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Vietnam

Australia urged to be brave against China in Women’s Asian Cup semi-final

From left: Sam Kerr, Emily van Egmond and Caitlin Foord of Australia celebrating after the 2-1 Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final win over North Korea at Perth Rectangular Stadium on March 13, 2026.
From left: Sam Kerr, Emily van Egmond and Caitlin Foord of Australia celebrating after the 2-1 Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final win over North Korea at Perth Rectangular Stadium on March 13, 2026.

Vietnam braces itself for flight cuts from April after China, Thailand ban jet fuel exports

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam said airlines should review their plans, especially for domestic routes.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam said airlines should review their plans, especially for domestic routes.

Vietnam votes as Communist Party fields nearly 93% of parliamentary candidates

People look at a board with information about candidates outside a polling station during a parliamentary election, in Hanoi, Vietnam, March 15, 2026.
People look at a board with information about candidates outside a polling station during a parliamentary election, in Hanoi, Vietnam, March 15, 2026.

Vietnam police probe prominent journalist over ‘anti-state’ acts

The government has intensified efforts to control online speech under Communist Party chief To Lam’s influence, according to an August report.
The government has intensified efforts to control online speech under Communist Party chief To Lam’s influence, according to an August report.

Letter From Hanoi

Why millions of Vietnamese ignore official weather warnings - and turn to these guys instead

Dr Huy Nguyen (left), a university lecturer in Hanoi and well-known climate change scientist who has been providing weather and disaster predictions for 15 years, with tour boat owner Tran Cong Nam.
Dr Huy Nguyen (left), a university lecturer in Hanoi and well-known climate change scientist who has been providing weather and disaster predictions for 15 years, with tour boat owner Tran Cong Nam.

Iran women’s footballers given asylum after Donald Trump speaks with Australian Prime Minister

The players’ decision to stand in silence during Iran’s anthem before their match against South Korea was labelled as the “pinnacle of dishonour”.
The players’ decision to stand in silence during Iran’s anthem before their match against South Korea was labelled as the “pinnacle of dishonour”.

Japan hammer India 11-0 in Women’s Asian Cup mismatch

Japan’s Yuzuki Yamamoto scoring the opening goal in their 11-0 Women’s Asian Cup Group C win over India at the Perth Rectangular Stadium in Perth on March 7, 2026.
Japan’s Yuzuki Yamamoto scoring the opening goal in their 11-0 Women’s Asian Cup Group C win over India at the Perth Rectangular Stadium in Perth on March 7, 2026.

Japan thrash India 11-0 at Women's Asian Cup, Taiwan hold off Vietnam

Malaysia FA disappointed with CAS ruling to partially uphold player sanctions

The logo of Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is displayed at its headquarters at Petaling Jaya, Malaysia January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
The logo of Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is displayed at its headquarters at Petaling Jaya, Malaysia January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

ASEAN calls Middle East escalation ‘regrettable’, urges ceasefire after US-Israel strike on Iran

A tall plume of black smoke ascends following an explosion in the Fujairah industrial zone on March 3, 2026.
A tall plume of black smoke ascends following an explosion in the Fujairah industrial zone on March 3, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.