Smoke-dried mummies in Vietnam – discovery of world scale
HANOI: The discovery of mummies preserved through the smoke-drying method in Vietnam and some other South-east Asian countries was a finding recognised as one of the world's top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2025.
Vietnam arrests two suspects in armed bank heist as authorities seize firearms
HCM CITY: Vietnamese police have arrested two suspects accused of robbing about VND1.8 billion (US$69,230) from a Vietcombank branch in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai after a weeks-long nationwide manhunt, seizing four firearms, the Ministry of Public Security said on Friday (Feb 6)
Laos and Vietnam boost special relationship, agree to build Friendship University
VIENTIANE: Laos and Vietnam strengthened their special friendship relations on Feb 5 by signing six cooperation documents, including an agreement to build the Laos-Vietnam Friendship University in Laos.
Almost 2.5 million visitors - Vietnam welcomes record number of foreign tourist arrivals in January
Strong growth from Northeast Asia, Asean, Europe and long-haul markets indicates that Vietnam's visitor mix is becoming increasingly diverse and sustainable.
Vietnam unveils US$794mil cable bridge design linking Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh Airport corridor
Vietnam has revealed the design for the Cat Lai cable-stayed bridge, a sweeping river crossing set to link Ho Chi Minh City with Dong Nai Province, easing congestion on key routes.
Vietnamese beauty pageant runner-up arrested; accused of operating escort network in Hanoi
A 22-year-old beauty pageant runner-up in Vietnam has been detained by police after allegedly acting as an intermediary in an escort network, authorities said.
Vietnam's trade surplus with the US surges in January as imports from China hit new high
Vietnam's trade surplus with the United States grew in January by nearly 30% year on year as exports climbed, while imports from China hit a new monthly high, official data released on Friday showed.
Infant, two others die from coal heat-related carbon monoxide poisoning in Ha Tinh, Vietnam
HA TINH, (Vietnam): A carbon monoxide poisoning incident caused by burning coal for warmth in a rural village in the central province of Ha Tinh, claimed the lives of three people, including a two-day-old infant.
Vietnam to increase flight frequency at major airports during Lunar New Year holiday
HANOI: The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has increased flight frequency at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City and Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi during the Lunar New Year holiday to meet surging travel demand, local daily VnExpress reported on Thursday (Feb 5).
Lao National Assembly President welcomes Vietnamese Party chief
VIENTIANE: Party General Secretary To Lam met with President of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane in Vientiane on Thursday (Feb 5), reaffirming that Vietnam always attaches great importance to and gives top priority to its special, unique relationship with Laos.
