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Asia Most noise complaints on the capital's iHanoi app stem from pickleball, according to state media. This picture taken on Dec 23, 2025 shows a man playing pickleball in the playground of a residential area in Hanoi. (Photo: AFP/Nhac Nguyen) HANOI: The piercing pop-pop of pickleball paddles starts before sunrise…

Vietnam offers incredibly cheap beer, often costing less than water due to low taxes and local brewing. Travelers can enjoy this affordable drink at roadside stalls or even find free beer in hotel mini-bars. This contrasts sharply with countries like Qatar and Iceland, where high taxes make beer expensive, highlighting…

Synopsis India has levied anti-dumping duties on two Chinese imports, a refrigerant gas and specific steel products. These measures aim to shield domestic manufacturers from below-normal priced goods. Additionally, duties are now in place for a plastic filler masterbatch from Vietnam. Listen to this article in summarized format Agencies India…

Home Fossil Energy Drilling ops set for April: Rig ends nearly 13K-nautical mile journey from Europe to Asia December 26, 2025, by Melisa Cavcic Vietnam’s Petrovietnam Drilling & Well Service Corporation (PV Drilling) has confirmed the arrival of a jack-up drilling rig to Southeast Asia, where it will embark on…

Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Ga Lao Cai railway station in northern Vietnam, near the China border, marks the northern endpoint of the planned Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong rail corridor, which has entered early execution following National Assembly approval. Vietnam has begun early execution of a $7.7-billion rail megaproject linking its…

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 December 2025 – Vingroup announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan to promote cooperation and implement multi-sector projects in Uzbekistan. The agreement marks the beginning of a…

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) lifted its overall growth forecasts for regional economies on December 10, though expressed concern over possible negative effects from lingering trade and financial market uncertainties. The Manila-based multilateral lender now expects its 46 member economies to expand 5.1% this year, up from 4.8% in its…

Food has been approved as safe (Getty Images) Vietnam plans to update dairy and alcohol regulations in line with ongoing national goals to improve local food safety compliance and public health The Vietnamese government is looking to add to its ongoing series of food safety management initiatives over the past…

Tam To's Shrimp Wonton Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Tam To's Shrimp Wonton Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home These shrimp wonton cups are a high-protein twist on the classic Vietnamese shrimp toast. This recipe swaps in tofu and egg whites for cheese and mayonnaise, while keeping…

The Verge art team’s favorite projects this year spanned the circus surrounding DOGE, the myths of the Vietnam War, the privacy crisis for trans people online, the vast surveillance network aimed at tracking down Iranian military dissidents, and much more. We built a kaleidoscope to showcase some standout products from…