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Hanoi orders emergency measures as air pollution set to worsen in coming days

Hanoi orders emergency measures as air pollution set to worsen in coming days

Hanoi is bracing for one of its worst air-pollution spells of the year, pushing the government to roll out emergency measures as stagnant winds and temperature inversion trap toxic particles over the capital and northern provinces.
Storm Koto drives 5-meter waves into Nha Trang, Phan Thiet tourist beaches

Storm Koto drives 5-meter waves into Nha Trang, Phan Thiet tourist beaches

Waves of 4-5 m highers high have been relentlessly pounding the beaches of Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, Mui Ne, and Quy Nhon under the impact of Storm Koto, causing damage to sea embankments and bridge foundations.
Hanoi pho legend soon to leave its alley home

Hanoi pho legend soon to leave its alley home

Pho Thin Bo Ho, the 70-year-old Hanoi eatery known for its rich broth, is preparing to leave its home as redevelopment reshapes the edge of Hoan Kiem Lake.

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Storm Koto slows and weakens off central Vietnam as new depression approaches

Storm Koto slows and weakens off central Vietnam as new depression approaches

Affected by a cold air mass from the north, Storm Koto has barely moved and is weakening, with forecasts predicting it will lose further strength before reaching land.

Which country has a river so hot it can boil you alive?

Deep in a rainforest lies a river so hot it can boil animals alive, a place so extreme it’s baffled scientists and inspired local legends.

Death toll in Southeast Asia floods surpasses 300

Days of devastating flooding across Southeast Asia have killed more than 300 people in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, authorities said on Friday.
Why the East Sea is seeing its busiest storm season in 30 years

Why the East Sea is seeing its busiest storm season in 30 years

The East Sea, known internationally as the South China Sea, is experiencing one of its most turbulent years on record, with an unusual surge of storms fueled by rare climate patterns and abnormally warm seas.
Trump calls to halt ‘Third World’ migration after National Guard soldier killed in DC attack

Trump calls to halt ‘Third World’ migration after National Guard soldier killed in DC attack

Donald Trump said Thursday he would suspend migration from what the U.S. leader called "third world countries", a day after an Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers in Washington, killing one.
Indonesia floods death toll rises to 84

Indonesia floods death toll rises to 84

Flooding and landslides across Indonesia's Sumatra island have killed at least 84 people this week and dozens more are missing, rescue officials said Friday.
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 128 as search teams uncover more bodies

Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 128 as search teams uncover more bodies

Hong Kong firefighters found dozens more bodies Friday during an intensive apartment-by-apartment search of a high-rise tower complex, after a massive fire engulfed seven of its eight buildings. The death toll in one of the city’s deadliest blazes is now at least 128.

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Vietnam offers ‘best conditions’ for overseas experts to return and lead key projects: Deputy PM

Vietnam offers ‘best conditions’ for overseas experts to return and lead key projects: Deputy PM

Vietnam has policies to offer the “best conditions” for talented individuals abroad to return and lead strategic projects, especially in roles like chief architects and lead engineers, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung said.

Apple’s founding papers set for auction, valued up to $4M

British auction house Christie’s is preparing to auction the original 1976 partnership contract that formed Apple Computer Company, with an estimated value between $2 million and $4 million.

Porsche executive calls Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N ‘eye-opening’ for the company’s engineers

Porsche executive Frank Moser has called the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N an “eye-opening” electric vehicle for Porsche engineers, saying the car has influenced the development of Porsche’s upcoming electric 718 model.
Chinese EV billionaire Li Xiang embraces extreme frugality despite $4.3B fortune

Chinese EV billionaire Li Xiang embraces extreme frugality despite $4.3B fortune

Li Xiang, founder of Chinese electric vehicle maker Li Auto, is known for his frugal lifestyle despite an estimated net worth of US$4.3 billion.
Elon Musk challenges top League of Legends team to face AI Grok

Elon Musk challenges top League of Legends team to face AI Grok

The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has challenged the top League of Legends video game team to compete against his AI Grok 5, which he claims can play “any game.”
How Fei-Fei Li, the ‘godmother of AI,’ went from running family dry-cleaning shop to leading $1B startup

How Fei-Fei Li, the ‘godmother of AI,’ went from running family dry-cleaning shop to leading $1B startup

China-born Fei-Fei Li, who immigrated to the U.S. at 15, once ran her family’s dry-cleaning shop before becoming a Stanford University professor and cofounder of US$1-billion AI startup World Labs.
Is a $190 subsidy enough to make Vietnamese switch to electric motorbikes?

Is a $190 subsidy enough to make Vietnamese switch to electric motorbikes?

A VND5 million ($190) subsidy could spark interest, but more is needed to truly incentivize Vietnamese people to switch from gas-powered motorcycles to electric ones.

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Japan's biggest airline ANA cancels 65 flights after Airbus A320 recall

Japan's biggest airline ANA cancels 65 flights after Airbus A320 recall

ANA Holdings, Japan's biggest airline, says it canceled 65 flights on Saturday after the Airbus A320 recall forced it to ground some aircraft.

World's most visited museum hikes ticket price by 45% for most non-EU tourists

Paris's Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, said it would raise ticket prices for most non-EU visitors, meaning U.S., British and Chinese tourists among others will have to pay US$37 to get in.

Vietnam to have 33 airports by 2030

Vietnam is set to have 33 airports with a total capacity of 297 million passengers by 2030, according to a newly adjusted master plan from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).
German tourist donates $380 to flood-hit central Vietnam before flying home

German tourist donates $380 to flood-hit central Vietnam before flying home

Before leaving Ha Long for Germany, Andreas Scholz wrote a letter and gave an envelope containing VND10 million (US$380) to his hotel owner, requesting that the money be used to purchase rice for people affected by recent floods and natural disasters.
Malaysia’s low-cost carrier launches direct flight to Cambodia’s Siem Reap

Malaysia’s low-cost carrier launches direct flight to Cambodia’s Siem Reap

Budget carrier Firefly Airlines on Thursday launched its first-ever direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cambodia’s Siem Reap province.
Chinese tourist dies after falling from Japan's Kansai International Airport

Chinese tourist dies after falling from Japan's Kansai International Airport

A Chinese tourist has died after falling from a height at Kansai International Airport’s T1 terminal building in Osaka, prompting police to launch an investigation.
Vietnam tourism authorities warn of cyberattack targeting hotels, resorts

Vietnam tourism authorities warn of cyberattack targeting hotels, resorts

The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) has issued a warning about a large-scale global cyberattack campaign known as ClickFix, which is rapidly spreading and targeting accommodation facilities across the country, including hotels, homestays and resorts.

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Four zodiac signs destined for a life of wealth and fulfillment after 45

Four zodiac signs destined for a life of wealth and fulfillment after 45

These four zodiac signs will achieve peak prosperity, career success, family comfort, and lasting health amid life's chaos.

Are wedding cash gifts strictly reciprocal? Hear what the Vietnamese say

After looking at camera footage and noticing that a friend had not left a monetary gift at his wedding, Minh Vu made a post online asking for "repayment."

Thirst for clean water in the heart of floods

Nguyen Hieu, who returned home three days after fleeing the rising waters, does not dare use the murky well to bathe her two young children. Instead, she rations every donated bottle of drinking water.
Three decades of Vietnam seen through American photographer’s lens

Three decades of Vietnam seen through American photographer’s lens

American photographer Catherine Karnow captured Bao Ninh’s portrait 35 years ago, along with vivid snapshots of ordinary Vietnamese life.
Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo declines Miss Universe Asia title

Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo declines Miss Universe Asia title

Ahtisa Manalo, who represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2025 and finished as third runner-up and Miss Universe Asia, has announced that she is declining the continental title.
37-year-old firefighter killed fighting Hong Kong apartment blaze was to be married next month

37-year-old firefighter killed fighting Hong Kong apartment blaze was to be married next month

Ho Wai Ho, a firefighter confirmed as one of the casualties of the blaze that engulfed Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court apartment complex, was due to marry his girlfriend of more than 10 years next month.
Three evening drinks to help lower your blood pressure

Three evening drinks to help lower your blood pressure

Beet juice, chamomile tea and low-fat milk provide nutrients that relax blood vessels and ease stress, which help lower blood pressure.

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Cambodia faces international ban after withdrawing from 9 sports at SEA Games 33

Cambodia faces international ban after withdrawing from 9 sports at SEA Games 33

Cambodia has been banned from competing in sepak takraw at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, following its withdrawal from the sport at SEA Games 33, Thai officials said Friday.

Russian fitness trainer dies during extreme weight gain challenge

Dmitry Nuyanzin, a 30-year-old Russian fitness trainer, has died after participating in an extreme weight gain challenge to promote his weight loss program.

World's Strongest Woman winner stripped of title after getting exposed as transgender

Jammie Booker, 28, who won the 2025 World's Strongest Woman competition in Arlington, Texas, has been stripped of the title after organizers confirmed she was born male, sparking debates about fairness in sports.
Two-time major golf champion Zoeller dies

Two-time major golf champion Zoeller dies

Fuzzy Zoeller, a two-time major champion who was known for his humor but sparked a firestorm with a racially insensitive joke about Tiger Woods, has died at the age of 74, the PGA Tour said Thursday.
Hospital camera footage helps Chinese world long jump champion escape doping ban

Hospital camera footage helps Chinese world long jump champion escape doping ban

Wang Jianan, the 2022 world long jump champion, has been cleared of doping charges after an investigation proved he accidentally inhaled a banned substance while attending to a relative at a hospital.
Thailand proposes group switch for Singapore amid Cambodia withdrawal from SEA Games football

Thailand proposes group switch for Singapore amid Cambodia withdrawal from SEA Games football

Thailand has proposed moving Singapore from Group C to Group A in the men's football competition at the 33rd SEA Games, after Cambodia withdrew from the tournament, to avoid a full redraw.
Volleyball player miraculously escapes death after getting shot in Brazil

Volleyball player miraculously escapes death after getting shot in Brazil

Brazilian volleyball player Julia Azevedo was shot by a robber, but avoided life-threatening injuries as the bullet missed her spine by just a millimeter.
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Readers' Views

A buffet is not a contest of how many lobsters one can grasp

Last weekend, my family went to a popular buffet restaurant in downtown Ho Chi Minh City. The place offered more than 100 dishes, from premium seafood like lobster, grilled oysters with cheese, salmon, and sashimi to a wide range of Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese food.

Da Lat mountains are failing: a structural failure that requires immediate overhaul

Da Lat's mountain passes are not experiencing minor erosion. They are cracking apart.

If a foreigner can master Vietnamese, why do Vietnamese students still struggle with English?

Many Vietnamese students struggle to speak English clearly, pronounce words correctly, or understand native speakers, even after over a decade of learning the language.
 
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