Authorities in the beach resort city of Nha Trang are investigating a violent altercation that escalated into a road chase between foreign tourists and local individuals.
Party General Secretary To Lam, on behalf of the 14th-tenure Politburo, signed a decision on Friday to assign Politburo members to join the 14th Party Central Committee's Secretariat.
The three-day Cambodia-Thailand Regional Border Committee (RBC) secretariat meeting over border issues wrapped up on Jan. 29 without reaching any consensus, said a Cambodian defense spokesperson.
A Beijing operations manager fired for forcing a kiss on a colleague has lost his bid for compensation after a court ruled the dismissal was lawful, even though he was not criminally prosecuted.
Authorities in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh are preparing the ground for a ban on children using social media, a minister said Thursday, as concerns mount globally over online addiction and abuse.
Sharia police caned a couple 140 times each in Indonesia's Aceh Province on Thursday for having sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol, likely one of the severest such punishments since the deeply conservative region adopted Islamic law.
In response to the alarming Nipah virus cases in India, Singapore and Indonesia have stepped up health screening measures at airports to prevent the disease from entering and spreading.
Thailand’s aviation regulator has asked Thai AirAsia to explain how 23 passengers were left behind on FD3116 from Don Mueang to Hat Yai, prompting the aircraft to return and causing a 36-minute delay.
Vietnam has identified a high-potential offshore oil discovery at the Hai Su Vang field, about 65 kilometers off its southern coast, a move that could strengthen domestic energy supply and offshore exploration efforts.
China executed 11 people linked to telecom scam operations on Thursday, state media reported, as Beijing toughens its response to the sprawling, transnational industry.
A British Airways flight bound for London lost a wheel just moments after taking off from Las Vegas, with video footage appearing to show part of the landing gear falling away mid-air.
Once thrown into the Tau Hu Canal during a gang fight at nine, Nguyen Chien Thang never imagined he would one day be head of the kitchen in a high-end restaurant.
State President Luong Cuong and European Council President Antonio Costa announced Thursday that Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions, which are used by employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills, until next year.
Many South Korean universities are planning to raise tuition fees for international students by between 3% and 11%, citing funding shortages for lecturer salaries and investment in practical training facilities.
Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers arriving from India.
Singapore Airlines will ramp up flights on several major Asian and long-haul routes between March and October, adding capacity as peak travel demand builds across the region.
Vietnamese health authorities are stepping up surveillance for the deadly Nipah virus following fresh concerns linked to a cluster of cases in India, after past findings showed bats in Vietnam had been exposed to the virus.
Phu Quoc has launched two massive urban developments worth a combined VND69.55 trillion (US$2.6 billion) as the island accelerates preparations for APEC 2027, reshaping its skyline to host world leaders and top officials.
Malaysia’s Religious Affairs minister has sparked debate after suggesting that work-related stress may be one of the factors behind what he called LGBT-related cases, prompting questions from lawmakers and rights advocates.
The Vietnam Administration of Disease Prevention under the Ministry of Health has issued an urgent dispatch calling for enhanced surveillance and prevention of the Nipah virus at border gates nationwide.
Two Chinese men were arrested after breaking into a private residence in Da Nang City, prying open a safe and stealing gold and silver before fleeing by train, police said.
The death toll from a landslide in Indonesia has risen to 34 with dozens still missing, authorities said on Wednesday, days after the torrent of debris crashed through a mountain village.
A military aircraft crashed in the mountainous area between in the central province of Dak Lak on Wednesday morning and the pilot has escaped with injuries.
School principals in Vietnam face fines of up to VND10 million (nearly US$400) if students are caught vaping at school, as authorities move to curb a sharp rise in youth e-cigarette use.
Hanoi People's Council on Tuesday passed a landmark resolution endorsing the core contents of the Capital’s Master Plan with a 100-year vision, laying the groundwork for the city's long-term transformation into a capital of culture, identity and creativity.
A South Korean restaurant owner in Ho Chi Minh City has been sentenced to five years in prison after authorities uncovered a hidden prostitution operation at a karaoke bar that used red wristbands to identify participating employees.
A violent smash-and-grab robbery at a Southern California jewelry store spiraled into a dangerous police chase and multiple crashes, ending in a SWAT manhunt that left innocent drivers injured and several suspects in custody.
Thai authorities on Jan. 26 said that several species of fruit bats in the country carry highly virulent strains of Nipah virus, but the greater threat comes from infected individuals arriving from countries currently experiencing outbreaks.
International students at the 20 most generous U.S. universities can receive average financial aid of between US$80,100 and US$90,100 over the course of their studies.
Hanoi is planning a sweeping makeover of the West Lake area, combining wider roads with new public spaces as part of a long-term push to turn the iconic lake into a major cultural, tourism and creative hub.
Hanoi is now using ultra-high-definition AI cameras to zoom in on sidewalk violations and issue fines remotely, as the city tightens enforcement of urban order.
A 48-year-old man has been arrested for stealing a female white swan worth VND60 million (US$2,360) from the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in downtown Ho Chi Minh City and selling it to a man in the Mekong Delta.
Canada has recorded a historic drop in new international student permits after the government tightened rules, with latest data from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) showing a 97% decline from the peak in December 2023.
Professor Vu Ha Van, a world-renowned Vietnamese mathematician, has officially joined the University of Hong Kong (HKU) after a long and distinguished tenure at Yale University in the United States.
Vietnam's Ministry of Health has warned people not to eat fruit bitten or gnawed by bats or birds, as authorities step up surveillance after a Nipah virus cluster was reported in India.
A private group has proposed a 280 km railway linking Ho Chi Minh City with Can Tho and Ca Mau, connecting Vietnam's largest city with the Mekong Delta and the country's southernmost point.
Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested foreign nationals, including South Koreans, in a drug investigation that uncovered large quantities of illegal substances and led to the discovery of an international fugitive.
Harvard University is providing seven free online courses in data science, each running for eight to nine weeks and requiring one to two hours of study per week.
India has been one of the world's largest exporters of students, yet its ambition to become a global study destination is still undermined by structural challenges, according to a new report.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam held phone talks with General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping on Monday.
A Vietnam Airlines flight departing from Ho Chi Minh City to Frankfurt was forced to turn back in the early morning of Jan. 26 after a passenger suffered a serious health problem on board.
Five Singaporean tourists were among 55 individuals issued notices for littering offences by authorities in Johor, Malaysia's second-largest state, since stricter regulations took effect on Jan. 1.
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam presided over a welcome ceremony on Monday morning for Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, marked by a 21-gun salute.
Vietnamese police have dismantled a ring that sold fake traditional medicines containing a banned Western drug, with products falsely labeled as imports from Singapore and Hong Kong, authorities said.
A ferry with more than 350 people onboard sank Monday morning in the southern Philippines, leaving at least 15 dead and 28 still missing, the coast guard said.
Former South Korean prime minister Lee Hae-chan has died of illness after a period of medical treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, according to Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Nine land plots in prime locations in downtown Ho Chi Minh City that have been vacant for years will have their fences removed and be converted into temporary flower gardens and parks for the Lunar New Year.
A Canadian man has been charged in the U.S. with posing as a commercial airline pilot and cabin crew member to obtain hundreds of free or heavily discounted flights over several years, federal prosecutors said.
Harvard University recorded its highest share of international students in more than two decades in the fall of 2025, even as President Donald Trump has repeatedly targeted the institution and its overseas enrolments.
Foreign ambassadors and representatives of international organizations have expressed confidence in Vietnam's development trajectory following the conclusion of the 14th National Party Congress, describing the event as a major milestone that sets strategic directions and opens a new phase for the country.
Vietnam is weighing a VND4.57 trillion (US$174 million) upgrade of its north-south railway that could significantly speed up trains, carry more passengers, and ease pressure on overcrowded highways.
