Tay Ninh seizes nearly 570,000 suspected smuggled products
Market surveillance officers in Tay Ninh have seized nearly 570,000 foreign-made products suspected of smuggling or lacking proof of origin, worth an estimated VND 8 billion (USD 312,000).
South Korean man charged after using drugs in HCM City venue toilet
A South Korean man bought two packets of ketamine for VND 7 million and took them to a business venue in central HCM City, where he used some in a toilet before being caught by police.
Man jailed for two years after honey hunt sparks forest fire
A man has been sentenced to two years in prison after carelessly using fire to collect wild honey, sparking a blaze that destroyed more than 8.3 hectares of forest in Dien Bien Province.
HCM City plans to demolish 64 ageing apartment buildings
HCM City has identified 64 ageing apartment buildings containing 8,577 flats for relocation and demolition, with redevelopment planned by 2030, according to the municipal Department of Construction.
Pineapple fields emerge along major boulevard in Ninh Binh
The central reservation and roadside corridors of Hoa Lu Boulevard, a major road project in Ninh Binh Province, have been turned into pineapple fields by local residents.
Farmers keep watch over coffee farms as prices rise
Farmers in Gia Lai are stepping up security at coffee farms amid fears of theft as prices remain high, installing cameras, setting up watch huts and patrolling through the night.
Sailor evacuated from Japanese ship over suspected heart attack
Vietnamese maritime rescuers evacuated a sailor from a Japanese-flagged vessel off southern Vietnam after he developed severe chest pain and was suspected of suffering a heart attack.
Hanoi police bust cross-border drug ring, seize 55kg of meth
Hanoi police and Lao authorities have arrested three suspects and seized 55kg of methamphetamine allegedly smuggled from Laos into Vietnam for sale.
Influenza A cases rise in HCM City, raising concern for young children
Acute respiratory infections are rising sharply in HCM City, with influenza A accounting for most of the reported flu cases.
Vietnam aims to screen children under six for disabilities by 2030
Vietnam aims to provide early disability screening for children under six by 2030 under a new government plan to improve healthcare, education and social support for people with disabilities.
Cluster bomb found lodged in tree roots in Quang Tri
A cluster bomb lodged in the roots of a star apple tree has been discovered and safely disposed of in Quang Tri Province, highlighting the continuing risks posed by unexploded ordnance.
HCM City to turn Le Thi Rieng Park into memorial park
HCM City plans to redevelop Le Thi Rieng Park into a memorial park, with work targeted for completion by July 27, 2027.
HCM City approves master plan with a 100-year vision
HCM City aims to become a leading Asian centre for the economy, culture, science, technology and innovation, with a long-term vision of becoming a global city.
Cargo ship collision sinks fishing boat off Haiphong, killing one
A cargo ship has collided with fishing vessel HP 90880TS near Long Chau Island off Haiphong, sinking the boat, killing one crew member and injuring five others.
HCM City mobilises 10,000 workers for high-speed rail project
Up to 10,000 workers and engineers will be mobilised to build HCM City's 54-kilometre Ben Thanh-Can Gio high-speed railway, which is scheduled to begin commercial operations in 2029.
HCM City offers doctors up to VND 637 million to work on islands
HCM City will offer doctors one-off incentives of up to VND 637 million (USD 24,300) to work at island health stations under a new policy aimed at addressing staff shortages in primary healthcare.
Two deaths reported in Ca Mau amid suspected meningitis cases
Health authorities in Ca Mau Province have reported two deaths, one confirmed and one suspected to be caused by meningococcal disease, and are tracing possible sources of infection.
HCM City offers monthly pay of over USD 10,200 to attract talent
HCM City has approved a talent-attraction policy offering one-off support of over USD 20,400 and monthly income of over USD 10,200 for experts and skilled professionals.
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