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Orbbec, a China-based company specializing in 3D vision sensors for robots, has broken ground on a new factory in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam.

Australia is seeking to expand cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City in investment, trade, finance, and energy, new Australian Consul General Kate Wallace said during a meeting with the city’s chairman on Thursday.

China’s Pacific Construction Group, one of the world's top 500 companies, has pledged to provide upfront financing for infrastructure projects in Ho Chi Minh City if they face funding difficulties.

Indian investigators are expected to delay issuing a final report into a deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash by the one-year anniversary on Friday, citing the need to complete an analysis of the plane's engines, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.

Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam have pressed charges against 15 suspects for allegedly smuggling and infringing industrial property rights after uncovering a large-scale counterfeit jewelry operation and a separate gold smuggling ring.

A man in Lang Son Province, northern Vietnam has been charged with violating road traffic regulations after investigators said he crossed National Highway 1 at an undesignated location without signaling and was involved in a collision with a motorcycle, leaving both him and the rider seriously injured.

Vietnam’s electric vehicle maker VinFast on Wednesday opened 66 more electric motorcycle dealerships across 22 provinces and cities, bringing its total number of authorized sales points to nearly 750 nationwide.

Close to 900 cancer patients are currently waiting for radiotherapy at Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital’s second facility, with some facing delays of up to eight weeks as patient numbers continue to rise, a hospital official said on Wednesday.

TOKYO -- Japan's three megabank lenders have announced plans to jointly issue a stablecoin, a type of digital asset, linked to currencies such as the yen and the U.S. dollar, during the year ending next March.

TOKYO -- Japanese semiconductor company Rapidus Corp. will sign agreements with public institutions in Britain and Italy on research and development cooperation, Rapidus executives told Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday.

DAKAR - Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a new health zone in the northeastern province of Ituri, authorities said on Wednesday, as fresh infections underline sustained transmission more than three weeks after the epidemic was declared.

Ho Chi Minh City police said on Wednesday they had coordinated with relevant agencies to receive 33 Vietnamese citizens deported from the United States at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi the previous day.

In Michelin Guide’s 2026 Bib Gourmand selection, which recognizes restaurants offering good quality and good value cooking, Ho Chi Minh City's Bun Rieu Yen is the only venue representing Vietnam’s beloved ‘bun rieu’ noodle soup.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has issued a plan to protect and support children’s development in the online environment for the 2026-30 period, focusing on preventing harmful content, assisting child victims of online abuse, and enhancing digital skills.

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Authorities in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Ward are investigating a viral video showing a foreign tourist allegedly overcharged VND430,000 (US$16) for about 10 Vietnamese donuts in the capital’s Old Quarter, a local official said on Wednesday.

TOKYO -- A team of Japanese researchers has found that Adelie penguins in Antarctica tend to reach new foraging grounds by moving in groups after unsuccessful attempts to find food.

During the ASEAN Future Forum, held in Hanoi on June 9-10, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet both spoke in support of border peace, delivering a message that experts described as a vivid demonstration of ASEAN’s unique diplomatic strength.

Vietnam and Thailand are deepening tourism cooperation with a shared vision of developing a ‘two countries, one destination’ model that turns iconic destinations in both countries into seamless travel routes for international visitors, according to a Thai tourism official.

Known to locals as the ‘Hidden Season’ for the wonders it holds, summer reveals Six Senses Con Dao at its most majestic.

Vietnam’s technology sector is entering a new phase of outward expansion, moving beyond its domestic stronghold to actively capture opportunities across Southeast Asia.

Paris will be the setting next weekend for one of Japan's oldest martial art forms, sumo wrestling, but an unheralded star of the major two-day tournament will be 100 percent French: the 200 kilograms of customized Guerande salt ordered by organizers.

A Swedish investor has proposed studying the development of a luxury five-star eco-resort with net-zero carbon emissions in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam.

Businesses and media experts gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday to discuss how companies could capitalize on the excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup to boost revenue, attract customers, and strengthen brand value.

The DINK lifestyle, an acronym for ‘Dual Income, No Kids,’ is increasingly becoming a notable choice among many young people, particularly in big cities.

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The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has raised concerns over aviation safety after unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and kites disrupted 38 flights at Noi Bai and Cat Bi airports in northern Vietnam on June 6-7, prompting the agency to recommend stronger measures to prevent similar incidents.

Vietnam and Cambodia have agreed to accelerate connectivity in the fields of economy, transport, culture, education, and tourism, while advancing plans to establish cross-border economic zones and special economic zones as part of efforts to further strengthen bilateral ties.

Vietnam and Thailand have agreed to raise bilateral trade to US$25 billion in the near term and $50 billion in the longer term, while strengthening cooperation across all fields, as part of efforts to advance their comprehensive strategic partnership established last year.

Can Tho City in southern Vietnam has called on Singaporean enterprises to expand their investment in several strategic sectors, including smart urban development, which is seen as an area of urgent demand.

OTTAWA -- The Canadian government is launching a new loan program to help domestic airlines deal with high fuel prices and maintain operations and jobs, the finance ministry said in a statement on Monday.

The United States denied entry over the weekend to soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match.

HAVANA/CANCUN - A historically strong earthquake struck off Cuba's northwest coast on Monday, according to official reports, shaking parts of Cuba, Mexico and Florida that are typically not prone to quakes.

The Vietnamese government on Monday issued Decree No. 202, extending the exemption of registration fees for electric vehicles (EVs) for an additional three years until the end of 2030.