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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.

Ho Chi Minh City’s AI traffic cameras detect over 3,000 violations in first month

Artificial intelligence-powered traffic cameras in Ho Chi Minh City recorded more than 3,100 violations between September 1 and October 3, local police said on Sunday, in an early test of the city’s automated enforcement system.
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Ho Chi Minh City’s AI traffic cameras detect over 3,000 violations in first month

Artificial intelligence-powered traffic cameras in Ho Chi Minh City recorded more than 3,100 violations between September 1 and October 3, local police said on Sunday, in an early test of the city’s automated enforcement system.

Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam congratulates new LDP chair Sanae Takaichi

Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam on Saturday sent his congratulations to Sanae Takaichi on her election as chairwoman of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a move likely to make her the country’s first female prime minister.
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Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam congratulates new LDP chair Sanae Takaichi

Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam on Saturday sent his congratulations to Sanae Takaichi on her election as chairwoman of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a move likely to make her the country’s first female prime minister.

EU earmarks $1.1 billion in aid to Spain for Valencia floods recovery

The European Commission on Friday said it had earmarked an aid package of 945 million euros ($1.1 billion) to help Spain's recovery from the deadliest flash floods in Spain's modern history.
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EU earmarks $1.1 billion in aid to Spain for Valencia floods recovery

The European Commission on Friday said it had earmarked an aid package of 945 million euros ($1.1 billion) to help Spain's recovery from the deadliest flash floods in Spain's modern history.

Burdensome IRC procedures cost Vietnam opportunities to attract foreign investment

Many investors have expressed frustration with Vietnam’s lengthy investment registration certificate (IRC) procedures, which can take up to several years, compared to just a few days in neighboring countries. This hurdle is increasingly seen as a barrier t
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Burdensome IRC procedures cost Vietnam opportunities to attract foreign investment

Many investors have expressed frustration with Vietnam’s lengthy investment registration certificate (IRC) procedures, which can take up to several years, compared to just a few days in neighboring countries. This hurdle is increasingly seen as a barrier to attracting foreign investment.

Storm Matmo forecast to enter Gulf of Tonkin on Sunday, hit Vietnam-China border

Storm Matmo, the 11th storm to form in the East Vietnam Sea this year, is forecast to make landfall in the border area between Vietnam’s Quang Ninh and China’s Guangxi early Monday, after entering the Gulf of Tonkin on Sunday, according to the National Ce
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Storm Matmo forecast to enter Gulf of Tonkin on Sunday, hit Vietnam-China border

Storm Matmo, the 11th storm to form in the East Vietnam Sea this year, is forecast to make landfall in the border area between Vietnam’s Quang Ninh and China’s Guangxi early Monday, after entering the Gulf of Tonkin on Sunday, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Authorities in Vietnam’s Vinh Long seize over 7 tonnes of wildlife products illegally transported from Indonesia

The Border Guard Command of Vinh Long Province in southern Vietnam reported on Saturday the seizure of more than seven tonnes of illegal goods, including pangolin scales, python skins, animal bones, among others, transported from Indonesia to Vietnam on two w
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Authorities in Vietnam’s Vinh Long seize over 7 tonnes of wildlife products illegally transported from Indonesia

The Border Guard Command of Vinh Long Province in southern Vietnam reported on Saturday the seizure of more than seven tonnes of illegal goods, including pangolin scales, python skins, animal bones, among others, transported from Indonesia to Vietnam on two wooden boats.

Caipirinhas cancelled: Brazil on alert over deadly drinks

SAO PAULO -- From chic Sao Paulo bars to Rio de Janeiro's beaches, Brazilians are on edge after a wave of suspected poisonings from tainted liquor has left people dead, blind, or in a coma.
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Caipirinhas cancelled: Brazil on alert over deadly drinks

SAO PAULO -- From chic Sao Paulo bars to Rio de Janeiro's beaches, Brazilians are on edge after a wave of suspected poisonings from tainted liquor has left people dead, blind, or in a coma.

Concerns grow as Hoi An’s ancient houses deteriorate during storm season

Dozens of century-old houses in Hoi An Ancient Town in central Vietnam have become increasingly vulnerable to strong winds and heavy rain during the storm season.
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Concerns grow as Hoi An’s ancient houses deteriorate during storm season

Dozens of century-old houses in Hoi An Ancient Town in central Vietnam have become increasingly vulnerable to strong winds and heavy rain during the storm season.

30 Indian firms explore Da Nang as luxury wedding destination

A delegation of 30 leading Indian wedding service companies is currently touring Da Nang City, inspecting resorts and major event venues, as the coastal central city of Vietnam rapidly emerges as a premier destination for luxury weddings among billionaires.
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30 Indian firms explore Da Nang as luxury wedding destination

A delegation of 30 leading Indian wedding service companies is currently touring Da Nang City, inspecting resorts and major event venues, as the coastal central city of Vietnam rapidly emerges as a premier destination for luxury weddings among billionaires.

Vietnam may seek retirement of storm name Bualoi following widespread destruction

Vietnam’s national weather agency said it will consider proposing that the name ‘Bualoi’ be removed from the international name list for storms after storm Bualoi caused severe loss of life and property across northern and central Vietnam.
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Vietnam may seek retirement of storm name Bualoi following widespread destruction

Vietnam’s national weather agency said it will consider proposing that the name ‘Bualoi’ be removed from the international name list for storms after storm Bualoi caused severe loss of life and property across northern and central Vietnam.

Meet the man who showcases his mom’s cooking at the Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025

In September, Dong Van Hung, the creator behind the YouTube channel “Am Thuc Me Lam” featuring his mother’s rustic homemade dishes, attended the annual Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Meet the man who showcases his mom’s cooking at the Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025

In September, Dong Van Hung, the creator behind the YouTube channel “Am Thuc Me Lam” featuring his mother’s rustic homemade dishes, attended the annual Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Vietnam faces steep climb in training thousands of English teachers for early education

Vietnam’s education system is staring down a daunting shortfall: by 2030, the country will need 12,000 additional English teachers for preschools, nearly 10,000 for elementary schools, and at least 200,000 more teachers trained to deliver instruction in Eng
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Vietnam faces steep climb in training thousands of English teachers for early education

Vietnam’s education system is staring down a daunting shortfall: by 2030, the country will need 12,000 additional English teachers for preschools, nearly 10,000 for elementary schools, and at least 200,000 more teachers trained to deliver instruction in English, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.

Vietnam deploys supercomputer, AI to boost storm, flood forecasts

The Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration has introduced a CrayXC40 supercomputer and artificial intelligence (AI) applications to improve the accuracy of forecasts and warnings for storms, heavy rain, and other natural disasters.
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Vietnam deploys supercomputer, AI to boost storm, flood forecasts

The Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration has introduced a CrayXC40 supercomputer and artificial intelligence (AI) applications to improve the accuracy of forecasts and warnings for storms, heavy rain, and other natural disasters.

Vietnam’s central bank pledges improved gold supply

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced it will issue a circular on October 10 to guide gold imports, aiming to stabilize supply amid record-breaking prices driven by global geopolitical tensions.
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Vietnam’s central bank pledges improved gold supply

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced it will issue a circular on October 10 to guide gold imports, aiming to stabilize supply amid record-breaking prices driven by global geopolitical tensions.

Recurring illegal dumping plagues Ho Chi Minh City street despite cleanups

A persistent illegal dumpsite on Nguyen Van Luong Street in Go Vap Ward under Ho Chi Minh City has become a source of growing frustration for residents, as trash returns just a day after each cleanup.
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Recurring illegal dumping plagues Ho Chi Minh City street despite cleanups

A persistent illegal dumpsite on Nguyen Van Luong Street in Go Vap Ward under Ho Chi Minh City has become a source of growing frustration for residents, as trash returns just a day after each cleanup.

Bualoi death toll rises to 51 in Vietnam, banks told to support affected firms

The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Bualoi and the floods it triggered has risen to 51, according to a Friday government report, as the central bank urged banks to support affected businesses.
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Bualoi death toll rises to 51 in Vietnam, banks told to support affected firms

The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Bualoi and the floods it triggered has risen to 51, according to a Friday government report, as the central bank urged banks to support affected businesses.

Philippines ends quake rescue efforts, priority now on helping the 20,000 displaced

Philippine authorities said on Thursday that search and rescue operations in quake-hit Cebu province have ended, as the current death toll of 72 was not expected to go much higher and missing people had been accounted for.
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Philippines ends quake rescue efforts, priority now on helping the 20,000 displaced

Philippine authorities said on Thursday that search and rescue operations in quake-hit Cebu province have ended, as the current death toll of 72 was not expected to go much higher and missing people had been accounted for.

Asahi beers tapping out in Japan as cyberattack shutdown lingers

Japanese restaurants, bars and stores are running low on beer and other beverages from industry leader Asahi Group as the impact from a cyberattack entered a fifth day on Friday, with no resolution in sight.
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Asahi beers tapping out in Japan as cyberattack shutdown lingers

Japanese restaurants, bars and stores are running low on beer and other beverages from industry leader Asahi Group as the impact from a cyberattack entered a fifth day on Friday, with no resolution in sight.

Argentine ambassador hails Vietnamese dancer as tango talent

Argentine Ambassador Marcos A. Bednarski has praised Vietnamese dancer Alice Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuong as a tango talent during a media gathering in Hanoi, following her recent advancement to the semifinals of the 2025 World Tango Championship in Buenos Aires.
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Argentine ambassador hails Vietnamese dancer as tango talent

Argentine Ambassador Marcos A. Bednarski has praised Vietnamese dancer Alice Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuong as a tango talent during a media gathering in Hanoi, following her recent advancement to the semifinals of the 2025 World Tango Championship in Buenos Aires.

30-minute rain swamps several streets in Ho Chi Minh City

A sudden downpour struck Ho Chi Minh City at around 1:30 pm on Friday, flooding several streets and leaving dozens of vehicles stalled in deep water.
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30-minute rain swamps several streets in Ho Chi Minh City

A sudden downpour struck Ho Chi Minh City at around 1:30 pm on Friday, flooding several streets and leaving dozens of vehicles stalled in deep water.

Vietnam looks to golf to drive luxury real estate investment, tourism growth

Vietnam is aiming to attract high-end real estate investors and boost tourism by leveraging its growing golf industry and international sporting events, officials and investors said at a recent seminar.
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Vietnam looks to golf to drive luxury real estate investment, tourism growth

Vietnam is aiming to attract high-end real estate investors and boost tourism by leveraging its growing golf industry and international sporting events, officials and investors said at a recent seminar.

Vietnam’s home affairs ministry proposes 9-day break for 2026 Lunar New Year holiday

The Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a nine-day break for the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, spanning from February 14 to 22.
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Vietnam’s home affairs ministry proposes 9-day break for 2026 Lunar New Year holiday

The Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a nine-day break for the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, spanning from February 14 to 22.

Typhoon Bualoi death toll rises to 36 in Vietnam

HANOI - The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Bualoi and the floods it triggered has risen to 36, according to a Thursday report from the government's disaster management agency.
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Typhoon Bualoi death toll rises to 36 in Vietnam

HANOI - The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Bualoi and the floods it triggered has risen to 36, according to a Thursday report from the government's disaster management agency.

15-year-high floods isolate thousands of homes in Vietnam’s Ha Tinh

Sudden floods triggered by storm Bualoi have inundated and isolated thousands of households in Duc Quang Commune, Ha Tinh Province, north-central Vietnam over the past three days, with residents calling it the largest and fastest-rising flood in 15 years.
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15-year-high floods isolate thousands of homes in Vietnam’s Ha Tinh

Sudden floods triggered by storm Bualoi have inundated and isolated thousands of households in Duc Quang Commune, Ha Tinh Province, north-central Vietnam over the past three days, with residents calling it the largest and fastest-rising flood in 15 years.

Flooding persists in parts of Hanoi despite dry weather, drainage efforts underway

Flooding continued in parts of Hanoi on Thursday morning, despite no rain overnight, as drainage systems struggled to cope with the aftermath of heavy rainfall caused by storm Bualoi earlier in the week.
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Flooding persists in parts of Hanoi despite dry weather, drainage efforts underway

Flooding continued in parts of Hanoi on Thursday morning, despite no rain overnight, as drainage systems struggled to cope with the aftermath of heavy rainfall caused by storm Bualoi earlier in the week.

Canada blocks theme park from sending whales to China

Canada on Wednesday denied a request from a controversial theme park to export 30 beluga whales to China, saying the refusal was necessary to protect the mammals from exploitation.
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Canada blocks theme park from sending whales to China

Canada on Wednesday denied a request from a controversial theme park to export 30 beluga whales to China, saying the refusal was necessary to protect the mammals from exploitation.

Vietnam gold, silver prices heat up amid global gains, supply strain

Gold and silver prices in Vietnam hit new record highs on Wednesday, with gold tracking a global price surge and silver rising sharply on supply concerns and strong investment demand.
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Vietnam gold, silver prices heat up amid global gains, supply strain

Gold and silver prices in Vietnam hit new record highs on Wednesday, with gold tracking a global price surge and silver rising sharply on supply concerns and strong investment demand.

A memorable encounter: US professor shares impressions of meeting with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong

Editor's note: This story is written by Shannon Gramse, a professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), detailing a meeting between him, the Vietnamese community in Alaska, and Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong during the top official’s visit
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A memorable encounter: US professor shares impressions of meeting with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong

Editor's note: This story is written by Shannon Gramse, a professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), detailing a meeting between him, the Vietnamese community in Alaska, and Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong during the top official’s visit to the United States from September 21 at 24. It was edited by Tuoi Tre News for clarity, consistency, and coherence.

Da Nang beaches covered in trash after storm Bualoi

Large waves stirred up by storm Bualoi, the 10th to hit the East Vietnam Sea this year, have dumped massive amounts of trash along the beaches of Da Nang City, central Vietnam, leaving the coastal environment in disarray.
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Da Nang beaches covered in trash after storm Bualoi

Large waves stirred up by storm Bualoi, the 10th to hit the East Vietnam Sea this year, have dumped massive amounts of trash along the beaches of Da Nang City, central Vietnam, leaving the coastal environment in disarray.

Ho Chi Minh City metro station parking lots frequently overflowing

The increasing number of passengers using Metro Line No. 1 in Ho Chi Minh City has put severe strain on parking facilities at stations, often leading to full lots and causing inconvenience for commuters.
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Ho Chi Minh City metro station parking lots frequently overflowing

The increasing number of passengers using Metro Line No. 1 in Ho Chi Minh City has put severe strain on parking facilities at stations, often leading to full lots and causing inconvenience for commuters.

At 90, woman swims for life through fierce flood in Vietnam

In a cramped emergency shelter at Kien An Parish Church, the highest point in Ken Village in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam, 90-year-old Ngo Thi Biu huddled on a makeshift bed, trying to gather calm after a harrowing night fleeing floodwaters on Mo
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At 90, woman swims for life through fierce flood in Vietnam

In a cramped emergency shelter at Kien An Parish Church, the highest point in Ken Village in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam, 90-year-old Ngo Thi Biu huddled on a makeshift bed, trying to gather calm after a harrowing night fleeing floodwaters on Monday.

Storm Bualoi leaves 29 dead, causes over $303mn damage in Vietnam

Storm Bualoi, along with ensuing floods, landslides, and thunderstorms across northern and central Vietnam, has left 29 people dead and 22 missing, with economic losses topping US$303 million as of Wednesday morning, according to a disaster impact report.
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Storm Bualoi leaves 29 dead, causes over $303mn damage in Vietnam

Storm Bualoi, along with ensuing floods, landslides, and thunderstorms across northern and central Vietnam, has left 29 people dead and 22 missing, with economic losses topping US$303 million as of Wednesday morning, according to a disaster impact report.

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