Outgoing South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Young Sam has been awarded the 'For the Cause of Vietnam's Diplomacy' insignia by the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in recognition of his contributions to strengthening bilateral relations during his tenure.

The chairman of the Mekong Delta Tourism Association has called for a comprehensive review of waterway tourism safety following the fatal speedboat capsizing in Phu Quoc Special Zone in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam that claimed the lives of 15 Indian tourists last week, warning that significant gaps remain in current safety practices.

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Hanoi police have arrested three senior executives of the Writers’ Association Publishing House as part of an expanded investigation into violations related to the book 'Chuyen voi Thanh – Loi ke moi ve anh sang,' whose content distorts Vietnam's history, insults senior Party and state leaders, and breaches national security laws.

An increasing number of businesses on many tourist streets in Da Nang City, central Vietnam are displaying signs only in Korean, Chinese, or English, leaving some Vietnamese visitors unable to identify shops, despite regulations requiring Vietnamese to be the primary language on commercial signage.

United States retail giant Walmart is expanding its search for Vietnamese suppliers as part of a global sourcing diversification strategy, creating opportunities for local manufacturers to join its worldwide distribution network, which serves about 280 million customers and members each week, according to Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Japanese rice varieties are showing promising adaptability in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta after three pilot growing seasons, raising the prospect of larger-scale cultivation in Vinh Long Province.

Vietnamese investigators have charged the owners of three prominent jewelry businesses, including Kim Ly, Ngoc Tam, and Ngoc Chau Au, in Ho Chi Minh City, following an expanded probe into a transnational diamond smuggling network allegedly operated by Indian nationals from Hong Kong.

Several electronics retailers in Ho Chi Minh City are offering display TVs at prices starting from VND1.5 million (US$57) as they clear out showroom models, though limited warranty coverage has made some customers cautious about purchasing them.

A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed «Gus» sold Tuesday for $50.1 million at Sotheby's in New York, making it the most valuable dinosaur fossil bought at auction after a 10-minute battle between seven bidders.

The expansion of the Ho Chi Minh City–Long Thanh Expressway is advancing rapidly, with key sections of the project taking shape as Vietnam races to complete transport links to Long Thanh International Airport ahead of the planned opening of the airport later this year.

Hoa Vang Commune in Da Nang City, central Vietnam has become the first locality in the country to issue specific regulations governing the use of mobile phones and social media by students under the age of 16.

The Ministry of Public Security has provided further clarification on Vietnam’s new residency notification rule, underlining that the requirement for overnight guests, including relatives and friends, to be reported is intended to improve the accuracy of residential records and support public security and administrative services.

Vietnam has emerged as a top destination for Russian travelers, with industry experts urging destinations to develop higher-value tourism products to encourage visitors to spend more and extend the economic benefits beyond accommodation.

Bhutan is offering families cash incentives to have more children as the country grapples with a nosediving birthrate and a growing exodus of young people seeking opportunities abroad.

NOISY-SUR-ECOLE, France - More than 400 French firefighters worked through the night to contain a wildfire in the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, and authorities sent two waterbombing planes on Monday to tackle the blaze as a heatwave gripped western Europe.

China continued to expand its shrimp imports during the first months of 2026, creating fresh opportunities for Vietnamese exporters when shipments to the United States remain constrained by trade risks and softer demand.

Vietnam will provide maximum support to the families of the 15 Indian tourists killed in Saturday's speedboat capsizing in Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said.

Although Ho Chi Minh City has waived fares on its public bus network, authorities still require passengers to tap their ID cards, bank cards, or other supported devices when boarding in order to record ridership, a city official said.

Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Sunday launched a military-led operation to search for the remains of eight war martyrs inside the wartime Da Sap Cave in Ha Nha Commune.

The Executive Board of the Vietnam International Financial Center Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) on Sunday announced the formation of a 13-member advisory board comprising leading Vietnamese and international experts, including a former German deputy chancellor and a former U.S. ambassador to Vietnam, to provide strategic guidance for the center's development.

LONDON - Italian top seed Jannik Sinner resisted an all-out onslaught by an inspired Alexander Zverev to retain his Wimbledon crown in a thunderous final and claim a fifth Grand Slam title on Sunday.

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BANGKOK -- An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition, officials said on Monday, in one of the deadliest such incidents in the tourism hub in recent years.

BRUSSELS -- European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed the west of the continent in late June, official data showed.

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) is studying a proposal to rebuild T1 Terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and construct an underground connection to the newly opened T3 Terminal to improve passenger transfers.

A growing number of Vietnamese entrepreneurs are viewing France not only as an export market but also as a destination for investment and business expansion, following the entry into force of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement in 2020 and the elevation of Vietnam-France ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2024.

Police in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam confirmed on Sunday they had launched a criminal investigation and detained Nguyen Hong Hai, 57, operator of a speedboat that capsized off Phu Quoc, leaving 15 Indian tourists dead.

PepsiCo's newly inaugurated sixth factory in Vietnam reflects its long-term commitment to investing in advanced technology, sustainability, and workforce development, according to Eugene Willemsen, CEO of PepsiCo International Beverages and executive vice-president of PepsiCo.

The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,333, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez told reporters on Saturday, announcing that the distribution of housing to those affected will begin next week.

Erling Haaland said Norway's World Cup performances had inspired a new generation despite the disappointment of a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to England after extra-time on Saturday.

Vietnam's top leaders have extended their deepest condolences to India over the deaths of 15 Indians following a tourist boat capsizing in the Phu Quoc Special Zone of An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) has announced it will delist more than 800 million shares of Bamboo Capital Group JSC (BCG) from July 15 owing to the company’s failure to submit audited financial reports since 2024.

Vietnam has many advantages to achieve its goal of becoming a high-income country by 2045, according to Mariam J. Sherman, World Bank country director for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.

Vietnam became the largest importer of U.S. cotton in 2025, purchasing approximately US$1.3 billion worth of the commodity, while the U.S. was the biggest export market for Vietnam's textile and garment industry in the first five months of 2026.