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Five arrested over smuggling fake cigarettes from Cambodia to Vietnam

Police in Ha Tinh have arrested five people accused of smuggling counterfeit cigarettes made in Cambodia into Vietnam for sale, seizing tens of thousands of packs worth hundreds of millions of dong.

Hung Yen proposes coastal tourism complex spanning more than 800 hectares

Hung Yen Province is seeking public feedback on a coastal tourism complex covering more than 800 hectares.

Ho Chi Minh City to offer free buses and metro on New Year’s Day

Ho Chi Minh City will waive fares on buses and Metro Line 1 on January 1, 2026, as authorities seek to meet surging travel demand and ease congestion during New Year celebrations.

Ho Chi Minh City curbs pollution by shifting to green transport

Amid rapid urbanisation and a rising vehicle density, Ho Chi Minh City has identified transport as one of the major emission sources that requires priority control.

HCM City moves to build multi-tier elderly care ecosystem

Ho Chi Minh City is entering a period of rapid population ageing, creating an urgent need to strengthen and expand its long-term care system for the elderly.

HCM City seeks new growth engines as megacity takes shape

As traditional growth engines lose steam, HCM City is reshaping its long-term strategy to find new drivers that can sustain momentum and cement its role as the southern economic hub.

Hanoi sets deadline to fully eliminate street markets

Hanoi authorities have set deadlines to completely remove illegal street markets and spontaneous roadside trading points that encroach on roads and pavements. officers

Charity bus crash kills at least nine in Lao Cai

At least nine people were killed when a passenger bus carrying a charity group from Hanoi overturned in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai on Saturday morning.

Four family members die in Dak Lak house fire

Four people from a family were killed in a house fire that broke out in the early hours of December 27 in Dak Lak Province, police said.

Thousands of ancient coins unearthed in central Vietnam

A group of scrap collectors in the central province of Ha Tinh have uncovered thousands of ancient copper coins buried deep underground.

Population study warns of severe shortage of marriage-age women in Vietnam

Vietnam is projected to face a deficit of around 1.3 million women of marriageable age by 2049, according to a new population forecast by the National Statistics Office.

Four-day New Year break fuels airfare surge

Vietnam’s four-day 2026 New Year holiday has triggered a spike in travel demand, pushing airfares sharply higher on several domestic routes.

Danang police retrieve lost mobile phone for foreign tourist

Police in the central city of Danang have helped a tourist from Hong Kong recover her iPhone after it fell into a deep roadside drain.

Nghe An police arrest 42 in major online weapons trafficking case

Police in Nghe An Province have dismantled a large-scale online military weapons trafficking ring, arresting 42 suspects and seizing dozens of guns and tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition.

First inter-hospital medical drones launched in Vietnam

Vietnam launched its first inter-hospital medical drone programme in Hanoi on December 25, using unmanned aerial vehicles to transport medical samples and supplies between hospitals.

US expert flags waste risks in Hanoi’s petrol-to-electric shift

Hanoi must adopt a clear strategy for handling old motorbikes and discarded batteries as it shifts to electric vehicles, or risk creating a major industrial waste problem, a US expert has warned.

Foreigner found dead in Danang hotel lobby

A foreign man was found dead in the lobby of a hotel in Danang City early on December 24, with security footage showing two other foreigners leaving the scene shortly afterwards.

Ninh Binh’s iconic market demolished

Dragon (Rong) Market, a famous market in the northern province of Ninh Binh, has been fully demolished to make way for an irrigation project located by the south of Van River.

Hanoi trims pavements and relocates trees to ease congestion

Hanoi is upgrading infrastructure, cutting back pavements and relocating or felling trees at key junctions in an effort to reduce chronic traffic congestion.

Hanoi to pilot rush-hour restrictions on heavy trucks, container vehicles

Hanoi will pilot restrictions on heavy trucks as well as container trucks and tractor-trailers, on several key routes during peak hours as part of its effort to ease traffic congestion.

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