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Ho Chi Minh City unveils tower design for multi-level interchange linking roads to seaports, Long Thanh airport

Ho Chi Minh City unveils tower design for multi-level interchange linking roads to seaports, Long Thanh airport

A twisting tower will rise among elevated roadways, interspersed with ponds and green spaces, in a proposed interchange connecting Ho Chi Minh City's major seaports, industrial areas and regional transport corridors.
Phu Quoc airport opens 2nd runway as phoenix-inspired terminal takes shape for APEC 2027

Phu Quoc airport opens 2nd runway as phoenix-inspired terminal takes shape for APEC 2027

Phu Quoc International Airport on Vietnam's largest island put its second runway into commercial operation on Thursday morning after eight months of construction.
Indonesian martial arts star dies at 19 following middle-finger injury

Indonesian martial arts star dies at 19 following middle-finger injury

Indonesian pencak silat star Ayudiah Rivana Tridiandinita has died at the age of 19, just hours after undergoing minor surgery for an injury to her middle finger.

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Ex-Scoot crew supervisor gets jail after pocketing nearly $51,000 from in-flight sales to pay off debts

Ex-Scoot crew supervisor gets jail after pocketing nearly $51,000 from in-flight sales to pay off debts

A former Scoot crew supervisor was sentenced to 11 months' jail in Singapore on Oct. 27 after taking nearly SGD65,000 ($50,700) of the budget airline's in-flight food and beverage sales proceeds.

52-year-old Korean executive learns Vietnamese to earn master's degree

Armed with two bachelor's degrees from South Korea, 52-year-old Choi Chang Young is learning Vietnamese to pursue a master's degree in business administration in Vietnam.

Hanoi's $860M makeover plan for its central lake includes new city hall and underground mall

Hanoi has proposed a VND22.2 trillion (US$860 million) revamp of the Hoan Kiem Lake area, due for completion in 2029, to expand public space and link the lake with nearby cultural and historical landmarks.
New Zealand's former PM, Jacinda Ardern, to teach leadership at Sydney university

New Zealand's former PM, Jacinda Ardern, to teach leadership at Sydney university

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern will teach students about "empathetic leadership" after being hired for a new job at the University of Sydney.
World's second most populous country has more seniors than children to support

World's second most populous country has more seniors than children to support

China's old-age dependency ratio overtook the child dependency ratio for the first time in 2025, meaning its working-age population now supports more people aged 65 and above than children.
Malaysia officers detain couple attempting to bring over $700,000 in undeclared cash to Singapore

Malaysia officers detain couple attempting to bring over $700,000 in undeclared cash to Singapore

Malaysian border officers detained a husband and wife at the Causeway checkpoint in Johor Bahru on Oct. 27 on suspicion of trying to take cash worth US$719,300 to Singapore.
Malaysia intercepts 30 AI chip servers bound for undisclosed Asian country

Malaysia intercepts 30 AI chip servers bound for undisclosed Asian country

Malaysia foiled an attempt to smuggle advanced artificial intelligence chips through the country's main airport, customs officials said Wednesday, in a case worth more than US$12 million.

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Tesla begins hiring in Vietnam

Tesla begins hiring in Vietnam

American electric car maker Tesla has posted openings for five management and project development positions in Vietnam more than a month after setting up a local company.

Two of Asia's top universities in Singapore to launch joint nuclear engineering degree

National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), will jointly launch a master's program in nuclear engineering in 2027.

Xiaomi founder loses $21B in a year, biggest drop among China's billionaires

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun's fortune has plunged 48% in a year to 169 billion yuan ($25.1 billion), marking the biggest wealth decline among China's billionaires, according to the latest Hurun China Rich List.
How two graduates of Asia's third-ranked university became CEOs of Intel and Western Digital

How two graduates of Asia's third-ranked university became CEOs of Intel and Western Digital

Lip-Bu Tan and Irving Tan, both alumni of Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, followed different career paths before becoming CEOs of U.S. technology giants Intel and Western Digital, respectively.
DeepSeek founder joins China's top 10 richest for first time with $42B fortune

DeepSeek founder joins China's top 10 richest for first time with $42B fortune

DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng has made his debut among China's 10 wealthiest people, taking seventh place with an estimated net worth of 280 billion yuan (US$42 billion), according to the latest Hurun China Rich List.
World's largest humanoid robot maker sets Guinness record with 110 robots dancing in sync

World's largest humanoid robot maker sets Guinness record with 110 robots dancing in sync

A group of 110 humanoid robots developed by China's AgiBot performed synchronized dance routines, setting a Guinness World Record for the most humanoid robots dancing simultaneously.
Which Asian institution beats Stanford, Harvard to rank second globally for computer science and engineering?

Which Asian institution beats Stanford, Harvard to rank second globally for computer science and engineering?

The Asian university ranks second worldwide for computer science and engineering in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.

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Inside Hanoi's grilled fish eatery hailed one of '10 places to see before you die'

Inside Hanoi's grilled fish eatery hailed one of '10 places to see before you die'

The La Vong Grilled Fish restaurant in Hanoi, owned by the Doan family, is tied to the 155-year history of an iconic specialty and once listed by the U.S. media among "10 places to see before you die."

American tourist reunited with lost wallet left on Hanoi bus

Within a few hours of reporting he possibly lost his wallet on a Hanoi bus, an American tourist got it back following prompt action by local authorities.

Bangkok's second largest airport to introduce pat-down checks from Nov 1

Don Mueang International Airport in Thailand's Bangkok will replace handheld metal-detector checks with manual pat-down searches from Nov. 1, potentially extending security screening times for departing passengers.
Hong Kong actor Shaun Tam enjoys family getaway on Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc

Hong Kong actor Shaun Tam enjoys family getaway on Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc

Hong Kong actor Shaun Tam and his wife, Ren Zhiyan, have shared photos from their family holiday on Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, showcasing its sunny skies and blue waters.
Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani throws party with dozens of stalls serving Indian street food

Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani throws party with dozens of stalls serving Indian street food

Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man by net worth, is celebrating his Reliance conglomerate's first initial public offering in two decades with a party featuring dozens of food stalls, dance performances and jam ​sessions blending devotional music with contemporary rhythms.
Malaysia welcomes 32 million tourists in nine months, highest in Southeast Asia

Malaysia welcomes 32 million tourists in nine months, highest in Southeast Asia

Malaysia recorded 32.2 million international arrivals in the first nine months of this year, up 2.4% from the same period last year, the highest figure in Southeast Asia.
Indonesia urges 70,000 pilgrims to avoid transiting in Singapore, Malaysia

Indonesia urges 70,000 pilgrims to avoid transiting in Singapore, Malaysia

Indonesia has urged Umrah pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia to bypass Singapore and Malaysia and fly directly with Indonesian airlines to support the country's aviation industry and economy.

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Hong Kong opera actress, 32, weds father's longtime friend, 73, after whirlwind romance

Hong Kong opera actress, 32, weds father's longtime friend, 73, after whirlwind romance

Cantonese opera actress Yemina Yu Chung Yan, 32, has married former Hong Kong lawmaker Lo Wai Kwok, 73, a longtime friend of her father whom she had called "Uncle Lo" for more than two decades.

Platinum Dental offers family dental care for expats in HCMC

Platinum Dental Group offers multidisciplinary dental services for expatriate families in Ho Chi Minh City, combining specialist consultations, age-specific treatments and digital technology.

Roche Vietnam funds clean water, rural bridge projects through employee donations

Roche Vietnam (Diagnostics) has supported two community infrastructure projects in the Mekong Delta, providing clean drinking water for students in Vinh Long and safer transportation for residents in Dong Thap through employee donations.
Thai Queen Suthida world's first reigning queen to fly fighter jet solo: What else has she piloted?

Thai Queen Suthida world's first reigning queen to fly fighter jet solo: What else has she piloted?

Thailand's Queen Suthida has piloted various aircraft, ranging from small training planes to Boeing 737 passenger jets and supersonic fighter jets, logging more than 1,188 flight hours.
The microwave reheating mistake that can ruin leftovers

The microwave reheating mistake that can ruin leftovers

Reheating food in a microwave at full power can leave leftovers dry, tough or unevenly heated, while lower settings can help preserve their texture and flavor.
Always on call: Vietnamese workers struggle to disconnect during annual leave

Always on call: Vietnamese workers struggle to disconnect during annual leave

Many employees in Vietnam are reluctant to take annual leave, fearing that managers will still assign them tasks during their breaks or accuse them of being irresponsible if they are unreachable.
Spain's Queen Letizia falls on fishing boat during royal visit

Spain's Queen Letizia falls on fishing boat during royal visit

Spain's Queen Letizia slipped and fell aboard a fishing boat during an official visit to the country's northern region of Asturias.

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The love story of Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane with childhood friend

The love story of Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane with childhood friend

England captain Harry Kane, who won the 2026 Ballon d'Or on Tuesday, has shared a bond over nearly 30 years with his wife, Katie Goodland, as she has stood by him through the highs and lows of his football career.

Ronaldo beats Messi in 'Ballon d'Or of All Time' vote

Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted by fans as having the greatest Ballon d'Or-winning season in history thanks to his 2007-2008 campaign with Manchester United, surpassing Lionel Messi's 2012 performance in a global poll.

From blast survivor to Asian champion: The incredible story of Toman Kumar Taram

Four years after losing his left foot to an explosive device during a military operation, former Indian Special Forces operative Toman Kumar Taram has overcome it all to win a gold medal in archery at the Asian Para Games.
Korean man builds 500-member running community in Vietnam

Korean man builds 500-member running community in Vietnam

A Korean expatriate who began racing marathons in Vietnam three years ago has built a 500-member running community, with 200 members set to join VnExpress's Hanoi marathon in late November.
Lamine Yamal's father accused of assaulting people at airport

Lamine Yamal's father accused of assaulting people at airport

Mounir Nasraoui, the father of Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, has been accused of spitting in the face of a female cafe employee, assaulting a bystander and threatening to throw a chair at Barcelona's El Prat Airport.
Mbappe seeks to defuse anger in China after controversial comment about late leader

Mbappe seeks to defuse anger in China after controversial comment about late leader

France football captain Kylian Mbappe apologized to China on Tuesday after a fierce backlash over his comments referring to a late Chinese leader, underscoring how swiftly global celebrities can come unstuck.
Lamine Yamal's uncle slams Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win

Lamine Yamal's uncle slams Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win

The uncle of Barcelona and Spain football prodigy Lamine Yamal believed Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane did not deserve to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or over his nephew.
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'I probably won't come back': Hoi An has lost its charm to commercialization

VnExpress readers are divided over Hoi An's growing commercialization, with some lamenting the loss of local culture and rising costs while others see the changes as an inevitable part of economic development and modern tourism.

HCMC's new pedestrian bridge wins praise, but crossing the road to reach it is a challenge

Readers have praised Ho Chi Minh City's new Saigon River pedestrian bridge as a striking addition to the city, but raised concerns about how pedestrians can safely cross a busy road to reach it.

In AI era, IT workers are earning half of what they used to

The IT industry seemed to have lost its appeal. I recently met a women whose husband had graduated with an IT degree from a top university and once earned VND40-50 million (US$1,545-1,930) a month.
 
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