VIETNAM TODAY

Three Bac Ninh producers charged for using banned chemicals in bean sprouts

Police in Bac Ninh have arrested three bean sprout producers accused of using a banned chemical to accelerate growth and improve appearance, with nearly 1,000 tonnes of products sold to the market.

Rare yellow-headed tortoise released into the wild in Dong Nai

A rare yellow-headed tortoise was released into a protected forest in Dong Nai City after being found by a local resident and handed over to authorities.

Hanoi flood-control projects near completion

Seven emergency flood-control projects in Hanoi are expected to be completed by June 30, strengthening the capital's drainage system ahead of the 2026 rainy season.

More rain forecast for HCM City and southern Vietnam in June

HCM City and southern Vietnam are expected to see more frequent rainfall in June, with rain forecast on 17-23 days during the month, according to the Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Centre.

Young woman accused of supplying drugs to foreign tourists in Danang

Police in Danang have dismantled an alleged drug trafficking network that supplied narcotics to foreign visitors, arresting several suspects, including three Chinese nationals.

Three women rescued amid Dong Nai flooding

Three women were rescued after being swept away by floodwaters during heavy rain in Dong Nai City on the evening of June 2.

Vietnamese woman builds thriving farm business in Japan

A Vietnamese woman in Japan has transformed abandoned farmland into a thriving vegetable business, supplying supermarkets and earning nearly VND 100 million (approximately USD 3,850) a month.

Four family members die in boat capsizing on Ha Tinh river

A boat carrying members of the same family overturned on the Ngan Pho River in Ha Tinh Province on June 2, leaving four people dead, including three children.

Danang beach theft suspect arrested

Police in Danang City have arrested a man accused of stealing two iPhones from a foreign tourist at My Khe Beach and linked him to seven other theft cases.

HCM City traffic police help residents cross flooded road

Traffic police in HCM City used a specialised truck to help residents and their motorbikes cross a heavily flooded road after torrential rain caused severe disruptions on June 2.

Lam Dong ramps up free health screening programme

Lam Dong Province has mobilised additional resources to provide free health screenings for 50 per cent of its population by June 30 as part of a nationwide preventive healthcare programme.

Two charged over counterfeit fashion goods in Dalat

Police in Lam Dong Province have charged two fashion shop owners in Dalat for allegedly selling counterfeit clothing bearing the labels of well-known fashion brands.

Dong Nai approves project near Long Thanh airport

Authorities in Dong Nai Province have approved a land clearance and resettlement project covering more than 1,164 hectares near Long Thanh International Airport to prepare land for future auctions.

HCM City plans expansion of waterbus network

HCM City plans to expand its water transport network with new waterbus and passenger ferry routes between 2026 and 2030 to improve connectivity and promote river tourism.

White-cheeked gibbon found on Dong Nai farm

Bom Bo Commune police in Dong Nai City handed over on June 2 a white-cheeked gibbon for care, conservation and release into the wild.

Vietnamese airports tighten screening over Ebola concerns

Vietnam has tightened airport health screening for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected areas following a World Health Organisation (WHO) warning.

Interbank rates jump to 11 per cent as liquidity tightens

Vietnam's overnight interbank lending rate surged to 11 per cent on June 1, prompting the central bank to inject additional liquidity through open market operations.

Customs orders destruction of 325,000 counterfeit cigarette packs

Vietnamese customs authorities have ordered the destruction of 325,000 packs of counterfeit ESSE Change cigarettes after uncovering the shipment at Lao Bao International Border Gate.

Hanoi to unveil 100-year master plan and long-term development vision

Hanoi is set to present its 100-year master plan on June 29, outlining ambitious economic, environmental and urban development goals through 2085.

Seaweed harvest brings income boost to Danang fishermen

Fishermen on Tam Hai Island Commune in Danang City are harvesting brown seaweed, a seasonal marine resource that provides a valuable source of income for coastal households each year.

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