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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.

Hanoi gears up for upcoming election

Preparations for Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly election and People’s Council polls for the 2026-2031 term are under way across Hanoi.

Man finds 100kg wartime bomb while gardening

A resident in Tay Ninh Province discovered an unexploded 100kg bomb while digging in his garden, prompting authorities to safely remove the device.

36 fishermen rescued after boat drifts for two days

All 36 fishermen aboard a fishing vessel from Quang Ngai Province have been rescued after their boat drifted at sea for nearly two days following engine failure.

Indian tourist reunited with cash-filled backpack at Danang airport

Authorities at Danang International Airport have returned a backpack containing cash and valuables to an Indian tourist who accidentally left it behind at the airport.

Two male bodies found on beach in Quang Ngai

Authorities in Quang Ngai Province are investigating after two decomposed male bodies washed ashore in separate locations on March 10.

All Vietnamese oil tanker crews in Middle East remain safe

Seventeen oil tankers with 213 Vietnamese seafarers are operating in the Middle East, with all crew safe, Vietnamese maritime authorities said.

Missing student found dead at Nha Trang beach

The body of a 20-year-old student who went missing while swimming at a beach in Nha Trang in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa has been found after more than two days of searching.

Vietnam attends UN women’s status commission session

A delegation from Vietnam is attending the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York to discuss policies promoting gender equality.

34 fishermen rescued from drifting vessel off Khanh Hoa coast

Vietnamese maritime rescue forces have safely brought 34 fishermen ashore after their fishing vessel suffered engine failure and drifted in rough seas about 90 nautical miles northeast of Nha Trang.

Vietnam ride-hailing firm offers fuel support to drivers

A Vietnamese ride-hailing company has introduced a fuel subsidy programme for drivers after a sharp rise in petrol prices increased pressure on their daily earnings.

Material shortages hit 18km sea bridge project in Ca Mau

A sea bridge project linking the mainland to Hon Khoai Island in southern Vietnam faces shortages of sand and stone, with total construction material demand reaching tens of millions of cubic metres.

Salmonella detected in banh mi poisoning after 108 hospitalised in HCM City

Salmonella bacteria were detected in patient samples following a food poisoning incident linked to banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) sold on Do Chieu Street in HCM City, the local health department said.

Vietnamese, Kuwaiti PMs hold phone talks

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 9 held phone talks with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to discuss regional situation and bilateral ties.

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