KUMAMOTO, Japan - A 7.1-magnitude earthquake killed at least 13 people near the southern Japanese city of Kumamoto and rescuers are frantically searching for survivors trapped beneath the rubble, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Wednesday.

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Ho Chi Minh City is shaking up its public transit system, with a view to putting bus stops and metro stations within a quick 300- to 500-meter walk, which takes roughly 5-7 minutes, for all residents.

International visitors will soon be exempt from border declaration procedures when visiting tourist attractions in Phong Nha-Ke Bang in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam, following the site's recognition as a provincial-level tourist area.

For many parents in Ho Chi Minh City, free summer swimming classes not only offer a chance for children to learn a new skill, but also provide essential water safety training, help prevent drowning, and bring greater peace of mind to families.

From the moment they land to where they check in, visitors to Da Nang will now encounter the central Vietnamese city's signature products at two newly launched showcase spaces designed to bring local specialties closer to travelers.

No prime location, no fancy sign, no designer interior. Just a shockingly viral orange cat turning a quiet Da Nang side-street café into an international tourist magnet.

While Hanoi has seen a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, health officials emphasize that the surge is standard and well within normal limits. No deaths have been reported, and overall numbers for the year remain significantly lower than during the same period in 2025.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs late on Monday confirmed that 48 crew members from the sunken Vietnamese vessel Khoi Nguyen 18 have been rescued and are returning to shore, while search efforts continue for those still missing.

India has ordered makers of high-caffeine beverages sold as «energy drinks» to stop using that description, rejecting efforts to stall the regulatory intervention in a fast-growing market expected to be worth $1.6 billion by 2028, according to documents and sources.

The world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic after global funding fell by nearly a fifth last year, the U.N. body fighting AIDS said on Monday.

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Five of the six people hospitalized with burn injuries after an eatery fire on Ngo Duc Ke Street in Ho Chi Minh City earlier this month have died despite intensive treatment.

Around 30 diamond businesses in Ho Chi Minh City have suspended operations since early July amid severe cash flow pressure and a surge in customers seeking to sell back diamonds, while authorities have urged consumers to remain calm and carefully consider transactions with licensed businesses.

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index closed the first trading session of the week in a negative territory, with multiple securities stocks hitting their floor prices.

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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.