TOKYO -- Japan's Foreign Ministry will support Japanese small and midsize companies and startups seeking to enter the Indian market or expand investment there through diplomatic efforts to urge the Indian government to remove regulatory barriers.

Protecting intellectual property (IP) is not only essential for addressing trade barriers such as the U.S. Section 301 investigation but also for strengthening Vietnam’s competitiveness, attracting high-quality foreign investment and taking part in global value chains.

Border guards in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam, have arrested two Lao nationals for allegedly transporting 633kg of fireworks and 35 synthetic drug tablets into Vietnam.

To enjoy a bowl of 'bun bo' (Hue-style beef noodle soup) at Be’s six-decade-old eatery, many diners are willing to squeeze through a small alley on Nguyen Lo Trach Street in Hue City, central Vietnam, patiently waiting their turn amid clouds of wood smoke.

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Vietnam’s localities need to proactively prepare investment-ready projects, infrastructure, institutions, and a skilled workforce, while improving transparency and investor support, to attract high-quality U.S. investment as tax incentives alone are no longer enough to win over American businesses, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the U.S. Nguyen Quoc Dung.

Print-outs of articles about the global memory chip shortage are pinned beside a price list at a Hong Kong computer shop, offering an explanation to confused customers feeling the pinch.

South Korea registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago on Sunday, as authorities warned people to «immediately» stop all outdoor activities in affected areas.

Vietnam has recently reached one of the most significant economic milestones in its modern history: becoming an upper-middle-income country.

And I have done it a few times since first visiting Vietnam in 2012. Saigon Railway Station, the gateway to the sights and real spirit of Vietnam, is itself a place worth the experience.

As authorities investigate a suspected ‘banh mi’-related food poisoning outbreak in Lam Dong Province, a Vietnamese doctor in the locality breaks down why improperly handled fillings, rather than the bread itself, are usually to blame.

More than 5,000 people gathered at Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday morning for a solidarity walk supporting Agent Orange (AO) victims and marking the 65th anniversary of the Agent Orange disaster in Vietnam (August 10, 1961-2026).

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is bracing for possible shifts in orders and supply chains after the United States imposed a new 12.5-percent tariff on Vietnamese goods, adding pressure to a sector already facing weak demand in key markets.

The International Art Photography Contest has returned for its fourth edition in Ho Chi Minh City, inviting photographers worldwide to showcase their work while promoting Vietnam's tourism and cultural image.

Dang Thuy Tram Commune in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam is surveying a new trekking route through the forest that would connect Bui Hui grassland with local cultural heritage and revolutionary history, as part of an effort to develop sustainable eco-tourism rather than a destination focused solely on photo opportunities.

BOISE, Idaho — Three people were killed and seven more were injured, some critically, in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon, a Twin Falls city spokesman said.

Ho Chi Minh City's tax authority is preparing to review and collect unpaid taxes from doctors, lawyers, real estate brokers, and other high-income professionals as part of a new inspection campaign.

The Po Klong Garai Tower complex is among the most remarkable ancient ethnic Cham architectural monuments in Vietnam.

Dozens of illegal jet skis have resumed service in crowded swimming areas at Sam Son Beach in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam, raising safety concerns among tourists.

Thousands of residents and tourists braved heavy rain to gather at East Sea Park in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Saturday evening to watch public security forces stage impressive martial arts, cavalry and tactical demonstrations during the opening ceremony of the 2026 People's Public Security Sports, Martial Arts, and Military Games.

Vu Phi Diep, director of Viet KTV Electronics Group Co., Ltd. in Hanoi, has been prosecuted for illegally copying thousands of songs into karaoke devices for sale, earning an estimated VND852 million (US$32,300) in illicit profits.

Ho Chi Minh City has topped Time Out's global ranking of street food destinations for the first time, with Hanoi also making the top 10, proving Vietnam's growing appeal to international food lovers.

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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.

Eight more sets of martyrs' remains were recovered at the southern city's Le Thi Rieng Park on Saturday, marking the latest progress in an extensive search effort underway since late May.

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.