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A Thai elephant gifted to Sri Lanka two decades ago was flown back to its birth country on Sunday after a diplomatic spat over the animal's alleged mistreatment.

More than 217,000 workers were laid off in the textile and garment, footwear, woodwork, and electronic components industries in the second quarter as orders plunged due to the economic downturn.

Experiencing the hustle and bustle of Thailand’s Bangkok and HC City of Vietnam, then witnessing the Khmer culture and history with a trip to Siem Reap of Cambodia, is a good suggestion for an action-packed trip to the region.

Professor Go Ito from Japan’s Meiji University has emphasised flexibility in Vietnam’s foreign policy in maintaining relations with countries, referring to its “bamboo diplomacy.”

The export turnover of agro-forestry-aquatic products in the third quarter of 2023 is expected to be equivalent to the figure in the same period last year, and is likely to see positive growth in the fourth quarter.

A 10-member team from the nation is due to participate in the 2023 FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka of Japan from July 14 to July 30.

The world's largest contract manufacturer Foxconn has poured nearly USD250 million into two factories in the northern province of Quang Ninh, helping generate jobs for 2,000 people.

The US Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) departed Danang on June 30, completing a visit that celebrated the 10th anniversary of the two countries’ comprehensive partnership.

The Government on June 30 issued Decree No. 44/2023/ND-CP on reducing the value added tax in line with the National Assembly’s Resolution No. 101/2023/QH15 dated on June 24, 2023.

An Indian court on Friday fined Twitter $61,000 after dismissing its plea challenging orders to remove tweets and accounts critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

The application of carbon capture, usage and storage to achieve the goal of net zero emissions is still in its early stages, particularly in developing countries like Vietnam.

PM Pham Minh Chinh has highlighted economic and trading co-operation as an important pillar in the bilateral relationship between Vietnam and Switzerland, outlining that there is plenty of room for further development in the time ahead.

A ceremony was held in St. Petersburg city, Russia, on June 30 to inaugurate the statue of President Ho Chi Minh.

Three areas in HCM City's Go Vap District and Thu Duc City often face flooding when it is rainy.

A Thai doctor endorsing a dubious diabetes treatment, a Filipino physician touting crotch-enhancing underwear, a US doctor sparking off anti-vaccine conspiracies -- they are all victims of identity theft plaguing health professionals.

An exclusive gala reception will be held in Hanoi on July 2 to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Vietnamese women’s national football team and bid good luck to them as they prepare to depart for the FIFA Women’s

Vietnam has imported 6,000 Immunoglobulin bottles for the treatment of hand, foot and mouth disease.

Each morning, four children stand barefoot in a line and proudly sing the national anthem as the Thai flag is raised outside their school, perched on a finger of land surrounded by the sea.

As many as 46 houses have been damaged when a whirlwind hit the southern province of Vinh Long late Thursday afternoon.