Rescuers battle floods and debris as Himalayan disaster death toll nears 800
World 15:12 31/08/2026Rescuers in Nepal and China raced on Sunday to find thousands of people missing after a glacier collapse unleashed a catastrophic mudslide across the Himalayas, as they faced challenging weather conditions and rising water levels.
One Vietnamese missing in Nepal border floods; none reported missing on China side
Vietnam News 18:13 30/08/2026No Vietnamese citizens were among the hundreds of foreign nationals reported missing on the Chinese side following deadly flash floods along the China-Nepal border, though authorities in Nepal have reported one Vietnamese national missing in their territory.
Indonesia, Thailand boost auto imports into Vietnam
Economy 12:07 24/08/2026Vietnam imported nearly 27,700 completely built-up vehicles in July, up 47.6 percent year on year, with Indonesia remaining the largest supplier, followed by Thailand and China.
Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record in test run
World 18:21 22/08/2026A humanoid robot developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, China's state broadcaster reported on Saturday, beating the human world record held by Jamaican sprinting great Usain Bolt.
China opens wider door to Vietnamese durian with nearly 600 new code approvals
Economy 19:51 20/08/2026The General Administration of Customs of China has approved an additional 567 Vietnamese durian growing-area codes and packing-facility codes, paving the way for farmers and businesses to accelerate durian exports to the Chinese market.
China expands 240-hour visa-free transit to Vietnamese citizens
Travel 17:48 20/08/2026Starting August 20, Vietnamese citizens can enter China visa-free for up to 240 hours while transiting, and enjoy visa-free stays of up to 30 days in Hainan province.
Should Vietnam be worried about its $20bn trade deficit?
In-Depth 14:41 18/08/2026For an economy that has grown accustomed to celebrating trade surpluses, Vietnam’s figures so far this year make uncomfortable reading.
Vietnam, China seek common standards for durian testing
Economy 13:04 11/08/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is negotiating with China’s General Administration of Customs to align durian testing standards and establish mutual recognition of test results, in an effort to shorten customs clearance times.
Storms from Dolphin soak China's east, ground nearly 950 Shanghai flights
World 17:50 10/08/2026Torrential rain and storms in Typhoon Dolphin's wake inundated several provinces in China's east, drenching the coastal region and flooding streets in Shanghai, where around 40% of flights were grounded on Monday due to the weather.
Vietnamese chess player defeats 3 Chinese players at Shanghai Cup
Vietnam News 09:52 09/08/2026Vietnam’s Nguyen Minh Nhat Quang made a major impression by defeating three strong Chinese players on the opening day of the prestigious Shanghai Cup Xiangqi tournament held in China on Saturday.
Lost in translation: How Chinese, Korean, and Japanese bosses adapt in Vietnam
In-Depth 21:40 08/08/2026Foreign executives often struggle to lead local teams in Vietnam—not just because of cultural differences, but because of deep-seated economic history.
Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall
World 15:58 08/08/2026Typhoon Dolphin lashed Japan's southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings, while China shut ports and halted ferries ahead of the storm's expected arrival on its east coast.
