UK restaurant chain responds to latest backlash over ‘Pho’ trademark

U.K.-based chain Pho Restaurant has issued a statement in response to renewed backlash over its trademark of the word “Pho.” About the trade...

Trump Organization to build $1.5 billion golf course, hotel project in Vietnam

The Trump Organization is planning to develop a $1.5 billion golf course and hotel project in northern Vietnam’s Hung Yen province. The proj...

Thailand leads ASEAN in push for joint visa allowing easier travel

Thailand is leading a groundbreaking initiative to establish a joint-visa program among six ASEAN countries, aiming to boost tourism and eco...

Interview: Jenn Tran on growing up Asian in America, redefining love on ‘The Bachelorette’

Jennifer “Jenn” Tran never truly understood what a happy couple was. Coming from a broken family and bad romantic relationships in the past,...

Vietnamese Americans outraged as Los Angeles County honors Jane Fonda on Fall of Saigon anniversary

The Los Angeles County’s declaration of April 30 as “Jane Fonda Day” has sparked outrage among many Vietnamese Americans, who view the date ...

Schools across South and Southeast Asia close due to record-breaking temps

Extreme heat has forced school closures across South Asia and Southeast Asia, impacting millions of students in both regions.  Key points: ...

‘The Sympathizer’ cast share personal experiences in fleeing the Vietnam War

The cast of HBO’s drama series “The Sympathizer” have shared personal experiences of leaving their homeland during the Vietnam War.  Key poi...

Hundreds gather in Paris to support agent orange lawsuit against US companies

Over 200 overseas Vietnamese and French supporters reportedly gathered in Paris to show solidarity with French Tran To Nga’s lawsuit against...

Vietnam’s 2nd annual Banh Mi Festival expects 100,000 attendees

Vietnam’s tourism agency is expecting 100,000 attendees at its second annual festival celebrating the iconic banh mi. Key points: ...

Apple CEO Tim Cook packs Hanoi visit with Vietnamese coffee and community engagement

During his two-day trip to Vietnam, Apple CEO Tim Cook immersed himself in Vietnamese coffee culture, entertainment and the local tech scene...

Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death in $12.5 billion fraud case

Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan, who was accused of embezzling around $12.4 billion, was sentenced to death for her involvement in ...

Russia had role in 2021 ‘Havana syndrome’ attack on Americans in Hanoi: report

A new report suggests that Russia may have had a role in the “Havana syndrome” attack on nearly a dozen Americans ahead of Vice President Ka...

Vietnam War veterans honored across US on 51st anniversary

National Vietnam Veterans Day was observed across the country on the 51st anniversary of the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Vietnam. ...

Vietnam’s capital Hanoi tops list of most polluted cities in the world

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, topped a list of the world’s most polluted cities on Monday. Cause of pollution: Hanoi is enveloped in ...

119-year-old Vietnamese woman may be world’s oldest living person

Trinh Thi Khong, a 119-year-old woman in southern Vietnam, is laying claim to the title of “world’s oldest living person.”...

Thai lawmaker says more Thai students ‘should consider US’ as Vietnamese lead in study abroad

Suchatvee Suwansawat, a notable member of Thailand’s Democrat Party, continued his call for the government to help Thai youth as the latest ...

VinFast reports $2 billion loss in 2023 despite 90% increase in revenue

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast has reported a net loss of over $2 billion in 2023 despite a 90% increase in revenue. ...

Viral video of daughter slapped by her father after return home from Tet sparks debate

A video of a Vietnamese woman who was slapped in the face by her father after returning home for Tet Nguyen Dan holiday following years of s...

4 Vietnamese exchange students disappear in Australia within a month

Four Vietnamese students participating in an exchange program in South Australia have gone missing within a month, with 17-year-old student ...

Vietnamese student receives $67K fellowship for his research on antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The American Heart Association (AHA) awarded a Vietnamese Ph.D. candidate studying biochemistry at Duke University with a fellowship worth o...

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast unveils electric pickup truck concept

VinFast, Vietnam’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, unveiled its electric pickup truck concept at the 2024 Consumer Electro...

Vietnam’s latest tourist attraction: ‘Kiss Bridge’ in Phu Quoc Island

A new tourist attraction, known as the “Kiss Bridge” or “Cau Hon,” has been unveiled in Vietnam’s southern Phu Quoc Island. Abou...

Vietnam rocked by $12.4 billion banking corruption scandal — Southeast Asia’s largest ever

Vietnam is facing its largest banking scandal, with the recent arrest of real estate developer, Truong My Lan, accused of embezzling around ...

Vietnamese man experiencing severe headaches for 5 months discovers chopsticks in his brain

A 35-year-old man in Vietnam who experienced severe headaches for five months was shocked to discover a pair of chopsticks lodged in his sku...

Vietnam president meets with Vietnamese community in US during APEC

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong met with Vietnamese diplomats and expats on Tuesday as part of his itinerary for the Asia-Pacific Economi...

Biden signs law granting Korean American Vietnam War vets access to health benefits

President Joe Biden on Monday signed a bipartisan legislation extending healthcare benefits to Korean veterans who served the U.S. during th...

[CORRECTION] Vietnamese singer to perform at Super Bowl in historic first

Editor’s Note (September 19, 2023 3:24 p.m. PST): We strive to provide our readers with accurate and trustworthy information. In a rec...

Biden strengthens US-Vietnam relationship during ‘historic’ first visit

President Joe Biden met with Vietnamese leaders, including President Vo Van Thuong, to strengthen political ties and promote U.S.-Vietnam bu...

This premium $170 bowl of pho has wagyu beef, foie gras and more

A restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is selling a premium bowl of pho with wagyu beef, foie gras and more for 4 million Vietnamese don...

Vietnam’s iconic ‘Kissing Rocks’ at risk of collapse, experts warn

Geological expert Dr. Tran Diep Anh cautioned that “the structural integrity of the ‘legs’ of the rocks is compromisedR...

Philippines clears ‘Barbie’ film for release, but wants blurred South China Sea map

Amid the ongoing “Barbie” South China Sea map controversy, local censors have declared that the Warner Bros. film will still be ...

Warner Bros. addresses ‘Barbie’ South China Sea map controversy

Warner Bros. have spoken up about the controversial South China Sea map in “Barbie” that prompted Vietnam to ban the film from playing in ci...

‘Barbie’ movie banned in Vietnam over South China Sea map

Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated film “Barbie” will not be premiering in Vietnam, according to state media. What happened: Local reports no...

Daughter of accused Asian antiquities trafficker forfeits $12 million as NYC case ends

The civil case concerning accused Asian antiquities trafficker Douglas Latchford came to an end on Thursday after his daughter and sole heir...

Michelin stars awarded to 4 restaurants in Vietnam for the first time

Renowned French culinary guidebook The Michelin Guides has awarded Michelin stars to four restaurants in Vietnam for the first time as the c...

Here’s what you’ll find in the world’s most expensive pho for $5,000

If you’ve got $5,000 to spare, consider shelling it out on the world’s most expensive bowl of pho. In 2011, the House of An restaurant group...