This week in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City is a hub of significant urban development and infrastructure investment this week, with multiple large-scale projects approved or proposed, including over 11.8 trillion VND for road upgrades, a $200 million Thủ Đức canal upgrade, and a $1 billion extension of the Vo Van Kiet Highway. Concurrently, law enforcement has been active, with police arresting a couple for selling over 11,000 fake Havaianas flip-flops and dismantling a major international diamond smuggling ring, actions praised by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.
About Vietnam
Vietnam is a captivating Southeast Asian nation renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural landscapes, from the dramatic karst formations of the north to the fertile Mekong Delta in the south. Its rapidly growing economy and unique geography offer diverse experiences for visitors and residents alike. However, the media landscape operates under extensive state control, ensuring that news coverage consistently aligns with the positions of the ruling Communist Party.
Visiting Vietnam
Media landscape
All media in Vietnam is state-controlled or state-supervised, with independent journalism not permitted. Coverage consistently reflects the positions of the Communist Party.
To gain a broader perspective, consider international news sources alongside local media, which primarily reflects official government viewpoints.
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Drivers on Vietnam’s Expressways Told to Watch for Five Major Violations During National Holiday
Vietnamese traffic police are intensifying expressway patrols during the Sept. 2 holiday, warning drivers that a breakdown does not excuse failing to alert approaching traffic. On the Ho Chi Minh City…
Driver Fined 19 Million Dong for Running Red Light With 15 Seconds Remaining
A driver in Vietnam’s Dak Lak province crossed a signalised intersection with 15 seconds still showing on the red light, resulting in a 19 million dong fine and the loss of four driving-licence points…
Ho Chi Minh City Speeds Conversion of Surplus Properties for Schools, Health Care
Ho Chi Minh City is pushing local agencies to turn unused public buildings into schools, medical facilities and other community assets rather than leave them idle. The city government has ordered depa…
Vietnamese Prime Minister Orders Review After Điện Biên Principal Appeals for Rice Aid
Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng has ordered Điện Biên authorities to verify why a school principal turned to Facebook to seek rice and other supplies for students. The directive followed reports about a s…
New Vung Tau tourism officers help lost woman return to hotel after launch
A 68-year-old woman received help finding her way back to her hotel shortly after Vung Tau’s new tourism officer unit officially launched on September 1. Tran Thi Tham, from Ho Chi Minh City’s Hoc Mon…
Sudden High Waves Damage or Sweep Away Five Fishing Boats in Quang Tri
Five fishing boats and their gear were swept away or damaged by rising tides and large waves in Quang Tri province, Vietnam. One boat, belonging to Ho Van Thang of Gio Hai 1 hamlet, sank about 100 met…
Traffic violation messages prompt warning from Vietnam’s traffic police: Do not click unfamiliar links
A message ordering someone to pay a traffic fine quickly may be a trap, Vietnam’s Traffic Police Department has warned. Fraudsters are sending fake violation notices that urge recipients to avoid addi…
91-Year-Old Veteran Recovers Ammunition Box Hidden for More Than 50 Years in Chư Pah Mountain
For Nguyễn Viết Tuất, the discovery of an old ammunition box in a cave on Chư Pah Mountain reopened a chapter he had long considered closed. More than 50 years after he hid it, the 91-year-old veteran…
Night fire damages market in Lâm Đồng, causing estimated losses of 4 billion dong
A fire damaged 16 stalls at Đắk Sắk market in Lâm Đồng province, causing estimated property losses of about 4 billion Vietnamese dong. No deaths were reported. The blaze broke out at about 10:40 p.m. …
Tropical Storm Saudel strengthens into the South China Sea’s fifth storm, bringing waves up to 5 metres
Saudel has redeveloped over the South China Sea after weakening into a low-pressure system, becoming the fifth storm of 2026, Vietnam’s National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said. At 4 …
Thanh Niên and Phoenix Foundation build their 10th border-area school site
A remote kindergarten in Vietnam’s Điện Biên province has reopened with new classrooms, teacher housing and upgraded facilities, marking the 10th border-area charity project organized by Thanh Niên ne…
Photographs from the Ground Offer Hope of Restoring Fallen Soldiers’ Names
A group photograph recovered from a wartime burial site in Minh Duc has given families new hope of identifying soldiers whose remains were found more than half a century after their deaths. Team K72 o…
A village raising masked palm civets beside the Ve River
Nearly 20 years ago, Hồ Duy Trung was the only person in Phú Lâm Tây village who tried to raise masked palm civets. Today, families across the village keep the animals in pens beneath its fruit trees.…
Digging for Crabs at Night, Da Nang Locals Serve Visitors a Beachside Crab Feast
After 6 p.m., Vĩnh Sơn and his wife, Nho Liêm, head to the beach near their home in Hà Lộc village, Tam Xuân commune, Da Nang. They do not dig for crabs as a job. They do it to give visiting relatives…
Phu Dinh militiamen look forward to twice-monthly volunteer food mission
Twice a month, soldiers from the permanent militia in Ho Chi Minh City’s Phu Dinh Ward gather at a volunteer kitchen for what they call a special mission: preparing and handing out more than 1,200 mea…
Ho Chi Minh’s lesson in finding people with talent and integrity
Finding people with both ability and integrity should be a regular and continuous responsibility, according to a lesson drawn from Ho Chi Minh’s early efforts to build Vietnam’s government. A November…
Inside Da Sap Cave, Peacetime Soldiers Search for the Remains of Fallen Comrades
For more than half a century, the remains of nine Vietnamese soldiers lay inside Da Sap Cave, hidden beyond steep rock faces and difficult mountain terrain. In July, soldiers entered the cramped cave …
Why a sea turtle in Ho Chi Minh City is worshipped as “Madam”
In parts of Ho Chi Minh City, a sea turtle is not remembered as an animal washed ashore. It is honored as “Madam,” with bones behind an altar, offerings in a shrine and a carefully maintained grave. A…
How to apply for a food safety certificate in Vung Tau Ward
Food-service organizations, individuals, and household businesses in Vung Tau Ward can apply for certificates confirming that their establishments meet food safety requirements. The ward government sa…
Vietnam Man Fined 1.5 Million Dong for Illegal Dumping
Authorities in Vinh Loc commune, Ho Chi Minh City, fined a man 1.5 million dong for dumping rubbish in an unauthorized location. Police discovered the violation on Rach Cau Suoi road on Aug. 30, while…
Holiday coach passengers fined VND375,000 for not wearing seat belts
Passengers traveling by coach during Vietnam’s September 2 holiday faced VND375,000 fines when traffic police found them riding without seat belts, while the drivers carrying them were fined VND900,00…
Woman detained over alleged 28 billion dong agricultural investment fraud
Police in Vietnam's Quang Ngai province have detained a 37-year-old woman accused of using promises of high agricultural profits to collect money from several people. The provincial investigative poli…
Fatal bus crash in Gia Lai involved road not yet open to traffic
A passenger bus that overturned in Gia Lai, killing one person, was traveling on a bypass that authorities had not yet opened for public use. The crash occurred at about 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 31, when sle…
Suspect arrested after allegedly stealing 1.6 tonnes of durian in Dak Lak
Police in Vietnam’s Dak Lak province arrested a 21-year-old man from Hai Phong after residents reported a suspected durian theft during the early hours of August 30. Officers from Ea Knuếc commune, wo…
Car crashes through gates of two homes in Đắk Lắk, causing $500,000 in damage
A Mazda 6 crashed through the gates of two homes in Đắk Lắk shortly after midnight, bringing the structures down onto two cars parked inside one of the properties. The crash took place at about 12:14 …
One Dead After Passenger Bus Overturns in Gia Lai as Survivor Recalls Terrifying Moments
The bus suddenly lurched, tipped onto its right side and slid along the road, passenger Pham Ngoc Quoc Len said after surviving the crash in Gia Lai. Len, 28, told doctors he had been using his phone …
Khanh Hoa Traffic Police Arrest Two Robbery Suspects Fleeing Toward Ho Chi Minh City
Two men suspected of snatching a woman’s bag in Gia Lai were arrested while trying to reach Ho Chi Minh City, police in Khanh Hoa said. The incident occurred at about 8:50 a.m. on Aug. 28 near the Tuy…
Memories Guide the Search for Fallen Soldiers at Con Thien
Under the green rubber trees near the former Con Thien base in Quang Tri, search teams are looking for traces of a battle fought almost six decades ago. Specialized machinery has been deployed, while …
Sleeper bus overturns in Gia Lai, killing one passenger
A sleeper bus carrying 31 people overturned early Aug. 31 on the Dak Doa bypass in Gia Lai province, killing one passenger and injuring several others. The crash occurred at about 3:30 a.m. on a secti…
A decade of kindness: Đồng Nai’s free shop helps people in need
Even during Vietnam’s National Day holiday, the free shop at Tan Xuan 1 community house continued welcoming people in need. Every Sunday morning, lottery-ticket sellers, informal workers and other str…
Vietnam to Replace Social Insurance Numbers with Citizen ID Numbers from September 1
Vietnam’s social insurance system will begin using personal identification numbers, including citizen ID numbers, instead of social insurance numbers from September 1. The transition will take place i…
Organisers of Independence Day Must Be Cultural Officials
The task came with barely four days to prepare. On August 28, 1945, Hồ Chí Minh summoned Nguyễn Hữu Đang and asked him to organise the ceremony planned for September 2, which would feature the provisi…
Finding one another in peacetime, Part 3: Leaning on one another
For the narrator, the friends he seeks are not only those who fell on the battlefield. Some survived the war, only to die during peacetime, leaving old comrades to lean on one another for emotional su…
Don’t Let Businesses Fear That Growth Brings Endless New Burdens
A business owner who had increasing customers, revenue and opportunities to open more outlets was not celebrating growth. He was worrying about accounting, invoices, taxes and the obligations that wou…
Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge to Breathe Fire for Six Holiday Nights as Authorities Tighten Drone Controls
For six nights during Vietnam’s National Day holiday, Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge will draw crowds with its signature combination of fire and water. The performances run at 9 p.m. from Aug. 28 through Sep…
Tropical depression reborn from Typhoon Saudel forecast to become Vietnam’s fifth storm
The remnant of Typhoon Saudel has strengthened again after weakening over southeastern China and is forecast to become the fifth storm of 2026. Vietnam’s National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forec…
Brawl on Kien Giang River Leads to Disqualification of Two Teams and Six Athletes
A fight broke out while competitors were racing on the Kien Giang River, prompting organizers to cancel the qualifying results of two teams and suspend six athletes from further competition. The incid…
What property buyers should do before paying a deposit and signing a deed
A red certificate alone does not prove that a property transaction is safe, Vietnamese lawyer Mai Thanh Bình warns. Buyers should verify who owns the property and who has the legal authority to dispos…
The Sawfish in Ho Chi Minh City’s Whale Shrines and the Legend of the Underwater Court
At Đồng Hòa Shrine in Can Gio, two flat, ivory-colored bones stand beside the incense burner like the blades of two chainsaws. They are parts of a sawfish, a creature that has taken on a military role…
Warning over deposit scams when renting self-drive cars online
A planned family trip to Vung Tau nearly turned into a rental scam for Trương Minh Đức, a 34-year-old Ho Chi Minh City resident. With hotels already booked for the Sept. 2 holiday, Đức searched a soci…
Ho Chi Minh City’s National Highway 1 Expansion: 328 Tan Nhut Cases Agree to Hand Over Land
Tan Nhut commune has secured agreement from 328 of 438 affected cases to hand over land for the expansion of National Highway 1, now called Le Kha Phieu Street. Of those cases, 326 have received compe…
Residents demolish homes to make way for Ho Chi Minh City’s nearly 6.3 trillion-dong Binh Tien bridge and road project
Households along Binh Tien Road in Ho Chi Minh City are dismantling their homes to clear land for a bridge and road project valued at nearly 6.3 trillion dong. The work is taking place along the secti…
Two pile-ups on Vietnam highways blamed on tailgating
Two separate multi-vehicle accidents occurred on Vietnam's expressways within two days, damaging a total of 11 cars. The incidents, which happened on the Noi Bai - Lao Cai and Phan Thiet - Dau Giay ro…
Ho Chi Minh City sets minimum land plot sizes for subdivision
Ho Chi Minh City's People's Committee has introduced new regulations governing land subdivision, aiming to standardize the process and ensure minimum plot sizes across various urban and peri-urban are…
Nearly 600,000 Vehicles Entered Highways on Vietnam's National Day Holiday
Vietnam's highways saw a surge in traffic on the first day of the National Day holiday, with nearly 600,000 vehicles entering the toll roads. The statistics, released by the Traffic Police Department …
Illegal Firework Production Suspected After Blast Kills One, Injures Three in Phu Tho
A powerful explosion rocked a lodging house in Phu Tho province, Vietnam, on August 29, claiming the life of one young man and leaving three others with severe injuries requiring urgent medical attent…
Kor Thọ An villagers transform their lives as forest becomes 'bank,' land yields wealth
The Kor ethnic minority village of Thọ An, once a remote settlement in the mountains of Quảng Ngãi, Vietnam, has dramatically transformed its fortunes. What was once a community struggling with basic …
Vietnam: 98-year-old Party member awarded 80-year Party medal
In Cà Mau province, 98-year-old Quách Kim Tuyến, a veteran Party member, was honored with the prestigious 80-year Party membership medal. The ceremony was attended by Đoàn Minh Huấn, a member of the P…
Tây Ninh orders businesses around Long An Stadium to vacate by September 2026
Businesses operating around Long An Stadium in Tây Ninh province have been ordered to vacate the premises by September 1, 2026. The directive comes from the Training and Competition Center for Sports,…
Workshop Fire Erupts in Hanoi; Quickly Contained
A fire erupted on Saturday afternoon in a row of temporary structures serving as a car repair workshop on Le Quang Dao Street in Hanoi. Firefighters from the Hanoi Police Department of Fire Prevention…
Vietnamese Couple Arrested for Producing and Selling Fake Traditional Medicine
Authorities in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, have launched a criminal investigation into a couple accused of manufacturing and distributing counterfeit traditional medicine. Huynh Van Man and Nguyen Thi Bich Ph…
Thousands in Central Vietnam Face Severe Water Shortage Amid Heatwave
Residents of Chan May-Lang Co in Hue City are enduring a severe water crisis, describing it as an unprecedented 'great thirst' brought on by a relentless heatwave. For over a week, taps have run dry, …
Eastern Gateway to Ho Chi Minh City Gridlocked on First Day of Public Holiday
The eastern gateway of Ho Chi Minh City became a scene of prolonged traffic jams on August 29, the first day of the extended September 2 public holiday. A surge in vehicles heading out of the city tow…
Man fined $770 for defaming woman on social media in Vietnam
Authorities in Can Tho, Vietnam, have fined a local man 12.5 million Vietnamese dong (approximately $770 USD) for defaming a woman on social media. The man, identified as P.V.S., was found to have spr…
Vietnam Sends Condolences to China Following Devastating Tibet Floods
Vietnam has extended its condolences to China in the wake of severe flash floods that struck Tibet, causing significant loss of life and property. Bùi Thị Minh Hoài, a prominent member of the Vietname…
Authorities to demolish illegal villas and homestays in Hanoi's protective forest
Local authorities in Hanoi's Kim Anh commune are set to demolish multiple illegal structures, including villas and homestays, that have encroached upon the Soc Son protective forest. The decision come…
Vietnam Traffic Police Report Improved Driver Behavior During Holiday
Traffic police in Vietnam reported a noticeable improvement in driver behavior on the first day of the September 2 National Day holiday. Despite a surge in vehicles on the roads, a majority of drivers…
Da Nang police test over 37,000 for drugs, find 1,370 positive
Da Nang City Police have intensified their crackdown on drug-related offenses, conducting extensive drug testing across the city. Over a 23-day period, authorities administered tests to more than 37,0…
Vietnamese Coastal Town Cracks Down on Unlicensed Seafood Markets
Authorities in Rach Dua ward, Vietnam, are intensifying efforts to curb the proliferation of unauthorized seafood markets operating along the beach. Following repeated warnings and public awareness ca…
Binh Dan Hospital Supports Ba Ria Hospital with 5 Surgical Fields, Doctors to Stay 5 Years
Binh Dan Hospital, a leading surgical center in Ho Chi Minh City, is embarking on a significant initiative to bolster the capabilities of Ba Ria General Hospital. This collaboration focuses on develop…
Ho Chi Minh City launches major infrastructure projects worth over $7.2 billion
Ho Chi Minh City has launched and inaugurated 11 significant projects, collectively valued at over 181 trillion VND (approximately $7.2 billion). These initiatives span infrastructure, urban developme…
Couple arrested for producing fake arthritis and sinusitis medication
Authorities in Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam, have arrested a couple for allegedly manufacturing and selling fake medicines. Huynh Van Man and Nguyen Thi Bich Phuong, both 40 and residing in Dong Thap p…
32 Fishermen Rescued from Rough Seas; Search Continues for Missing
A large-scale search and rescue operation has successfully located and rescued 32 fishermen from Da Nang after their vessel, QNa-90859 TS, lost contact amidst rough seas. The fishermen, found in a sta…
Ho Chi Minh City launches urban renewal project for historic Mả Lạng area and Gà - Gạo market
Ho Chi Minh City has officially launched a significant urban renewal project targeting the historic Mả Lạng area and the Gà - Gạo market. This initiative, which has been a long-term aspiration for the…
Holiday Traffic Snarls Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway
The start of the September 2nd holiday on August 29th triggered severe traffic congestion on the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giayi Expressway. The holiday rush caused kilometers-long traffic j…
Police Set Up Rest Stop to Aid Travelers Returning Home for Holiday
As the September 2 holiday approached, a stream of vehicles flowed from Ho Chi Minh City towards the Mekong Delta provinces. On National Highway 1, near My Duc Tay commune in Dong Thap Province, amids…
Vietnam's National Day Holiday Weather Forecast: Rain in North, Heat Ends in Center
Vietnam's National Day holiday, celebrated on September 2, will bring diverse weather conditions across the country. Northern regions, including Hanoi, are forecast to experience scattered thunderstor…
Two Nearly 100-Year-Old Women in Vietnam Awarded 80-Year Party Membership Medals
In recognition of their lifelong dedication, two centenarian women in Vietnam's Lam Dong province have been honored with the prestigious 80-year Party membership medal. Ms. Le Thi Duc, 97, and Ms. Lam…
Hanoi proposes removing over 7,300 hectares from forestry planning
Hanoi is considering removing more than 7,386 hectares of land from its forestry planning, a move that could reclassify significant areas currently designated for forest use. The proposal, compiled by…
Prosecutor Indicts Truck Driver Declared 'Not Guilty' in Fatal Accident Over Two Years Ago
In a surprising turn of events, the Provincial People's Procuracy No. 4 in Vĩnh Long has indicted truck driver Thạch Sa Phonl, aged 39, for violating regulations on road traffic participation. This in…
Ho Chi Minh City launches, breaks ground on projects worth over $7.3 billion
Ho Chi Minh City marked Vietnam's National Day with a significant wave of development, inaugurating and commencing construction on 11 major projects valued at over 181 trillion Vietnamese dong (approx…
Da Nang police conduct drug tests on bus drivers before holiday departures
Traffic police in Da Nang are stepping up efforts to ensure road safety during the upcoming September 2nd National Day holiday. Authorities are implementing comprehensive measures, including intensifi…
Quang Tri police province reshuffles five department heads
The Quang Tri Provincial Police have announced the reassignment of five key department heads, a move aimed at strengthening leadership and adapting to evolving security needs. The reshuffled positions…
Ho Chi Minh City streamlines birth, residency, ID, and health insurance applications
Ho Chi Minh City is streamlining administrative processes for new parents by introducing a unified online system for four essential procedures related to newborns and young children. This initiative a…
Vietnamese authorities arrest Facebook user for allegedly defaming court and bank
Authorities in Can Tho City, Vietnam, have arrested Ly Tín Phước, 46, for allegedly using his Facebook account to post content that harmed the interests of the state and legal organizations. The arres…
From Xín Mần to the Southern Rubber Forests, Hmong People Seek a New Life
Leaving behind the misty mountain villages of Xín Mần, many Hmong families from the highlands of Hà Giang and Tuyên Quang have embarked on a journey of over a thousand kilometers to the southern regio…
Hundreds donate hair for cancer patients during Vu Lan season in Ho Chi Minh City
During the solemn Vu Lan season, Dieu Phap Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City became a hub of compassion as hundreds of individuals donated their hair to support cancer patients. The event, themed “Giving Hai…
Ho Chi Minh City police dismantle firecracker trafficking ring, arrest four
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have cracked down on a significant illegal firecracker trafficking network, arresting four people and seizing over 621 kilograms of contraband. The operation, led by th…
Otter statues guard ancient Vietnamese general's tomb, appearing in temples
The surprising presence of otters, revered as 'Dai Tuong Quan' or 'Great General,' in Vietnamese cultural sites is shedding light on a unique aspect of Southern folklore. What began as a playful greet…
Early Inheritance: Can Vietnamese Parents Avoid Sibling Rivalry?
In Vietnam, a growing number of parents are opting to divide their assets among their children while still alive, driven by a deep-seated fear of post-mortem inheritance disputes. The hope is that by …
Vietnam cracks down on 'internet gangsters' profiting from online misconduct
Vietnamese authorities are intensifying efforts to curb the influence of individuals labeled as 'internet gangsters,' with several prominent figures recently facing prosecution. These cases involve a …
Ho Chi Minh City's hidden stone church blends Eastern architecture with natural stone
Tucked away in a narrow alley on Ong Ich Khiem Street in Ho Chi Minh City lies the Vinh Hoa stone church, a structure that captivates visitors with its walls of natural stone and distinct Asian archit…
Nurse's scar sparks reunion after 52 years
Decades after the smoke of war cleared, a former soldier finds himself haunted by memories of lost comrades and the kindness of those who cared for them. He recalls a specific nurse, Ho Thi Hoa, who t…
32 Vietnamese Fishermen Rescued After Boat Sinks in South China Sea; 18 Still Missing
Rescue operations are intensifying to find 18 fishermen still missing after their boat, QNa-90859 TS, sank in the South China Sea. As of 2 p.m. on August 28, a total of 32 fishermen had been rescued. …
Art Theft Expert: 'No Glazing Is Unbreakable'
A recent theft at Vienna's Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) has highlighted a concerning international trend in art crime, according to an expert. Ibrahim Bulut, a security specialist with the Internation…
Lam Dong declares emergency in residential area due to landslide risk
Authorities in Vietnam's Lam Dong province have declared an emergency in the Dung K'No 5 village, located in Dam Rong 4 commune, as landslides pose a severe threat to residents. The provincial People'…
Hanoi Streets Gridlocked as Holiday Exodus Begins
Hanoi's streets became a sea of stalled vehicles on the afternoon of August 28, as a mass exodus of residents heading home for the upcoming September 2 holiday overwhelmed the capital's infrastructure…
Ho Chi Minh City district hands over land for Ben Thanh-Can Gio metro line
Can Gio district in Ho Chi Minh City has officially handed over more than 1,086,000 square meters of land to the investor for the Ben Thanh-Can Gio metro line project. This significant transfer of lan…
Mechanic Arrested for Stealing Over 80 Taels of Gold
A mechanic struggling with significant debt has been arrested in Vinh Long province for allegedly stealing more than 80 taels of gold from a local jewelry store. The suspect, identified as Phan Thanh …
Bank security guard arrested for killing colleague over late shift
A disagreement over a late shift has resulted in a death and an arrest in Vietnam's Vĩnh Long province. Police have charged Đinh Văn Luyến, 45, with murder after he allegedly beat his colleague to dea…
Khanh Hoa Province Needs Nearly 3,900 Workers for Nuclear Power Projects by 2030
Khanh Hoa province is preparing for a significant influx of specialized labor requirements, with nearly 3,900 personnel needed to operate the Ninh Thuan 1 and Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power projects by 20…
Bus Catches Fire at Ho Chi Minh City Gas Station
A passenger bus parked at a gas station on Lê Quang Đạo street in Hóc Môn district, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, erupted in flames on the morning of August 28, 2026. The sudden fire caused alarm among t…
Quang Tri, Vietnam, buries 13 fallen soldiers found in Cau Nhi area
Quang Tri province in Vietnam held a solemn ceremony to honor and bury 13 sets of remains belonging to soldiers of the 308th Division. These fallen heroes were discovered and collected in the Cau Nhi …
Da Nang breaks ground on $48 million industrial park to attract major investment
Da Nang has officially launched the Tam Anh 1 Industrial Park, a significant development aimed at bolstering the city's industrial capacity and investment appeal. The 167-hectare park, with a total in…
Plastic workshop in Hanoi catches fire, sending black smoke dozens of meters high
A fire erupted at a plastic workshop in the Phượng Đồng neighborhood of Hanoi on Friday morning, sending plumes of black smoke soaring dozens of meters into the sky. Authorities quickly mobilized prof…
One dead, one missing after boat capsizes on Dong Nai River
Authorities and residents in Lam Dong province are continuing their search for Le Trong Tai, 33, who remains missing after a boat capsized on the Dong Nai River near Bao Thuan commune. The incident oc…
Ho Chi Minh City expands specialized healthcare using surplus buildings
Ho Chi Minh City is actively transforming its healthcare landscape by repurposing surplus administrative buildings into specialized medical centers. This strategic move aims to alleviate pressure on t…
Gia Lai police arrest two women for allegedly inciting public disorder
Police in Gia Lai province have arrested two women, Trần Nguyễn Như Phượng, 56, and Phạm Thị Minh Thu, 53, on charges of inciting public disorder. The arrests are connected to ongoing protests that ha…
Major General Nguyen Van Bua Nominated for posthumous Hero of the People's Armed Forces Title
Major General Nguyen Van Bua, a distinguished veteran and former Deputy Commander of Military Region 7, has been nominated for the posthumous title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces. This honor rec…
Traffic Accident Trial Resulting in Student's Death Postponed in Vĩnh Long
The Vĩnh Long Provincial People's Court No. 4 was scheduled to hold a preliminary hearing for a traffic violation case resulting in the death of a female student. The accused, 34-year-old truck driver…
