BOGOTA - At least 34 people were killed when a Colombian Air Force plane carrying 125 people crashed just after takeoff deep in the country's southern Amazon region on Monday, authorities said.

Hanoi’s AI-integrated traffic surveillance camera system detected over 19,300 traffic violations in the three months since its full-scale operation in mid-December last year, the city’s traffic police division announced on Monday.

In 2014, Amazon introduced its first smartphone, hoping to take on Apple and Samsung. Instead, the Fire Phone - overseen directly by founder Jeff Bezos - was scrapped in barely over a year, one of Amazon's highest-profile flops.

The Lac Viet Stadium project in Hanoi, set to become the world’s largest stadium, is rapidly transforming from blueprint to reality as thousands of workers and machines operate around the clock.

As Ho Chi Minh City expands its development space, its tourism sector needs to accurately identify its strengths and adopt a well-structured strategy, with the nighttime economy as a key growth driver to effectively tap into billion-dollar revenue streams.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has floated mandatory medical isolation for nine infectious diseases and a rapid-response process to be triggered within hours of detection, according to a draft decree released for public comment.

An Air Canada Express jet collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late on Sunday, killing both pilots, injuring dozens and closing the airport, authorities said, in an incident likely to intensify scrutiny after a series of recent aviation lapses.

Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam has been recognized as the sixth cleanest airport in the world in the category of airports serving up to 30 million passengers annually, according to British air transport rating organization Skytrax.

Cardinal Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Man, former archbishop of the Ho Chi Minh City Archdiocese, passed away at 5:22 pm on Sunday at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center after a prolonged illness, according to the Archdiocese.

PERTH/SYDNEY - The International Energy Agency is consulting with governments in Asia and Europe on the release of more stockpiled oil «if necessary» due to the Iran conflict, Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Monday.

After nearly three months in operation, the dedicated bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard in Ho Chi Minh City has been met with strong public support, prompting the city to move forward with plans to expand the network by an additional 4.5 kilometers.

As one of the most promising and fast-growing insurance markets in Asia, Vietnam presents significant opportunities. In an interview with Tuoi Tre News, Stuart A. Spencer, Group Chief Marketing Officer of AIA, shares the company’s strategy to deepen its presence in the market by aligning with customers through a shared commitment to 'Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.'

Vietnam is set to host a Pickleball World Cup tournament for the first time, with central Da Nang City selected as the venue for the 2026 edition from August 30 to September 6.

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered various ministries and relevant agencies to intensify efforts to curb market manipulation, hoarding and price inflation in the construction material sector in a bid to stabilize costs and accelerate major infrastructure projects.

After an extended period of research and development, language chain DOL English has launched dolthpt.vn, a free online platform designed to help students prepare for Vietnam’s national high school graduation exam and aptitude tests for university admission.

The National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Hanoi on Saturday announced the successful completion of a rare and high-risk cesarean section on a 60-year-old mother, whose pregnancy involved multiple underlying health conditions.

A flower trader in Vinh Long Province, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, has turned in a lost backpack containing a Rolex watch, jewelry, and personal papers to police for return to its owner.

The human body has strict mechanisms to prevent overhydration, which is why drinking two liters of plain water at once feels nearly impossible, while consuming large amounts of beer can happen more easily, a Vietnamese doctor explained.

Six years after launching VietConnect to link Vietnamese professionals worldwide, Milly Nguyen is taking the next step. With the debut of Spaces Connect, she is transforming a community-driven platform into a space for practical support, connecting people across borders through services, data and shared opportunities.

The Criminal Police Division under the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Public Security has teamed up with border gate police at Tan Son Nhat International Airport to arrest a Chinese man suspected of murder before he could board a flight out of Vietnam.

More than 10 lorries, container trucks, and other heavy vehicles traveling on the North-South Expressway in Quang Tri Province, northern Vietnam, had their windshields smashed after large rocks struck them on Saturday night.

Vietnam’s aviation sector is facing rising fuel costs and a risk of supply shortages after escalating tensions in the Middle East, the country’s aviation authority said.

Can Tho City, southern Vietnam has announced plans to begin construction of two large-scale resort projects this year, including the 2,945-hectare Mekong City development which will accommodate up to 300,000 residents.

Hanoi Metro said more than 5.7 million passenger trips have used its smart ticketing system after eight months of deployment across two urban rail lines.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested and prosecuted a 31-year-old man for allegedly assaulting a female shipper after a dispute over the delivery of an order of goods.

Vietnam’s rapidly expanding film market drew interest from international filmmakers at the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) 2026, increasingly sparking curiosity about its potential as a production destination in Southeast Asia.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has announced plans to study staggered work schedules and the relocation of schools and hospitals out of the city center to reduce congestion, as part of a broader strategy to improve traffic flow starting in 2026.

PetroVietnam Gas (PV Gas) said it has secured liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports from the United States and Australia, including a nearly 38,000-tonne cargo from Australia having arrived on Friday, to support domestic supply.

TOKYO -- The Japanese government resumed subsidies for oil wholesalers on Thursday, aiming to lower retail gasoline prices to around 170 yen per liter amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

TOKYO -- The Japan Tourism Agency plans to set up an expert panel to draft guidelines for a dual pricing system charging higher fees at tourist facilities for foreign nationals and visitors from outside the local areas, Jiji Press learned Thursday.

The European Commission (EC) has given initial recognition to Vietnam’s efforts in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, following its fifth inspection of the country’s anti-IUU measures from March 9 to 19, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.

Da Nang International Airport in Da Nang City, central Vietnam has been named among the top 100 airports worldwide for the third consecutive year, according to the 2026 World Airport Awards by Skytrax.

The fourth Vietnamese Banh Mi Festival is set to take place at Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City from April 23 to 26, with more than 200,000 visitors expected to join.

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered stronger fuel and energy conservation measures and the accelerated adoption of electric transport, according to a government directive.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has instructed Vietnamese embassies in Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar to open online registration systems to collect requests from citizens wishing to return home or travel to third countries, as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate.