Ho Chi Minh City has emerged as the most popular short-trip destination among Vietnamese travelers this summer, according to a report by digital travel platform Agoda, reflecting a growing preference for brief yet fulfilling getaways.

WASHINGTON -- The close split at the U.S. Federal Reserve over whether to keep hedging against inflation risks or move forward faster with rate cuts came through on Friday in the first public comments from policymakers following a decision this week to hold borrowing costs steady for now.

Vietnam’s state-run textile giant Vinatex reported a sharp rise in profit in the first half of 2025, driven by a surge in export orders after the United States postponed a planned decision on punitive tariffs targeting Vietnamese goods.

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Leading Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group has been approved to lead a major expansion of Phu Quoc International Airport in southern Kien Giang Province, with a VND21.998 trillion (US$842 million) investment plan aimed at readying the facility for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in 2027.

In a sweeping campaign to improve food safety across Vietnam, the Ministry of Health inspected 354,000 food-related establishments in 2024, uncovering violations at more than 22,000 facilities.

TOKYO -- Economic losses in Japan stemming from workers' mental or physical disorders, including shoulder stiffness and sleeplessness, total around 7.6 trillion yen each year, a study by Japanese researchers has shown.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer praised Vietnam’s efforts and goodwill in addressing U.S. trade concerns and affirmed that the U.S. will consider implementing a reciprocal tariff policy tailored to Vietnam’s specific conditions.

Alphabet's Google faced a potential setback on Thursday as an adviser to Europe's highest court sided with EU antitrust regulators in the company's fight against a record 4.34 billion euro ($4.98 billion) fine levied seven years ago.

In the thick, steamy forests of western Thailand, 20 skittish sambar deer dart from an enclosure into the undergrowth -- unaware they may find themselves in the jaws of one of the habitat's 200 or so endangered tigers.

Vietnamese-born footballer Brandon Ly, who currently plays for Burnley’s under-21 team in the UK, is on the verge of joining Hanoi Police FC ahead of the 2025–26 V.League 1 season, a source told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper.

Vietnam’s visa landscape is evolving, presenting an opportunity to compete with neighboring countries in attracting retirees.

Cancer and stroke screening packages are being aggressively marketed by clinics and hospitals across Vietnam, targeting people with fear of life-threatening diseases and promising early detection, but medical experts are warning that many of these screenings are unnecessary, unscientific, and driven more by profit than patient care.

Barcelona's UNESCO-listed Casa Batllo, a modernist architectural masterpiece by Sagrada Familia designer Antoni Gaudi, unveiled a multimillion-euro restoration Thursday that brings its rear facade and courtyard back to life.

A social media debate has flared up comparing Vietnam’s widespread use of ride-hail motorbike taxis with the recent ban on similar services in Karnataka, a state in southwestern India.

WASHINGTON - The Sculptor galaxy is similar in many respects to our Milky Way. It is about the same size and mass, with a similar spiral structure. But while it is impossible to get a full view of the Milky Way from the vantage point of Earth because we are inside the galaxy, Sculptor is perfectly positioned for a good look.

Singapore-based Grab's plan to acquire Indonesia's GoTo to create a dominant Southeast Asian ride hailing and food delivery company has run into regulatory hurdles, three sources said, casting a cloud over a potential deal.

When 13-year-old Jasmine Elkin tried out the age-checking software Australia might use to ban children and teenagers from social media, she was surprised some products could identify a person's age to the month - but she still doubts it will work.

The vision for Ho Chi Minh City, merged with neighboring Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau Provinces, is to become an international megacity in Southeast Asia—a smart, green, and creative urban center recognized not only for economic strength but also for culture, arts, sports, entertainment, and a vibrant, modern lifestyle, said Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam.

Ho Chi Minh City has not experienced any serious traffic gridlock in the past six months, the municipal Department of Construction said during a press meeting with local reporters marking Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21) on Thursday.

Sixteen of the 18 Vietnamese citizens evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan amid rising military tensions between Iran and Israel returned safely to Vietnam on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.

Young Vietnamese professionals will have the opportunity to work in Singapore’s high-tech sectors with salaries reaching up to S$10,000 (US$7,760) per month, officials announced at a forum held in Hanoi on Wednesday.

Manchester United legends will take part in a golf event and football match during a Vietnam–UK sports festival in the central city of Da Nang next week, organizers said on Thursday.

The United States has handed over a high-endurance cutter, CSB 8022, to the Vietnam Coast Guard, marking the third vessel transferred under a growing defense partnership between the two nations, the U.S. Mission to Vietnam announced on Wednesday.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Gilead Sciences lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injection, for preventing HIV infection in adults and adolescents.

Southeast Asia, sometimes referred to as the open growth center of the world, continues to experience rapid economic development. However, population increases and city expansions inevitably lead to problems like “growing pains.” One such issue is that the sewage infrastructures for treating domestic wastewater and human waste cannot keep up with demand.

Vietnam continues to draw strong foreign direct investment (FDI) despite global trade tensions, reinforcing its appeal to international investors.

A court in southern Vietnam has sentenced three drug traffickers to death for smuggling and selling more than 50 kilos of heroin and synthetic drugs, state media reported Wednesday.

Saigon Port JSC (SGP), a Vietnamese seaport operator and logistics provider, has approved a plan to sell all of its over 5.15 million shares in Vietnam Maritime Commercial Stock Bank (MSB), aiming to reduce its ownership in the lender to zero percent.

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In 2024, the Vietnam National Tobacco Corporation (Vinataba) recorded net revenue of nearly VND28.5 trillion (US$1.1 billion), the highest since the company began releasing periodic financial statements in 2015.

Foreigners seeking to study in the United States will be required to make public their social media profiles to allow screening for anti-American content under new State Department guidelines released Wednesday.

TOKYO -- The Diet, Japan's parliament, on Tuesday enacted a bill to introduce a «blue ticket» system to impose fines on bicycle riders aged 16 or older for minor traffic violations, effective April 1, 2026.

Vietnam has emerged as one of the biggest buyers of U.S. soybeans in Southeast Asia, ranking 13th globally in soybean consumption.

A Chinese passenger was able to recover a backpack containing US$13,900 that he had left in a taxi thanks to the assistance of a security officer at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi.