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Ngọc Chiến's new rice festival to celebrate culture and community

Vietnam News | 2025-08-25, 04:34

This annual event reflects the cultural identity of the Thái people, showcasing agricultural beliefs and community solidarity, while promoting the enchanting image of Ngọc Chiến to visitors. SƠN LA — The new rice festival in Ngọc Chiến Commune, Sơn

South Korean President Lee, Japan PM Ishiba vow future-oriented ties in 1st joint statement in 17 years

Vietnam News | 2025-08-25, 04:34

Statement includes fostering cooperation on denuclearisation of peninsula, demographic crisis, hydrogen, AI, and 'working holidays.' SEOUL — The top leaders of South Korea and Japan announced the first joint statement between their countries in 17

Japan Crypto Environment: A Bold Step Towards Innovation

Bitcoin World | 2025-08-25, 04:29

Exciting news from the Land of the Rising Sun! Japan is actively working to cultivate a welcoming Japan crypto environment. This development signals a significant move towards integrating digital assets into the mainstream financial landscape, potentially

PM orders enhanced security, environmental sanitation, healthcare measures for National Day celebrations

Vietnam News | 2025-08-25, 04:16

Ministries, agencies, and localities are required to submit daily reports on security and order in their respective areas to the PM via the Government Office before 5pm. The Government Office is responsible for overseeing and ensuring effective implementation

IB Junior Intelligence Officer recruitment 2025: Application begins at mha.gov.in, check direct link to register here

The Times of India | 2025-08-25, 04:15

The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has announced the recruitment of Junior Intelligence Officer (JIO) Grade-II/Technical posts for 2025. A total of 394 vacancies have been notified, offering a major opportunity for candidates

Japan has opened its first osmotic power plant – so what is it and how ...

The Guardian | 2025-08-25, 04:09

The site in Fukuoka is only the second power plant of its type in the world, harnessing the power of osmosis to run a desalination plant in the city

Cheetah cubs destined for the illegal trade in exotic wildlife rescued in Somaliland

no EC Corvallis Gazette-Times | 2025-08-25, 04:09

Cheetah Conservation Fund founder Laurie Marker said the cubs were undernourished and limping after they were tied in captivity for months. ...

‘National concerts’ strike a chord with young audiences

Vietnam News | 2025-08-25, 03:58

Once considered too formal to captivate young audiences, Việt Nam’s patriotic art programmes, now rebranded by the youth as ‘national concerts’, are enjoying a renaissance, selling out venues and drawing tens of thousands with their modern staging and vibrant

CMC OpenAI expects to serve Vietnamese with top-tier reliability, data security

Vietnam News | 2025-08-25, 03:58

C-OpenAI is built on 25 proprietary core technologies, from computer vision, natural language processing, to large language models, speech processing, and data lake house capabilities. It is running on CMC Cloud, keeping Việt Nam’s data sovereignty intact. HÀ

The US War on Flesh-Eating Worms in Latin America

Colombia One | 2025-08-25, 03:51

The United States has been waging a little-known war in Latin America against flesh-eating worms, or screwworms, for several decades. Although these parasites were eradicated from the U.S. more than 40 years ago, anxiety about their return has increased since

FA probes controversial banner targeting Nottingham Forest owner

China.dot.org | 2025-08-25, 03:42

LONDON, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Football Association has opened an investigation into a banner displayed by Crystal Palace supporters during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest at

Experts question proposal to add EVN’s losses to electricity prices

Vietnam News | 2025-08-25, 03:40

Experts remain split on who should bear EVN’s losses. Compiled by Mai Hương The Ministry of Industry and Trade has put forward a proposal that could see nearly VNĐ44.8 trillion (US$1.7 billion) in Vietnam Electricity (EVN)'s accumulated losses added to

Hà Nội offers free fares on 130 bus routes, metro lines from August 30 – September 2

Vietnam News | 2025-08-25, 03:40

According to the Hà Nội transport management and operation centre, the policy will be applied from August 30 to the end of September 2 on 128 subsidised bus routes across the city and two metro lines – Line 2A Cát Linh – Hà Đông and Line 3.1 Nhon –

Party chief sends best wishes to diplomats on sector’s 80th founding anniversary

Vietnam News | 2025-08-25, 03:40

The Party leader wrote that over the past 80 years of development and growth, the diplomatic sector has overcome countless difficulties and achieved tremendous, historically significant accomplishments, making important contributions to the national

CleaDeep to Unveil Arspura at IFA 2025, Championing Healthier Kitchen Environments in Europe

PR Newswire | 2025-08-25, 03:34

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CleaDeep, a leading kitchen appliance manufacturer, has announced the launch of Arspura, a new brand dedicated to advancing kitchen air quality, with its official debut set for IFA 2025 in Berlin. The company will

Ministry drafts roadmap to phase out polluting vehicles

Vietnam News | 2025-08-25, 03:21

Cars in Hà Nội and HCM City manufactured from 2017 will need to meet Level 4 emission standards by January 2027, under a draft roadmap proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. HÀ NỘI — Cars in Hà Nội and HCM City manufactured from 2017 must

Small fire sparks near the Mills and Jewels lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park

Sky-Hi News | 2025-08-25, 03:15

On the morning of Sunday, Aug. 24, Rocky Mountain National Park fire crews responded to a small fire in an area above the Mills and Jewel

Reports: Robby Ashford named Wake Forest's starting QB

no EC Henry Herald | 2025-08-25, 03:12

Well-traveled Robby Ashford has been named the starting quarterback at Wake Forest, according to multiple reports on Sunday. ...

Việt Nam's multicultural crown: where heritage meets elegance

Vietnam News | 2025-08-25, 03:04

The Miss Multicultural Vietnam 2025 contest has been officially launched and is scheduled to take place in Hà Nội from November 18 to 23. HÀ NỘI — The inaugural Miss Multicultural Việt Nam 2025 contest, set to take place this November, promises to mark

To combat an energy shortage, Seattle looks to rural Oregon solar farms

The Oregonian | 2025-08-25, 03:00

On an ancient lake bed in central Oregon, where the alkaline soil clumps and crumbles and only sagebrush grows, are the beginnings of Seattle’s future. It’s terrible land, owner Randy Kruse freely admits, bought in the 1970s by his grandfather, who’d only ever

How climate change increases air turbulence

NewstalkZB | 2025-08-25, 02:55

The seatbelt sign pings on, trays rattle, drinks slosh in their glasses. For many flyers, air turbulence can be an unnerving experience. And in a world warming under the effects of climate change, it is only set to worsen, according to a growing body of

Eight decades of memory: historic season inspires youth

Vietnam News | 2025-08-25, 02:46

Hà Nội is not only a city of memories but also a city of the future — where youths confidently commit and dedicate themselves, following in the footsteps of their predecessors to continue writing new chapters, building a beautiful, civilised and modern capital

Strategic transport projects in southern VN meet deadlines, promise to fuel growth

Vietnam News | 2025-08-25, 02:46

Following Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s directive, a number of strategic transport projects in southern Việt Nam have been completed on or ahead of schedule to coincide with the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2). HCM CITY – Following

In eastern Congo’s war-torn forests, Augustin Basabose gave hope to gorillas and people

Mongabay | 2025-08-25, 02:36

He was almost always smiling. In eastern Congo, where war and poverty have long eroded hope, that smile and the restless energy behind it mattered as much as any conservation plan. Dr. Augustin Kanyunyi Basabose, who died suddenly on August

People's public security sports aim for new heights

Vietnam News | 2025-08-25, 02:27

The Government has earmarked the People's Public Security Force as a key player in the long-term development of sports talent, reflecting a determined vision to elevate the People's Public Security sports movement to unprecedented heights. HÀ NỘI — As a vital

Precious ancient statue given to Quảng Ngãi provincial museum

Vietnam News | 2025-08-25, 02:27

Two villagers have handed over precious items to local museums for future preservation and research. QUẢNG NGÃI — A local fisherman in the central province of Quảng Ngãi has given a statue of a monkey deity believed to be from the 11th century to the Quảng

Cubans 'profoundly moved' by Vietnamese people's support: ambassador

Vietnam News | 2025-08-25, 02:27

After just six days since the 65-day fundraising campaign '65 Years of Việt Nam – Cuba Solidarity' was launched on August 13 by the Vietnam Red Cross Society to support Cuba, more than 1.7 million contributors joined the efforts, raising nearly VNĐ339

Việt Nam Railways proposes major industrial complex to boost rail manufacturing

Vietnam News | 2025-08-25, 02:27

The major industrial complex project carries an estimated initial investment of over VNĐ17.5 trillion (US$665 million) on an area of 250 hectares. HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam Railways (VNR) has proposed the development of a railway industrial complex in Hà Nội to