a report by Italy-based economic think tank Center for Industrial Studies.
Robust tourism recovery on Phuket, fueled by affluent Russian and Chinese visitors,
has spurred a flourishing high-end real estate market on the Thai island.
Vietnamese comedian and film director Tran Thanh visited Thailand's most
Instagrammable pagoda, Wat Run Temple, on a recent trip to Bangkok with his wife.
Increased world demand but limited supply has continued to push up prices of rice
and durian, while coffee prices have set a record.
Gasoline prices Thursday dropped to the lowest since May 11 while diesel hit a
five-month low.
Google's stunning defeat in a legal battle with "Fortnite" maker Epic Games may
clear the way for rival app stores on its Android mobile system but a lengthy
appeals process will likely prevent any changes for years, according to
analysts ...
Of over 32,300 jobseekers in Ho Chi Minh City, nearly four-fifths have a university
degree and face more difficulties in finding the right job than other groups, a
survey has found.
Foreign companies are recruiting Vietnamese IT talent with salary offers of up to
VND4 billion a year ($164,400), but the search is challenging due to a shortage of
suitable candidates.
Four people were killed and 10 injured on Saturday after a hot water pipe burst at
a shopping mall in western Moscow, officials said.
At least 10 people died and 25 were injured after a chartered bus carrying wedding
guests rolled off a ramp at a roundabout in Australia's New South Wales (NSW)
state, police said on Monday.
A street cleaner in central coast town of Nha Trang was killed by a hit-and-run on
Tuesday.
Shanghai resident Daniel Bian drank in the sweeping views over the Thai capital as
he lay on a deckchair beside a swimming pool on the 19th floor of a luxury
condominium.
MindX, a startup that offers training in technology and programming, has received a
US$15 million investment from a group of international funds in the Series B round.
The Communist Party's Central Party Committee agreed to let Vuong Dinh Hue be
relieved of his position as chairman of the 15th National Assemby following a
Friday extraordinary session, per his personal request.
In a dramatic conclusion to Indonesian footballs most highly-anticipated deal, the
Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) chairman Erick Thohir has confirmed that
star coach Shin Tae-yongs contract will extend through 2027.
Due to a hike of air ticket prices for domestic flights, Vietnamese tourists are
turning to short-distance trips for the upcoming National Reunification Day (April
30) and May Day (May 1) holidays.
Among the rows of vibrators, rubber torsos and leather harnesses at a Chinese sex
toys exhibition in Shanghai this weekend, the beginnings of an AI-driven shift in
the industry quietly pulsed.
After acquiring a residence for us, my mother-in-law has taken it upon herself to
dictate our choices in furnishing and demanded the keys to the property.
Actress Bernice Liu enjoyed Vietnamese cuisine at a Michelin-starred restaurant and
visited the Instagram-famous Train Street during her trip to Hanoi last month.
Foreign Vietnamese are spending big on apartments and land in Vietnam, which they
consider a good investment assets compared to prices in developed markets.
Singer-actress Diep Lam Anh has voiced her disdain for being perceived as
unsuccessful simply because she experienced a high-profile divorce.
SJC gold price surged to a new peak Monday, up 0.67% to VND75.4 million ($3,098.74)
per tael.
Gasoline prices Thursday dropped to the lowest since May 11 while diesel hit a
five-month low.
A highly successful year made sprinter Shanti Pereira the highest-rewarded athlete
in Singapore in 2023.
A lawyer for the U.S. Justice Department pressed a Google executive on Wednesday
about techniques the search and advertising giant used to push up online
advertising prices in an allegedly unfair way.
A new bear rescue center in Bach Ma National Park in central Vietnam is providing
safety, security, comfort, and a taste of natural wilderness home to its first two
bears this week.
Tran Quyet Chien quit a billiards tournament in Shanghai, China, after a map
containing the illegal nine-dash line appeared on live television of the game
between him and Dick Jaspers.
Uncover a lively weekend in Ho Chi Minh City from unique dining to fine wines,
Sunday brunch singalong, visual arts, a French movie, and an art workshop.
A team of Vietnamese and German researchers has found a new species of crocodile
newt in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum.
Hong Kong-born American singer Coco Lee died at 48 on Wednesday following a suicide
attempt that left her in a coma, Lees two sisters, Carol and Nancy Lee, said in a
statement posted on Instagram and Facebook.
Ban Gioc Waterfall in Cao Bang Province on the northern border has dried up almost
completely except for a few hours a day when a hydroelectric plant releases water.
A British tourist is being treated at a Hanoi hospital after falling off a cliff in
Meo Vac District in the northern province of Ha Giang.
A 25-year-old woman died after receiving anesthesia for a liposuction at a HCMC
beauty center.
Animal welfare groups are urging fans of Taylor Swift not to follow her and
purchase Scottish Folds, the type of cat owned by the pop star, as they suffer from
a genetic mutation that causes their ears to fold.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, will not be a
delegate representing Florida at the Republican National Convention in July due to
prior commitments, the office of his mother Melania said on Friday.
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker and the biggest
assembler of Apple's iPhone, reiterated on Sunday it expected a rise in second-
quarter revenue, and reported record sales for the month of April.
Mina Pham, businessman Pham Tran Nhat Minhs wife, owns a Richard Mille RM 71-02
Automatic Tourbillon Talisman Gloria edition, an extraordinarily exclusive
timepiece with only seven units crafted globally.
The world's top female golfer Nelly Korda received nearly US$1 million for winning
three consecutive LPGA Tour titles but chose to celebrate each with a cheap meal
afterward.
Two deaths and more than 100 hospitalizations have been linked to a growing health
scare in Japan around dietary supplements meant to lower cholesterol, the
government said Wednesday.
Some 16% of children aged 11 to 15 were cyberbullied in 2022, up from 13% four
years ago, a WHO Europe report covering 44 countries said on Wednesday.
Obento, a restaurant in Johannesburg, South Africa, on March 2 held an event named
Taste of Vietnam to introduce popular Vietnamese food to local diners.
Vietnam has recorded a trade surplus of US$4.72 billion in the first two months of
2024, up 34% from the same period last year.
The provocative reaction of Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo to Al-Shabab fans after
a match is under investigation by the Saudi Pro League.
Kimuraya, Japan's oldest bakery, has partnered with NEC Corp, a leading Japanese
electronics company, to introduce cakes and breads with AI-created flavors.
Young people will never own a home if wealthy people keep hoarding houses, then
leaving them deserted until prices increase.
North Korea has notified Japan it plans to launch a rocket carrying a space
satellite between Nov. 22 and Dec. 1 in the direction of the Yellow Sea and East
China Sea, Japan's Coast Guard said on Tuesday.
President Vo Van Thuong and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev tried out
pottery-making during a trip to a village in northern Hai Duong Province Tuesday.
The Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested three South Korean men for allegedly
running a prostitution ring out of a restaurant in District 1.
Discover a fun and exciting weekend in Hanoi with a variety of events and
activities, including art exhibitions, market fairs, and seafood delicacies.
China's Consulate General in Marseille complained to France after a bus carrying a
Chinese tour group in the southern city had its windows smashed leading to minor
injuries, China's Consular Affairs Office said in a statement on Sunday.
A celebrity teacher with 2.2 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, has
apologized after posting a video of her searching students bags.
A high school boy fighting thalassemia in central Vietnam has won a free ride to
the British University Vietnam.
Nga and her husband went to a bank to open a savings account, but the poor couple
are now saddled with insurance premium payments of VND50 million a year.
Passengers who are looking to buy wine, clothes or cosmetics while waiting for
their flights can find plenty of duty-free shops at these airports which are known
to offer excellent services and a wide range of products.
Apple's operating system for iPads has been designated as a gatekeeper under the
bloc's landmark tech rules by EU antitrust regulators because of its importance to
business users, the European Commission said on Monday.
Turkey's Istanbul has bagged the 2024 award for the World's Best Airport Dining
Experience ahead of Singapore's Changi, based on a passenger satisfaction survey
carried out by British air transport rating organization Skytrax.
Singer Le Quyen, dubbed as Vietnam's queen of bolero music, and her 12-year-younger
model boyfriend Lam Bao Chau recently had dinner at a famous restaurant in Las
Vegas.
Vietnam will install 113 more air quality monitoring stations across the country in
coming years, according to a national environmental monitoring scheme issued by the
government.
A roundabout at an avenue leading towards HCMC's Tan Son Nhat Airport will be
removed next month for signal light system to be adjusted.
The first time she saw Hai next to her table in a coffee shop 7 years ago, Vo Bao
Ngoc was "not impressed."
Some Hanoi homebuyers have had to postpone their plans to purchase a new apartment
this year as prices escalate faster than expected.
China's October economic activity perked up as industrial output grew at a faster
pace and retail sales growth beat expectations, an encouraging sign for an economy
still showing significant pockets of weakness despite a flurry of support measures.
Around 1,000 workers at a Taiwanese footwear factory of Viet Glory in central Nghe
An Province have returned to work after a four-day of strike, while 5,000 others
did not show up.
Vietnamese American chef Christine Ha, winner of the MasterChef TV show in 2012 and
renowned for her journey as a blind chef, tried many of Hanoi's iconic dishes
during a recent tour.
A court in northern Vietnam sentenced a woman to 22.5 years in prison after she
joined her two sisters to set their mother's house on fire due to inheritance
disagreement.
A woman lost part of her leg after it got trapped in a moving walkway at Bangkok's
Don Mueang Airport on Thursday.
China's central bank on Tuesday cut a key policy interest rate, in a surprise move
to boost the country's flagging economy.
A ship tore down four power lines across a river in the Mekong Deltas Tien Giang
Province, causing blackouts on Monday.
A high school boy fighting thalassemia in central Vietnam has won a free ride to
the British University Vietnam.
A group of Vietnamese scientists has created a sweet corn cultivar that could be
eaten raw without any processing.
At least four people were killed, including a high school football player, in a
shooting that erupted during a birthday party held inside a dance studio in the
small town of Dadeville, Alabama, state police and local news media said ...
A high school teacher in the northern Vinh Phuc Province cut off a student's hair
in a classroom for dyeing it, but apologized to the girl later.
A Malaysian child actress is now unable to walk and has to wear diapers following a
nasty prank while filming a drama series in late February.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue expressed his hope that China would
coordinate with Vietnam to improve customs clearance efficiency to promote trade
during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart.
A sex ban for Olympic athletes has been lifted for this year's edition in Paris,
with 300,000 free condoms set to be made available during the event.
A former acting CEO of Saigon Commercial Bank has said he made several overseas
remittances of money on Van Thinh Phat chairwoman Truong My Lans orders.
Three Chinese men have been arrested for assisting people to gain unauthorized
access to a Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert held at the Singapore Sports Hub.
191 individuals undergoing addiction treatment forcefully escaped from the Soc
Trang Rehabilitation Center in the Mekong Delta after a violent confrontation with
security personnel.
Consumer goods and wood products companies have seen a surge in orders this year,
with some even having enough for the entire second quarter.
I feel guilty after telling my parents that I only make VND12 million (US$491) a
month when I actually earn VND25 million.
The entertaining software VieON has released its global version, offering a free
trial period with numerous features for the first month.
European businesses trust in Vietnams potential for recovery and will increase
their investment in the country, a representative has said.
Gold prices on Tuesday jumped to a new peak in the morning but declined quickly in
the afternoon.
Hong Kong pop star Aaron Kwoks racecar has collided with another vehicle during a
racing event.
A VinFast representative has unequivocally denied that the company is being sued in
the U.S.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday inaugurated a $7.3 billion high-speed
railway connecting the country's capital with the city of Bandung, a China-backed
project that has been marred with problems.
The Red River bank area would become Hanoi's central business and service axis,
turning it into a "floating city," as per a proposal by an advisory group.
A Russian warship on Sunday fired warning shots at a cargo ship in the southwestern
Black Sea as it made its way northwards, the first time Russia has fired on
merchant shipping beyond Ukraine since exiting a landmark UN-brokered grain ...
A festival to celebrate Hanoi's most beautiful time of the year will take place
from September 29 to October 1, featuring a wide range of cultural activities.
A Singaporean container ship drifted out of its channel and collided with another
ship, causing a dock collapse at Cai Mep Thi Vai Terminal.
Vietnam's Central Highlands and southern regions will experience a "more severe"
dry season under impact of the El Nino phenomenon, said a meteorologist.
Enjoy this weekend in Saigon with various activities from a coffee show to a
chamber music concert.
Six people, including a 17-year-old mother and a six-month old baby, were killed in
a shooting at a home in Goshen, California, on Monday, authorities said, describing
the attack as targeted and calling it a "horrific massacre."
The creative director behind the girl band NewJeans has found online fame after a
tearful, profanity-laced news conference in which she slammed some of K-pop's most
powerful executives as "middle-aged jerks."
Five years after being ravaged by fire, Notre-Dame Cathedral has returned to its
former splendor months ahead of its planned reopening, participants in a recent
visit to the monument said.
The Schengen-style joint visa initiative for six Southeast Asian countries,
proposed by Thailand, will be a great opportunity for Vietnam to attract
international visitors and increase its competitiveness, insiders said.
The trial of a man and his 10 accomplices who operated two gambling websites that
attracted bets of VND1.18 trillion (US$47.4 million) in four months begins in Hanoi
Thursday.
Swimming icon Nguyen Thi Anh Vien dived into the water of Red River in Hanoi for
the first time for a new experience after retiring in 2022.
Faulty warning systems, poverty and deforestation of mountains in the southern
Philippines turned recent unseasonably heavy rains into deadly disasters,
scientists said in a report.
A man in central Quang Ngai Province was arrested for murdering six people, 43
years after claiming their lives.
Vietnamese sports provided a bevy of colorful triumphs and dramatic challenges in
2023, as well as many firsts.
Vietnamese people will enjoy 17 holidays next year, including a seven-day Tet break
in January.
Title holders Urawa Red Diamonds kept their hopes of a place in the Asian Champions
League knockout stages alive on Wednesday as Jose Kante's 90th-minute strike earned
Maciej Skorza's side a 2-1 win over China's Wuhan Three Towns. ...
Venezuela on Wednesday accused the Peruvian government of "kidnapping" its national
football team, accusing Lima of refusing to allow the team's aircraft to refuel
after a 1-1 draw between the two teams in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands and pledged
to reduce soaring tensions between the superpowers Wednesday as they met for the
first time in a year at a high-stakes summit in California.
The United States and Indonesia on Monday will discuss how to advance a potential
minerals partnership aimed a stimulating trade of the electric vehicle (EV) battery
metal nickel, according to three people with direct knowledge of the conversations.
Japan's Honda Motor reported a 78% rise in quarterly profit on Wednesday, boosted
by both increased sales, especially in the North American market, and a weaker yen.
Vietnam's recent visa extension policy was a good move but "not a magic wand" that
will immediately attract more foreign visitors, according to industry insiders.
A number of broken tree canopies, spanning over 30 m, fell and severely damaged a
car during heavy rains in HCMC's District 10 on Monday.
A temporary three-ton-capacity bridge in the Mekong Delta collapsed after two
trucks, weighing a total of around 20 tons, drove over it.
A woman in HCMC has been sued by a waste management company for complaining about
the stench of one of its landfills on Facebook.
Japanese police on Friday detained a suspect who had been holed up in a building
after allegedly killing four people including two police officers in a gun and
knife attack, an official told AFP.
In the Netflix-distributed movie A Tourists Guide To Love, an American woman falls
in love with a Vietnamese man while visiting his country as a tourist.
Torrential rains brought by cyclone Remal caused a stone quarry to collapse in
India's northeastern state of Mizoram, killing 12 people and trapping seven, while
11 more died in landslides and other accidents elsewhere in the remote region,
officials said. ...
South Korea will miss the mens soccer tournament at the Olympics for the first time
since 1984 after losing a penalty shootout to Indonesia at the Under-23 Asian Cup
quarterfinals on Thursday.
Thailand received 9.37 million foreign visitors in the first quarter, twice the
number of arrivals in Vietnam, after churning out tourist-friendly policies amid a
regional race to attract them.
South Korean actress Han So Hee publicly criticized singer-actress Lee Hyeri, who
is the former girlfriend of her current partner Ryu Junyeol, in a statement posted
on Instagram.
The 5 richest people in Thailand have a combined net worth of $45 billion as of
Thursday, down 16% from last year, according to U.S. magazine Forbes.
Honey is a staple in my household due to its myriad health advantages. When is the
optimal time of day for its consumption? (Hung, 40, Hanoi)
National team goalkeeper Dang Van Lam has bought his parents a new Kia Sorento SUV
worth around $1.2 billion ($48,900).
When heavy machinery broke down trying to break through the debris trapping 41
workers in a tunnel in the Indian Himalayas, authorities called in a group of
people whose profession is effectively banned in the country
Five baggage handlers at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport have confessed to
breaking the lock of a passenger's checked suitcase to steal a headset and 500
euros (US$535).
Top cryptocurrency bitcoin hit a fresh two-month low on Friday, breaking out of its
recent tight range, as a wave of risk off sentiment grips world markets.
Ngoc Anh, a retail store owner in Hanoi, only realized that her store's QR code had
been replaced with another when she failed to receive a customer's payment.
A French passenger on a Vietnam Airlines flight from London to HCMC on Saturday had
breathing difficulties, resulting in an emergency landing at Dubai airport.
I am 30 years old. I have a stable job and have two university degrees in law and
economics. I come from a rural family. During my university years, I met a girl who
is now my ex-girlfriend.
A Hanoi utility that provides water to over a million people has installed pumps in
the shrinking Da River to maintain supply.
It took hours of waiting, a pricey hotel room and an exhausting chase through
Beijing, but it was all worth it for a Chinese fan of Lionel Messi who eventually
got a blurry selfie with his hero.
A search is ongoing after a Singaporean climber went missing after reaching the
summit of Mount Everest last late week.
A man in the central province of Nghe An was thrown off his motorbike and killed
after he tried to pass a car at a curvy section and lost control.
China declined a request for a phone call between U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd
Austin and Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe after Washington brought down a
Chinese spy balloon, a Pentagon spokesperson said on Tuesday.
The city of Da Nang removed a Tet cat mascot from a flower street display on
Wednesday after a South Korean designer said the design was a plagiarization of his
artwork.
When you need a hot meal on a cold night, a hearty bowl of Saigon's herby soup hits
the spot.
The Philippines has agreed to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan in a
deal worth more than $400 million, Manila said Friday, as the Southeast Asian
country faces growing Chinese pressure in the South China Sea.
A ceremony was held on Sunday to inaugurate the Cam Lam-Vinh Hao Expressway running
through three central provinces and open the Dien Chau-Bai Vot Expressway in the
north-central region to traffic.
TikTok's CEO vowed Wednesday to fight in the courts to overturn a newly signed U.S.
law that could see the popular app banned due to allegations it is controlled by
the Chinese government.
Noi Bai and Da Nang International Airports have been listed in this year's global
ranking of 100 best airports as voted by Skytrax, a British airline and airport
review and ranking site.
Dubai's flagship airline Emirates is suspending check-in for all customers with
onward connections through the city, it said on Friday, three days after a record
storm swept the United Arab Emirates.
I was taken aback to discover that my nephew was in perfect health despite my
sister-in-laws claims of him suffering from a fever ranging between 40 and 41
degrees Celsius.
South Korean actress Song Ha Yoon, celebrated for her role in the television series
Marry My Husband, has been facing controversy over allegations of slapping a
schoolmate for 90 minutes.
In Ha Long City, a tour guide's coffee shop captivates locals and tourists with its
breathtaking vista of Ha Long Bay, all at an unpredictable cost: zero.
During the Singaporean segment of The Eras Tour, Taylor Swift shared a personal
connection to the country by revealing that her mother grew up in Singapore.
The industrial real estate segment is expected to remain a bright spot in the
property market this year with high demand and rising rents.
Apartment prices will not likely drop in the upcoming years due to a shortage in
affordable supply and high demand in major cities.
Police in HCMC's Binh Tan District have arrested a gang that allegedly stole rear-
view mirrors from unguarded cars around the city.
I am from northern Vietnam but now live in HCMC, and every trip back to my hometown
is a miserable ordeal.
Thirteen people have died in a school dormitory fire in central China's Henan
province, the official Xinhua news agency reported Saturday.
Construction of a much-talked-about footbridge in downtown Ho Chi Minh City is now
90% complete.
Two Vietnamese air hostesses have been pronounced innocent of drug trafficking by a
South Korean court.
Safety violations at a Hanoi's apartment block where 56 people died in a fire last
Tuesday were left unchecked for years, while its residents had no guidance in case
of fire.
A photo capturing the image of a fishing net cast wide in Hon Yen Islet of Phu Yen
has won the Photography category of the ProArtist Awards 2023.
A French passenger on a Vietnam Airlines flight from London to HCMC on Saturday had
breathing difficulties, resulting in an emergency landing at Dubai airport.
Summer has just begun in the Northern Hemisphere but a brutal heat wave is already
gripping parts of Europe, China and the United States, where record temperatures
expected this weekend are a stark illustration of the dangers of a warming ...
An immigrant from Laos, who has been battling cancer for eight years and underwent
his latest chemotherapy treatment last week, won a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot
in the U.S. this month.
Prosecutors recommended a 9-10 year prison term for Tran Qui Thanh, chairman of
leading beverage manufacturer Tan Hiep Phat, given his mitigating factors, for
charges of abuse of trust to appropriate assets.
The Hang Chau Tourist Express Boat that collided with a ferry on the Tien River
Friday was trying to pass as several barges blocked its point of view, said the
Hang Chaus owner.
Prices of peeled unripe mangosteens have surged by 20-30% from a year ago to
VND700,000-800,000 (US$28-32) per kilogram as people buy them to add to chicken
salad.
The State Bank of Vietnams disgraced inspection chief Do Thi Nhan said she regrets
taking a bribe of US$5.2 million to cover up wrongdoing at Saigon Commercial Bank.
The elevator advertising industry has been developing rapidly in Vietnam in recent
years and Chicilon Media has risen to become a giant of the industry with 36,000
advertising screens.
The HCMC Metropolitan Railway Management Board wants a new road built to one of the
elevated stations on the first metro line to improve fire safety.
A Vietnamese student in Australia said the key for securing job offers is early
application preparation, as well as showing tangible numbers and results in
interviews.
Thuy Linh, 23, earns up to US$1,000 a month excluding freelance work but still
faces credit debt and sometimes depends on family support.
Britain announced plans to slash the number of migrants arriving by legal routes on
Monday, raising the minimum salary they must earn in a skilled job by a third, amid
pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to tackle record net ...
Two Vietnamese air hostesses have been pronounced innocent of drug trafficking by a
South Korean court.
Authorities in Quang Nam Province are considering slapping a fine of VND110 million
(US$4,520) against the owner of Phuong's banh mi eatery for food safety violations
that triggered a mass poisoning incident.
A night-time tour at a Korean temple is completely booked thanks to its monk's
reputation for his fetching good looks, and his emphasis on practitioners sharing
their "scents" with others.
A member of a people smuggling gang was jailed for nearly 13 years in a London
court on Tuesday for the manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese men, women and children who
suffocated to death as they were being smuggled into Britain.
Police in HCMC arrested a Vietnamese man Saturday for allegedly infiltrating the
system of a major bank to appropriate VND10 billion ($424,000).
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers planned to introduce a bill on Wednesday to
eliminate a tariff exemption widely used by e-commerce sellers to send orders from
China to U.S. shoppers, one of the sponsors said.
China's SenseTime unveiled on Monday a slew of new artificial intelligence-powered
products including a chatbot and image generator, joining a global race ignited by
the popularity of OpenAI's ChatGPT.
As a tractor trailer was moving in Thach That District Monday morning when a steel
coil it carried fell off and rolled over a parked car.
About 170 people were evacuated from a Hong Kong shopping area after a fire broke
out in a skyscraper late on Thursday night, the government said.
A Da Nang man was fined VND11 million ($463.65) for impersonating a taxi driver and
charging a South Korean tourist 10 times the usual fare.
My boyfriends mother thinks I intentionally belittled her when I suggested that she
apply for a janitorial position at the hospital where my mother works to help pay
off her VND200 million (US$7,872) debt.
The global airline industry is facing a summer squeeze, with travel demand expected
to surpass pre-pandemic levels while aircraft deliveries drop sharply due to
production problems at Boeing and Airbus.
Actress Ellen Chan, known for her roles in adult films, disclosed that shes still
single at 58 and suggested she might consider a quick marriage should an
appropriate suitor emerge.
My mother-in-law told me to purchase a mace of gold for her nieces wedding gift, as
this gesture would reciprocate the same kindness we received at our wedding.
Lisa from the South Korean girl group Blackpink was spotted making an appearance
with Frdric Arnault, the progeny of the worlds wealthiest individual Bernard
Arnault, in a Tokyo hotel lobby.
Prosecutors have proposed a reduced prison sentence of one or two years for 22
defendants in the ongoing Van Thinh Phat trial, including chairwoman Truong My Lans
husband and niece.
South Korean actress Han So Hee, through her management company, has dismissed
allegations that her relationship with actor Ryu Jun Yeol led to a loss of
endorsement deals.
Coach Philippe Troussier believes that Vietnamese players have what it takes to
overcome all obstacles and gain a favorable result against Indonesia in the 2026
World Cup qualifiers.
Private high schools in Hanoi have announced their enrollment plans and the fees
required, with a reservation fee ranging up to VND23 million (US$931) per student.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on
Thursday announced the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership
between their two countries.
Springtime transforms Ha Giang Province into a breathtaking tapestry of plum,
peach, and cotton blossoms, considered the region's most beautiful season,
attracting tourists and photographers alike.
The Indonesian government plans to follow Singapore to host Taylor Swift concerts
in a bid to attract foreign tourists to stay longer and spend more.
Experts say a proposal to criminally prosecute drunk drivers, even when their
actions cause no consequences, is unfeasible and not legally sound.
A video showing renovation work at Egypt's Menkaure pyramid at Giza has triggered
social media criticism, with one expert decrying its "absurdity."
The Philippines is investigating a maritime incident to find out what killed three
Filipino fishermen in a ramming incident that sank their boat in the South China
Sea, its president said on Wednesday.
A woman in the Mekong Delta's Kien Giang Province stands accused of leading a
weapon ring that sent over 600 guns from Nha Trang to the delta.
South Korea's factory activity shrank at a steeper pace in June and extended its
downturn to a record 12th consecutive month, a survey showed on Monday, underlining
the challenges facing the economy as it struggles to mount solid recovery.
A 32-kg Indian python was caught hunting for chickens inside a house in the north-
central province of Ha Tinh on Monday.
Dam Sen Water Park in HCMC reported a first quarter profit of VND20 billion
($851,900), 2.3 times its earnings a year earlier and marking a return to pre-Covid
levels.
Le Quang Loc, CEO of construction company Vietekcons, has just turned down a deal
from a property developer.
As Starbucks faces stiff competition for its brew in China from fast-growing, low-
cost rivals who have chipped into its market share, the coffee chain is
increasingly being dragged into a price war it says it wants to avoid.
My family of six cancelled our trip from Hanoi to HCMC because flight tickets would
cost us VND30 million (US$1,192), almost as much as a full package tour to
Thailand.
Bayer Leverkusen players showered head coach Xabi Alonso in beer during a press
conference after the 5-0 win against Werder Bremen that helped them win their first
Bundesliga title in history.
Australia has become home to a record high number international students even
though the government has begun tightening enrolment criteria to ensure foreign
students are only there to study, not stay.
Vietnam will see the biggest surge in wealth growth in the world over the next
decade as it positions itself as a global manufacturing hub.
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao's bid to fight at the Paris Games has been rejected by
the International Olympic Committee, a Filipino official said Sunday.
The failure by a Taiwanese tour company to pay its Vietnamese partner has left 292
of the formers clients stranded on Phu Quoc Island.
Passengers on an AirAsia flight from Bangkok to Phuket experienced chaos when a
live snake was discovered slithering in the cabin.
A Wisconsin judge on Wednesday suspended the sexual abuse trial of former U.S.
Catholic cardinal Theodore McCarrick, court records showed.
Hoa Sen University has expelled a student for slapping her classmate on Tuesday,
but details are sketchy.
Russia has added Vietnam to a list of 55 countries whose nationals are eligible for
a single-entry e-visa starting Tuesday along with Cambodia and Myanmar.
More than a few workers made unemployed by increasing layoffs in Vietnam recently
have become motorcycle taxi drivers only to realize its not a lasting solution.
Young Vietnamese music producer Masew, who achieved a record-breaking one billion
views on YouTube, has released a new video to promote the country's tourism.
A truck caught on fire and jammed a 10 km section of the Ho Chi Minh Road in
central Quang Nam Province on Tuesday.
Property developer Saigon Glory, a subsidiary of Bitexco Group, reported a loss of
VND152 billion (US$6.47 million) for last year.
Using a phone while going to the toilet can have negative effects on your digestive
system, according to a Hanoi specialist.
Vietnam has brought home 60 of a total 437 citizens who were tricked into working
in a casino in the Philippines.
A Vietnam Airlines pilot has been suspended from flying after a drug test showed he
tested positive for ketamine.
Police have arrested a former U.S. Coast Guardsman suspected of killing one person
and wounding four, all of them women, in a shooting on Wednesday at a medical
building in Atlanta, authorities said.
Thai police have arrested a woman suspected of killing 13 people using pills laced
with cyanide, saying they will widen a probe into a series of deaths that have
gripped the nation.
Nestled in the heart of south-central Vietnam, An Hoa Hai Commune in Phu Yen
Province offers an authentic escape to a fishing village, where visitors can
immerse themselves in nature and experience budget-friendly adventures.
Elon Musk revealed Friday that Tesla will pull back the curtain on a robotaxi this
summer, news that comes as adoption of self-driving vehicles hits speed bumps over
safety concerns.
Truong My Lan wants a huge property project her company planned but failed to
develop should be valued at VND125 trillion (US$5 billion), seven times the
prosecutions figure.
Thailand's economic growth is expected at 2.8% this year before accelerating to
3.0% in 2025, the World Bank said on Monday, on account of weak exports and a
delayed budget.
When Jose Saldana first met Bui Lan Anh in Vietnam, he was immediately smitten, but
Lan Anh, initially, saw him merely as a friend, even finding his baldness less
appealing.
Stir-fried beef with black pepper sauce showcases tender meat and a balanced sauce
with sweetness, saltiness, and fragrant black pepper heat, ideal for pairing with
crispy bao buns.
Pham Van Thanh was conducting an engine check on the True Confidence after lunch
when a deafening blast rocked the 57,000-ton vessel, sending tremors through his
being.
The trial of a Frenchman accused of making millions selling fake luxury watches is
putting the spotlight on an elaborate commerce of lucrative replicas spanning the
globe.
Hundreds of police officers raided a drug lab in HCMC Tuesday and arrested 16
people for allegedly making dozens of kilograms of narcotics.
After finishing her afternoon shift at the chili factory, Le Thi Nga, 58, drove a
motorbike around Binh Tan District looking for work.
The foreign ministry says the content of a recent press release by Human Rights
Watch regarding Vietnam is "factually inaccurate" and "fabricated."
Among the 26 billion records exposed in a historic data leak, 164 million of them
were records by Vietnamese multimedia brand Zing.
The education ministry has requested foreigners teaching English at language
centers in Vietnam to complete a training program, focusing on pedagogical skills.
Neither short-term land investment nor saving in a bank will significantly improve
your home-buying fund, the expert says.
South Korea said on Wednesday it would suspend parts of a 2018 military agreement
with North Korea designed to curb the risk of inadvertent clashes along their
shared border, in response to Pyongyang's claim to have successfully launched a spy
...
A Spanish tourist thanked Thai police for helping him to retrieve his lost camera
and a hard drive that stored photos from his travel, praising them as the "the best
cops in the world."
Thailand's opposition Move Forward named a new leader on Saturday after Pita
Limjaroenrat, who led the party to a stunning election victory in May, was thwarted
in his efforts to become premier.
An apparently random stabbing attack in a commuter town near Seoul, the second such
rampage in South Korea in less than two weeks, has sparked fear in a country that
has long been considered safe with a low murder rate ...
Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports is investigating an attack on a Chinese
tourist by a staff member of a tour agency in Phuket.
A 17-year-old boy got his chest pierced after falling into a river trying to avoid
a dog while driving a motorbike in southern Vietnam.
The total capital demand for Vietnam's energy sector is estimated at VND4.13-4.8
quadrillion (US$163-189.7 billion) in investment capital during 2021-30, according
to a plan to implement the National Power Planning.
The U.S. Justice Department's long-running criminal case accusing China's Huawei of
misleading banks about the tech company's business in Iran, among other charges, is
heading toward a January 2026 trial.
The 15th Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI)
report announced Tuesday showed progress in citizen perceptions on anti-corruption
efforts and e-governance but a backsliding in transparency.
Nestled in the northeast corner of Vietnam is a district that is growing in
popularity among Vietnamese tourists and has potential to be another popular
tourism hotspot in the country.
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is said to have devoted a sum of US$500,000 to
enhancing the fashion sense of her boyfriend, American football player Travis
Kelce.
My boyfriend has expressed a desire to step away from the conventional nine-to-five
office routine, aiming to allocate his time to investments and other pursuits.
Vietnamese steel giant Hoa Phat Group saw a 32% rise in sales volume of steel
products in the first two months of this year, the firm reported.
Chinese teenager Pan Zhanle broke the men's 100m freestyle world record with a time
of 46.80sec at the world championships in Doha on Sunday.
The education ministry has requested foreigners teaching English at language
centers in Vietnam to complete a training program, focusing on pedagogical skills.
Vietnamese technology company VNG has withdrawn its application for an initial
public offering in the U.S. due to a change in plans.
A 34-year-old woman, I have been single and focusing on work for many years.
At least 21 people died on Tuesday and 18 were injured after a bus carrying
tourists to a campground crashed off an overpass near Venice in northern Italy and
caught fire, city officials said.
A 21-month-old girl whose nanny had demanded a ransom of VND1.5 billion (US$61,800)
to return her to her family has been found dead in the northern Hung Yen Province.
A 15-year high in rice prices, prompted by top exporter India's restrictions on
overseas sales, should be a wake-up call on how climate change can disrupt food
supplies, experts say.
Many provinces in the Mekong Delta are sitting on a pile of garbage due to a
shortage of treatment facilities, leaving the public frustrated with the resultant
pollution.
Nestled within Vinh Hy Bay lies Hon Tai, a secluded beach often likened to a raw
gem due to its unspoiled beauty and turquoise blue sea.
An employee at the Da Nang Airport has been caught hiding a South Korean
passenger's phone underneath a tree before trying to steal it.
A Ministry of Finance unit has demanded insurance companies review their services
after a series of fraud accusations.
A video shared by a Spanish tourist about his experience visiting the Cu Chi
tunnels, a symbol of Vietnamese resistance and bravery during the Vietnam War,
recently went viral on TikTok.
A video clip showing a Hong Kong tourist plunge into a lake in Pattaya, Thailand,
after his bungee cord snapped has gone viral on social media this week.
The Hanoi Railway Company Limited (Hanoi Metro), the operator of the Cat Linh Ha
Dong urban metro line, said it made a profit of over VND13 billion ($510,730) in
2023, nearly six times more than the previous year.
The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is "alarming",
according to a report released on Thursday by the World Health Organization's (WHO)
European branch, which recommended measures to limit access.
The biggest economic challenge for the government after the ongoing election is
unemployment, according to economists polled by Reuters who expected the world's
most populous country to grow a healthy 6.5% this fiscal year.
They prowl through palace gardens stalking pigeons and make cameos on televised
press briefings. Some greet tourists at the doors, while others take a sneaky lick
of ice cream from staff.
Former England captain David Beckham recently enjoyed a family outing with his wife
and children aboard Riva 130 Bellissima Yacht that costs 16 million pounds (US$20
million) in Miami.
The ancient city of Hoi An has been named the world's cheapest long-haul
destination for British tourists for the first time, surpassing Indonesia's Bali,
according to a new report.
Behemoths Meta and Boeing, as part of a 50-strong U.S. business delegation, visited
Vietnam this week to seek investment opportunities across various sectors,
including semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
A Georgia man convicted of kidnapping, raping and murdering his former girlfriend
was put to death Wednesday, in the southern U.S. state's first execution in more
than four years.
Indonesian low-cost carrier Batik Air announced it has suspended two pilots who
fell asleep for nearly half an hour in the cockpit during a domestic flight.
Indonesia plans to increase rice imports by 1.6 million tons this year, giving
Vietnamese exporters a big opportunity, the Vietnam Trade Office in that country
said.
The Vietnam U20 women's football team defeated the host Uzbekistan 4-1 in a
friendly match before the 2024 U20 Women's Asian Cup Finals on Tuesday.
The U.S. dollar rose against the Vietnamese dong on the black market Tuesday
morning while banks kept their rate stable at a three-month peak.
Up to 90% of honey available in Malaysia is not genuine, according to Zulkifli
Mustafa, a senior lecturer at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).
A mass of cold air will hit northern Vietnam starting Feb. 6 as Tet arrives,
bringing cold and rain to the region.
According to statistics website We Global Football, Vietnam have a 44.28% chance of
surviving the Asian Cup group stage.
The Philippines on Sunday accused China's coast guard of installing a "floating
barrier" in a disputed area of the South China Sea, saying it prevented Filipinos
from entering and fishing in the area.
Nguyen Truong An of HCMC quit his office job as an illustrator six years ago to
become a tattoo artist after getting his first tattoo and recognizing the potential
for a business.
A former police officer in southern Dong Nai Province has received 21 years in jail
for raping three underage girls at a police station.
Vietnam spent nearly $270 million on importing 10,000 completely-built automobiles
(CBUs) in May, a decrease of 6.3% from a year earlier.
France is to try 19 men over a people-smuggling plot that led to the 2019 deaths of
39 Vietnamese migrants in the back of a truck, a source familiar with the matter
said Wednesday.
The consumer price index (CPI) in April inched up 0.07% from the previous month and
4.4% year on year, mainly fueled by a petroleum price hike, the General Statistics
Office (GSO) said on April 29.
Madame Hien Hanoi Restaurant where CEO of Apple Tim Cook enjoyed egg coffee on
Monday is housed inside a 100-year-old mansion with typical French architectural
styles and serves Vietnamese-European cuisine.
Singer Bella Astillah has openly accused fellow Malaysian actress Ruhainies of
having an affair with her husband, Singaporean actor Aliff Aziz, a situation she
says has deprived her children of their father.
A major earthquake hit Taiwan's east shortly before 8:00 a.m. (0000 GMT) local time
Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings for the self-ruled island as well as parts of
southern Japan.
Do Anh Dung, chairman of property developer Tan Hoang Minh, was sentenced to eight
years in prison for masterminding a scheme to appropriate VND8.6 trillion ($349
million) from bond investors.
The Saigon Commercial Bank, from whom Van Thinh Phat chairwoman Truong My Lan
allegedly misappropriated money for a decade, is seeking VND760 trillion (US$30.74
billion) from her.
John Barnett, a former Boeing employee who had reportedly raised concerns about the
production issues, was found dead of an apparent suicide, according to authorities
in South Carolina.
Blades of a wind turbine totaling 100 tons fell off 140 meters and broke into
pieces in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu on Friday.
Malaysia recorded nearly 29 million foreign arrivals last year, becoming the most
popular destination in Southeast Asia, a throne that belonged to Thailand before
Covid.
Neighborhoods in downtown Ho Chi Minh City have been brightened up with flowers,
ornaments and miniatures as a new lunar year comes near.
Senior government officials must not be hungry for fame or power, a draft decree by
the home affairs ministry cautions.
A handful of Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday ousted
Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy, as party infighting plunged Congress into
further chaos just days after it narrowly averted a government shutdown.
The U.S. Congress passed a stopgap funding bill late on Saturday with overwhelming
Democratic support after Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy backed down from an
earlier demand by his party's hardliners for a partisan bill.
A restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City's expat hub Thao Dien presents an array of cassava
dishes, inviting food enthusiasts to experience a blend of tradition and
innovation.
Three people were injured in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday when a tanker truck rammed
four motorbikes from behind at a red light.
US Secret Service officers detained the driver of a U-Haul box truck in Washington
on Monday night after the vehicle crashed into a barrier near the White House, the
agency said in a statement.
Pho Hoa, a 50-year-old restaurant in HCMC's District 3, features a southern-style
bowl for almost $4, a high price in Vietnam, but well worth it for the savory broth
and beef.
Taylors Education Group is considering selling a minority stake in a unit that owns
private universities in Malaysia and Vietnam.
Last month I was invited to a dinner in France. It was a traditional meal to finish
the Lunar New Year ceremony at a Vietnamese family's house.
A bus driver in southern Vietnam accidentally ran over a third-grade girl after she
got off the vehicle at a public school on Wednesday.
Australia announced on Friday that it would hold a parliamentary inquiry to look
into the negative impacts of social media platforms, saying they have significant
reach and control over what Australians see online, with almost no scrutiny.
Actress Li Yitong, famed for her role in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," dazzled
in a gown by Vietnamese designer Tra Linh at the China Quality TV Drama Awards.
Laurinda Ho, daughter of the late casino mogul Stanley Ho, received attention and
loving gazes from her actor husband Shawn Dou during their appearance at a public
event.
Prince Mateen of Bruneis watch collection, a mix of durability and splendor,
reflects the grand lifestyle his familys US$30 billion fortune enables.
Be Holdings, the owner of ride-hailing company Be Group, has received a VND740
billion ($30.32 million) investment from VPBank Securities.
Singer My Tam has reached a milestone as the Vietnamese female artist with the most
YouTube views, accumulating 1.6 billion.
Thirteen Israeli and four Thai nationals released from Hamas captivity arrived in
Israel on Sunday and were set to be reunited with their families as part of a
crucial hostage deal, which briefly risked falling apart due to a dispute ...
Thailand's election-winning Move Forward Party will not back former alliance
partner Pheu Thai's candidate in a parliamentary vote on the next prime minister, a
senior official said Tuesday.
Diem Thuy, 30, went from 102 kilograms to 60 kilograms over a period of six months
before her first date with a guy she met on the Internet.
Banks have a lot of liquidity and will lower interest rates further, but businesses
are not borrowing now amid low demand, a central bank official has said.
A 25-year-old man was suspected of attacking a kindergarten in China's Guangdong
province on Monday killing six people and injuring one, police said.
A real estate brokerage is offering an 18-month return policy for over 150
apartments in Hanoi outskirt to boost demand amid a frozen market.
Japan is set to receive a final report from a U.N. watchdog on Tuesday that is
widely expected to approve a plan for the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima plant to
release radioactive water into the ocean over the next 30 to 40 ...
A 6th grader in Ben Tre Province won first place at the national UPU letter writing
competition, topping over a million other entries by writing about becoming a
superhero to fight traffic accidents.
At least 13 devotees were killed and more than a dozen rescued on Thursday (Mar 30)
after they fell into a well at a Hindu temple in India, officials said.
A Hong Kong dog has become an online sensation after a video of the pampered pooch
on a business class flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul went viral.
An Giang Province, which borders Cambodia in the upper Mekong Delta, has become
famous for a beef dish that is more a neighborly fusion than a Vietnamese original.
A South Korean court delivered a landmark ruling on Tuesday recognizing the rights
of a same-sex couple for the first time, with activists hailing the verdict as a
major victory for LGBTQ rights in the country.
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday declared unconstitutional a federal law making it
a crime for people under domestic violence restraining orders to own firearms.
A bus plunged into a canal in southern Vietnam after a passenger attempted to steal
the driver's phone and threatened to attack him.
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial fined the former U.S.
president $9,000 for contempt of court on Tuesday and said he would consider
jailing him if he continued to violate a gag order,
The massive cliff at the head of turtle-shaped Guishan Island, a popular tourist
attraction in Taiwan, has collapsed and slid into sea following Wednesday's
earthquake, the strongest in 25 years.
The Communist Party's Central Inspection Committee has recommended that the Party's
Politburo punish labor minister Dao Ngoc Dung and his predecessor Pham Thi Hai
Chuyen for violations regarding a notorious business.
A grim reality has been reported: Asia experienced the world's most severe air
pollution in 2023, with 18 out of the top 30 polluted countries hailing from the
region.
Apple agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged
Chief Executive Tim Cook defrauded shareholders by concealing falling demand for
iPhones in China.
The number of Thais overstaying in Japan has increased sharply in recent years,
raising concerns over a possible suspensionof visa-free travel policy from the
Northeast Asian country.
Chairwoman of property developer Van Thinh Phat Truong My Lan said she gave a
former acting CEO of Saigon Commercial Bank bonuses and shares for contributing to
SCB."
Hong Kong property tycoon Eric Chu said he never knew that letting his wife Truong
My Lan use a building as collateral would put him in the dock.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has surpassed tech guru Elon Musk to return to the top
place in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with a $200 billion net worth.
Cigarette moguls, the Hartono brothers, timber baron Prajogo Pangestu and energy
tycoon Low Tuck Kwong are among Indonesia's top five billionaires with combined net
worth of US$140 billion.
Malaysias billionaire Sultan Ibrahim is known for his extraordinary collection of
over 300 cars, ranging from Bugatti Veyron to a cartoon-inspired replica.
The billionaire sultan who rules Malaysias Johor state was sworn in as the nations
new king Wednesday under a unique rotating monarchy system.
A layer of frost blanketed Phia Oac peak in northern Cao Bang Province, as
temperatures plunged below 0 degrees Celsius on Monday.
Police in Thailand on Sunday confirmed a 44-year-old Chinese tourist drowned off
the Similan Islands in the north of Phuket.
Kenya's Agnes Jebet Ngetich smashed the women's 10km world road-race record by
almost half a minute in Valencia on Sunday.
Banks have a lot of liquidity and will lower interest rates further, but businesses
are not borrowing now amid low demand, a central bank official has said.
Authorities in the Chinese province of Sichuan are investigating a restaurant for
offering a free meal to anyone who can eat 108 spicy wonton dumplings.
A VietinBank branch in Da Nangs Hai Chau District was robbed by a man on Thursday
within one minute.
In Thailand, there is a famous market right next to the Mae Klong Railway Station
that is a popular attraction. Vietnam should adopt a similar measure, according to
readers.
A man has been fined VND160,000 (US$6.74) for riding a horse in Ho Chi Minh City's
District 3 on Tuesday to advertise for a brand.
Australia said on Wednesday it would raise the amount of savings international
students will need to get a visa and warned several colleges of fraudulent student
recruitment practices, as part of efforts to rein in record migration.
French Defense Minister Sbastien Lecornu visited Monday a key location in the Dien
Bien Phu battle 70 years ago and the bunker used by French commander Christian De
Castries.
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo received a straight red card for elbowing
the opponent before threatening to punch the referee in the semifinal of Saudi
Super Cup between Al Hilal and Al Nassr.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for the swift and sustainable advancement
of Phu Quoc Island to transform it into a premier tourism destination, recognized
both in Vietnam and worldwide.
Vietnamese player Nguyen Anh Tuan won five consecutive matches in the 2024 Premier
League Pool in the U.S., including a stellar comeback against world number one
Francisco Sanchez Ruiz.
Captain Son Heung-min said South Korea performed well but wasted many chances to be
held to a 1-1 draw by Thailand in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
In 2023 Tran Trung Quan and his wife sold their apartment in Ha Dong District in
Hanoi at a 100% profit. However, its steady increase in price since then.
A new course about the life and artistry of American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift
at the University of the Philippines (UP) has so far attracted 300 students.
Canada's decision to limit study visas starting from 2024 will not have a
significant impact on Vietnamese students, said Vu Thi Hai Anh, an immigration
consultant.
Tet bonus can generate a good amount of income if invested with regard to the
market and investors risk tolerance, the expert said.
Vietnamese president's spouse Phan Thi Thanh Tam and her German counterpart Elke
Bdenbender enjoyed a traditional water puppetry performance in Hanoi Tuesday.
Three Vietnamese scientists have helped create AI that is able to solve Olympiad
geometry problems as well as a human bronze medalist.
Hanoi launched a new US$4.2 billion "smart city" project spanning over 270 ha on
Saturday.
Japan held off a furious second-half fightback from hosts China in the Asian Games
women's football semi-finals on Tuesday to win 4-3 and set up a gold-medal showdown
with North Korea.
Malaysians have been left chuckling at a high end Versace shirt that looks little
different from the uniform of a popular local restaurant chain.
In 2018 Paul Wang left his home in Beijing to start a new life in Australia,
investing A$1 million (US$680,000) in a food processing business in the hopes of
qualifying for permanent residency under the country's investment visa scheme. ...
An event-organizing company faces a stiff fine after models wore backless camisoles
and revealed their bottoms at a fashion show last month.
US President Joe Biden and Republican lawmakers struck a deal in principle to raise
the country's debt ceiling Saturday, in a crucial first step towards eliminating
the threat of a disastrous default with just days to spare.
A cosmetics vendor that accepts payment with Pi cryptocurrency even though it is
not recognized as a legal tender in Vietnam caused a stir on social media before
quickly disappearing.
I am a woman with a son and a daughter. Both are married and have children. My
son's family is living in our house.
Liqian Ma, wife of billionaire Forrest Li, founder of the Southeast Asias largest
internet company Sea, is set to acquire a US$31 million bungalow on Singapores
Gallop Road, near the Botanic Gardens, Bloomberg reported.
Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) president, billionaire Erick Thohir, said
it will file a complaint against referee Nasrullo Kabirov's calls in Indonesia's 0-
2 defeat to Qatar at the 2024 U23 Asian Cup.
South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun is said to have a difficult relationship with his
father Kim Chung Hoon, who left him and his mother to start anew with another woman
years ago.
For the 10th consecutive month, Earth in March set a new monthly record for global
heat with both air temperatures and the worlds oceans hitting an all-time high for
the month.
Son Heung-min scored as South Korea eased to a 3-0 win over Thailand on Tuesday,
taking them closer to the next round of World Cup qualification in Asia.
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting anticipates more frequent
and severe heat waves this year compared to previous years, with a possibility of
storms gathering towards the year's end.
HARNN Heritage Spa of InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort has partnered
with Thai wellness experts to offer a three-day holistic wellness journey for
women's month of March.
In 1985 the Stadium course at the TPC Sawgrass golf complex in Florida was chosen
to host a tournament for amateurs to find the worst golfer in the U.S.
Australia is a promising source of tourists and industry insiders hope the
government soon waives visas for them as Vietnam seeks to compete with neighbors in
attracting tourists.
Property developer FLC has not paid VND1.12 trillion ($45 million) in bonds and
coupons, which were due last year, as it continues to go through a major
restructuring.
The woman in charge of weapons on the set of the Alec Baldwin movie "Rust," where a
cinematographer was shot dead, was convicted Wednesday of involuntary manslaughter.
Jan-Mathieu will continue to challenge himself with a full marathon at VPBank
VnExpress Marathon Ho Chi Minh City Midnight on Sunday, despite having an ankle
injury.
Only a few banks now offer more than 5% per year for deposits of 12 months or less,
with the highest rate at 5.7%.
Georgina Rodriguez, the 28-year-old partner of football star Cristiano Ronaldo,
possesses a jewelry collection estimated at 3.4 million pounds (US$4.28 million).
A thick fog blanket was covering many streets in Hanoi as of at least 9 a.m. Friday
morning, causing difficulties in traveling around.
U.S. President Joe Biden cited lines from "The Tale of Kieu" to highlight the
elevated Vietnam and U.S. relationships at a banquet hosted by Vietnamese President
Vo Van Thuong Monday.
Four people were injured, shards of glass and debris were blasted hundreds of
meters away during a gas explosion at a house in Hanoi's Ba Dinh District Tuesday
morning.
CNN has named the Cu Chi Tunnels, a symbol of Vietnamese resistance during the
Vietnam War, in a list of the worlds 20 most amazing tunnels.
Gaining success in her businesses, Miss World Peace 2017 Phuong Le now owns a
collection of six luxury cars, including two Rolls-Royces and a McLaren.
Vietnam has issued a national action plan on building a sustainable food and food
stuff system to 2030, with a goal of maintaining the export turnover of over $30
billion each year.
As economies in Asia and the Pacific slow and grow older, countries need to do more
to ensure that workers get the education, training and social safety nets needed to
raise incomes and ensure social equity, a United Nations report ...
Dozens of Thai cannabis advocates urged the government on Thursday to abandon its
plans to re-list marijuana as an illegal narcotic, a week after it announced its
dramatic policy U-turn just two years after de-criminalizing it.
British Airways has dismissed two of its flight attendants for attempting to mimic
a Chinese accent and making slant-eyed gestures, actions that are considered
racially insensitive toward Chinese passengers.
Not one of the four children of Hong Kong actor Chun Wong, celebrated for his role
in The Condor Heroes, responded when informed by a hospital of their fathers fall.
VinFast Auto has signed a cooperation agreement with Guam AutoSpot on the
distribution of its electric vehicles (EV) in Micronesia, announced the Vietnamese
automaker in its recent press release.
Operated by a Malaysian firm in some Southeast Asian locations, cosmetics retail
chain The Body Shop Vietnam posted its first loss last year after three years of
declining profits.
Four red-crowned cranes have been spotted in Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong
Delta's Dong Thap Province, signaling hope of a resurgence for the endangered
species.
India police have arrested five more men in connection with the gang rape of a
Spanish tourist, taking the total detained to eight, local media reported Tuesday.
Despite owning nine properties and having a substantial bank account, 80-year-old
German man Heinz B. chooses to live off food found in trash cans.
Apple debuts its first collaboration with a Vietnamese artist, releasing rapper
tlinh's music video Dung Lam No Phuc Tap (Dont Complicate It) Friday.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for a review of labor export companies
following issues raised by overseas Vietnamese in Romania.
I want to have a serious relationship with my boyfriend, but I am still hesitant
because he often criticizes my looks.
Gold prices turned around from a plunge earlier Thursday afternoon in one of the
most volatile trading day this month.
An influencer in Chinas southern province of Hunan has been banned from a social
media platform after authorities found she posted a video in which she faked being
harassed.
My husband has two younger siblings, including a married brother.
Photos of a luxury hotel on a limestone hill in Ha Long Bay that recently went
viral are fake, local officials said.
A Vietnamese durian vendor in Thailand is facing a potential seven years in jail
for using doctored weighing scales to trick customers.
A brawl erupted at a wedding in HCMC on Thursday between friends of the bride and
groom, resulting in several being injured.
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing wore a dress created by Vietnamese designer Chung
Thanh Phong at a Cannes Film Festival party this week.
At least 40 people died when a bus plunged off a bridge in southwestern Pakistan
and burst into flames, a government official said on Sunday.
People who commit sex crimes against children in Louisiana could be forced to
undergo surgical castration under legislation approved by state lawmakers, a
measure that would appear to be the first of its kind in the United States if
the ...
After Indonesias U23 Asian Cup coach Shin Tae-yong verbally berated referee Nasullo
Kabirov following a 2-0 loss to Qatar, fans followed by flooding the referee's
Instagram account with abuse.
Several parents have requested for help as their children cannot go to class at the
American International School Vietnam (AISVN) amid a teachers' strike over unpaid
salaries and insurance.
Each project selected for the GameHub Finals will receive VND10 million (US$404) in
cash and a VND100 million ($4,045) media support package, in addition to benefits
from investors.
A karaoke parlor, bar and caf complex in Hanoi's Dong Da District caught fire on
Tuesday, sending dozens of people running out of the building for their lives.
Visitors will be banned from entering private alleys in Kyoto's famous geisha
district, a local representative said on Thursday, as the ancient city tackles
overtourism after the pandemic.
Around 900 luxury watches worth almost $13 million are missing in Japan after a
site renting them out folded and its owner fled to Dubai, local media reported.
Property development companies raised over VND73 trillion (US$3 billion) by issuing
corporate bonds last year, a 40.8% increase from 2022.
PSL Cashew plans to expand its presence in the Chinese market, marking a bold move
for it in the cashew industry.
A 30-year-old man in Hanoi is now infertile after trying to increase his muscle
mass by abusing steroids.
The capacity of solar power projects in Vietnam has exceeded a government-approved
plan by 10-fold, inspectors have found.
Vietnam gold prices continued to surge Monday afternoon and reached a new record
after having done so in the morning.
Hanoi offers diverse activities this weekend, when one can choose to immerse in a
photo exhibition, groove to music events, craft traditional toys, or unwind at a
soulful jazz night.
The runner-up of 2022 Miss World Vietnam Nguyen Phuong Nhi put on a series of
wedding dresses with thousands of Swarovski crystals and quartz for a new
collection.
A karaoke parlor owner in Hanoi was sentenced 10 years in jail for fire safety
violations on Monday, following the death of three firefighters in a fire last
year.
A court in HCMC's District 6 said it has no grounds to rule the case of a man
seeking compensation for being wrongfully accused of stealing 38 years ago.
China's foreign minister Qin Gang will not attend a diplomatic gathering in
Indonesia this week for health reasons, a spokesman for his ministry said on
Tuesday.
A series of car collisions on the HCMC-Long Thanh-Dau Giay expressway on Wednesday
shut down traffic over a 5-km section.
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing wore a dress created by Vietnamese designer Chung
Thanh Phong at a Cannes Film Festival party this week.
Police in the central Ha Tinh Province have arrested a man for using a phone while
driving and fatally hitting a cyclist.
A U.S. judge on Monday formally ended the U.S. government's criminal case against
Goldman Sachs related to the Wall Street bank's work for the Malaysian fund 1MDB
after it met its obligations and paid $2.9 billion in penalties. ...
Britain's King Charles will return to public duties next week for the first time
since being diagnosed with cancer as he makes good progress following treatment and
a period of recuperation, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.
Apples, bananas, and pears are abundant in fiber, which creates a lasting sensation
of fullness, while watermelons, grapes, and oranges offer antioxidants that help
inhibit the accumulation of belly fat, as noted by health experts.
A Chinese woman has received three-year suspended sentence for faking her education
and work history to be accepted for positions at 31 companies, where she received
salaries while making zero contributions.
The 2023 pay package of Boeing's CEO, who recently announced his departure in the
midst of a safety crisis, rose about 45% to nearly $33 million, the U.S. planemaker
said on Friday.
After leaving Vietnam for France, coach Philippe Troussier wrote a letter on social
media to express his thoughts, send an apology and show gratitude during his stint
as the national team manager.
Australia's New South Wales has announced it will put taxi drivers found
overcharging passengers or refusing to take them on a blacklist in efforts to
improve its tourism reputation.
At 73 years of age, director Zhang Jizhong, known as the wuxia film mogul of China,
and his 42-year-old wife Du Xinglin, are expecting a baby.
Hanoi offers a diverse array of cultural and entertainment events this weekend,
from art exhibitions and workshops to jazz tributes and parties with live music
performances.
Two years after Thailand made pot legal, the country appears set to crack down on
its freewheeling drug market with a ban on recreational use.
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has reportedly celebrated his marriage to Oliver
Mulherin, a coder, at his $43 million Hawaii estate.
Indonesia announced a list of 26 players for this year's Asian Cup with many
naturalized players and those playing in Europe.
Preparations for the engagement ceremony of star midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai are
underway at a football pitch in his neighborhood.
A tour bus carrying 19 passengers collided with a car on the North-South Expressway
in Malaysia on July 10, killing two people including an Indonesian tourist.
Singer-actress Eugene and husband Ki Tae Young enjoyed a holiday with their two
daughters at a luxurious resort in the coastal city of Nha Trang.
A steamed rice rolls eatery features a VND13,000 (US$0.55) plate considered one of
the cheapest in Hanoi.
Banh Xeo Ba Duong is a popular restaurant in Da Nang that feeds over a thousand
customers a day thanks to its secret sauce and extensive menu.
A U.S. military fighter jet shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the coast
of South Carolina on Saturday, a week after it entered U.S. airspace and triggered
a dramatic spying saga that worsened Sino-U.S. relations. ...
A 3-year-old boy drowned after falling into a Koi fish pond at a caf in the
southern province of Binh Phuoc this Tet holiday.
A 5-year-old girl was rescued Monday after falling into a hole at a construction
site in southern Dong Nai Province.
Chinese TV hostess turned business mogul Li Xiang has drawn attention for providing
her daughter Angela Wang Shiling, 14, with a monthly allowance of 150,000 yuan
(US$20,722) and outfits from prestigious designer brands.
The Philippines warned of "high tsunami waves" and called for the evacuation of
coastal areas in the country's north on Wednesday, lowering an earlier warning
after a major quake struck neighboring Taiwan.
Three Ho Chi Minh City people were arrested for posing as police officers to trick
a woman on Zalo into updating her information, allowing them to steal VND1.8
billion ($72,606).
Antoinette Pagaduan, reigning Miss Gattaran 2023 from the Filipino municipality of
Gattaran, passed away suddenly a few days after her 20th birthday.
Ho Chi Minh City Tax Department praised Chicilon Media for its good implementation
of tax policy at a November conference.
Evacuations were under way in the Philippines after a quake of at least magnitude
7.5 struck the southern region of Mindanao on Saturday night, triggering tsunami
warnings in the country and in Japan, though a U.S. agency said the risk ...
Amazon.com will allow Snapchat users in the U.S. to buy some products listed on the
ecommerce company directly from the social media app, a spokesperson said on
Monday, making it a deal similar to one recently inked with Facebook-owner Meta ...
Excavators began drilling with heavy machinery on Tuesday to fix a wide steel pipe
that will help pull out almost 40 Indian workers trapped inside a collapsed
Himalayan highway tunnel that caved in two days ago in the north Indian ...
Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong took a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake
in Hanoi on Tuesday and enjoyed a cup of egg coffee at one of the capital's oldest
cafs.
Workplace culture rifts between elder supervisors and Generation Z colleagues are
now common, but a little understanding can go a long way to ensuring productivity
on both sides, experts say.
National Assembly chairman Vuong Dinh Hue proposed solutions to build a stronger
ASEAN during his speech at a session of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA)
in Indonesia on Monday.
A child was hospitalized with burns from fireworks of Hai Phong FC fans, during a
3-1 defeat against hosts Hanoi FC at Hang Day Stadium on Wednesday night.
Parents of a Vietnamese girl raped and murdered in Japan in 2017 have opened a
restaurant to fulfill her wish of connecting the two countries.
For a decade now, a group of elderly Japanese has gathered every Sunday morning to
pick up garbage scattered around Hanoi's iconic Sword Lake.
Quang Tri Province in central Vietnam is proposing to build a 160-km conveyor belt
to transport coal from Laos to a local seaport.
For 25 years, a bun cha eatery in a small alley on Hang Quat Street has been
serving lunch to hundreds every day.
The HCMC police have arrested three South Koreans, including a woman, for allegedly
breaking into a villa in District 7 to steal valuables.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and his Cuban counterpart Esteban Lazo
Hernandez inaugurated a washing powder factory and a solar energy park of a
Vietnamese company in Cuba on Friday (local time).
A traveler from HCMC was trapped inside a hole at a beach in Da Nang's Hai Van Pass
for 5 days before being rescued on Sunday.
Several Vietnamese were among those injured or killed in a fire at a casino-hotel
complex in Cambodia, a Cambodian official has confirmed.
Qantas Airways said on Tuesday it will suspend its Sydney flights to Shanghai from
July 28, citing low demand, around nine months after the Australian flag carrier
resumed the service on hopes of a travel rebound following the pandemic.
At 73, director Zhang Jizhong, renowned as the wuxia film mogul of China, was moved
to tears during a pregnancy check-up for his 42-year-old wife when he saw their
unborn child via ultrasound.
A mutual visa-exemption agreement between China and Thailand officially took effect
on Friday as both countries seek to boost the recovery of their respective tourism
industries.
Group tourists from three Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, can travel
without a visa to South Koreas Jeonllanam-do province through Muan international
airport until March 2025.
292 Taiwanese tourists who were stuck on Vietnams largest island Phu Quoc after
their tour company defaulted on a payment flew home on Wednesday afternoon.
Taylor Swift's trans-Pacific dash to the Super Bowl was rewarded with a thrilling
overtime triumph for boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Vietnamese rapper Binz and his fashionista girlfriend Chau Bui frequently sport
coordinated outfits, a trend they have maintained since the beginning of their
relationship.
The U.S. dollar rose against the Vietnamese dong on the black market Wednesday
morning and climbed to a one-month high globally.
Some 78% of shoppers on digital platforms are office clerks, mostly women,
according to a survey by market research firm Nielsen Vietnam.
Hope Foundation at VnExpress newspaper is carrying out the "Tet of Hope" program to
bring a warm holiday season to orphans.
Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong took a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake
in Hanoi on Tuesday and enjoyed a cup of egg coffee at one of the capital's oldest
cafs.
Vietnam's new visa policy is creating a boost to the attraction of international
tourists, but more long-term measures are required to make a breakthrough in this
regard, insiders say.
Portuguese forward Paollo Madeira Oliveira, along with an assistant coach and a
doctor for the Hoang Anh Gia Lai football club died Saturday after their car was
crushed between two trucks.
I bought a car a few months ago for work-related and personal purposes. But it has
made discord between my mother and my wife even worse.
Malaysian TikToker Kaki Komen has called out fellow self-proclaimed financial
experts on TikTok for renting a private jet to create a false image of themselves.
Food, art, and film lovers, rejoice! Experience a weekend of food expo, art talks,
french Films, art exhibition, and a new brunch buffet menu in Saigon.
A man in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has given a Sunda pangolin to
authorities after finding it wandering around in his garden.
A middle-school teacher in Ho Chi Minh Citys Nha Be District has quit after a woman
accused him of molesting his female students.
A two-story house is blocking a street in Dong Trieu Town, Quang Ninh Province,
after its owner refused to move out of the way of a new road construction project.
Vietnam has asked South Korea to respect historical truths after its government
appealed a court ruling to compensate a victim of a massacre perpetrated by U.S.-
backed South Korean soldiers.
Singer-actor Jimmy Lin and his family recently experienced a basket coracle tour at
Bay Mau nipa palm forest near Hoi An, explored the ancient city, and watched sunset
on the iconic Hoai River.
Japan look poised to reach the final stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup
without kicking a ball after FIFA said their match at North Korea will not be
rescheduled.
The Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line is having a trial run lasting 1.5 months starting
Monday, before its elevated section enters commercial operation in the middle of
this year.
Property developer FLC now has 3,500 employees, down 60% after a major
restructuring process last year to revive the company after the arrest of key
leaders.
Pascal has announced a strategic partnership with TigerGraph, designating it as the
master distributor for the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region.
HCMC police have detained a South Korean man for hiring 200 women to offer sex
services to foreigners at his restaurant.
Despite welcoming 20 million foreign tourists in the first nine months of the year,
Thailand's tourism industry has not seen a significant economic boost, due to
global economic concerns and a high level of household debt.
Trading in shares of China Evergrande were suspended on Thursday after a report its
chairman had been placed under police surveillance, intensifying concerns over the
developer's future as it struggles with a growing threat of liquidation.
Australian police on Tuesday charged a man after he allegedly claimed to have
explosives on board a Malaysia Airlines flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, forcing
it to return to Sydney.
My boyfriend and I have been dating for one and a half years. He does not have any
bad habits, and I think of him as a perfect man.
A Panamanian vessel carrying 25,500 tons of steel from the Philippines to Vietnam
was stranded at a reef in the sea region of central Binh Thuan Province.
A Malaysian grandmother of 22 and great-grandmother of one, has tied the knot with
a man 34 years her junior, marking her third marriage.
We had been married for nearly nine years, and my wife once loved me with a burning
passion. I depended on her love a lot.
A surge in demand amid declining hydropower production has forced Vietnam
Electricity to cut power supply to a Hanoi suburb to ensure system safety.
Mercedes is recalling 210 GLE cars imported from Germany to fix a potential air-
conditioning leak that could lead to a short circuit.
Eight were killed and over 20 were injured after a bus and a truck collided in
Laos's Bolikhamxay Province on Monday.
A taxi driver in Thailand has been banned from picking up passengers at
Suvarnabhumi International Airport after allegedly using a fake list of flat-rate
fares to overcharge a Taiwan visitor.
Personnel at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport Monday returned a bag containing VND1.2
billion ($50,840) in cash to a passenger who left it next to a baggage carousel.
A woman selling iced tea in Hanoi was killed by a man who slashed her throat with a
knife on Friday.
Tucked in the heart of Hanois Old Quarter is a caf created from a 104-year-old
house with a touch of Chinese architecture and a nostalgic atmosphere.
Japan look poised to reach the final stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup
without kicking a ball after FIFA said their match at North Korea will not be
rescheduled.
Borrowing VND1.5 billion (US$60,858) to quickly close the deal on a VND3.35 billion
house in an alley in Hanoi instead of waiting was one of my best decisions.
When she began pursuing her masters degree at Melbourne University, Tran Thi Phuong
did not anticipate how challenging it would be for her to secure a job after
graduation.
I own a decorative kumquat tree that is currently laden with large, ripe fruit. Is
it possible for me to cook or consume these fruits? (Thu, 22, Hanoi)
Vietjet inaugurated a new route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Vientiane on
Sunday, expanding opportunities for economic development, tourism, and cultural
exchange between Vietnam and Laos.
Vietnam ranks behind only India as the most sought-after emerging property market
in the Asia Pacific, according to a recent survey by property consultancy CBRE.
My uncle refused to sell his yellow apricot tree for VND300 million (US$12,282),
only for it to die a few months later.
Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh owns five properties across the territory, with a
combined market value of HKD180 million (US$23 million).
Several audience members fainted during a crowded New Years music concert in the
central province of Thua Thien Hue Sunday evening.
SJC gold price fell marginally from a historic peak on Wednesday, declining by
0.13% to VND75.4 million ($3,096.51) per tael.
A four-kilometer coastal road will be built on Phu Quoc Island to provide visitors
with access to public beaches.
In a recent case of modern-day slavery, the Vietnamese captors of a Chinese
programmer whom they tortured for months to create an online gambling game have
been sentenced to prison.
The hospitality market in Ho Chi Minh City remained gloomy in the first half of
this year due to a slow recovery rate of international tourist arrivals, a report
says.
Morocco won a Women's World Cup match for the first time after Ibtissam Jraidi
struck early to give them a stunning 1-0 victory over South Korea on Sunday.
Hundreds of dancers twirl in unison by a riverside in northeastern China, thrusting
their hips and shimmying their shoulders in a routine that has taken the country by
storm.
A pickup truck crashed into a motorcycle moving in the same direction in Hanoi
after turning left and turning his indicator on far too late.
The year-end ceremony at a Hai Phong high school had a surprise conclusion when 16
of its teachers put on their dancing shoes.
Democratic President Joe Biden and a Republican negotiator said on Friday they were
working on a deal to raise the U.S. government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling after
the Treasury Department warned that a June 5 default loomed without action. ...
A beer-loving lawmaker in Thailand once arrested for illegal brewing is hoping his
party's election win can give him a long-awaited shot at breaking up a $14 billion
alcohol duopoly of two of the country's wealthiest families. ...
Before we met, my husband had been scammed by a few women, losing quite a lot of
money and assets. After we got together, he helped me build a house and helped with
my business.
Two years ago the Shanghai International Circuit hosted a Covid hospital, but this
weekend it will stage Formula One once more as the sport returns to China for the
first time since the pandemic.
Actress Phuong Anh, wife of Vietnamese resort real estate tycoon Nguyen Thanh Nam,
stayed at a five-star hotel and visited Michelin-starred restaurants during her
trip in China's Shanghai and Hangzhou.
The former chairman of the Chinese Football Association has been sentenced to life
in prison for accepting bribes worth $11 million, state media said Tuesday, part of
a crackdown on corruption in the domestic game.
During his 10 years as a tour guide, Vu Ngoc Son has become versed in showing
around foreign "VIPs," who he says visit Vietnam looking for authentic local vibes.
Dong Nai Rubber Corporation, a subsidiary of the Southern Rubber Industry JSC
(Casumina), has been based in the Bien Hoa 1 Industrial Park for over 20 years.
Vietjet inaugurated a new route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Vientiane on
Sunday, expanding opportunities for economic development, tourism, and cultural
exchange between Vietnam and Laos.
Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh has expressed her optimism for finding love in
2024, eager to shed the label of being a "single rich lady".
Steel giant Hoa Phat Group saw post-tax profits plummet to a six-year low of VND6.8
trillion (US$276.71 million) last year.
As part of the Nord Anglia family, a BIS student has had the opportunity to learn
about the best of innovation at MIT.
Several audience members fainted during a crowded New Years music concert in the
central province of Thua Thien Hue Sunday evening.
I am French and met my Vietnamese wife more than a decade ago and when it became
serious between us, we agreed that we would live in Vietnam (without a plan to
return to France).
A Russian spacecraft blasted off from Kazakhstan's Baikonur cosmodrome on Friday
carrying two Russian cosmonauts and a U.S. astronaut to join the crew of the
International Space Station (ISS), live TV images showed.
Tech giant VNG expects a loss of VND572 billion (US$24.31 million) this year, its
third annual loss in a row, it has informed shareholders.
Minh Ha hadnt traveled anywhere in the 10 years since her wedding, so a sympathetic
friend offered to take her on a trip to HCMC.
A man in the central province of Ha Tinh discovered a 227 kg bomb underground while
laying the foundation for his new home.
A part of Quang Ninh Province that borders China will use electricity entirely
provided by a Chinese company in Guangxi Province this summer.
A Thuy Khue Street pho restaurant has gained fame for its crunchy beef tendon and a
unique broth cooked for 21 hours.
A reduction in office space occupancy is sweeping Ho Chi Minh City amid poor
economic indicators and a shift to remote work.
The government has again proposed a policy to tax owners on second properties in a
draft law submitted to the National Assembly.
As a car was about to pass a truck moving in the same direction along a Hanoi
bridge, it was pushed to the barriers.
Three Israeli soldiers were killed in a rocket attack claimed by Hamas armed wing,
near the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, where Palestinian health officials said
at least 19 people were killed by Israeli fire on Sunday.
At 2024 CEO & CMO Summit, Fee Vu, Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer at
SynergieGlobal, predicts that the marketing and sales sector is approaching a
pivotal moment thanks to the widespread adoption of GenAI.
Le Phuoc Vu, chairman of steel giant Hoa Sen Group, plans to bequeath the company
to his youngest daughter, a 23-year-old student in Australia, in 7-10 years time.
Actor Aliff Aziz was detained by the Federal Territories Islamic Religious
Department at a condominium in Kuala Lumpur due to an incident involving khalwat
(close proximity) with Malaysian actress Ruhainies.
Hundreds of people forced to work in an online scam center in the Philippines were
rescued in a raid on Thursday that also saw eight suspects arrested, according to
police.
Hollywood A-listers are getting ready to lavish awards on Christopher Nolan's
atomic blockbuster "Oppenheimer" and party with "Barbie" on Sunday at the Oscars,
the biggest night in showbiz.
Vietnam Masters champion Nguyen Anh Minh will have a busy new year as he has been
invited to compete in three prestigious tournaments in the U.S. in 2024.
The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle drew attention at the celebrity hotspot
restaurant Cipriani Beverly Hills wearing a cashmere coat worth $6,250 in sunny
weather on Thursday.
Three teenagers were arrested in the central Quang Nam Province for allegedly
snatching the handbag of a Dutch tourist in Hoi An City and selling its contents.
A group of Russian tourists arrived in North Korea on Friday, likely the first from
any country to enter the isolated state since the pandemic.
The world's 10 youngest billionaires have a combined net worth of $64.5 billion as
of Saturday, with the youngest one aged 19, according to Forbes.
A car driver in central Nghe An Province hit traffic police officers with the
vehicle after refusing to get his alcohol level checked.
Gasoline and diesel prices on Thursday climbed for the second week in a row, with
gasoline being at the highest since early December.
The Lao government and military have continued to search for a Vietnamese driver
missing in a landslide incident after having rescued 45 Vietnamese citizens trapped
in the area, Lao media reported.
Finnish telecommunications equipment maker Nokia reported a sharp fall in second-
quarter profits on Thursday, dragged down by a drop in investment by North American
mobile phone operators.
With its white marble foyer and lavish chandeliers, the 12-storey tower could be
mistaken for one of Hong Kongs newest hotels, but it offers a longer stay: a final
resting place for thousands in one of Hong Kongs newest hotels, ...
The government has scrapped a proposal to put a cap on apartment ownership
duration, after many experts opposed it, saying that peoples rights might be
violated.
Ho Chi Minh City police have identified a Belarus man and another foreigner as
suspects who vandalized a metro line No. 1 train last month.
A pod of over 30 dolphins were spotted swimming at a beach in Dai Lanh Cape in Phu
Yen on Sunday morning.
A car driver has been fined for charging a group of five Japanese tourists VND1
million (US$42) for a one-km trip in Hanoi.
Russian President Vladimir Putin tapped a civilian economist as his surprise new
defence minister on Sunday in an attempt to gird Russia for economic war by trying
to better utilise the defence budget and harness greater innovation to win in ...
Sharing in an interview with VnExpress, K-League United's editor-in-chief Matthew
Binns said Vietnam will improve defensively under new coach Kim Sang-sik despite
not adopting a similar playing style to the Park Hang-seo era.
A ceremony to repatriate two sets of remains believed to be of U.S. soldiers listed
as missing in action (MIA) from the war in Vietnam was held at the Da Nang
International Airport on Tuesday.
South Korean actress Han So Hee is believed to have criticized her former
boyfriend, actor Ryu Jun Yeol, through a social media post for leaving her to
handle everything on her own.
Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi ranked sixth in a ranking of 20 airports
with the best wifi service in the world, surpassing Singapore's Changi Airport and
South Korea's Seoul Incheon Airport.
Regent Phu Quoc, on Phu Quoc Island off Vietnam's southern coast, was the only
Vietnamese representative on a list of Asia's 11 most impressive natural hotels, as
selected by the Michelin Guide.
Trailblazing Australian gay football player Josh Cavallo has proposed to his
partner on the pitch at his club Adelaide United, thanking the team for providing
"a safe space in football."
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill on Wednesday that
would force TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese parent company or be banned in
the United States.
Tourists from the Middle East spent an average 88,512 baht (US$2,497) per trip in
Thailand last year, followed by those from Oceania with 64,860 baht, a survey
found.
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast plans to build a US$2 billion factory in
the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, with groundbreaking scheduled for this
Sunday.
I have had diabetes for three years and have to take medication regularly. Can I
have a few glasses of alcohol during family gatherings? (Hong Dang, 35)
Many software engineers at OpenAI in the U.S. are paid nearly US$1 million a year,
double the salary offered by other well-known tech companies.
A Chinese restaurateur in HCMC has been accused of hiring 200 women to act as
prostitutes for foreigners at his restaurant.
A U.S. federal appeals court on Wednesday imposed restrictions on a widely used
abortion pill, but the ruling will remain on hold as the Supreme Court decides
whether to hear the case.
I get up at a different time every day, so I do not have a fixed time to eat. What
is the best time to have breakfast? (Tien, 34, Hanoi).
According to business leaders, establishing a gender-balanced working environment,
offering training for women, and supporting their loved ones will foster long-term
commitment among female employees in a company.
Chinese consortium CHEC-BCEG-Vietnam Contractors and Vietnamese consortium Hoa Lu
have lost in a bidding for the construction of a terminal at Long Thanh
International Airport in southern Vietnam.
A fisherman stranded at sea for eight hours was saved by a vessel traveling from
HCMC to the Philippines, which changed course to save the victim.
A Chinese director of a company in Binh Duong was arrested on Thursday after
allegedly murdering the firm's accountant.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in the southern province of An Giang for
impersonating a police officer as a "show-off."
Vietnamese star midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai and his wife Chu Thanh Huyen revealed
that they are expecting their first child in a baby shower.
Chinese travelers spent $7.5 billion domestically during the recent Tomb Sweeping
holiday, government data showed, with analysts saying the uptick was a sign that
consumer confidence was strengthening, boding well for the sluggish economy.
With the most expensive option at $8 per bowl, exclusively on weekends, Miss Ba's
crab noodle soup in Hanoi remains a favorite, praised for its fresh crab sourced
from southern Vietnam.
North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday will be held at a
neutral venue and not in Pyongyang, the Asian Football Confederation said, four
days before the game.
The Ambanis and Mistrys from India, along with the Hartonos from Indonesia, are
among Asia's 5 wealthiest families, boasting a collective net worth of $247.2
billion, as reported by Bloomberg.
A sandwich shop in the Mekong Delta's Soc Trang Province, where over 150 people
recently suffered food poisoning, has been fined VND90 million (US$3,650) and shut
for four months.
The Vietnam Military History Museum, being built at a cost of VND2.5 trillion
(US$101.9 million), is expected to be basically completed and partially opened in
June.
A group of six Malaysian female tourists have been asked to write an apology letter
after waving their national flag in the Taj Mahal complex of India.
Soobin and Beomgyu of K-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together enjoyed a vacation on
southern Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island for the Lunar New Year holiday.
The State Securities Commission has approved a private placement of 130 million
shares worth VND1.3 trillion (US$53.2 million) by agriculture giant Hoang Anh Gia
Lai.
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has announced a "black list"
of 403 websites with signs of law violation in 2023.
Oil spills on a road in southern Binh Duong Province caused several motorbike
riders to fall and injure themselves.
UpRace, a Vietnam-based initiative, combines technology, running, and philanthropy,
connecting 620,000 runners and community organizations over six years.
Steel giant Hoa Phat Group reported profits of VND1.45 trillion (US$61.23 million)
for the second quarter, the highest in a year, despite a decline in demand amid
economic challenges.
A $32 million contract has been granted to a U.S. firm to continue dioxin cleanup
at Dong Nais Bien Hoa Air Base, the U.S. Mission to Vietnam announced on Thursday.
While at a friends house about 5 km from her home, Hanoian Quynh Hoa received
several calls from a delivery service asking her to come pick up her package.
The government has rejected a proposal by the Ministry of Finance to slap a special
consumption tax on online games and sought more scientific data to tax sugary
drinks.
Applied maths graduate Liang Huaxiao tried to land a job with one of China's tech
giants for two years. Then she tried customer service and sales. Then she applied
for assistant roles in a bakery and in a beauty parlor. ...
Construction of a glass-bottomed bridge in the Central Highlands resort town Da Lat
has been resumed after a three-year suspension.
Police in central Vietnam have arrested a man for allegedly breaking both the arms
of a delivery man who had asked him to pay a shipping fee of US$1.25.
The American International School Vietnam (AISVN) will conclude its academic year
prematurely at the end of April, rather than mid-May, due to a budget shortfall,
now standing at approximately VND4 billion (US$160,000).
South Korea has suspended the medical licenses of two doctors, the Korean Medical
Association said Tuesday, in the first punitive action over a month-long strike
that has caused healthcare chaos.
South Korean media have described appointing Hwang Sun-hong as interim manager of
the national football team as a risky move because hes already coaching the U23
team.
The central port city of Da Nang plans to build a research center for
semiconductors and AI, opening new opportunities for Vietnams semiconductor
industry.
After six failed attempts due to lack of bidders, lender BIDV plans to again try
and auction a yacht belonging to embattled company FLC.
As a person who has ischemic heart disease, should I eat more red meat to
supplement iron for my body? (Van Dat, Nha Trang)
The U.S. dollar rose against the Vietnamese dong Friday morning after a period of
decline earlier this week.
Her face is a deepfake. Her body belongs to a team of similar-sized actors. But she
sings, reads the news and sells luxury clothes on TV, as artificial intelligence
(AI) humans go mainstream in South Korea.
Hollywood's writers union reached a preliminary labor agreement with major studios
on Sunday, a deal expected to end one of two strikes that have halted most film and
television production and cost the California economy billions.
A section of National Highway 13 between Ho Chi Minh City and the industrial hub of
Binh Duong Province is being widened at a cost of VND1.4-trillion (US$58.9
million).
Vietnams electric vehicle adoption, which was 2.9% last year, can surge to 13.6% by
2030 thanks to a boost in production from both domestic and foreign companies, a
report has said.
A court annulled a decision by Phu Quoc authorities to seize land from TNI King
Coffee CEO Le Hoang Diep Thao and her ex-husband Coffee King Dang Le Nguyen Vu.
Thailand's parliament on Tuesday postponed a vote to choose a new prime minister,
prolonging the kingdom's political deadlock more than two months after an election
won by opposition parties.
Nestled in a quaint corner of Hoa Binh Lake, around 100 km west of Hanoi, you can
discover a community whose lives have been transformed over the last decade.
One person has died and seven were missing after a landslide overtook a highway
construction site on an expressway in central China, local government officials
said on Sunday.
A man in Hanoi has been sent to prison after helping a man to cut off somebody's
leg on the street last year.
A retired teacher and his wife have adopted a young girl after she was abandoned by
her mother at age 3.
Indonesian authorities have detained a female tourist for photographing herself
naked at a 700-year-old Kayu Putih tree in Bali.
Two men have been arrested in Ho Chi Minh City two days after they made a failed
attempt to rob a Sacombank branch in the city with a rubber bullet gun.
At a board meeting of the Australian university where I am a senior professor, a
colleague was blunt when shown the proposed logo for a new research center: "Too
white."
Bayer Leverkusen lifted the Bundesliga title for the first time in their 120-year
history on Sunday, a 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen breaking Bayern Munich's 11-
year stranglehold on the German top flight.
Canada's limitation on international student entry, blaming them for the housing
crisis, has attracted expert criticism for unfairly using students as "scapegoats,"
with doubts that this measure will effectively solve the problem.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) chose Jay Idzes, a naturalized defender of
Indonesia, as one of the 12 star performers in the March fixture of the 2026 World
Cup second qualifying round.
Former China football coach and ex-Everton midfielder Li Tie pleaded guilty on
Thursday to accepting over $10 million in bribes, a court said, part of a broader
crackdown on corruption in Chinese football.
Over 50 families in HCMC's District 4 have had enough with the noise and the stench
from 100 dogs raised by a family for many years, and are asking authorities for
help.
South Korean actress Park Min Young, alongside her fellow cast members from the
television drama Marry My Husband, embarked on a leisure trip to the coastal city
of Nha Trang.
Kensington Palace issued a statement on the health of Kate Middleton, who has been
out of the public eye for the past two months after undergoing scheduled abdominal
surgery.
Vietnam's top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam claimed victory at the M15 Nakhon Si
Thammarat tournament in Thailand on Sunday, ending his title drought of over a
year.
Binh Duong Province, a satellite of Ho Chi Minh City, encompasses historic
destinations and fruit orchards, showcasing specialties such as mangosteen chicken
salad amidst ongoing urban development.
HCMC can easily afford several billion dollars a year for building metro lines but
needs clear financial policies for that, city chairman Phan Van Mai said Friday.
The three biggest hurdles to the recovery of the property market, a cash crunch,
legal issues and skewed supply, are gradually easing, VNDirect Securities
Corporation said.
Known for their strangely large feet, Dong Tao chicken has for generations been a
delicacy in Vietnam and mostly consumed during the Lunar New Year holiday.
A landslide in China's Yunnan province killed two people on Monday with dozens
missing as rescue operations are underway in snowy sub-zero weather.
English football coach and pundit Paul Watson says Vietnam's style of play under
coach Philippe Troussier is a better fit than prior leadership.
A small tourist bus overturned on the famous island of Phuket in Thailand on
Tuesday, leaving 17 Chinese tourists and three Thais injured.
Vietnam targets exports of agricultural produce such as fruits, rice, cashew, and
timber worth over US$26 billion a year by 2030.
A shop owner in northern Vinh Phuc Province disarmed a man trying to rape her by
pretending she needed to find some condoms.
The police have determined that a 10-year-old boy's death after falling into a
shaft at a construction site last year was an accident and no wrongdoing was
involved.
A man in northern Vinh Phuc Province has been arrested after ramming his car into a
police officer and driving for another two km before hitting a motorbike.
A total 20,000 people in central Vietnam's Quang Ngai Province have been isolated
after a landslide cut off a highway and buried generators at a hydropower plant
Tuesday.
A photo of Pham Minh Truong, the Director of Hue Eye Hospital, taking a brief snap
on the floor after carrying out free surgery on 42 individuals, has stirred
widespread admiration for the doctor's dedication to his patients.
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, American football player Travis
Kelce, lodged at a mansion charging US$15,000 nightly, equipped with six bedrooms
among its numerous luxuries, during their Bahamian escape.
Coach Philippe Troussier admitted that an individual mistake cost Vietnam the game
against Indonesia, but the team learned a lot for the second leg of the World Cup
qualifiers next week.
South Korean construction giant Booyoung Group, led by billionaire Lee Jong-keun,
has recently announced it will give out $75,000 bonuses for employees each time
they have a newborn.
Bitcoin hit a two-year high on Tuesday on signs of large players buying the
cryptocurrency, while smaller rival ether topped $3,200 for the first time since
2022.
A Korean professor has blamed South Korea's Asian Cup failure on coach Jurgen
Klinsmann's failure to maintain teamwork, which Vietnam's former coach Park Hang-
seo excelled in.
Vietnamese app developer Nguyen Quoc Huy has recently been featured on the App
Store for creating a note-taking app that is attracting millions of users.
Thick fog over Hanois Noi Bai Airport on Friday morning delayed the takeoff or
landing of many flights while at least six had to be diverted to other airports.
American pop rock band Maroon 5 arrived in Phu Quoc Island in a private jet ahead
of their performance Saturday.
Vietnam are in group A with China, Myanmar and hosts Thailand after the 2024 Futsal
Asian Cup draw on Thursday.
President Vo Van Thuong and his wife left Hanoi on July 23 morning for an official
visit to Austria, a State visit to Italy and a visit to the Vatican.
The U.K. government on Sunday announced it had formally signed a treaty to join a
major Indo-Pacific bloc, as it looks beyond Europe for trading opportunities post-
Brexit.
A Thai elephant gifted to Sri Lanka two decades ago was flown back to its birth
country on Sunday after a diplomatic spat over the animal's alleged mistreatment.
Along National Highway 4C between Ha Giang City and Dong Van plateau, a local
stream has become a magnet for tourists seeking respite from the scorching heat.
Working out twice a day has made me a flexible, neat person, with good health, and
its all thanks to my 4 km run to work.
HCMCs under-construction metro line No. 1 made a third test run on Wednesday, this
time carrying a total of 2,000 passengers.
A container truck careened over a road barrier in Cu Chi District before barreling
into three houses early Wednesday.
Seven storeys above a shopfloor hawking cheap perfume and nylon underwear,
Thailand's "shopping mall gorilla" sits alone in a cage -- her home for 30 years
despite a re-ignited row over her captivity.
Authorities in Hanoi's downtown Hoan Kiem District has slapped a fine of VND2
million ($85) on a shoeblack for trying to coerce a foreign tourist to have his
shoes shined.
A man in the northern province of Hai Duong was arrested for attacking a police
officer with a knife after his son was fined for not wearing a helmet.
With soaring airfares during the five-day Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day
(May 1) holidays, here are a few ideas of short trips that can be accessible by car
near Hanoi, helping to save costs.
Singapore's former Transport Minister S. Iswaran was handed eight more charges in a
corruption case on Monday, the anti-graft body said, in one of the city-state's
highest-profile corruption scandals.
Bill Gates and his girlfriend played tennis outside a five-star resort on Son Tra
Peninsula in Da Nang City on the fourth day of their holiday in Vietnam Thursday.
Thailand's tourism industry saw a strong start to 2024 with nearly 4 million
foreign arrivals in January, the governments spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said on
Feb. 10.
Model Ngoc Trinh said she remained awake until dawn on the first night after being
released on bail and receiving a suspended sentence for motorbike stunts.
Japanese car maker Daihatsu has suspended all its domestic production as the
Toyota-owned company faces a massive safety testing scandal.
Vietnam Electricity wants to import wind power from Laos as it seeks to combat a
looming shortage in the northern region.
Flood waters triggered by heavy rains overflowed Hue Imperial Citadel, inundating
many royal relics by half a meter.
Qin Haiyang and Zhang Yufei ended the Asian Games swimming with a bang Friday to
help hosts China surge beyond 100 golds, as South Korean gamer "Faker" won a
controversial military exemption to go with his medal.
Toshiba said on Thursday that a $14 billion tender offer from private equity firm
Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) had ended in success
A group of Russian tourists are being investigated on allegations of stealing 35 kg
of food from buffet tables at a hotel in Turkeys Antalya and hiding them in their
room.
Cham Islamic people, living in a neighborhood on Duong Ba Trac street, District 8,
have been maintaining their own lifestyle after around half a century of residing
in HCMC.
A premium durian variety from Malaysia, Black Thorn, is now grown in Vietnam and is
popular despite costing a steep VND800,000 (US$34) per kilogram.
For nearly a month, a shop in Hanoi has sold over 400 servings of his mangosteen
chicken salad daily, earning more than $4,000 each day.
Two feet found in a fire in the southern province of Binh Duong have prompted the
police to open investigation into a murder case.
Nine Vietnamese were killed after a seven-seat car fell off a cliff near the
Vietnam-China border, authorities of China's Jingxi City said.
A police officer is in critical condition after being stabbed by a 69-year-old man
he stopped for drunk driving in northern Vietnam.
Vietnam on Thursday said a unilateral fishing ban on the South China Sea issued by
China is a violation on Vietnam's sovereignty.
A My Dinh Stadium football pitch goal post was reinforced in Hanoi Saturday after a
malfunction disrupted a friendly between Vietnam and Dortmund last month.
A man has been arrested in HCMC for allegedly stealing a gold bracelet from a four-
year-old boy who was playing in his neighborhood.
With just over a week left for the Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1)
holidays, hotel occupancy rates in tourist destinations that are mainly connected
by air have reached only 40-50%.
Gunmen opened fire at a Moscow concert hall on Friday killing more than 60 people,
wounding more than 100 and sparking an inferno, authorities said, with the Islamic
State group claiming responsibility.
Defender Doan Van Hau and his wife Doan Hai My, a top 10 finalist in Miss Vietnam
2020, are focusing on understanding each others habits during their initial months
of matrimony.
The prices of paddy and rice bought for exports have plunged by 10-12% in Vietnam
since the last harvest amid a surge in supply and cooling global demand.
The recent tragic accident on the Cam Lo
Over 5,000 people and 200 vehicles participated in the first firefighting and
rescue drill for a HCMC metro line on Saturday.
A teacher from Vietnam has fulfilled his dream of opening his own school in the
U.S., where he also teaches Vietnamese.
I could not find a place on Covid repatriation flights in September 2021, so I
didnt get to see my father before the disease killed him at a HCMC hospital.
Co-hosts Australia will play their opening game of next month's Women's World Cup
in front of a full house, a senior FIFA official told AFP Tuesday.
A man in the Mekong Delta's Kien Giang Province had to get medical help after a
fish jumped into his throat and he couldn't get it out.
For nearly a month, a shop in Hanoi has sold over 400 servings of his mangosteen
chicken salad daily, earning more than $4,000 each day.
An alliance led by Thailand's progressive Move Forward party hopes to draft a new
constitution, end monopolies and allow same-sex marriage, among other aims,
according to a draft of objectives that made no mention of a divisive royal insult
law. ...
A barefoot Thomas Kellenberger stepped into the Swiss Ambassador to Vietnams house
in a tattered pair of pants on March 22.
Kye Nguyen is set to work as a stylist for Chinese movie star Fan Bingbing in a
project next month.
A father was hit so hard that he had to be hospitalized after he protected his son
from a dog without a leash and the owner of the animal attacked him.
A U.S. labor board director has upheld Amazon.com Inc workers' landmark union
victory at a warehouse in New York, according to a decision issued Wednesday,
bringing the online retailer closer to having to bargain with staff on a
contract. ...
A python around five meters long wrapped itself around a man's neck and killed him
on Sunday when he tried to remove it from a cage.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a bid by President Joe Biden's
administration to revive a federal law that makes it a criminal offense to
encourage illegal immigration after it was struck down by a lower court ...
Authorities on Wednesday identified the people killed in a mass shooting at a
WalmartWMT.Nstore in Chesapeake, Virginia, ranging in age from a 16-year-old boy to
a 70-year-old man.
A plane made a U-turn as it was flying from Hanoi to Tokyo on Monday after a
Japanese boy suffered a nosebleed.
A new series of "Chef's Table" is led by Le Mridien Saigon's Executive Chef Nguyen
Phi Cong, who was named Chef of the Year 2023 by LUXUO magazine, in order to honor
the diverse international cuisine.
Around 900 parents had paid a total VND3.6 trillion (US$145 million) for their
children to study at the American International School Vietnam (AISVN) from first
to 12th grades, the education department said.
Thailand is discussing with China and Laos about a plan to open new air routes to
help ease congestion in the current flight path set by the International Civil
Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai, celebrated as the Messi of Vietnam by French press,
fetched his bride Chu Thanh Huyen in a Rolls Royce valued at VND16 billion
(US$645,248) for their Thursday wedding.
Streets and shops in downtown Hanoi turned off their lights for an hour on Saturday
night in response to Earth Hour, a campaign designed to promote nature conservation
and combat climate change.
South Korea captain Son Heung-min has dropped his form before the 2026 World Cup
qualifiers and Thailand's sport media is hopeful of a positive result for their
national football team.
The Vietnamese crew members on the True Confidence, which was hit by a deadly
missile strike from Houthi forces in Yemen, are expected to return to Vietnam on
March 13.
The Indonesian air safety agency has called for better pilot fatigue monitoring
mechanisms after an investigation revealed that both pilots of a commercial
aircraft had recently fallen asleep in-flight.
In the heart of HCMC, Ben Thanh Market has emerged as a lively hub for Tet
photography, drawing crowds in traditional ao dai attire.
Renowned Dutch singer Emma Heesters performed at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome wearing a
dress made by Vietnamese designer Nguyen Minh Tuan.
Two Australian tourists jumped into the Saigon River to rescue a woman who tried to
commit suicide on Tuesday.
Gasoline prices went down for the second time in a row Thursday while diesel
declined for third straight time.
Sunrise Material of Singapore signed an agreement with a Vietnamese company this
week to develop a polymer wrap film production project worth US$100 million in the
northern province of Nam Dinh.
The image of a Vietnamese flag on the rooftop of a building on Spratly Island is
present again on Google Maps after it appeared whitened out in recent satellite
images.
Vietnam needs to issue policies to encourage and manage Battery Energy Storage
Systems (BESS) for renewable projects to ensure a stable power supply, a foreign
expert has advised.
A video of a night market vendor selling pebbles stir-fried with herbs in the
Chinese province of Hunan has acquired over 4 million views on Douyin.
A Malaysian climber was rescued from certain death on Mount Everest by a Nepali
mountain guide but thanked his sponsors and insurance instead, fueling online
anger.
A fire killed three female staff at a four-story bar on Ngo Quyen Street in the
northern city of Hai Phong on Friday.
A 6m-high skylight with a diameter of 21.6 m on HCMC metro line No.1 has taken
shape in the citys downtown.
A delegate of Quang Nam Province's legislature People's Council used his golf club
to batter a female caddy over a rules disagreement earlier this month.
China Duty Free, owned by state-owned travel company China Tourism, has signed a
deal with conglomerate Imex Pan Pacific Group to open three duty-free shops in
Vietnam to attract Chinese tourists.
Son Heung-min said Wednesday that the Asian Cup bust-up with Lee Kang-in had
brought the South Korean team closer, on the eve of a World Cup qualifier against
Thailand.
Thousands of Wi-Fi passwords in Hanoi have been collected using a homemade device,
with an experiment finding that the passwords of 50% of them can be stolen easily.
Anant Ambani, the son of Indias wealthiest tycoon Mukesh Ambani, and his fiance
Radhika Merchant will enjoy a luxurious three-day pre-wedding bash spanning from
March 1-3.
Kenya's world marathon record-holder Kelvin Kiptum will be laid to rest Friday in
the nation's athletics heartland after the 24-year-old died in a car accident.
The Ministry of Education and Training has announced the admission of 1,000
students to study in Russia in 2024 under a scholarship agreement signed between
the two countries.
Bangkok city employees have been told to work from home to avoid harmful air
pollution, as a layer of noxious haze blanketed the Thai capital on Thursday.
Thailand and Australia have agreed to consider the possibility of introducing a
mutual visa exemption scheme for travel and business activities between the people
of both nations.
A British Airways flight attendant died on board an aircraft just before the flight
from London to Hong Kong was set to leave.
The State Bank of Vietnam has set a credit growth target of 15%, equivalent to VND2
quadrillion ($82.03 billion), this year.
Vietnam recorded a public debt of VND3.8 quadrillion ($156.57 billion), or 37% of
GDP, way below the National Assemblys 60% cap.
National Citizen Bank (NCB) has approved a private placement to issue 620 million
new shares in 2024 to double its capital.
Microsoft announced that it has dismantled a Vietnam-based group that created and
sold 750 million fraudulent accounts to other hackers.
A dam containing 1.2 million cubic meters of water, a volume equivalent to 480
Olympic-size swimming pools, in Dak Nong Province has showed signs of cracks
following days of heavy rain.
Trees fell on moving vehicles, a whale washed ashore and a freezer full of ice
cream floated off in floods as TyphoonTalimmade its way across China's southern
provinces on Tuesday.
Tech entrepreneur Nguyen Hoa Binh and actress Phuong Oanh showed off their
supercouple status via a photoshoot on a yacht in Ha Long Bay before they got
married.
At least 18 people were killed and 33 injured when a bus fell off a cliff in
western Mexico, local authorities said Sunday.
A Russian woman who posted a nude photo of herself in front of a sacred tree has
been deported from Bali, an official said today, the latest incident involving
indelicate tourist acts on the Indonesian resort island.
Real estate firms in Vietnam are laying off a growing number of employees due to a
stagnant property market.
Two people were injured after a truck barreled into three cars on a Da Lat mountain
pass Friday afternoon.
The labor ministry is proposing a consecutive five-day Reunification Day and Labor
Day holiday, from April 27 to May 5, by transferring the working day on Monday,
April 29, to another date.
Son Heung-min said Wednesday that the Asian Cup bust-up with Lee Kang-in had
brought the South Korean team closer, on the eve of a World Cup qualifier against
Thailand.
Billionaire Ambanis daughter is wedded to the Piramals, proprietors of a
pharmaceutical empire, while his son, Akash, has married the progeny of one of the
worlds foremost diamond trading magnates.
Lee Kang-in was named in South Korea's squad on Monday for World Cup qualifiers
this month despite a bust-up with skipper Son Heung-min at the Asian Cup.
Former Thai police chief Somyot Poompanmoung is indicted for allegedly helping Red
Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya evade justice after his Ferrari fatally struck a
policeman in Bangkok in 2012.
Taiwans Tourism Administration said it has suspended travel agency We Love Tour for
three months for stranding 292 Taiwanese tourists in Vietnam due to a payment
dispute.
There is a rule against people making loud noise in residential areas after 10
p.m., but my children cannot wait until then to do their homework.
A photo of two foreign men wearing only swimming trunks at Phuket International
Airport has gone viral on social media, sparking public uproar from Thai netizens.
Vietnam's national goalkeeper Dang Van Lam was accompanied by his girlfriend Yen
Xuan as he traveled to Singapore to treat a heel injury.
Carmaker THACO has proposed a circular economy complex for mining and processing
bauxite worth VND103 trillion (US$4.1 billion) in Lam Dong Province.
Microsoft announced that it has dismantled a Vietnam-based group that created and
sold 750 million fraudulent accounts to other hackers.
Jonas Fine Tan, a bachelor student at Oxford University, became an internet
sensation after a video featuring him demonstrating his ability to speak 11
different languages was uploaded to TikTok.
Jung Kook, a member of K-Pop supergroup BTS, officially launched on Friday his solo
career with the release of single "Seven", a track also featuring American rapper
Latto.
Expats said they found it difficult to get healthcare access in Vietnam and
complained of a lack of public transport in the country as well, according to a
survey.
A gulf between supply and demand and the desire to have kids studying at top
schools has resulted in parents fighting for a slot at high-quality elementary
schools.
The Thai police have arrested 48 Chinese tourists for allegedly using illegal drugs
following a pre-dawn raid on a pub in Bangkok's Huai Khwang District.
A dispute between the European Union and major palm oil producers Indonesia and
Malaysia over a new deforestation law will have no bearing on the two countries'
stalled negotiations with the bloc on free trade agreements, a Malaysian minister
said ...
I make a conscious effort not to spend more than 30 minutes at a time on TikTok,
but I rarely succeed.
Rangers have captured a macaque that has been running rampant and threatening the
safety of a residential area in Ho Chi Minh City's (HCMC) District 7 for over a
week.
Rescuers in Hanoi successfully brought down a woman stuck on a transmission tower
on Wednesday morning.
Japan welcomed 2.79 million visitors in February, a record for the month and the
most for any month since the Covid-19 pandemic began, boosted by travel during
Lunar New Year holidays.
A project aiming to foster water and environment security in the Ma and Neun
Actor Al Pacino, 83, and producer Noor Alfallah, 30, a much talked-about on-and-
off-again Hollywood couple, went for dinner together months after rumors of their
separation.
The shirt for the VPBank VnExpress Marathon Ho Chi Minh City Midnight 2024 features
a predominant tone of green and represents hope and belief for the new year.
Runners who purchase bibs during the "Spring Blessings and Luck" program will
receive a 15% discount on all VnExpress Marathon 2024 races from Feb. 15 to 19.
While dating 74-year-old actor Lee Lung Kei of "The Condor Heroes," 37-year-old
Chris Wong was photographed kissing a middle-aged man.
As Saigon steps into 2024, the city buzzes with excitement for a weekend filled
with melodies, culinary celebration, exhibitions, workshops, and cinematic charm.
Property developer Novaland is seeking shareholders' permission slash a rights
issue plan by 40% from 1.95 billion shares to 1.17 billion.
A clinical Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain won 3-0 away at
high-flying Reims on Saturday to move to the top of the Ligue 1 table, although
coach Luis Enrique was still not satisfied with the France captain's ...
Many people have a strange way to travel. They go to a place and they chill at one
coffee shop after another, sitting there glued to their phone, just like they do at
home.
A Norwegian climber who recently became the fastest person to summit the world's 14
highest peaks has addressed controversy after critics accused her of walking over a
dying sherpa to set her record.
With cruise bookings seeing a resurgence after the Covid-19 pandemic caused luxury
liners to mothball, a Finnish shipyard is putting the final touches on what will be
the world's largest cruise ship.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for a delegation from the U.S.
House of Representatives led by Chairman of its Ways and Means Committee Jason
Smith, in Hanoi on Friday.
Chinas biggest auto brand SAIC Motor will build a factory in Vietnam next year and
hopes to achieve sales of 100,000 units a year within five years.
A gunman shot and killed eight people and wounded at least seven others at a busy
mall north of Dallas on Saturday, police said.
Vietnam has demanded that Australian state firms stop issuing products with images
of a yellow flag from a regime that no longer exists.
Hong Kong star actress Charmaine Sheh revealed that she could never leave Happy
Valley without paying a visit to a Vietnamese pho restaurant.
Under the glow of a ring light in the spare bedroom of a Mumbai high-rise
apartment, Indian make-up maven Debasree Banerjee has found fans across the world
with a simple philosophy: brown is beautiful.
Im 30 and my husband is 34. We have been married for less than a year and dont have
any kids yet. Before we got married, my husband already had a car and a house.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Wednesday will make a new push for legislation
to bar passengers fined or convicted of serious physical violence from commercial
flights after a series of recent high-profile incidents.
The clouds werent alone in making it rain on the commencement ceremony at the
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth last week. On stage, billionaire
philanthropist Rob Hale surprised the graduating class of more than 1,000 by
pointing to a nearby truck ...
Amanda Nguyen, set to be the first Vietnamese-American woman to fly into space, has
fought for the rights of sexual attack victims in the U.S, drawing from her own
experience as a survivor.
The shorts worn by Muhammad Ali in his legendary "Thrilla in Manila" boxing match
are up for grabs at Sotheby's in New York, part of a growing sports memorabilia
market eyed by auction houses.
Thailand's prime minister promised Saturday to tackle air pollution as he visited
tourism hotspot Chiang Mai, which had among the world's worst air quality for the
second day in a row.
The Ministry of Finance has maintained its proposal to impose a 50% Most-Favored
Nation (MFN) tariff on electronic atomizer, the device used to heat up liquid
solution used for vaping.
Saruda Panyakham, aged 29, celebrated her win in a distinctive manner, crawling on
the floor amidst laughter and tears upon being crowned Miss Trans Thailand 2024.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.78% to 1,163.12 points Tuesday, bouncing back
to the highest since Sept. 22 after a slight drop last week.
Travel searches for Bangkok soared by 200% on Chinese travel platforms following
the announcement of a permanent visa waiver between China and Thailand.
Chinese weather officials stepped up warnings about heavy rain and strong winds in
several regions, state media said on Wednesday, a day after a violent tornado
wreaked havoc in the eastern province of Jiangsu, killing 10 people.
Eugenie Le Sommer scored twice as France eased to a 4-0 win over Morocco at the
Women's World Cup on Tuesday and set up a quarter-final with co-hosts Australia.
Lower tariffs, easy trading environment, convenient logistic services, and a wide
range of materials for manufacturing furniture make Vietnam a promising hub of
furniture manufacturing, according to market research company Mordor Intelligence.
Singapore executed a 39-year-old man who was convicted of trafficking heroin, the
city-state's fifth hanging this year and the third in just over a week, authorities
said on Thursday.
Atop To Bo in northern Son La Province, visitors can encounter four seasons in a
day and marvel at a vast sea of white clouds during the early morning hours.
Supercar dealer and collector Phan Cong Khanhs rapid rags-riches story of a poor
boy transforming himself into a Tycoon may have come to an end after his recent
arrest.
Cambodian leader Hun Sen, a prolific Facebook user, vowed on Thursday to quit
posting on the popular social media platform, days before he launches a re-election
campaign.
Authorities in the northern mountain province of Ha Giang plan to charge visitors a
fee for staying overnight on the Dong Van karst plateau, a UNESCO global geopark.
Experience an exciting weekend in Saigon with French cinema, a toy expo, photo
exhibition, and a baby fair. Endless fun awaits, ensuring something enjoyable for
everyone!
Nine people were killed Saturday in a stampede at an El Salvador stadium where
soccer fans had gathered to watch a local tournament, police said.
Longs shirt has soaked through with sweat after standing outside for a just a few
minutes waiting for his motorcycle taxi driver in Bangkok.
A motorcycle taxi driver who had his phone stolen by customers received the support
of strangers who bought him a new one.
Chinese car giants locked in a cut-throat price war descended on the capital for
the start of the Auto China show Thursday, vying to draw consumers and headlines in
the world's biggest electric vehicle market and abroad.
Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday
after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors
and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose.
British travel magazine Time Out has picked Quang An Street in Hanoi one of world's
30 coolest streets, praising its vibrant sense with "a series of cozy cafes,
boutique shopping and global cuisine."
Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament Gerry Brownlee pledged to promote the
issuance of long-term visa for Vietnamese citizens during a meeting with Prime
Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Monday.
After dedicating 16 years to my career in the U.S. and amassing a portfolio of real
estate and cash valued at $2 million, my ties to Vietnam remain unbreakable.
Model Ngoc Trinh was captured in lavish outfits from top-tier fashion labels during
her recent excursion after receiving a suspended sentence for her involvement in
motorbike stunts.
The Communist Partys Central Committee has dismissed Tran Tuan Anh, chairman of the
Partys Economic Commission, from his position as a Politburo member upon personal
request.
A teenager in the southern Dong Nai Province has been blinded in one eye after
being injected with fillers at an unlicensed beauty clinic.
For the past few days every afternoon I have been seeing my neighbor, wearing a
student's backpack, walking his daughter home through the alley.
Vietcombank director Do Viet Hung will lead the state-owned lenders board starting
Jan. 1, as it is short of a chairperson.
Japanese retailers opened a large number of stores and expanded production in
Vietnam this year despite weak demand amid the economic downturn.
The prolonged property market slump has cost many people their jobs, and risks
causing a shortage of agents in the coming years.
A club from Thailand are the only Southeast Asian squad to have survived the AFC
Champions League group stage this season.
A lot of problems are caused by drinking, but pubs should not be seen as the source
of social evils.
Louis Vuitton and some other French fashion companies want to operate a luxury
railroad service between Hanoi and HCMC.
Lauren James scored twice and played a starring role as European champions England
swept past shellshocked China 6-1 on Tuesday and into a Women's World Cup last-16
clash with Nigeria.
Following a visit from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last month, a
banh mi shop serving traditional pate-filled sandwiches in Hanoi has been bustling
with locals and tourists alike.
Almost everyone in Vietnam can drive a motorbike these days. But whether or not
they can use them in line with traffic laws is a totally different matter.
Users of online travel booking agency Agoda have voted Smarana Hanoi Heritage Hotel
into a list of 11 worthy accommodations for a summer trip.
Two people died and 13 others were injured in a collision between a passenger bus
and a truck in Hue late Wednesday.
Domestic travelers spent 166.9 billion yuan (S$32 billion) during one of Chinas
longest breaks, the May Day holiday, a rise of 13.5% from pre-pandemic levels,
government data showed on May 6, but expenditure per head lagged 2019 rates. ...
Nguyen Kim Phu, a 31-year-old resident of Ho Chi Minh City, has developed an
unusual hobby: he raises thousands of isopods as pets, with prices ranging from
VND100,000 to VND3 million (approximately $4 to $118) each.
The theft of thousands of gold bars valued at Can$20 million (US$15 million) from a
Canadian airport facility last year was an inside job, authorities said Wednesday,
announcing six arrests and three more warrants issued.
NOX Beach Club, a tropical entertainment complex, has opened with six innovative
restaurants and bars in 5,000 sq.m of beachfront land, 15 minutes from Hoi An and
45 minutes from Da Nang.
Male office workers at a telecoms firm in Tokyo have experienced simulated
menstrual pain to help them become more sympathetic toward female colleagues ahead
of International Women's Day on Friday.
Bitcoin was perched at a two-year peak on Tuesday, breaking above $68,600 and
stalking the all-time high as money keeps rushing into the largest cryptocurrency
by market value.
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce was spotted celebrating his Super Bowl win
with teammates at a nightclub in Las Vegas after his girlfriend Taylor Swifts strip
club ban.
My mother-in-law stated she would only forgive me if I kneel and apologize to my
wife and children, a gesture I find difficult to accept.
Hong Kong actor Chun Wong has been censured for having an extramarital affair with
a woman 20 years his junior and neglecting his wife and children.
A man in HCMC was fined VND7.5 million ($304.93) for livestreaming and falsely
saying he was selling 7,000 seized vehicles from the police's evidence storage.
After a challenging 2023, Singapore's top badminton player Loh Kean Yew expects to
realize his biggest dream this year, winning an Olympic medal.
Pop singer Yen Trang, at 39, is enjoying her single life, free from the societal
pressure of finding a husband.
A river festival opened on Friday in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time, with a
series of cultural and entertainment activities related to the city's waterways for
locals and tourists.
Debuting Vietnam managed to block a penalty but still suffered a 0-3 loss to
defending champions U.S. at the 2023 Women's World Cup group stage game in New
Zealand Saturday.
A passenger aboard a flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok became incensed and forced
his plane to return to the gate just because he had left his bag at the terminal.
Vietnam national captain Huynh Nhu said the team were affected greatly by the
weather during a 2-0 defeat by hosts New Zealand in a pre-World Cup friendly
Monday.
The Tan Hoa Lo Gom Canal in HCMC remains garbage-filled and malodorous despite a
cleanup eight years ago at a cost of VND5 trillion (US$211.5 million).
An investigation was under way Wednesday after a fire ripped through a hospital in
China's capital Beijing, killing 21 people, state media reported.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken joined a ceremony Saturday to break ground
on a $1.2 billion U.S. embassy compound in Hanoi.
If you are looking for some fun and excitement this weekend, you will not be
disappointed by what Saigon has to offer, whether you prefer a banh mi festival, a
ballet, or a fancy Sunday brunch.
Thailand's Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) will impose strict
measures, such as searches of personal belongings, to crack down on vapes in
schools following a "surge" in the number of students using them.
Vietnam is seeking to learn from China to develop its first high-speed railway
network, according to its government, with plans in the works for a rail line
running the length of the country.
Black flies exploded into the air as plastic waste fell from bamboo conveyor belts
into skips on a solar-powered barge attempting to remove rubbish from the main
river of Thailand's capital Bangkok.
Vietnam on Thursday asked China to respect and abide by the Gulf of Tonkin
delimitation agreement signed in 2000, as China announced the new demarcation of a
baseline at the gulf.
The smart city of Hanoi, covering 270 hectares in the northern Dong Anh District,
is set to feature a 108-floor financial tower, apartment complexes, and hundreds of
luxurious villas.
Over 6,000 m of cables connecting surveillance cameras placed under HCMCs bridges
have been stolen, resulting in losses of VND300 million (US$12,150) and affecting
waterway traffic.
Anna Abramovich, the first daughter of billionaire Roman Abramovich and his second
wife Irina, has made headlines for her extravagant parties and a series of
publicized romantic entanglements.
Chinese tourists spent a total S$2.3 billion (US$1.7 billion) while traveling in
Singapore last year, making them the biggest spender in the city state.
The Biden administration warned Beijing of its plans to update rules that curb
shipments of AI chips and chipmaking tools to China as soon as early October, a
U.S. official said, a policy decision aimed at stabilizing relations between
the ...
Negotiations over television broadcast rights for the Women's World Cup gave way to
record viewership in the end, as soccer powerhouses Spain and England clashed in a
finale that capped a tournament of thrills.
Former chairman of the Hanoi Peoples Committee Chu Ngoc Anh has been accused of
causing a loss of VND19 billion ($797,650) to state property for his involvement in
a Covid-19 test kit scam.
Thousands of Filipino fans attended as close to a Taylor Swift concert as they
could ask for when drag singer Taylor Sheesh rocked the stage at a Manila shopping
center.
Dang Duc Vinh invites anyone whos hard-up to enjoy a buffet at his Binh Thanh
district restaurant once a month for only VND1,000 (4 US cents) per person.
Thuy Nga, a Vietnamese living in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, has
been worried ever since her husband collapsed after working during a heatwave last
year.
I eat at least two bananas a day, as I love them and heard that eating a lot of
them could enhance my memory. (Van, Dong Nai).
Vietnam's goal at the Thursday friendly match with Hong Kong is to win and test a
new playing style, head coach Phillipe Troussier said at a press briefing.
Hundreds of parents lined up overnight and pushed each other out of the way to get
their children a spot in a coveted public school in Hanoi.
A day after winning the SEA Games championship, the Vietnam womens football team
arrived home to a heros welcome at HCMC's Tan Son Nhat Airport.
Huyen has provided for her family by working at least 6 days a week, usually more
than 8 hours a day, for a decade.
At least one person was killed when a car bomb exploded inside a police compound in
southern Thailand on Tuesday, a police official said.
Thailand's Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) will impose strict
measures, such as searches of personal belongings, to crack down on vapes in
schools following a "surge" in the number of students using them.
Throngs of skywatchers across North America have gazed upward at a blackened sun in
the midday dusk, celebrating with cheers, music and matrimony the first total solar
eclipse to darken the continent in seven years.
A former drug-sniffing dog who lost his job for being too friendly has emerged as
the unlikely MVP of the Taiwan rescue teams searching for survivors of the island's
strongest earthquake in 25 years.
An Eximbank employee's failure to adhere to proper procedures in managing a
customer's VND8.8 billion ($358,000) credit card debt has led the bank to decide
against collecting the amount, according to an executive.
The Thuong Cat Bridge, winner of Hanoi's architectural competition and symbolizing
peace, will begin construction by the year end across the Red River, with a VND8.3
trillion (US$336 million) investment.
Six single Nike Air Jordans, worn by the eponymous basketball star in the 1990s,
sold Friday for a record $8 million, according to auction house Sotheby's.
Hanoi is working on a bicycle-exclusive road spanning 4 km through Cau Giay and
Dong Da Districts, getting it ready to open on Feb. 1.
The ongoing cold that northern Vietnam is experiencing is a winter weather pattern
that usually occurs during years with El Nino phenomenon, an expert said.
Twelve people have been taken into police custody for their alleged role in a
deadly fire in central China's Jiangxi province, state media said Thursday.
Miss Vietnam World 2010 Diem Huong dispelled pregnancy rumors after fans speculated
about her expecting due to her fishtail wedding dress revealing a prominent bust.
Police in the central Quang Ngai Province have arrested a man teaching taekwondo at
several local clubs following allegations that he raped several male students.
My husband could not understand how I could spend VND15 million (US$613) a month
and even questioned whether I was making any investments.
Vietnams cocktail scene was in the international limelight this year as a series of
bars scattered in famous tourist destinations received recognition.
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.41% to 1,100.76 points Wednesday, with foreign
investors net selling for the 16th session in a row.
A cross-border tourist train service from the Chinese capital Beijing to Lao
capital Vientiane started running on Monday.
A church roof collapsed during Sunday mass in a northern Mexican city killing at
least nine people and injuring 40, authorities said, as rescuers worked into the
night, desperately looking for another 30 people believed to be trapped under
the ...
Even China's population of 1.4 billion would not be enough to fill all the empty
apartments littered across the country, a former official said on Saturday, in a
rare public critique of the country's crisis-hit property market. ...
Several months ago, I took my children to a library in Brisbane, Australia, at the
weekend. Upon arriving, two librarians greeted us with a warm welcome and invited
my children to get library cards.
A 31-year-old woman followed a no-carb diet and intensive exercise plan aiming to
lose weight three months after childbirth, which led to her being hospitalized.
Growing up in a Chinese village, Julian Zhu only saw his father a few times a year
when he returned for holidays from his exhausting job in a textile mill in southern
Guangdong province.
Though the 2023 EU Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World
reflected some achievements and progress Vietnam has made in protecting human
rights, it continued to put forth a number of unobjective comments, spokeswoman of
the Vietnamese ...
Beaches in popular tourist destinations such as Da Nang, Nha Trang, Vung Tau and
Phan Thiet were flooded by a sea of people during the five-day break to mark
Reunification Day and May Day holidays from April 30-May 1. ...
Chu Thanh Huyen, the wife of midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai, celebrated as the "Messi
of Vietnam" by the French media, sparkled in three A-line wedding dresses blending
elegance and comfort on their special day.
A huge suspected gas explosion killed one person and injured 22 more in northern
China's Hebei Province on Wednesday, state media reported, with social media videos
showing severe damage to buildings.
The Ministry of Public Security has proposed a procedure for foreigners' e-
identification registration, which is expected to take effect alongside the
identification law on July 1 this year.
Boeing announced Wednesday that the head of its 737 MAX program is departing the
aviation giant less than two months after a major safety incident temporarily
grounded 171 planes.
A statement, allegedly made by TV host Duc Bao, suggesting that impoverished
individuals should avoid having children, has ignited varied reactions on social
media.
Northern Vietnam is set for a week-long cold snap starting Friday that will send
temperatures in Hanoi plunging to 9-10 degrees Celsius.
I often experience hair loss, sometimes a handful of my hair falls out. Can proper
dietary supplementation help prevent this? (Thuy, 30, Hai Phong)
Dominic Thiem's Brisbane International qualifying match against Australian James
McCabe was suspended for 40 minutes on Saturday after a poisonous snake slithered
courtside.
After English, the most popular foreign languages learned in Vietnam are French and
Japanese, according to a report by the education ministry.
for indebted Thai farmers
The Philippine coast guard said on Friday it will investigate why a passenger boat
that capsized in a lake near the capital, killing at least 26, was allowed to sail
while overloaded.
A house owner in the Mekong Delta's Bac Lieu Province who refused to clear his
house from a street for over 20 years has finally caved in and dismantled it.
Japan will restore South Korea to a list of trusted trade partners in July, the
government said Tuesday, reversing its 2019 removal during a dispute over
historical forced labor.
A woman in Lam Dong Province in the Central Highlands was fined VND2.5 million
($105) for insulting a female street cleaner, and belittling her job and her
family.
Thailand is renowned for its vibrant street food and luscious tropical fruits, but
Rachanikorn Srikong is on a mission to make a new addition to the menu -- cheese.
A man rushed into the Saigon River to save a mother and her child, and two others
jumped in and helped, pulling them all safely to the bank.
A man was found dead Monday at the foot of a Buddha statue on Cao Cat Mountain on
Phu Quy Island off the central coast.
Defending champions Thailand fought back from going a goal behind and seeing a
player sent off to earn a 1-1 draw with Indonesia in Jakarta in the Asean
Championship on Friday in a re-run of last year's final. ...
Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem won the prestigious 2024 World Press Photo of
the Year award on Thursday for his image of a Palestinian woman cradling the body
of her five-year-old niece in the Gaza Strip.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a two-match suspension for elbowing an opponent
and threatening to attack the referee after Al Nassrs 1-2 loss to Al Hilal in the
semi-finals of the Saudi Super Cup.
Andreas Christensen came off the bench to head in the winning goal as Barcelona won
3-2 away to Paris Saint-Germain in a remarkable first leg of their Champions League
quarter-final tie on Wednesday.
Vietnam welcomes a resolution recently adopted by the United Nations Security
Council (UNSC) that demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, spokeswoman of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on March 27.
At least 222 people have been hospitalized for food poisoning over the past three
days in Nha Trang, with at least 60 of them having eaten at a local chicken rice
eatery.
China's Xiaomi said on Tuesday it will start deliveries of its first electric
vehicle (EV) model SU7 this month, venturing into the world's largest auto market
amid a brutal price war.
Striker Pham Tuan Hai will be sidelined for a month due to injuries, forcing him to
miss the two matches against Indonesia in the 2026 World Cup second qualifiers this
month.
A Chinese tourist and her family were asked to either clean the bathroom and other
areas of their Airbnb rental or risk losing their 5,000 yuan (US$695) deposit.
Winner International Travel Company has been fined for "violating regulations when
providing travel services" after 292 Taiwanese tourists it was contracted to serve
were stranded on Phu Quoc Island.
Kim Vivian, a specialist from AIMS, cycled and used specialized equipment to
measure four routes of the VPBank Ho Chi Minh City Midnight 2024 race last month.
Here is a list of the 10 most popular luxury hotels in downtown HCMC as compiled by
the municipal Department of Tourism based on tourists' votes.
Vietnamese snail stew, with its crunchy snails, green bananas, and tofu in a savory
broth, complements both rice and vermicelli, embodying northern Vietnam's culinary
heritage.
Tax authorities are cracking the whip on disgraced property developer FLC in a bid
to collect back taxes worth VND770 billion ($31.53 million).
As a professional in the Australian property sector, I'm seeing a growing trend of
high-net-worth individuals relocating to Australia, as well as the increasing
number of international homebuyers.
HCMC People's Court sentenced a South Korean businessman to death on Friday for
murdering a countryman over an unpaid debt before cutting his body into pieces.
The country will export a first batch of ruby plums to Hong Kong this week at
VND400,000 ($17) a kilogram, nearly double the domestic price.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday unanimously backed a resolution
condemning the incursion of a Chinese spyballoon into U.S. airspace last week as "a
brazen violation of United States sovereignty."
The investor of the Long Thanh Airport project has launched a second bidding
invitation to find a contractor ready to build the facility's passenger terminal
after a false start last year.
Vietnams on-demand salary payment startup GIMO has raised $4.6 million in a Series
A funding round.
North Korea fired two ballistic missiles Sunday, Seoul's military said, days after
Pyongyang announced a successful test of a solid-fuel motor for a new weapons
system.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a two-match suspension for elbowing an opponent
and threatening to attack the referee after Al Nassrs 1-2 loss to Al Hilal in the
semi-finals of the Saudi Super Cup.
Last month the media reported some Vietnamese renowned artists were moved into the
Thi Nghe Elderly Care Center in HCMC's Binh Thanh District. This was great news for
me as a fan.
Striker Pham Tuan Hai will be sidelined for a month due to injuries, forcing him to
miss the two matches against Indonesia in the 2026 World Cup second qualifiers this
month.
Prosecutors have requested a four-year prison sentence for Lee, the sister-in-law
of South Korean striker Hwang Ui-jo for distributing sex tapes of him with multiple
women.
South Korean media said the decision to appoint Hwang Sun-hong as interim national
football manager was made unilaterally, rather than being a consensus decision by
the National Team Committee.
Chinese actress Qin Lan, 44, and 10-year-younger boyfriend Wei Daxun secretly broke
up after more than a year together, according to Chinese web portal Sina.
HCMC has recommended the elderly, pregnant and those with underlying conditions get
full doses of Covid-19 vaccines as the threat of a new variant looms.
Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam southern coast has emerged as a new trending
destination, spurred by the introduction of new air routes by Korean Air.
In Vietnam, a common issue on the roads involves car drivers abruptly stopping
anywhere to let passengers alight, often beside other vehicles already parked.
The medal of VPBank VnExpress Marathon Ho Chi Minh City Midnight 2024 has the shape
of a crescent moon, embossed with the city's symbols.
Tran Thi Thu, a center-back for the Vietnam womens national football team, married
her girlfriend Nguyen Thi Thuong in Ho Chi Minh City.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is considering proposals from investors to
restructure the Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB), a bank experiencing financial
difficulties.
Lisa of Blackpink has amassed over 100 million followers on Instagram, setting a
record as the first K-pop artist to accomplish this.
Readers shared various advices for students coming to study overseas, including
choosing a competitive major and not being picky about jobs.
A Women's World Cup full of shocks had its biggest yet when Germany were dumped out
in the group phase on Thursday following a stalemate with South Korea, with
debutants Morocco progressing instead.
A tour guide in China has received public backlash from Chinese netizens for asking
one of her tourists not to sleep on a bus while she was introducing various tourist
attractions.
Japans largest revolving sushi restaurant chain Sushiro is suing a teenager who
posted a video of himself licking an open soy sauce bottle at one of its branches.
Police have arrested a man from the Netherlands accused of stabbing his Vietnamese
wife to death after a quarrel over her excessive cellphone use.
A pregnant woman and her twin daughters were killed by a truck in a traffic
accident in the central Thua Thien-Hue Province on Saturday.
A reticulated python was found on a tree at a HCMC high school and subsequently
handed over to forest rangers.
Faced with challenges such as uncontrolled eating habits which led to a weakened
physical state, Le Nu Hoang Anh turned to clean eating and exercise as solutions to
lose weight and enhance her health.
Thailand is a top priority for U.S. multinational firms looking to diversify supply
chains, and they are ready to "supercharge" investments into the country, U.S.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Wednesday.
A woman in Da Nang has been accused of exploiting her remote-operating South Korean
boss's absence to repeatedly adjust accounting figures to take VND4.6 billion
(US$185,600) from his company.
Australia has announced a series of amendments to its visa policy for international
students aimed at enhancing the quality of its education system and ensuring the
welfare of the students.
Tien Nguyen, the celebrated socialite daughter of Jonathan Hanh NguyenVietnams king
of luxury brands graced a party with her mother, the former actress Thuy Tien, and
her brothers girlfriend.
California-based bakery The Giving Pies confronts a difficult predicament as Tesla,
the electric car powerhouse owned by Elon Musk, withdraws its order for 4,000 pies
totaling US$16,000.
After accidentally breaking a car's taillight with his motorbike, Y Phep, an Ede
ethnic man, waited two hours for the car's owner to compensate for the damage.
Indonesian police said Tuesday they have arrested three Mexicans for alleged
robbery on the resort island of Bali that left a tourist from Turkey badly wounded.
Consumers are starting 2024 cautiously after a year of economic challenges even
though the holiday season is approaching and businesses are trying hard to cope.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is considering proposals from investors to
restructure the Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB), a bank experiencing financial
difficulties.
Vietnamese volleyball star Tran Thi Thanh Thuy faced a staggering earthquake with
her club PFU BlueCats in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, on Jan. 1.
Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo did the damage late on as England shattered
Australian dreams Wednesday with a clinical 3-1 win in Sydney to set up a Women's
World Cup final against Spain.
Two Indonesian women have apologized after a lavish "wedding" for their dogs
sparked a backlash in the middle-income country, where wealth distribution is one
of the most unequal in the world.
All six people aboard a small jet died when the aircraft crashed and burned in a
field near an airport near Los Angeles on Saturday, local and federal authorities
said.
Seven Vietnamese children with a muscle-atrophy disease have been saved by the most
expensive medicine in the world thanks to a controversial lucky draw program.
A federal judge on Friday halted federal regulators' approval of the abortion pill
mifepristone while a legal challenge proceeds, partially granting a request by
anti-abortion groups and dealing another setback to abortion rights in the United
States.
I have been dating a man that I was friend with a long time ago. When we met again,
I found he was a more handsome and successful, and I started to fall for him.
Pop star Katy Perry donned a top created by Vietnamese designer Cong Tri for a
recent episode of American Idol.
A family of three traveling on a motorbike was killed after a truck hit them from
behind in the northern province of Ninh Binh.
While leaving a traffic police office in HCMC Wednesday, the driver of a five-seat
car plowed into a fire hydrant before crashing into a wall and hitting five
motorbikes.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday on an unannounced visit, where he
expected to discuss the rollout of Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and permission
to transfer data overseas, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. ...
South Korean actress Hwang Jung Eum issued an apology to Jo Ha Eun, a Miss Korea
Seoul 2020 contestant, for mistakenly accusing her of having an affair with Hwangs
husband, steel magnate Lee Young Don.
Head of the American International School Vietnam (AISVN) may not leave Vietnam
while her school is investigated for corruption and prohibited from admitting new
students.
Boeing on Friday warned airlines flying its 787 Dreamliner model to inspect certain
switches in the cockpit, after a New Zealand-bound LATAM plane dropped violently
mid-flight, injuring dozens of travelers.
A man who died in 2015 at the age of 84 has been cleared of murder charges from the
1980s and his family has been compensated with VND1.67 billion ($67,631).
Many Chinese tourists have been complaining that Singapore is too expensive,
sparking a heated debate on social media whether it is worth visiting the city-
state despite its visa-free policy.
The central province of Quang Nam has proposed a VND1.67-trillion (US$67.4 million)
plan to conserve and enhance valuable heritage sites and relics in the historic
town of Hoi An.
Former German and Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski is now worth over US$200 million
after setting up a chain of kebab shops and an ice cream brand in his country.
The average lifespan of a Ho Chi Minh City is 76.5 years, three years higher than
the national mean, and the city's population is aging rapidly.
As cherry blossom season arrives in Da Lat, the blossoms are found exclusively at
Cau Dat Tea Hill, adding a subtle charm to the surroundings.
Expatriates find Hanoi enticing for many reasons: the low cost of living,
incredible cuisine and easy access to nearby tropical getaways, to name a few.
Referee Le Tuan Kiet was knocked out by an amateur team player at a Ho Chi Minh
City community football tournament on Tuesday night.
Iris Thanh Thomas, a top 16 finalist in Miss Cosmo Vietnam 2023, said she was
deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of her boyfriend.
Coach Francisco Neto lamented a "huge opportunity" missed after his Portugal side
came within a post of beating the United States on Tuesday and knocking the holders
out of the Women's World Cup.
A former deputy health minister's secretary has been recommended a death sentence,
while dozens of others involved in the Covid-19 repatriation flight scandal face up
to 20 years in prison.
Vietnamese lychees were already present in Thailand a few years ago, but this is
the first time that the fruits are on sale at a major supermarket chain in the
country.
Rescuers searching for a missing submersible near the wreck of the Titanic
concentrated their efforts on a remote area of the North Atlantic where undersea
noises have been detected.
Fifteen of 30 blue chip companies in Vietnam posted a declining profits in the
first quarter this year, a ratio that has doubled since the Covid-19 pandemic.
A Vietnamese man died while in detention at a Japanese police station on April 29,
and his cause of death is yet to be confirmed.
At least 31 people died and 230 were rescued after a fire engulfed a ferry in the
southern Philippines, authorities said Thursday.
Billionaire Nualphan Lamsam, president of the Football Association of Thailand,
voiced her belief that the underdog Thai team will bring a remarkable performance
against South Korea at the World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.
Fans who snapped up tickets to watch Lionel Messi in Hong Kong, only for him to sit
out the friendly, will get a 50% refund -- as long as they don't launch legal
action.
The Vietnam Maritime Administration has sought assistance from the Vietnamese
Embassy in Egypt for the repatriation of Vietnamese ship crew members rescued from
a Houthi attack in the Gulf of Aden.
Two temporary overpasses will be installed to alleviate traffic congestion caused
by the construction of a tunnel at the gateway to Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat
airport.
High-end car-hailing service Wheely will offer member-only services with a minimum
fare of $40.8 in Dubai to capitalize on the citys influx of ultra-wealthy
individuals.
Construction began on an air traffic control center in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday
to replace a dilapidated facility at the city's international airport Tan Son Nhat.
The year 2024 continues to look good for Vietnams foreign investment attraction, as
right from the beginning of this year, the country has attracted a host of
projects.
China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday its visa-free travel policy has produced a
clear effect, making things easier for travelers.
The U.S. dollar continued to recover against the Vietnamese dong Thursday morning
after hitting a six-week low Tuesday.