A typical fresh flower bouquet in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, contains far more than petals and stems, with packaging and accessories incorporating at least 14 types of plastic that quickly become waste within days, raising environmental and public health concerns, according to a survey.

The silver economy, which encompasses all economic activities related to the consumption, care, and active participation of the elderly, is emerging as a new driver of growth in Vietnam.

The new BA.3.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2 — the virus behind the COVID-19 pandemic that killed millions worldwide — has been placed under monitoring, Vietnamese health authorities said, urging the public not to panic.

HMAS Toowoomba, an Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy, arrived at Tien Sa Port on Saturday, beginning a visit to Da Nang City, central Vietnam until Tuesday next week.

Vietnam is aiming to develop the H’Mong cattle breed into a national specialty, drawing on South Korea’s Hanwoo development model, through strengthened cooperation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), livestock authorities said.

Police in Vinh Hoi Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, along with Nguyen Van Trong, a 36-year-old taxi driver, on Saturday completed procedures to return a bag containing belongings worth over VND3 billion (US$114,000) to a 66-year-old woman who had left it in the taxi.

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A huge shipment of Nestle's crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter.

A Vietnamese business executive said on Friday that rising tensions in the Middle East could redirect real estate investment toward Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, as companies reassess risk and costs.

Vietnam’s electricity demand is expected to continue growing strongly in the coming years, increasing pressure on the power system and raising the risk of capacity shortages during peak hours, heard a workshop held on Friday.

Vietnam is accelerating construction of the Tri An hydropower plant expansion, the largest in the country’s south, despite difficulties in securing construction materials and fuel.

Vietnam will receive US$71.955 million from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to tackle deforestation and forest degradation, promote sustainable forest management, and improve livelihoods in northern mountainous provinces.

LONDON -- K-pop stars BTS topped the UK music charts on Friday, with their comeback album and its lead single both going straight to No. 1.

Vietnam Airlines will suspend its Hai Phong–Can Tho route from April 1 due to rising fuel costs that have made the service unprofitable, the Can Tho Department of Construction said on Friday.

Vietnam’s English language training market has grown at an annual rate of more than 10 percent in recent years, according to industry data, as demand for English skills remains strong among parents.

TORONTO -- A pair of explosions on the roof of a downtown Toronto building prompted an emergency response on Friday but no one was injured, officials said.

The Vietnamese Prime Minister has ordered an accelerated nationwide transition to E10 biofuel to be completed within April, leaving regulators and businesses about 30 days to meet the deadline.

Three people in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam were hospitalized this week after eating poisonous puffer fish, local doctors said on Friday, warning that dangerous food habits persist in rural communities despite repeated health advisories.

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Vietnam’s maritime authority has proposed seeking Iran’s support to ensure safe passage for 19 Vietnamese-linked vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as conflict in the Middle East has disrupted shipping through the vital waterway.

Vietnam’s maritime authority has proposed seeking Iran’s support to ensure safe passage for 19 Vietnamese-linked vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as conflict in the Middle East has disrupted shipping through the vital waterway.

Vietnam has temporarily cut the environmental protection tax on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel to zero VND per liter and the special consumption tax on gasoline to zero percent, while suspending value-added tax (VAT) declaration and payment obligations on selected petroleum products, according to a prime ministerial decision.

TOKYO -- The man who killed a woman at the Sunshine City commercial complex in Tokyo on Thursday is believed to have stabbed the victim more than 10 times, Jiji Press learned Friday.

TOKYO -- The Japanese government adopted a new target Friday to increase the number of regions implementing measures against overtourism from 47 in 2025 to 100 by 2030.

Hand, foot, and mouth disease cases are rising in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with the re-emergence of the highly virulent Enterovirus 71 (EV71) prompting health authorities to issue urgent warnings and prevention guidelines.

Situated at the eastern gateway of Ho Chi Minh City, Thu Thiem New Urban Area, which has long held a pivotal role as a key connector between the city and the southeastern region, is now entering a decisive phase, marked by the simultaneous roll-out of multiple large-scale infrastructure projects under new mechanisms.

An oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico affecting hundreds of kilometers of coastline was caused by «illegal dumping» from a ship and exacerbated by seepage from natural sources, Mexican authorities said Thursday.

A newly discovered hat believed to have been worn by Napoleon Bonaparte during his exile on the island of Saint Helena is set to go on display outside Paris later this year, historians said on Thursday.

State utility Vietnam Electricity and Hiep Phuoc Power Co., Ltd. on Thursday signed a power purchase agreement and broke ground on the Hiep Phuoc liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant - Phase 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, with a price tag of about VND18.911 trillion (US$718 million).

«In an attempt to gain a few seconds, people may risk everything, even their lives.»

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has proposed suspending exit from the country and cutting electricity and water supplies as enforcement measures against individuals and organizations that fail to comply with administrative penalties.

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With Ho Chi Minh City’s untapped ‘gold mine’ of the nighttime economy seen as a critical driver of growth, the southern metropolis should move beyond fragmented development toward a coordinated strategy and breakthroughs, heard a thematic seminar titled 'Nighttime Economy: Driving Growth in Ho Chi Minh City' on Wednesday.

Russia is ready to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam across all traditional sectors and expand collaboration into emerging fields such as new energy, digital transformation, and green development, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.

A Vietnamese woman has recovered about US$15,180 after mistakenly transferring the money to a Russian tourist staying in Bac Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, following swift intervention by local police.