Four endangered leopard cats were released back into the wild in U Minh Ha National Park in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam on Wednesday, according to park officials.

Vietnamese tra fish (pangasius) is seeing surging demand in Japan, creating new opportunities for local exporters even as competition from Russia begins to emerge, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

In the wake of storm Kalmaegi, which made landfall in Dak Lak and Gia Lai Provinces, central Vietnam on Thursday evening, thousands of residents in Dong Xuan Commune, Dak Lak spent a sleepless night as floodwaters rose swiftly, submerging houses and cutting off roads.

Good morning from Vietnam!

The Ukrainian Embassy in Vietnam has expressed its gratitude to authorities in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam for rescuing and supporting a Ukrainian citizen who was stranded at sea and later assisted in returning home safely.

Vietnam's exports fell in October from a month earlier, with shipments to the U.S. dropping faster as the trade-reliant country adapts to American tariffs, according to official data released on Thursday.

Vietnam’s PAN Group has sold Bibica, one of the country’s best-known confectionery brands, to Indonesia’s Sari Murni Abadi (SMA), as the Indonesian snack maker accelerates its overseas expansion.

A thick layer of fog covered Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday morning, shrouding the skyline in a misty haze and bringing a cool, calm start to the day.

World leaders meet Thursday in the Brazilian Amazon in an effort to show that climate change remains a top global priority despite broken promises and the United States shunning the gathering.

Maia Spa at Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang has been honored with three prestigious distinctions at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2025, reaffirming its position as one of the best spas in Vietnam and a leading destination for holistic wellness in Southeast Asia.

Belgian authorities on Wednesday investigated drone sightings that halted air traffic overnight at several airports, as flights resumed after hundreds of passengers were left stranded.

Vietnam has introduced fines for causing psychological pressure, forcing family members to overstudy, gender discrimination, and letting pets roam freely, under a new government decree aimed at tightening social order and curbing domestic violence.

Good morning from Vietnam!

The second Vietnam–Cambodia Border Defense Friendship Exchange will be held on November 13–14 in Tay Ninh Province of Vietnam and Svay Rieng Province of Cambodia as a major milestone in defense diplomacy between the two neighbors, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense.

The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the central Philippines climbed past 100 on Wednesday as the devastating impact on Cebu province became clearer after the worst flooding in recent memory.

TOKYO -- Japan's health ministry is planning to deny in principle the renewal or change of residential status for foreign citizens who refuse to pay national health insurance premiums, it was learned Tuesday.

Vietnam could achieve GDP growth of up to 10 percent in 2026 if it maintains disciplined fiscal and monetary management while building on the momentum of 2025, according to experts.

The U.S. government shutdown became the longest ever Wednesday, topping the 35-day record set during Donald Trump's first term, as his administration warned of holiday air travel chaos and threatened Americans' benefits in a bid to force a resolution.

Although Vietnam’s ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products has taken effect since January 1, these products continue to circulate quietly, especially among young people, entailing serious and often hidden risks to public health.

CAIRO -- Thousands of visitors streamed through the Grand Egyptian Museum on Tuesday as almost the entire collection of King Tutankhamun's treasures -- over 4,500 artefacts -- was displayed together for the first time since the young pharaoh's tomb was discovered in 1922.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday broke ground on a US$3.8 million new public park at the former Phu Tho racetrack, aiming to provide recreation and sports facilities for young people.

Apple is preparing to launch a budget Mac in the first half of next year, entering the low-cost laptop market for the first time, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday cleared the way for Florida to enforce a law restricting real estate and land purchases by Chinese citizens, rejecting claims it violates federal law and discriminates against Asians.

TOKYO -- Asian stock markets from Tokyo to Taipei and Seoul tumbled from all-time highs on Tuesday, with investors aggressively booking profits following strong tech-led rallies over recent weeks.

TANGI TASHQURGHAN, Afghanistan - Residents of northern Afghanistan began a clean-up operation on Tuesday after a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake left at least 20 dead and almost 1,000 injured.

PARIS -- Shein imposed a total ban on sex dolls in its marketplace and suspended the «adult products» category after French Finance Minister Roland Lescure threatened on Monday to ban the Chinese online retailer in France if it ever sold childlike sex dolls again.

MANILA -- One person was killed when typhoon Kalmaegi hit the central Philippines on Tuesday, the national disaster agency said, as torrential rains, strong winds and storm surges forced tens of thousands to evacuate from their homes.

Four young Vietnamese athletes will represent the Asian junior pickleball team at the World Junior Championship organized by the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) in Dallas, Texas, from November 7 to 9.

«As a Singaporean fluent in English, Chinese, and Vietnamese, I’ve experienced first-hand how multilingual proficiency can open doors, especially in the world of finance.»

OpenAI has signed a seven-year, $38 billion deal to buy cloud services from Amazon.com in its first big push to power its AI ambitions after a restructuring last week that gave the ChatGPT maker greater operational and financial freedom.

Floodwaters rose again in Vietnam’s central ancient town of Hoi An on Monday but large numbers of visitors continued to pack the old streets, even before residents finished clearing mud from last week’s historic deluge.

Good morning from Vietnam!

Beyond a wide range of shopping deals and entertainment activities, the ongoing Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi has become a magnet for food lovers, gathering specialties from 34 provinces and cities nationwide in one vibrant space.

Vietnamese pepper, often dubbed the ‘black gold’ of the agricultural sector, is on track for a record-breaking year, with export revenue projected to reach US$1.5 billion in 2025, the highest ever in the country, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spices Association (VPSA).

Vietnam’s coffee exports hit a record of US$8.4 billion in the 2024-2025 season, boosted by a sharp increase in global coffee prices.