Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung, serving as special envoy of Communist Party of Vietnam General Secretary To Lam, met senior leaders of two major Russian political parties in Moscow on Tuesday, underscoring efforts to deepen inter-party cooperation and reinforce the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have temporarily seized a drone operated by a 36-year-old man who repeatedly flew it into restricted airspace near Da Nang International Airport, an act that raised serious aviation safety concerns and may result in a fine of up to about US$1,530.

A footballer acted on a wing and a prayer when he gave emergency CPR to a seagull after it was hit by a ball during a match in Istanbul this week -- reviving the bird.

Two people were seriously injured on Tuesday afternoon when a large tree collapsed in Ly Tu Trong Park, located beside Hanoi’s iconic West Lake.

Flights approaching Da Nang International Airport were forced to delay landings and take-offs late on Tuesday after an unauthorized drone appeared in the central Vietnamese city’s airspace.

Cai Rang Floating Market, the last remaining floating market in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, is at risk of declining even faster because of the very tourism operators who depend on it.

Four soccer games in Mexico were postponed after violence flared near Guadalajara in the wake of a military operation that left cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera dead, with FIFA monitoring the situation in the host city for the 2026 World Cup.

Ho Chi Minh City has planned to complete its digital infrastructure, data platforms, and cybersecurity framework, with 5G coverage expected to reach 95 percent of the population and 6G technology to be piloted in selected areas this year.

Vietnam have narrowly won a fan vote for the greatest moment in Asian women’s football history, organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ahead of next month’s 2026 Women’s Asian Cup in Australia.

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Several major attractions in Can Tho City including Ninh Kieu Wharf and Cai Rang Floating Market, will be equipped with high-speed public Wi-Fi to support tourism and digital transformation.

BERLIN -- The Japanese government is eager to promote Japanese companies' entry into Europe's thriving defense market through industrial partnerships as part of its efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities.

The city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence this past weekend, alongside other parts of Mexico, after an army raid left a notorious drug lord dead.

Southern Vietnamese provinces and cities, including Ho Chi Minh City, are forecast to experience unusual heavy rains from Thursday to Saturday due to atmospheric disturbances, according to the Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Station.

«In a foreign land, that bowl of ‘pho’ not only soothed my nostalgia for the flavors of home but also helped me feel more connected to my foreign friends.»

The Vietnam Taekwondo Federation (VTF) has been granted a significant honor by the World Taekwondo (WT), becoming the first member federation selected to host an international coach training course and a seminar on newly updated competition rules in 2026.

Air tickets from northern and central Vietnam to Ho Chi Minh City, the southern economic hub, have remained in short supply, with prices staying high since the end of the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

New car sales in Europe fell year-on-year in January for the first time since June, weighed by declines in major markets including Germany, France, Belgium and Poland, data from the European auto lobby ACEA showed on Tuesday.

NEW DELHI -- Technical incidents such as engine oil and fuel leaks affecting Air India flights reached the highest rate in at least 14 months in January, a company document shows, underscoring growing strain on the carrier's revamp ambitions.

TORONTO - Canada summoned top officials from OpenAI for a meeting about the company's safety protocols, a Canadian official said on Monday, after the ChatGPT maker said it did not reach out to police about an account it banned last year belonging to mass shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar.

Ho Chi Minh City recorded a 43-percent year-on-year decline in road traffic fatalities during the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from February 14 to 22, local authorities said on Monday.

Vietnamese conglomerate Truong Hai Group Corporation (THACO) on Monday inaugurated three new factories in Da Nang with a combined investment of US$70 million, and shipped nearly 500 containers of goods to international markets.

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The Vietnamese Ministry of Construction has urged deeper analysis of the proposed Ho Chi Minh City-Can Tho railway, whose projected investment is about US$9 billion, to ensure investment efficiency and smooth implementation, Deputy Minister Bui Xuan Dung said at a recent meeting on the project’s pre-feasibility study.

New tariff measures introduced by the Trump administration suggest global trade tensions are unlikely to ease soon, even after a major court ruling challenged earlier duties, raising concerns that Vietnamese businesses must prepare for a more complex and prolonged tariff environment.

Vietnam’s automotive market is poised for a vibrant year in 2026 as a wave of new models prepares to enter the market, including hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs).

A 21-year-old man has saved four patients through organ donation after brain death, following a series of transplant surgeries performed during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday at Viet Duc Friendship Hospital in Hanoi.

The European Commission demanded on Sunday that the United States stick to the terms of an EU-U.S. trade deal reached last year, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's global tariffs and he responded with new levies across the board.

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More than 100 beachgoers were rescued after being swept away by strong waves while swimming in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City from February 17 to 21 during the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on Sunday clarified Vietnam’s reaction to the European Union (EU)’s addition of the country to the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.

Chinese chess (xiangqi), a long-standing traditional mind sport, was staged in a human-chess format for the first time at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square in Hanoi, captivating locals and international visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

A prolonged heatwave is sweeping across southern Vietnam, with temperatures climbing to as high as 37 degrees Celsius and expected to persist through February 27, according to the southern weather center.

Exporters from Vietnam earned more than US$50 million from tilapia shipments to the United States in 2025, as shifting global supply and high tariffs on rival producers created new opportunities for Vietnamese businesses.

In the ancient town of Hoi An in central Vietnam, where the old lanes carry both memory and movement, there is a restaurant chain popular with international visitors, known to many as Mango. It is not the kind of place that tries too hard to stand out, yet it stays with people.