WASHINGTON - The Trump administration moved on Thursday to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists.

Vietnam’s national weather agency said there is an 81-percent chance of an El Niño event reaching very strong intensity from October to December this year, raising concerns about extreme weather and water management challenges nationwide.

Vietnam's roll-out of E10 biofuel blend is expected to drive ethanol consumption to nearly 11 billion liters this year, creating significant export opportunities for the United States, which is already the Southeast Asian country’s largest ethanol supplier, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Police in Tan Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday said they had arrested a 31-year-old man within about three hours of receiving a report that he had allegedly snatched a handbag from a South Korean tourist.

As foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises expand production in Vietnam, many are increasing investment in training Vietnamese employees, transferring technical expertise, and improving foreign language skills to build a long-term pipeline of local managers.

Educators and high-achieving students will discuss how elementary- and middle-school students can learn English effectively in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) at a discussion, set to take place in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday afternoon.

Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai City have been joining hands to capitalize on special investment mechanisms and mobilize funding to develop a metro network connecting Tan Son Nhat International Airport with the underway Long Thanh International Airport, with five metro projects carrying a price tag of nearly VND368.8 trillion (US$14.2 billion).

European business confidence in Vietnam rebounded strongly in the second quarter of 2026, reflecting investors' continued confidence in the country's long-term growth prospects despite ongoing uncertainty in the global trading environment.

TOKYO -- The Japanese government is considering reviving naphtha stockpiling amid concerns over supply disruptions stemming from the Middle East tensions.

Vietnamese coffee exporters are stepping up preparations for the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), but many say they are still waiting for official guidance as the compliance deadline draws closer.

Ho Chi Minh City has opened a Digital Citizen Station on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street, offering residents and visitors free digital healthcare services while providing a reliable point of assistance during medical emergencies and unexpected illnesses.

Under the scorching July sun in Tuyen Quang Province, northern Vietnam, soldiers carefully probe the ground with slender metal rods in search of landmines and unexploded ordnance left behind on the former Vi Xuyen battlefield.

Vietnamese specialty coffee startup Every Half Coffee Roasters (Every Half) has successfully closed a US$8 million Series A funding round.

Vietnam needs to raise VND5,400 trillion (US$206 billion) from the stock market between 2026 and 2030, more than double the amount mobilized in the previous five years, heard a seminar on restructuring capital channels on Wednesday.

Public art has been introduced to Ben Thanh Metro Station in downtown Ho Chi Minh City following the inauguration of an art decoration project aimed at bringing culture closer to commuters through the city's public transport system.

Music tourism is gaining momentum as a new travel trend, with more Vietnamese travelers planning entire trips around live concerts, music festivals, and entertainment events, turning their passion for music into a reason to explore new destinations.

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.

Perched atop a mountain in Chile’s Coquimbo region, where some of the world’s darkest skies stretch over the Andes, a giant observatory has begun filming the infinite to create the first movie of the universe.

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.