KARACHI, Pakistan - Pakistan declared a public holiday in Karachi on Wednesday as the financial capital braced for more rain, after the arrival of the annual monsoon season left at least 7 people dead and caused widespread flooding, officials said.

Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang and his Chinese counterpart Wang Xiaohong have agreed to step up security cooperation, calling the fight against transnational crime a bright spot in bilateral ties.

Cash-conscious consumers choosing to eat in rather than dine out have raised the prospect of an upturn in earnings for supermarkets and food delivery firms, according to data, analysts and company executives.

Helicopter regiments under Vietnam’s Air Defense–Air Force conducted formation flight training on Wednesday, carrying the national flag and the Communist Party of Vietnam flag ahead of the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2.

The Phu Tho multi-purpose circus and performing arts theater was formally inaugurated on Tuesday in Phu Tho Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, standing out as a modern cultural venue and highlight in the city.

A yellow-cheeked gibbon and two macaques have been voluntarily handed over by residents in suburban Ho Chi Minh City for care and release back into the wild.

Japan's oldest professional player of the board game Go retired on Wednesday aged 98, saying that she can no longer handle «six hours without a break».

Prices of coconut oil are surging in Asia, where top consumer India leads the charge with a tripling in two years, as supply shortages and booming demand for the nutrient-rich water enclosed within turn the kitchen staple into a premium product.

Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen, a key outside hitter for Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team, announced on Tuesday she will not compete in the upcoming World Championship in Thailand, citing new eligibility requirements imposed by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB).

Nearly two months ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Vietnam’s mooncake market is already bustling, with businesses rolling out products early to capture consumer demand.

Google will pay $30 million to settle a lawsuit claiming it violated the privacy of children using YouTube by collecting their personal information without parental consent, and using it to send targeted ads.

RILA MOUNTAIN, Bulgaria -- Hundreds of people, barefoot and dressed in white, braved cold temperatures and fog near Bulgaria's Kidney Lake 2,280 meters (7,480 feet) above sea level for an annual celebration of divine new year.

Vietnam defeated Thailand 3-1 in the third-place match at the 2025 ASEAN Women’s Championship at Lach Tray Stadium in Hai Phong on Tuesday, securing the bronze medal on home soil.

A startup contest, designed for startups active in AI, Blockchain, and Climate Tech, was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday evening.

The 17th Southeast Asian Taekwondo Championships and Junior Championships opened in Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam on Tuesday night, bringing together 322 athletes from regional countries.

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Police in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam on Monday pressed charges against three people for violating food safety regulations by slaughtering and selling pigs infected with African swine fever.

The 55-story Saigon Marina IFC tower was officially inaugurated at 2 Ton Duc Thang Street in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday morning.

Host Vietnam and Singapore jointly claimed the overall championship at the 25th International Mathematics Competition in Vietnam (VIMC 2025), which concluded in Da Nang City on Monday.

The Ministry of Public Security has officially inaugurated National Data Center No. 1 in Hanoi, marking a major milestone in Vietnam’s digital transformation.

Vietnam on Tuesday launched or completed 250 infrastructure projects worth over VND1.28 quadrillion (US$48.7 billion) across 34 cities and provinces, marking a nationwide effort to upgrade transportation, energy, housing, and industrial facilities.

TOKYO -- Convenience store chain Ministop Co. said Monday that its internal investigation has found falsifications of expiration dates for onigiri and other food products at 23 stores in Japan.

KIRUNA, Sweden -- Sweden's landmark Kiruna Church will begin a two-day trip to a new home on Tuesday, inching down an Arctic road to save its wooden walls from ground subsidence and the expansion of the world's largest underground iron ore mine.

The management authority of Pu Mat National Park in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam has received several wild animals, including a 200-kilogram deer, from local residents.

Vietnam inaugurated the Nhon Trach Bridge on Tuesday, marking the first completed section of Ho Chi Minh City’s Ring Road 3 project, according to the Ministry of Construction.

As Ho Chi Minh City grapples with growing traffic congestion and delays in urban rail development, the city should turn its attention to elevated bus rapid transit (BRT) systems as a faster, more practical solution.

A tropical depression moved inland over Quang Ninh Province and Hai Phong City, both located in northern Vietnam, early on Tuesday morning, according to the national weather forecasting agency.

In my search for cultural stories to share with readers, I've always been interested in places that have been linked to many generations' memories. In mid-August, while examining incomplete manuscripts to keep up with a new piece, Suoi Tien Theme Park suddenly sprang to mind – a familiar cultural tourism destination that has kept the Vietnamese ‘soul’ over decades.

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Nha Trang Xua, which literally means ‘old Nha Trang’ – a cultural complex in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam – on Sunday launched Anh Sang Huyen Thoai, a performance that blends folk dance, traditional music, and modern light effects on a lotus lake stage, while also unveiling a space that invites visitors to experience long-standing crafts in a recreated rural setting.

The Hanoi People’s Committee has proposed a sharp spike in waste collection, transportation, and treatment fees, potentially raising the monthly rate to VND43,000 (US$1.6) per person by 2026, seven times higher than the current fee.

Garbage has accumulated in large piles outside the exit of Tan Son Nhat International Airport’s newly-built T3 Terminal in Ho Chi Minh City, creating foul smells and degrading the city’s urban landscape.

The Vietnam Exhibition Center, the largest in Southeast Asia and one of the ten biggest exhibition complexes worldwide, is set to officially open in Hanoi on Tuesday.

From July 1, 2025, many rare animal species such as the silver-backed chevrotain (Tragulus versicolor), the orange-breasted laughingthrush (Garrulax annamensis), and the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) have been placed in Group IB in Vietnam, which strictly prohibits exploitation and commercial use.

TOKYO -- Japanese camera manufacturers are introducing unique digital cameras, aiming to attract young people who love taking eye-catching photographs for social media.