The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) will invest more than VND11.28 trillion (US$428.6 million) in renovating and expanding Terminal T1 at Da Nang International Airport in central Vietnam.

The opening matches of Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, three leading contenders for the 2026 ASEAN Cup title, all ended with big wins, but their performances also exposed weaknesses that could be tested when they face stronger opponents in the next stage.

Vietnamese tilapia, long regarded as a mainstream whitefish exported primarily in whole or frozen form, is making a significant leap into the premium seafood segment after being selected as an ingredient for sushi and sashimi in Japan.

The scent of the sea is being overtaken by the smell of squid processing along a scenic coastal road in central Vietnam, where residents blame inadequate wastewater infrastructure for polluting the shoreline.

Honda Vietnam has launched a recall for 6,426 imported motorcycles following safety concerns over defects that could cause steering failure, engine damage, or fuel leaks.

YATSUSHIRO, Japan - The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Japan toppled houses and split open streets in the small city of Yatsushiro, but town official Akio Matsushita is most worried about the invisible threats from the lack of water and power amid the punishing summer heat.

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Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports ,and Tourism is seeking public feedback on a draft amendment to a government decree that would cap the total time children under 16 can spend playing online games at 60 minutes a day.

To escape the trap of high volume and paper-thin margins, Vietnam must stop selling raw harvests and master deep processing, leading agricultural experts and industry leaders urge.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is opening up new ways to simulate complex economic problems that traditional models struggle to handle, potentially helping economists and policymakers develop policies that better reflect real-world conditions, said Professor Serguei Maliar of Santa Clara University, who is also a visiting researcher at Stanford University in the U.S..

Employers in Vietnam that require employees to work overtime beyond legal limits can be fined up to VND75 million (US$2,850) under a new government decree aimed at strengthening labor protections and improving compliance with working-hour regulations.

An Australia Corner opened at Vietnam’s Can Tho University on Wednesday as part of the Aus4Adaptation program to help the Mekong Delta strengthen its resilience to climate change.

Authorities in Thoi Lai Commune, Can Tho City, southern Vietnam have ordered the temporary suspension of a tourist service featuring high-speed ‘flying’ boats known as ‘vo lai.’

From «heatwave simulators» to ecological bootcamps, scientists and conservationists are trying ways to revive and reinforce the famous coral reefs off Japan's Okinawa, decimated by climate-driven bleaching two summers ago.

Da Nang authorities have launched a major cleanup on the Son Tra Peninsula, targeting illegal vendors, littering, and visitors feeding wild monkeys to improve safety and protect the city’s image.

The southern Vietnamese hub and Spanish autonomous region are seeking to deepen investment and business ties by turning their cooperation potential into specific projects and long-term partnerships, while strengthening connectivity between the two sides.

TOKYO -- Seismic activity remains active around the epicenter of Tuesday's 7.1-magnitude earthquake in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto, with a total of 169 tangible tremors having been observed by 9:00 am Wednesday.

Bamboo Airways on Tuesday night apologized to passengers after repeated flight cancellations and schedule changes disrupted travel plans, including international services between Da Nang and Macau, and said it would refund tickets for affected passengers.

TOKYO -- Japan's Immigration Services Agency will hire 226 more employees to bolster its operations amid an increase in foreign residents in the country, Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi said Tuesday.

Few countries have carried out reforms on the scale of Vietnam in recent years, while the Southeast Asian nation’s economy has shown impressive growth and resilience in the face of external shocks, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said on Tuesday.

Vietnam has emerged as the fastest-growing destination for Saudi Arabian travelers this summer, according to new travel insights from Wego.

Da Nang City in central Vietnam has bid farewell to one of its most influential coffee pioneers with the passing of Do Long, the founder of the city's iconic Long Coffee brand, whose legacy helped shape its coffee culture.

Vietnam has developed a growing number of large-scale running events that draw domestic and international athletes and visitors, but the country still lacks a globally recognized race brand.

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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