Prison Dept visits Najib's home to assess suitability for house arrest

He scored a perfect 42/42 at two consecutive International Mathematical Olympiads (IMO).

A 63-year-old man's lawsuit seeking VND5 billion (US$191,000) from his former girlfriend resumed at the Region 4 People's Court in Hanoi on Sept. 18, with the court agreeing for him to be repaid a large part of it.

Indonesia welcomed its first aircraft carrier Friday, a former Italian warship that the government says will strengthen the archipelago nation's maritime security and disaster response capabilities.

An Australian accused of murdering a Thai teenager and stuffing her body in a suitcase pleaded not guilty Friday in a hearing in the seaside resort city of Pattaya, a court official said.

The Vietnam iContent 2026 programme will spread inspiring stories, high-quality content, and positive actions while encouraging responsible creativity. By fostering a healthy cultural environment in the digital sphere, the initiative serves to promote Việt Nam's rich cultural identity and humanistic values to the world.

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.