MANILA -- Two people feared trapped after a building collapse in the Philippines were alive and communicating with rescuers on Sunday, an official said, as rescue efforts continued.

Nguyen Thu Thao and Nguyen Han Viet claimed the titles of Miss and Mister Tourism Vietnam 2026, respectively, after surpassing 28 other contestants during the pageant’s final night on Saturday in Can Tho City.

Many Vietnamese motorcyclists said their vehicles run normally on E10 biofuel after trying it first-hand, despite online concerns about engine weakness or fuel separation ahead of the nationwide fuel transition on June 1.

In a village west of Da Nang City, central Vietnam, the arrival of mackerel from the coast still brings back memories of smoky kitchens, wood-fired stoves, and a humble dish that generations of families grew up with: slow-braised fish cooked until the bones have softened enough to melt on the tongue.

Truong Hai Auto Corporation, or THACO, has proposed a series of mining projects in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, including bauxite-alumina projects with a total estimated investment of US$4.4 billion, the provincial Department of Finance said on Saturday.

WASHINGTON -- A gunman who fired at a White House checkpoint was shot by officers and died after being taken to the hospital on Saturday evening, the Secret Service said.

Vietnamese dishes including ‘bun cha’ (grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli noodles), ‘thit kho tau’ (Vietnamese caramelized pork belly), ‘nem lui’ (grilled ground pork on lemongrass skewers), and ‘com tam suon’ (broken rice with grilled pork) were named among the top Asian pork dishes in rankings released by food guide TasteAtlas.

The Spring/Summer 2026 edition of Vietnam International Fashion Week will take place next month in Ho Chi Minh City, marking its 21st season with an opening unlike previous years.

Authorities in Da Nang City in central Vietnam will install surveillance cameras at littering hotspots to catch and fine offenders, while also publicly naming litterers through local loudspeaker systems.

“What the Day Owes to the Night (Ce que le jour doit à la nuit),” the internationally acclaimed dance production by French-Algerian choreographer Hervé Koubi, is set to tour Vietnam next month with performances scheduled in Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday launched legal proceedings against a man accused of selling counterfeit Nike, Adidas, and Converse footwear through online platforms including Shopee.

Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and Japan’s KDDI Corporation said on Friday they would jointly develop and launch a new mobile telecommunications brand in Vietnam aimed at young and tech-savvy users.

The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China's Shanxi province has jumped to 90, state media CCTV reported on Saturday.

The first direct flight from Moscow carrying 377 Russian tourists landed in Da Nang City, central Vietnam early on Saturday morning, marking the beginning of a boom in Russian tourist arrivals.

Vietnam stands ready to create favorable conditions for U.S. tech corporations to invest and operate in the country on the basis of harmonious interests, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam told a reception for David Zapolsky, senior vice-president and chief global affairs and legal officer at Amazon in Hanoi on Friday.

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TOKYO -- A survey by a private-sector advisory panel found that women in Japan are more likely than men to view the disproportionately heavy burden of housework and child care placed on women as a major factor behind the country's low birthrate.

Vietnam's Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on Thursday afternoon chaired a working session with the Central Policy and Strategy Commission, and relevant ministries and agencies to discuss strategic directions for the development of the materials industry.

TOKYO -- Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Friday that she was told by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at their meeting on May 12 of plans to grant the Japanese government and Japanese companies access to the Claude Mythos artificial intelligence model within two weeks.

TOKYO -- Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi on Friday announced a new policy package aimed at strengthening measures against foreign nationals staying and working in Japan illegally.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has issued Circular 13, officially adding the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to the country’s mandatory immunization program on July 1.

Starting July 1, all residents in Da Nang City, central Vietnam will be entitled to free health check-ups and disease screenings at least once a year under a new city plan.

T.C. Pharmaceutical Industries Company Limited (TCP) and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation (CVYF) officially signed a memorandum of understanding for the 2026-28 period this week, affirming their commitment to continue supporting community activities and initiatives for the holistic development of Vietnamese youth.

BUENG YITHO, THAILAND -- As Thailand's population ages, local governments and communities are stepping up efforts to support older residents through integrated care initiatives, in some cases drawing on Japanese experience.

Vietnam’s livestock industry has maintained strong growth in recent years, with exports of animal products rising sharply and bringing the country closer to its goal of becoming a billion-dollar exporter, a former ministry leader said at an ongoing international expo.

Vietnam is in need of a more competitive ‘talent visa’ policy to draw international specialists and overseas Vietnamese intellectuals into national development efforts, according to officials and academics.

Police and rescue forces staged a large-scale rescue drill on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Wednesday, simulating two emergency situations involving a tourist stranded on a cliff and swimmers swept out to sea.

The world built and commissioned more coal power in 2025, but used the polluting fuel less, with the United States the only major economy to substantially increase generation, analysis showed Thursday.

Doctors in Ho Chi Minh City have recently performed awake brain surgery on a 12-year-old boy, asking him to count numbers and solve math problems during the procedure to help identify critical brain functions.

Residents of Thu Thiem Sky apartment building in the Thao Dien area of Ho Chi Minh City are once again grappling with persistent flooding and stagnant water, even during periods without rain.

Vietnam and the United States have agreed to maintain close coordination toward the early conclusion of negotiations on a fair and balanced reciprocal trade agreement, as both sides continue efforts to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership.

Garmin announced on Wednesday the return of Garmin Run Marathon Series 2026 to Vietnam, continuing its mission to inspire runners of all levels to stay active, pursue new goals, and beat yesterday.

One-third of Japanese companies are already using or considering deploying AI-powered robots, with automakers and other transportation equipment manufacturers leading the way, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday.

Two humpback whales have set new records for the longest-known distances travelled for their species by embarking on a journey of over 14,000 kilometres between Brazil and Australia, scientists said Wednesday.

SpaceX aims to reach 10,000 launches annually within five years, but government officials will need to see improved reliability before approving such an expansion, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday.