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Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan-linked REDtone Digital names his eldest son as executive deputy chairman

Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan-linked REDtone Digital names his eldest son as executive deputy chairman

REDtone Digital, the telecom subsidiary of Vincent Tan's conglomerate Berjaya Corporation, has appointed the Malaysian tycoon's eldest son Robin Tan as executive deputy chairman.
E-bike bursts into flames, shooting fire several meters high on Chinese street

E-bike bursts into flames, shooting fire several meters high on Chinese street

A parked electric bike suddenly burst into flames on a street in southeastern China, sending a towering jet of fire several meters into the air.
40,000 Vietnamese duped into $16M money-making scam on AI livestream platform

40,000 Vietnamese duped into $16M money-making scam on AI livestream platform

More than 40,000 Vietnamese were allegedly tricked into paying VND407 billion (US$16 million) into Tatao Live, a purported AI-powered livestream shopping platform.

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Sydney's $3.7B airport launches first international flight after decades of planning

Sydney's $3.7B airport launches first international flight after decades of planning

The first international flight took off Monday from a new, multi-billion-dollar airport in the fast-growing western suburbs of Sydney.

Vietnamese students top South Korea's visa overstayers with over 26,200 cases

More than 26,200 Vietnamese students have overstayed their visas in South Korea, the highest number among all nationalities.

Malaysian tourist falls into 10-meter-deep hole in Da Lat

A 40-year-old Malaysian woman was rescued after falling into a 10m deep hole while hiking in Da Lat, Lam Dong Province, in Vietnam's Central Highlands, on Sunday, local authorities said.
American tourist jumps into lake in Vietnam's hill town Da Lat to save woman

American tourist jumps into lake in Vietnam's hill town Da Lat to save woman

An American tourist jumped into Tuyen Lam Lake in Da Lat of Vietnam's Central Highlands on Oct. 23 and swam out to rescue a woman struggling in the water.
Ho Chi Minh City's nipa palm-inspired pedestrian bridge sets it apart from Singapore, Bangkok

Ho Chi Minh City's nipa palm-inspired pedestrian bridge sets it apart from Singapore, Bangkok

The newly connected pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River draws inspiration from southern Vietnam's winding waterways and nipa palm groves, giving Ho Chi Minh City a distinctive landmark compared with those in Singapore and Bangkok.
Primeval forest grows at bottom of 120-meter-deep sinkhole in central Vietnam

Primeval forest grows at bottom of 120-meter-deep sinkhole in central Vietnam

A newly revealed sinkhole in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in central Vietnam's Quang Tri Province covers more than 2 hectares and is home to a primeval forest and wildlife.
Ex-professor at Japan's top-ranked university gets suspended sentence over adult entertainment bribes

Ex-professor at Japan's top-ranked university gets suspended sentence over adult entertainment bribes

The Tokyo District Court on Oct. 22 sentenced a former University of Tokyo professor to two years in prison, suspended for three years, for accepting entertainment at high-end clubs and adult entertainment establishments as bribes from a research partner.

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Apple's iPhone Duo resells for $4,250 in Hong Kong as shortages drive up prices

Apple's iPhone Duo resells for $4,250 in Hong Kong as shortages drive up prices

Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo is fetching up to HK$33,000 (US$4,250) on Hong Kong's resale market, as shortages push prices about 18% above official retail levels.

Six college dropouts who joined ranks of world's youngest self-made tech billionaires

Six entrepreneurs, including MIT dropout Alexandr Wang and Harvard dropout Adarsh Hiremath, have built billion-dollar fortunes in their 20s by launching businesses in artificial intelligence and prediction markets.

From college at 9 to PhD at 18: The journey of US prodigy Elliott Tanner

Elliott Tanner, an American child prodigy whose exceptional abilities led his parents to homeschool him, entered college at nine and is now pursuing a doctorate in physics at 18, researching the mysteries of dark matter.
Chinese 'AI genius girl' reportedly offered $1.5M salary rises to Xiaomi's top rank in 10 months

Chinese 'AI genius girl' reportedly offered $1.5M salary rises to Xiaomi's top rank in 10 months

Chinese AI researcher Luo Fuli, who played a key role in developing DeepSeek's groundbreaking AI models, has climbed to the highest professional rank at Xiaomi just 10 months after joining the technology giant.
Meet Nathan Chen, the 17-year-old Chinese AI prodigy turning heads in Silicon Valley

Meet Nathan Chen, the 17-year-old Chinese AI prodigy turning heads in Silicon Valley

A 17-year-old Chinese AI researcher who helped develop technology capable of competing with leading U.S. models has left startup Moonshot AI after less than a year, attracting attention from Silicon Valley researchers.
iPhone Duo listed for resale in Singapore at nearly triple retail price on launch day

iPhone Duo listed for resale in Singapore at nearly triple retail price on launch day

The Star White-colored iPhone Duo with 256GB storage is listed for as much as S$8,888 (US$6,953) on Singapore resale platform Carousell on the model’s launch day, around 2.87 times its retail price.
Retired Vietnamese entrepreneur turns to AI to manage life alone in the countryside

Retired Vietnamese entrepreneur turns to AI to manage life alone in the countryside

Retiring after three decades as an entrepreneur, Nguyen Van Anh relocated to the outskirts of Hanoi to live independently, enlisting artificial intelligence to manage her health and personal finances.

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Emirates named best international airline by Forbes Travel Guide

Emirates named best international airline by Forbes Travel Guide

Emirates won for Best International Airline for a third consecutive year at the Forbes Travel Guide's 2026 Verified Air Travel Awards.

Passenger injured after power bank overheats on HK Express flight to Jeju

A passenger was injured after a power bank overheated and emitted smoke aboard an HK Express flight from Hong Kong to South Korea on Sunday, prompting the cabin crew to take emergency safety measures before the aircraft landed safely.

Thailand targets Vietnam, Singapore in Southeast Asia tourism push

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting five markets, including Vietnam, with campaigns promoting wellness, food and Thai culture, alongside fiscal 2027 targets for 6.2% growth in revenue from ASEAN visitors.
Beach officer flies from Da Nang to Phu Quoc to return wedding ring to Portuguese tourists

Beach officer flies from Da Nang to Phu Quoc to return wedding ring to Portuguese tourists

According to the Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang tourism beaches management, a local beach order officer flew nearly 800km to Phu Quoc to return a lost wedding ring to a Portuguese couple.
South Korea flight delays send 1,700 passengers to faraway airports

South Korea flight delays send 1,700 passengers to faraway airports

More than 1,700 passengers flying from South Korea's Jeju Island had to land at Incheon instead of their designated destinations due to delayed flights caused apparently by a sports festival on the island.
World's second most visited country sees nearly half its tourism activity outside peak season

World's second most visited country sees nearly half its tourism activity outside peak season

Spain, the world's second most visited country, records some 47% of its tourism activity outside peak season, significantly more than Mediterranean rivals Italy and Greece, a new report shows.
A $8,500 night at presidential suite in Vietnam's tallest building

A $8,500 night at presidential suite in Vietnam's tallest building

An ultra-luxurious 488-square-meter presidential suite on the 68th floor of Ho Chi Minh City's 81-story Landmark 81 offers panoramic city views for VND220 million (US$8,500) per night.

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Meet Thailand's Queen Suthida, the world's first reigning queen to fly a fighter jet solo

Meet Thailand's Queen Suthida, the world's first reigning queen to fly a fighter jet solo

Thailand's Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, the world's first reigning queen to fly a fighter jet solo, has distinguished herself in aviation, military service and competitive sports.

My girlfriend wants a $580 anniversary gift worth nearly my monthly salary

My girlfriend has asked for a gold necklace costing VND15 million (US$580) to celebrate our third anniversary, leaving me uncomfortable because I earn just VND16 million a month.

From flight attendant to Thailand's first female fighter jet pilot: Queen Suthida's journey in photos

Thailand's Queen Suthida, a former flight attendant, has become the country's first female Gripen fighter jet pilot and recently served as captain of a royal Boeing 737 on a round trip to Japan, marking major milestones in her aviation career.
BigBang concert tickets in Hanoi resold at 7–13.5 times face value, reaching $2,900

BigBang concert tickets in Hanoi resold at 7–13.5 times face value, reaching $2,900

Tickets to BigBang's Hanoi concert are being resold for 7 to 13.5 times their original prices, with scalpers asking as much as US$2,900 for a pair of premium tickets.
BigBang takes Hanoi fans down memory lane with two decades of hits

BigBang takes Hanoi fans down memory lane with two decades of hits

South Korean K-pop group BigBang brought tens of thousands of fans in Hanoi on a nostalgic journey Saturday night, performing some of its biggest hits from the past 20 years, including "Fantastic Baby" and "Haru Haru."
Bhutan's king and queen's fairytale wedding remembered 15 years on

Bhutan's king and queen's fairytale wedding remembered 15 years on

Fifteen years after Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Wangchuck married Queen Jetsun Pema in a traditional Buddhist ceremony, their fairytale wedding remains a defining moment for the Himalayan kingdom.
Urban workers leave home before dawn to secure parking spots at work

Urban workers leave home before dawn to secure parking spots at work

A shortage of parking spaces in Vietnam's major cities is forcing office workers to leave home unusually early to secure a spot near work, while others face costly parking fees or lengthy walks from their cars.

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Former Japanese baseball star sentenced to 16 years in prison for sexual assaults on 10 women

Former Japanese baseball star sentenced to 16 years in prison for sexual assaults on 10 women

Former Japanese baseball star Hayato Mishima has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a series of sexual assaults against 10 women, marking his third conviction for sex-related offenses.

Messi receives top Spanish award from Princess Leonor

Lionel Messi received Spain's most prestigious sports award on Friday in recognition of his glittering career and his work for disadvantaged children's access to health and education.

Former Chinese nurse earns $750,000 in 10 months by running marathons

After leaving her nursing career to pursue professional marathon running full-time, Zhang Shuihua has secured a string of race victories and endorsement deals, earning approximately 5 million yuan (US$748,700) in just 10 months.
How Indonesian billionaire Hartono's family transforms Como into a European giant-killer

How Indonesian billionaire Hartono's family transforms Como into a European giant-killer

The Hartono family and Chairman Mirwan Suwarso have transformed Como from a Serie D team into a force that just crushed Manchester United 4-1 in the Champions League.
Son Heung-min isolated by younger teammates on South Korea national team

Son Heung-min isolated by younger teammates on South Korea national team

A scandal involving the South Korea national football team has been revealed at a National Assembly inspection, in which captain Son Heung-min has been isolated by a group of teammates.
Wrong anthems played thrice at Asian Para Games after mishap-marred Asian Games

Wrong anthems played thrice at Asian Para Games after mishap-marred Asian Games

Wrong national anthems were played three times at the Asian Para Games in Japan's Nagoya this week, just days after the city hosted the mishap-plagued Asian Games.
Lamine Yamal charters private jet to London for Ballon d'Or ceremony

Lamine Yamal charters private jet to London for Ballon d'Or ceremony

Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal has chartered a private jet to bring his family and loved ones to London for the upcoming Ballon d'Or gala, preparing for a potential celebration.
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Readers' Views

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.

Higher overseas pay keeps Vietnamese workers from coming home

Higher wages abroad and limited career opportunities at home are prompting many Vietnamese workers who return from overseas jobs to consider leaving the country again, readers shared.
 
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