Hanoi will stage a range of cultural programs, exhibitions, heritage-site activities and film screenings for Vietnam National Day (Independence Day), with fireworks set to light up five sites for 15 minutes on the evening of September 2.

A total of 111 Miss World 2026 contestants have arrived in Khanh Hoa, a south-central Vietnamese province, for the pageant’s final leg, which will feature cultural, tourism, charity, and competition activities ahead of the September 5 grand final in Nha Trang.

Cambodia imported around 38,000 tonnes of tuna and other seafood products worth more than 61 million USD in the first half of 2026 to meet domestic demand, according to a report by the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce.

Two 'ao dai' (traditional Vietnamese long gown) worn by reigning Miss World Opal Suchata during Miss World 2026 activities in Vietnam have drawn mixed reactions on social media, with some praising their promotion of Vietnamese culture while others questioning whether the designs and styling suited the beauty queen.

Vietnam's national football team will face hosts Thailand at 8:00 pm on Saturday in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final at Rajamangala Stadium, with both sides aiming to gain the upper hand ahead of the return leg.

Vietnam’s military-run telecommunications group Viettel announced on Friday that it had won a tender to provide telecommunications services in the Dominican Republic, marking its 11th international market.

The Ho Chi Minh City Urban Infrastructure Construction Investment Project Management Board on Friday afternoon signed a contract with Japan’s Yasuda Engineering Co. for a project to rehabilitate old sewers in the city center using a trenchless method.

Japan's Princess Aiko on Friday interacted with people at a medical and welfare facility in the city of Maibara in the western prefecture of Shiga.

Ho Chi Minh City leaders and senior Thai officials say they are confident the legacy of 50 years of diplomatic ties will help propel bilateral relations into a new chapter for the two nations.

Airbus has watered down a drive to reduce remote working after protests from unions including a series of strikes in its Spanish facilities, people familiar with the matter said.

A tropical depression in the Gulf of Tonkin in the East Vietnam Sea is forecast to repeatedly change direction over the gulf and bring heavy rain to northern Vietnam, particularly in Lang Son, Bac Ninh, Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, from Friday night through next Monday, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Affordable housing and transit-oriented development (TOD) are expected to play a central role in Ho Chi Minh City’s push to build a smarter, more livable urban environment, experts said at a workshop on Thursday.

Residents and visitors to Au Lac Park in Cho Quan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, can now use free public Wi-Fi to access online public services, digital platforms and official local information, according to local authorities.

Ho Chi Minh City will stage fireworks at seven sites to mark National Day. The city has laid out a plan to enter the world's top 50 smart cities by 2030. Five Chinese nationals were detained over an alleged fake monk scam targeting foreign tourists. And more in our podcast.

Plans to clear part of Singapore's dwindling secondary forests for high-density housing have sparked a rare public backlash in the city-state, prompting the government to adjust the proposal as it tries to boost housing capacity.

Germany registered a record of around 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer as Europe struggled through a series of punishing heatwaves, official data showed Thursday.

Students from Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia and South Africa presented projects tackling practical challenges in agriculture, food access and resource use at the UNIIC Business Challenge 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday.

“For Thailand, Vietnam is not only a close friend and an important ASEAN partner, but also a country with many similarities and complementary strengths,” said Wiraka Moodhitaporn, Royal Thai consul general in Ho Chi Minh City.

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The eighth Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF VIII) will open on November 28 at the Vietnam Exhibition Center in Hanoi, featuring its first-ever film market to connect local cinema with international buyers and investors.

Ho Chi Minh City has laid out a smart-city development plan and key solutions to become a leading smart city and rank among the world’s top 50 by 2030, Nguyen Manh Cuong, an alternate member of the Party Central Committee and deputy chairman of the municipal administration, said on Thursday.

In recent years, concert films have become a global phenomenon, giving live shows a lucrative second life on the big screen. Vietnam is now following in these international footsteps, turning major live events into cinematic releases and bringing music, cinema, and fandom together in a new way.

Starting August 20, Vietnamese citizens can enter China visa-free for up to 240 hours while transiting, and enjoy visa-free stays of up to 30 days in Hainan province.

A local campaign to post cemetery photos online has led to a major breakthrough for a family in northern Vietnam, reuniting them with the long-sought resting place of soldier La Phuc Chau after more than half a century.

As the new school year approaches, parents in Ho Chi Minh City are sharing more than just their children’s study corners, school uniforms, books and classrooms. A new trend is taking over social media: showing off where children sleep during the school day.

Aeon Co. said Thursday it has set up a committee of outside experts to investigate a fatal blast that occurred at a shopping mall in Kumamoto Prefecture shortly after last month's earthquake in the southwestern Japan prefecture.

Dak Lak province is implementing a project to seek UNESCO Global Geopark recognition for Phu Yen Geopark, aiming to preserve its rich geological, natural, cultural and historical heritage while leveraging these values to promote sustainable tourism, improve local livelihoods and showcase the eastern part of the province.

The Asian Games are returning to Japan for the first time in 32 years, with the 2026 Games slated to kick off on Sept. 19 in the central prefecture of Aichi.

Ho Chi Minh City is studying the development of multiple outlet centers that would go beyond year-round discount retail to become part of a broader commercial, service and tourism ecosystem, as international visitors to Vietnam spend considerably less on average than tourists in many other countries.

Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet has reopened five domestic routes connecting Da Lat in Lam Dong Province with Vietnam’s major economic and tourism hubs including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Vinh, and Da Nang.

A new Rixos resort is taking shape on Hon Thom Island in Phu Quoc, featuring a landmark tower inspired by Empress Nam Phuong, Vietnam’s last empress, as the island expands its luxury tourism offerings.

Japan's imports hit a monthly record in July as elevated oil prices drove up energy costs and inflationary pressures, while exports also climbed to an all-time high on a weaker yen and robust semiconductor-related demand.

South Korea will flag off on Saturday a container ship bound for Europe via the Arctic, testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice can be commercially viable, but risking friction with Western allies, as the voyage requires Russian cooperation.

Vietnam and Thailand will meet in the ASEAN Cup final for a record fourth time, renewing one of Southeast Asia’s most familiar football rivalries after both sides advanced from the 2026 semifinals.

Vietnam's seafood industry is targeting US$12 billion in exports in 2026, but exporters face growing demands from import markets for animal welfare standards, including stunning shrimp and fish before slaughter.