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Zhejiang Haotao Technology Co., Ltd., based in Zhejiang, China has submitted an industrial design registration for a compact electric vehicle, planning to debut the model in the Vietnamese market, according to records from the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam.

The Michelin Guide’s decision to leave banh mi out of its Vietnam selection for a fourth consecutive year has sparked debate among the public, especially as the iconic Vietnamese sandwich has received Michelin recognition in several countries despite being overlooked in its homeland.

Ho Chi Minh City has launched a month-long campaign against drug-related crimes, aiming to build drug-free communities and move toward the ambitious goal of a drug-free city by 2030.

A Ho Chi Minh City resident has claimed a Vietlott jackpot worth over VND83.5 billion (US$3.2 million), becoming the Vietnamese computerized lottery operator’s largest prize winner to publicly reveal his identity instead of wearing a mask during the award ceremony.

LA PRYOR, Texas/MEXICO CITY - A second case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite was confirmed in Texas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday, emerging just miles from where the first U.S. detection in decades was reported this week.

BAF Vietnam Agriculture JSC proposed developing up to five high-rise pig farming facilities in Hanoi at a meeting between Hanoi vice-chairman Bui Duy Cuong and the municipal Department of Agriculture and Environment on Thursday.

Authorities in Vinh Long Province, southern Vietnam have launched construction of a waste-to-energy plant with a price tag of VND1.919 trillion (US$72.8 million), marking a major step in shifting from traditional landfill disposal to modern energy recovery technology.

Vietnam and China have emphasized the importance of faithfully implementing the common understandings reached by senior leaders of the two countries, improving the management of maritime differences, and maintaining peace and stability in the East Vietnam Sea and the wider region.

Rising demand for global payment solutions is drawing strong interest from both Vietnamese consumers and international visitors at the Digital Finance Day 2026 in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.

Tourism in Ho Tram, a premier resort destination in Ho Chi Minh City, has been affected after several metric tons of water hyacinths and marine waste washed ashore along its beaches on Friday morning.

The global discourse surrounding artificial intelligence has fundamentally shifted. It is no longer just a race for hardware dominance or a competition of sheer computational scale; it is a battle for strategic autonomy and human-centered design.

Several recent cases involving foreign nationals violating the law in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City may be isolated incidents, but they have sparked broader concerns about respect for local regulations and public order. Beyond the individual offenses, the incidents serve as a reminder of the need to balance Vietnam’s welcoming image with consistent law enforcement.

KATHMANDU - The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is worried about its declining population and has announced cash incentives to families to produce more children.

Northern Vietnam could experience a brief return of intense heat this weekend before a widespread spell of heavy rain arrives early next week, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Authorities in Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City, central Vietnam are investigating an incident involving a foreign female tourist who donned traditional Vietnamese 'ao dai' paired with a bikini while visiting Hoi An Ancient Town.

When billions of fans tune in to the 2026 World Cup, they will be witnessing the culmination of a global grass-growing mission that has scientists, farmers and turf specialists sweating as much as the players.

The Digital Finance Day 2026 will kick off on Saturday along Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together financial institutions, tech firms, and consumers in a large-scale public event dedicated to digital financial services.

Australia's corporate regulator said on Friday it had launched a formal investigation into three KPMG Australia partners linked to whistleblower allegations the accounting firm misused confidential client data to win lucrative audit contracts.

Traffic police in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam have imposed a fine of VND5.9 million (US$224) on a passenger bus driver after a video went viral, showing the man singing karaoke with a microphone while driving.

Authorities in Xuan Thoi Son Commune, Ho Chi Minh City will install additional surveillance cameras along trash-ridden routes encircling the Hoc Mon wholesale market to identify illegal dumping, road encroachment and promptly tackle violators.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that a recent conclusion by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding alleged forced labor practices does not accurately reflect the situation in Vietnam, emphasizing the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen labor standards and protect workers’ rights.

Japanese homemaker Maki Watanabe carefully pours into a plastic bottle the oil she used to cook her deep-fried aubergines, doing her part in her Tokyo kitchen for a national effort to ramp up production of eco-friendly jet fuel.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to develop a night-time economy in Can Gio centered on the area’s coastal identity, local culture, and unique mangrove ecosystem, aiming to extend visitors’ stays, increase tourism spending, and support sustainable growth.

Soccer fans looking to bring the party to World Cup games will have to go without vuvuzelas, with FIFA banning the plastic horns from venues in the U.S., Canada and Mexico in its stadium code of conduct.

FRANKFURT - Several staff members were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing 787 jetliner unexpectedly collapsed at a gate at Frankfurt airport on Thursday, its operator Lufthansa said.

DARTFORD, ENGLAND -- Amazon (AMZN.O) on Thursday unveiled an upgraded AI-powered mobile robot for its warehouses that can respond to conversational prompts, as part of a €10 billion ($11.6 billion) investment in its European fulfilment network.

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Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province, home to the famed beach town of Nha Trang in south-central Vietnam, have ordered travel companies to stop organizing or promoting tours to Binh Ba Island, Binh Hung Island, and Hoi Cape in Nam Cam Ranh Commune, citing national security concerns.

Ho Chi Minh City held a tree-planting ceremony on Thursday under its ‘Great Unity Garden’ model as part of efforts to promote a greener lifestyle in response to World Environment Day on June 5.

The first Dong Thap Fruit Festival, themed ‘Land of Sweet Fruits,’ will take place from Friday to Monday next week at Hung Vuong Square in Dao Thanh Ward, Dong Thap Province, offering locals and visitors a vibrant showcase of the southern Vietnamese province’s fruits and agricultural achievements.

Vietnamese workers are hoping for a shorter standard workweek of 40-44 hours and two additional days off during the National Day holiday, with labor representatives arguing that the changes could improve well-being and ultimately enhance productivity, a senior labor union official said on Thursday.

FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.

Dry weather is disrupting crop planting across Asia, raising concerns about food supplies in the world's most populous region, and an expected severe El Nino weather pattern could inflict more damage.

Vietnamese authorities are stepping up efforts to combat intellectual property (IP) infringement after enforcement agencies uncovered more than 2,000 suspected violations, underscoring mounting challenges posed by online piracy and digital copyright breaches.