Carrying the hopes of his nation on his shoulders, Norway striker Erling Haaland announced his arrival at the World Cup in typically emphatic fashion, with two goals in a majestic display as his side hammered Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Kylian Mbappe struck twice to lead France to a dominant 3-1 victory over Senegal in World Cup Group I on Tuesday and become his country's all-time record goalscorer.

Egypt were expected to rely on moments of individual brilliance from Mohamed Salah or Omar Marmoush in their opening World Cup match against Belgium but it was Emam Ashour who seized the spotlight.

A Vietnamese-language thank-you message posted on X by inee, the Japanese creator of the supernatural manga series ‘Love Bullet,’ and a new illustration featuring the series’ characters enjoying bowls of ‘pho’ have delighted Vietnamese fans online.

A lion, dragon, and unicorn dance festival is scheduled to return to Bach Dang Pedestrian Street along the Han River in Da Nang City from June 30 to July 4 after a one-year hiatus, local authorities announced on Monday.

Vietnam has welcomed the announcement of a peace deal between the United States and Iran, urging both sides to sign and fully implement it soon, paving the way for a comprehensive and sustainable solution to bring peace and stability to the Middle East, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

About 137,000 vehicles in Vietnam have been recalled for inspection and replacement of defective Takata airbag inflators, but roughly 51,000 of them have yet to undergo repairs, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers' Association (VAMA).

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health on Monday ordered an immediate review and recall of Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula after U.S. authorities linked the product to cases of botulinum poisoning in infants.

SEATTLE -- Belgium came from behind to draw 1-1 with Egypt in their World Cup opener on Monday, with the second-half introduction of record goalscorer Romelu Lukaku forcing the own goal which salvaged a point for his side.

A 'pho' restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City serves chicken 'pho' made exclusively from roosters, a commitment so central to its identity that it is reflected in its name, Pho Ga Trong (Rooster Pho).

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay played out a 1-1 draw in their Group H World Cup opener on Monday after Abdulelah Al Amri's opener for the Gulf nation was cancelled out by Maxi Araujo in a game where both sides profited from goalkeeping errors.

Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it was «Japanese culture» to tidy up after themselves.

Lien Khuong International Airport in Lam Dong Province, home to the popular destination of Da Lat, may resume operations about one week earlier than originally scheduled following runway and taxiway upgrades.

Nearly 1,000 tonnes of garbage that accumulated along sidewalks across Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, are being cleared after the city’s waste treatment plant resumed operations.

Manager Emerse Fae said Ivory Coast's 1-0 victory over Ecuador showed his young side's World Cup ambitions are genuine, after substitute Amad Diallo's 90th-minute winner secured a winning start to their campaign on Sunday.

After three decades on Vietnamese roads, the Toyota Corolla Altis has officially been discontinued in Vietnam, closing a significant chapter in the country’s automotive history.

An increasing number of young Vietnamese, including people in their early 20s, are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, prompting doctors to warn that the disease is no longer limited to middle-aged and older adults and to urge healthier lifestyles.

SYDNEY - Sydney's Coogee Beach reopened on Monday under the watchful eyes of lifeguards and jet ski patrols, after a shark attack over the weekend left a woman critically injured and prompted a safety review at Australia's popular shorelines.

Northern Vietnam is expected to endure a five-day spell of heavy rain through Friday, with the most intense downpours forecast in mountainous and midland areas, increasing the risk of river flooding, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

A South Korean community leader in Vietnam has proposed establishing a South Korean Restaurant Association to support businesses and improve communication with authorities, as the number of South Korean eateries continues to grow rapidly, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City.

Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha, also known as Céline Thanh Nha, has become the first Vietnamese woman to complete the Seven Summits of the world, the challenge of climbing the highest peak on each continent, placing her among a small group of women worldwide to achieve the feat.

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Authorities in Cao Lanh Ward, Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam announced this week that preparations for the third Dong Thap Lotus Festival have been largely completed, with the event expected to attract around 500,000 visitors and help raise the value of the province’s signature lotus industry.

Police in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam have smashed a Chinese-run online fraud ring that relocated from Cambodia, arresting 19 Chinese nationals and seizing equipment allegedly used to target Chinese citizens in loan scam schemes.

Although Vietnamese authorities have dismantled major piracy networks, illegal live streams of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches continue to proliferate online through countless copycat websites.

Vietnam aims for the foreign-invested economic sector to contribute around 30 percent of GDP and about 25 percent of total social investment by 2045, as per a Politburo resolution which underscores the sector’s importance and sets out measures to strengthen its development.

Police in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam used drones to track and arrest a suspect who allegedly killed a 12-year-old boy with a hammer and then fled into a remote forest, authorities said on Saturday.

El Nino has formed in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to strengthen into one of the most intense events since 1950, increasing the risk of drought, water shortages, and saltwater intrusion in many parts of Vietnam in the coming months, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY -- Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in the first heavyweight clash of the World Cup on Saturday, with the Africans confirming their potential while exposing familiar weaknesses in their opponents at a sold-out stadium.

Qatar celebrated their first World Cup point after a late own goal forced a 1-1 draw against Switzerland and sent the Gulf nation into jubilation on Saturday.

The third competition night of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026, themed ‘Culture,’ transformed both banks of the Han River into a dazzling stage of light on Saturday evening as teams from Japan and Italy faced off in a spectacular fireworks showdown.

U.S.-invested Intel Products Vietnam has shipped more than four billion products over the past 20 years, generating over US$110 billion in export value.

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Heavy rain is forecast across northern Vietnam from Sunday evening through Tuesday, raising the risk of flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding, according to the national weather agency.

Over the past more than 75 years, the Vietnam-Russia relationship has flourished in various areas and is transforming a shared historical legacy into new engines of cooperation spanning nuclear energy, science and technology, and people-to-people exchanges.