Vietnam Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank (VietBank, ticker: VBB) has announced that Tran Thi Lam, chairwoman of Hoa Lam Group and mother of VietBank chairman Duong Nhat Nguyen, had registered to purchase 22 million VBB shares to increase her ownership stake.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how students approach English in Vietnam, but true progress comes from critical thinking and guided practice, not simply copying AI-generated answers, experts said at a discussion held in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday.

Fulian Precision Technology Component, a wholly-owned Vietnamese subsidiary of Taiwan’s Foxconn, has registered to produce electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and increased its charter capital by VND402 billion (US$15 million), TNGlobal reported.

Hospitals in Hanoi are providing emergency treatment to 28 people injured after a passenger bus carrying 32 people veered off Phap Van-Cau Gie Expressway near the Ha Vy underpass area and plunged onto a nearby service road in the capital in the wee hours of Friday.

Relevant agencies on Thursday successfully conducted an emergency drill simulating an aircraft carrying 185 passengers suffering a landing gear collapse and catching fire after landing at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi.

Robotic arms, rescue drones, and other advanced automation technologies are being showcased at an international exhibition held at Quy Nhon University in Gia Lai Province, located in Vietnam's Central Highlands.

Vietnam’s diamond market has long operated on consumer trust rather than on transparent pricing and standardized valuation, so when that trust is shaken, consumers bear the greatest risk, according to market experts.

Heavy smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada enveloped a swath of the U.S. from the Midwest to the Northeast on Thursday, prompting warnings from officials that residents should stay indoors wherever possible and avoid the acrid, unhealthy air.

Military forces in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam have begun excavating a site believed to contain two mass graves holding the remains of 12 fallen soldiers in Truong Long Tay Commune, the municipal Military Command said on Wednesday.

More than 40 flutists, music educators, and young musicians from 12 countries and territories will gather in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, from July 23 to 28 for the Vietnam International Flute Festival (VIFF) 2026, the country's first international flute festival and competition.

A foreign language club for police has expanded to 215 members from 103 since being launched in Hanoi in April, as the force seeks to strengthen officers’ language skills to better serve Vietnamese citizens and foreigners amid deeper international integration.

Ho Chi Minh City is speeding up its transition toward sustainable urban mobility through a range of investments designed to make public transportation a more convenient and attractive choice for daily commuters.

NEW YORK -- The World Cup trophy will be transported to the New York-New Jersey stadium in a bespoke Louis Vuitton trunk, with the French luxury fashion house once again entrusted with designing the carry case for the most coveted prize in soccer.

TOKYO -- Nvidia Corp. announced plans to expand its collaboration with Japanese companies, such as Toyota Motor Corp. and Fujitsu Ltd., on Thursday, during CEO Jensen Huang's visit to Japan.

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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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