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Appropriate action may be taken against Kokate: NCP

NCP's Sunil Tatkare hinted at potential action against agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate after a video surfaced showing him playing Junglee Rummy during an assembly session. Tatkare emphasized the need for responsible conduct, especially during the agraria

Ho Chi Minh City imposes 5-day car ban on downtown street for Vietnam-Korea festival

Ho Chi Minh City restricts car traffic on the Le Loi Boulevard section from Nguyen Hue to Pasteur Streets in Saigon Ward for five days to host the 2025 Vietnam-South Korea Friendship Cultural Festival.
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Ho Chi Minh City imposes 5-day car ban on downtown street for Vietnam-Korea festival

Ho Chi Minh City restricts car traffic on the Le Loi Boulevard section from Nguyen Hue to Pasteur Streets in Saigon Ward for five days to host the 2025 Vietnam-South Korea Friendship Cultural Festival.

EU eyes more cutbacks to environmental laws after industry criticism

BRUSSELS - The European Union has begun consultations to further simplify environmental policies after cutting back an initial set of sustainability laws earlier this year in response to criticism from industries.
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EU eyes more cutbacks to environmental laws after industry criticism

BRUSSELS - The European Union has begun consultations to further simplify environmental policies after cutting back an initial set of sustainability laws earlier this year in response to criticism from industries.

BTS agency HYBE raided over alleged fraud trading

HYBE, the agency behind K-pop superstars BTS, was raided by police on Thursday in connection with alleged fraudulent trading involving its founder Bang Si-hyuk, investigators said.
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BTS agency HYBE raided over alleged fraud trading

HYBE, the agency behind K-pop superstars BTS, was raided by police on Thursday in connection with alleged fraudulent trading involving its founder Bang Si-hyuk, investigators said.

Vietnamese Party chief’s spouse visits Vietnamese language classes in Moscow

Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam, visited the Hanoi-Moscow Multifunctional Complex (INCENTRA) and attended two Vietnamese language classes at the Asia-Europe prodigy center in Moscow, Russia on Wednesday morning (Moscow time
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Vietnamese Party chief’s spouse visits Vietnamese language classes in Moscow

Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam, visited the Hanoi-Moscow Multifunctional Complex (INCENTRA) and attended two Vietnamese language classes at the Asia-Europe prodigy center in Moscow, Russia on Wednesday morning (Moscow time).

ECB to keep rates steady as trade conflict clouds economic outlook

FRANKFURT -- The European Central Bank was set to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday, pausing after seven straight cuts as it waited for the fog surrounding Europe's trade relations with the United States to clear.
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ECB to keep rates steady as trade conflict clouds economic outlook

FRANKFURT -- The European Central Bank was set to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday, pausing after seven straight cuts as it waited for the fog surrounding Europe's trade relations with the United States to clear.

Phu Tho circus, performing arts center in Ho Chi Minh City to be completed by end of August

Costing nearly VND1.4 trillion (US$53.5 million), the Phu Tho circus and multi-purpose performing arts center complex project, located on Lu Gia Street in Phu Tho Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, is scheduled for completion and operation in August.
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Phu Tho circus, performing arts center in Ho Chi Minh City to be completed by end of August

Costing nearly VND1.4 trillion (US$53.5 million), the Phu Tho circus and multi-purpose performing arts center complex project, located on Lu Gia Street in Phu Tho Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, is scheduled for completion and operation in August.

US ends use of flu shots with thimerosal in latest move by health secretary Kennedy

The United States will stop distributing all influenza vaccines that contain mercury-based preservative thimerosal, marking the latest move by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reshape vaccine policy.
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US ends use of flu shots with thimerosal in latest move by health secretary Kennedy

The United States will stop distributing all influenza vaccines that contain mercury-based preservative thimerosal, marking the latest move by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reshape vaccine policy.

Dengue fever claims 10 lives in Ho Chi Minh City

Health authorities in Vietnam’s southern hub Ho Chi Minh City have issued an urgent alert after dengue fever cases surged by more than 159 percent and resulted in 10 fatalities.
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Dengue fever claims 10 lives in Ho Chi Minh City

Health authorities in Vietnam’s southern hub Ho Chi Minh City have issued an urgent alert after dengue fever cases surged by more than 159 percent and resulted in 10 fatalities.

Ministry proposes raising monthly family deduction for personal income taxpayers

The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance has proposed increasing the monthly family deduction for personal income taxpayers and their dependents starting in 2026, aiming to align the threshold with current socio-economic conditions and provide stronger support for
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Ministry proposes raising monthly family deduction for personal income taxpayers

The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance has proposed increasing the monthly family deduction for personal income taxpayers and their dependents starting in 2026, aiming to align the threshold with current socio-economic conditions and provide stronger support for households.

Vietnam’s top-tier football league faces uncertainty amid club withdrawal; lower divisions also in turmoil

Vietnam’s V.League 1, the country’s top professional football division, is facing disruption ahead of the 2025–26 season after Quang Nam FC announced they would withdraw, while multiple clubs in lower leagues are also struggling to secure their futures.
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Vietnam’s top-tier football league faces uncertainty amid club withdrawal; lower divisions also in turmoil

Vietnam’s V.League 1, the country’s top professional football division, is facing disruption ahead of the 2025–26 season after Quang Nam FC announced they would withdraw, while multiple clubs in lower leagues are also struggling to secure their futures.

Vietnam to launch national traceability system to fight counterfeit goods

Vietnam is developing a national product identification and traceability solution, called NDA Trace, to combat the growing problem of counterfeit and substandard goods, with the Ministry of Public Security set to oversee its nationwide rollout through the Nat
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Vietnam to launch national traceability system to fight counterfeit goods

Vietnam is developing a national product identification and traceability solution, called NDA Trace, to combat the growing problem of counterfeit and substandard goods, with the Ministry of Public Security set to oversee its nationwide rollout through the National Public Service Portal.

VSIP Can Tho in southern Vietnam attracts $400mn in investment despite ongoing construction

Four companies have been committed to investing a total of US$400 million in the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) Can Tho in the namesake southern city despite the industrial park still being under construction.
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VSIP Can Tho in southern Vietnam attracts $400mn in investment despite ongoing construction

Four companies have been committed to investing a total of US$400 million in the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) Can Tho in the namesake southern city despite the industrial park still being under construction.

In Vietnam, taking leftovers from parties sparks debate

In Vietnam, many people see taking leftovers home from weddings or parties a practical, even considerate act, while others view it as poor manners and socially inappropriate.
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In Vietnam, taking leftovers from parties sparks debate

In Vietnam, many people see taking leftovers home from weddings or parties a practical, even considerate act, while others view it as poor manners and socially inappropriate.

Thunderstorms, whirlwinds damage over 300 houses, leave 17 injured in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

Severe thunderstorms and whirlwinds have swept through Dong Thap and An Giang Provinces, located in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, destroying or damaging more than 300 homes and injuring 17 people, according to local authorities.
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Thunderstorms, whirlwinds damage over 300 houses, leave 17 injured in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

Severe thunderstorms and whirlwinds have swept through Dong Thap and An Giang Provinces, located in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, destroying or damaging more than 300 homes and injuring 17 people, according to local authorities.

Renowned Vietnamese fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri arrested in drug scandal

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested famous fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri in alleged connection with illegal drug use, possession, and distribution.
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Renowned Vietnamese fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri arrested in drug scandal

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested famous fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri in alleged connection with illegal drug use, possession, and distribution.

Governors urge Japan govt to address population decline

AOMORI -- The National Governors' Association on Wednesday urged the Japanese government to give top priority to measures against escalating population decline.
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Governors urge Japan govt to address population decline

AOMORI -- The National Governors' Association on Wednesday urged the Japanese government to give top priority to measures against escalating population decline.

Vietnam’s top badminton player reaches world No. 18 ranking

Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh has reached a career-high world ranking of No. 18 in women’s singles, the highest ever for a Vietnamese female athlete, according to the Badminton World Federation’s latest update.
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Vietnam’s top badminton player reaches world No. 18 ranking

Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh has reached a career-high world ranking of No. 18 in women’s singles, the highest ever for a Vietnamese female athlete, according to the Badminton World Federation’s latest update.

World Health Organization raises concern about spread of mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus

GENEVA -- The World Health Organization issued an urgent call for action on Tuesday to prevent a repeat of an epidemic of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus that swept the globe two decades ago, as new outbreaks linked to the Indian Ocean region spread to E
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World Health Organization raises concern about spread of mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus

GENEVA -- The World Health Organization issued an urgent call for action on Tuesday to prevent a repeat of an epidemic of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus that swept the globe two decades ago, as new outbreaks linked to the Indian Ocean region spread to Europe and other continents.

World Court is poised to mark the future course of climate litigation

THE HAGUE -- The United Nations' highest court will deliver an opinion on Wednesday that is likely to determine the course of future climate action across the world.
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World Court is poised to mark the future course of climate litigation

THE HAGUE -- The United Nations' highest court will deliver an opinion on Wednesday that is likely to determine the course of future climate action across the world.

Charging infrastructure must outpace EV boom in Vietnam

As Vietnam accelerates its transition from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs), experts and residents are sounding a clear message: charging infrastructure must lead the way.
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Charging infrastructure must outpace EV boom in Vietnam

As Vietnam accelerates its transition from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs), experts and residents are sounding a clear message: charging infrastructure must lead the way.

Rare whale sighting in Vietnam’s Nha Trang Bay signals ecosystem recovery

A large whale was spotted hunting in Nha Trang Bay Marine Protected Area in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa Province at midday on Tuesday, drawing excitement from conservation officials and signaling encouraging signs for marine biodiversity.
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Rare whale sighting in Vietnam’s Nha Trang Bay signals ecosystem recovery

A large whale was spotted hunting in Nha Trang Bay Marine Protected Area in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa Province at midday on Tuesday, drawing excitement from conservation officials and signaling encouraging signs for marine biodiversity.

Da Nang street vendor fined $28.7 for overcharging 6 Lao tourists

Authorities in An Hai Ward, Da Nang City, central Vietnam issued an administrative fine of VND750,000 (US$28.7) against a street vendor involved in overcharging a group of six Lao tourists on the evening of July 13.
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Da Nang street vendor fined $28.7 for overcharging 6 Lao tourists

Authorities in An Hai Ward, Da Nang City, central Vietnam issued an administrative fine of VND750,000 (US$28.7) against a street vendor involved in overcharging a group of six Lao tourists on the evening of July 13.

Sumitomo to make North Hanoi Smart City project a symbol of Vietnam–Japan ties

Yukihito Honda, managing executive officer and general manager of the infrastructure business unit at Sumitomo Corporation, expressed the group’s ambition to develop the North Hanoi Smart City into an emblem of Vietnam–Japan relations.
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Sumitomo to make North Hanoi Smart City project a symbol of Vietnam–Japan ties

Yukihito Honda, managing executive officer and general manager of the infrastructure business unit at Sumitomo Corporation, expressed the group’s ambition to develop the North Hanoi Smart City into an emblem of Vietnam–Japan relations.

Ho Chi Minh City man wins record $13.2 million lottery jackpot

A man from Ho Chi Minh City has won a record VND345 billion (US$13.2 million) in Vietnam’s Power 6/55 lottery, the largest single-ticket jackpot in the country’s history, state-owned lottery company Vietlott said on Tuesday.
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Ho Chi Minh City man wins record $13.2 million lottery jackpot

A man from Ho Chi Minh City has won a record VND345 billion (US$13.2 million) in Vietnam’s Power 6/55 lottery, the largest single-ticket jackpot in the country’s history, state-owned lottery company Vietlott said on Tuesday.

Storm Wipha weakens into tropical depression over northern Vietnam

Storm Wipha, the third to affect Vietnam in 2025, weakened into a tropical depression over northern Ninh Binh and north-central Thanh Hoa Provinces late on Tuesday afternoon, with maximum sustained winds of 39-61 kph and gusts up to 75 kph, according to the c
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Storm Wipha weakens into tropical depression over northern Vietnam

Storm Wipha, the third to affect Vietnam in 2025, weakened into a tropical depression over northern Ninh Binh and north-central Thanh Hoa Provinces late on Tuesday afternoon, with maximum sustained winds of 39-61 kph and gusts up to 75 kph, according to the country’s National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Laos, Japan extend condolences to Vietnam over tourist boat capsizing in Ha Long Bay

Leaders of Laos and Japan sent condolences following a tourist boat capsizing in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay that killed 37 people, with 10 rescued and two still missing as of Tuesday.
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Laos, Japan extend condolences to Vietnam over tourist boat capsizing in Ha Long Bay

Leaders of Laos and Japan sent condolences following a tourist boat capsizing in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay that killed 37 people, with 10 rescued and two still missing as of Tuesday.

In South Korea's 'apple county', farmers beg not to be sacrificed for US trade deal

CHEONGSONG, South Korea -- The apples grown in the South Korean county of Cheongsong in the country's southeast are so renowned for their flavour that they are often given out in neatly-packaged gift boxes during national holidays.
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In South Korea's 'apple county', farmers beg not to be sacrificed for US trade deal

CHEONGSONG, South Korea -- The apples grown in the South Korean county of Cheongsong in the country's southeast are so renowned for their flavour that they are often given out in neatly-packaged gift boxes during national holidays.

Da Nang’s 530-million-year-old cave complex receives heritage status

Thanh Binh Commune in Da Nang City, central Vietnam formally received provincial heritage status on Monday for the Hang Doi cave complex, one of the region’s most ancient geological formations, local officials said.
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Da Nang’s 530-million-year-old cave complex receives heritage status

Thanh Binh Commune in Da Nang City, central Vietnam formally received provincial heritage status on Monday for the Hang Doi cave complex, one of the region’s most ancient geological formations, local officials said.

Heavy rains expected as Tropical Storm Wipha approaches Vietnam's northern coast

HANOI -- Tropical storm Wipha was set to cross Vietnam's northern coastline on Tuesday morning, with almost 350,000 soldiers on standby as the state weather agency forecast up to 50 cm (20 inches) of rainfall that could cause flooding and mudslides.
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Heavy rains expected as Tropical Storm Wipha approaches Vietnam's northern coast

HANOI -- Tropical storm Wipha was set to cross Vietnam's northern coastline on Tuesday morning, with almost 350,000 soldiers on standby as the state weather agency forecast up to 50 cm (20 inches) of rainfall that could cause flooding and mudslides.

Japan proposes joint bid for 2046 World Cup with East, Southeast Asian countries; Vietnam not included

Japan has proposed a joint bid with several East and Southeast Asian countries to host the 2046 FIFA World Cup, but Vietnam is not among the countries included in the plan due to infrastructure limitations.
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Japan proposes joint bid for 2046 World Cup with East, Southeast Asian countries; Vietnam not included

Japan has proposed a joint bid with several East and Southeast Asian countries to host the 2046 FIFA World Cup, but Vietnam is not among the countries included in the plan due to infrastructure limitations.

«It took only a few seconds»: survivors recount how a sudden storm drowned dozens in Vietnam

The thunderstorm came so suddenly that it overturned the boat within seconds, said two survivors of the shipwreck which killed at least 35 people in Vietnam's top tourist spot of Halong Bay and left another four missing.
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«It took only a few seconds»: survivors recount how a sudden storm drowned dozens in Vietnam

The thunderstorm came so suddenly that it overturned the boat within seconds, said two survivors of the shipwreck which killed at least 35 people in Vietnam's top tourist spot of Halong Bay and left another four missing.

Da Nang’s hidden cove lures adventurous travelers to Son Tra Peninsula

Ghenh Bang, a cove perched on the eastern edge of Da Nang’s Son Tra Peninsula, has become a popular draw for locals and travelers seeking a slice of coastal wilderness.
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Da Nang’s hidden cove lures adventurous travelers to Son Tra Peninsula

Ghenh Bang, a cove perched on the eastern edge of Da Nang’s Son Tra Peninsula, has become a popular draw for locals and travelers seeking a slice of coastal wilderness.

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