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Authorities in Ly Son Special Zone, an island off Quang Ngai Province in central Vietnam, have issued a warning urging visitors not to climb the volcanic rock arch known as To Vo Gate to take photos, citing risks to both tourist safety and the preservation of the national heritage site.
Two people were killed in a house fire early on Thursday at a combined residence and bakery in Son La Province, northern Vietnam, police said.
Forest rangers have returned 144 wild animals, representing 19 species, to their natural habitat at U Minh Thuong National Park in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, officials announced on Thursday.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed fines of up to VND30 million (US$1,140) for individuals who spread misleading or unverified medical information online, aiming to curb dangerous health claims circulating on social media.
The Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang Beaches Management Board in Da Nang City on Thursday hosted the Da Nang International Lifesaving Championship 2026, bringing together professional rescue teams from Vietnam and abroad.
TOKYO -- Tokyo police placed a 44-year-old man on the public wanted list Thursday, a day after he attacked two high school students with a hammer and sprayed liquid at police officers responding to the incident in Fussa in Tokyo.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training has unveiled a draft circular introducing tighter requirements for the recognition of foreign-awarded academic degrees, particularly doctorates, in an effort to address inconsistencies and prevent misuse.
SEOUL - Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported record quarterly profit driven by a 49-fold jump in chip income, saying it expects the momentum to continue as clients spend on AI infrastructure and drive up prices of its memory chips.
JAKARTA -- When Harum Anjarsari's husband finally got through to her phone, he did not hear her, but instead, rescue workers who said they pulled the device from the debris of one of two ill-fated trains that collided outside the Indonesian capital.
The Vietnamese government has issued eight new resolutions aimed at cutting red tape, decentralizing authority and simplifying administrative procedures and business conditions across a wide range of sectors.
Ho Chi Minh City will continue operating temporary public parks on vacant land plots that have been upgraded into green spaces, the city authorities said.
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A dolphin swam close to shore near An Vinh port on Ly Son Island in central Vietnam on Wednesday, drawing attention from residents and visitors, local authorities said.
A fire broke out at a restaurant in central Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam on Wednesday, with five foreign nationals escaping safely and no casualties reported, authorities said.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will pay an official visit to Vietnam from Friday to Sunday at the invitation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday.
TOKYO -- Sexual abuse of patients has occurred at 15.5 pct of hospitals and other medical facilities in Japan, a government survey found.
TOKYO -- Japan's House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to raise the ceiling on fees for immigration procedures, making it likely to be enacted during the current parliamentary session ending in July.
Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday morning simultaneously broke ground on four major infrastructure and urban development projects, while also granting a decision approving the investor for the Can Gio international transshipment port project to mark the 51st anniversary of national reunification.
Australian consumer prices surged in the first quarter as tensions in the Middle East drove up energy costs, while core inflation stayed uncomfortably high for policymakers, keeping pressure on for a rate hike next week.
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on Tuesday sent condolences to Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto following a deadly train collision in Jakarta that left 15 people dead and 88 injured.
Ho Chi Minh City aims to become a global cultural city by 2045, with cultural and creative industries contributing at least 10 percent of its economy, under an action plan issued by the city’s Party Committee.
VANCOUVER - FIFA will increase payments to teams taking part in the 2026 World Cup to almost $900 million, world soccer's governing body said on Tuesday, citing the commercial success of its expanded flagship men's tournament.
Half a century after proudly bearing the name of late President Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City has transformed itself into Vietnam’s economic heart–a dynamic hub where entrepreneurial ambitions are nurtured and propelled onto the global stage.
Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City reported that suspected food poisoning cases at Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School in Tan Thuan Ward had climbed to 46 as of Tuesday afternoon.
LOS ANGELES -- Disney Animation is giving some of its most iconic songs a new voice — one spoken through hands, faces and movement — reimagining classic numbers in American Sign Language to mark National Deaf History Month.
Starbucks raised its annual forecasts as CEO Brian Niccol said investments in faster service and more staffing had lured customers back to the global coffee chain.
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Public frustration is mounting in Ho Chi Minh City and other urban areas across Vietnam as dog owners allow their pets to defecate in parks, sidewalks, and residential spaces without cleaning up.
Police in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have uncovered an illicit operation involving the processing and trading of jujubes, goji berries and several other products of unknown origin on e-commerce platforms.
Ta Puong Waterfall, a multi-tiered cascade in the western Truong Son range, located in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam is drawing visitors with its untouched scenery and community-based tourism offering local food and culture.
The coastal central city of Da Nang has transformed itself into a vibrant tapestry of red and yellow to celebrate the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1), drawing crowds of young people eager to capture the festive atmosphere.
Doctors at the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Hanoi have recently removed a 4.3-kilogram ovarian tumor containing teeth, hair, and bone from a 14-year-old girl, describing it as a rare case that carries significant risks.
A cold front is forecast to hit northern Vietnam late on Tuesday, bringing rain and cooler temperatures just ahead of the Reunification Day and International Workers' Day holiday, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
TOKYO -- Japanese police have taken action against 99 people aged 14 to 72 years in the country as part of an international crackdown on online child pornography, the National Police Agency said Monday.
