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Vietnamese teen places third in global Chinese language competition

A 17-year-old high school student became the first Vietnamese finalist and Asia champion at the global 'Chinese Bridge' competition, placing third overall in the widely-recognized Chinese language contest.

France arrests five new suspects over Louvre heist: prosecutor

French police have arrested five more people, including a prime suspect, over this month's daring Louvre museum robbery, the Paris prosecutor said on Thursday.
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France arrests five new suspects over Louvre heist: prosecutor

French police have arrested five more people, including a prime suspect, over this month's daring Louvre museum robbery, the Paris prosecutor said on Thursday.

Tetra Pak to highlight sustainable RTD coffee solutions at Coffee Expo Vietnam 2025

Tetra Pak, the world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, will spotlight its innovations in ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee at Coffee Expo Vietnam 2025, held from Thursday to Saturday at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center.
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Tetra Pak to highlight sustainable RTD coffee solutions at Coffee Expo Vietnam 2025

Tetra Pak, the world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, will spotlight its innovations in ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee at Coffee Expo Vietnam 2025, held from Thursday to Saturday at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center.

Vietnam’s Tam Anh Research Institute, University of Oxford partner on medical training, research, innovation

Vietnam’s Tam Anh Research Institute (TAMRI) under Tam Anh General Hospital and the UK’s Oxford University announced a cooperation agreement on training, research, and medical innovation in the presence of Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam this we
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Vietnam’s Tam Anh Research Institute, University of Oxford partner on medical training, research, innovation

Vietnam’s Tam Anh Research Institute (TAMRI) under Tam Anh General Hospital and the UK’s Oxford University announced a cooperation agreement on training, research, and medical innovation in the presence of Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam this week.

Gang caught stealing 24 dogs overnight in southern Vietnam

Police in An Long Commune, Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam reported on Wednesday that a nighttime patrol team had apprehended three individuals involved in a large-scale dog theft operation, seizing 24 stolen dogs, all found dead, along with a cache of t
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Gang caught stealing 24 dogs overnight in southern Vietnam

Police in An Long Commune, Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam reported on Wednesday that a nighttime patrol team had apprehended three individuals involved in a large-scale dog theft operation, seizing 24 stolen dogs, all found dead, along with a cache of tools used for the crime.

Puma to cut 900 jobs, initiates business U-turn after sales declines

German sportswear maker Puma on Thursday said it would cut 900 jobs in its corporate workforce globally by the end of 2026, while announcing a series of measures to revive the business and combat sharp sales declines.
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Puma to cut 900 jobs, initiates business U-turn after sales declines

German sportswear maker Puma on Thursday said it would cut 900 jobs in its corporate workforce globally by the end of 2026, while announcing a series of measures to revive the business and combat sharp sales declines.

Indonesia investigates more free meal poisoning cases, after 700 students fall ill, official says

JAKARTA -- Indonesian authorities are investigating food poisoning cases involving nearly 700 children in Yogyakarta province this week, after students ate meals prepared under President Prabowo Subianto's key free school meal programme, an official said.
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Indonesia investigates more free meal poisoning cases, after 700 students fall ill, official says

JAKARTA -- Indonesian authorities are investigating food poisoning cases involving nearly 700 children in Yogyakarta province this week, after students ate meals prepared under President Prabowo Subianto's key free school meal programme, an official said.

Vietnam’s Hoi An floods reach 1964 record level

Floodwaters in the central Vietnamese tourism hub of Hoi An rose to 3.4 meters early on Thursday, matching the record level set in 1964, local authorities said.
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Vietnam’s Hoi An floods reach 1964 record level

Floodwaters in the central Vietnamese tourism hub of Hoi An rose to 3.4 meters early on Thursday, matching the record level set in 1964, local authorities said.

Vietnam to make English compulsory subject from first grade under 20-year plan

Vietnam will make English a compulsory subject starting from first grade under a new national education plan aimed at turning the language into the country’s second language by 2045, the government said on Tuesday.
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Vietnam to make English compulsory subject from first grade under 20-year plan

Vietnam will make English a compulsory subject starting from first grade under a new national education plan aimed at turning the language into the country’s second language by 2045, the government said on Tuesday.

Record 350,000 students refuse to go to school in Japan in FY 2024

TOKYO -- The number of elementary and junior high school students in Japan who refused to go to school in fiscal 2024, which ended last March, hit a record high of 353,970, an education ministry survey showed Wednesday.
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Record 350,000 students refuse to go to school in Japan in FY 2024

TOKYO -- The number of elementary and junior high school students in Japan who refused to go to school in fiscal 2024, which ended last March, hit a record high of 353,970, an education ministry survey showed Wednesday.

Vietnam’s miracle transformation: From rice fields to global green powerhouse

No longer merely a 'low-cost factory,' Vietnam is redefining itself as a hub of green innovation where farmers generate clean electricity, small businesses access global markets, and the Net Zero 2050 commitment takes shape through technology and policy.
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Vietnam’s miracle transformation: From rice fields to global green powerhouse

No longer merely a 'low-cost factory,' Vietnam is redefining itself as a hub of green innovation where farmers generate clean electricity, small businesses access global markets, and the Net Zero 2050 commitment takes shape through technology and policy.

Caribbean reels from 'unprecedented' hurricane destruction

Hurricane Melissa bore down on the Bahamas Wednesday after cutting a path of destruction through the Caribbean, leaving 30 people dead or missing in Haiti and parts of Jamaica and Cuba in ruins.
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Caribbean reels from 'unprecedented' hurricane destruction

Hurricane Melissa bore down on the Bahamas Wednesday after cutting a path of destruction through the Caribbean, leaving 30 people dead or missing in Haiti and parts of Jamaica and Cuba in ruins.

TikTok tops 460 million monthly active users in Southeast Asia, with 70 million in Vietnam

Social media platform TikTok has announced that it has surpassed 460 million monthly active users across Southeast Asia, including 70 million in Vietnam.
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TikTok tops 460 million monthly active users in Southeast Asia, with 70 million in Vietnam

Social media platform TikTok has announced that it has surpassed 460 million monthly active users across Southeast Asia, including 70 million in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s state president arrives in South Korea for APEC Economic Leaders’ Week

Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong arrived in Busan on Tuesday afternoon to attend the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week and engage in bilateral activities in South Korea through Saturday at the invitation of South Kor
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Vietnam’s state president arrives in South Korea for APEC Economic Leaders’ Week

Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong arrived in Busan on Tuesday afternoon to attend the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week and engage in bilateral activities in South Korea through Saturday at the invitation of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.

Japan, US unveil investment projects worth $400bn

TOKYO -- The Japanese and U.S. governments on Tuesday announced investment projects worth up to US$400 billion involving Japanese and U.S. companies, including the construction of advanced nuclear power plants.
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Japan, US unveil investment projects worth $400bn

TOKYO -- The Japanese and U.S. governments on Tuesday announced investment projects worth up to US$400 billion involving Japanese and U.S. companies, including the construction of advanced nuclear power plants.

Artists from Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, Vietnam showcase works in Ho Chi Minh City

Bringing together artists from Japan, Brazil, Indonesia and Vietnam, the international exhibition Art and Culture has opened a vibrant and emotional contemporary art space in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Artists from Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, Vietnam showcase works in Ho Chi Minh City

Bringing together artists from Japan, Brazil, Indonesia and Vietnam, the international exhibition Art and Culture has opened a vibrant and emotional contemporary art space in Ho Chi Minh City.

Party General Secretary To Lam invites top int'l AI experts to Vietnam for collaboration

Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam has invited leading artificial intelligence (AI) strategists, scholars, and experts from the UK and around the world to visit Vietnam for direct engagement with local policymakers and researchers, aiming to strengthe
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Party General Secretary To Lam invites top int'l AI experts to Vietnam for collaboration

Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam has invited leading artificial intelligence (AI) strategists, scholars, and experts from the UK and around the world to visit Vietnam for direct engagement with local policymakers and researchers, aiming to strengthen cooperation in AI-related fields.

Hanoi plans fee for early drop-offs, late pick-ups at public schools

Hanoi authorities are considering allowing public elementary and middle schools to offer supervised care for students outside of regular school hours, with a proposed maximum fee of VND12,000 (US$0.45) per 60 minutes.
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Hanoi plans fee for early drop-offs, late pick-ups at public schools

Hanoi authorities are considering allowing public elementary and middle schools to offer supervised care for students outside of regular school hours, with a proposed maximum fee of VND12,000 (US$0.45) per 60 minutes.

HSBC raises Vietnam’s 2025 growth forecast to 7.9% after strong Q3 performance

British bank HSBC has upgraded its forecast for Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth from 6.6 percent to 7.9 percent following the country’s exceptional third-quarter performance.
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HSBC raises Vietnam’s 2025 growth forecast to 7.9% after strong Q3 performance

British bank HSBC has upgraded its forecast for Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth from 6.6 percent to 7.9 percent following the country’s exceptional third-quarter performance.

Thailand Football Association apologizes for showing China flag for Vietnam at futsal championship draw

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) issued an official apology on its website on Tuesday after China’s flag was mistakenly displayed in place of Vietnam’s during the draw for the ASEAN U19 Boys’ Futsal Championship 2025.
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Thailand Football Association apologizes for showing China flag for Vietnam at futsal championship draw

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) issued an official apology on its website on Tuesday after China’s flag was mistakenly displayed in place of Vietnam’s during the draw for the ASEAN U19 Boys’ Futsal Championship 2025.

United Airlines resumes daily flights between Ho Chi Minh City and US after nearly a decade

United Airlines has resumed daily passenger flights connecting Ho Chi Minh City and the United States after nearly ten years, the airline announced on Monday.
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United Airlines resumes daily flights between Ho Chi Minh City and US after nearly a decade

United Airlines has resumed daily passenger flights connecting Ho Chi Minh City and the United States after nearly ten years, the airline announced on Monday.

Vietnam, Singapore aim to develop smarter, greener VSIP system

On the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong held their second annual meeting on Tuesday, cementing both nations’ commitment to deepening economic cooperation
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Vietnam, Singapore aim to develop smarter, greener VSIP system

On the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong held their second annual meeting on Tuesday, cementing both nations’ commitment to deepening economic cooperation and advancing the next Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP 2.0) generation.

Abe shooter Yamagami pleads guilty to murder

NARA -- Tetsuya Yamagami, who is charged with murdering former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western Japan city of Nara about three years ago, pleaded guilty in the first hearing of his trial at Nara District Court on Tuesday.
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Abe shooter Yamagami pleads guilty to murder

NARA -- Tetsuya Yamagami, who is charged with murdering former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western Japan city of Nara about three years ago, pleaded guilty in the first hearing of his trial at Nara District Court on Tuesday.

Vietnam-funded broadcasting project breaks ground in Laos

A project to build a radio and television station in Houaphanh Province, Laos — a gift from the Vietnamese government to the Laotian government and the people of the province — began with a groundbreaking ceremony held on Monday.
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Vietnam-funded broadcasting project breaks ground in Laos

A project to build a radio and television station in Houaphanh Province, Laos — a gift from the Vietnamese government to the Laotian government and the people of the province — began with a groundbreaking ceremony held on Monday.

Chinese brands flood Vietnamese market

A new wave of Chinese brands is landing in Vietnam with modern business models, trend-driven designs, and experiences that tap directly into the youth’s appetite for lifestyle and discovery.
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Chinese brands flood Vietnamese market

A new wave of Chinese brands is landing in Vietnam with modern business models, trend-driven designs, and experiences that tap directly into the youth’s appetite for lifestyle and discovery.

Vietnam’s islanders wait decades for power as tourism outpaces electricity

Under the blazing sun, fishing boats bob gently in the turquoise waters around the Nam Du archipelago, a tropical cluster of islands off southern Vietnam long hailed as a hidden paradise.
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Vietnam’s islanders wait decades for power as tourism outpaces electricity

Under the blazing sun, fishing boats bob gently in the turquoise waters around the Nam Du archipelago, a tropical cluster of islands off southern Vietnam long hailed as a hidden paradise.

8 family members, including 3 kids, hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning in Da Nang

Eight members of the same family in Dien Ban Tay Commune, Da Nang City, central Vietnam were rushed to hospital in critical condition after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning inside an enclosed room, a local official confirmed on Tuesday.
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8 family members, including 3 kids, hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning in Da Nang

Eight members of the same family in Dien Ban Tay Commune, Da Nang City, central Vietnam were rushed to hospital in critical condition after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning inside an enclosed room, a local official confirmed on Tuesday.

Gold nears three-week low as US-China trade optimism dents safe-haven demand

Gold prices extended losses on Tuesday to a near three-week low, as optimism over a potential U.S.-China trade deal dented demand for safe-haven bullion, while investors looked forward to major central bank policy announcements this week.
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Gold nears three-week low as US-China trade optimism dents safe-haven demand

Gold prices extended losses on Tuesday to a near three-week low, as optimism over a potential U.S.-China trade deal dented demand for safe-haven bullion, while investors looked forward to major central bank policy announcements this week.

China's heatwaves threaten to dry up supply of delicious 'hairy crabs'

YANGCHENG LAKE, China -- The last three years have been the toughest for Xie Dandan and her family during more than a decade cultivating one of China's most esteemed culinary delicacies, the 'hairy crab', named for its furry claws.
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China's heatwaves threaten to dry up supply of delicious 'hairy crabs'

YANGCHENG LAKE, China -- The last three years have been the toughest for Xie Dandan and her family during more than a decade cultivating one of China's most esteemed culinary delicacies, the 'hairy crab', named for its furry claws.

17 rare albino sea turtles hatch on Vietnam’s Con Dao Island

Seventeen rare albino sea turtles have hatched on southern Vietnam’s Con Dao Island, part of a clutch of 78 eggs, local conservation authorities said on Monday.
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17 rare albino sea turtles hatch on Vietnam’s Con Dao Island

Seventeen rare albino sea turtles have hatched on southern Vietnam’s Con Dao Island, part of a clutch of 78 eggs, local conservation authorities said on Monday.

Da Nang accelerates construction of 6 border boarding schools worth $57mn

The People’s Committee of Da Nang City, central Vietnam has ordered an accelerated schedule for the construction of six multi-level boarding schools in border communes, with total funding of VND1.5 trillion ($57 million) from the central government budget.
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Da Nang accelerates construction of 6 border boarding schools worth $57mn

The People’s Committee of Da Nang City, central Vietnam has ordered an accelerated schedule for the construction of six multi-level boarding schools in border communes, with total funding of VND1.5 trillion ($57 million) from the central government budget.

House fire kills 1 in Hanoi

A fire broke out at a residential house in Hanoi on Tuesday morning, leaving one person dead, according to local authorities.
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House fire kills 1 in Hanoi

A fire broke out at a residential house in Hanoi on Tuesday morning, leaving one person dead, according to local authorities.

Amazon targets as many as 30,000 corporate job cuts, sources say

SAN FRANCISCO - Amazon is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning on Tuesday, as the company pares expenses and compensates for overhiring during the peak demand of the pandemic, according to three people familiar with the matter.
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Amazon targets as many as 30,000 corporate job cuts, sources say

SAN FRANCISCO - Amazon is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning on Tuesday, as the company pares expenses and compensates for overhiring during the peak demand of the pandemic, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Messi eyes 2026 World Cup despite age and fitness concerns

Lionel Messi, still chasing international glory nearly two decades into his career, says he hopes to play at the 2026 World Cup in North America, acknowledging his age and fitness will dictate his role in defending Argentina's 2022 title.
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Messi eyes 2026 World Cup despite age and fitness concerns

Lionel Messi, still chasing international glory nearly two decades into his career, says he hopes to play at the 2026 World Cup in North America, acknowledging his age and fitness will dictate his role in defending Argentina's 2022 title.

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