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Vietnam produces 60 per cent of medicines used domestically

Medicines made in Vietnam now account for about 60 per cent of the drugs used in the country, but only 46 per cent of their total value, the health ministry says.

Shop owner charged over counterfeit Nike, Gucci shoes

Gia Nghia Square develops cracks days after opening

Owner of foreign-lettered object washed ashore still unknown

Authorities in Quang Ngai Province have issued a second notice seeking the owner of an object bearing foreign text washed ashore.

Search continues for Chinese tourist missing off Dak Lak coast

More than 20 police officers and rescuers are searching for a 27-year-old Chinese tourist who was swept out to sea off Dak Lak Province.

Overnight search continues for two missing off Son Tra Peninsula

Rescue teams searched through the night for two people still missing after four were swept into the sea off Danang's Son Tra Peninsula early on August 8.

Overtaking-only lanes to be piloted on two expressways

Vietnam plans to pilot the use of the far-left lane exclusively for overtaking on two major northern expressways, according to the Traffic Police Department.

Grab fined VND 1.36 billion for violating consumer rights

Grab has been fined VND 1.36 billion (USD 51,800) for six violations of consumer protection regulations, including rules on personal data, transaction terms and service reviews.

Hieu Liem Bridge over Dong Nai River set to open this month

Hieu Liem Bridge across the Dong Nai River is nearing completion and is expected to open to traffic by the end of August after more than two years of construction.

HCM City restricts downtown traffic for fire drill

HCM City will ban or restrict vehicles on several downtown streets to facilitate a fire and rescue drill at the Saigon Centre building.

Three women missing after being swept out to sea in Danang

Three female tourists have gone missing after being swept away by large waves while taking photographs and swimming at Mui Nghe in Danang.

Woman dies after boat fire on HCM City river

A boat moored on the Saigon River in Binh Quoi Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, suddenly erupted in flames amid blasts.

Danang seizes thousands of counterfeit products from major fashion brands

Police in Danang have seized thousands of counterfeit products bearing the names of major international fashion and sportswear brands.

Hanoi metro serves nearly 14.2 million passengers in two years

Hanoi's Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line has carried nearly 14.2 million passengers since beginning commercial operations two years ago, according to Hanoi Metro.

Hoi An taxi driver recounts foreign tourist's mistaken payment

A taxi driver in Hoi An has recounted an unexpected encounter with a foreign tourist who mistakenly handed him millions of Vietnamese dong for a short journey before later leaving him a tip.

Chinese tourist missing after being swept out to sea in Daklak

A 27-year-old Chinese tourist has gone missing after being swept out to sea by a large wave while washing his hands at a beach in Daklak Province.

Southern Vietnam to see thunderstorms through mid-August

Southern Vietnam is expected to see frequent afternoon and evening thunderstorms through mid-August as the southwest monsoon strengthens, the Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Centre said.

More soldiers' remains found at HCM City park, total reaches 227

Authorities have recovered 17 more sets of remains believed to be those of Vietnamese soldiers at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing the total found at the site to 227.

Ministry orders EV charging rollout at rest stops

The Ministry of Construction has ordered local authorities and investors to accelerate the rollout of EV charging infrastructure at motorway rest stops to support greener transport.