Emerging economies already strained by the Middle East conflict face a new threat: a potentially powerful El Niño that could push up food prices and slow growth.

A key figure behind an ultra-luxury resort believes the country's tourism industry must stop playing a numbers game.

Vietnam has produced its first aluminum ingots at the Nhan Co Industrial Park in Lam Dong Province, marking a historic milestone for the country's metallurgical industry after more than a decade of project development.

The VN-Index, Vietnam’s benchmark stock index, is expected to face less selling pressure after last week’s steep decline. However, analysts caution that investors should closely monitor key market drivers before expecting the index to resume its upward trend.

Plumes of smoke rose above a vast sea of pine trees outside Bordeaux as firefighters in gleaming helmets rushed to douse emerging flames before they could spread.

Vietnam's star player Lai Ly Huynh was also in the tournament, but veteran player Nguyen Thanh Bao stole the spotlight.

Chala Farm, an eco-tourism garden in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam, is attracting visitors with 110 date palm trees laden with ripe fruit, offering a scenic spot for families and tourists to explore and take photos free of charge.

In the cold mist of Da Lat, a popular tourist destination in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, young performers stand motionless for hours each night, embracing the demanding art of living statues to earn extra income.

San Diego - Marvel Studios returned to San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday to unveil a slate of upcoming projects, such as «Ghost Rider,» starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy, and «Black Panther 3.»

Police in Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have arrested a suspect who stole a backpack from a Chinese tourist containing a purse with more than 1,250 yuan (US$184.5), over $200, and VND60,000 ($2.3).

Vietnam's foreign ministry said on Sunday that 45 people had been rescued after a Vietnamese general cargo ship sank in bad weather in the East Vietnam Sea.

Tucked away in a pagoda in Bay Hien Ward, a long-running summer class is keeping the Khmer language and cultural traditions alive, one young mind at a time.

Punch, a plush-clutching Japanese baby monkey that has become a global online sensation, will celebrate his first birthday on Sunday as his zoo is flooded with fan letters from around the world.

South Korea announced $950 billion in new AI initiatives involving Samsung Electronics, SK Group and U.S. tech firms as global AI leaders rush to fill a shortage of faster chips to power and develop more advanced systems.

Vietnam’s men’s volleyball team pulled off a major upset on Saturday night, defeating hosts Indonesia 3-1 in the semifinals to secure a spot in the final of the second leg of the 2026 SEA V.Cup.

Hanoi is advancing a gradual transition away from dog and cat meat trading and slaughtering, while supporting affected households in moving toward sustainable livelihoods, as part of broader measures to prevent rabies, ensure food safety, control animal diseases, and promote sustainable urban development.

Deposit balances held by investors at securities companies fell sharply across the board in the second quarter of 2026, reflecting a marked contraction in cash waiting to be deployed into the stock market.

The organizer of the Miss Tourism Identity Vietnam 2026 pageant has issued an apology to the authorities in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam, a school, parents, students, and the public after around 50 schoolchildren were seated in the front rows as contestants performed in bikinis.

New photos show the structural frame of an ancient wooden shipwreck fully emerging from the sands along the coast of Da Nang in central Vietnam, more than two years after it was first spotted in the area.

Authorities in Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have introduced a series of measures to better manage electric cyclo services, including clamping down on cyclo and electric motorized cyclo operators that violate regulations, operate in a disorderly manner, and overcharge passengers.

Nha Trang Ward in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam has defended its enforcement of a long-standing ban on beachside street vending following the seizure of a shoulder pole of fruits belonging to a female vendor who gained international attention in late 2025 for singing fruit names in English.

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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.

BERLIN - One person has been killed and 17 injured, with some in life-threatening condition, after a vehicle mowed down a crowd near Berlin's Pride celebrations on Saturday evening, setting off a manhunt for those responsible, the police said.

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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