On August 12, artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI stunned the tech world by making a formal $34.5 billion offer to acquire Google Chrome, according to CNBC.

U.S. automaker Ford has announced a $5 billion investment to develop a brand-new electric vehicle platform and production system.

On August 12, debt-laden property giant Evergrande announced that its shares will be delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on August 25, with no intention of appealing the decision.

Elon Musk is preparing to take legal action against Apple, accusing the tech giant of anti-competitive behavior in how it manages App Store rankings, particularly favoring OpenAI's ChatGPT over rivals like xAI’s Grok.

Vietnam and South Korea are entering a new phase of robust economic cooperation, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to reaching a bilateral trade volume of $150 billion by 2030. This milestone reflects the strength of their comprehensive strategic partnership and shared economic ambitions.

Emmanuel “Manny” Roman, CEO of global investment giant Pimco, has raised concerns that private markets may not be fully prepared for the shock of a full-scale economic downturn, emphasizing the need for rigorous risk management as financial conditions tighten.

According to the Government’s Decree No. 119/2024, by October 1, 2025, all vehicle owners must convert their current toll accounts into transport accounts linked to cashless payment methods.

Since the start of 2025, Apple has seen a wave of departures from its artificial intelligence (AI) division, with top researchers and key engineers leaving for major competitors including Meta, OpenAI, xAI, and Cohere. This talent drain underscores the challenges facing the iPhone maker as the battle for AI expertise in Silicon Valley intensifies.

Saffron, the dried stigma of the saffron crocus flower, has long been hailed as the world’s most expensive spice — valued for both its exquisite culinary qualities and reputed medicinal benefits. On the global market, saffron can fetch anywhere from tens of millions to around VND 300 million per kilogram, depending on quality and origin.

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A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in late July 2025 has triggered an extremely rare geological event: seven volcanoes erupted simultaneously, marking the first time such an occurrence has been recorded in nearly 300 years.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, heavy rains are gradually decreasing in the mountainous and midland areas of Northern Vietnam, leading to more comfortable weather before the heat returns. Meanwhile, Central Vietnam continues to experience prolonged intense heat, and Southern Vietnam is likely to see scattered showers in the late afternoon.