Amazon Global Selling will open a direct shipping route from Ho Chi Minh City to the United States, aiming to help Vietnamese sellers deliver goods faster and expand exports to the U.S. market, a company executive said on Wednesday.

TOKYO -- Home electronics retailer Yamada Holdings Co. has said it will sell a human washing machine, which attracted attention at the World Exposition in the western Japanese city of Osaka, at its flagship store in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district.

TOKYO -- Japan is considering tightening re-entry screening for foreign nationals who have failed to pay medical bills worth 10,000 yen or more in the country, lower than the current threshold of 200,000 yen.

SEOUL - South Korea successfully launched its fourth homegrown space rocket Nuri on Thursday and put more than a dozen satellites into orbit, the Science Ministry said, marking the country's first launch jointly conducted with a private company.

The Miss Universe beauty pageant was hit by fresh scandal days after it ended, with the Mexican co-owner of the contest accused of trafficking drugs and arms and his Thai counterpart accused of fraud.

Masan High-Tech Materials (UpCOM: MSR), a Masan Group company and operator of the Nui Phao project, is helping establish Vietnam as an emerging powerhouse in high-tech materials.

Updated mid-November data from Australia's Department of Education shows the number of Vietnamese students arriving for their first study placement has fallen sharply by 42 percent from the same period in 2024.

Newly discovered fossils prove that a mysterious foot found in Ethiopia belongs to a little-known, recently named ancient human relative who lived alongside the species of the famous Lucy, scientists said Wednesday.

Storm Koto is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain to south-central Vietnam as it moves across the East Vietnam Sea, prompting warnings of high risks of flooding, landslides, and flash floods from Da Nang City to Lam Dong Province.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has issued an urgent notice to the People’s Committees of Hanoi, Hai Phong, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Phu Tho, Thai Nguyen, and Ninh Binh, calling for immediate action in response to forecasts of hazardous air conditions.

As domestic demand for sake remains sluggish, moves to seek opportunities abroad are spreading. One region drawing particular attention is Southeast Asia, often described as a 'center of global growth.' With young populations and rising income levels, countries across the region have become the focus of joint initiatives by both government and industry to raise awareness of the appeal of Japanese sake.

At least 13 people died and an unknown number were trapped on Wednesday after a massive fire engulfed multiple high-rise towers of a residential complex in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district, the government said.

TOKYO -- A second person has died in Monday's hit-and-run incident involving a stolen car in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, it was learned Tuesday.

TOKYO -- In the face of a serious shortage of drivers in the logistics industry, Japan's government and commercial vehicle makers are accelerating experiments aimed at putting self-driving trucks into practical use.

The number of people killed in historic floods across south-central Vietnam has risen to 98, while 10 are still missing and economic losses are estimated at VND14.325 trillion (US$545 million), according to a national disaster management report released on Wednesday morning.

Provinces across Vietnam’s Central Highlands and south-central coast began lowering reservoir levels on Tuesday to prepare for storm Koto, as authorities continue recovering from last week’s devastating floods.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has affirmed that the Vietnamese government considers the protection of children's rights a national strategic priority and is committed to implementing the best possible policies for the country’s younger generations.

Vietnam needs clear public–private partnership (PPP) rules, unified international technical standards, and streamlined project approvals to attract more global investors to its railway projects, according to Germany’s Siemens Mobility, a leading provider of sustainable and innovative rail solutions.

Ho Chi Minh City has ordered all dog and cat owners to register their pets with local commune, ward or special zone authorities as part of a citywide effort to prevent rabies.

Dramatic international funding cuts have thrown the global HIV response into turmoil, the United Nations said Tuesday, warning that new infections could surge.

A New Zealand woman who murdered her two young children and hid their bodies in suitcases inside a storage locker was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years.

Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday launched an English handbook for international film production, marking the first time in Vietnam that a locality has proactively developed a dedicated guide for international film crews.

Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore-based Ant International, a global digital payment and fintech company, have discussed potential cooperation to develop an international financial center in the southern metropolis, with a focus on digital finance and technological innovation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on international partners to work with Ho Chi Minh City and with Vietnam as a whole to advance five major development priorities: capital mobilization, infrastructure expansion, institutional reform, human resource training, and smart governance.

In this mountainous commune outside Sa Pa, where H’Mong women are taught from childhood to embroider the perfect wedding dress before they can marry, a task that can take months or even a year, Sung Thi Lan once believed her world would remain limited to the terraced fields and the narrow trekking trail that brought tourists past her shop.

HP Inc said on Tuesday it expects to cut between 4,000 and 6,000 jobs globally by fiscal 2028 as part of a plan to streamline operations and adopt artificial intelligence to speed up product development, improve customer satisfaction and boost productivity.

Storm Koto moved into the East Vietnam Sea on Tuesday night, becoming the 15th storm to affect the region this year, with forecasts showing it will intensify over the next 24 hours, according to the national weather agency.

A war-era bomb weighing 227 kilograms was safely detonated this week in the Ben Hai River in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam, authorities said, after about 200 local residents were evacuated from nearby homes.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has proposed installing electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations across 19 existing bus terminals and parking yards, with asset-use rights to be leased for seven years through public auction.

LONDON -- Chelsea rolled back the years with an imperious Champions League performance on Tuesday, sweeping aside a toothless Barcelona 3-0 to take a hefty step towards securing an automatic qualifying place and leaving the Spaniards fighting to avoid a playoff.

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Residents across several central Vietnamese localities have just endured devastating floods that caused heavy losses in lives and property. Many are asking why water levels surged so fiercely this year and what can be done to curb flooding and damage.

NEW DELHI -- Indian airlines Air India and Akasa Air said on Tuesday they were cancelling some flights after ash plumes from a volcanic eruption in Ethiopia disrupted operations.

Vietnam’s fast-growing market for child car seats is showing sharp price swings and inconsistent safety standards as retailers move to capture demand ahead of a 2026 mandate requiring the devices in passenger cars.

The Ministry of Education and Training plans to pilot artificial intelligence (AI) education content across the general education system starting in December 2025. At the elementary level, students will be introduced to AI through visual, easy-to-grasp applications.