Senior official describe magnitude of criminal activity as 'astounding', with over 80,000 complaints lodged, nearly US$3b in losses last year

Brightening prospects have helped activities grow across the continent

Bloc, Hanoi will upgrade diplomatic ties to Vietnam's highest level, similar to those with US, China, Russia

Veteran politician re-elected for new term as head of ruling Communist Party

Govt cites obstacles including slow pace of talks on cooperation agreements as reasons for postponement

Social media rife with debates on potential leadership combinations as many speculate country's political future, direction

From as low as RM75 up to RM6,235 await those found guilty

Over RM1.4b in losses sustained as authorities expect the figure following assessments when floods ease

Over 20,000 homes submerged, 9,950 hectares of rice, crops damaged, more than 6,400 cattle, poultry killed

Public Security Ministry accuses Le Trung Khoa of "making, storing, spreading information, materials, items for the purpose of opposing the state"

Their failure to control greenhouse gasses has led to increasingly violent storms, they say

Laos also issues alert as inclement weather forecasted to bring moderate, heavy rainfall across central, southern parts

Local, foreign visitors cautiously visit city's landmarks as hotels, shops, restaurants clear up flood damages

Over 16,000 homes submerged alongside 5,300 hectares of rice, other crops, more than 42,000 livestock, poultry killed, swept away

America's Hegseth expected to raise sale of plans, helicopters during discussions as Hanoi looks to diversify arsenal

Over 128,000 homes inundated, more than 16,300 livestock, poultry killed

Following heavy rains, landslides in certain parts of country knock power out, railway services disrupted

Hanoi focuses on fostering global integration, enhancing resilience, says PM Phạm

Nearly quarter mln houses submerged, 24,000 hectares of rice, other crops inundated, over 580,000 livestock, poultry killed, swept away

Nearly 16,000 houses submerged, 14,600 hectares of rice, crops inundated, up to 97,000 livestock, poultry killed or swept away