Rain that began overnight and persisted into Monday morning brought cooler weather and widespread traffic congestion to Hanoi, disrupting commuters at the start of the workweek.

This year’s severe haze episode has cost the Singaporean economy an estimated S$2.32 billion (US$1.81 billion) as of Oct. 31, around 4% more than the previous record set in 2015.

Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam has called for expanding networks of Vietnamese and Japanese experts to serve as bridges for cooperation in science and technology.

King Maha Vajiralongkorn recently staged a grand royal barge procession on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok to celebrate Queen Suthida's 48th birthday.

Held together by makeshift steel supports, the severely deteriorated Vinh Hoi Apartment Complex in Ho Chi Minh City is at risk of collapse, yet 141 households remain inside.