Tucked deep inside a narrow alley barely wide enough for one person, with a winding staircase leading through the darkness, a café in Hanoi’s Old Quarter has turned what might seem like a drawback into its biggest attraction.

Companies are turning to artificial intelligence and sensor technology to improve the efficiency of indoor farming in Japan as the country faces a growing shortage of farmers.

Tuition fees at many international schools in Ho Chi Minh City rose 3-6 percent for the 2026-27 school year, with fees for final-year classes at some exceeding US$38,000 a year, excluding various additional charges.

Vietnam’s national football team looks to end a 20-year winless streak against Thailand at My Dinh National Stadium when the two Southeast Asian rivals meet in the second leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final in Hanoi on Wednesday night.

Vietnam will face Thailand in the second leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, with history within reach for head coach Kim Sang-sik and his players.

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A can of Fanta sold in London has 63 calories. Buy the same brand in India, and it contains three times as much sugar. It also includes artificial dye, whose presence in food products in Europe requires a prominent health warning.

Vietnamese actress and Meritorious Artist Kieu Thanh has admitted to using synthetic drugs, acknowledging that the conduct was wrong and could negatively affect the public.

Vietnam consistently attaches importance to its relations with Singapore, one of its top partners in the region. The establishment of the Strategic Partnership in 2013 and its upgrade to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2025 were important milestones, reflecting the maturity of bilateral ties and the shared vision of the two countries’ leaders for long-term cooperation.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will attend the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final between Vietnam and Thailand in Hanoi on Wednesday, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

A group of foreign investors affiliated with T. Rowe Price Associates has purchased more than 4.85 million additional shares of Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC (PNJ), raising its stake in the Vietnamese jewelry retailer to 6.02 percent.

Former Dai Tam Commune, now part of My Xuyen Ward in Can Tho City, is known for many local specialties, but its most famous dish is 'banh cong,' a crispy savory fritter.

Thailand coach Anthony Hudson remains confident his team can overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Vietnam in the 2026 ASEAN Cup final, while Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik urged his players to stay focused as they seek to finish the tournament with the title on home soil.

Black-market tickets for the second leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final between Vietnam and Thailand have surged to as much as VND10 million (US$380) per pair, far above their official prices, as demand soars ahead of Wednesday’s decisive match at My Dinh Stadium.

Music made by artificial intelligence will be banned from Australia's top charts under new guidelines aimed at protecting «the human nature of artistry», an industry body said Tuesday.

To many consumers in Vietnam, a package of dried buffalo meat marketed as a «Northwestern Vietnam specialty» can make them imagine much more than the food inside.

Cho chom hom, or 'squat markets' are often associated with disorderly stalls and sidewalk trading, but cho chom hom Vi Thanh in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta offers a very different experience, with neatly arranged produce, friendly vendors and a wide selection of homegrown and rural specialties.

Hoa Hung Ward authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have called an emergency meeting after an international school abruptly closed Monday, the first day of the 2026-27 school year, leaving parents concerned about their children’s schooling.

Police in Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, have questioned a 21-year-old man over an incident in which he was filmed catching pigeons at a park in Lam Son Square in the city center.

A delegation from the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam has visited the Quang Tri Citadel, where they paid tribute and learned about artifacts displayed at the historic site. The delegation is also scheduled to meet with Quang Tri provincial officials.

Scorching summer temperatures have done what decades of dress-down Fridays have failed to do — get men to the office in shorts.

Foreign tourists may have been sold Indian buffalo meat while being told they were buying a specialty from Vietnam's northwestern region.

The Ho Chi Minh City Vegetarian Food Festival 2026, or Green Food Festival 2026, began on Monday at Binh Phu Park in Binh Phu Ward, marking the start of a series of activities running through August 30.

Vietnam's exports of smartphones and components topped $6.8 billion in July, up 27.8 percent month on month and 22.16 percent year on year, fueled in part by South Korean electronics giant Samsung's launch of its new Galaxy Z smartphone line-up, according to preliminary data.

Two foreign nationals have been charged in Hung Yen Province for allegedly forging Vietnamese university diplomas. Vietnam's National Assembly has expanded a ban on sending workers abroad for massage jobs. Vietnam's vehicle imports rose 47.6 percent in July, with Indonesia remaining the top supplier. And more in our podcast.

Vietnam's leading postal firm Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation has raised its fuel surcharge to 10 percent on Monday, after cutting it to 5 percent in early July, adding to delivery costs for online sellers.

Vietnam’s Decree No. 283/2026/ND-CP will take effect on September 10, setting out fines and other sanctions for foreign workers and employers that violate regulations on foreign workers.

Educational cooperation between Vietnam and New Zealand could increasingly expand in a new direction, with students and researchers from New Zealand coming to the Southeast Asian nation to study and conduct research, David Downs, chief executive of Education New Zealand (ENZ), told a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday.

A total of 111 Miss World 2026 contestants have explored cultural, historical, and natural attractions across Khanh Hoa Province in south-central Vietnam as they enter the final stage of the pageant.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has revoked AstraZeneca Vietnam Co. Ltd.’s certificate of eligibility for pharmaceutical business at the company’s request following changes to its business plans and strategy.

Japanese local government leaders are stepping up calls for legislation to create «special cities,» a new status that would allow ordinance-designated major cities to operate independently of prefectural governments with expanded authority.

Amid the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, residents have grown accustomed to a familiar sight each morning and during the evening rush hour: flocks of pigeons gliding leisurely across the city skyline and streets.

Vietnam imported nearly 27,700 completely built-up vehicles in July, up 47.6 percent year on year, with Indonesia remaining the largest supplier, followed by Thailand and China.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee is seeking feedback on a draft resolution of the municipal People’s Council setting out criteria, conditions, procedures and processes for recognizing smart, green and boutique hotels in the city.

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