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Sumitomo, Toyota eye mass-production of EV battery materials

TOKYO -- Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. have concluded an agreement on the mass production of cathode materials for all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles.

Nobel winner Kitagawa believes in 'useful uselessness'

KYOTO -- Susumu Kitagawa, a 74-year-old Japanese researcher who has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, has words of Chinese thinker Zhuangzi to live by--something apparently useless is actually important.
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Nobel winner Kitagawa believes in 'useful uselessness'

KYOTO -- Susumu Kitagawa, a 74-year-old Japanese researcher who has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, has words of Chinese thinker Zhuangzi to live by--something apparently useless is actually important.

Hanoi breaks ground on second metro line project

The Hanoi People’s Committee held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Xuan Dinh Depot on Thursday to launch the construction of metro line No. 2, covering the Nam Thang Long – Tran Hung Dao section.
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Hanoi breaks ground on second metro line project

The Hanoi People’s Committee held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Xuan Dinh Depot on Thursday to launch the construction of metro line No. 2, covering the Nam Thang Long – Tran Hung Dao section.

In Vietnam, students who insult or assault teachers could face school suspension

Students in Vietnam who engage in misconduct or physically assault teachers could be separated from schools under a draft decree on administrative penalties in education, on which the Ministry of Education and Training is seeking public feedback until Octobe
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In Vietnam, students who insult or assault teachers could face school suspension

Students in Vietnam who engage in misconduct or physically assault teachers could be separated from schools under a draft decree on administrative penalties in education, on which the Ministry of Education and Training is seeking public feedback until October 16.

Historic floods kill 4, submerges 200,000 homes in Vietnam’s Thai Nguyen

Severe flooding triggered by the circulation of storm Matmo has left four people dead, two missing, and roughly 200,000 houses inundated in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam, according to the provincial administration.
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Historic floods kill 4, submerges 200,000 homes in Vietnam’s Thai Nguyen

Severe flooding triggered by the circulation of storm Matmo has left four people dead, two missing, and roughly 200,000 houses inundated in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam, according to the provincial administration.

Top nature group to unveil new 'red list' of threatened species

ABU DHABI -- The world's top conservation body is holding its world congress starting Thursday in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi and will unveil its updated «red list» of threatened species.
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Top nature group to unveil new 'red list' of threatened species

ABU DHABI -- The world's top conservation body is holding its world congress starting Thursday in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi and will unveil its updated «red list» of threatened species.

Vietnam shares hit a record high after FTSE flags upgrade to emerging market status

Vietnam's benchmark stock index hit a record high on Wednesday as the government and investors alike welcomed FTSE Russell's announcement that the country was set to be upgraded to emerging market status.
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Vietnam shares hit a record high after FTSE flags upgrade to emerging market status

Vietnam's benchmark stock index hit a record high on Wednesday as the government and investors alike welcomed FTSE Russell's announcement that the country was set to be upgraded to emerging market status.

Vietnam’s football federation president appointed to FIFA national teams committee

Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) president Tran Quoc Tuan has been appointed by FIFA to the organization’s National Teams Competitions Committee for the 2025–29 term.
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Vietnam’s football federation president appointed to FIFA national teams committee

Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) president Tran Quoc Tuan has been appointed by FIFA to the organization’s National Teams Competitions Committee for the 2025–29 term.

Vietnamese dental group achieves AACI quality accreditation of US

Elite Dental Group in Vietnam has attained international quality certification from the United States, granted by the American Accreditation Commission International (AACI), a leading organization in healthcare quality accreditation.
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Vietnamese dental group achieves AACI quality accreditation of US

Elite Dental Group in Vietnam has attained international quality certification from the United States, granted by the American Accreditation Commission International (AACI), a leading organization in healthcare quality accreditation.

Close-up of severely flooded market area in Vietnam’s Can Tho during peak tide

High tide caused continued flooding across several areas of Can Tho City, including the heavily affected zone around Binh Thuy Market in Binh Thuy Ward, in southern Vietnam on Wednesday morning.
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Close-up of severely flooded market area in Vietnam’s Can Tho during peak tide

High tide caused continued flooding across several areas of Can Tho City, including the heavily affected zone around Binh Thuy Market in Binh Thuy Ward, in southern Vietnam on Wednesday morning.

Japan to launch another positioning satellite on December 7

TOKYO -- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. said Wednesday that they will launch an additional Michibiki positioning satellite aboard an H3 rocket on December 7.
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Japan to launch another positioning satellite on December 7

TOKYO -- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. said Wednesday that they will launch an additional Michibiki positioning satellite aboard an H3 rocket on December 7.

Dutch tourists rescued after getting lost in Vietnam forest following Google Maps route

Two Dutch tourists, who got lost deep in a forest in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam after following a wrong turn on Google Maps, have been rescued by local police and villagers who used a farm tractor to reach them, a senior officer confirmed on Wednesda
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Dutch tourists rescued after getting lost in Vietnam forest following Google Maps route

Two Dutch tourists, who got lost deep in a forest in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam after following a wrong turn on Google Maps, have been rescued by local police and villagers who used a farm tractor to reach them, a senior officer confirmed on Wednesday.

Vietnam incomes rise 10%, but 1.6mn young people remain out of work or school

Average worker income in Vietnam rose 10 percent in the first nine months of 2025, but youth unemployment remained high, with 1.6 million people aged 15 to 24 not working or in education, the National Statistics Office’s data showed.
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Vietnam incomes rise 10%, but 1.6mn young people remain out of work or school

Average worker income in Vietnam rose 10 percent in the first nine months of 2025, but youth unemployment remained high, with 1.6 million people aged 15 to 24 not working or in education, the National Statistics Office’s data showed.

Ho Chi Minh City tests phone-free recess at 16 schools

Sixteen middle and high schools and continuing education centers in Ho Chi Minh City have begun piloting a new initiative that bans mobile phones during recess.
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Ho Chi Minh City tests phone-free recess at 16 schools

Sixteen middle and high schools and continuing education centers in Ho Chi Minh City have begun piloting a new initiative that bans mobile phones during recess.

Vietnam Party leader’s visit to North Korea marks historic milestone in bilateral ties

Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam is set to make a landmark trip to North Korea on Thursday, marking his first state-level visit and reaffirming Vietnam’s commitment to its long standing friendship with the country, according to the Ministry of For
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Vietnam Party leader’s visit to North Korea marks historic milestone in bilateral ties

Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam is set to make a landmark trip to North Korea on Thursday, marking his first state-level visit and reaffirming Vietnam’s commitment to its long standing friendship with the country, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Earthquake strikes Vietnam's Cao Bang, no damage reported

A magnitude-3.4 earthquake hit Can Yen Commune, Cao Bang Province, northern Vietnam on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Vietnam Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center under the Institute of Earth Sciences.
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Earthquake strikes Vietnam's Cao Bang, no damage reported

A magnitude-3.4 earthquake hit Can Yen Commune, Cao Bang Province, northern Vietnam on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Vietnam Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center under the Institute of Earth Sciences.

Vietnam stock market upgraded to secondary emerging status

Index provider FTSE Russell has officially upgraded Vietnam to secondary emerging market status from frontier market, with the reclassification set to take effect on September 21, 2026.
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Vietnam stock market upgraded to secondary emerging status

Index provider FTSE Russell has officially upgraded Vietnam to secondary emerging market status from frontier market, with the reclassification set to take effect on September 21, 2026.

Thousands evacuated overnight as floodwaters overflow outer dikes in northern Vietnam

Floodwaters overflowed some segments of protective dikes in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam late on Tuesday night, forcing the urgent evacuation of thousands of residents as surging water flooded homes and farmland.
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Thousands evacuated overnight as floodwaters overflow outer dikes in northern Vietnam

Floodwaters overflowed some segments of protective dikes in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam late on Tuesday night, forcing the urgent evacuation of thousands of residents as surging water flooded homes and farmland.

Ho Chi Minh City rush hour sends 40+ motorbikes onto sidewalks within minute

At least 41 motorbikes were seen driving on the sidewalk within one minute during Tuesday morning rush hour on Pham Van Dong Boulevard in Ho Chi Minh City, raising public concerns about traffic safety and pedestrian rights.
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Ho Chi Minh City rush hour sends 40+ motorbikes onto sidewalks within minute

At least 41 motorbikes were seen driving on the sidewalk within one minute during Tuesday morning rush hour on Pham Van Dong Boulevard in Ho Chi Minh City, raising public concerns about traffic safety and pedestrian rights.

Ho Chi Minh City suspends bus driver after video shows vehicle on sidewalk

A public bus driver in Ho Chi Minh City has been suspended after a video went viral online showing the vehicle partially driving on a sidewalk during midday traffic, authorities said on Tuesday.
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Ho Chi Minh City suspends bus driver after video shows vehicle on sidewalk

A public bus driver in Ho Chi Minh City has been suspended after a video went viral online showing the vehicle partially driving on a sidewalk during midday traffic, authorities said on Tuesday.

Ho Chi Minh City aims to establish low emission zones from 2026

Ho Chi Minh City is set to establish low emission zones in its central areas and the Can Gio area from 2026, with plans to gradually restrict gasoline and diesel vehicles that fail to meet emission standards.
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Ho Chi Minh City aims to establish low emission zones from 2026

Ho Chi Minh City is set to establish low emission zones in its central areas and the Can Gio area from 2026, with plans to gradually restrict gasoline and diesel vehicles that fail to meet emission standards.

In 2050: Your doctor could be AI

Vietnam’s healthcare faces growing pressure from a lack of doctors, lack of facilities, and an aging population. As AI advances, the country must choose whether to lead or lag in healthcare innovation.
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In 2050: Your doctor could be AI

Vietnam’s healthcare faces growing pressure from a lack of doctors, lack of facilities, and an aging population. As AI advances, the country must choose whether to lead or lag in healthcare innovation.

Police arrest suspect in triple murder case in Vietnam’s Dong Nai

The police department of Dong Nai Province in southern Vietnam on Monday held a press conference to announce the results of their investigation into a triple homicide that occurred in Dak Nhau Commune late last week.
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Police arrest suspect in triple murder case in Vietnam’s Dong Nai

The police department of Dong Nai Province in southern Vietnam on Monday held a press conference to announce the results of their investigation into a triple homicide that occurred in Dak Nhau Commune late last week.

Osaka couple arrested for attempting to import rice illegally

OSAKA -- Japanese police arrested a couple in Osaka Prefecture on Monday on suspicion of attempting to fraudulently import rice, disguising the shipment as mung beans.
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Osaka couple arrested for attempting to import rice illegally

OSAKA -- Japanese police arrested a couple in Osaka Prefecture on Monday on suspicion of attempting to fraudulently import rice, disguising the shipment as mung beans.

Vietnam braces for FTSE decision on market upgrade

HANOI -- Vietnam is preparing for a decision on Tuesday by index provider FTSE Russell that could upgrade its stock market to emerging status alongside China and India, potentially unlocking billions of dollars in foreign investment.
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Vietnam braces for FTSE decision on market upgrade

HANOI -- Vietnam is preparing for a decision on Tuesday by index provider FTSE Russell that could upgrade its stock market to emerging status alongside China and India, potentially unlocking billions of dollars in foreign investment.

Unreachable Nobel winner hiking 'off the grid'

One of this year's Nobel winners is a leading medical researcher who also offers a shining example of work-life balance -- so much so that he might not know he won.
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Unreachable Nobel winner hiking 'off the grid'

One of this year's Nobel winners is a leading medical researcher who also offers a shining example of work-life balance -- so much so that he might not know he won.

Vietnam’s Vingroup makes first foray into steel industry

Vietnam’s leading private conglomerate Vingroup has entered the steel industry with the establishment of VinMetal Joint Stock Company.
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Vietnam’s Vingroup makes first foray into steel industry

Vietnam’s leading private conglomerate Vingroup has entered the steel industry with the establishment of VinMetal Joint Stock Company.

Schools report damage after 21 quakes hit Vietnam’s Quang Ngai in 15 hours

Quang Ngai Province in central Vietnam recorded 21 earthquakes within 15 hours from Sunday night to Monday morning, causing roof and wall damage at several schools near the epicenter.
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Schools report damage after 21 quakes hit Vietnam’s Quang Ngai in 15 hours

Quang Ngai Province in central Vietnam recorded 21 earthquakes within 15 hours from Sunday night to Monday morning, causing roof and wall damage at several schools near the epicenter.

Japanese woman travels solo around the world, 70 days across Vietnam on Vespa

In late July this year, Yuki Nakatani arrived in Ho Chi Minh City after journeying solo through more than 30 countries around the world.
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Japanese woman travels solo around the world, 70 days across Vietnam on Vespa

In late July this year, Yuki Nakatani arrived in Ho Chi Minh City after journeying solo through more than 30 countries around the world.

Captain missing as Vietnamese fishing boat sunk by S.Korean vessel

A Vietnamese fishing boat with 11 crew members from Gia Lai Province, Vietnam sank at sea after being struck by a South Korean-flagged oil tanker, leaving the captain missing and ten crew members rescued by a nearby vessel.
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Captain missing as Vietnamese fishing boat sunk by S.Korean vessel

A Vietnamese fishing boat with 11 crew members from Gia Lai Province, Vietnam sank at sea after being struck by a South Korean-flagged oil tanker, leaving the captain missing and ten crew members rescued by a nearby vessel.

Ho Chi Minh City exhibition showcases centuries-old artifacts salvaged from Saigon River

Around 100 artifacts, images, and documents are on display at the thematic exhibition ‘The Urban Development Process of Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City,’ currently taking place at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum.
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Ho Chi Minh City exhibition showcases centuries-old artifacts salvaged from Saigon River

Around 100 artifacts, images, and documents are on display at the thematic exhibition ‘The Urban Development Process of Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City,’ currently taking place at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum.

Paving Vietnam’s path to food security amidst climate change

By 2050, what is on a typical Vietnamese family’s dinner table and how much it costs could look very different. Amidst a changing climate and growing demand, Vietnam’s food security will depend on how sustainably, safely, and equitably the agriculture an
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Paving Vietnam’s path to food security amidst climate change

By 2050, what is on a typical Vietnamese family’s dinner table and how much it costs could look very different. Amidst a changing climate and growing demand, Vietnam’s food security will depend on how sustainably, safely, and equitably the agriculture and food systems can develop.

French government quits just hours after being appointed, deepening political crisis

PARIS -- France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned on Monday, barely 14 hours after appointing his new cabinet, after allies and foes alike threatened to topple his government, driving French stocks and the euro sharply lower.
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French government quits just hours after being appointed, deepening political crisis

PARIS -- France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned on Monday, barely 14 hours after appointing his new cabinet, after allies and foes alike threatened to topple his government, driving French stocks and the euro sharply lower.

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