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From energy to property: How Southeast Asia’s top 5 billionaires made their fortune

From energy to property: How Southeast Asia’s top 5 billionaires made their fortune

The five richest billionaires in Southeast Asia, who collectively boast US$132.6 billion in net worth, built their business empires across various sectors, including coal mining, commodities and real estate.
Sleeper bus bursts into flames on HCMC–Mekong Delta expressway

Sleeper bus bursts into flames on HCMC–Mekong Delta expressway

A sleeper bus with more than 20 passengers onboard caught fire early Monday on the HCMC–Trung Luong Expressway, the city’s sole expressway connection to the Mekong Delta, but the driver steered into the emergency lane in time to evacuate everyone safely.
4,000 Malaysian tourists stranded amid Thailand floods

4,000 Malaysian tourists stranded amid Thailand floods

Some 4,000 Malaysian tourists were stranded in Hat Yai and several parts of Songkhla province in southern Thailand because of severe floods, Malaysia's foreign ministry said.

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Malaysia moves to impose under-16 social media age limit, with ID checks considered

Malaysia moves to impose under-16 social media age limit, with ID checks considered

From 2026, Malaysian residents under the age of 16 will not be allowed to register social media accounts.

Human body found in bag after suspects flee Ho Chi Minh City high-rise

A body was found inside a large bag at a high-rise apartment building in Ho Chi Minh City after residents confronted two suspicious men who then fled the scene, setting off an active police investigation.

Holiday trip turns deadly as Japanese man dies days after apartment fight in Ho Chi Minh City

A Japanese tourist is set to stand trial in Ho Chi Minh City after his compatriot died days after a violent dispute inside their rented apartment, a confrontation that began as an argument over cleaning duties and escalated into blows.
Fire breaks out on Scoot flight after passenger's power bank overheats

Fire breaks out on Scoot flight after passenger's power bank overheats

A small fire broke out on a Scoot flight from Hong Kong to Singapore on Nov. 22 after a passenger's rechargeable power bank overheated.
Australian man banned from Singapore over Ariana Grande incident

Australian man banned from Singapore over Ariana Grande incident

Singapore deported on Sunday an Australian man at the end of a nine-day jail term for rushing film star Ariana Grande during the Asian premier of "Wicked: For Good", local media reported.
HCMC residents send urgent relief supplies to flood-hit central Vietnam

HCMC residents send urgent relief supplies to flood-hit central Vietnam

People across Ho Chi Minh City packed metro stations, public offices, and apartment complexes with donated clothing, food, and essential goods to support communities ravaged by severe flooding and landslides in south-central provinces.
Houses for flood-hit families must be rebuilt before Tet: PM

Houses for flood-hit families must be rebuilt before Tet: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed authorities to rebuild houses destroyed by the central region’s floods, ordering instant temporary shelter and full reconstruction finished before the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) in February.

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How AI fakes are making the world more confusing than ever

How AI fakes are making the world more confusing than ever

When Thu saw a viral video purportedly showing a woman and her grandchild trapped in floodwaters in central Vietnam, she almost shared it until some things made her pause.

Searching high and low for a chief architect of strategic technologies

Vietnam is placing big bets on 11 strategic technology sectors. But one question remains: who will draw the master blueprint for each field?

Quiz: Which robotics firm builds a humanoid robot cheaper than an iPhone?

The robot sells for 9,998 yuan (US$1,380), just below the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s starting price of 9,999 yuan in China.
Huawei vice president He Gang reveals photo samples shot on upcoming Mate 80 series

Huawei vice president He Gang reveals photo samples shot on upcoming Mate 80 series

Huawei Vice President He Gang shared a series of photos captured with the company’s Mate 80 smartphones, which are set to launch next week.
My ride-hailing side gig earns me $300, surpassing my regular job’s income

My ride-hailing side gig earns me $300, surpassing my regular job’s income

Many people ask me, “If being an app-based ride-hailing driver earns more than your office job, why not quit and go full-time?”
China’s humanoid robot sets Guinness World Record with non-stop 106-km walk

China’s humanoid robot sets Guinness World Record with non-stop 106-km walk

A Chinese-made humanoid robot developed in China has earned a Guinness World Record after completing a 106.286-kilometer trek between two eastern cities without shutting down.
The hidden dangers of treating ChatGPT like an all-knowing expert

The hidden dangers of treating ChatGPT like an all-knowing expert

When 65-year-old Thuy Ha got a sore throat and cough, she asked ChatGPT for a diagnosis, believing it to be "more objective and thorough" than a doctor.

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World's 'most favorite destination' witnesses record number of Russian tourists this year

World's 'most favorite destination' witnesses record number of Russian tourists this year

Japan, voted "world's most favorite destination" this year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, received a record 159,300 Russians between January and October, surpassing its pre-Covid peak in 2019.

Vietnam Airlines launches first direct flight from Jakarta to Hanoi

Vietnam Airlines has inaugurated a direct route linking Jakarta of Indonesia and Hanoi of Vietnam with the first flight departing from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport on Nov. 23.

Indonesia becomes world's first country to apply biometric 'seamless corridor'

Indonesia has become the first country in the world to implement a biometric “seamless corridor” system that allows passengers to pass through immigration without stopping.
Vietnam's tourist city Hoi An covered in mud as floodwaters recede

Vietnam's tourist city Hoi An covered in mud as floodwaters recede

As floodwaters receded, many streets in popular ancient town Hoi An were left covered in thick mud, prompting authorities and residents to begin cleanup efforts to quickly restore tourism activities.
Why South Korean tourists are shunning Southeast Asia

Why South Korean tourists are shunning Southeast Asia

South Korean travelers are canceling trips to Southeast Asia amid safety concerns, following reports of job scams and abductions in Cambodia.
Australian tourist becomes social-media sensation after $4,000 cosmetic surgery in Vietnam

Australian tourist becomes social-media sensation after $4,000 cosmetic surgery in Vietnam

Jason Harrigan, a 57-year-old Australian, has become an unexpected social-media sensation after videos chronicling his facial cosmetic surgery in Vietnam racked up around 80 million views.
Tourists cancel tours to Da Lat as landslides block access

Tourists cancel tours to Da Lat as landslides block access

Many travelers who booked trips to Da Lat in November and December have canceled or postponed their plans due to landslide risks on mountain passes caused by relentless rainfall.

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Hungry and cold on rooftops as floods sink central Vietnam

Hungry and cold on rooftops as floods sink central Vietnam

Nguyen Hai tears open a packet of instant noodles and shares the crispy bits with his three grandchildren, the family’s first meal in 48 hours.

Vietnamese driver risks life taking city car down mountain pass

Compact, narrow vehicles designed for urban travel are ill-suited for fast descents on mountain passes, where the likelihood of skidding, losing control, or even overturning increases.

Life-or-death journeys homeward amid central Vietnam floods

Not sleeping for 48 hours and having to abandon his car on the roadside and rent a motorbike to cross a landslide-hit pass, Tin reached Phu Yen from HCMC to rescue his mother from flooding.
2018 titleholder Catriona Gray questions Miss Universe 2025 results

2018 titleholder Catriona Gray questions Miss Universe 2025 results

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has questioned the relevance of the question-and-answer segment at the 2025 edition, echoing widespread debate over the pageant's outcome.
Homeless guest stays for 45 years after Christmas Eve

Homeless guest stays for 45 years after Christmas Eve

A British lawyer and his wife offered a homeless old friend a place to sleep on Christmas Eve and ended up hosting him for nearly 50 years.
How regional discrimination still divides Vietnamese people

How regional discrimination still divides Vietnamese people

Quoc Cuong had to change his accent and cover his motorbike license plate so people around him would not find out that he was from the central province of Thanh Hoa during six years of studying university in Hanoi,
Vietnamese mother who lost all four limbs fights back with unbreakable hope

Vietnamese mother who lost all four limbs fights back with unbreakable hope

When her seven-year-old son ran away in fear after seeing her with no arms or legs, Tran Thi Nga, 30, of Phu Tho town, knew she had to live and fight her fate.

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Malaysia to attend SEA Games 33 with only 6 players from top domestic league

Malaysia to attend SEA Games 33 with only 6 players from top domestic league

Malaysia has called up a 25-man U22 squad for the SEA Games 33 in Thailand, but the team only have six players currently competing in the top-tier Malaysia Super League (MSL).

Malaysia PM Anwar vows no cover-up in probe into football forgery scandal

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said there would be no cover-up in domestic investigations into alleged document forgery that led to FIFA suspending seven naturalized players of the national football team, the state news agency reported on Friday (Nov 21).

From metal band bassist to two-division boxing champion: the story of Mikaela Mayer

Once the bassist for an all-female heavy metal band, Mikaela Mayer is now a unified boxing champion in two weight classes.
Who is Jannik Sinner's new model girlfriend?

Who is Jannik Sinner's new model girlfriend?

Danish model Laila Hasanovic has been in the spotlight after Jannik Sinner confirmed their relationship as she became a regular fixture at the world number one tennis player's tournaments.
FIFA adds Ronaldo to World Cup promotional poster after controversy

FIFA adds Ronaldo to World Cup promotional poster after controversy

FIFA has replaced the poster for the 2026 World Cup with a new one that prominently features superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, after the original sparked debates for leaving him out.
Vietnamese, Chinese football clubs fined $5,000 for brawl at Asian tournament

Vietnamese, Chinese football clubs fined $5,000 for brawl at Asian tournament

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has fined the Vietnamese club CAHN and China's Beijing Guoan following a chaotic brawl during their AFC Champions League Two match two months ago.
What did 7 banned Malaysia naturalized players tell FIFA at appeal hearing?

What did 7 banned Malaysia naturalized players tell FIFA at appeal hearing?

The seven naturalized Malaysian players banned by FIFA denied involvement in document forgery but admitted to a lack of supervision and acknowledgement, claiming they were unaware of their lineage and signed legal documents without reading them.
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Grammar-heavy, practice-light: The reason Vietnamese students can't understand foreign English teachers

Vietnamese students spend years studying English, yet many still freeze the moment they meet a native speaker.

Why poor hiring decisions are the most expensive mistakes a company can make

A recent study shows that hiring the wrong employee can cost a company several times more than hiring the right one.

Weight-loss obsession fuels demand for pills with absurd claims like shedding 5 kg in 3 days

Is the desire for a thin figure and slim waist an obsession for many women, leaving them vulnerable to deceptive advertisements?
 
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