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Khanh Hoa deports 30 foreigners over legal violations

Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province have deported 30 Chinese nationals for legal violations, including three individuals wanted by Chinese authorities, following coordinated inspections in Nha Trang.

Hanoi begins tree removal for metro line 2 construction

Hanoi has begun removing and relocating hundreds of trees along Truong Chinh Street to clear space for underground metro stations, including the Pham Van Bach (S10) stop.

Passenger revived after mid-air emergency on US-HCM City flight

A Vietnamese woman who lost consciousness on a Vietnam Airlines flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City was revived mid air by crew and two doctors on board.

Two pangolins found on expressway in Quang Tri

Two endangered pangolins discovered near an expressway in Quang Tri Province were handed over by local residents to authorities for care and release back into the wild.

Quang Tri surveys 150-metre rock wall in protected forest

Authorities in Quang Tri Province have surveyed a 150 metre long rock wall deep inside a protected forest, with early findings pointing to possible archaeological value.

Canadian tourist sends thanks after wallet recovery in Vietnam

A Canadian visitor has returned to Vietnam to personally thank local police after they recovered his lost wallet during a trip to Khanh Hoa Province.

Slovak prime minister begins official visit to Vietnam

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Hanoi on April 12 to begin a three day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation.

Dolphin repeatedly washes ashore despite rescue efforts

A weakened dolphin has repeatedly washed ashore in Dak Lak Province despite multiple attempts by residents to return it to deeper waters.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, reaffirming Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Holy See.

Vietnam becomes test bed for AI-driven commerce tools

A 2025 study by Kantar found that 89 per cent of online adults in Vietnam message businesses at least once a week, while 78 per cent say responses from AI-powered chatbots are helpful.

Remains of 12 war martyrs recovered in Central Highlands cave

Authorities in Gia Lai, Vietnam have recovered the remains of 12 war martyrs along with wartime artefacts from a cave in Ia Ly Commune.

Vietnam hands over three Interpol wanted suspects to South Korea

Police in Khanh Hoa, Vietnam have handed over three South Korean nationals wanted by Interpol to Korean authorities for further legal proceedings.

RoK county receives seasonal farm workers from Vietnam

Jinan county in the Republic of Korea’s North Jeolla Province has received 65 seasonal workers from Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam to help ease labour shortages in agriculture.

Storm Sinlaku may strengthen but unlikely to enter East Sea

Storm Sinlaku formed on April 10 in the northwest Pacific and is expected to intensify, though forecasters say it is unlikely to enter the East Sea.

Rail staff return VND 29.35 million to passenger who left it on train

Railway staff in HCM City on Friday returned VND 29.35 million (approximately USD 1,150) to an elderly passenger who accidentally left the cash on board a train after arriving in the city.

Foreign crew member evacuated for emergency care off Vietnam

A Filipino crew member suffering severe abdominal pain has been medically evacuated from a vessel off southern Vietnam for urgent treatment.

Dong Nai sends delegation to Italy to study metro technology

Dong Nai Province will send an official delegation to Italy to study urban rail technologies and explore solutions to connect with the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line.

Tropical depression may strengthen but unlikely to enter East Sea

A tropical depression in the northwest Pacific is expected to intensify into a storm, though forecasts show it is unlikely to enter the East Sea.

Hoi An restores pavements without banning street vendors

Authorities in Hoi An Ward, Danang City, are restoring pavement order while allowing street vendors to continue operating, aiming to balance livelihoods with heritage preservation.

Danang airport pilots VNeID for passenger boarding from April 10

Passengers at Danang International Airport will be able to use Level 2 accounts on the VNeID electronic identification in place of physical ID when boarding domestic flights from April 10, 2026.

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