Vietnam is consistently committed to strengthening intellectual property (IP) rights protection and enforcement to foster a transparent business environment, support innovation, and fulfill international commitments following a U.S. probe into the country's IP practices, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has approved the investment policy and investor for the Vinh Lap Industrial Park project, also known as VSIP 4 Binh Duong, with a first-phase investment of more than VND9.7 trillion (US$369.2 million), a leader of the Ho Chi Minh City Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Saturday.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have issued a joint statement on monetary policy, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining close consultations under the Vietnam-U.S. Macroeconomic and Financial Policy Dialogue framework.

BUDAPEST -- Paris St Germain held their nerve in a cagey Champions League final to retain the title by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties as Saturday’s nail-biting showdown ended 1-1 after extra time, cementing the French side's status among Europe's modern greats.

The 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2026) opened on Saturday evening over the Han River in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, with spectacular performances by the host team Da Nang (Vietnam 1) and reigning champion China lighting up the coastal city's skyline.

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General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, accompanied by a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, on Saturday visited the Singaporean Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Model Factory and the Singapore Rail Test Center, as part of his ongoing state visit to Singapore.

Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to collaborate with CNN to showcase its economic potential, cultural attractions, and vision for sustainable development to a global audience, city leaders said during a recent meeting with representatives of the international broadcaster.

International media outlets have given significant attention to the keynote address delivered by General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and State President To Lam at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday, describing it as one of the most notable highlights of this year’s security summit.

Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have stepped up efforts to address a range of issues affecting the city's tourism sector, including aggressive street vending, littering, unauthorized camping, and sanitation concerns at popular beach destinations.

Amid growing concerns in Vietnam over the impact of social media on children, many people say the focus should shift from imposing outright bans to developing Vietnamese child-friendly digital platforms instead.

A Kentucky school district secured roughly $27 million in settlements from Meta Platforms and other social media companies over claims they fueled a student mental‑health crisis, according to records seen by Reuters on Friday.

NEWMARKET, Ontario - A Canadian man who sold a legal but potentially deadly chemical and other items online to dozens of people who took their own lives pleaded guilty on Friday to aiding suicide, ending the prospect of a murder trial in a case with international reach.

The Castrol Superbike Fest APAC 2026 opened in Nha Trang, a bustling beach destination of Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam on Friday night, attracting over 1,000 bikers from Vietnam and other Asia-Pacific markets, including South Korea, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.

The invitation extended to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam to deliver a keynote address at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday was not only a ceremonial gesture, but also a strategic signal, according to Collins Chong Yew Keat, a foreign affairs and security analyst at the University of Malaya, Malaysia.

BEIJING - The former abbot of a Chinese temple famed as the birthplace of kung fu has been sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined 3.5 million yuan ($517,000) for crimes including embezzlement and bribery, state media reported on Friday.

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TOKYO -- Japan's transport ministry called on railway firms and other infrastructure operators Thursday to take measures against the misuse of high-performance artificial intelligence models, including Claude Mythos of U.S. startup Anthropic.

South Australia, one of Australia’s states, is seeking to boost cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City across key sectors, including trade, investment, energy and education, while also looking to establish a representative office in the city, South Australian Minister for State Development Chris Picton said on Thursday.

Foreign tourists riding motorbikes without helmets remain a common sight in several tourist areas of Da Nang City in central Vietnam, raising concerns over road safety and compliance with local traffic laws, amid broader complaints about disorderly behavior at some popular destinations.

Vietnam and Thailand have agreed to raise two-way trade to US$25 billion while strengthening cooperation across multiple strategic sectors as they move to further deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership.

Mexican Maria Zu first visited Seoul eight years ago to tour the cafes and parks of the South Korean capital, but spent a key part of her latest trip in April in skincare clinics, under the gaze of doctors wielding laser wands and injection needles.

The 73rd edition of Miss World, scheduled to take place in Vietnam in September, is expected to become a major international cultural exchange platform as some 130 contestants from countries and territories worldwide will gather to promote the Vietnamese image, culture, and people.

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Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived in Singapore early on Friday, marking the start of a state visit to the city-state through Sunday at the invitation of Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his spouse.

Crowds of Buddhist followers and residents on Thursday afternoon gathered around Phap Hoa Pagoda in Nhieu Loc Ward, Ho Chi Minh City to release lotus-shaped lanterns onto the water in Nhieu Loc Canal in celebration of Vesak Day.

The World Health Organization recommended prioritizing three experimental treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, including Mapp Biopharmaceutical's MBP134, Regeneron's maftivimab and Gilead Sciences' antiviral remdesivir.

Authorities in Hai Phong City, northern Vietnam confirmed that all 11 people aboard a fishing vessel that sank in rough seas were rescued safely on Wednesday evening.

Despite rainfall across Hanoi on Wednesday night, the capital continues to endure intense heat, with outdoor temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius, prompting many residents to flock to the Duong River to cool off in the water.

Ho Chi Minh City is seeking closer ties with Silicon Valley-based Plug and Play Tech Center, whose network has supported more than 30 technology unicorns, as the southern Vietnamese business hub looks to expand opportunities for local start-ups.

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A court in Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam has sentenced a 23-year-old factory worker to death for murdering a roadside coffee shop owner during a robbery last year.

The Ho Chi Minh City Immigration Office has outlined important reminders to ensure foreigners comply with Vietnam’s entry regulations.

The leader of a Thai volunteer group helping to extract seven divers trapped in a cave in Laos said on Thursday that more oxygen tanks would be needed to complete the rescue mission.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has ordered airlines to strengthen passenger complaint handling and improve customer support during the summer travel peak.