In a jubilant and patriotic atmosphere, tens of thousands of residents and visitors flocked to the area surrounding Hai Phong Opera House in Hai Phong City on Sunday morning to witness a grand parade and mass march commemorating the 70th anniversary of the northern Vietnamese city’s liberation (May 13, 1955 - May 13, 2025).

Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists but also inflation at home.

Vietnamese elementary students continue to rank among the top in Southeast Asia across three core subjects, mathematics, reading comprehension, and writing, according to preliminary assessment results from the 2024 Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM) program.

Spanish authorities told more than 160,000 people near Barcelona to stay indoors for nearly seven hours on Saturday, after a fire at an industrial warehouse released a toxic cloud of chlorine over a wide area.

A serious accident occurred early on Sunday morning when a car and two motorbikes plunged into a large sinkhole on an approach road leading to Hoa Binh Bridge in Chau Thanh District under Tay Ninh Province, a neighbor of Ho Chi Minh City, leaving six people injured.

Vietnam and Russia have pledged to strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership across various sectors, issuing a joint statement outlining key directions for future cooperation.

A Paris court is to give a verdict Tuesday in the sexual assault trial of French cinema icon Gerard Depardieu in a case that has gripped the country.

NEWARK - Travelers flying in and out of New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport were increasingly edgy about a host of recent problems at the busy airport, but they were most alarmed about two separate equipment outages in the last two weeks that disrupted communications between air traffic controllers and pilots.

Beneath yellow fruit, hidden within the roots of the iboga plant in the forests of Gabon, lies a sacred treasure that the country is keen to make the most of.

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Vietnamese gymnast Dang Ngoc Xuan Thien delivered a standout performance at the 2025 FIG World Challenge Cup, clinching a gold medal in the pommel horse event in Bulgaria on Saturday evening.

Vietnam’s imports from the United States rose sharply in the first four months of 2025, driven by increased shipments of electronics, vehicles and agricultural products, customs data showed.

A torrential downpour early on Saturday morning flooded multiple neighborhoods in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, leaving homes submerged, damaging property, and overwhelming the drainage system in low-lying areas.

Trong Nhan, a 29-year-old from Ho Chi Minh City, has amazed many with his incredible transformation—shedding more than 130 kilograms in just 16 months after once weighing as much as 264kg.

Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam held bilateral meetings with top leaders from China, Cuba, and Uzbekistan while attending Russia’s Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on Friday.

A 35-year-old delivery man in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam was struck by lightning while riding home from work on Friday afternoon, leaving him in a coma with a brain hemorrhage, local authorities confirmed the same day.

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) announced on Friday the increase of the average retail electricity price by 4.8 percent starting Saturday, bringing the new rate to VND2,204.06 (US$0.085) per kWh and marking the fourth hike since early 2023.

The administration of Hue City, central Vietnam on Thursday announced the revocation of land allocated for the Hue Golf Complex project in Thuy Duong Ward, Huong Thuy Town due to continued delays.

Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation attended the military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of Russia’s Victory of Great Patriotic War (1945–2025), held at Red Square in Moscow on Friday morning (local time).

Vietnam and Australia are working to advance agricultural innovation in the Central Highlands region through the Central Highlands Innovation Cluster in order to build a more resilient, competitive regional industry.

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Vietnam’s textile and garment businesses reported robust first-quarter earnings in 2025, defying global economic uncertainty and buoyed by shifting trade patterns as Chinese goods face stricter U.S. tariffs.

TOKYO -- Panasonic Holdings said on Friday it will cut 10,000 staff and expects to book restructuring costs of 130 billion yen ($896.06 million) this business year as part of an overhaul of the company.

A 68-member Vietnamese military contingent marched in Russia’s Victory Day parade on Friday, marking the first time the Vietnam People’s Army has participated in the annual event held on Moscow’s Red Square.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have begun compiling lists of women who gave birth to two children before the age of 35 to provide them with financial support of VND3 million (US$115) per person – a policy to address falling birth rates.

VIC shares of Vingroup, the largest private conglomerate in Vietnam, continued to rise sharply on Thursday, contributing to Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong’s net worth of US$9 billion.

Vietnamese bird’s nest exporters must now test for aluminum residues in their products, with levels not exceeding 100mg per kilogram of dry weight, as per new Chinese import regulations.

Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking delegation arrived at Vnukovo-2 Airport in Moscow on Thursday evening (local time) for an official visit to Russia, following the successful conclusion of a two-day state visit to Azerbaijan.

A strong cold front is forecast to reach northern Vietnam this weekend, bringing widespread rain, thunderstorms, and a noticeable drop in temperatures, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

The People’s Committee of District 3 in Ho Chi Minh City has issued an administrative fine of VND31.5 million (US$1,212) against a parking lot operator featured in a viral video alleging it charged VND100,000 ($3.85) per motorbike, 10-20 times the common price for the downtown district.

Vietnam Airlines has officially resumed direct flights between Hanoi and Moscow, ending a three-year suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and global geopolitical tensions.

MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester United booked their berth in the Europa League final after a 4-1 semi-final thrashing of Athletic Bilbao on Thursday, with Mason Mount scoring twice to give the hosts a 7-1 aggregate win and a chance for the beleaguered team to hoist some silverware this season.

BODO, Norway -- Tottenham Hotspur avoided any mishaps in the Arctic Circle by easing into the Europa League final with a composed 2-0 win at Norway's Bodo/Glimt for a 5-1 aggregate victory on Thursday.

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The newly inaugurated Terminal 3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City encountered a roof leak issue during a heavy rainstorm on Wednesday, less than a month after opening, prompting public concerns over the quality of the VND11 trillion (US$423.56 million) facility.