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Trương Mỹ Lan, chairwoman of real estate developer Vạn Thịnh Phát, is facing death penalty for bribery, violating bank regulations and embezzlement, which is considered the largest financial scandal in Southeast Asia.

Vietnamese airlines experienced a record number of flight delays in February, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

A vendor in Hanoi has been fined for overcharging two foreign tourists when they bought a bag of green jujube.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang highly valued the valuable support for Vietnam provided by Nippon Foundation, Sasakawa Peace Foundation and their Chairman Yohei Sasakawa since 1980, during a reception in Hanoi on March 19 for the Japanese guest.

Vietnamese artist Tia-Thuy Nguyen and the famous French fashion house - The House of Dior have just introduced to the public the artwork Lady Cloud.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính is meeting with foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises and attending annual Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) this morning in Hanoi which focus on promoting the pioneering role of FDI firms in implementing green growth strategies.

Police operating in Hang Trong ward in Hanoi stated on March 18 that they have arrested two foreign citizens for stealing property.

The HCM City Department of Education and Training intervened after a strike by teachers at the American International School Vietnam (AISVN), which resulted in the school's closure on March 18.

Coach Philippe Troussier on March 18 announced a list of 28 players of Vietnam's national team to prepare for two upcoming matches against Indonesia in the second round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Several types of poisonous bacteria were identified in food and drinks at the Tram Anh Restaurant in Nha Trang, following an incident that resulted in over 360 customers being hospitalised due to food poisoning last week.

As many as 12 helicopters and 18 artillery pieces will join in a grand military parade in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory on May 7.

The Hanoi-based National Economic University (NEU) and the US’s Andrews University are set to team up in a four-year business administration bachelor’s programme.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment, the National Innovation Centre and US tech giant Meta Group have announced the Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2024.

Hanoi has reported 513 dengue fever patients since the beginning of the year, triple the same period last year.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has increased the frequency of flights to Con Dao Island in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau since mid-March.

Vietnam currently applies unilateral visa exemption for 13 countries, which are key tourist areas, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son said at the Q&A session of the 31st National Assembly Standing Committee.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment on Monday announced the launch of the Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2024 with a focus on expediting the growth of Vietnam's semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors.

Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis and Vietnam Development Bank (VDB) Chairman Le Van Hoan today signed a USD500 million Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate the financing of US exports to Vietnam.

Dantri/Dtinews Newspaper held the opening ceremony on Monday for a new bridge in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.