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Myanmar Leader Min Aung Hlaing Seeks Regional Ties Amid Global Isolation

Myanmar president Min Aung Hlaing concluded a three day state visit to Vietnam on Sunday, where both nations vowed to strengthen defense and security ties. This trip marks the sixth official foreign visit for the former general since he assumed the presidency in April. He has…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Indonesia

Who reported this

  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Joheirry Mola Dominguez of Dominican Republic Crowned Miss World 2026

Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic was crowned Miss World 2026 during the 73rd edition of the pageant held in Nha Trang, Vietnam, on September 5. This marks the second time a Dominican representative has won the title, following Mariasela Alvarez in 1982.…

single-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · India · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Vietnamese Coffee Farmers Shift to Durian to Meet Chinese Demand

The area dedicated to durian cultivation in Vietnam has increased more than fivefold to 200,000 hectares over the last decade. This shift is driven by surging demand from China, where the fruit has gained popularity among young people on social media platforms like Douyin.…

2 sources across 2 countries · Japan · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


South Korean Coach Kim Sang-sik Leads Vietnam to ASEAN Hyundai Cup Title

South Korean head coach Kim Sang-sik has led Vietnam to their second consecutive title at the top Southeast Asian men's football tournament. Vietnam defeated Thailand with a 4 to 2 aggregate score in the two legged final of the ASEAN Hyundai Cup, which concluded Wednesday in…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Japan · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Singapore and Vietnam Deepen Ties Through Inaugural Strategic Dialogue

Singapore and Vietnam have agreed to expand technology cooperation and deepen leadership exchanges during the first Singapore-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue held on August 25 at the Conrad Singapore Marina Bay. The two nations signed an agreement for a study visit and executive…

development
2 sources · Singapore · 2 of them are linked to a state

Who reported this

  • CNA Singapore · Centre · State-affiliated · Mediacorp, wholly owned by Temasek Holdings
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Singapore.

· morning


Musinsa to Expand Southeast Asian Presence with New Vietnam Stores

South Korean fashion and retail platform Musinsa announced Friday that it will open stores in Vietnam as part of a broader global expansion strategy. The company has signed an agreement with Au Chau Fashion and Cosmetics Co. an affiliate of the Vietnamese retailer Imex Pan…

2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning


Vietnam Police Address Car Crash Involving Former Politician

Vietnam police have officially addressed a car crash involving Nguyen Sy Cuong, a former deputy chairman of the National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs Committee and the husband of a current government minister, which resulted in the death of a teenager in Hanoi last May. A…

2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Narrowly Avoids Disaster During Munich Airport Takeoff

A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for Hanoi narrowly avoided a major accident on Saturday afternoon at Munich Airport after rolling past the end of the runway before finally lifting off. Video footage from planespotters shows the aircraft overshooting the…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Italy

Who reported this

  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Vietnam Airlines Flight Returns to Munich Airport After Late Takeoff

A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 flight bound for Hanoi returned to Munich Airport on Saturday after taking off late and experiencing technical issues. No passengers or crew members were injured during the incident. According to airport officials and reports, the aircraft took an…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Germany

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Australia and Vietnam Agree to Strengthen Defense and Trade Ties

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnamese President To Lam met in Canberra to agree on deepening military cooperation and strengthening trade and security engagement. The two leaders pledged to increase investment and support resilient supply chains in sectors…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Australia and Vietnam Expand Military and Strategic Cooperation

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnamese leader To Lam met in Canberra on Tuesday to deepen the strategic partnership between their two nations. The leaders agreed to expand cooperation between their militaries, specifically focusing on maritime security and…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Hong Kong · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong · Centre-left · Non-profit, reader-funded
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Vietnam Investigates Major Diamond Smuggling and Fraud Ring

Investigators in Vietnam allege that more than 30,000 diamonds worth over 1.5 trillion dong, or approximately 57 million US dollars, were smuggled into the country over the last two years. Police report that the ring operated by stripping original Gemological Institute of…

2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Japan

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Vietnamese massacre victims file second petition with South Korea's truth commission

Victims and bereaved families of alleged massacres of Vietnamese civilians by the South Korean military during the Vietnam War filed a second petition for a truth investigation with South Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on Thursday. The Korean-Vietnamese Peace…

2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening