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Which Asian country has the world's longest escalator system?

With rapid urban development and innovative infrastructure, one country now boasts the world's longest escalator system.

Captain blamed for boat capsizing that killed 15 Indian tourists off Vietnam's largest island

Speedboat captain Nguyen Hong Hai is accused of underestimating the strong winds and high seas off Phu Quoc on July 11, capsizing his boat and killing 15 Indian tourists.

Gloria Carlin, ‘Hanoi Hilton’ Actress and Wife of Screenwriter Lionel Chetwynd, Dies at 84

A Canadian, she also appeared in ‘Goldenrod,’ ‘Two Solitudes,’ the biblical miniseries ‘Joseph’ and ‘General Hospital.’

In 1974, Vietnam veteran moved to Alaska; 14 years later he made US history

Russia, Vietnam to continue working on options for cooperation in transport projects

Russian Railways said Vietnam has plans to develop its railway network

Asia Rose Simpson dazzles at Miss World in Filipino designs

The Philippines’ Asia Rose Simpson has been capturing the attention of fans who are following this year’s staging of the Miss World pageant in Vietnam with the help of an impeccable wardrobe consisting of outfits made by…

Vietnam’s SCIC Plans Broad Divestment as FTSE Upgrade Nears

Vietnam’s state investment arm plans to exit dozens of companies over the next four years, freeing up capital and potentially boosting the supply of tradable shares as the country prepares for its elevation to emerging-m…

Flashing-light kites disrupt 21 flights at Vietnam's busiest airport Tan Son Nhat

Several flights were unable to take off or land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday evening after three kites fitted with flashing lights were spotted in the sky.

Grade 11 student develops Edge AI attendance system from real-world problem

A Grade 11 student interested in data analytics and technology developed an Edge AI-powered attendance system in four weeks after identifying a manual attendance-tracking process at a technology company.

Vietnamese car owner fined $18,100 after AI cameras logs 96 violations

A car owner in northern Vietnam has been fined VND474.6 million (US$18,100) after AI traffic cameras logged 96 violations by his vehicle in just over five months, 21 of them speeding offenses in July alone.

New aircraft carrier going to Middle East amid questions over conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln

The U.S. is sending a new aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid reports of poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been long deployed to the theater in support of the war against Iran. The USS George…

U.S. Adds Brazil to List of Countries Used to Reroute Chinese Goods

The U.S. government has included Brazil on a list of more than 40 countries classified as high risk for so-called illegal "transshipment," the practice of rerouting goods through third countries to circumvent U.S. tariff…

US sends new aircraft carrier to Mideast amid concerns over USS Abraham Lincoln

The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading towards the Middle East, according to Navy statements and open source information on the ship’s movements. This comes as reports have emerged of…

US flags dozens of trade partners as risks for aiding tariff evasion

The trading partners flagged include India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Singapore.

American vlogger leaves Thailand after 6 years for Vietnam, impressed by its dynamic growth

An American vlogger who had been based in Thailand since 2019 announced recently that he is leaving the country and scouting Ho Chi Minh City as a possible new base.

Vietnam sets goal to equip 10 million workers with AI skills by 2030

Vietnam has outlined an ambitious plan to provide basic artificial intelligence (AI) training, upskilling, and refresher courses to at least 10 million workers over the next four years.

Cancer patient eats dog meat containing rat poison given as 'nutrition'

A 55-year-old man in Hanoi undergoing treatment for cancer developed bleeding in the eyes and severe blood-clotting after possibly eating poison-tainted dog meat given by his family for nutrition.

Vietnam’s warship project signals modernisation, bamboo diplomacy balance

Vietnam’s construction of its most ambitious warship to date signals its ambition to develop a self-sufficient defence industry and assert its maritime interests. However, the country is expected to remain dependent on f…

SpaceX’s Starlink starts taking orders in Vietnam, on Hanoi’s terms

SpaceX’s Starlink has begun taking orders for its satellite-internet service in Vietnam, opening one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing markets to Elon Musk’s orbital broadband. It is a notable win for a business that h…

HCMC has no place for 3 million cubic meters of sludge dredged from giant canal

The project of renovating 32-km Tham Luong–Ben Cat–Nuoc Len canal that runs 32 km in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to generate more than three million cubic meters of sludge, but has yet to find a site for its disposal, t…