Bank deposits by Vietnamese households exceeded VND10.3 quadrillion (US$390.78 billion) by the end of January, while deposits from businesses and economic organizations continued to decline, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Vietnamese authorities have launched an unprecedented crackdown on copyright infringement, prosecuting multiple companies and individuals in what industry insiders describe as a turning point for intellectual property enforcement and the end of the long-tolerated culture of using copyrighted content without permission or payment.

The chief of Quy Nhon Station in Gia Lai Province, Vietnam has rejected conjectures circulating on social media that a tourist steam train service will be launched in Quy Nhon Ward after a restored steam locomotive recently appeared on the Quy Nhon - Dieu Tri railway route.

A new beachfront entertainment and dining complex featuring night-time swimming and sunset viewing has officially opened in Nha Trang, attracting thousands of visitors eager to experience the Vietnamese beach town’s latest tourism offering.

Some of the plants that make familiar landscapes recognizable may not survive by century's end as climate change becomes an increasingly important driver of species loss, according to scientists, reshaping and often shrinking suitable habitats that the plants need to survive.

To avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque and retreated to the comfort of an air-conditioned hotel room to perform her daytime prayers.

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Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security and Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested two suspects linked to a shooting attack that left one foreign national dead and another injured in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on May 21.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday began construction of the Binh Hung Hoa Xanh Park, a nearly 900-square-meter public green space designed to improve urban living and expand green coverage.

Ho Chi Minh City is gradually restoring the landscape of its canal system, which has long been tied to the city’s history and urban development.

Vietnamese health authorities have issued a directive calling for strengthened preparedness and surveillance for Ebola virus disease amid concerns over potential imported cases, as outbreaks continue in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, where 139 people have died.

CANBERRA -- A 39-year-old man has died after being attacked by a shark at the Great Barrier Reef on Sunday, police said, the second fatal shark attack in Australia this month.

MANILA -- Two people feared trapped after a building collapse in the Philippines were alive and communicating with rescuers on Sunday, an official said, as rescue efforts continued.

Nguyen Thu Thao and Nguyen Han Viet claimed the titles of Miss and Mister Tourism Vietnam 2026, respectively, after surpassing 28 other contestants during the pageant’s final night on Saturday in Can Tho City.

Many Vietnamese motorcyclists said their vehicles run normally on E10 biofuel after trying it first-hand, despite online concerns about engine weakness or fuel separation ahead of the nationwide fuel transition on June 1.

In a village west of Da Nang City, central Vietnam, the arrival of mackerel from the coast still brings back memories of smoky kitchens, wood-fired stoves, and a humble dish that generations of families grew up with: slow-braised fish cooked until the bones have softened enough to melt on the tongue.

Truong Hai Auto Corporation, or THACO, has proposed a series of mining projects in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, including bauxite-alumina projects with a total estimated investment of US$4.4 billion, the provincial Department of Finance said on Saturday.

WASHINGTON -- A gunman who fired at a White House checkpoint was shot by officers and died after being taken to the hospital on Saturday evening, the Secret Service said.

Vietnamese dishes including ‘bun cha’ (grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli noodles), ‘thit kho tau’ (Vietnamese caramelized pork belly), ‘nem lui’ (grilled ground pork on lemongrass skewers), and ‘com tam suon’ (broken rice with grilled pork) were named among the top Asian pork dishes in rankings released by food guide TasteAtlas.

The Spring/Summer 2026 edition of Vietnam International Fashion Week will take place next month in Ho Chi Minh City, marking its 21st season with an opening unlike previous years.

Authorities in Da Nang City in central Vietnam will install surveillance cameras at littering hotspots to catch and fine offenders, while also publicly naming litterers through local loudspeaker systems.

“What the Day Owes to the Night (Ce que le jour doit à la nuit),” the internationally acclaimed dance production by French-Algerian choreographer Hervé Koubi, is set to tour Vietnam next month with performances scheduled in Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday launched legal proceedings against a man accused of selling counterfeit Nike, Adidas, and Converse footwear through online platforms including Shopee.

Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and Japan’s KDDI Corporation said on Friday they would jointly develop and launch a new mobile telecommunications brand in Vietnam aimed at young and tech-savvy users.

The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China's Shanxi province has jumped to 90, state media CCTV reported on Saturday.

The first direct flight from Moscow carrying 377 Russian tourists landed in Da Nang City, central Vietnam early on Saturday morning, marking the beginning of a boom in Russian tourist arrivals.

Vietnam stands ready to create favorable conditions for U.S. tech corporations to invest and operate in the country on the basis of harmonious interests, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam told a reception for David Zapolsky, senior vice-president and chief global affairs and legal officer at Amazon in Hanoi on Friday.

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TOKYO -- A survey by a private-sector advisory panel found that women in Japan are more likely than men to view the disproportionately heavy burden of housework and child care placed on women as a major factor behind the country's low birthrate.

Vietnam's Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on Thursday afternoon chaired a working session with the Central Policy and Strategy Commission, and relevant ministries and agencies to discuss strategic directions for the development of the materials industry.

TOKYO -- Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Friday that she was told by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at their meeting on May 12 of plans to grant the Japanese government and Japanese companies access to the Claude Mythos artificial intelligence model within two weeks.

TOKYO -- Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi on Friday announced a new policy package aimed at strengthening measures against foreign nationals staying and working in Japan illegally.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has issued Circular 13, officially adding the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to the country’s mandatory immunization program on July 1.

Starting July 1, all residents in Da Nang City, central Vietnam will be entitled to free health check-ups and disease screenings at least once a year under a new city plan.

T.C. Pharmaceutical Industries Company Limited (TCP) and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation (CVYF) officially signed a memorandum of understanding for the 2026-28 period this week, affirming their commitment to continue supporting community activities and initiatives for the holistic development of Vietnamese youth.