With Ho Chi Minh City’s untapped ‘gold mine’ of the nighttime economy seen as a critical driver of growth, the southern metropolis should move beyond fragmented development toward a coordinated strategy and breakthroughs, heard a thematic seminar titled 'Nighttime Economy: Driving Growth in Ho Chi Minh City' on Wednesday.

Russia is ready to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam across all traditional sectors and expand collaboration into emerging fields such as new energy, digital transformation, and green development, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.

A Vietnamese woman has recovered about US$15,180 after mistakenly transferring the money to a Russian tourist staying in Bac Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, following swift intervention by local police.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday called for deeper cooperation between Vietnam and Russia in railway freight transport and urban metro development during talks with Russian Railways (RZD) CEO Oleg Belozyorov in Moscow.

Ho Chi Minh City needs to establish a distinct identity, adopt a comprehensive development plan, and improve connectivity infrastructure to build a vibrant nighttime economy, rather than continuing with fragmented efforts, leaders of travel firms said at a thematic seminar titled 'Nighttime Economy: Driving Growth in Ho Chi Minh City' on Wednesday.

Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin has voiced strong support for the recently signed intergovernmental agreement to build the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant in Vietnam, describing it as a key project for the country’s long-term energy development and future economic growth.

South Korea’s new consul general in Ho Chi Minh City, Jung Jung Tae, expressed his hope that Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper will continue to serve as a bridge connecting Vietnam and South Korea, highlighting the publication’s role in fostering mutual understanding between the two countries.

Vietnam and Laos have launched a high-level dialogue and leadership program to address three major challenges facing economic development in a new era, bringing together senior Lao officials for policy exchange and capacity building.

Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy is seen as a potential gold mine for accelerating growth and enhancing sustainability, helping extend visitors’ stays and boost their spending, but experts warn that simply keeping businesses open later is far from enough and that significant structural challenges remain.

Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergey Shoigu said Russia is ready to help Vietnam ensure energy security amid global uncertainties during a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Moscow on Tuesday.

Outstanding Russian ballet artists return to Vietnam for the second time, with three performances at Ho Guom Opera in Hanoi on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

LONDON -- Heineken will wind down large-scale production at its Tuas brewery in Singapore, home of its Tiger beer brand, by the end of 2027 and shift it to other sites in Malaysia and Vietnam, the world's No.2 brewer by market value said on Tuesday.

TOKYO -- More than 90 pct of patients receiving Lecanemab, an Alzheimer's drug, in hospitals across Japan have been able to continue treatment without strong side effects, a group of researchers in the country said.

TOKYO -- Japan's Justice Ministry held the first meeting of its expert panel on prostitution control Tuesday, with participants discussing making it a crime to pay for sex.

WASHINGTON -- NASA announced on Tuesday it has canceled plans to deploy a space station in lunar orbit and will instead use components from the project to build a $20 billion base on the moon's surface, while also planning to send a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars.

Bangladesh’s former Premier League player Hamza Choudhury touched down in Hanoi on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of his national team’s clash with Vietnam in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign, sending football fans into a frenzy.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is sending a Trade Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Producers (TRUMP) Mission to Vietnam this week to open new markets, strengthen export opportunities, and secure fair, reciprocal trade for American farmers, ranchers, and producers.

European soccer fans have lodged a formal complaint over the high cost of tickets for this summer's FIFA World Cup in North America.

Female consuls general and diplomatic staff in Ho Chi Minh City have taken part in a cultural program featuring a museum tour, water puppetry, and traditional cuisine, in an initiative aimed at promoting Vietnam’s cultural values and strengthening ties with the international community.

The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran last month plunged the Middle East into crisis, disrupted global shipping routes and spawned a series of headaches for Umar Ali Hyder Ali's used-car business in Japan.

Russia is considering easing visa requirements for Vietnamese travelers to boost arrivals from the Southeast Asian country, the Vietnam News Agency cited Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov as saying on Monday.

The Drug Administration of Vietnam on Tuesday ordered a nationwide recall and suspension of circulation of Nivea Extra Bright Night Nourish, a cosmetic product marketed by Beiersdorf Vietnam, after tests showed it contained an unregistered ingredient.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have approved an investment policy for the Rach Tra tidal control sluice project, with a total investment of more than VND1.23 trillion (US$46.6 million), aimed at controlling tides and improving drainage in the city’s northwestern area.

Food is believed to be one of the most powerful ways to bring people together, and the Taste of Australia program is serving as a platform to strengthen the friendship and connection between Vietnam and Australia, heard a ceremony held by the Australian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City to launch the 2026 edition on Tuesday.

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Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy has long been described as a ‘gold mine,’ yet the central question is no longer what stays open after dark, but what the city can actually offer guests after 6:00 pm.

TOKYO -- The Japanese government Tuesday approved a draft revision to the drone law that calls for expanding no-fly zones to within one kilometer of important facilities.

TOKYO -- The Japanese government said Tuesday that it will allocate 800.7 billion yen from its fiscal 2025 reserves to take steps aimed at curbing fuel prices.

TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to designate more underground facilities as temporary emergency shelters that will protect people in case of armed attacks.

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.