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Vietnam crush Myanmar 5-0 to top ASEAN Cup group stage

Naturalized debutant Nguyen Xuan Son scored a brace and made two assists in Vietnam's 5-0 victory against Myanmar in their last ASEAN Cup group stage game Saturday.

Indonesia eliminated from ASEAN Cup after home defeat to the Philippines

Indonesia suffered a heartbreaking 0-1 loss to the Philippines on home soil on Saturday, ending their ASEAN Cup campaign in the group stage.

Tens of thousands of people line up for Hanoi international defense expo

Hanoi's Gia Lam Airport received tens of thousands of visitors on Saturday, who came for the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024.

500,000 meters of lights illuminate Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral

Adorned with 500,000 meters of LED lights, Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral radiates this Christmas season, attracting crowds to experience the festive ambiance in downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Most Read Most Commented

10 fastest-growing airports in Southeast Asia

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Visitors experience HCMC's first metro line ahead of official opening

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Vietnamese teen girl, fluent in 4 foreign languages, earns coveted spot at Harvard

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World's second most beautiful island earns $831M tourism revenues this year

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Thailand, Singapore advance to ASEAN Cup semifinals

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HCMC Koi fish café draws foreign tourists

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Vietnam targets 23 million foreign tourists in 2025

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Who invented the QR code?

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Two dead, 15 hospitalized in suspected poisoning case in Hanoi

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Why my wealthy friend won't buy a car, and what it says about Vietnam traffic problems

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Thai court delivers death penalty, life sentences for murder of German real estate broker

A Thai national was sentenced to death and two Germans were handed life sentences for the gruesome murder of a German real estate broker near the resort town of Pattaya, Thai media reported.

Vietnamese teen girl, fluent in 4 foreign languages, earns coveted spot at Harvard

Fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese, a Hanoi student has secured a place at Harvard University thanks to top academic scores, international awards, and outstanding leadership achievements.

12-year-old boy blows down house's roof after homemade firecracker attempt

A 12-year-old boy in southern Tay Ninh Province tried to create firecrackers himself at home, resulting in an explosion that blew down the house’s roof.

Wanted man escapes to Laos, changes name, gets hired into government

A man in central Vietnam, who was wanted for distributing counterfeit money, went to Laos, changed his name and got hired into a governmental position.

Malaysia agrees to resume search for missing MH370 plane

Malaysia announced on Friday it has agreed to launch a new search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared 10 years ago in one of aviation's greatest enduring mysteries.

Two dead, 15 hospitalized in suspected poisoning case in Hanoi

Two people have died, and 15 others were hospitalized after suffering symptoms such as headaches and dizziness following a meal at a conference center in Hanoi.

Thai PM among Forbes' most powerful women

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been ranked 29th on Forbes' 2024 list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women, acknowledging her global influence.

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TVB actor Vinci Wong files for bankruptcy after $360K loan default

Hong Kong actor Vinci Wong has filed for bankruptcy following a default on an unsecured loan of HK$2.8 million (US$359,937) from a credit firm.

Vietjet seeks to lease 2 China’s COMAC jets

E-cigarettes disguised as toys flood online markets

Singapore delivery firms resort to tech to cope with holiday shopping rush

Ministers’ room rate on trips may rise to $112 under new proposal

Individuals with $2,000 tax debt might be banned from leaving Vietnam

Dollar continues to gain against dong

Chatbots cause growing frustration among online shoppers

VinaPhone becomes 2nd telco to launch 5G in Vietnam

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Vietnam to lead ASEAN in economic growth this year: HSBC

Vietnam is expected to lead ASEAN in growth this year with a GDP expansion rate of 7%, driven by manufacturing and trade, according to lender HSBC.

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HCMC Koi fish café draws foreign tourists

In Ho Chi Minh City's Phu Nhuan District, a Koi fish café has gone viral among international tourists, captivating visitors with its greenery, floating tables, and Koi ponds, creating an escape in the city.

World's second most beautiful island earns $831M tourism revenues this year

Phu Quoc Island, voted the world's second most beautiful by readers of American magazine Travel+Leisure, reeled in over VND21.17 trillion ($831.75 million) in 2024 tourism revenue, more than 84% of Kien Giang Province's turnover in the sector.

Vietnam targets 23 million foreign tourists in 2025

Vietnam aims to welcome 22–23 million international visitors next year, a 28% increase compared to this year's figure, and the tourism sector is expected to directly contribute 6–8% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP).

Visitors experience HCMC's first metro line ahead of official opening

Many visitors flocked to enjoy free rides on the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line ahead of its official opening this Sunday, praising its modern train system and clean space.

10 fastest-growing airports in Southeast Asia

Travel data analytics firm Cirium has compiled a list of the 10 fastest-growing airports in Southeast Asia for December, featuring two airports from Vietnam.

$8,600 per person: Trans-Vietnam luxury train tour debuts

A luxury train tour with prices of up to $8,610 per passenger departed from Saigon Railway Station on Wednesday, taking 13 foreign tourists on a seven-day journey across Vietnam for the first time.

6 Southeast Asian countries among world's 40 most beautiful

Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Vietnam, Southeast Asia's most popular tourist destinations, have been named in this year's ranking of the 40 most beautiful countries in the world.

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How often should you include fish in your diet?

My family has a preference for meat, consuming fish only a few times each month. Is this healthy, and what is the recommended frequency of fish meals per week? (Xuan, 34, Thai Nguyen)

Despite living in a large HCMC home, my in-laws rely solely on well water

My husband’s parents reside in a spacious house in HCMC which one would expect to provide all modern comforts, yet, they opt to use well water to save on minor expenses.

Hong Kong singer Gillian Chung reportedly pursues male singer 19 years her junior

24-year-old Chinese singer Yu Yan Long claimed that Gilliang Chung, 43, pursued him in 2022, despite his existing relationship with another woman.

MGI President Nawat Itsaragrisil asserts his competition is ‘fair’

Nawat Itsaragrisil, president of Miss Grand International (MGI), declared the pageant’s fairness at a homecoming press conference for CJ Opiaza, the first runner-up of the 2024 contest, in the Philippines.

Liu Yifei dazzles in corset-inspired dress at Marie Claire event

Chinese-American actress Liu Yifei wore a corset-inspired dress to an event hosted by Marie Claire magazine.

5 health benefits of lime juice

Lime juice offers several advantages, including improving digestion, boosting immunity, promoting youthful and healthy skin, cleansing the body, and eliminating body odors.

I can’t bring myself to respect my in-laws

I find it hard to love and respect my husband’s parents after discovering that my father-in-law stole from me and my mother-in-law insisted on keeping it a secret.

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Thailand, Singapore advance to ASEAN Cup semifinals

Thailand and Singapore secured their tickets into the ASEAN Cup semifinals after escaping defeats in their last group stage games against Cambodia and Malaysia Friday night.

Vietnam climb while Indonesia drop two spots in FIFA rankings

Vietnam end 2024 at 114th position in FIFA rankings, climbing two spots from the previous month thanks to positive results at the 2024 ASEAN Cup.

Battle of wits between Japanese and Vietnamese runners at VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong

Kento Kabashima from Japan brought a surprising level of competition to the VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong, challenging Vietnamese Hua Thuan Long with strategic moves that forced him to adjust his tactics.

Tyson Fury faces nearly $40M tax hit on Usyk rematch earnings

British heavyweight star boxer Tyson Fury is set to lose almost half of his US$76.1 million earnings from his rematch with world champion Oleksandr Usyk due to tax and National Insurance deductions.

Malaysian fan kills woman to rob jewelry for ASEAN Cup expenses

A Malaysian man has confessed to murdering a woman and robbing her jewelry to finance his trip to Cambodia to watch the 2024 ASEAN Cup.

Chelsea star faces potential four-year doping ban

Chelsea's expensive Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been temporarily suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, with a potential four-year ban.

Vietnam draw with Philippines at ASEAN Cup

A last-minute equalizer from Vietnam denied the Philippines a crucial victory on Wednesday night, further dimming their chances of advancing past the ASEAN Cup group stage. Perspectives To Thuc

Cars or motorbikes? Which are to blame for traffic jams in Vietnam?

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Why my wealthy friend won't buy a car, and what it says about Vietnam traffic problems

One of my friends, despite owning assets worth nearly half a million dollars, has firmly decided against buying a car. Instead, he relies on a motorbike for short distances and ride-hailing cars for longer trips.

Motorbikes will remain Vietnam's primary means of transport for another 20 years

Traffic congestion in Vietnam is not caused by motorbikes themselves; it’s the result of rapid urban growth outpacing the development of infrastructure.

Housing prices in Germany and Vietnam: A similar challenge

Buying a house in Germany is as challenging as buying one in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.

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Biden cancels $4.28B more in student debt before leaving office

Saudi man arrested after deadly car attack on German Christmas market

South Korea probe team issues Christmas Day summons for Yoon

Brazilian judge orders Adele song removed over plagiarism claim