Man killed in HCMC after falling tree branch crushes motorbike during thunderstorm

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Vietnam remains a market of interest for Australian education providers, according to Jane Tran, Board Director of the Vietnam-Australia Scholars & Experts Association (VASEA), following Australia's announcement of the next phase of reforms to its migration system.

For a long-haul holiday, the journey itself can be the greatest hurdle, especially for families travelling with young children or older relatives. Việt Nam’s 45-day visa exemption for Russian citizens gives Phú Quốc an immediate advantage, accommodating an extended winter escape with ease.

Singapore Airlines was awarded the title of world’s best airline in the annual rankings by Skytrax, taking the top spot from Qatar Airways in a year that saw Middle Eastern carriers come under significant pressure from the ongoing war in Iran. The award, which is based on a survey of almost 25 million travellers, was announced in London on Friday, with a list dominated by Asian carriers. Only one European airline – Air France-KLM – made the top 10, and not a single US company, despite their...

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The event was among activities marking the 950th anniversary of Quốc Tử Giám (1076–2026), a special symbol of the Vietnamese tradition of learning, respect for teachers and talent.

The Hà Nội and Jazz seminar has offered profound insights into the evolution of jazz in Việt Nam but also outlined a crucial strategic direction to establish the city as a regional jazz hub, contributing to the sustainable development of the capital's cultural industry.

The Điện Biên delegation’s working visit to Laos' Bokeo Province opens new avenues for sustainable tourism growth in both provinces and Laos–Việt Nam–Thailand tourism connections, while further consolidating the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between Việt Nam and Laos.

With a history spanning more than 400 years, Hội An lantern making is a traditional craft that uses saltwater-treated bamboo frames to prevent termite damage, covered with delicate silk. The lanterns produce a soft, warm glow, reflecting the charm of Việt Nam’s cultural heritage.

A cultural space can only truly live up to its purpose when these standards are translated into activities of each agency, organisation and residential community, said a lecturer at the Ho Chi Minh City Cadre Academy.

An Australian accused of murdering a teenage girl in Thailand and abandoning her body in a suitcase pleaded not guilty in court on Friday, citing self-defence. Simon Peter Carman, 45, was arrested at a Bangkok airport in June as he prepared to take a flight back to Australia after the 17-year-old victim’s friend had reported her missing. The young woman’s body was found in a suitcase near a railway track in Pattaya, a seaside resort city south of the capital, Bangkok. Police said she died of...

Hundreds of U.S. colleges are admitting high school students who never applied, as the number of American 18-year-olds begins a long decline.