Japanese car sales sink in South Korea amid trade rift

Toyota says sales in South Korea have been hit by simmering tensions between Seoul and Tokyo.

Hanoi concert honours virtuoso Charles Valentin Alkan

A concert featuring works of one of the most important composers and pianists of the 19th century Charles Valentin Alkan will be held in Hanoi on Saturday.

Ecuador declares state of emergency as fuel protesters battle police

Ecuador’s President Lenin Moreno declared a state of emergency on Thursday as protesters hurled stones and erected burning barricades after the end of decades-old fuel subsidies as part of a $2 billion government fiscal reform package.

 

Indonesian couple fear sex-ban changes will make them criminals

After 13 years of happily unmarried life that has brought them three children, one middle-aged Indonesian couple is worried.

 

Two international container terminals to be built in Hai Phong

Nearly VND7 trillion (US$300.8 million) will be invested on building two international container terminals in the northern city of Hai Phong’s Lach Huyen Port next year.

Paralysed man moves in mind-reading exoskeleton

A man has been able to move all four of his paralysed limbs with a mind-controlled exoskeleton suit, French researchers report.

 

Paris police attacker had suffered 'psychotic fit', says wife

The wife of a police employee who killed four colleagues at the Paris force's HQ says he had a psychotic episode, was incoherent and heard voices the night before, reports say.

 

Trump urges China to investigate Bidens

US President Donald Trump, already facing an impeachment inquiry after urging Ukraine to investigate his political rival Joe Biden, has now urged China to do likewise.

 

Kakao and Grab mull over partnership in Vietnam

If successful, Kakao’s presence in Vietnam would mark its second overseas expansion after it signed a partnership with Japan Taxi last year to enable call taxi services for Korean users.

Vietnamese dairy producers face big problems

Coca-Cola's announcement that it will enter the dairy sector will increase pressure on Vietnamese producers.

Over 2,500 cyber attacks on Vietnamese websites in Q3

More than 2,500 websites with Vietnamese domains were attacked in the third quarter, meaning Vietnam stands in 10th in terms of the largest number of cyber attacks in the world.

Japanese zipper-maker YKK to open second Vietnam plant

Japanese zipper-maker YKK will begin operations at its second plant in Vietnam in October, reported the Japan Times.

 

Along with air pollution, Hanoi's demand for purifiers on the rise

Many people in Hanoi are buying air purifiers to cope with rising air pollution.

Stunning Vietnamese images displayed in Sony World Photography Awards

The organisers of the Sony World Photography Awards 2020 have selected impressive images, including artworks from Vietnamese photographers, being among those to receive praise from the international media.

Vietnam's industrial real estate attracting investors amid global uncertainty: JLL

Trade tensions between the US and China are driving increased real estate investor interest in Southeast Asian countries, with Vietnam’s industrial sector a key focal point, according to JLL Vietnam.

 

Properly managing relationship with US crucial for Vietnam: Moody’s

Fading external demand and a weaker global outlook serve as the primary concerns for Vietnam’s export-reliant economy.

Many students abroad suffer from depression, doctors say

Studying abroad is desired by well-off families, who believe that graduates can find good jobs and have a good future.

Vietnam's OTC-traded bank shares too cheap for purchases

Lack of disclosed information, listing plans and risks of non-performing loans are dragging OTC-traded bank stocks down.

FMCG keeps growth momentum in Vietnam’s rural areas

Emerging channels contribute two thirds of total incremental spending come from these channels.

Hai Phong orders police probe into gangsters' land theft

Hai Phong authorities have demanded the police investigate and handle criminal gangs who allegedly destroyed houses on military land and threatened residents.

Vietnamese player to join Japan volleyball club

Japanese volleyball club Denso Airy Bees has announced that it has completed contract talks with Việt Nam spiker, Tran Thi Thanh Thuy.

South Korea waives visa application fee for Vietnamese visitors

The Republic of Korea will temporarily waive the visa application fee for Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31.

Four Vietnam's VinSmart phones rolled out in Russia

Four smartphones produced by VinSmart, a subsidiary of Vietnamese property and retail conglomerate Vingroup, have officially hit stores in Russia.

Hanoi to issue smoking ban at 30 tourist destinations

Hanoi has begun to launch a pilot smoke-free model at 30 historical relic sites and culturally significant tourist locations throughout the city.

 

Vietnamese badminton player enters quarterfinals of Yuzu Indonesia Masters

Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh, world No.62, has earned a place in the quarterfinals of the competition which is currently taking place at the Ken Arok Sports Hall in Malang.