A magnitude-5 earthquake occurred in Muong Cha District, Dien Bien Province, northern Vietnam at noon on Friday, the Institute of Earth Sciences reported, warning of a level-two disaster risk for the epicenter area.

TOKYO -- A Japanese research team led by Kyushu University professor Hiroyuki Sasaki has said it discovered a gene that determines the color patterns of the tricolored calico cat, known in Japan as 'mike neko.'

TOKYO -- Japan's parliament enacted Friday bills to revise laws to make criminal procedures digital, including allowing investigative authorities to receive search and arrest warrants online.

Vietnam is expected to experience neutral ENSO conditions from June to November this year, with continued heat in the north and central regions and a rise in heavy rain and flooding risks, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

A waterspout formed over a river in Tra Cu District, Tra Vinh Province, southern Vietnam on Thursday afternoon, the provincial meteorological agency said on Friday.

In response to growing environmental concerns and an increasing number of aging motorbikes, Ho Chi Minh City is gearing up to implement motorcycle emission testing.

The developer of The Grand Ho Tram resort in southern Vietnam broke ground Thursday on a US$1 billion expansion aimed at transforming the area into a major tourism and hospitality hub with new hotels, villas, a convention center, and a casino.

A sudden downpour on Thursday afternoon flooded Ba Trieu Street in front of Hoc Mon Regional General Hospital, stranding patients and their families in the suburban district of Ho Chi Minh City.

Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya expressed deep appreciation for the veneration and heartfelt devotion shown by the Vietnamese people toward the sacred relic of the Buddha from India at a press briefing in Hanoi on Thursday.

BARCELONA -- Barcelona secured their 28th LaLiga title on Thursday when they beat city rivals Espanyol 2-0, securing an unassailable seven-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid with two games left to play.

Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid athletes for the third consecutive year and the fifth time in his career.

The deep cracking sound bursting from within the ice signals the dramatic fall about to happen. Seconds later, a block of ice some 70 meters (230 ft) tall - the size of a 20-story building - collapses from the face of the Perito Moreno glacier into the aquamarine water below.

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A vast bloom of toxic algae is killing more than 200 species of marine life off the southern coast of Australia, scientists and conservation groups say.

SEOGWIPO, South Korea - The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) grouping warned on Thursday that exports from a region that accounts for around half of world trade will slow sharply this year, and barely grow at all, in the wake of U.S. tariff announcements.

Seventeen footprints preserved in a slab of sandstone discovered in southeastern Australia dating to about 355 million years ago are rewriting the history of the evolution of land vertebrates, showing that reptiles arose much earlier than previously known.

Four children aged five to nine in Bac Lieu Province, southern Vietnam were hospitalized after accidentally eating instant noodles contaminated with rat poison used by a vendor to trap rodents at a local market.

NEW YORK -- Uber Technologies Inc. plans to launch a self-driving mobility service in Japan, a company executive said Wednesday.

The number of Vietnamese teenagers using e-cigarettes has more than doubled in a year, prompting government officials and health experts to call for stronger enforcement and education efforts to curb the trend.

Once known for its tranquil charm and lantern-lit alleys, the ancient city of Hoi An is facing an uptick in disorderly street scenes, with a growing number of beggars and street vendors raising concerns among tourists and residents alike.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance is seeking to expand cooperation with American tech giants Intel and Meta in the fields of artificial intelligence and semiconductor development, two sectors where the U.S. has technological strength and Vietnam sees growing domestic demand.

Police in Da Nang have launched a sweeping citywide campaign aimed at curbing street crime, deploying checkpoints and patrols from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am across major roadways in the central coastal city.

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A new luxury train service connecting the northern port city of Hai Phong with Hanoi has recently begun operation and received positive feedback from local travelers.

Nestled atop Giang Son Hill in Dak Lak Province, located in Vietnam's Central Highlands region, a wooden house has become the center of fascination for locals and tourists alike as it can rotate—changing direction according to the homeowner’s preference with just a gentle push.

Jollibee Foods Corp (JFC) said its Vietnam market delivered strong growth in 2024, with Highlands Coffee – its largest coffee brand by store count – preparing for an initial public offering (IPO).

Many bus shelters across Ho Chi Minh City have fallen into neglect, with some smeared by graffiti, misused for unauthorized businesses, or equipped with malfunctioning electronic information boards, according to local residents.

Stroke patients in Vietnam are, on average, about 10 years younger than those in developed countries, according to local medical experts, who warn that the trend is becoming increasingly concerning.

TOKYO -- The Japanese government and the World Trade Organization on Tuesday reaffirmed their determination to work closely together to strengthen the WTO-led free and open multilateral trade regime.

Ho Chi Minh City has authorized an aquatics center to offer a free basic swimming program to city residents starting this May.

HANOI -- Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday urged the country's anti-counterfeit task force to devise new ways to fight fake goods, trade frauds and smuggling, the government said in a statement.

ATHENS -- In summer 2023, Dimitris Marinelis spent days on the frontline of Europe's biggest wildfire in northern Greece, protecting homes and setting up anti-fire zones as flames engulfed a forest.

Vietnam Airlines will shift all domestic flight operations at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to the newly-opened T3 terminal from 4:00 am on Saturday, following more than 20 days of pilot operations.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh convened a meeting in Hanoi on Tuesday with representatives from the U.S. business community in Vietnam, aiming to address concerns and explore avenues to enhance bilateral investment and trade cooperation.

Thousands of Buddhists and locals formed a seemingly endless line along the streets outside Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi from as early as 5:00 am on Wednesday, patiently waiting to enter and pay homage to the sacred relic of the Buddha from India.