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November 6, 2025 9:44 AM

Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll hits 114 in Philippines; storm rebuilds strength as it heads to Vietnam

The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon Kalmaegi rose to 114 with another 127 people still missing, the disaster agency said on Thursday, as the storm that devastated the country's central regions regained strength as it headed towards Vietnam. In Vietnam's Gia Lai province, some 350,000 people were expected to have been evacuated by the middle of the day as authorities warned of heavy rains and damaging winds that could cause flooding in low-lying areas and disrupt agricultural activity...

November 2, 2025 6:19 PM

Tourists return to Vietnam’s Hoi An as cleanup efforts progress after floods

Tourists are returning to Vietnam's ancient town of Hoi An as residents clean up mud and debris to reopen the UNESCO-listed site following floods that devastated the central region and killed at least 35 people. Tourism and services, driven by accommodation, dining and ticket sales, form the backbone of Hoi An's economy and contributed nearly two-thirds of regional income last year as the town welcomed more than 4.4 million visitors, including 3.6 million foreigners, official data showed. Dome...

November 2, 2025 6:37 PM

Pentagon chief urges closer ties with Vietnam amid prolonged arms supply talks

The United States wants deeper military ties with Vietnam, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Sunday at the start of a visit to Hanoi, amid prolonged talks for the potential supply of military equipment to Washington's former foe. The Southeast Asian nation, which relies heavily on Russian weapons, has been looking to diversify its arsenal for years. Talks with the United States, which lifted an arms embargo in 2016, gained momentum during the Biden administration but have not yet yiel...

October 31, 2025 11:16 AM

Vietnam flood death toll rises to 13, with 11 others missing

The death toll from the heavy floods in central Vietnam has risen to 13, the government said on Friday, as residents of the flooded Hoi An started clean-up operations as the water levels began to subside. Floods triggered by record levels of rainfall have inundated a large swath of central Vietnam over the past days, with the UNESCO-listed former imperial capital Hue and Hoi An the worst hit. Photos circulating on state media showed that much of the two locations remained under flood water, wi...

September 1, 2025 4:34 PM

Baguette? No, banh mi: Vietnam celebrates independence from French rule

As Vietnam celebrates the 80th anniversary of its declaration of independence from colonial rule this week, French cultural influence remains ubiquitous, but not many people in the Southeast Asian nation are aware of its prevalence. A massive military parade will herald on Tuesday the independence proclaimed by revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh on Sept 2, 1945, which was meant to end nearly a century of French rule but instead started a decade-long war until the defeated French eventually left i...

August 25, 2025 11:38 AM

Vietnam braces for Typhoon Kajiki as it nears coast

Vietnam has shut down airports, closed schools, and initiated mass evacuations as it prepares for the most powerful storm so far this year. Typhoon Kajiki, with gusts of up to 166 kph (103 mph) at sea, was around 110 km (68 miles) off the northern part of Vietnam's central coast as of 03:00 GMT and was due to make landfall on Monday afternoon, the country's weather agency said. "This is an extremely dangerous fast-moving storm," the government said in a statement on Sunday night, warning that ...

June 29, 2025 4:05 PM

Devotion has no limits: PM Modi recalls exposition of Lord Buddha relics in Vietnam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep appreciation for the heartfelt messages he received from Vietnam, thanking India for enabling the 'darshan' of the sacred relics of Lord Buddha. He called the experience a "heartwarming feeling", underlining the spiritual connection shared by the people of India and Vietnam through the teachings of the Buddha. Speaking during the 123rd episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat', the Prime Minister said, "During the last few days,...

June 3, 2025 1:54 PM

After month-long exposition in Vietnam, holy Buddha relics return to India

The holy relics of Lord Buddha returned to India on Tuesday after a month-long exposition tour across Vietnam. The relics were ceremoniously received at Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi. The delegation accompanying the relics was led by Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati , along with representation from the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) led by Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden Rinpoche, Secretary General, and National Museum officials. "The holy relics will be publicly displ...

May 2, 2025 4:12 PM

Holy Relics of Lord Buddha arrive in Vietnam ahead of UN Day of Vesak celebrations

The Holy Relics of Lord Buddha, accompanied by Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday onboard a special Indian aircraft. The high-level delegation also included Andhra Pradesh’s Minister of Tourism and Culture, Kandula Durgesh, revered monks, and senior Indian officials. The visit marks a significant spiritual and diplomatic gesture as Vietnam prepares to host the United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations from May 6–8,...

April 3, 2025 6:54 PM

Southeast Asian nations, among hardest-hit by Trump tariffs, seek talks

Southeast Asian nations reeled on Thursday as they were hit with some of President Donald Trump's heftiest tariffs, which now threaten the economies that have benefited from investment since he imposed levies on China during his first term. Vietnam, slapped with 46% tariffs, said it would set up a task force and Thailand's prime minister said she would pursue negotiations to try to reduce the 37% rate her country faces - far greater than the 11% it had expected. Both countries are heavy export...