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Hanoi teenager suffers kidney failure, falls into coma after vaping Sun, 14 Dec 2025 08:55:31 +0700

A 19-year-old university student in Hanoi collapsed, convulsed, and fell into a coma suffering from acute kidney failure after taking just a few puffs of an electronic cigarette with friends.

Vietnam to send 1,500 students overseas each year to study AI, semiconductors Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:29:20 +0700

Vietnam is set to send around 1,500 students abroad each year under a government-backed program targeting strategic fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, defense and medicine.

First look inside Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport after $190M upgrade Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:04:04 +0700

Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport has unveiled a newly upgraded terminal after a nearly US$190 million expansion, adding automated check-in, biometric security screening and faster baggage processing to improve passenger flow.

Which countries attract the most American students? Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:30:00 +0700

While the United States remains the top global destination for international students, hundreds of thousands of American students are also choosing to study abroad each year, with the vast majority heading to Europe.

Cambodia shuts Thailand border crossings over deadly fighting Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:01:46 +0700

Cambodia shut its border crossings with Thailand on Saturday, after Bangkok denied U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that a truce had been agreed to end days of deadly fighting.

Ho Chi Minh City ranks among world's 10 most polluted cities as air quality hits unhealthy levels Saturday Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:30:35 +0700

Ho Chi Minh City repeatedly ranked among the world’s 10 most polluted cities on Saturday, as thick haze blanketed large parts of the city and air quality reached levels considered unhealthy for the general population.

International students' enrollments in Germany hit all-time high Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:31:00 +0700

Germany is seeing a record surge in international students in the 2024–2025 academic year, as more young people seek affordable, high-quality education and the chance to work after graduation.

Vietnam aims to make Long Thanh Southeast Asia's leading aviation hub Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:30:00 +0700

The Vietnamese government has issued a directive to accelerate the development of Long Thanh International Airport, aiming to establish it as the most attractive and competitive aviation destination in Southeast Asia, with the ultimate goal of surpassing current regional leaders.

Canada launches $1.2B push to lure global talent amid US visa shakeup Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:38:14 +0700

Canada has launched a CAN$1.7 billion (US$1.2 billion) program to recruit leading global researchers, part of the effort to poach intellectual talent looking to leave the United States because of President Donald Trump's policies.

Singapore designates Lee Kuan Yew's home 'national monument,' overruling family objections Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:32:47 +0700

Singapore's government on Friday gazetted as a national monument the former home of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, a site long at the center of a bitter family dispute among his children.

Hanoi ban sparks concern over lack of land for EV charging stations, parking gasoline motorbikes Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:20:50 +0700

The lack of parking space for hundreds of thousands of gasoline motorbikes entering Ring Road 1 in Hanoi downtown and for electric vehicle charging stations is a huge hurdle to the city's plans to restrict the former.

15,000 workers rush to prepare Vietnam's Long Thanh Airport for first flight Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:14:43 +0700

Vietnam is racing toward a major milestone at Long Thanh International Airport, with more than 15,000 workers mobilized to prepare for the airport's first flight on Dec. 19.

Singapore dental worker jailed for secretly photographing female patients' chests Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:14:26 +0700

A former dental imaging technician in Singapore has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison for secretly taking and distributing sensitive photographs of female patients over a three-year period.

From factories to trash fires: What are poisoning Hanoi's air Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:59:41 +0700

Air pollution in Hanoi is driven not only by winter temperature inversions but also by dense traffic, nonstop construction, spontaneous trash burning and industrial emissions.

Hanoi students pay over $30,000 to study with UK college, only to find diploma invalid in Vietnam Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:56:26 +0700

Dozens of students at the Hanoi branch of the London College for Design & Fashion (LCDF) have been shocked to discover that their U.K. top-up bachelor's degrees are not recognized by Vietnamese authorities.

Chinese parents give birth to blond, blue-eyed baby Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:56:02 +0700

A Han Chinese couple in eastern China were left stunned when their daughter's blond hair and blue eyes emerged as a striking contrast to the family's typically East Asian features, a mystery later explained by a rare case of genetic inheritance skipping multiple generations.

Ho Chi Minh City to build 2 pedestrian bridges over busy street to Bach Dang Wharf Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:58:58 +0700

Ho Chi Minh City will build two pedestrian bridges over Ton Duc Thang Street to Bach Dang Wharf on the Saigon River in the city center to ease congestion and improve road users' safety.

Hanoi chokes in 'very unhealthy air' Friday Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:22:49 +0700

Heavy air pollution persists in Hanoi on Friday with AQI of 255, a "very unhealthy" level that considerably affects everyone.

Vietnam readies Long Thanh Airport for first technical flights next week Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:03:46 +0700

Vietnam is approaching a major readiness milestone for Long Thanh International Airport, as the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) confirms that all navigation systems, equipment and staffing are now in place for technical test flights scheduled from Dec. 15–19.

Injured German cruise passenger rushed to Da Nang after emergency sea rescue Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:45:26 +0700

Vietnam's maritime agencies on Thursday coordinated the emergency transfer of a passenger injured aboard the cruise ship Westerdam to the central city of Da Nang.

Vietnam greenlights $7.8B plan for 5-star international airport near Hanoi Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:11:22 +0700

Vietnam’s National Assembly on Dec. 11 approved a VND196 trillion (US$7.8 billion) plan to build Gia Binh International Airport in Bac Ninh Province, paving the way for a new world-class aviation hub in the north.

Former flight attendant jailed for running prostitution ring with Chinese boyfriend in Ho Chi Minh City Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:10:53 +0700

A former flight attendant in Ho Chi Minh City has been sentenced to four years in prison for helping operate a prostitution ring at a karaoke restaurant she co-managed with her Chinese boyfriend.

Vietnam bans raw rare-earth export in new mineral law Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:10:32 +0700

Vietnam has approved amendments to its mineral law that place rare earths under strict state management and prohibit raw export, signaling a shift in how the country plans to develop one of the world’s most sought-after resources.

RMIT celebrates relationship with Vietnam Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0700

RMIT University used its 25th anniversary in Vietnam to reaffirm plans to expand its presence in the country and continue investing in transnational education.

HCMC ring road construction blankets roads with dust Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0700

Construction of Ho Chi Minh City’s Ring Road No. 3 has left Nguyen Xien Street shrouded in dust, forcing users to cover up and local residents to constantly spray water and clean their homes.

Vietnam contacts Thailand's SEA Games organizers over map error in opening ceremony Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:33:09 +0700

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it has raised the issue of a map error with the organizers of the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand.

World's largest economy launches gold card program for expedited visas with nearly $1M price tag Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:21:24 +0700

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration officially launched his “Trump Gold Card” visa program on Dec. 10 to provide a pathway, with a steep price, for non-U.S. citizens to get expedited permission to live in the ‍world's largest economy.

Canada considers cutting post-study work permits for international students Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:59:56 +0700

Canada is moving toward tightening its Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, a pathway that hundreds of thousands of international students depend on to stay and work in the country after finishing their studies.

Hanoi's air quality plummets in worst pollution wave of winter Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:39:51 +0700

Hanoi woke up on Dec. 11 to its most severe pollution episode of the winter, as monitoring stations across the capital reported AQI levels above 220, a range considered "very unhealthy" for the general population.

Vietnam proposes dual-use airport on island 100 km from Phu Quoc Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:31:23 +0700

Vietnam is pushing ahead with plans to build a dual-use airport on Tho Chu Island, a remote outpost in the country's southwestern waters.

Terminal, tower, runways take shape as Long Thanh airport nears completion Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:58:24 +0700

Long Thanh airport's main structures like runways, the passenger terminal, air traffic control tower, and radar station are gradually nearing completion to enable its first technical flight on Dec. 19.

Hanoi prepares charging stations, subsidies before restricting gasoline motorbikes in 2026 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:57:13 +0700

Hanoi is rolling out a plan for its coming restrictions on gasoline motorbikes, drafting major subsidies, charging-station networks and public transport upgrades to help millions of residents shift to electric motorbikes.

Which is the most traffic-congested city in Asia? Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:56:43 +0700

This city was ranked as the most traffic-congested city in Asia last year by TomTom Traffic Index.

Heavy rain causes severe flooding across central Vietnam province Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:13:36 +0700

Nearly three hours of heavy rain caused severe flooding on many streets and in residential areas around Phan Rang Ward in Khanh Hoa Province on Wednesday morning.

Infant's severed head and limbs found in freezer at Tokyo adult venue Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:19:24 +0700

Authorities in Tokyo are investigating after an infant's severed head and limbs were discovered in a freezer at an adult entertainment venue in Sumida Ward.

Vietnam authorities struggle to identify vehicle dropping rock that killed Russian tourist Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:53:24 +0700

The absence of cameras and drivers denying involvement have complicated the investigation into tracing the vehicle that dropped rocks, killing a Russian tourist in central Lam Dong Province.

Cambodia-Thailand border clashes send half a million into shelters Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:12:56 +0700

Half a million evacuees in Cambodia and Thailand were sheltering in pagodas, schools and other safe havens on Wednesday after fleeing renewed fighting in a century-old border dispute in which U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to again intercede.

Khanh Hoa Province, home to Nha Trang, faces new flood threat amid heavy rain forecast Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:25:03 +0700

Khanh Hoa Province, home to the popular beach town Nha Trang, has issued warnings of a new round of flooding expected to last until Thursday following forecasts of prolonged heavy rain.

Ho Chi Minh City pushes to finish metro routes linking Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh airports by 2030 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:01:43 +0700

As Long Thanh International Airport is set to open in 2026, Ho Chi Minh City has proposed an integrated metro network that would form a seamless transit corridor linking the new hub with its Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

China executes former senior banker for taking $156M bribes Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:01:13 +0700

China executed a former executive of a top state-controlled asset management firm for corruption on Tuesday, state media reported.

Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral unveils 400-kg gold-plated crosses for public viewing Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0700

Saigons Notre-Dame Cathedral has unveiled a striking new sight: two gold-plated crosses, each more than 3.7 meters tall and 400 kilograms, now glowing softly inside the dim, vaulted sanctuary.

Vietnam jails Chinese man 17 years for kidnapping businessman over $184,000 ransom Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:42:00 +0700

A Chinese man who orchestrated the kidnapping of a fellow countryman in southern Vietnam has been sentenced to 17 years in prison, in a case investigators called “methodical, reckless and unusually brazen.”

Former OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue detained in Bali over alleged adult content shoot with tourists Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:14:00 +0700

Former OnlyFans content creator Bonnie Blue has been detained in Bali after Indonesian police accused her of filming illegal adult content while traveling around the island with a group of tourists.

Ho Chi Minh City to welcome New Year 2026 with fireworks at 4 sites Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0700

Ho Chi Minh City will light up the sky with fireworks displays at four locations on Jan. 1, 2026 to ring in the new year.

BUV students bring Vietnamese folklore to global audiences with new game Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0700

"Curse of the Lineage" is a Vietnamese-inspired horror puzzle game developed by students from the British University Vietnam (BUV) that has attracted attention on the global gaming platform Steam, receiving 4,000 wishlist saves before official marketing began.

Top 5 fields of study for international students to easily find jobs in Australia Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:41:21 +0700

International students in healthcare-related fields are the most likely to secure employment in Australia, consistently outperforming other disciplines at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Vietnam's largest Catholic church opens after decade of construction Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:49:36 +0700

After almost 10 years of construction, Lang Van Church officially opened in Ninh Binh Province in northern Vietnam on Dec. 8, becoming the largest Catholic church in the country and reshaping the skyline of one of its most spiritual regions.

Building fire kills 22 in Indonesia's capital Jakarta: police Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:39:55 +0700

A fire tore through a seven-storey office building in Indonesia's capital on Tuesday, killing at least 22 people, police said.

Singapore enforces tough vaping rules as teens face detention, deportation Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:11:54 +0700

A 16-year-old Singaporean has become the first etomidate abuser admitted to a Singapore Prison Service drug rehabilitation center and a 15-year-old Myanmar national the first foreigner to lose a long-term visit pass to the city state since enhanced anti-vaping framework took effect.

4 relatives of bride killed in road crash during wedding trip in central Vietnam Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:45:17 +0700

A car carrying family members returning from a wedding ceremony collided with a container truck in central Vietnam on Dec. 9, killing four relatives of the bride and injuring nine others, including the bride and groom.

Motorcyclist miraculously escapes death under bus wheel in Hanoi Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:50:55 +0700

A motorcyclist narrowly avoided a fatal bus crash in Hanoi after a sudden stop sent him sliding head-first toward the wheel of a moving passenger bus.

Hanoi continues to choke in 'very unhealthy' air as smog blankets northern Vietnam Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:33:28 +0700

Northern Vietnam woke up to a thick, unmoving blanket of smog on Dec. 9, with air quality in Hanoi and nearby Hung Yen Province plunging into "very unhealthy" territory for hours.

Vietnamese students lead Southeast Asia in math and reading comprehension Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:56:18 +0700

Vietnam's primary school students ranked first in both Mathematics and Reading among seven surveyed Southeast Asian countries in 2024, although both the proportion achieving "high proficiency" and the national average score have declined compared to five years ago.

Woman fined as car trapped on rail tracks during crossing attempt, forcing train to make emergency stop Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:55:44 +0700

A 34-year-old woman has been fined VND5 million (US$205) after her car became stuck on a prohibited railway crossing in central Vietnam, forcing a freight train to make an emergency brake to avoid collision.

Ho Chi Minh City greenlights $3.9B Can Gio metro line backed by Vingroup Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:55:22 +0700

Ho Chi Minh City has approved VinSpeed, a subsidiary of conglomerate Vingroup, as the investor of the Ben Thanh–Can Gio railway project, with a total investment of approximately VND102.43 trillion (nearly US$3.9 billion).

US naval ships dock in Da Nang for 4-day visit Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:37:57 +0700

The U.S. Navy's amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli and guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls, carrying more than 2,000 officers and sailors under the command of Rear Admiral Thomas Shultz, Commander of U.S. Expeditionary Strike Group 7, arrived at Da Nang's Tien Sa Port on Monday for a four-day friendly visit.

4 Japanese tourists filmed shoplifting in Bali Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:53:10 +0700

A CCTV clip from a Bali clothing shop in Indonesia has gone viral after four Japanese tourists were caught on camera discreetly stuffing shirts into their bags.

Indonesia may surpass US in university enrollment by 2035 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:53:47 +0700

Indonesia is rapidly emerging as one of the world's most dynamic higher-education markets, driven by rising enrollment and a fast-growing student-age population.

From Beijing to London: Cities show what happen when they crack down on polluting vehicles Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:56:47 +0700

Once struggling with severe air pollution, Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo and London show how their crackdown on emissions, especially from older diesel trucks and buses, can improve the cities' air far faster than most people expect.

K-Pop sensation G-Dragon becomes a college course in US Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:56:15 +0700

Starting next spring, the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles will offer a course on the music career and cultural impact of South Korean rapper, singer, and songwriter G-Dragon.

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