Yeast has been growing in the guts of a frozen mummy called Oetzi the Iceman for thousands of years, scientists have discovered, telling AFP they used it to make a tasty sourdough bread.

The Vietnam National Competition Commission has imposed a fine of VND290 million (US$11,010) on Xiaomi Vietnam Co., Ltd. for multiple violations of consumer protection regulations.

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Foreign residents and frequent visitors in Vietnam have condemned the unlawful and disrespectful behavior of certain international tourists, as public discussion grows over a series of incidents involving foreigners violating local regulations and social norms.

Based on the behavior of winds on seven large and hot gas exoplanets, astronomers have obtained the strongest evidence to date that planets beyond our solar system possess magnetic fields, like Earth and five other planets in our solar system.

VinFast has announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA and AI firm Autobrains to develop a level-4 autonomous robotaxi platform, marking a significant step in the Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker’s self-driving auto ambitions and its efforts to address complex transportation challenges in Southeast Asia.

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and World Bank President Ajay Banga agreed Tuesday to deepen cooperation on supply chains for critical minerals and energy security.

Khanh Hoa Province, home to the famed beach town of Nha Trang in south-central Vietnam, is rolling out a packed calendar of cultural, sports, and entertainment events from June through August.

TOKYO -- With Japanese sandfish known as 'hatahata' experiencing poor catches due to rising sea temperatures, fishery industry members in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Akita are urging a fishing ban.

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As Vietnam officially began nationwide distribution of E10 gasoline on Monday, many consumers are seeking clearer guidance on the biofuel blend’s compatibility, performance, and long-term effects on vehicles.

Vietnam Airports Corporation (ACV) hosted the ‘Vietnam-China Aviation and Tourism Connectivity’ program in Shanghai on Monday, seeking to strengthen air links and attract more Chinese visitors to Vietnam.

Vietnam’s low-cost carrier Vietjet has announced a new direct route connecting Nha Trang, a coastal tourist destination in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, with Singapore, further strengthening its presence in one of Asia’s key aviation and financial hubs.

A 47-year-old man in Hanoi has been fined VND7.5 million (US$285) for posting false information on social media claiming that extreme heat caused rice grains drying outdoors to «pop like popcorn,» authorities confirmed on Sunday.

The Digital Finance Day 2026 is set to open in Ho Chi Minh City on June 6, treating visitors to a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and interactive experiences, including demonstrations of deepfake videos, real-world scam phone recordings, and other artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled fraud tactics.

DBS Group said on Monday it would open 18 new wealth centres across Asia by the end of 2027 and upgrade 36 existing centres over the next 18 months, marking the largest physical expansion of its wealth franchise to date.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has unveiled a proposed roadmap to phase out gasoline-powered vehicles in favor of electric and green energy transport, aiming for 100-percent conversion by 2040, while offering financial support to residents and businesses affected by the shift.

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Vietnam maintains good relations with major powers and does not pick sides, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said in an interview with Reuters in Singapore on Friday when asked about the country’s relations with major powers.

Vietnam has granted amnesty to 9,950 prisoners, including 63 foreign nationals and 133 inmates linked to corruption cases monitored by the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption, under the state president’s 2026 amnesty decision.

The Industry Agency under Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has asked automobile and motorcycle manufacturers to review and assess the compatibility of vehicles with E10 gasoline ahead of the nationwide roll-out of the biofuel blend from June 1, while also providing guidance and recommendations to consumers on using the fuel.

Madame Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, visited the Lac Hong Vietnamese language class in Singapore on Saturday and donated 100 Vietnamese-language and bilingual books on culture, history, and Vietnamese-language education to its teachers and students.

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth highlighted Vietnam as a model partner during his keynote speech at the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday, underscoring Washington’s vision for security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

Australian researchers have trained lab-grown brain cells on a silicon computer chip to play the nineties shooter game «Doom» and say they are just scratching the surface of what the neurons could be capable of doing.

SIDOARJO, INDONESIA -- Harwati clasped her hands and offered a prayer on the edge of a sludge lake on the Indonesian island of Java, as dozen of residents gathered to mark two decades since mud volcano eruptions began displacing thousands.

«I thought a decade of navigating those busy streets had entirely desensitized me to how roads function in Vietnam. Then, stories began emerging from the streets of Da Nang, leaving me in absolute disbelief.»

Former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong praised the keynote speech delivered by Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday, saying it opened up new thinking on crisis governance.

Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met leaders of major Singaporean corporations in technology, finance, and banking on Saturday during his state visit to Singapore from Friday through Sunday.

The death toll from a chemical tank rupture in the U.S. state of Washington climbed to 11 as crews recovered the bodies of all nine missing people, authorities said on Saturday.

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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