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Why foreign entrepreneurs are choosing Vietnam for their startups

Why foreign entrepreneurs are choosing Vietnam for their startups

British entrepreneur Graeme did not expect his 2023 trip to Vietnam to throw up a business opportunity that would convince him to stay.
Brazillian President to pay state visit to Vietnam

Brazillian President to pay state visit to Vietnam

President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will pay a state visit to Vietnam from March 27-29, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday.
Google AI pioneer Le Viet Quoc says Vietnam must innovate, not imitate

Google AI pioneer Le Viet Quoc says Vietnam must innovate, not imitate

Le Viet Quoc, a leading AI researcher, believes Vietnam should focus on innovation rather than chase models like DeepSeek to avoid falling behind in the AI race.

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Russian man sentenced to 18 years for murdering compatriot in Vietnam

Russian man sentenced to 18 years for murdering compatriot in Vietnam

A Russian national has been sentenced to 18 years in prison by the Binh Thuan People's Court in Vietnam for the murder of a fellow countryman following a dispute over housing arrangements.

Why US green card or visa holders face deportation

Legal immigrants and green card holders in the U.S. can face deportation, particularly under the Trump administration's strict immigration policies, if they have a criminal record or are considered a threat to foreign policy.

Woman drowns her dog in airport bathroom after being denied boarding, police say

A woman drowned her dog in a Florida airport bathroom and then boarded her international flight after she was prevented from bringing the white miniature schnauzer with her because of a paperwork issue, authorities said.
$45M project launched to save Hoi An coast from erosion

$45M project launched to save Hoi An coast from erosion

A coastal protection project with an investment of 42 million euros (US$45.68 million) was launched this week to combat erosion and sustainably safeguard the coast of Hoi An City.
Quang Binh, home to world's largest cave, breaks ground on $90M international port

Quang Binh, home to world's largest cave, breaks ground on $90M international port

Construction officially began on the Hon La International Port, valued nearly VND2.3 trillion ($90 million), in the central province of Quang Binh on Friday, aimed to bolster socio-economic development in the locality and the region.
Chinese influencer spends $1,400 on robot date, goes viral

Chinese influencer spends $1,400 on robot date, goes viral

Chinese social media influencer Zhang Genyuan has captured online attention after renting a humanoid robot for ¥10,000 (US$1,400) per day to cook, clean and go on dates with him.
A closer look at Ho Chi Minh City airport's new terminal before it comes alive

A closer look at Ho Chi Minh City airport's new terminal before it comes alive

Terminal 3 at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport is nearly complete for official opening next month as Vietnam's largest domestic terminal.

Tech

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Billionaire Jeff Bezos to wed Lauren Sanchez on $500M superyacht in Italy this summer

Billionaire Jeff Bezos to wed Lauren Sanchez on $500M superyacht in Italy this summer

Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos is set to wed his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, this June in a lavish ceremony on his $500 million superyacht, Koru, off the coast of Venice, Italy.

Huawei founder's daughter Annabel Yao makes brand debut as face of Pura X foldable smartphone

Annabel Yao, daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, has been introduced as the new face of the company’s foldable smartphone Pura X.

Elon Musk accused of ‘substantially’ cutting child support

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has allegedly reduced financial support for the son he shares with Canadian author Ashley St. Clair, according to her legal team.
Founder of tech retail chain Mai Nguyen dies at 49 after Australia highway accident

Founder of tech retail chain Mai Nguyen dies at 49 after Australia highway accident

Mai Trieu Nguyen, founder and CEO of tech equipment retail chain Mai Nguyen and a tech influencer, died Friday morning in Australia. He was 49.
AI race heats up: Chinese models challenge US rivals with lower prices

AI race heats up: Chinese models challenge US rivals with lower prices

Chinese-developed AI models are quickly catching up to top-performing U.S. systems in capability, while undercutting them in price, according to consultancy firm Artificial Analysis.
AI cuts US programming jobs to 1980s levels

AI cuts US programming jobs to 1980s levels

The number of computer programmers in the U.S. has declined to early 1980s levels, with AI-powered code generation tools playing a major role in the shift.
Foreign students fill Taiwan’s semiconductor labor shortage, but at what cost?

Foreign students fill Taiwan’s semiconductor labor shortage, but at what cost?

Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is addressing labor shortages by hiring international student interns for entry-level factory jobs with modest pay, limiting their classroom time and leaving them unprepared for high-skilled careers.

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North Korea in the eye of a Vietnamese tourist

North Korea in the eye of a Vietnamese tourist

Through the eyes of a Vietnamese tourist visiting in 2019, North Korea appeared as a peaceful, clean country, though tourist activities were controlled.

13 breathtaking places you must visit in Da Lat

Known as the "City of eternal spring," Da Lat offers a unique blend of romantic landscapes, colonial architecture, adventure sports, and vibrant markets.

Why Southeast Asia's second largest economy wants to halve visa-free stays to 30 days

The rise of illegal business activities and growing cases of overstaying visitors have prompted Thailand to consider reducing visa-free stays for citizens from 93 countries by half to 30 days.
Vietnam's stir-fried morning glory named among world's top 100 vegetable dishes

Vietnam's stir-fried morning glory named among world's top 100 vegetable dishes

Rau muong xao toi, a Vietnamese stir-fry made with morning glory and garlic, has earned a spot on TasteAtlas’s list of the world’s top 100 vegetable dishes, coming in at number 24.
Thousands of visitors flock to HCMC banh mi festival

Thousands of visitors flock to HCMC banh mi festival

The third edition of Vietnam’s annual banh mi festival in downtown Ho Chi Minh City drew large crowds of sandwich enthusiasts on Friday night.
Snorkeling boat carrying 11 Australian tourists capsizes off Asia's most beautiful island

Snorkeling boat carrying 11 Australian tourists capsizes off Asia's most beautiful island

A snorkeling boat carrying 13 people, including 11 Australian tourists, capsized in rough seas off Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on Friday, killing a woman and injuring two others, police said.
End of an era: crowds gather at 'Shark Jaw' mall before it's gone

End of an era: crowds gather at 'Shark Jaw' mall before it's gone

A 6-floor mall in Hanoi's center, known as "Shark Jaw" for its shape, is set for demolition, attracting crowds capturing photos before the city transforms the area into a new cultural and commercial hub.

Life

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4 daughters-in-law of Hong Kong tycoons rewarded with million-dollar gifts for giving birth

4 daughters-in-law of Hong Kong tycoons rewarded with million-dollar gifts for giving birth

Chinese supermodel Ming Xi received a luxury home worth HK$500 million (US$64.3 million) after giving birth, while Hong Kong actress Cathy Chui was gifted HK$2 billion in lavish presents from their tycoon in-laws.

Gifting gold to wedding couples: a timeless tradition or outdated burden?

Tran Trong Thanh’s wife rejected his idea of skipping the gold-giving ceremony at their wedding because he feared gossip about his parents only affording a single mace of gold.

Ex-girlfriend of Hong Kong’s second-richest man Lee Shau Kee’s son revealed to be original target of Carina Lau’s abduction

Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Jing disclosed that Elizabeth Lee, who previously dated Peter Lee—son of property magnate Lee Shau Kee—was the intended target of the 1990 abduction of actress Carina Lau.
Should you eat pistachios every day?

Should you eat pistachios every day?

Incorporating pistachios into your daily diet can offer a host of health benefits, ranging from improved eye health to better weight management and control over blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Chinese actress Li Bingbing finds joy in single life at age 52

Chinese actress Li Bingbing finds joy in single life at age 52

Actress Li Bingbing has embraced her single life, finding joy in reducing her workload, traveling, and spending quality time with her parents.
Chinese actress Dilraba Dilmurat’s passport found at Tokyo café by stranger

Chinese actress Dilraba Dilmurat’s passport found at Tokyo café by stranger

A passport belonging to Chinese actress Dilraba Dilmurat, complete with a Japanese travel visa, was discovered unattended at a Tokyo café, igniting privacy and security worries for celebrities.
Lost love and lavish wedding: Contrasting love lives of Hong Kong’s second-richest billionaire Lee Shau Kee’s 2 heirs

Lost love and lavish wedding: Contrasting love lives of Hong Kong’s second-richest billionaire Lee Shau Kee’s 2 heirs

Property tycoon Lee Shau Kee’s older son Peter remains single at 64 after his father ended his first romance, while his younger son Martin has enjoyed 19 years of marriage to actress Cathy Chui.

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Transgender athlete’s dominating victory in girls’ track event sparks US backlash

Transgender athlete’s dominating victory in girls’ track event sparks US backlash

Aayden “Ada” Gallagher, a transgender student-athlete from McDaniel High School in Portland, Oregon, has ignited widespread controversy after winning the girls’ 200 m and 400 m races, setting season records in both events.

Vietnam win historic World Cup sepak takraw title

Vietnam made history on Friday by defeating arch-rival Thailand to claim its first-ever World Cup sepak takraw title in the women's quadrant category.

Malaysia add three naturalized players to national team for Asian Cup qualifiers

The Malaysia national team have called up three naturalized players as they prepare for the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup.
Golf star Charley Hull bets $13,000 she won't smoke for 2 months

Golf star Charley Hull bets $13,000 she won't smoke for 2 months

Charley Hull, who went viral last summer for her smoking habit on the LPGA Tour, has made a £10,000 (US$13,000) bet with English pro Ryan Evans that she won't touch a cigarette for two months.
Heavyweight boxing great George Foreman who fought Muhammad Ali dies at 76

Heavyweight boxing great George Foreman who fought Muhammad Ali dies at 76

Former heavyweight champion George Foreman, who lost to Muhammad Ali in boxing's iconic 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" before reclaiming the title two decades later, died Friday aged 76, his family said.
Vietnam's tennis star quits to pursue pickleball career

Vietnam's tennis star quits to pursue pickleball career

After more than two decades on the tennis court, Vietnam's top male player Ly Hoang Nam has officially announced his transition to pickleball, marking a new chapter in his sporting career.
French-Vietnamese defender obtains Vietnamese citizenship

French-Vietnamese defender obtains Vietnamese citizenship

Left-back Jason Quang Vinh Pendant is eager to represent the national team after officially becoming a Vietnamese citizen.
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Readers' Views

I bought 3 houses in HCMC in 15 years by planning my spending wisely

Housing prices in Ho Chi Minh City have never dropped in the past 15 years, yet I managed to buy three homes—here's how.

I always keep savings worth 6 months of expenses

I always tell young people to manage their income in four stages. I constantly stress the importance of personal finance, but many don't listen or don't have the patience to follow my advice.

My Australian friend paid $47 for a pair of shoes at Ben Thanh Market that I got for $13

An acquaintance of mine from Australia once excitedly bragged about buying a pair of branded shoes for VND1.2 million (US$47) after bargaining at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City.
 
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