VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam targets digital economy to contribute 30 per cent of GDP by 2030

Vietnam aims to increase the digital economy's contribution to around 30 per cent of GDP by 2030 and support 500,000 small and medium-sized enterprises in their digital transformation efforts.

Vietnam police foil plot to establish cross-border scam centre

Police in Phu Tho Province have dismantled a high-tech criminal network accused of planning to establish a large-scale online fraud operation in Vietnam.

Work speeds up on Dong Nai-HCM City bridges

Construction of the Cat Lai and Long Hung bridges is being accelerated, with the two projects set to strengthen links between Dong Nai and HCM City.

Couple charged over fake rice sales in Ninh Binh

Police in Ninh Binh Province have charged a couple accused of repackaging rice under well-known brands, including ST25 and Seng Cu, and selling it as genuine products.

Northern region set for widespread heavy rain

Forecasters said northern Vietnam will see isolated evening showers and sunny days over the next two days, with widespread heavy rain likely on June 14-16.

Flights bound for Ho Chi Minh City diverted amid severe storms

Several flights bound for Ho Chi Minh City were forced to circle or divert to other airports after severe thunderstorms disrupted operations at Tan Son Nhat Airport.

Man caught smuggling drugs hidden inside helmet at Tay Ninh border

Authorities in Tay Ninh Province have arrested a man accused of smuggling more than 1kg of drugs from Cambodia into Vietnam through an illegal border crossing.

Ho Chi Minh City police rescue 400 cats in pet theft crackdown

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have rescued around 400 live cats after dismantling a large-scale pet theft and trafficking network operating across southern Vietnam.

Hanoi proposes tougher fines for traffic, public order offences

Hanoi has proposed higher fines for 28 public order and traffic violations to improve urban management and ease congestion.

Train crew return cash, passports to foreign traveller

Railway staff returned VND 25 million (USD 960) in cash and two passports to a passenger who accidentally left the belongings on a train travelling from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang.

Rare Javan pangolin handed over by Hue resident

A resident in Hue City has voluntarily handed over a rare Javan pangolin to local authorities.

Ca Mau battles worsening coastal erosion

Coastal and riverbank erosion is threatening homes, infrastructure and livelihoods in Ca Mau Province, where hundreds of hectares of land are lost to the sea each year.

Vietnam cuts fuel prices again as global oil costs ease

Vietnam has reduced retail fuel prices for a further time, with the latest cuts taking effect from 3 pm on June 11.

Endangered animals released into the wild in Gia Lai

Fifteen endangered and rare wild animals have been released back into their natural habitat in Kon Ka Kinh National Park after undergoing rescue, treatment and rehabilitation.

Dalat dog theft ring busted, five charged

Police in Lam Dong Province have charged four men accused of stealing dogs in Dalat and a restaurant owner accused of purchasing the stolen animals.

Thunderstorms set to intensify in southern Vietnam

Thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread and intense in HCM City and southern Vietnam from June 13-14, raising the risk of localised flooding in low-lying areas.

Hung Yen police uncover cannabis growing operation in bedroom

Police in Hung Yen Province have uncovered an indoor cannabis cultivation operation after discovering 35 cannabis plants being grown in a bedroom using sophisticated equipment.

Couple die after boat capsizes on Dak Lak river

A husband and wife drowned after their boat overturned in strong currents while they were checking fishing nets on the Serepok River in Dak Lak Province.

Man arrested in Ninh Binh for transporting king cobra in wine

Police in Ninh Binh Province have detained a young man accused of illegally transporting a preserved king cobra, a protected endangered species.

An Giang issues warning after reports of 80kg crocodile sighting

Authorities in An Giang Province have issued an urgent public warning after residents reported spotting a crocodile weighing about 80kg in a local canal.

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