Austria celebrated their long-awaited return to the World Cup with a 3-1 win over determined debutants Jordan on Tuesday, with substitute Marko Arnautovic the difference in a gritty, end-to-end Group J match.

Eleven years after drawing public attention with her optimism and cheerfulness as a seven-year-old born without limbs, Nguyen Hoai Thuong, a resident of Ho Chi Minh City, has overcome adversity, discovered a passion for painting, and is now pursuing a future of independence built on her own talent.

Passengers will be entitled to full or partial ticket refunds when flights are delayed by four hours or more and they decline alternative departure arrangements, while passengers of canceled flights will also qualify for refunds under Vietnam’s new air transport regulations.

Ho Chi Minh City is stepping up efforts to enhance food traceability across the supply chain to safeguard food safety, with authorities moving toward a system that allows only goods with verifiable origin data into supermarkets, convenience stores, and wholesale markets.

The Hanoi People's Council has approved a project to renovate the area surrounding West Lake and upgrade the scenic road encircling the Vietnamese capital's largest natural lake, with a total investment of VND30.151 trillion (US$1.14 billion).

Lionel Messi scored a majestic hat-trick to equal the all-time World Cup scoring record, answering doubts about his influence at age 38 and firing up Argentina's title defence with a 3-0 Group J win over Algeria on Tuesday.

Ho Chi Minh City has continued its push toward greener public transportation by converting two more bus routes to electric operation from mid-June.

Vietnam Airlines on Monday officially launched its nonstop service between Hanoi and Amsterdam, becoming the first Vietnamese carrier to operate a direct route connecting Vietnam and the Netherlands.

Carrying the hopes of his nation on his shoulders, Norway striker Erling Haaland announced his arrival at the World Cup in typically emphatic fashion, with two goals in a majestic display as his side hammered Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Kylian Mbappe struck twice to lead France to a dominant 3-1 victory over Senegal in World Cup Group I on Tuesday and become his country's all-time record goalscorer.

Egypt were expected to rely on moments of individual brilliance from Mohamed Salah or Omar Marmoush in their opening World Cup match against Belgium but it was Emam Ashour who seized the spotlight.

Vietnamese conglomerate Truong Hai Group Corporation (THACO) and Hyundai Rotem of South Korea have signed a detailed agreement on technology transfer and localization of metro rolling stock for Vietnam’s urban railway systems.

A Vietnamese-language thank-you message posted on X by inee, the Japanese creator of the supernatural manga series ‘Love Bullet,’ and a new illustration featuring the series’ characters enjoying bowls of ‘pho’ have delighted Vietnamese fans online.

A lion, dragon, and unicorn dance festival is scheduled to return to Bach Dang Pedestrian Street along the Han River in Da Nang City from June 30 to July 4 after a one-year hiatus, local authorities announced on Monday.

Vietnam has welcomed the announcement of a peace deal between the United States and Iran, urging both sides to sign and fully implement it soon, paving the way for a comprehensive and sustainable solution to bring peace and stability to the Middle East, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

About 137,000 vehicles in Vietnam have been recalled for inspection and replacement of defective Takata airbag inflators, but roughly 51,000 of them have yet to undergo repairs, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers' Association (VAMA).

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health on Monday ordered an immediate review and recall of Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula after U.S. authorities linked the product to cases of botulinum poisoning in infants.

SEATTLE -- Belgium came from behind to draw 1-1 with Egypt in their World Cup opener on Monday, with the second-half introduction of record goalscorer Romelu Lukaku forcing the own goal which salvaged a point for his side.

A 'pho' restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City serves chicken 'pho' made exclusively from roosters, a commitment so central to its identity that it is reflected in its name, Pho Ga Trong (Rooster Pho).

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay played out a 1-1 draw in their Group H World Cup opener on Monday after Abdulelah Al Amri's opener for the Gulf nation was cancelled out by Maxi Araujo in a game where both sides profited from goalkeeping errors.

Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it was «Japanese culture» to tidy up after themselves.

Lien Khuong International Airport in Lam Dong Province, home to the popular destination of Da Lat, may resume operations about one week earlier than originally scheduled following runway and taxiway upgrades.

Nearly 1,000 tonnes of garbage that accumulated along sidewalks across Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, are being cleared after the city’s waste treatment plant resumed operations.

Manager Emerse Fae said Ivory Coast's 1-0 victory over Ecuador showed his young side's World Cup ambitions are genuine, after substitute Amad Diallo's 90th-minute winner secured a winning start to their campaign on Sunday.

After three decades on Vietnamese roads, the Toyota Corolla Altis has officially been discontinued in Vietnam, closing a significant chapter in the country’s automotive history.

An increasing number of young Vietnamese, including people in their early 20s, are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, prompting doctors to warn that the disease is no longer limited to middle-aged and older adults and to urge healthier lifestyles.

SYDNEY - Sydney's Coogee Beach reopened on Monday under the watchful eyes of lifeguards and jet ski patrols, after a shark attack over the weekend left a woman critically injured and prompted a safety review at Australia's popular shorelines.

Northern Vietnam is expected to endure a five-day spell of heavy rain through Friday, with the most intense downpours forecast in mountainous and midland areas, increasing the risk of river flooding, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

A South Korean community leader in Vietnam has proposed establishing a South Korean Restaurant Association to support businesses and improve communication with authorities, as the number of South Korean eateries continues to grow rapidly, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City.

Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha, also known as Céline Thanh Nha, has become the first Vietnamese woman to complete the Seven Summits of the world, the challenge of climbing the highest peak on each continent, placing her among a small group of women worldwide to achieve the feat.

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Authorities in Cao Lanh Ward, Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam announced this week that preparations for the third Dong Thap Lotus Festival have been largely completed, with the event expected to attract around 500,000 visitors and help raise the value of the province’s signature lotus industry.

Police in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam have smashed a Chinese-run online fraud ring that relocated from Cambodia, arresting 19 Chinese nationals and seizing equipment allegedly used to target Chinese citizens in loan scam schemes.

Although Vietnamese authorities have dismantled major piracy networks, illegal live streams of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches continue to proliferate online through countless copycat websites.

Vietnam aims for the foreign-invested economic sector to contribute around 30 percent of GDP and about 25 percent of total social investment by 2045, as per a Politburo resolution which underscores the sector’s importance and sets out measures to strengthen its development.