TOKYO -- The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan in March rose 3.5 pct from a year earlier to 3,618,900, marking a record high for the month, the Japan National Tourism Organization said Wednesday.

Authorities in Tuyen Quang Province, northern Vietnam are tightening safety rules for motorbike tours on the Ha Giang Loop after a British female tourist died in an accident earlier this month, prompting widespread safety concerns on international travel forums.

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By the end of the first quarter of 2026, Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Nam A Bank - HOSE: NAB) recorded business results with positive growth indicators.

Children in central and southern Vietnam, including Mekong Delta provinces, are increasingly falling ill during the current heatwave, with clinics reporting a rise in cases of sore throat, diarrhea, and hand, foot and mouth disease.

LONDON -- Global emissions trading systems (ETS) generated a record $79 billion in revenues in 2025, the International Carbon Action Partnership said on Tuesday in its annual Emissions Trading Worldwide Status Report.

BRUSSELS - The EU's age verification app for online platforms is ready and will soon be available to use, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, as member states push ahead with plans to limit children's access to social media.

Phu Quoc International Airport in the Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, will pilot a hotel-based flight check-in service starting Friday, following a sharp increase in passenger traffic and international flights, according to its operator Sun Group, a Vietnamese property developer.

Italy is willing to support the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), heard at a meeting between Chairman of Vietnam’s law-making National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man and vice-president of the Italian Senate Licia Ronzulli in Rome on Tuesday during his official visit to Italy.

Rainfall is expected to bring much-needed relief to northern Vietnam beginning Thursday night, ending a rare early-season heatwave that meteorologists said has been among the most intense in the past decade.

Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam shared his impressions of China’s modern transport infrastructure after traveling by high-speed train to Xiong’an New Area in Hebei Province during his state visit to China from Tuesday through Friday.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping and his spouse hosted an official welcome ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday morning for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam and his spouse, who are paying a state visit there.

The latest data from online travel platform Traveloka highlights a shift toward 'micro-holidays,' during the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and April 30 and May 1 holidays in Vietnam this year.

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Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit to China, his first since assuming the country’s top leadership posts.

Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has proposed developing ‘lighthouse’ projects, high-impact flagship initiatives as models, to promote economic cooperation with Slovakia under the newly upgraded strategic partnership.

Lombardy, Italy’s leading economic region, sees strong opportunities in Vietnam and stands ready to support Vietnamese firms with advanced technological expertise, particularly in mechanical manufacturing, green transition, and circular economy, a regional official said.

A video showing a husband violently attacking his wife inside their home in Vietnam has sparked widespread public anger after surfacing on social media.

Vietnam and Slovakia have agreed to upgrade their relations to a strategic partnership, marking a new phase in bilateral cooperation during Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s visit to the Southeast Asian country at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Le Minh Hung.

Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam said on Monday they had found no evidence of discrimination against Indian tourists, after reports of biased treatment circulated online, calling for correction to protect the image of the city’s tourism sector.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), long associated with childhood illness, is increasingly being recognized by health experts in Vietnam as a significant and underappreciated threat to older adults, particularly those living with underlying medical conditions.

Three middle schools in Ho Chi Minh City have suspended lunch services following a food poisoning incident that sickened more than 200 students at Binh Quoi Tay Elementary School last week.

A passenger who lost consciousness aboard a Vietnam Airlines flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City was successfully revived after receiving prompt emergency assistance from the cabin crew and medical professionals on board, the airline said.

FRANKFURT, Germany -- Hundreds of Lufthansa flights were cancelled Monday as pilots kicked off a two-day strike over pay and pensions, with cabin crew announcing they were staging yet another stoppage later this week.

With Vietnamese workers heading into two upcoming holiday periods, many are planning trips to popular or overseas destinations, while Ho Chi Minh City remains a lively option for those looking to make the most of their days off.

Extended heat and seasonal changes are driving an increase in dog bite cases in many localities in Vietnam, pushing up demand for rabies vaccination and post-exposure treatment.

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Vietnam officially exported its first shipment of fresh pomelos to Australia on Monday, marking a milestone for the country’s fruit industry and opening access to one of the world’s most demanding markets.

SYDNEY -- Australia on Monday said a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country's defense force leadership.

LONDON -- Oil prices jumped back above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. Navy prepared to block ships to and from Iran via the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could restrict Iranian oil exports, after Washington and Tehran failed to reach a deal to end the conflict.

Ho Chi Minh City will start mobilizing doctors from more than 100 hospitals citywide to provide free medical check-ups and screenings for residents at all 168 healthcare facilities of communes, wards, and special zones on Friday.

A sharp rise in hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) cases has been recorded in Da Nang City, central Vietnam in recent days, with multiple outbreak clusters identified at nurseries and kindergartens across the city.

Up to 84 percent of lung cancer cases in Vietnam are detected at advanced stages, experts said, highlighting persistent challenges in early diagnosis despite improvements in treatment, with the disease causing nearly 22,600 deaths annually.

Fines for adultery-related conduct will double in Vietnam, rising from the current range of VND3-5 million (US$114-190) to VND5-10 million ($190-380), according to a new government decree set to take effect on May 18.

As saltwater intrusion has intensified across Vietnam’s Mekong Delta since early April amid the hot dry season, local authorities and residents are increasingly moving from blocking salinity at all costs to adapting and coexisting with it to mitigate its impacts.