LONDON -- Heineken will wind down large-scale production at its Tuas brewery in Singapore, home of its Tiger beer brand, by the end of 2027 and shift it to other sites in Malaysia and Vietnam, the world's No.2 brewer by market value said on Tuesday.

TOKYO -- More than 90 pct of patients receiving Lecanemab, an Alzheimer's drug, in hospitals across Japan have been able to continue treatment without strong side effects, a group of researchers in the country said.

TOKYO -- Japan's Justice Ministry held the first meeting of its expert panel on prostitution control Tuesday, with participants discussing making it a crime to pay for sex.

WASHINGTON -- NASA announced on Tuesday it has canceled plans to deploy a space station in lunar orbit and will instead use components from the project to build a $20 billion base on the moon's surface, while also planning to send a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars.

Bangladesh’s former Premier League player Hamza Choudhury touched down in Hanoi on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of his national team’s clash with Vietnam in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign, sending football fans into a frenzy.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is sending a Trade Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Producers (TRUMP) Mission to Vietnam this week to open new markets, strengthen export opportunities, and secure fair, reciprocal trade for American farmers, ranchers, and producers.

European soccer fans have lodged a formal complaint over the high cost of tickets for this summer's FIFA World Cup in North America.

Female consuls general and diplomatic staff in Ho Chi Minh City have taken part in a cultural program featuring a museum tour, water puppetry, and traditional cuisine, in an initiative aimed at promoting Vietnam’s cultural values and strengthening ties with the international community.

The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran last month plunged the Middle East into crisis, disrupted global shipping routes and spawned a series of headaches for Umar Ali Hyder Ali's used-car business in Japan.

Russia is considering easing visa requirements for Vietnamese travelers to boost arrivals from the Southeast Asian country, the Vietnam News Agency cited Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov as saying on Monday.

The Drug Administration of Vietnam on Tuesday ordered a nationwide recall and suspension of circulation of Nivea Extra Bright Night Nourish, a cosmetic product marketed by Beiersdorf Vietnam, after tests showed it contained an unregistered ingredient.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have approved an investment policy for the Rach Tra tidal control sluice project, with a total investment of more than VND1.23 trillion (US$46.6 million), aimed at controlling tides and improving drainage in the city’s northwestern area.

Food is believed to be one of the most powerful ways to bring people together, and the Taste of Australia program is serving as a platform to strengthen the friendship and connection between Vietnam and Australia, heard a ceremony held by the Australian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City to launch the 2026 edition on Tuesday.

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Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy has long been described as a ‘gold mine,’ yet the central question is no longer what stays open after dark, but what the city can actually offer guests after 6:00 pm.

TOKYO -- The Japanese government Tuesday approved a draft revision to the drone law that calls for expanding no-fly zones to within one kilometer of important facilities.

TOKYO -- The Japanese government said Tuesday that it will allocate 800.7 billion yen from its fiscal 2025 reserves to take steps aimed at curbing fuel prices.

TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to designate more underground facilities as temporary emergency shelters that will protect people in case of armed attacks.

BOGOTA - At least 34 people were killed when a Colombian Air Force plane carrying 125 people crashed just after takeoff deep in the country's southern Amazon region on Monday, authorities said.

Hanoi’s AI-integrated traffic surveillance camera system detected over 19,300 traffic violations in the three months since its full-scale operation in mid-December last year, the city’s traffic police division announced on Monday.

In 2014, Amazon introduced its first smartphone, hoping to take on Apple and Samsung. Instead, the Fire Phone - overseen directly by founder Jeff Bezos - was scrapped in barely over a year, one of Amazon's highest-profile flops.

The Lac Viet Stadium project in Hanoi, set to become the world’s largest stadium, is rapidly transforming from blueprint to reality as thousands of workers and machines operate around the clock.

As Ho Chi Minh City expands its development space, its tourism sector needs to accurately identify its strengths and adopt a well-structured strategy, with the nighttime economy as a key growth driver to effectively tap into billion-dollar revenue streams.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has floated mandatory medical isolation for nine infectious diseases and a rapid-response process to be triggered within hours of detection, according to a draft decree released for public comment.

An Air Canada Express jet collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late on Sunday, killing both pilots, injuring dozens and closing the airport, authorities said, in an incident likely to intensify scrutiny after a series of recent aviation lapses.

Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam has been recognized as the sixth cleanest airport in the world in the category of airports serving up to 30 million passengers annually, according to British air transport rating organization Skytrax.

Cardinal Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Man, former archbishop of the Ho Chi Minh City Archdiocese, passed away at 5:22 pm on Sunday at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center after a prolonged illness, according to the Archdiocese.

PERTH/SYDNEY - The International Energy Agency is consulting with governments in Asia and Europe on the release of more stockpiled oil «if necessary» due to the Iran conflict, Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Monday.

After nearly three months in operation, the dedicated bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard in Ho Chi Minh City has been met with strong public support, prompting the city to move forward with plans to expand the network by an additional 4.5 kilometers.

As one of the most promising and fast-growing insurance markets in Asia, Vietnam presents significant opportunities. In an interview with Tuoi Tre News, Stuart A. Spencer, Group Chief Marketing Officer of AIA, shares the company’s strategy to deepen its presence in the market by aligning with customers through a shared commitment to 'Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.'

Vietnam is set to host a Pickleball World Cup tournament for the first time, with central Da Nang City selected as the venue for the 2026 edition from August 30 to September 6.

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered various ministries and relevant agencies to intensify efforts to curb market manipulation, hoarding and price inflation in the construction material sector in a bid to stabilize costs and accelerate major infrastructure projects.

After an extended period of research and development, language chain DOL English has launched dolthpt.vn, a free online platform designed to help students prepare for Vietnam’s national high school graduation exam and aptitude tests for university admission.

The National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Hanoi on Saturday announced the successful completion of a rare and high-risk cesarean section on a 60-year-old mother, whose pregnancy involved multiple underlying health conditions.

A flower trader in Vinh Long Province, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, has turned in a lost backpack containing a Rolex watch, jewelry, and personal papers to police for return to its owner.