Bamboo Airways has stopped displaying commercial flights for individual passengers on its booking system in August, although the Vietnamese carrier continues to operate limited charter services such as the Da Nang-Macau route.

Some of the best travel memories happen when least expected. For South Korean content creator Lee Ho Jun, a quick roadside fruit stop in Ho Chi Minh City became an unforgettable encounter after a local vendor switched seamlessly from Vietnamese to Korean, delighting millions of netizens who have watched the video.

Scores of local residents and tourists alike are stepping into active traffic lanes to pose for photos along a picturesque wind farm road in central Vietnam, raising serious safety concerns.

Market surveillance officers and police stepped in as the illicit frozen meat was being transferred between two trucks at a local bus station.

The Singapore Navy's Endurance-class Landing Ship Tank RSS Persistence arrived at Cam Ranh International Port in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, on Saturday for a five-day port call.

Scorching summer temperatures have disrupted life for millions of Europeans but for winegrowers in Italy and France, who are harvesting their grapes unusually early, the hot weather offers pros as well as cons.

Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, are stepping up efforts to curb traffic violations by foreigners and tightening inspections of motorbike rental businesses that rent vehicles to foreigners who do not meet the legal requirements to ride them, a leader of the provincial traffic police said.

Companies in Vietnam that pay wages late, fail to pay or underpay contractual wages, or underpay overtime, night-work, or work suspension wages may face fines ranging from VND5 million to VND50 million (US$190-1,900), depending on the number of affected employees, under a new government decree that will take effect on September 10.

Police in Thanh Hoa Province, northern Vietnam have launched a criminal investigation into a tragic workplace accident at a commercial pig farm that left five workers dead and eight others injured earlier this month.

Draft legislation targets deceptive advertising, tightens border checks, and pushes maximum penalties for individuals up to $38,000.

Following a recent criminal charge against a hotel receptionist in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam for illegally renting a motorcycle to a Russian man who later fatally struck a pedestrian in Nha Trang while intoxicated, lawyers pointed to the legal responsibilities facing businesses and individuals who rent out motorcycles and cars.

Three Vietnamese American sailors aboard the U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington are among the crew welcoming visitors during the aircraft carrier's visit to Da Nang City, each bringing a different story, accent and connection to Vietnam while sharing a common joy at visiting their ancestral homeland.

Singapore held defending champions Vietnam to a 0-0 draw in Hanoi on Friday to stay top of Group A in the ASEAN Championship as late goals earned Indonesia a 3-0 win over 10-man Timor-Leste.

A donated kidney from a 19-year-old brain-dead accident victim in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam has given a new lease on life to a seven-year-old boy in Ho Chi Minh City.

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A group of foreign investors represented by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. has reported that it is no longer a major shareholder in Vietnam’s listed jewelry maker Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC (PNJ) as of July 24.

TOKYO -- Japan's Immigration Services Agency on Friday unveiled its second basic plan for immigration control and residency management, including measures to promote smoother adaptation of foreign residents to local communities.

TOKYO -- The Japanese government on Friday adopted a basic policy on measures to support public-sector organizations and critical infrastructure operators for the early detection of threats of cyberattacks.

Despite heavy rain, young people in Ho Chi Minh City have been lining up to try Yunnan snow milk, a chilled dairy dessert from China's Yunnan Province that has gone viral on TikTok.

Bus passengers in Ho Chi Minh City are not only benefiting from free bus services but also receiving opportunities to win draw prizes through a passenger appreciation program worth a total of VND40 million (US$1,520).

HDBank on Thursday signed an agreement for a US$721 million international syndicated social loan, the largest such loan ever successfully raised by a Vietnamese organization.

India has officially approved the import of fresh Vietnamese durians, opening a gateway to a market of over 1.4 billion people and providing a major boost to Vietnam’s export diversification efforts, agricultural authorities announced Thursday.

More than 8 in 10 Australian teenagers were still using social media three months after the government's landmark ban on the platforms for under-16s took effect because the tech firms failed to implement effective age checks, the country's internet regulator has found.

Decree 283/2026/ND-CP, which takes effect on September 10, raises fines for overtime violations to as much as VND75 million (US$2,830), prompting foreign-invested (FDI) enterprises to reassess shift scheduling, workforce planning, and employee consultation procedures to avoid higher compliance costs.

As algorithmic feeds and global platforms dictate what gets seen, Vietnam faces a critical soft-power challenge: it must shift from being a passive consumer of international trends to building a coordinated, tech-driven ecosystem capable of turning its cultural heritage into sustainable global influence.

After a six-month closure for a runway upgrade, the only international airport in Vietnam’s Central Highlands is set to resume operations on August 19, with both capacity and flight frequency expected to increase significantly. But will improved infrastructure be enough to transform Da Lat, the “City of a Thousand Flowers,” into a regional tourism hub?

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Individual customer deposits at Vietnamese credit institutions totaled more than VND10.8 quadrillion (US$411 billion) as of the end of May, up 4.76 percent from the end of 2025 to the highest level on record, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.

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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