Authorities in Thoi Lai Commune, Can Tho City, southern Vietnam have ordered the temporary suspension of a tourist service featuring high-speed ‘flying’ boats known as ‘vo lai.’

From «heatwave simulators» to ecological bootcamps, scientists and conservationists are trying ways to revive and reinforce the famous coral reefs off Japan's Okinawa, decimated by climate-driven bleaching two summers ago.

Da Nang authorities have launched a major cleanup on the Son Tra Peninsula, targeting illegal vendors, littering, and visitors feeding wild monkeys to improve safety and protect the city’s image.

The southern Vietnamese hub and Spanish autonomous region are seeking to deepen investment and business ties by turning their cooperation potential into specific projects and long-term partnerships, while strengthening connectivity between the two sides.

TOKYO -- Seismic activity remains active around the epicenter of Tuesday's 7.1-magnitude earthquake in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto, with a total of 169 tangible tremors having been observed by 9:00 am Wednesday.

Bamboo Airways on Tuesday night apologized to passengers after repeated flight cancellations and schedule changes disrupted travel plans, including international services between Da Nang and Macau, and said it would refund tickets for affected passengers.

TOKYO -- Japan's Immigration Services Agency will hire 226 more employees to bolster its operations amid an increase in foreign residents in the country, Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi said Tuesday.

Few countries have carried out reforms on the scale of Vietnam in recent years, while the Southeast Asian nation’s economy has shown impressive growth and resilience in the face of external shocks, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said on Tuesday.

Vietnam has emerged as the fastest-growing destination for Saudi Arabian travelers this summer, according to new travel insights from Wego.

Da Nang City in central Vietnam has bid farewell to one of its most influential coffee pioneers with the passing of Do Long, the founder of the city's iconic Long Coffee brand, whose legacy helped shape its coffee culture.

Vietnam has developed a growing number of large-scale running events that draw domestic and international athletes and visitors, but the country still lacks a globally recognized race brand.

KUMAMOTO, Japan - A 7.1-magnitude earthquake killed at least 13 people near the southern Japanese city of Kumamoto and rescuers are frantically searching for survivors trapped beneath the rubble, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Wednesday.

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Ho Chi Minh City is shaking up its public transit system, with a view to putting bus stops and metro stations within a quick 300- to 500-meter walk, which takes roughly 5-7 minutes, for all residents.

International visitors will soon be exempt from border declaration procedures when visiting tourist attractions in Phong Nha-Ke Bang in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam, following the site's recognition as a provincial-level tourist area.

For many parents in Ho Chi Minh City, free summer swimming classes not only offer a chance for children to learn a new skill, but also provide essential water safety training, help prevent drowning, and bring greater peace of mind to families.

From the moment they land to where they check in, visitors to Da Nang will now encounter the central Vietnamese city's signature products at two newly launched showcase spaces designed to bring local specialties closer to travelers.

No prime location, no fancy sign, no designer interior. Just a shockingly viral orange cat turning a quiet Da Nang side-street café into an international tourist magnet.

While Hanoi has seen a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, health officials emphasize that the surge is standard and well within normal limits. No deaths have been reported, and overall numbers for the year remain significantly lower than during the same period in 2025.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs late on Monday confirmed that 48 crew members from the sunken Vietnamese vessel Khoi Nguyen 18 have been rescued and are returning to shore, while search efforts continue for those still missing.

India has ordered makers of high-caffeine beverages sold as «energy drinks» to stop using that description, rejecting efforts to stall the regulatory intervention in a fast-growing market expected to be worth $1.6 billion by 2028, according to documents and sources.

The world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic after global funding fell by nearly a fifth last year, the U.N. body fighting AIDS said on Monday.

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Five of the six people hospitalized with burn injuries after an eatery fire on Ngo Duc Ke Street in Ho Chi Minh City earlier this month have died despite intensive treatment.

Around 30 diamond businesses in Ho Chi Minh City have suspended operations since early July amid severe cash flow pressure and a surge in customers seeking to sell back diamonds, while authorities have urged consumers to remain calm and carefully consider transactions with licensed businesses.

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index closed the first trading session of the week in a negative territory, with multiple securities stocks hitting their floor prices.

Imagine a world where you could ask a book a question as you read it.

Emerging economies already strained by the Middle East conflict face a new threat: a potentially powerful El Niño that could push up food prices and slow growth.

A key figure behind an ultra-luxury resort believes the country's tourism industry must stop playing a numbers game.

Vietnam has produced its first aluminum ingots at the Nhan Co Industrial Park in Lam Dong Province, marking a historic milestone for the country's metallurgical industry after more than a decade of project development.

The VN-Index, Vietnam’s benchmark stock index, is expected to face less selling pressure after last week’s steep decline. However, analysts caution that investors should closely monitor key market drivers before expecting the index to resume its upward trend.

Plumes of smoke rose above a vast sea of pine trees outside Bordeaux as firefighters in gleaming helmets rushed to douse emerging flames before they could spread.

Vietnam's star player Lai Ly Huynh was also in the tournament, but veteran player Nguyen Thanh Bao stole the spotlight.

Chala Farm, an eco-tourism garden in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam, is attracting visitors with 110 date palm trees laden with ripe fruit, offering a scenic spot for families and tourists to explore and take photos free of charge.

In the cold mist of Da Lat, a popular tourist destination in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, young performers stand motionless for hours each night, embracing the demanding art of living statues to earn extra income.