KOBE -- Shortages of local government-designated garbage bags persist in some areas of Japan due to concerns over supplies of petroleum products linked to turmoil in the Middle East, despite a U.S.-Iran agreement to end their conflict.

TOKYO -- Tokyo police have arrested three people, including a man believed to be an executive of Cambodia-based Prince Group, one of the largest international fraud organizations in Asia, for allegedly submitting a false move-in notification, investigative sources said Monday.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have cracked down on several cyber fraud operations allegedly organized by Chinese nationals, preventing them from launching large-scale scams.

Ho Chi Minh City on Monday broke ground on the Dragon E-Home social housing project, a large-scale development aimed at providing affordable housing for low-income workers.

Passengers who cause disturbances, spread false bomb threats, use forged documents to board aircraft, or unlawfully interfere with civil aviation operations shall face flight bans ranging from three months to a lifetime, depending on the severity of their violations.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered an investigation on Monday into a school shooting in the city of Tacloban that killed three people and injured five others.

France banned alcohol in red-alert areas Sunday, Spain and Germany cancelled or postponed sports events and Britain warned of «tropical nights» as Europe sweltered through a heatwave threatening to break June temperature records.

Vietnam’s rapid economic growth, rising consumer spending, abundant local resources, and young workforce are drawing growing interest from foreign food and beverage investors, including Eddy Tan, founder of Singaporean steamed rice roll brand Pin Wei.

INGLEWOOD, California - Iran's players said adversity has forged a stronger sense of unity in the squad after they held heavily favoured Belgium to a 0-0 draw in their Group G World Cup match on Sunday, giving them a chance to reach the knockout stage for the first time.

Vietnam’s athletics team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Asian Athletics Relay Championships, winning gold medals in two major relay events.

Police in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City confirmed on Sunday they were investigating the death of a 51-year-old man who collapsed while playing pickleball at a local court.

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Police in Ho Chi Minh City have discovered 42 Chinese nationals staying illegally in Vietnam and seized hundreds of electronic devices at a residence, suspected of being used for an online scam operation.

The Japanese convenience store chain of 7-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. will soon add Vietnamese ‘banh mi’ to its nationwide line-up, reflecting the sandwich’s growing popularity among Japanese consumers.

Vietnam’s growing trade deficit is not being driven by weakening exports but by surging imports tied to investment and production, highlighting long-standing structural challenges as the country pursues ambitious double-digit growth targets.

Many brands in Vietnam are taking advantage of the excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup by launching limited-edition products, redesigning packaging, and rolling out interactive campaigns to attract consumers.

Vietnam's expanding renewable energy sector is enabling domestic firms and engineers to take on more advanced technical roles and deepen their participation in global supply chains as the country accelerates its clean energy transition, industry experts said.

PARIS/BERLIN/ROME -- A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted a partial alcohol ban in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and the closure of a soccer fan zone in Spain, as temperatures climbed towards record levels.

An intense heatwave is forecast to grip northern and central Vietnam early next week, with temperatures expected to exceed 39 degrees Celsius in the north and top 40 degrees Celsius in the central region, according to the national weather agency.

Authorities in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam, in coordination with Japan–Bac Lieu Energy JSC, broke ground on the Japan–Bac Lieu Wind Power Plant project with a total investment of nearly VND2.5 trillion (US$94.9 million) in Dong Hai Commune on Saturday.

South Korean medical device manufacturer M.I.Tech this month inaugurated its production subsidiary, Mitech Plant Vina, at the Dong Nam Industrial Park in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Authorities in Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam on Saturday launched an investigation into the deaths of two wild gaurs found in a forest area of the Dong Nai Nature and Culture Reserve, officials said.

Vietnam records more than 10,000 new cases of urinary tract cancers each year, with prostate cancer becoming increasingly common among men, doctors said at a medical conference on Saturday.

Vietnam ranked second in Southeast Asia for battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in the first quarter of 2026, with at least 53,685 units sold, narrowing the gap with regional leader Thailand as falling prices and expanding adoption boost demand.

Hundreds of giant kites in a dazzling array of shapes and colors have transformed the skyline above Quy Nhon Beach in Gia Lai Province, south-central Vietnam, creating a spectacular visual display during the 2026 Quy Nhon Artistic Kite Festival.

On the windswept sand dunes of Vietnam's south-central coast, farmers are raising sand lizards, reptiles locally nicknamed 'mini dinosaurs,' in semi-wild enclosures that have turned once-barren land into a source of income.

SYDNEY - Australia will do all it can to curb any spread of H5N1 bird flu, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday, as the first mainland infection was confirmed in a seabird a day after being detected in a remote southwestern region.

SEATTLE -- The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout stage with a dominant performance against Australia on Friday, an early own goal and an Alex Freeman header giving the co-hosts a comfortable 2-0 win despite missing talisman Christian Pulisic.

Vietnam continues to be the most attractive destination in the region for German investors, Bundestag Vice-President Bodo Ramelow said, highlighting the strong confidence of the German business community in the country’s dynamic economy and promising growth prospects.

Police in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam have uncovered a group of 23 foreign nationals who were staying illegally in the province and are suspected of operating online fraud schemes targeting victims through social media and cryptocurrency-related investment scams, the Ministry of Public Security said on Thursday.

The Fête de la Musique music festival will take place across Ho Chi Minh City this weekend, bringing 18 performances to 15 venues throughout the city.

Vietnam has a strong domestic talent base to support the development of an international financial center and should better harness the expertise of homecoming overseas Vietnamese as well as foreign professionals, according to a German economics professor.

Jennifer Wicks, the first woman appointed as U.S. ambassador to Vietnam, has taken the oath of office, indicating the start of her tenure as Washington’s top diplomat in the Southeast Asian nation, according to information shared on the Facebook page of the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi on Thursday.

Authorities in Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam have proposed an integrated rail and metro station complex at Long Thanh International Airport.