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VND 4.5 trillion proposed to upgrade Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City railway

A VND 4.5 trillion (about USD 172 million) project has been proposed to upgrade the Hanoi-HCM City railway, aiming to remove bottlenecks, improve safety and boost capacity on the north-south corridor.

Vietnam fans in tears after U23 loss to China at Asia semis

Vietnamese football fans were left in tears after the U23 team suffered a 3-0 defeat to China in the semi-final of the U23 Asian Cup 2026 on the night of January 20.

14th National Party Congress pushes overhaul of leadership methods

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam opened on January 20, with 1,586 delegates representing more than 5.6 million Party members nationwide.

HCMC bars pledge to stop drunk customers driving

More than 100 bars and eateries in Ho Chi Minh City’s Tam Binh Ward have pledged not to allow intoxicated customers to drive, in a bid to help curb traffic accidents.

Gia Lai police hunt two suspects after bank robbery

Police in Gia Lai Province are searching for two suspects who robbed a bank branch in the area, escaping with about VND 1.8 billion (approximately USD 72,000), authorities said on January 20.

40cm mortar shell found in An Giang residential area

A live mortar shell about 40cm long was discovered exposed in a residential area in An Giang Province, posing a serious safety risk, local authorities said.

Tourist drops two ounces of gold into Huong River in Hue

A volunteer rescue team has helped recover one of two ounces of gold accidentally dropped into the Huong River by a tourist in Hue city.

14th National Party Congress opens in Hanoi

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) officially opened in Hanoi on the morning of January 20.

Hanoi adorned with flags and flowers for the 14th National Party Congress

The capital city of Hanoi is brilliantly decorated with flags, flowers, and banners across its streets, spreading an atmosphere of anticipation for the 14th National Congress of the Party.

Ha Tinh police arrest armed dog-theft gang

Police in Vietnam’s central province of Ha Tinh have detained three men accused of stealing dogs while carrying dangerous weapons, seizing six dogs and a range of crime tools.

Japanese patrol vessel Akitsushima makes port call in Danang

The Japan Coast Guard patrol vessel Akitsushima arrived in Danang on January 19 for a five-day goodwill visit aimed at strengthening Vietnam-Japan maritime ties.

Illegal pavement encroachment persists along key HCM City boulevard

Illegal pavement encroachment continues along Pham Van Dong Boulevard in HCM City, where eateries have turned sidewalks into dining areas despite an ongoing enforcement drive.

Police rescue two foreign tourists swept into rocky crevice in Dak Lak sea

Two foreign tourists were rescued after being swept by strong waves and trapped in a rocky crevice while swimming off the coast of Dak Lak Province on January 19.

Foreign tourist warned for feeding wild monkeys on Son Tra Peninsula

Authorities in Vietnam's central city of Danang have warned a foreign tourist who wrapped ripe bananas around his body to attract and feed wild monkeys on Son Tra Peninsula.

Preparatory session of the 14th National Party Congress convenes

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam on Monday convened its preparatory session at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi.

Hanoi fines man for offering drugs to foreign tourists

Hanoi police have fined a 53-year-old man VND 2.5 million (about USD 95) for approaching foreign tourists in the Old Quarter and offering them drugs, authorities said.

Intense cold spell to sweep into northern Vietnam

A strong cold air mass is moving south, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures across northern Vietnam from January 21, with severe cold forecast in mountainous areas.

Vietnam accepts invitation to join Gaza Peace Council

Party General Secretary To Lam has accepted the invitation from US President Donald Trump to join the Gaza Peace Council and affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to participate as a founding member state.

Indonesia finds wreckage of missing aircraft

Indonesian search and rescue forces on January 18 found wreckage of a missing aircraft believed to have crashed a day earlier while approaching a mountainous area on Sulawesi Island.

Law-making for development is fundamental, strategic, long-term: PM

Law-making for development is fundamental, strategic, and long-term while law-making for prevention and control remains regular and important, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 17.

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