First Vietnamese woman reaches summit of Mount Everest
Nha, a lawyer from Ho Chi Minh City, aspires to conquer the 'Seven Summits' - the seven highest mountains in the world.
Wed May 18 2022
Vietnam drops health declaration for international arrivals
The move is in response to recent reports of prolonged waits and congestion at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Vietnam sees record of 23,953 COVID infections on February 9
This brings the total caseload in Vietnam to 2,404,651 infections.
Thu Feb 10 2022
Vietnamese man jailed for 5 years for spreading coronavirus
Vietnam jailed a man on Monday for five years for breaking strict COVID-19 quarantine rules and spreading the virus to others.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Panic buying in Vietnam's largest city before tighter COVID-19 lockdown
The scramble for purchases is hurting efforts in the nation's largest city to contain the spiralling COVID-19 outbreak, an official said.
Sat Aug 21 2021
Vietnam's biggest city issues stay-home order as COVID-19 deaths soar
The details of the order, which takes effect on Monday, have yet to be announced.
Fri Aug 20 2021
Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City extends COVID-19 lockdown until Sept 15
The city administration said it wanted to maintain the positive effect and reach a 20 per cent reduction in deaths.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Vietnam taps private hospitals as Delta-driven COVID-19 infections rise
After successfully containing the virus for much of the pandemic, Vietnam has been facing record daily increases in cases since late April.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Vietnam jails journalists for 'propaganda' critical of state
Amnesty International said the verdict underscored the government's contempt for free media, particularly ahead of the congress.
Tue Jan 05 2021
'Rice ATM' feeds Vietnam's poor amid virus lockdown
A Vietnamese entrepreneur in Ho Chi Minh has invented a 24/7 automatic dispensing machine providing free rice for people out of work.
Mon Apr 13 2020
Santino Verbeek praises Juan Cervantes for blistering battle in Vietnam
No match at ONE: IMMORTAL TRIUMPH produced fireworks how Santino Verbeek and Juan Cervantes did in Ho Chi Minh City.
Thu Sep 12 2019
Down but certainly not out -- A lesson of courage from Azwan Che Wil
Though he left Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam a defeated athlete, Azwan Che Wil is not a defeated man.
Wed Sep 11 2019
Bobo Sacko hunting for success in Ho Chi Minh City
Bobo 'The Panther' Sacko is keen to make his ONE Championship debut at ONE: IMMORTAL TRIUMPH unforgettable.
Mon Aug 26 2019
Ilias Ennahachi craves more success at ONE Championship
Dutchman Ilias Ennahachi could not have wished for a better start to his ONE Championship career.
Thu Aug 22 2019
Two Malaysians set for ONE Championship's first Vietnam showdown
The Malaysian flag will continue to fly high at ONE Championships introductory event in Vietnam on Friday, 6 September.
Thu Aug 15 2019
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024