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Dong Nai warns against hiring foreigners breaching visa rules

Authorities in Dong Nai have warned businesses not to hire foreign workers who violate immigration rules after inspections uncovered dozens of cases of illegal residence and employment.

Paralysed monkey found on Son Tra Peninsula under care

Hanoi considers second airport to ease pressure on Noi Bai

German bride falls in love with Vietnamese cuisine

A German woman has discovered a deep affection for Vietnamese food and culture after marrying her Vietnamese partner and celebrating their wedding in northern Vietnam.

Vietnam calls for ASEAN unity, peaceful solutions at meeting on Middle East

Vietnam called for stronger ASEAN unity and adherence to international law during a special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East held online on March 13.

Uncrewed wooden boat washes ashore in Quang Tri

A 15-metre wooden boat with no crew, registration or equipment was found washed ashore in Quang Tri Province on March 13, prompting authorities to search for its owner.

Hue steps up drink-driving crackdown

Police in Hue City say traffic enforcement is being carried out with a strict, uncompromising approach, particularly for drink-driving offences.

Study urged on Quang Ngai-Mang Den expressway project

The Vietnamese government has asked the Ministry of Construction to study a proposal to build the VND 25-trillion (USD 950.57 million) Quang Ngai-Mang Den Expressway.

Hanoi targets global city status with income near USD 95,000

Hanoi is seeking public feedback on a long-term master plan that envisions the capital becoming a global city by 2065 with average income approaching USD 95,000 per person.

Danang to build expressway linking city centre with Chu Lai

Authorities in Danang City have approved plans to build a new expressway connecting the city centre with the southern urban area of Tam Ky-Chu Lai.

War martyr’s remains found in cave in Quang Tri

Search teams in central Vietnam have recovered the remains of a war martyr from a cave in Quang Tri Province, along with several personal items believed to date back to wartime.

Vietnam pledges to promote women’s access to justice at UN

Vietnam has reaffirmed its commitment to improving women’s access to justice while sharing national experiences in legal aid and gender-based violence prevention at a United Nations forum in New York.

Vietnamese in Israel urged to stay alert as missile, drone attacks surge

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel Thursday issued a notice to the Vietnamese nationals living, studying, and working there, urging heightened caution amid a complex security situation.

Four sentenced to death in large-scale drug trafficking ring

The People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City on March 12 sentenced four defendants to death for their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking ring in the city.

Abandoned MiG-21 fighter jet deteriorates in Ca Mau

A historic MiG-21 fighter jet has been left abandoned for years in Ca Mau Province, where it is now in serious disrepair.

Vietnam promotes science and technology cooperation with French businesses

With a population of more than 100 million people, strong economic growth, and an increasingly favourable investment environment, Vietnam is regarded as one of the most dynamic markets in Asia.

HCM City court sentences 19 in major cross-border money laundering ring

A court in HCM City has sentenced 19 defendants in a case involving money laundering with financial flows totaling trillions of VND and millions of USD between Vietnam and foreign countries.

Vietnam targets 59,000 military social housing units by 2030

Vietnam Ministry of National Defence plans to develop about 59,000 social housing units by 2030 to meet roughly 70 per cent of accommodation demand for military personnel.