SpaceX as soon as this month aims to launch its next Starship flight test, sending its first upgraded Starlink satellites into orbit and then returning the massive rocket system's upper stage to land for the first time, CEO Elon Musk said on the company's first earnings call Tuesday.

Jetstar, the budget arm of Australia's national carrier Qantas, will require passengers who want to store carry-on bags in overhead lockers to pay extra from February, as the airline overhauls its cabin baggage policy.

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More airlines in Vietnam are seeking to operate their own ground handling services instead of relying on third-party providers in a bid to give carriers greater control over operations, shorten aircraft turnaround times, and help reduce flight delays.

Taiwan's education agency is expected to meet with the foreign affairs authority to explore solutions for Vietnamese students who face potential delays in obtaining student visas because they must wait for their official high school graduation diplomas.

Vietnam has tightened penalties for irresponsible pet ownership, with dog owners facing fines of up to VND2 million (US$76) for taking unmuzzled or unleashed dogs into public places. This infographic breaks down the key violations, the authorities empowered to issue fines, and why enforcement remains a challenge despite stricter regulations.

One month after excavation and search efforts began at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, authorities have discovered the remains of 197 fallen soldiers, including several mass graves that are currently undergoing separation and identification.

A low-pressure system over the East Vietnam Sea has strengthened into a tropical depression, but it is not expected to affect Vietnam’s coastal or inland areas, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Education has long been the bridge between Malaysia and Vietnam. Artificial intelligence, says Malaysia's top diplomat in Ho Chi Minh City, is changing what that bridge is made of.

Organizers of Miss Heritage Global 2026 on Monday unveiled the pageant’s official schedule in Vietnam and introduced its official crown at Furama Resort Da Nang in Ngu Hanh Son Ward, Da Nang City.

Rather than taking part in visits to large-scale tourist attractions, officers and sailors of the U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington experienced a more unexpected side of Da Nang in central Vietnam: the city’s homegrown specialties, including Quang-style noodles, Nam O fish sauce, and coffee.

A centuries-old annual bird chick hunt on a remote Scottish island, known as the Guga Hunt, has been banned this year, the authorities said Monday, citing conservation concerns.

The Air Force Officer College in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam on Tuesday held a ceremony to announce the establishment of a center dedicated to practical training in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as the country works to develop highly qualified personnel and strengthen its UAV capabilities for national defense.

Ho Chi Minh City is rolling out a program offering free home-based health checkups for the elderly, people with disabilities, and those unable to travel, as part of its commitment to ensure “no one is left behind” in public health services.

A 26-year-old woman from Ho Chi Minh City faced her fear of sharks by joining a nurse shark diving tour in the Maldives, an experience that later inspired her to return and explore more of the Maldives’ marine life.

Despite spending dozens of hours planning itineraries and juggling both the group's budget and emotions, Vietnam's trip planners often receive complaints instead of the heartfelt appreciation they deserve, according to a recent survey released by Klook, a travel and experience platform.

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Prominent Vietnamese tech entrepreneur Nguyen Hoa Binh, better known as ‘Shark Binh,’ faces 10-15 years in prison after being indicted for laundering nearly VND320 billion (US$12.5 million) linked to a large-scale investment fraud scheme.

Vietnam delivered one of their most impressive performances of the tournament with a commanding 3-0 victory over Indonesia at Pakansari Stadium on Monday, moving to the top of Group A and putting one foot in the semifinals of the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup.

A very strong El Niño, recently reported by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, has raised concerns that Vietnam's Mekong Delta could face a repeat of the severe drought and saltwater intrusion experienced in 2015-16, or an even worse crisis, prompting authorities across the region to begin preparing for its potential impacts.

Residents, students, and tourism businesses on Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island are signing up for English classes aimed at improving communication with foreign visitors as the island prepares to host APEC meetings in 2027.

Doctors, lawyers, real estate brokers, lecturers, teachers, and other taxpayers who underreport income may face tax penalties for violations committed within the past five years under Vietnam's tax law.

KUMAMOTO -- Temperatures reached 40.3 degrees Celsius in the city of Kumamoto on Monday, topping 40 degrees for the first time on record in the namesake southwestern Japan prefecture, adding to the plight of local residents hit by a powerful earthquake last Tuesday.

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).