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Miss Grand International 2021 arrested over alleged consumer deception

Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, winner of Miss Grand International 2021, has been arrested by Vietnamese police on charges of consumer deception related to false advertising of a controversial health product.

More rain to hit northern Vietnam, flash floods warned

The northern region of Vietnam has been forecast to face heavy rains in some days, with flash floods and landslides being warned.

Calls for support for women to have two children before 35

Vietnam’s top leaders are pushing for new family support policies to address falling birth rates and prepare for an aging population.

Work starts on VND20-trillion bridge project in Hanoi

Work on a VND 19.83 trillion (USD771.21 million) bridge and road project began on May 19 in Hanoi.

Senior leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on his 135th birthday

A high-level delegation laid wreaths at President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum on May 19 morning to mark the 135th anniversary of his birth.

Conference concretises Party resolutions on legal reform, private sector

A conference was held in Hanoi to thoroughly disseminate and implement two Party resolutions on legal reform and private sector to meet the requirements of national development in the new era.

Laws are not to serve particular groups but for everyone: Party chief

Party General Secretary To Lam emphasised that institutional bottlenecks remain a major constraint on national development.

More American War explosives found in Quang Tri

A technical team from Mines Advisory Group (MAG) Vietnam has discovered a bunker of wartime munitions and artillery shells in the central province of Quang Tri.

Quang Tri-Quang Binh train route agreed after merger

Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) has approved the central province of Quang Tri’s proposal to open a train route linking the neighbouring province of Quang Binh.

Ha Tinh official suspended after cement for public projects go to waste

The chairman of a commune in Ha Tinh Province has been suspended after hundreds of tonnes of cement allocated for public infrastructure projects were left unused and became damaged.

Hanoi pharmacist arrested for producing 100 tonnes of counterfeit products

Hanoi police have arrested four individuals for allegedly manufacturing and distributing counterfeit food products, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment.

Quang Tri vows to crack down on illegal gold mining

Authorities of the central province of Quang Tri have assigned military forces to destroy illegal gold mining tunnels in Vinh Linh District.

Dozens of hand grenades retrieved from Da River

As many as 32 hand grenades have been recovered from the section of the Da River that runs through the northern province of Hoa Binh.

Hanoi calls on all households to equip fire extinguishers

Hanoi authorities have called on all local households to equip themselves with fire extinguishers amid heightened fire and explosion risks during the hot season.

Vietnam, Thailand issue joint statement

Vietnam and Thailand on May 16 issued a joint statement on the elevation of their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Vietnamese, Thai Prime Ministers co-chair 4th Joint Cabinet Retreat

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra held talks and co-chaired the fourth Vietnam – Thailand Joint Cabinet Retreat in Hanoi on May 16.

Landslide at Lai Chau hydropower construction site leaves five dead

A landslide occurred at the construction site of the Ta Pao Ho 1A Hydropower Plant in Phong Tho district, Lai Chau province, on May 16 morning, leaving five dead and four injured.

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake rattles Dien Bien

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has hit the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien.

Two bus stations proposed to ease Dalat traffic congestion

The Construction Department of the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has recommended building two bus stations to reduce traffic jams in Dalat City.

Prime Minister hosts welcome ceremony for Thai counterpart

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a welcome ceremony for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and a high-ranking delegation of Thailand in Hanoi on May 16.

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