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- Vietnam requests air travelers to keep power banks in carry-on bags from JulyVietnam implements new aviation safety rules requiring power banks to be in carry-on bags with capacity limits and safety measures from July 2026.
- World's loudest person hits 122.4 decibels, matching jet plane taking offJoseph McGrail-Bateup, an Australian air conditioner cleaner, set a new world record for the loudest shout at 122.4 decibels, surpassing the previous record of 121.7 decibels set in 1994. His record was measured in a Canberra radio studio with witnesses and a professional engineer.
- US professors' salaries fall behind inflation amid growing job insecurityUS university professors' real salaries declined in 2023 as inflation outpaced wage increases, with adjuncts facing particularly low pay and benefits, while administrators earn significantly more than faculty
- Millions of honey bees escape after beehive delivery truck overturnsAn overturned beehive delivery truck in Texas released millions of bees into a neighborhood, prompting emergency response and recovery efforts by beekeepers.
- Australia's No.1 university spot changes hands after one decadeUNSW surpassed ANU and Melbourne to become Australia's top university in the 2027 QS rankings, marking its highest global position in over two decades.
- Philippines suspends online game GoreBox after teen gunmen kill 3 at schoolPhilippine authorities temporarily block online game GoreBox following a school shooting where one suspect was an avid user, prompting investigation into the app's potential role in the violence. The suspects obtained firearms from family members and security personnel, and the app's themes of destruction are under scrutiny.
- Malaysian monk wins $243,000 in bank lucky drawA 73-year-old Malaysian Buddhist monk won $243,000 in a bank's lucky draw, initially suspecting it was a scam before bank representatives confirmed the prize. He plans to use the money to help those in need, attributing his win to karma.
- World's top destination for international students to end rule for indefinite stayThe U.S. government is proposing to replace the
- Flight from Ho Chi Minh City diverts to Hong Kong after passenger falls ill mid-flightA Vietnam Airlines flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai diverted to Hong Kong after a passenger fell seriously ill mid-flight, leading to an emergency landing and medical attention for the affected individual.
- Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao honors his Vietnamese roots during visit to birthplaceActing U.S. Navy Secretary Hung Cao visited Vietnam's Quang Tri Province to support efforts recovering remains of U.S. servicemen missing in action, emphasizing continued U.S.-Vietnam cooperation and his Vietnamese heritage.
- Alleged executive of Prince Group behind Chen Zhi's scam empire arrested in JapanA suspected executive of the Prince Group, linked to a major scam operation, was arrested in Japan for falsifying residency documents.
- Vietnam plans $9B ring road encircling region that generates a third of its GDPVietnam plans a $9B ring road around the Hanoi region to connect expressways and boost economic growth, with public funding and tolls to finance the project.
- FBI offers $150,000 for fugitive accused of $100M fraud, believed to be hiding in VietnamA Houston lab owner accused of $100M Medicare fraud fled the US and is believed to be hiding in Vietnam, with FBI offering $150K reward for information leading to her arrest.
- Gen Z turn to global business education to accelerate leadership careersGen Z is increasingly opting for global business education to fast-track leadership roles, with programs emphasizing practical experience and international exposure.
- Only 14% of workers in world's second-richest country feel engaged at workOnly 14% of Singapore's workers feel engaged at work, with under-35s showing lower engagement and higher stress, according to a new report. The study highlights generational divides and challenges in workplace engagement and AI adoption, noting that SMEs dominate employment in Singapore.