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Thousands of people joined an elephant procession escorting the ‘Durian Queen’ and took part in a traditional ritual for abundance at an on-going durian-themed festival held in Dak Lak Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, on Saturday.
Four local residents trekked through 10 hours of dense jungle in central Vietnam to retrieve a fallen soldier's stone grave marker, returning it to his family nearly 60 years after his death and 33 years after his remains were brought home.
Hanoi will stage fireworks at five sites and a range of cultural programs for National Day. Miss World 2026 contestants have arrived in Nha Trang ahead of the September 5 final. A Quang Tri man won nearly $2.8 million in Vietnam's Vietlott jackpot, his 1,103rd prize. And more in our podcast.
A humanoid robot developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, China's state broadcaster reported on Saturday, beating the human world record held by Jamaican sprinting great Usain Bolt.
Downpours from storm Narra, the fourth storm to hit the East Vietnam Sea this year, have caused flooding and landslides in the northern Vietnamese provinces of Lang Son and Bac Ninh, prompting police, soldiers, and local authorities to evacuate residents and protect property.
Brazil has emerged as the biggest growth driver for Vietnam’s tilapia exports, with shipments to the South American market reaching US$40 million in the first seven months of 2026, up more than 20,000 percent year on year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
The torch relay for the Asian Games, which are scheduled to open on Sept. 19, began Saturday at Nagoya Castle's Ni-no-maru Square in Nagoya, the capital of Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.
The Government has issued Decree No. 333/2026/ND-CP detailing provisions and measures to implement the Law on Cybersecurity, including notable requirements for information security assurance activities by domestic and foreign businesses operating in cyberspace in Vietnam.
Vietnam's 2026/27 robusta coffee crop could see a slight increase in output, though the threat posed by this year's El Niño should not be underestimated, Thai Nhu Hiep, vice chairman of the Vietnam Coffee-Cocoa Association, told Reuters.
GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam 2026 in Da Nang will recreate a lively Bavarian atmosphere with performances by German-Austrian band O’zapft, traditional German cuisine prepared by experienced chefs, imported German beers and a range of non-alcoholic beverages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Domestic individual investors emerged as the main buyers of PNJ shares during a sharp sell-off in July, when 24 investment funds fully exited their positions and the jeweler’s share price lost more than half its value.
Vietnam’s emerging carbon market could reshape how businesses invest and cut emissions. Its real test, however, will be whether it drives genuine decarbonization rather than mere compliance.
Nearly 63,000 new malware strains targeting mobile phones were detected in Vietnam in 2025, signaling a sharp shift by cybercriminals toward mobile platforms, a Ministry of Public Security official said at a conference in Hanoi on Friday.
All 3,000 tickets reserved for Vietnamese fans for the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final against Thailand have been snapped up, a day before kickoff at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium.
The Vietnamese Trade Office in India organised an online seminar on August 20 to promote market opening and agricultural trade between the two countries.
A military aircraft carried 7,104 biological samples of martyrs’ remains from 18 cemeteries across Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi on Friday for DNA testing, raising hopes of identifying fallen Vietnamese soldiers and reuniting them with their families.
Vietnamese students could begin learning English as a compulsory subject from grade 1 under a draft regulation being reviewed by the Ministry of Education and Training.
Da Nang Green Stay, the city's green accommodation program, can help lodging providers streamline operations, save energy and water, reduce waste, improve service quality and strengthen their brands, while attracting more travelers interested in responsible tourism.
Vietnam hold the upper hand over Thailand in their previous ASEAN Championship final meetings as the two Southeast Asian rivals prepare to face each other in the 2026 championship decider.
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 tropical depression over China’s Hainan Island is expected to enter the Gulf of Tonkin and possibly strengthen into the fourth storm of the year in the East Vietnam Sea, heading toward northern Vietnam’s coastal provinces.
Five Chinese nationals allegedly posing as Buddhist monks have been detained for questioning after reportedly approaching international tourists and asking them for money around Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City.
Air defense forces tracked and opened fire on aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) simulating an incursion into their airspace on Thursday, the final day of a three-day military exercise in central Vietnam.
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.
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.
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.
A ward in Da Nang City, central Vietnam will pay VND1 million (US$38) to residents who provide valid information that helps authorities identify and successfully handle illegal waste dumping.
Services using facial recognition technology are expanding in Japan, allowing, for example, touchless or ticketless entry through train station gates and payments at shops without the need to take out a wallet or a credit card.
An Nhon Ward, located along an approach flight path to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, has warned residents against flying kites, operating drones without authorization, shining powerful lasers or releasing balloons that could threaten flight safety.
