Head-to-head history shows a stark reality that Vietnam’s under-23 team have never defeated their Chinese peers in an official tournament.

Ho Chi Minh City broke ground on the Ben Thanh - Tham Luong metro line, the city’s second link, on Thursday after years of delay, marking a significant step toward the city’s ambition of completing around 187 kilometers of urban rail by 2030.

During a winter getaway to Vietnam, a South Korean couple spent four days exploring Phu Quoc Special Zone in southern An Giang Province, describing the island as a resort paradise of sunshine, sunsets, and sea comparable to Hawaii of the U.S..

NEW DELHI - India's aviation regulator on Saturday fined IndiGo a record $2.45 million, issued warnings to senior executives and directed the airline to remove the head of its operations control from his duties after mass flight cancellations last month.

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Saturday vowed to implement a wave of increasing tariffs on European allies until the United States is allowed to buy Greenland, escalating a row over the future of Denmark's vast Arctic island.

Twelve years ago, a bride and groom invited a group of children into their wedding photos in Vietnam. This month, they found each other again.

ASUNCION - Top officials from the EU and the South American bloc Mercosur signed a free trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, paving the way for the European Union's largest-ever trade accord after 25 years of negotiations.

Michael Carrick made a flying start to life as Manchester United boss against Manchester City on Saturday but Premier League leaders Arsenal missed a chance to pull nine points clear.

The global wave of artificial intelligence (AI) was credited with record export performance in economies such as Taiwan and South Korea in 2025 despite tariff pressures, and HSBC believed the same trend also supported Vietnam’s export growth.

Khanh Hoa Province in south-central Vietnam has approved an adjusted investment plan of more than VND584.7 billion (US$22.3 million) for a flood-control retention lake project in Nha Trang, provincial authorities said on Saturday.

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Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym for «mental strength therapy», just weeks after a car crash which killed two of the former world heavyweight champion's close friends.

The fourth Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV) will take place from June 28 to July 4 in Da Nang City, featuring a more comprehensive scale and drawing around 900 delegates, including more than 200 international guests.

An Giang Province in southern Vietnam is gradually upgrading infrastructure to position itself as an integrated tourism hub linking border areas, coastal destinations, and the Mekong Delta, with an eye on the global market.

Ho Chi Minh City on Friday launched a citywide crackdown on the illegal occupation of sidewalks and roadways, as authorities seek to restore urban order in Vietnam’s largest metropolis.

Under Vietnam’s latest regulations, fines for keeping or letting dogs and cats roam freely in apartment buildings or public spaces have doubled. Yet on the ground, the problem appears far from resolved.

Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to deepen cooperation in science, technology, and innovation with South Korea’s Daegu, as city leaders highlighted more than a decade of close ties and outlined priorities ranging from high-tech development to smart city solutions.

Over decades, foreign investors have poured $180 billion into India via the tax haven of Mauritius. Now, an Indian court ruling is spooking investors as it could potentially reshape the M&A and investment landscape by strengthening New Delhi's hand against tax evasion.

Vietnam International Financial Center (IFC) must open its Ho Chi Minh City facility by February 9, a deadline set by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who also urged ministries and local authorities to act decisively, assign clear responsibility, and avoid fragmented implementation as Vietnam moves to build a dual-location financial hub.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a large-scale ring that produced and sold more than 50 metric tons of pork disguised as high-priced specialty meat, arresting eight suspects in a case that authorities say poses serious risks to public health.

Hundreds of colorful kites filled the sky above My Hoa Beach in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam on Friday as the province opened an international kiteboarding competition aimed at boosting sports tourism.

Hanoi police have dismantled a transnational phone scam ring involving eight foreign suspects, most of them South Koreans, accused of using a base in a high-end residential area of the Vietnamese capital to defraud victims in South Korea, authorities said.

A ride-hailing taxi driver tested positive for alcohol on Saturday morning as the Phu Lam Traffic Police Team, in coordination with An Lac Ward police, stepped up alcohol and drug checks on drivers of long-haul coaches, buses, and taxis before they left Mien Tay (Western) Bus Station in Ho Chi Minh City.

Colombia on Friday launched a $1.68 billion project to develop a so-called anti-drone shield to protect the country from attacks by unmanned drones operated by illegal armed groups, the defense minister said.

The Department of Science and Technology of Ca Mau, Vietnam’s southernmost province, is seeking research institutions and individuals to carry out a major scientific project aimed at conserving and developing seawater crab genetic resources, at an estimated cost of nearly VND9 billion (US$342,760).

YOKOHAMA -- A Japanese research team has launched a trial of 'anime therapy,' a method in which animated characters provide counseling to young people facing social challenges.

HANOI -- Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have agreed to work together on developing new artificial intelligence models and preparing related laws.

The Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City air route held the fourth position among the world’s 10 busiest domestic flight routes in 2025, with more than 11 million seats scheduled, according to data released by UK-based global travel data provider OAG.

SEOUL -- A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison on charges that included obstructing attempts by authorities to arrest him following his failed bid to impose martial law in December 2024.

Brazil's Labor Ministry has shut down three waste piles at Sigma Lithium's flagship mine in the state of Minas Gerais, citing a «grave and imminent» risk to workers and the local community, according to documents seen by Reuters.

Vietnam had about 1.4 million young people aged 15-24 who were not in employment, education or training (NEET) in the fourth quarter of 2025, representing 10.2 percent of the country’s total youth population, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO) under the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance.

Officials in the ancient town of Hoi An, located in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, are considering adopting a new international name to preserve its global cultural standing after recent administrative changes removed its formal city-level government.

Vietnam secured two gold awards and one bronze at the ASEAN Digital Awards (ADA) 2026, standing out among hundreds of regional entries with digital solutions spanning healthcare, banking innovation, and smart transportation.

Vietnam’s under-23 side believe composure and technical play can offset the physical edge of the United Arab Emirates when the teams meet in the quarterfinals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

The ‘Pho’ Museum, a new culinary space celebrating Vietnam’s most iconic dish, has officially opened to the public in Ho Chi Minh City.