Luggage-laden residents and tourists fled a French peninsula by boat and the smell of smoke drifted into parts of Madrid on Friday as wildfires swept France and Spain, triggering states of emergencies and calls for EU help.

Vietnam’s fast-growing beauty and personal care market is attracting thousands of international brands, with a major industry exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City bringing together more than 3,000 brands from over 24 countries and territories.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is accelerating its digital transformation agenda, aiming to build a fully integrated ‘Digital Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ while preparing a new generation of ‘digital diplomats’ equipped to navigate an increasingly technology-driven world.

The Da Nang City administration kicked off the 2026 Enjoy Danang Festival on Thursday evening at East Sea Park, launching a four-day celebration of culture, tourism, and entertainment across the central Vietnamese city’s beaches and public spaces.

Vietnam is considering a proposal that would bar social media platforms from allowing users under 16 to post content, comment, react to or otherwise interact with posts, local media reported, citing a government draft decree.

TOKYO -- The mercury rose to as high as 41.1 degrees Celsius in Tenryu Ward in the city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Thursday, hitting the highest level in the country this year, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to reinforce the Immigration Services Agency to strengthen the oversight of foreign nationals in the country, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Friday.

Reports that Saigon Jewelry Company (SJC), Vietnam’s largest gold and bullion company, recorded 170,876 gemstones and colored stones in off-balance-sheet accounts at an average value of just VND6,000 (US$0.23) per stone have sparked public debate over the unusually low valuation.

Birthday celebrations mean a lot to children as their special day is usually filled with laughter, tons of gifts, tasty cakes, and sweets. To one of my Vietnamese students, her birthday brings her so much joy because she can buy presents for her beloved friends.

Prices of MacBooks and iPads have risen in Vietnam, with some models becoming significantly more expensive amid a global increase in the cost of memory, semiconductor chips, and storage components.

Order a bowl of sweet soup from this Vietnamese woman in Hoi An, and there is a good chance she will greet you in your own language.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested six Philippine nationals for allegedly orchestrating an elaborate card-game scam that defrauded foreign tourists of some US$10,000.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been testing a check-in and baggage drop system for international flights at Terminal T2 of Noi Bai International Airport since July 22, allowing eligible passengers to check in, print baggage tags and drop off luggage in about two minutes, helping them avoid long queues at staffed counters.

Households that hire or terminate the employment of housekeepers without notifying local commune, ward, or special-zone authorities shall face fines of up to VND3 million (US$114) under a new government decree, set to take effect on September 10.

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The Trump administration on Friday will impose new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union, over allegations of lax enforcement of forced labor bans, just as a temporary 10% global tariff expires.

The Hon Chong beach area in Bac Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam is home to 62 coral species, including many rare varieties.

Vietnam’s U23+3 men’s football team have been placed in Group C alongside Uzbekistan, the Philippines, and Kuwait at the 2026 Asian Games, set to take place in Japan in September.

As the chairlift nears the Grand Chamossaire peak at the Villars ski resort in the Swiss Alps, screams of terror and delight suddenly pierce the air.

Vietnam's stock market may be approaching more attractive valuations, but experts urged investors to exercise caution amid weak capital inflows, high interest rates, and persistent global uncertainties during a securities-themed event held in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday.

A high-level delegation from Ho Chi Minh City has engaged with U.S. industry behemoths across tech, finance, culture, and sports, signaling growing American business interest in Vietnam's economic hub.

Remittances sent to Ho Chi Minh City topped US$4 billion in the first half of 2026, down nearly 23 percent year on year, despite a modest recovery in the second quarter.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has approved a proposal submitted by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee to establish a public bus network connecting Tan Son Nhat International Airport and the under-construction Long Thanh International Airport in neighboring Dong Nai City.

A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering never-before-seen insights into orca behaviour, according to research released Thursday.

Asian stocks rose on Thursday after U.S. technology firms outlined significant capital spending plans that are likely to benefit chipmakers in the region, while the escalating war in the Middle East pushed oil prices to six-week highs.

The euro rose towards a one-week high on Thursday ahead of a European Central Bank policy decision, with officials expected to keep interest rates unchanged but signal the possibility of a hike in September as rising energy prices threaten to stoke inflation.

Vietnam-focused asset manager Dragon Capital has ceased to be a major shareholder of Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC (PNJ) after its affiliated funds sold more than 2.5 million PNJ shares to reduce their combined ownership to below five percent, amid a sharp decline in PNJ’s stock price since early July.

Hundreds of hapless creatures are waiting to be reunited with their owners or find refuge with an adoptive family after Venezuela's devastating earthquakes struck one month ago.

Vietnam has asked China to further open its market to Vietnamese goods and facilitate Vietnam's participation as a featured country in China's 'Big Market for All: Export to China' initiative, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.

Fifty children in Ho Chi Minh City explored the city’s metro system and Saigon Waterbus on Wednesday as part of the ‘I Love My City’ summer program organized by local authorities in Xuan Hoa Ward and university volunteers.

Ho Chi Minh City will deploy tourism security officers in key tourism areas, such as Vung Tau and Con Dao, to maintain order, assist visitors, improve the tourism environment, and build a safe and welcoming image of the city's destinations.

Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam have prosecuted four suspects for allegedly smuggling diamonds as they expand an investigation into a transnational diamond smuggling ring.

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With lucrative hourly rates and an eager customer base, home cleaning platforms in Vietnam face a good problem to have: market demand is far outstripping supply.

Ho Chi Minh City aims to train at least 9,000 workers with university degrees or higher for the semiconductor industry by 2030 while considering a US$5 million fund and five-year personal income tax exemptions for experts to strengthen the city's semiconductor workforce and attract high-level talent.