Society

Vietnam cuts smoking rate thanks to strong political commitment

Vietnam has reduced adult smoking rates by over 3 percentage points in a decade, thanks to strong political action and a stable domestic financial mechanism for tobacco control.

Man found dead after drowning in Danang stream

A man has died after drowning in a stream in the central city of Danang, known as an unregulated tourist spot.

Nearly 50 Vietnamese citizens safely enter Egypt

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel, in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt, has successfully facilitated the safe entry of nearly 50 Vietnamese citizens into Egypt.

Heavy rain triggers severe flooding in Yen Bai City

Prolonged heavy rainfall on the morning of June 25 inundated several roads in the northern mountainous city of Yen Bai.

Remains of 10 war martyrs discovered in Quang Tri

Lieutenant Colonel Le Truong Giang, political officer of Division 968, confirmed on Wednesday that his unit was continuing efforts to search for the remains of war martyrs in Quang Tri Province.

Meta confirms mass suspension of Facebook groups due to technical error

A Meta spokesperson has confirmed that a technical issue caused the widespread suspension of Facebook groups in Vietnam.

Man fined for bomb joke on flight

A male passenger has been fined VND 4 million (USD 157) by the Northern Airports Authority for making a bomb-related comment during a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hanoi.

Wave of Vietnamese Facebook groups suspended without explanation

Many Facebook groups in Vietnam, including some with millions of members, were suddenly suspended on June 24, with no official explanation provided.

18kg of suspected smuggled gold bars abandoned near Cambodian border

Border guards in Tay Ninh Province have discovered 18kg of unmarked gold bars near a trail close to the Vietnam-Cambodia border, suspected to be part of a smuggling attempt.

Vietnamese PM meets with Chinese corporations in Tianjin

PM Pham Minh Chinh applauded Chinese businesses' operations in Vietnam and called for stronger partnerships in various areas.

Foreign tourist overcharged for taxi ride from Noi Bai airport

Authorities of Noi Bai International Airport on June 19 received an email from the Taiwanese tourist recounting an unpleasant incident during his first visit to Vietnam.

Whales found hunting in Vinh Hy Bay

A group of tourists visiting Vinh Hy Bay in the southern province of Ninh Thuan have spotted a large whale hunting in the area.

Six expressway sections scheduled for completion by August 19

Six expressway sub-projects spanning 208 kilometres, invested by the Ministry of Construction, are scheduled for completion by August 19.

HCM City fines motorbike drivers for carrying bulky goods

Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City launched a campaign on June 24 to inspect and penalise drivers of two and three-wheeled vehicles that fail to meet safety standards or carry oversized goods.

Vietnamese PM arrives in Tianjin for WEF meeting, working visit to China

PM Pham Minh Chinh has arrived in China to attend the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum in Tianjin and a working visit to the country.

PM Pham Minh Chinh leaves for WEF meeting, working visit to China

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left Hanoi on June 24 for the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin and a working visit to China.

Poor lighting at Hanoi park affects public use

Many areas of Hanoi’s Astronomy Park are poorly lit at night, which poses safety risks for visitors.

Electric bike crash with truck in Dak Lak leaves 2 children dead, 2 injured

A tragic traffic accident in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak left two children dead and two others seriously injured after an electric bicycle collided with a trailer truck.

An Giang police destroy thousands of weapons

Police in An Giang Province have conducted the destruction of over 1,500 weapons, including guns, knives, machetes, and ammunition, which had been collected or voluntarily surrendered.