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Seven new projects with a combined registered capital of more than VND5.562 trillion (US$211 million) have been approved for investment in Van Phong Economic Zone in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam.

Authorities in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam are planning to give a new look to a series of bridges spanning the Can Tho River and revamp the Cai Rang Floating Market area, hoping to create more attractive tourist destinations in the near future.

Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday that Washington's new 12.5-percent import tariff on Vietnamese goods does not fully reflect the country's efforts to prevent and eliminate forced labor.

Consuls general and representatives of foreign consular missions in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday morning joined a walking tour of some of the city's most iconic landmarks as part of the 'Walk to Understand the City' program.

Vietnamese businesses are calling for regulations requiring foreign-invested companies to use domestic suppliers, saying stronger links with FDI firms would help local businesses join global supply chains and narrow the gap between the FDI and private sectors.

Just as a transnational smuggling ring involving more than 3,400 diamonds came to light, Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade announced a plan for thematic inspections of five businesses trading in precious metals and gemstones, following directives from the Anti-Money Laundering Department under the State Bank of Vietnam.

Paramount Skydance (PSKY.O) on Friday agreed to pause its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD.O) until after a ruling on a challenge by states to the deal, plunging the $110 billion deal into further uncertainty.

Vietnamese textile and garment exporters are expected to retain their competitiveness under the latest U.S. tariffs, industry executives said, as companies step up efforts to diversify their overseas markets.

Storm Noul entered the northeastern waters of the East Vietnam Sea on Friday night, becoming the second storm to hit the maritime area this year, according to Vietnam's National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

A recent traffic safety campaign in Ho Chi Minh City has exposed widespread negligence among passenger bus operators regarding fire and emergency escape equipment.

Many foreign visitors are flocking to the 100-year-old Tan Dinh Market in Ho Chi Minh City to explore Vietnamese clothing and traditional crafts, with some having ao dai tailored and others trying their hand at making wooden clogs.

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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.

Brazilian air accident investigators said on Thursday that a buildup of ice, failures in the aircraft's de-icing system, crew actions and deficiencies at regional airline Voepass contributed to the 2024 crash of an ATR turboprop that killed all 62 people on board.

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.