The Netherlands is reversing plans to curb English-taught university programs and launching a €1.5 billion (US$1.7 billion) funding push as Europe competes for international students and skilled workers.
Orphaned before he was one month old and once struggling to make a living, a Vietnamese educator has described his life as a "miraculous journey", one that led him to found an educational nonprofit in pursuit of empowering disadvantaged students.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport is expected to handle 164,433 passengers on Friday, four days before the Lunar New Year begins, marking the highest single-day volume ever recorded at the airport.
South Korea has suspended 20 higher education institutions from issuing student visas for one year following an audit that revealed lapses in their supervision of international students.
Malaysia's Parliament (Dewan Rakyat) has passed legislation on the rail link connecting the state of Johor with Singapore (Rapid Transit System-RTS Link Bill 2026), establishing the legal framework for operating a cross-border urban rail system.
Thousands of people waited through the night at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat airport as flights from the U.S., Canada, Australia, South Korea and Japan landed one after another, bringing overseas Vietnamese home for Tet on Feb. 12.
The Indonesian government is preparing to launch a rice support programme worth nearly 12 trillion IDR (US$713 million) in the first quarter of 2026, expected to reach more than 35 million households nationwide to boost economic growth and ensure social welfare, according to Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto.
Over centuries the Drukpa Lineage has become the central religious tradition in Bhutan, shaping the cultural identity of this South Asian nation renowned for its Gross National Happiness index.
The heart of Ho Chi Minh City is blooming ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse, as Nguyen Hue Flower Street puts the finishing touches on its annual display, featuring striking horse-themed installations and a sea of colorful flowers.
South Korea plans to boost medical student numbers by 16% in 2027 and further in subsequent years, the health ministry said on Tuesday, a step criticized by a doctors' association after similar plans triggered nationwide protests in 2024.
Hanoi Railways Company Limited will grant free single-ride tickets to passengers using the Hanoi Metro app or purchasing directly at ticket counters from Feb. 14-22 to meet rising travel demand during the Lunar New Year holiday.
Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat international airports, the two largest in Vietnam, are expected to handle record passenger volumes during the Lunar New Year (Tet), according to airport authorities.
From Feb. 1 to 11, Hoiana Resort & Golf coordinated with authorities and social organizations in Da Nang to implement a series of Tet support activities for around 500 disadvantaged households, with a total budget of approximately VND250 million (US$9,600).
The Can Gio - Vung Tau sea link will stretch nearly 15 km and have six lanes, including bridge sections and an underwater tunnel along the main navigation channel.
Vietnam is moving to create a continuous high-speed road corridor between Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh, proposing a two-phase plan to connect its HCMC-Moc Bai Expressway with Cambodia’s Phnom Penh-Bavet route.
Russia plans to fly its tourists out of Cuba in the coming days and then suspend all flights until a jet fuel shortage eases, aviation regulator Rosaviatsia said on Wednesday.
Two 17-year-old classmates at Hanoi's Foreign Language Specialized School recently achieved perfect overall band scores of 9.0 in the IELTS on their first attempt, a rare accomplishment nationwide.
A teenage shooter accused of killing the principal of a school in Thailand using a police officer's weapon was in custody on Thursday, authorities said, after an attack that also injured two students.
Dat tapped "accept" when a new order flashed on his phone, hurriedly chewing a dry loaf of bread before speeding off through a narrow, winding alley in Hanoi.
Years of gridlock at one of Ho Chi Minh City's most congested western gateways could finally ease after the city approved nearly VND7 trillion (US$270 million) to widen Vinh Loc Road, a key artery serving multiple industrial zones.
Thousands of cars and motorbikes packed the roads leading to Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City as crowds lined up inside for check-in to return home on Feb. 11, six days before the Lunar New Year begins.
Thousands leaving Ho Chi Minh City for the Lunar New Year clogged expressways toward central Vietnam early Feb. 11, triggering gridlock that stretched nearly 10 kilometers.
As street food demand surges ahead of the Lunar New Year, Vietnam's health ministry has ordered tighter inspections nationwide, warning that unsafe vendors could face fines of up to VND3 million (US$115) and be forced to destroy their products.
A shooting at a school in British Columbia left eight dead including a woman whom police believe to be the shooter, while two more people were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday.
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has mandated remote temperature checks for all passengers arriving at border gates to prevent the spread of the Nipah virus and ensure safety during the 2026 Lunar New Year.
Lee Boo-jin, daughter of the late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee, recently attended her son's high school graduation, months after he was admitted to Seoul National University, South Korea's most prestigious institution.
Vietnam has been ranked among the world's top 10 best countries for retirement for the first time, according to the 2026 ranking released by France-based website Retraite sans Frontières.
During the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to serve around 145,000 passengers in about 940 flights per day.
Localities across Vietnam have unveiled a diverse array of horse mascots to welcome the upcoming Lunar New Year, featuring designs that range from traditional to futuristic to reflect regional culture and share hopes for progress.
Vietnam’s top leader To Lam wants travel time from Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh International Airport cut to about 30 minutes, down from the two hours many travelers endure today.
The U.K. Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced an increase in the minimum stipend for PhD students it funds in the coming academic year, a move likely to benefit both domestic and international doctoral researchers amid rising living costs in the country.
A record number of Chinese graduates educated overseas are returning home, driven by the expansion of high-tech industries, supportive government policies, tighter foreign visa regimes, and increasingly competitive global job markets.
Southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, is expected to experience a spell of unseasonal rain starting Wednesday afternoon and lasting through Thursday.
South Korea has launched a program that exempts international students enrolled in 16 vocational courses from financial proof requirements, extends permitted work hours, and offers a pathway to permanent settlement after three to five years.
According to the latest PISA global mathematics results, students in this Southeast Asian country perform the best among the 81 economies that took part in the assessment.
Vietnam Airlines is stepping up carry-on baggage inspections ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year travel rush, warning that passengers who exceed size or weight limits may face fees and delays.
Vietnamese students will see expanded opportunities to study in South Korea in 2026 as the country rolls out 2,000 fully funded government scholarships worldwide, including at least 55 slots for Vietnam, up from last year.
A combination of biting cold, persistent rain, and the pre-Lunar New Year rush has choked Hanoi's traffic, leaving vehicles inching along ring roads and radial routes on recent days.
Following a major renovation drive, Ho Chi Minh City icons like Ben Thanh Market and Turtle Lake have unveiled refreshed facades that harmonize historical charm with modern urban design.
British University Vietnam (BUV) has built a comprehensive career development ecosystem to help students gain practical experience, build confidence, and enter the labor market better prepared.
A South Korean county head has been expelled from the ruling party after controversial remarks suggesting the country should "import unmarried women" from Vietnam and Sri Lanka to help rural men marry and counter population decline.
A healthy 10-year-old boy suddenly developed a severe headache, repeated vomiting, and weakness on the left side of his body shortly after playing sports, a medical emergency doctors say could have been fatal without rapid treatment.
A mainland Chinese student who repeatedly failed the English exams required to graduate from a Hong Kong university was jailed for three months after hiring someone else to take the TOEFL test for her and submitting a doctored score report, a court has ruled.
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its instructions to simplify the study permit process for students enrolled in joint programs and advanced degree tracks.
A member of South Korea's most prominent business family says giving up smartphones and video games for three years played a key role in his admission to Seoul National University, the country's top university.
The Indonesian authorities have arrested dozens of Indian nationals in a crackdown on online gambling operations on the popular tourist island of Bali, police said on Feb 7.
As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, workers are braving the heights of Ho Chi Minh City skyscrapers to paint, repair, and wash windows, earning approximately VND800,000 (US$31) a day for their high-stakes labor.
Modern fighter jets including Su-30s and F-35s lit up the skies over Singapore, showcasing advanced aerial manoeuvres during flying displays at Asia’s largest biennial airshow.
Vietnam has revealed the design for the Cat Lai cable-stayed bridge, a sweeping river crossing set to link Ho Chi Minh City with Dong Nai Province, easing congestion on key routes while reshaping the region’s future transport network.
Vietnam’s Embassy in South Korea has formally responded to remarks by a South Korean county leader who suggested “importing” foreign women, including from Vietnam, to address rural population decline, calling the language offensive and inappropriate.
A newly built bridge in north-central Vietnam's Nghe An has been left unusable months after completion, forcing more than 1,000 residents in two highland villages to keep crossing streams on foot or rely on a narrow suspension bridge.
The Indonesian President's Special Envoy for Energy and Climate, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, said the government is targeting the gradual construction of nuclear power plants (PLTN) with a capacity of 7 gigawatts (GW) by 2034, as part of the country’s national energy transition strategy.
