Indonesia’s new police chief faces a difficult task to balance growing public demands for accountability and independence as the force seeks to repair its image following a series of scandals in recent years. Even as Suyudi Ario Seto, 53, replaced Listyo Sigit Prabowo on Thursday, the government is weighing recommendations to reform the powerful institution, including changes to its work culture and limits on police officers holding public positions outside the force. In addition to appointing...

The Hà Nội Book Fair 2026 will open on the evening of October 2, offering readers a world of knowledge while bringing them closer to technology applications at the event's 11th edition.

A Ho Chi Minh City court on Thursday awarded the owner of six sinking villas over VND1.7 billion (US$65,500) of the nearly VND45 billion she sought over construction next door.

Hope Foundation has expanded its support from children with critical illnesses to financially disadvantaged cancer patients over 18, while continuing to assist children in need.

The Hope Foundation built dozens of new bridges in the first nine months of 2026 in Can Tho, Dong Thap, An Giang, Tay Ninh and Vinh Long provinces.

The event drew leading experts from the Asia-Pacific and beyond to discuss heritage, authenticity and ways to protect and uphold the value of World Heritage sites.

Ruling sets troubling precedent to curtailing dissent, Wong says.