More than 400 live cats crammed into cages and dozens of dead ones packed in ice were seized in Vietnam during one of the largest cat theft operations uncovered in recent years.</p>

Legendary war photographer Don McCullin has announced that his final book will be a retrospective on the Vietnam War.

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CCTV captured the moment a four-year-old girl was shoved face-first off a slide in Hanoi - she was hospitalised with an eye socket injury after landing five feet below.</p>

Spanish gastronomy arrives in Phu Quoc this week, while Danang hosts a week-long celebration of art, dining and creativity, with Michelin-starred chefs, cocktail showcases and collaborative dinners among the highlights.

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[Ver vídeo en X] Así se escondían los Viet Cong.

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Researchers in Vietnam who fabricate data or plagiarize papers may be permanently barred from future scientific work, according to new guidance from the country’s Ministry of Science and Technology. The new framework, announced May 25, requires science and technology organizations to implement rules against research misconduct, and it outlines a process for investigating and sanctioning ……

Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam arrived in Thailand on 27 May for an official visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties ahead of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations. Invited by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the visit marks To Lam’s first official trip to an ASEAN country since starting his second presidential […]

New World Phu Quoc celebrates 5th anniversary, highlights family pool villas, dining venues, and island activities on Khem Beach.

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Finalmente, después de un minuto, ocurre un choque y logran encontrarse en una situación hilarante. [Ver vídeo en X]

Ver post completo: En Vietnam, una chica entró a una tienda para comprar algo de ropa. Escucha la voz de la vendedora, pero no la ve porque ambas se mueven al mismo tiempo de manera idéntica y se pasan de largo una a la otra repetidamente sin notarlo.

Hopped on random buses all afternoon, dropped near Hanoi's Ho Guom lake because why not. Brought a notebook, promised I wouldn't touch my phone but broke that promise instantly.

Influencer with 11 million followers reveals she has leukaemia after drinking five bubble teas a day instead of water - and is using her shock diagnosis to warn fans.</p>

Top chef Luke Nguyen brings Vietnamese flavours full circle at Tran Dynasty in Fairmont Hanoi, presenting a nuanced, fine-dining interpretation rooted in history yet shaped for today.

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Russia is weighing its first-ever delivery of petroleum products to Laos, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced Saturday, 9 May. According to the Russian media, Russia is currently evaluating the logistical possibilities for the initial export. With Laos landlocked and unreachable by sea, Russia would route shipments through Vietnamese ports, the same transit corridor […]

A science competition for middle and high school students in Vietnam is embroiled in controversy as its winners head to next week’s Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair – widely considered the most prestigious event of its kind. Allegations include cheating and plagiarizing. Observers in Vietnam noticed the suspect work appears to be especially advanced … Continue reading Winning…

A severe hailstorm struck Bắc Hà Commune, Lào Cai Province, Vietnam, in the early hours of April 16, 2026, damaging 338 homes, injuring four people, and affecting 485.5 ha (1 200 acres) of crops. The storm, which lasted about 20–30 minutes, produced large hail and strong winds that caused structural damage and economic losses exceeding VND 30 billion (USD 1.1–1.2 million).

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Dashcam footage captured a 10-year-old boy being hurled into the air when a train struck a farm vehicle at an unofficial, unguarded level crossing in Vietnam, killing the child.</p>

A distracted biker on his phone narrowly survived being clipped by a 14-carriage train in Hanoi after riding around a lowered level crossing barrier in a terrifying near miss.</p>

Interior designer, furniture designer and stalwart world traveler Jiun Ho joins us once again for Designer Travels — this time, recounting a nearly 300-mile bicycle tour through Southeast Asia. Destination: Biking from Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, to Siem Reap, Cambodia Month traveled: December between Christmas and New Year Duration of trip: 10 days Temperature range:…

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Laos and Vietnam are reaffirming their close bilateral relationship this week, marked by an exchange of congratulations following To Lam’s re-election as President of Vietnam and an upcoming high-level party delegation visit to Vientiane. Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith was among the first regional leaders to extend congratulations to To Lam after the 16th National Assembly […]

Severe thunderstorms accompanied by hail, strong winds, lightning, and isolated tornadoes affected northern Vietnam on March 29--30, 2026, leaving four people dead and nine injured. Fatalities were reported in Tuyen Quang, Son La, and Quang Ninh, while widespread structural and agricultural damage was recorded across multiple provinces.

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Beyond their freshness, these salad bowls carry story of place, where every vegetable and dressing reflects their homeland.

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Woman dies in horrifying workplace accident after being pulled into a wood chipper at a factory in Vietnam - as her desperate co-worker tried in vain to save her life.</p>

Laos has received warm congratulations from Vietnam and China following President Thongloun Sisoulith’s re-election. On 23 March, Vietnam’s top leadership has extended their congratulations to Laos’ newly appointed leaders, including Thongloun Sisoulith, who was elected State President, Sonexay Siphandone as Prime Minister, Saysomphone Phomvihane as National Assembly Chairman, and Viengthong…

Mum spotted a strange glow in her newborn's eye that even doctors missed - but it turned out to be cancer in both eyes, leading to gruelling treatment and eye removal.</p>

Vietnam has slashed fuel import tariffs to zero and called on businesses to shift employees to remote work, as escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens to disrupt global oil supplies and drive prices to levels not seen in years. Effective 9 March through late-April, the Vietnamese government reduced most-favored-nation import taxes on unleaded gasoline […]

Vietnamese EV brand VinFast has been struggling to find a foothold in the US market, but that hasn’t throttled the company’s world-beating, global ambitions. To that end, the company has unveiled not one, but _two_ new flagship ultra-luxury models meant to take on the very best ultra-luxe brands in the world.

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Phu Quoc’s imaginative resort fuses whimsical architecture with serious dining – from French-Mediterranean finesse at Pink Pearl to beachfront feasts.

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Trump has no clear plan for his war with Iran, which may be his undoing.

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Man rushed to hospital after a 30cm metal construction bar penetrated his anus and lower abdomen in a reported fall - surgeons battled for hours to save his life in Vietnam.</p>

In a world that rarely pauses, embracing slow travel and lingering together allows love to be rediscovered, renewed, and understood anew.

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