The construction of the bridge will be funded by public investment, instead of the public-private partnership model as initially proposed. Artist's impression of Tu Lien Bridge. Photo: baodautu.vn ...

After five decades of disregard, the Piraeus Tower in skyscraper-averse Greece undergoes a refresh led by Pila Studio.

San Francisco's beloved Turtle Tower, which closed its doors in 2023, is making a grand return to the city, opening a new location in the Financial District. Known for its famous Northern-style pho, ...

Vietnamese consumers have splashed billions of dong buying Ao Dai (traditional long dresses) on e-commerce platforms alone in preparation for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

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The Washington Free Beacon first reported that it obtained a copy of the "One Flag Policy" order, which permits only the American flag to be flown at U.S. facilities at home and abroad ...

The flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah are currently at Full Staff. Jan. 15, 2025 – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States ...

Hanoi will host the world’s largest drone light show featuring over 3,000 drones and high-altitude fireworks to celebrate Lunar New Year’s Eve 2025. A dragon-shaped light display by drones over West ...

According to U.S. flag code, "all federal buildings, grounds and naval vessels" will fly at half-staff for 30 days after the death of a president Win McNamee/Getty; MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty ...

The president’s Inaugural Address linked landing on the Red Planet with Manifest Destiny, but left many of the specifics unclear. By Kenneth Chang During his Inaugural Address on Monday ...

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Kazakhstan's national flag carrier Air Astana will operate flights from Almaty and Astana cities of the Central Asian nation to the resort city of Nha Trang in Vietnam's south central province of ...