An Indian state riven by ethnic tensions imposed an Internet shutdown and curfew after protesters clashed with security forces over the arrest of some members of a radical group, police said Sunday.

Pressure is on Apple to show it hasn't lost its magic despite broken promises to ramp up iPhones with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as rivals race ahead with the technology.

Once a neglected stretch of overgrown weeds and unfinished construction, the Saigon River bank area on the Thu Thiem side in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City has undergone a striking transformation with tree-lined walkways, glowing lights, and the newly completed Thu Thiem cultural and creative center as its centerpiece.

Vice-chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Bui Xuan Cuong has assigned the municipal Department of Finance to cooperate with the Department of Construction and other relevant units to review the proposal for investing in the city’s metro line No. 4, submitted by Sovico Group, a founding shareholder of air carrier Vietjet Air.

Vietnam’s healthcare sector must embrace innovation— particularly artificial intelligence (AI) — and expand public-private partnerships (PPP) to thrive in a new era of national advancement, said Dr. Truong Gia Binh, chairman of Vietnamese tech giant FPT Corporation.

In a cityscape marked by high-rise construction and mega projects, Ho Chi Minh City is also paying attention to renovating aging roads and bridges.

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A stunning drone light show, combined with fireworks and paragliders, created a breathtaking scene that lit up the night sky over Hoi An Ancient Town—a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam—on Friday evening.

Authorities in Phong Dien Town, Hue City, central Vietnam are investigating a viral complaint alleging that a local vendor sold roast pork crawling with maggots, a local official confirmed on Friday.

AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd., a financial subsidiary of Japan’s AEON Group, on Friday declared its acquisition of Vietnamese finance company PTF from SeABank invalid, citing inappropriate accounting transactions discovered after the deal’s completion.

Many motorcyclists in Ho Chi Minh City are still using sidewalks during rush hours, raising safety and urban concerns as stricter penalties already took effect in early January this year.

Nothing is the same in the Transylvanian village of Praid since its historic salt mine was flooded last month.

LOS ANGELES -- Netflix continues to add more live content for viewers hungry for real-time entertainment, including the Tyson vs. Paul boxing match, National Football League games and, most recently, the 'Tudum' live fan event that showcased upcoming TV shows.

Long Xuyen City in An Giang Province, is one of the urban centers in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, known for its long-standing history and vibrant trade.

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Authorities are investigating a case involving thousands of boxes of dietary supplements, still within their expiry dates, being found illegally dumped in a vacant lot in Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam Airlines and China Southern Airlines have announced the launch of the first airline joint venture between Vietnam and China, with operations set to begin on August 1 following regulatory approval.

The 2025 Michelin Guide selection in Vietnam features a record 181 establishments, including nine one Michelin Star (one new, one promoted), two Michelin Green Star (one new), 63 Bib Gourmand (nine new), and 109 Michelin Selected (14 new).

Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam called on South Korea to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and technology transfer during a meeting with South Korean Ambassador Choi Young Sam in Hanoi on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In a landmark move that underscores Vietnam's growing ambition in high technology, Vingroup has debuted the nation’s first domestically developed humanoid robot – VinMotion.

As Vietnam tightens tax regulations, many small business owners and individual retailers are grappling with confusion over how to comply, especially when it comes to declaring revenue, using electronic invoices, and handling goods that were purchased without proper documentation.

The dehorning of rhinos resulted in a nearly 80-percent reduction in the poaching of the animals during a seven-year study in a major South African conservation area, researchers said Thursday.

A wave of luxury fashion stores around Han Market in Da Nang City has shut down in the wake of a crackdown on counterfeit goods, following inspections by the city's market surveillance forces.

Construction waste continues to be illegally dumped on farmland in Hanoi’s Thanh Tri District, raising doubts about the effectiveness of the city’s recent efforts to curb environmental violations.

A broad array of high-tech equipment used by the Vietnamese People's Public Security Forces is on display this week on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed reducing the processing time for work permits to just 10 days for foreign experts in high-demand sectors like artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, part of a broader push to attract skilled international talent.

Dubai -- Uzbekistan and Jordan made history on Thursday by qualifying for their first World Cup, while the pair will be joined in next year's tournament by perennial participants South Korea.

Japan's hopes of achieving its first soft touchdown on the Moon by a private company were dashed Friday when the mission was aborted after an assumed crash-landing, the startup said.

The US Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a $10 billion lawsuit by the Mexican government accusing American gun manufacturers of fueling drug cartel violence.

The man who accused C.P. Vietnam—a subsidiary of Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF)—of selling diseased pork and chicken said he has submitted sufficient documentation to authorities to support his claims, which he insists were made to protect public health, not for personal gain.

Locals and visitors in Ho Chi Minh City can now explore advanced police equipment and join interactive experiences as part of the ‘Glory to Vietnam’s People’s Public Security Forces’ program running through this Sunday on Le Loi Boulevard and Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in District 1.

Ho Chi Minh City-based BAF Vietnam Agriculture Joint Stock Company has proposed building two six-story smart pig farming complexes in the southern provinces of Tay Ninh and Binh Phuoc, marking the first of their kind in Vietnam.

Sitting in the courtyard of an apartment complex in Saigon, I watch 24 ladies, all dressed in the same red shirt, gather together at the break of dawn.

Australia moved to the brink of the World Cup after beating already qualified Japan 1-0 in Perth on Thursday thanks to Aziz Behich's 90th-minute winner.

Vietnam and the United States have agreed to accelerate talks on a reciprocal trade agreement, with the third technical round of negotiations set for mid-June, officials announced following a ministerial-level meeting in Paris, France on Wednesday.