More than a decade ago, Lo Lo Chai was a quiet village at Vietnam’s northernmost tip in Lung Cu Commune, Tuyen Quang Province, little known even to domestic travelers, but today it has become a lively and attractive tourist destination bustling with visitors, thanks in part to a Japanese traveler.

SEOUL -- South Korean fans and media basked in the success of «KPop Demon Hunters» on Monday after the film clinched two Oscars and added to the country's growing pantheon of cultural hits.

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for closer coordination between Vietnamese and Japanese agencies and partners to ensure that the LOTUSat-1 Earth observation satellite is launched by late 2027 and put to effective use.

NAHA, OKINAWA PREF. -- Two ships capsized on Monday off the Henoko district of Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, southernmost Japan, leaving two people dead and two others injured.

A 79-year-old Vietnamese man was hospitalized after being bitten by a cobra and carrying the snake home, Da Nang Hospital said on Monday.

Vietnamese traffic police have issued remote fines to 60 drivers who stopped or parked illegally on expressways linking Ho Chi Minh City with south-central coastal provinces, authorities said on Monday.

LOS ANGELES -- First-time nominee Michael B. Jordan won the best actor Oscar on Sunday for playing twin brothers in the genre-bending vampire tale 'Sinners.'

The global economy is experiencing sharp volatility, prompting many Vietnamese businesses to hesitate before signing new contracts amid rising risks, so stronger and more comprehensive support mechanisms from the government are increasingly seen as essential.

Sovico Group, a founding shareholder of air carrier Vietjet Air, has proposed investing about VND94 trillion (US$3.6 billion) in five transport infrastructure projects in Ho Chi Minh City under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, according to a proposal submitted to the municipal government.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways, a subsidiary under Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group, launched a direct route between Phu Quoc and Nha Trang on Sunday, connecting two of Vietnam’s most popular beach destinations.

Military-run telecom group Viettel has been ranked the world’s strongest telecommunications brand, representing a breakthrough for the Vietnamese firm after two consecutive years in second place.

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A Vietnamese truck driver has been fined nearly US$500 for stopping his vehicle improperly on the Trung Luong–My Thuan expressway in Dong Thap Province, located in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, to urinate, traffic police said on Sunday.

A triangular house on Ly Thai Tong Street in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam has drawn attention on social media because its narrowest point measures little more than a hand’s width, prompting local authorities to review its construction.

Vietnam will allow only biofuel gasoline products E5 RON92 and E10 RON95 to be sold nationwide starting June 1, as part of efforts to cut emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and create a more stable market for agricultural products, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Amid growing uncertainty over tax policies, geopolitical conflicts, and increasingly intense competition for capital and technology, emerging financial models are reshaping global markets, opening a window of opportunity for Vietnam International Financial Center (IFC) to enter the race, according to an industry expert.

A series of suspected food poisoning incidents linked to 'banh mi' has recently raised concerns about food safety in Vietnam, drawing renewed attention to safety practices surrounding one of the country’s most beloved street foods despite such cases being relatively rare.

Police in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam have indicted and detained the owner of a production facility for allegedly mixing acetic acid with water to make counterfeit vinegar labeled as ‘100 percent natural white vinegar’ and sell it on the market.

Naturalized footballer Do Hoang Hen cast his ballot on Sunday in Vietnam’s parliamentary and local elections at a polling station in Tu Liem Ward, Hanoi.

Highlands Coffee, the largest coffee chain in Vietnam by store count, reported US$41.5 million in profit last year as it approaches 1,000 stores and prepares for an initial public offering.

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A recent crash on Nguyen Chanh Street in Hanoi, in which a man driving under the influence of alcohol plowed into several cars and motorcycles, leaving one dead, forces society to confront, more honestly than ever, the issue of drinking and driving.

The Japanese government has provided a non-refundable grant of US$140,000 to support organic agriculture development and eco-friendly communities in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have launched an intensive push to begin work on the Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem section of the second metro line in April.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Apple's (AAPL.O) MacBook Neo, the laptop it announced last week that starts at $499 for students, is the most repairable laptop the company has released since 2014, according to an analysis released Friday by iFixit.

A series of deadly railway accidents across Vietnam since early this year has raised alarms about poor compliance with traffic signals and barriers at rail crossings.

Vietnam does not lack capital for economic growth but needs stronger structures to absorb investment effectively, a partner at Deloitte Vietnam said on Thursday.

The Ministry of Health has proposed a compensation of up to VND100 million (US$3,800) for individuals who suffer serious adverse reactions following mandatory vaccinations.

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Two Vietnamese cities -- Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City -- have been included in a global ranking of the world’s best cities for 2026 published by British magazine Time Out.

TOKYO -- Amid an increasingly severe security environment, Japan's Defense Ministry plans to establish a coastal defense system using thousands of drones, while there are still many issues to overcome.

TOKYO -- The Japanese government adopted at a cabinet meeting Friday bills aimed at introducing a system under which public health insurance will fully cover childbirth costs.

The Ho Chi Minh City administration has ordered tighter inspections of hotels, karaoke bars, massage parlors, and other service businesses to prevent disguised prostitution and related illegal activities.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said it would raise concerns with regional and global football authorities if a ruling on an eligibility case involving Malaysia's national football team in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers is deemed unfair.

Officers at Da Nang International Airport in the eponymous city in central Vietnam have returned a backpack containing nearly US$5,000 and 40,000 Indian rupees to an Indian tourist after it was accidentally left behind.