Society

HCM City reports rare case of encephalitis linked to H5N1 avian flu

The HCM City Department of Health has reported a paediatric case of encephalitis caused by the H5N1 avian influenza virus, a rare occurrence.

Humanoid robots stride into the future with world's first half-marathon

Vietnamese soldiers to join Moscow’s Red Square parade

Drug trafficker suspected of killing police officer arrested after manhunt

Bui Dinh Khanh, a suspected drug trafficker believed to have fired the shots that killed a police officer during a narcotics raid, was apprehended late on April 18 after nearly a day on the run.

Dak Lak girl stuns with two-coloured eyes

A photo featuring a 10-year-old girl in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak with naturally different-coloured eyes has drawn public attention.

Over 20 foreign delegations attend National Reunification parade

More than 20 international delegations will attend the grand parade in HCM City to mark the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.

Fire breaks out at 18-storey building in Hanoi

Authorities are investigating a major fire that broke out at a high-rise building at 1 Thai Ha Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi, on April 18.

Norwegian journalist returns to Vietnam in search of her mother

After 32 years of living in Norway with her adoptive parents, Kjersti Binh Hegna has returned to Vietnam in a deeply personal quest to find the mother she has never met.

Foreign tourist found dead in deep ravine on Son Tra Peninsula

Authorities in the central city of Danang on Thursday afternoon found a foreign male tourist dead in a deep ravine in Son Tra Peninsula.

Quang Ninh police officer dies during drug raid

A police officer in the northern province of Quang Ninh has been killed while raiding a drug ring.

Tan Son Nhat airport’s new terminal receives first flights

Tan Son Nhat International Airport’s Terminal 3 was put into operation today, April 17, serving two first trial flights.

Three killed as factory under renovation collapses in Binh Duong

A factory inside an industrial park in the southern province of Binh Duong suddenly collapsed, killing three workers.

Chinese defence chief arrives in Vietnam for border friendship exchange

Senior Lieutenant General Dong Jun, Minister of National Defence of China arrived in northern Lang Son province on April 17 morning for the 9th Vietnam-China Border Defence Friendship Exchange.

Four-year-old fake medicine ring busted in Thanh Hoa

Authorities in Thanh Hoa Province have dismantled a large-scale fake medicine ring that had been operating for four years, arresting 14 suspects.

State President receives Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs

State President Luong Cuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on April 16 afternoon for Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul who is paying an official visit to Vietnam.

Airport to be built on Ly Son Island

Ly Son Airport will cover an area of over 161 hectares, including the airport itself and supporting infrastructure. Notably, more than 127 hectares will be reclaimed from the sea.

Vietnam, China kick off 9th border defence friendship exchange

The ninth Vietnam – China Border Defence Friendship Exchange officially kicked off on April 16.

Wild elephants reappear in Dong Nai residential area

A herd of wild elephants, comprising around seven individuals, has been repeatedly sighted in farmland in Ma Da Commune in the southern province of Dong Nai's Vinh Cuu District over the past few days.

Hanoi to host Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit 2025

The Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit 2025 is set to take place in Hanoi on April 22 on the theme of “Igniting Innovation, Unlocking Capital, Vietnam’s Era of National Rise”.