On a narrow rural road in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, a chance meeting between two strangers, who shared no common language, turned into an unexpectedly warm half hour that is now charming viewers online.

Vietnam is expanding the use of information technology and digital transformation in the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-31 term.

Transport operators across southern Vietnam are scrambling to revise fares up to avoid heavy losses after domestic fuel prices jumped sharply on Saturday.

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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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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).

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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, 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’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.

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.

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.