The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) has warned that up to 96 percent of current gasoline and diesel vehicles may be driven out of the market by 2030, should the government adopt a proposed Corporate Average Fuel Consumption (CAFC) target of 4.83 liters per 100 kilometers.

A dozen furry dolls strung together on a metal chain dangled from Labubu fan Maki Li's neck as he proudly posed for photos in front of a store selling the toys in central Beijing on Friday.

Forget the classic Frankenstein films, where the monster had a flat head, neck bolts and heavy boots.

Vietnam’s busiest airport, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, is experiencing a smoother-than-usual start to the National Day (September 2) holiday period, thanks in large part to the T3 terminal, which officially opened in April, and a series of coordinated technological and logistical improvements.

The Vietnamese men’s futsal team has reached a historic milestone by climbing to 26th place in the latest FIFA world rankings, the highest position in the team’s history.

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State President of Vietnam Luong Cuong will attend the 80th anniversary of the world’s victory over fascism and pay an official visit to China from September 2 to 4.

Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba, and his spouse will pay a state visit to Vietnam and attend celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day from August 31 to September 2.

The logo marking the 50th anniversary of Tuoi Tre (Youth) Newspaper is being displayed on about 5,000 LCD screens in elevators of buildings and apartment complexes in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang from August 25 to 31.

Da Nang City in central Vietnam will offer steep discounts on accommodations and free entry to dozens of museums and attractions, while Hoi An will host cultural events, including a pottery ancestors commemoration festival, during the country’s National Day holiday from August 30 to September 2.

Storm Nongfa, the sixth to hit the East Vietnam Sea this year, made landfall in central Vietnam on Saturday afternoon, weakening into a tropical depression as it crossed Ha Tinh and Quang Tri Provinces, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

MAKASSAR, Indonesia -- Three people died and five were injured in Indonesia after protesters set fire to a regional parliament building, authorities said on Saturday, as demonstrations pose the first major test to President Prabowo Subianto's government.

Ho Chi Minh City will provide free bus rides on several routes and waive metro fares on Line No. 1 to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2), encouraging residents to use public transport during the four-day holiday.

VENICE -- It took Park Chan-wook two decades to bring his latest film 'No Other Choice' to the screen, but the South Korean director said on Friday the story's core theme of job insecurity was more relevant than ever as technologies march into the workplace.

SYDNEY -- Australian police battled severe alpine weather on Saturday on the fifth day of a search for a gunman who escaped into dense bush after allegedly shooting dead two officers and injuring another at a rural property in Victoria state.

Meta has appropriated the names and likenesses of celebrities – including Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway and Selena Gomez – to create dozens of flirty social-media chatbots without their permission, Reuters has found.

Intel said on Friday it amended the CHIPS Act funding deal with the U.S. Department of Commerce to remove earlier project milestones and received about $5.7 billion in cash sooner than planned.

A tropical depression over the East Vietnam Sea on Saturday morning strengthened into storm Nongfa, the sixth to hit Vietnam this year, moving toward the central coast from Ha Tinh to Quang Tri Provinces and forecast to bring heavy rainfall during the day, said the national weather agency.

Ho Chi Minh City will increase its one-time cash support for women giving birth to two children before turning 35, raising the amount to VND5 million (US$190) under a new policy aimed at addressing declining birth rates.

Vietnam held a full-dress rehearsal on Saturday for a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution’s success (August 19) and National Day (September 2), with troops and vehicles assembling at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi ahead of the official ceremony next Tuesday.

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Around 120 officers and soldiers of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi at noon on Friday to take part in the upcoming military parade celebrating Vietnam’s National Day on September 2.

The Hanoi Department of Public Security has announced that from 10:00 pm on Friday to 1:00 pm on Saturday, traffic will be strictly restricted, temporarily banned, or limited on several streets in the Vietnamese capital to serve a rehearsal for the military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) on Saturday morning.

China’s top legislator Zhao Leji will lead a high-level delegation of the Chinese Party and state to Vietnam from Sunday to Tuesday, during which he will attend celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

Cyprus-based telecommunications firm IPTP Networks has officially initiated its AIDC DeCenter project at the Da Nang Hi-Tech Park, aiming to establish a core infrastructure platform for high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and cloud services.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are considering reinstating four-wheeled electric tourist vehicles, which were suspended on July 1, 2025.

With the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day on September 2 approaching, Hanoi authorities are urging residents to behave respectfully and avoid any actions that may disrupt the planned military parade and celebrations.

Northern and central Vietnam are expected to experience severe rainfall from Friday evening through Sunday, with some areas forecast to receive up to 600 millimeters of rain due to a tropical depression and an active intertropical convergence zone, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Da Nang City has officially launched a pre-feasibility study for a proposed tunnel beneath Da Nang International Airport, marking the first such infrastructure initiative of its kind in Vietnam. The project carries an estimated investment of VND10 trillion (US$379.5 million).

PARIS -- Skyrocketing raw material prices in China have caused shuttlecock prices to more than double in recent months as suppliers struggle to meet rising demand from badminton enthusiasts around the world.

The Ho Chi Minh City Photography Association opened its latest exhibition, titled ‘Ho Chi Minh City – The City I Love,’ on Thursday, featuring 100 photographs that celebrate the city’s people, landscapes, and recent transformations following a recent administrative merger.

Vietnam will provide a monetary gift of VND100,000 (US$3.8) to each of its nearly 107 million citizens registered in the national population database ahead of the country's National Day (September 2), the government said in a directive issued this week.

Police units that swiftly apprehended an American suspect in a jewelry store robbery in Hoa Cuong Ward, Da Nang City have been commended by the city’s public security leadership.

Massive military hardware and disciplined formations impressed crowds at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on Wednesday evening during a state-level rehearsal for the upcoming military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

The roar of jet engines filled the sky over Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on Thursday morning as a squadron of Su30-MK2 fighter jets, helicopters, transport aircraft, Yak-130 light combat aircraft, and L-39NG training jets performed stunts during an aerial rehearsal in preparation for the upcoming 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day on September 2.