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Vietnam to hold first-ever auction of two-character “.vn” domain names

Vietnam will launch its first-ever auction of two-character national “.vn” domain names, opening access to a highly limited and valuable pool of digital assets within the country’s internet namespace.

71 hospitalised after eating banh mi in Dong Thap Province

Seventy-one people were hospitalised with severe abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea after eating banh mi from Hong Ngoc 12 Bakery in Dong Thap Province.

Traffic accidents decline nationwide in early 2026

Traffic accidents, fatalities and injuries declined nationwide in the first two months of 2026 compared with a year earlier, official data show, although deaths edged up slightly in February.

Ca Mau to develop Hon Khoai Island as heritage island

Ca Mau Province plans to develop Hon Khoai Island into a heritage, smart and green island under its revised master plan to 2030, aligning economic growth with strengthened defence and security.

Foreign tourist caught operating drone illegally in Danang

Authorities in Danang have penalised a foreign tourist for flying a drone without permission, as the city intensifies efforts to curb unauthorised unmanned aerial vehicle activity.

Over 170 bauhinia trees freed from years of iron clamps

Authorities in Gia Lai Province have removed iron restraints from more than 170 bauhinia trees along Luong Dinh Cua Street after reports by Dantri Newspaper.

Truck driver killed after train collision in Hanoi

A 52-year-old truck driver was killed after his vehicle was struck by a train while stuck on railway tracks in Hanoi's Ngoc Hoi Commune on the evening of February 25.

Mortar shells found near Quang Ngai home

Police in the central province of Quang Ngai province have secured and safely disposed of 13 wartime mortar shells discovered near a residential property.

Dozens of bauhinia trees in Gia Lai bound by iron clamps

Dozens of bauhinia trees in Gia Lai Province have been constricted by iron clamps for years, stunting growth and leaving some to wither, prompting concern among residents.

Hanoi police fine motorcyclists for phone use

Traffic police in Hanoi have begun issuing fines to motorcyclists for using mobile phones or wearing headphones while riding, prompting debate among road users.

Vietnam’s internet speeds surge in early 2026, 5G posts sharp gains

Vietnam’s internet speeds rose sharply in January 2026, driven by strong improvements in 5G performance, according to data from the i-Speed measurement platform.

Hanoi motorbike taxi driver returns overcharged fare

A motorbike taxi driver in Hanoi has returned most of the money he overcharged a female American tourist after being summoned by local police.

More than 360,000 use free Hanoi buses during Tet holiday

More than 360,000 passengers travelled on free bus services in Hanoi during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, up sharply from a year earlier.

Two injured in buffalo attacks in Quang Tri

Two people were hospitalised after an aggressive buffalo charged at residents in Lao Bao Commune in Quang Tri Province on February 24.

Police question driver over USD 39 fare for US tourist

Hanoi City police summoned a motorbike taxi driver for allegedly overcharging an American tourist VND 1 million (USD 39.22) for a 7km journey.

Tay Ninh police seek 18 trafficking victims

Police in Tay Ninh Province are seeking 18 suspected human trafficking victims linked to a 2024 case near Moc Bai International Border Gate to obtain statements and expand their investigation.

Ho Chi Minh City launches 25 electric bus routes

Ho Chi Minh City will introduce 25 electric bus routes from March 1, raising the share of green vehicles in public transport as it moves towards a more sustainable urban model.

100 tonnes of snakehead fish flood HCM City for God of Wealth Day

Nearly 100 tonnes of snakehead fish from the Mekong Delta arrived at HCM City’s Binh Dien wholesale market overnight as demand surged ahead of God of Wealth Day.

Drone seized after breaching no-fly zone along Danang coast

Authorities in the central city of Danang have seized a drone after it was found operating illegally in a restricted airspace zone near the coast, posing potential risks to civil aviation safety.

Hanoi police use speedboat to rescue pilgrim at Huong Pagoda Festival

Waterway police in Hanoi rushed a female pilgrim to hospital by speedboat after she fell ill while attending the Huong Pagoda Festival on Tuesday afternoon.

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