VIETNAM TODAY

Three people in Lao Cai Province have been arrested for allegedly helping Chinese fraud networks launder nearly VND 48 billion (approximately USD 1.83 million) obtained through online scams.

A staff member at Noi Bai International Airport returned a bag containing more than VND 466 million (USD 17,700) in cash and documents to a passenger who left it behind after a late-night flight.

Tropical depressions and storms are expected to develop in the East Sea between July and September, with some likely to affect Vietnam's mainlan.

A Vietnamese worker from Ha Tinh Province has been rescued after being abducted by a group of fellow Vietnamese nationals in Taiwan and held for a ransom of VND 400 million (approximately USD 15,300).

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed five bus stops inside Long Thanh International Airport to support public transport links when it opens in late 2026.

Hanoi has simultaneously begun construction of five metro lines and three rental housing projects in one of the capital's largest-ever infrastructure and social welfare investment programmes.

More than 450 students from 11 countries and territories have gathered in Hanoi for the Asian Schools Debating Championship 2026, one of the region's leading secondary school debating tournaments.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a large-scale network involved in producing and distributing drug-use paraphernalia, seizing more than 100,000 items and prosecuting 12 suspects.

Vietnam's tea export market is undergoing a notable shift, with shipments to China declining while demand from the United States and Russia continues to grow.

A coach on the North-South expressway slammed into the rear of a lorry, killing the driver and injuring eight passengers.

A heatwave in northern Vietnam is expected to peak on June 23-24, with temperatures reaching 37-39 degrees Celcius and exceeding 39 degrees Celcius in some areas.

Dong Nai City plans to complete nine social housing projects by the end of 2026 and is preparing nearly 20 more developments that would add around 27,000 apartments.

A Cambodian fisherman was rescued after drifting at sea overnight off the coast of Phu Quoc Island.

More than 2,000 workers in HCM City received free health screenings and legal consultations at an event aimed at improving worker welfare and legal awareness.

Visually impaired children will have access to a dedicated reading space for the first time at the HCM City Children's Book Fair, featuring Braille books and audiobooks.

Forestry authorities in Hue City have received 26 wild animals voluntarily handed over by residents this year, including several endangered species.

Two suspected dog thieves in Lam Dong were arrested after allegedly using a homemade stun gun to injure a member of a local security team during a pursuit.

Soldiers serving in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands will receive a 30 per cent discount on train fares from July 1 under a new support programme.

A rare pig-tailed macaque wandered into a residential area in Nghe An Province and attacked a homeowner before being safely captured and handed over to authorities.