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Chip designer Nvidia Corp said on Wednesday that U.S. officials told it to stop exporting two top computing chips for artificial intelligence work to China, a move that could cripple Chinese firms’ ability to carry out advanced work like image recognition and hamper Nvidia’s business in China. Nvidia shares fell …

Two people in Hanoi were sentenced to death Wednesday after throwing drug-related parties and selling/storing narcotics inside a mental hospital. Nguyen Xuan Quy, 39, received death for storing, facilitating using and selling narcotics. His accomplice Nguyen Van Ngoc also received death for facilitating using and selling drugs, as determined by …

Less than 20 miles from the fortified border with North Korea, a combined force of South Korean and U.S. troops held a major live-fire exercise on Wednesday with artillery, tanks and other weapons as the allies step up their practice for war. South Korea and the United States have resumed …

Less than 20 miles from the fortified border with North Korea, a combined force of South Korean and U.S. troops held a major live-fire exercise on Wednesday with artillery, tanks and other weapons as the allies step up their practice for war. South Korea and the United States have resumed …

Thailand hopes to boost its tourism revenue to between 600 billion-700 billion baht ($16 billion-$19 billion) by year-end, by targeting high-spending groups like Indian wedding parties and honeymooners, a senior tourism official said. Famous for its white-sand beaches and nightlife, Thailand hopes to tap into “pent-up demand” from the multi-billion …

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has granted amnesty to 2,434 prisoners on the occasion of the National Day holiday. Inmates amnestied are those that have served at least half of their prison terms or 15 years. Inmates must also finish paid compensation as regulated by the court. However, inmates that paid …

Several areas of Vietnam should expect rain during the National Day holiday from Sep. 1 to 4. On the first two days of the holiday, northern Vietnam would see occasional rain, while mountainous regions will experience rain at dusk on Sep. 3, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. …

A native of the central province of Quang Ngai has surrendered to the police after smuggling around 50 people to Cambodia. Cao Sy Huy, 40, is now under detention in Dong Nai Province which borders Ho Chi Minh City. Police said Huy crossed the Vietnam-Cambodia border illegally to work at …

The first test with a HCMC Metro Line No. 1’s train happened Tuesday at the Long Binh Depot, Thu Duc City.     HCMC metro train goes on test run HCMC metro trains go on test run

A 24-year-old woman has been detained in northern Vietnam for brokering sex work for as high as $2,000 per service. The Criminal Police Division under the Ministry of Public Security is collaborating with Hanoi police to probe into Nguyen Thi Huong Giang, a native of Hai Duong Province, for “brokering …