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221 passengers evacuate Air Seoul flight to Vietnam after fire breaks out in bag, power bank suspected Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:44:36 +0700
A suspected power bank fire broke out aboard a Da Nang-bound Air Seoul flight carrying 221 passengers as it prepared to take off from South Korea's Incheon International Airport on the night of Sept. 24.
Harvard, MIT professors join Canadian universities amid US research funding cut Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0700
Professors from Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and other major U.S. institutions have relocated to Canadian universities amid concerns over tightening controls and declining research funding in the U.S.
Turbulence triggered British man's fatal cardiac arrest on Singapore Airlines flight: coroner Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:55:47 +0700
A coroner in England has ruled that severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight in May 2024 triggered the cardiac arrest that killed British passenger Geoff Kitchen.
Malaysian woman loses $187,000 after scammers promise Singapore permanent residency Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:57:59 +0700
A 62-year-old Malaysian woman lost RM762,700 (US$187,000) to scammers who falsely promised to help her obtain permanent residency in Singapore.
Six job ads, zero applicants: South Korea's capital can't find doctors for its public clinics Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:57:13 +0700
Public health centers in Seoul have been reposting the same doctor vacancies for more than six months without success, as public salaries fall far behind those at private hospitals and clinics.
Indonesia advances transport corridor linking with Malaysia, Brunei Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:56:38 +0700
Indonesia is preparing infrastructure and finalizing the legal framework and procedures for the Kalimantan Corridor under the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS), thereby promoting freight transport connectivity among Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei on the island of Borneo.
Vietnam, Canada elevate ties to Strategic Partnership Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:26:03 +0700
Vietnam and Canada have elevated ties to Strategic Partnership during a state visit to the North American nation by Party General Secretary and President To Lam.
Which Asian city is the world's most helpful to visitors? Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0700
This city stands out as the world's most helpful destination, with hundreds of services designed to assist visitors.
Foreign students in Germany are flocking to computer science Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0700
Computer science is the most popular major among foreign students in Germany, and the Technical University of Munich enrolls more of them than any other university, federal statistics show.
Ho Chi Minh City rules out gasoline vehicle ban, bets on free buses and EV incentives instead Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:30:58 +0700
Ho Chi Minh City will not ban gasoline vehicles, relying instead on free buses, wider public transport and incentives to go electric, city Party chief Tran Luu Quang told voters on Thursday.
Students dread losing edge after slog as Vietnam mulls over scrapping IELTS bonus points for university entry Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:57:50 +0700
Students who spent several years preparing for IELTS now fear losing a university admission advantage after the Ministry of Education recently proposed scrapping bonus points for language certificates from next year.
After 14 years in Thailand, Singapore dad says his kids have a better life Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:33:28 +0700
A Singaporean father who has lived in Thailand since 2012 says he has no plans to move back, arguing that his children enjoy a life there that Singapore could not give them.
Singapore casino accepts 28 fake S$10,000 notes before Indonesian man is stopped Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:32:16 +0700
An Indonesian businessman is under investigation in Singapore after allegedly exchanging 28 counterfeit S$10,000 notes at the Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) casino and returning with six more.
HCMC set to begin construction of 3 new metro lines for $9.6B Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:53:58 +0700
Ho Chi Minh City plans to expand its metro network by nearly 90 km with three new lines, including one connecting Tan Son Nhat airport, built at a cost of more than VND254 trillion (US$9.6 billion).
Vietnamese spend $4B a year on lottery tickets Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:52:48 +0700
Vietnamese spent more than VND1.37 quadrillion on lottery tickets from 2013 to 2025, or nearly VND105 trillion (US$4 billion) a year, according to a Finance Ministry report.
Vietnam plans to link national digital ID app with Singapore and Laos Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:52:12 +0700
Vietnam plans to connect its national digital identification application VNeID with the electronic identification systems of Singapore and Laos, with a view to expanding the connection to other ASEAN countries.
China is building power plant that runs on molten salt and CO2 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:23:46 +0700
China Huaneng, one of the five largest state-owned electricity generation enterprises in China, is building the country's first plant that stores surplus coal power as heat in molten salt and uses it to drive a turbine with carbon dioxide instead of steam.
'Big Elephant' scam boss faces jail in Singapore for allegedly sending runners to collect victims' gold Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:23:28 +0700
A Malaysian man accused of masterminding a scam and money laundering syndicate in Singapore was charged in court there on Sept. 23, a day after Malaysian police arrested him and handed him over.
VNVC, Pfizer expand cooperation to strengthen Vietnam's vaccine capabilities Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0700
VNVC and Pfizer plan to expand cooperation on vaccination and disease prevention as Vietnam develops domestic vaccine manufacturing capacity, including plans to assess production of new-generation vaccines.
3-month excavation uncovers 664 sets of soldiers' remains beneath Ho Chi Minh City park Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:59:36 +0700
A total of 664 sets of war martyrs' remains have been recovered at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City after three months of search and excavation, according to the municipal Military High Command.
Son of world's richest monarch pleads to come home for emergency brain surgery Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0700
Dr. Chakriwat Vivacharawongse, the estranged third son of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, is appealing to return home from Malaysia for emergency surgery on two large brain tumors.
MIT ends Princeton's 15-year reign to top US university rankings Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0700
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology topped the latest U.S. News & World Report national university rankings, ending Princeton University's 15-year reign at number one.
Foreign tourists sip beer in floodwater as heavy rain swamps Ho Chi Minh City center Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:47:14 +0700
More than an hour of heavy rain left Le Loi and Ham Nghi streets and Bui Vien backpacker street in central Ho Chi Minh City under deep water on Wednesday afternoon, snarling traffic as office workers and foreign tourists waded through the flood.
Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc plans parking for nearly 90 aircraft ahead of APEC 2027 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:15:16 +0700
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed adjustments to the planning of several facilities at Phu Quoc International Airport in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang to serve the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting 2027 (APEC 2027).
Traveler forgets $55,000 gold Rolex at Vietnam airport security, gets it back as his flight boards Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:06:31 +0700
Border gate police at Da Nang International Airport took under 30 minutes to trace the Chinese owner of a gold Rolex left at security screening.
100-year-old seaside church is Vietnam's first climate change heritage site Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:55:23 +0700
An abandoned church by Hai Ly Beach in the northern Vietnam's Ninh Binh Province, whose bell tower now stands next to the sea, has been recognized as a "climate change heritage tourism site."
Ho Chi Minh City braces for continued heavy rain and flooding amid high tides Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:42:13 +0700
Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces will face continued heavy downpours through Friday, exacerbating flood risks as the severe weather collides with rising high tides.
HCMC road map to switch to electric vehicles not feasible, experts warn Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:46:23 +0700
Many experts argue that Ho Chi Minh City's proposed road map to control traffic emissions is hasty and difficult to practically implement.
Top Vietnamese leader makes suggestions for managing global change at UNGA 81 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:29:53 +0700
Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam has proposed four major orientations to steer and manage change so that competition does not turn into confrontation, differences do not lead to conflict, and scientific – technological progress does not create new divisions.
Apax Leaders English school boss accused of $295M fraud Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:14:12 +0700
Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, who ran English language school Apax Leaders, is accused of appropriating VND7.677 trillion (US$295 million) from more than 10,000 people and bribing a business partner to fake his company's revenue.
Singapore's top university loses chemistry chief to year-old Chinese school Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0700
Lu Yixin, head of chemistry at the National University of Singapore, will join China's Eastern Institute of Technology in January 2027, the second senior academic to leave Singapore for the school in six weeks.
Vietnam top leader highlights Vietnam-US relations in policy speech at Foreign Policy Association Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:49:02 +0700
Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam delivered a policy speech at the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) in New York on Tuesday morning (local time).
Vietnam top leader receives acting US Navy secretary in New York Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:22:42 +0700
Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam received Acting U.S. Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao in New York on Tuesday morning (local time), as part of his trip to attend the High-Level General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Malaysia's busiest airport cuts ride-hailing pickup fee to 49 cents at both terminals Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:21:00 +0700
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has cut the entry fee for e-hailing vehicles to a flat RM2 (US$0.49) at both its terminals.
Taiwanese man hides Thai girlfriend's body in office freezer: police Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0700
Taiwanese police have arrested a 43-year-old man accused of strangling his Thai girlfriend and hiding her body in a suitcase inside his workplace freezer.
Hope Foundation, Long Chau launch cancer treatment support program Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:29:23 +0700
Hope Foundation, Long Chau pharmacy and vaccination network, and pharmaceutical partners launched the "Sharing the Burden for Cancer Patients" program on Sept. 16.
Heavy rain turns steep street into waterfall in Ho Chi Minh City Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:32:13 +0700
Prolonged rain sent strong water down steep streets in eastern Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday evening, while traffic backed up on many central roads.
Vietnam top leader outlines foreign policy priorities, growth ambitions in Bloomberg TV interview Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:25:24 +0700
Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam has affirmed that Vietnam is ready to make greater contributions to peace, development and international cooperation, while pursuing a new development model driven by science, technology, innovation and high-quality human resources.
6-year-old girl solves Rubik's Cube in 4 seconds Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:41:37 +0700
A six-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women's world record for solving a 3x3 Rubik's Cube in just over four seconds, state media reported.
Malaysian resort investigated after Chinese tourist allegedly molested Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:46:47 +0700
Authorities in the Malaysian state of Sabah have ordered an investigation into security lapses at a resort where a Chinese tourist was allegedly molested by an intruder.
NYU mathematician accuses OpenAI of racing to solve $1M Millennium Prize problem after learning of his work Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0700
OpenAI announced earlier this month that its AI had solved the Navier-Stokes problem, but a New York University mathematician says the company raced to the answer after learning of his work.
Living Exhibition opens Vietnam Festival of Creativity & Design 2026 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0700
The Living Exhibition opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Sept. 21, featuring more than 25 projects by over 75 artists, photographers and designers from Vietnam and more than 20 other countries.
Vietnam's top leader suggests partnership with Stanford University on AI, innovation and leadership development Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:40:37 +0700
Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam met with Professor Sarah Anne Soule, Dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business at Stanford University, in New York on Sept. 21, proposing that the school cooperate with Vietnam in leadership development, AI and innovation, and research partnerships.
Vietnam's largest airport Long Thanh enters final sprint before December opening Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:24:29 +0700
All-out efforts are underway at Long Thanh International Airport to complete key components, with trial operations targeted for late September and commercial operations in December.
China's top leader Xi to visit US from September 23-25 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:02:38 +0700
Chinese President Xi Jinping ​will pay a state visit ‌to the U.S. from Sept. 23 to 25 at the invitation of President Donald Trump, ​China's Foreign Ministry said ​in a statement on Monday.
BIS Hanoi students score above global average in 2026 IB Diploma Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0700
BIS Hanoi's Class of 2026 achieved an average International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme score of 35.15, above the global average of 30.88, with two students earning the maximum 45 points.
FPT chief's 'gamble' for Covid orphans Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0700
When FPT chairman Truong Gia Binh proposed opening a school to raise and educate children orphaned by Covid-19, many people expressed doubt and also opposition.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks to convert 4.6 hectares of protective mangrove forest for $3.9B metro developed by Vingroup company Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0700
Ho Chi Minh City authorities asked the city's People's Council on Sept. 21 to approve converting 4.57 hectares of mangrove forest for the Ben Thanh-Can Gio metro line.
Which Asian country is home to world's first 100% electric-taxi city? Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0700
More than 22,000 taxis were converted to electric vehicles, making this city the first in the world with an all-electric taxi fleet.
US students post lowest reading and math scores in almost 20 years Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0700
American 15-year-olds recorded their weakest reading and math results in nearly two decades in the latest international assessment by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), while performance also declined across many developed economies.
Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc races to finish light rail, airport expansion before APEC 2027 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:21:42 +0700
From a major road corridor to an integrated transport axis combining roads, light rail and connections to air and sea gateways, Phu Quoc is accelerating the development of multimodal infrastructure as it prepares to host APEC 2027, while laying the groundwork for longer-term growth.
Typhoon cuts short one of the world's biggest video game fairs, grounds hundreds of flights in Japan Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:06:05 +0700
Typhoon Dujuan forced the cancellation of at least 275 flights in Japan on Monday and prompted warnings of potentially record-breaking rainfall as the storm nears Tokyo.
Italy to ban veils in schools and limit foreign students per class Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:01:40 +0700
Italy is preparing to ban face coverings in schools and to cap the number of foreign students per class, Prime Minister Giorgia ​Meloni said on Sunday as she played up her right-wing ‌credentials at a youth event organized by her party.
Russian tourist expelled, banned from Vietnam for reckless motorcycle stunts Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:21 +0700
A 35-year-old Russian woman has been permanently deported from Vietnam after repeatedly riding a high-powered motorcycle without protective gear and performing dangerous stunts across Khanh Hoa Province.
Man sues AI for picking wrong 'auspicious day' for mother's burial Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:59:57 +0700
A Chinese man turned to AI to choose an auspicious date to bury his mother, but after his family experienced a series of misfortunes, he blamed the AI and sued the company behind it.
Ho Chi Minh City jumps 81 places in global cities ranking Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:05:29 +0700
Vietnam's largest city climbed 81 places to 205th in Oxford Economics' 2026 global cities ranking, driven by gains in governance, human capital and economics.
Vietnam’s top leader arrives in New York for UNGA 81 high-level debate Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:06:12 +0700
Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam arrived in New York on Sept. 20 evening (U.S. time), beginning his participation in the High-Level General Debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) and a series of bilateral engagements in the U.S.
Which university is the best for academic research in Asia? Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0700
This university is the highest-ranked among all Asian representatives in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
13yo Chinese AI whiz dubbed 'future Elon Musk' after hackathon wins Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0700
A 13-year-old from Hangzhou in eastern China has drawn around 500,000 social media followers and the "future Elon Musk" nickname after winning various hackathon awards by using AI to solve everyday problems.
HCMC restaurant owner claims cop pockets $67,000 in prostitution protection scam Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:59:00 +0700
A Ho Chi Minh City restaurant owner claims he paid a police officer more than VND1.7 billion (US$67,000) to protect his establishments' prostitution activities, but the officer allegedly pocketed the bribe.
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