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Ho Chi Minh City to launch helicopter tours next week

Ho Chi Minh City will officially introduce scenic helicopter tours on Wednesday next week, offering visitors a premium way to admire the city and nearby coastal landscapes from above.

Woman returns mistaken $19,160mn transfer in Vietnam’s Quang Tri

A remarkable act of honesty unfolded in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam when a local woman voluntarily returned VND500 million (US$19,160) that had been mistakenly transferred into her bank account, authorities confirmed on Friday.
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Woman returns mistaken $19,160mn transfer in Vietnam’s Quang Tri

A remarkable act of honesty unfolded in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam when a local woman voluntarily returned VND500 million (US$19,160) that had been mistakenly transferred into her bank account, authorities confirmed on Friday.

Thailand’s Central Retail plans up to 12 new hypermarkets in Vietnam

Thai retail giant Central Retail has announced ambitious plans to expand its footprint in Vietnam, aiming to open up to 12 new hypermarkets over the next three years while doubling the number of supermarkets under its management, according to Nikkei Asia.
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Thailand’s Central Retail plans up to 12 new hypermarkets in Vietnam

Thai retail giant Central Retail has announced ambitious plans to expand its footprint in Vietnam, aiming to open up to 12 new hypermarkets over the next three years while doubling the number of supermarkets under its management, according to Nikkei Asia.

Crowds stockpile fuel in Vietnam’s Dak Lak ahead of price hike

Petrol stations across Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam saw unusually large crowds as residents rushed to fill vehicles and containers before a nationwide price increase which took effect at 3:00 pm the same day.
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Crowds stockpile fuel in Vietnam’s Dak Lak ahead of price hike

Petrol stations across Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam saw unusually large crowds as residents rushed to fill vehicles and containers before a nationwide price increase which took effect at 3:00 pm the same day.

Vietnam expected to pass FTSE Russell review as part of market upgrade process: analysts

Vietnam is expected to pass FTSE Russell’s mid-cycle market review in March as part of the process that could lead to its stock market being upgraded in global classifications, analysts said.
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Vietnam expected to pass FTSE Russell review as part of market upgrade process: analysts

Vietnam is expected to pass FTSE Russell’s mid-cycle market review in March as part of the process that could lead to its stock market being upgraded in global classifications, analysts said.

Vietnam raises fuel prices for 2nd time in 3 days amid Middle East tensions

Vietnam raised retail fuel prices sharply on Saturday afternoon, the second increase in three days, after the government activated emergency pricing rules following a surge in global oil prices linked to tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
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Vietnam raises fuel prices for 2nd time in 3 days amid Middle East tensions

Vietnam raised retail fuel prices sharply on Saturday afternoon, the second increase in three days, after the government activated emergency pricing rules following a surge in global oil prices linked to tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran.

Online reactions pour in after story of US family paying $3,000 each for rural Vietnam experience

Readers reacted with a mix of ridicule, debate and occasional support after a story about a U.S. family spending about US$3,000 per person to experience rural life in Vietnam circulated on social media.
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Online reactions pour in after story of US family paying $3,000 each for rural Vietnam experience

Readers reacted with a mix of ridicule, debate and occasional support after a story about a U.S. family spending about US$3,000 per person to experience rural life in Vietnam circulated on social media.

Hanoi multi-vehicle crash leaves 4 injured, with driver testing positive for alcohol

A car driver with alcohol in his breath rammed into multiple vehicles on a busy Hanoi street on Friday evening, leaving four people injured and at least 10 vehicles severely damaged.
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Hanoi multi-vehicle crash leaves 4 injured, with driver testing positive for alcohol

A car driver with alcohol in his breath rammed into multiple vehicles on a busy Hanoi street on Friday evening, leaving four people injured and at least 10 vehicles severely damaged.

Victoria Beckham shows sheer dresses and sharp suits at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS -- Victoria Beckham presented sculptural gowns in sheer fabrics, tightly cut suits and voluminous coats in Paris on Friday for a fall/winter 2026 collection that played with shape and texture.
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Victoria Beckham shows sheer dresses and sharp suits at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS -- Victoria Beckham presented sculptural gowns in sheer fabrics, tightly cut suits and voluminous coats in Paris on Friday for a fall/winter 2026 collection that played with shape and texture.

Vietnam airport operator ACV says chairman, executive detained over bidding violations

Authorities in Vietnam have detained the chairman of Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and another senior executive over alleged violations of bidding regulations that caused “especially serious consequences,” the airport operator said in a disclosure
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Vietnam airport operator ACV says chairman, executive detained over bidding violations

Authorities in Vietnam have detained the chairman of Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and another senior executive over alleged violations of bidding regulations that caused “especially serious consequences,” the airport operator said in a disclosure.

Train services halted as barge collision damages bridge in southern Vietnam

Railway authorities suspended train operations on Friday after a barge struck the Ghenh Bridge in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam, causing structural damage to the rail line.
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Train services halted as barge collision damages bridge in southern Vietnam

Railway authorities suspended train operations on Friday after a barge struck the Ghenh Bridge in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam, causing structural damage to the rail line.

Japanese tourist moved by Vietnamese police’s kindness after running out of money

A 68-year-old Japanese traveler has expressed heartfelt gratitude to police in Ha Tinh Province, north-central Vietnam after they stepped in to help him when he found himself stranded without money.
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Japanese tourist moved by Vietnamese police’s kindness after running out of money

A 68-year-old Japanese traveler has expressed heartfelt gratitude to police in Ha Tinh Province, north-central Vietnam after they stepped in to help him when he found himself stranded without money.

Fukushima N-plant begins final treated water release for FY 2025

TOKYO -- The Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant on Friday started the seventh, or final, round of treated water discharge into the Pacific for fiscal 2025, its operator, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc., said.
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Fukushima N-plant begins final treated water release for FY 2025

TOKYO -- The Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant on Friday started the seventh, or final, round of treated water discharge into the Pacific for fiscal 2025, its operator, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc., said.

Japan oks bill to create disaster management agency

TOKYO -- The Japanese government Friday approved a bill to establish the planned disaster management agency, which will serve as a central command body for disaster response.
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Japan oks bill to create disaster management agency

TOKYO -- The Japanese government Friday approved a bill to establish the planned disaster management agency, which will serve as a central command body for disaster response.

Japan oks world's 1st iPS cell treatments

TOKYO -- Japan's health ministry said Friday it has conditionally approved production and sales of two novel regenerative therapies capitalizing on induced pluripotent stem cells.
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Japan oks world's 1st iPS cell treatments

TOKYO -- Japan's health ministry said Friday it has conditionally approved production and sales of two novel regenerative therapies capitalizing on induced pluripotent stem cells.

Vietnam, Russia boost emergency cooperation

General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defense, met Russian Minister of Civil Defense, Emergencies, and Disaster Relief Aleksandr Vyacheslavovich Kurenkov in Hanoi on Thursday to str
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Vietnam, Russia boost emergency cooperation

General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defense, met Russian Minister of Civil Defense, Emergencies, and Disaster Relief Aleksandr Vyacheslavovich Kurenkov in Hanoi on Thursday to strengthen bilateral cooperation in emergency management and defense.

Vietnamese exporters struggle as surging oil prices drive up logistics costs

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are pushing global oil prices higher, placing new pressure on Vietnam’s exporters as transportation and logistics costs surge at a time when orders are already difficult to secure.
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Vietnamese exporters struggle as surging oil prices drive up logistics costs

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are pushing global oil prices higher, placing new pressure on Vietnam’s exporters as transportation and logistics costs surge at a time when orders are already difficult to secure.

Vietnamese travelers scramble for routes home as Middle East disruptions cancel flights, drive up fares

Vietnamese travelers in the Middle East and Europe have been seeking alternative routes home after airspace disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East led to flight cancelations and rising airfares.
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Vietnamese travelers scramble for routes home as Middle East disruptions cancel flights, drive up fares

Vietnamese travelers in the Middle East and Europe have been seeking alternative routes home after airspace disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East led to flight cancelations and rising airfares.

Mitsubishi Xpander MT 2026 debuts in Vietnam, priced at $21,700

Mitsubishi on Thursday officially debuted the Xpander MT 2026 in Vietnam, with the completely built-up model imported from Indonesia carrying a price tag of VND568 million (US$21,700).
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Mitsubishi Xpander MT 2026 debuts in Vietnam, priced at $21,700

Mitsubishi on Thursday officially debuted the Xpander MT 2026 in Vietnam, with the completely built-up model imported from Indonesia carrying a price tag of VND568 million (US$21,700).

Ho Chi Minh City to tighten technical oversight of dental clinics

Dental services in Ho Chi Minh City are booming, with thousands of clinics operating and many advanced techniques being introduced. However, this rapid growth also presents challenges in maintaining quality and patient safety, prompting the city’s health se
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Ho Chi Minh City to tighten technical oversight of dental clinics

Dental services in Ho Chi Minh City are booming, with thousands of clinics operating and many advanced techniques being introduced. However, this rapid growth also presents challenges in maintaining quality and patient safety, prompting the city’s health sector to strengthen its oversight.

Hanoi ‘bun rieu’ stall shut over hygiene complaint from Chinese tourist

Authorities in Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi have ordered the closure of a long-standing ‘bun rieu’ (Vietnamese crab noodle soup) eatery on Hang Luoc Street following hygiene concerns raised by a Chinese tourist on social media.
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Hanoi ‘bun rieu’ stall shut over hygiene complaint from Chinese tourist

Authorities in Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi have ordered the closure of a long-standing ‘bun rieu’ (Vietnamese crab noodle soup) eatery on Hang Luoc Street following hygiene concerns raised by a Chinese tourist on social media.

'Taste of the UK' week in Vietnam challenges misconceptions about British food

The 'Taste of the UK' week was launched on Thursday at MM Mega Market An Phu in Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing more than 100 British food products to Vietnamese consumers and highlighting the diversity of UK cuisine beyond the traditional fish and chips.
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'Taste of the UK' week in Vietnam challenges misconceptions about British food

The 'Taste of the UK' week was launched on Thursday at MM Mega Market An Phu in Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing more than 100 British food products to Vietnamese consumers and highlighting the diversity of UK cuisine beyond the traditional fish and chips.

Vietnamese firms wary of accepting orders bound for Middle East

Escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, are prompting Vietnamese logistics providers and exporters to watch developments closely, with many reconsidering whether to accept new shipments to the region.
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Vietnamese firms wary of accepting orders bound for Middle East

Escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, are prompting Vietnamese logistics providers and exporters to watch developments closely, with many reconsidering whether to accept new shipments to the region.

With exams nearing in Vietnam, high achievers emphasize planning over cramming

As students return to school after the Lunar New Year holiday, many are entering a decisive period marked by crucial exams in Vietnam, from the grade 10 entrance test to the 2026 high school graduation exam, which is expected to take place earlier than usual.
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With exams nearing in Vietnam, high achievers emphasize planning over cramming

As students return to school after the Lunar New Year holiday, many are entering a decisive period marked by crucial exams in Vietnam, from the grade 10 entrance test to the 2026 high school graduation exam, which is expected to take place earlier than usual.

3 arrested over illegal hiring of Vietnamese workers in Japan

TOKYO -- Tokyo police have arrested three men for their alleged involvement in employing Vietnamese nationals without work permits at a factory in the city of Fukuroi in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan.
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3 arrested over illegal hiring of Vietnamese workers in Japan

TOKYO -- Tokyo police have arrested three men for their alleged involvement in employing Vietnamese nationals without work permits at a factory in the city of Fukuroi in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan.

Hoi An named Vietnam’s most welcoming destination for 2026

Hoi An, a ward in Da Nang City, central Vietnam and home to Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been named Vietnam’s most welcoming destination for 2026 in the 14th edition of Booking.com’s Traveller Review Awards, which was announced o
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Hoi An named Vietnam’s most welcoming destination for 2026

Hoi An, a ward in Da Nang City, central Vietnam and home to Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been named Vietnam’s most welcoming destination for 2026 in the 14th edition of Booking.com’s Traveller Review Awards, which was announced on Wednesday.

Vietnam wood furniture firms push B2C sales to US consumers

Vietnam’s wood furniture companies are increasingly targeting direct sales to U.S. consumers through cross-border e-commerce under the business-to-consumer (B2C) model, a move expected to help the industry raise product value and build its own brands.
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Vietnam wood furniture firms push B2C sales to US consumers

Vietnam’s wood furniture companies are increasingly targeting direct sales to U.S. consumers through cross-border e-commerce under the business-to-consumer (B2C) model, a move expected to help the industry raise product value and build its own brands.

Bayer gets preliminary approval for weedkiller class settlement

FRANKFURT, Germany -- German agrichemical giant Bayer said Wednesday that a US judge had granted preliminary approval for a multi-billion-dollar class settlement proposed by its subsidiary Monsanto over claims the Roundup weedkiller causes blood cancer.
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Bayer gets preliminary approval for weedkiller class settlement

FRANKFURT, Germany -- German agrichemical giant Bayer said Wednesday that a US judge had granted preliminary approval for a multi-billion-dollar class settlement proposed by its subsidiary Monsanto over claims the Roundup weedkiller causes blood cancer.

Vietnam charges 30 suspects in ‘Xoi Lac TV’ illegal streaming, gambling case

Vietnamese police have charged 30 suspects linked to the online system known as ‘Xoi Lac TV’ with copyright infringement and gambling-related offenses after uncovering a network that was accused of illegally streaming sports content and directed users to
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Vietnam charges 30 suspects in ‘Xoi Lac TV’ illegal streaming, gambling case

Vietnamese police have charged 30 suspects linked to the online system known as ‘Xoi Lac TV’ with copyright infringement and gambling-related offenses after uncovering a network that was accused of illegally streaming sports content and directed users to betting platforms, authorities said on Thursday.

Vietnam’s PNJ establishes $1.9mn financial services subsidiary

Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC (PNJ), one of Vietnam’s leading jewelry brands, has established a financial services subsidiary with a charter capital of about US$1.9 million, marking a significant step in diversifying its business portfolio.
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Vietnam’s PNJ establishes $1.9mn financial services subsidiary

Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC (PNJ), one of Vietnam’s leading jewelry brands, has established a financial services subsidiary with a charter capital of about US$1.9 million, marking a significant step in diversifying its business portfolio.

Ho Chi Minh City reports 92 hospitalized in suspected ‘banh mi’ poisoning in Vung Tau

The number of people hospitalized following a suspected food poisoning incident linked to a street ‘banh mi’ stall in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City had risen to 92 as of Wednesday night.
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Ho Chi Minh City reports 92 hospitalized in suspected ‘banh mi’ poisoning in Vung Tau

The number of people hospitalized following a suspected food poisoning incident linked to a street ‘banh mi’ stall in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City had risen to 92 as of Wednesday night.

Passengers held at Hanoi airport with 12.3kg of suspected gold hidden in underwear

Customs officers at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi have seized more than 12.3 kilograms of yellow metal, suspected to be gold bars, hidden in the underwear and clothing of four passengers arriving from Taiwan, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
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Passengers held at Hanoi airport with 12.3kg of suspected gold hidden in underwear

Customs officers at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi have seized more than 12.3 kilograms of yellow metal, suspected to be gold bars, hidden in the underwear and clothing of four passengers arriving from Taiwan, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

In Vietnam, parents complain after English center shuts, foreign teachers fail to appear

An English-language center in Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam that advertised courses taught by foreign teachers has shut down after collecting tuition fees, leaving some parents still awaiting refunds, education authorities said.
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In Vietnam, parents complain after English center shuts, foreign teachers fail to appear

An English-language center in Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam that advertised courses taught by foreign teachers has shut down after collecting tuition fees, leaving some parents still awaiting refunds, education authorities said.

Property ID cards expected to redefine Vietnam’s real estate market

Granting each property a unique identification code and publishing transaction data on a state-managed information system are poised to fundamentally reshape the rules of Vietnam’s real estate market in the years ahead.
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Property ID cards expected to redefine Vietnam’s real estate market

Granting each property a unique identification code and publishing transaction data on a state-managed information system are poised to fundamentally reshape the rules of Vietnam’s real estate market in the years ahead.

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