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Indian heritage restorers piece together capital's past

NEW DELHI -- In a climate-controlled room in India's capital, restorers carefully piece together rare historical documents and artefacts to rescue irreplaceable fragments that provide a unique window into New Delhi's past.

Crowds fill streets around Hanoi’s Ba Dinh square ahead of parade rehearsal

Although the official full-scale rehearsal for the military parade was scheduled to begin at 8:00 pm, streets surrounding Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi were packed with thousands of residents and tourists from early Thursday afternoon, all eager to witness the mome
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Crowds fill streets around Hanoi’s Ba Dinh square ahead of parade rehearsal

Although the official full-scale rehearsal for the military parade was scheduled to begin at 8:00 pm, streets surrounding Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi were packed with thousands of residents and tourists from early Thursday afternoon, all eager to witness the momentous occasion.

Aichi police arrest 29 fraud suspects extradited from Cambodia

Tokoname, Aichi Pref. -- Police in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, arrested 29 extradited Japanese nationals in their 10s to 50s on Wednesday on suspicion of involvement in phone scams conducted from a northeastern Cambodian town.
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Aichi police arrest 29 fraud suspects extradited from Cambodia

Tokoname, Aichi Pref. -- Police in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, arrested 29 extradited Japanese nationals in their 10s to 50s on Wednesday on suspicion of involvement in phone scams conducted from a northeastern Cambodian town.

Young student from Vietnam’s Hoi An wins major international design awards

Nguyen Ngoc Minh Trang, a recent graduate of Duy Tan University in central Vietnam, has achieved remarkable success: six designs inspired by the cultural identity of Hoi An Ancient Town earned seven international awards in the UK and the U.S..
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Young student from Vietnam’s Hoi An wins major international design awards

Nguyen Ngoc Minh Trang, a recent graduate of Duy Tan University in central Vietnam, has achieved remarkable success: six designs inspired by the cultural identity of Hoi An Ancient Town earned seven international awards in the UK and the U.S..

Ho Chi Minh City to expand English learning in preschools for new school year

Ho Chi Minh City’s education department said on Tuesday it will increase efforts to introduce English to preschool children as part of its 2025–26 academic year plans.
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Ho Chi Minh City to expand English learning in preschools for new school year

Ho Chi Minh City’s education department said on Tuesday it will increase efforts to introduce English to preschool children as part of its 2025–26 academic year plans.

Ho Chi Minh City launches tourism stimulus to draw visitors

Ho Chi Minh City is ramping up efforts to boost its tourism sector with a series of promotional programs and activities targeting both international and local travelers.
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Ho Chi Minh City launches tourism stimulus to draw visitors

Ho Chi Minh City is ramping up efforts to boost its tourism sector with a series of promotional programs and activities targeting both international and local travelers.

Pakistan's Karachi hit by torrential rain and floods

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.
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Pakistan's Karachi hit by torrential rain and floods

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, China vow to enhance security cooperation

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.
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Vietnam, China vow to enhance security cooperation

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.

Wary diners shun restaurants, raising prospect of boost for retailers

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.
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Wary diners shun restaurants, raising prospect of boost for retailers

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.

Vietnam Air Force helicopter regiments rehearse flag formation flights ahead of National Day

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.
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Vietnam Air Force helicopter regiments rehearse flag formation flights ahead of National Day

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.

Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates multi-purpose circus and performing arts theater

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.
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Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates multi-purpose circus and performing arts theater

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.

Resident hands over rare yellow-cheeked gibbon in Ho Chi Minh 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.
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Resident hands over rare yellow-cheeked gibbon in Ho Chi Minh 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.

Time to Go: Japan pro board game player retires at 98

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».
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Time to Go: Japan pro board game player retires at 98

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».

Humble coconut oil turns into a luxury on rising demand, shrinking output

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.
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Humble coconut oil turns into a luxury on rising demand, shrinking output

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.

Vietnam’s star spiker withdraws from World Championship over FIVB eligibility rules

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 Federa
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Vietnam’s star spiker withdraws from World Championship over FIVB eligibility rules

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).

Vietnam’s mooncake market heats up early, new collection unveiled

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.
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Vietnam’s mooncake market heats up early, new collection unveiled

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 settles YouTube children's privacy lawsuit

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.
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Google settles YouTube children's privacy lawsuit

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.

Hundreds celebrate 'divine new year' near Bulgarian mountain lake

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.
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Hundreds celebrate 'divine new year' near Bulgarian mountain lake

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 beat Thailand to win bronze at ASEAN Women’s Championship

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.
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Vietnam beat Thailand to win bronze at ASEAN Women’s Championship

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.

Vietnam-South Korea film features Lee Kwang Soo in romantic comedy set in Ho Chi Minh City

South Korean actor Lee Kwang Soo stars alongside Vietnamese actress Hoang Ha in ‘Love Barista,’ an upcoming Vietnam–South Korea co-production that blends South Korean romantic comedy tropes with Vietnamese cultural elements.
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Vietnam-South Korea film features Lee Kwang Soo in romantic comedy set in Ho Chi Minh City

South Korean actor Lee Kwang Soo stars alongside Vietnamese actress Hoang Ha in ‘Love Barista,’ an upcoming Vietnam–South Korea co-production that blends South Korean romantic comedy tropes with Vietnamese cultural elements.

322 athletes compete at 17th SE Asian Taekwondo Championships in Vietnam

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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322 athletes compete at 17th SE Asian Taekwondo Championships in Vietnam

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.

3 charged with selling pigs infected with African swine fever in Vietnam

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.
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3 charged with selling pigs infected with African swine fever in Vietnam

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.

Vietnam, Singapore share top honor at 25th International Mathematics Competition

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.
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Vietnam, Singapore share top honor at 25th International Mathematics Competition

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.

Vietnam launches national data center in Hanoi, among SE Asia’s largest

The Ministry of Public Security has officially inaugurated National Data Center No. 1 in Hanoi, marking a major milestone in Vietnam’s digital transformation.
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Vietnam launches national data center in Hanoi, among SE Asia’s largest

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 launches or completes infrastructure projects worth almost $49bn across 34 cities, provinces

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.
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Vietnam launches or completes infrastructure projects worth almost $49bn across 34 cities, provinces

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.

Ministop falsifies expiration dates for onigiri, other products

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.
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Ministop falsifies expiration dates for onigiri, other products

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.

Wooden church sets off on slow Swedish road trip to escape mining subsidence

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.
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Wooden church sets off on slow Swedish road trip to escape mining subsidence

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.

200kg deer among wild animals handed over to Vietnam national park

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.
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200kg deer among wild animals handed over to Vietnam national park

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.

Nhon Trach Bridge opened to link Dong Nai to Ho Chi Minh City

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.
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Nhon Trach Bridge opened to link Dong Nai to Ho Chi Minh City

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.

Elevated BRT system proposed for Ho Chi Minh City

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.
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Elevated BRT system proposed for Ho Chi Minh City

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.

Tropical depression makes landfall in Vietnam’s Quang Ninh-Hai Phong

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.
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Tropical depression makes landfall in Vietnam’s Quang Ninh-Hai Phong

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.

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