With the Taliban barring women from college in her native Afghanistan, Bahara Saghari set her sights on pursuing higher education in the United States.
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has proposed establishing an integrated air logistics center and non-tariff zone at Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai Province with the aim of turning it into a regional cargo gateway.
Thailand, ranked first in the world for weather modification, continues to expand its royal rainmaking program to combat drought and support agriculture nationwide, according to Rachen Silparaya, Director-General of the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation.
A Thai zoo has temporarily closed its predator zone after lions mauled a zookeeper to death, wildlife officials said Friday, as scrutiny on the park's animal treatment intensified.
More than 200 passengers bound for Singapore were forced to deplane at Delhi Airport after spending two hours in an overheated cabin when the cooling system broke down.
A Vietnamese-American family’s jewelry store in Milpitas, San Jose came under attack from a gang of hammer-wielding robbers this week, until the owner fired a warning shot to drive them off.
Fishermen off southern Vietnam netted a bizarre haul: four bags and a suitcase stuffed with 81 kilograms of dried cannabis drifting near Ho Chi Minh City, 15 kilometers from shore.
Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) on Sept. 10 declared a state of emergency in Bali for the next week due to the flooding that has hit the island, with areas heavily affected being Denpasar, Jembrana, Badung, and Gianyar.
As many as 45% of U.S. high school seniors lack basic math skills, while more than 30% lack basic reading skills—the lowest rates in more than three decades—according to test results released by the U.S. Department of Education.
British University Vietnam (BUV) has been recognized as the only institution from the Asia–Pacific region to be ranked in the top three among more than 1,100 universities worldwide for the Admission Process category at the Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025, based on 126,000 student responses,
Hanoi has begun a sweeping makeover of Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square at Hoan Kiem Lake, aiming to turn the 1.4-hectare landmark into a public space that blends restored heritage with bold modern design.
A year after Typhoon Yagi tore through Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, leaving billions in damages, the coastal region is bustling again with tourists and renewed life.
The Vietnamese Embassy in India, which is concurrently in charge of Nepal, is working closely with Nepalese authorities to monitor the situation and stands ready to take necessary protection measures in case any Vietnamese citizens meet difficulties, as heard at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs press briefing in Hanoi on Thursday.
Israel struck the Yemeni capital Sanaa and the northern province of al-Jawf on Wednesday, with the Houthi health ministry saying it killed 35 people and wounded 131 others.
A zookeeper was killed in a lion attack in Thailand, officials said on Wednesday, raising questions over safety and the legitimacy of the safari park's lion ownership.
A 7-year-old boy died Wednesday after accidentally twisting a motorbike's throttle while his uncle was trying to start it, causing the vehicle to surge forward and crash into a sidewalk.
ASEAN must harness generative artificial intelligence (AI) and strengthen data sharing in the fight against transnational crime, said Malaysian Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
The capital city of Bangkok and four northern provinces have been officially declared "pollution control zones" as part of Thailand's systematic effort to tackle rising levels of hazardous PM2.5 dust.
State President Luong Cuong held talks with visiting Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn in Hanoi on Tuesday, during which the two leaders sought measures to boost the Vietnam-Australia ties to a new height.
Dong Nai Province authorities have announced plans to build a bridge over the Dong Nai River within three years to boost connectivity between Ho Chi Minh City and Long Thanh airport.
The average heights of Vietnamese men and women increased by 9 cm and 6 cm over the last half century, with nutrition programs accelerating gains in recent years.
After nearly 25 years of teaching across the Middle East and North America, Assoc. Prof. Ali Al-Dulaimi chose Vietnam as the place to devote his expertise, determined to nurture the country's next generation of tech leaders.
Hundreds of Korean workers detained in a Georgia immigration raid are set to be flown home after Seoul dispatched a charter plane to the U.S. on Wednesday.
The Pacific Friendship Program 2025 opened in central Quang Tri Province on Sept. 9, marking one of the most prominent events celebrating the 30th anniversary of Vietnam–U.S. diplomatic relations.
Singapore ranked 12th in a list of 50 countries with the best public transport in the world, ahead of Indonesia's Jakarta at 17th, according to a survey by British magazine Time Out.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is rolling out a series of measures to control the transport of lithium backup batteries on its flights, aiming to minimize risks and uphold aviation safety standards.
Thai customs officials have arrested a Vietnamese man at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport after seizing nearly US$200,000 worth of rhino horns hidden in his luggage.
Three Chinese teenagers who strangled a Vietnamese taxi driver, dumped his body on a roadside, and stole his car—claiming they feared being trafficked to Cambodia, have been sentenced to jail.
After several years HCMC’s metro line No. 2 between Ben Thanh and Tham Luong has got a new contractor for its consultancy package, meaning construction can start soon.
A 23-year-old man's rare stroke led doctors to uncover inherited blood clotting mutations, revealing how genetics can silently trigger life-threatening vascular events even at a young age.
Mud surged from underground drilling for Hanoi’s long-delayed Nhon–Hanoi Station metro project on Monday, flooding a Ba Dinh alley and forcing workers to scramble with pumps and cordons.
Thailand's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the country's most powerful and polarizing statesman Thaksin Shinawatra to be jailed for one year, ruling he improperly served a 2023 prison term in hospital.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has shut down Tuyet Chinh Dental Clinic pending the results of an investigation after a dentist reportedly assaulted her patient.
An 88-year-old Vietnamese jewelry shop owner in San Jose was shoved to the floor and taken to a hospital after about 16 masked robbers rammed an SUV into his store, smashed display cases and fled with merchandise, police said.
The Hanoi People's Court opened the trial on Monday for former Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly Office Pham Thai Ha and 28 co-defendants involved in a major corruption case connected to Thuan An Group.
The Supreme People's Procuracy has issued an indictment against 16 defendants involved in embezzlement and abuse of power at the Saigon Jewelry Company (SJC), including its former general director.
Life expectancy has increased by 30 years in the last 60 and now averages 74.7 years, higher than the global average, but people are living with more ailments.
Singapore has seen a sharp rise in youth shoplifting, with psychologists attributing the trend to peer pressure, thrill-seeking, and the influence of social media.
A trial opened in New Zealand on Monday for a woman accused of murdering her two children and leaving their bodies in suitcases for years before they were discovered.
A woman in Ho Chi Minh City said her dentist beat her with a metal rod, strangled her and smashed her belongings after she complained of painful complications from braces.
A 9-year-old girl in Paris has stunned the French education system by becoming the youngest ever to pass the country's prestigious baccalaureate exam, a diploma usually earned at 17 or 18.
The U.K. Home Office has directly contacted about 10,000 international students and their families, warning they could face deportation if they overstay their visas.
The Department of Rail Transport under Thailand's Ministry of Transport recently convened a meeting with Laos and China to accelerate the construction of the second Nong Khai–Vientiane Friendship Bridge, aimed at strengthening connectivity in the region.
Hong Kong shut schools and many businesses closed on Monday as severe Tropical Storm Tapah came within 170 km (106 miles) of the territory with gale-force winds and heavy rain bands affecting much of the financial hub, prompting the cancellation of some flights.
Nguyen Tuyet Lan's decision to delay university for a year was a gamble. Instead of rushing off to Australia after high school, the 19-year-old from Hanoi pressed pause, determined to aim higher.
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday he would step down after less than a year in power, during which he lost his majority in both houses of parliament.
After the demolition of the “Shark Jaw” building, Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square by Hoan Kiem Lake in central Hanoi has been expanded, its ground level raised, and surrounding buildings refreshed with new facades.
A gang of masked attackers armed with machetes stabbed and killed two boys aged 12 and 15 in a "horrific" attack in the Australian city of Melbourne, police said Sunday.
