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Nestle Vietnam recalls 17 batches of NAN infant formula

Nestle Vietnam has announced a precautionary recall of 17 batches of NAN branded infant formula, advising consumers to check product details and batch numbers printed on the bottom of the cans.

Large dog-theft ring busted in Tay Ninh

Police in the southern province of Tay Ninh have dismantled a large dog-theft and trafficking ring, detaining nine suspects and seizing more than 1.5 tonnes of evidence.

Vietnam on-time flight rate drops sharply in 2025

Vietnam operated 275,246 flights in 2025, up 22,566 from 2024, but the on-time performance fell to 65.8 per cent, down 7.5 percentage points year on year.

Five hand-shaped structures on Thanh Hoa beach dismantled

Authorities in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa have dismantled five hand-shaped guard huts along Hai Tien Beach, citing severe storm damage.

Frost hits western Nghe An as temperatures fall below zero

Temperatures in high mountain areas of western Nghe An Province fell below zero early on January 9, dropping to minus 5 degrees Celcius and blanketing mountains and trees with thick frost.

Cold snap sees Ho Chi Minh City drop below 17 degrees Celsius

A rare cold snap pushed temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City below 17 degrees Celsius on Friday morning, prompting some residents to light fires on pavements to keep warm.

Vietnam exceeds 3,000km expressway target through decisive leadership

Strong leadership from the Government and the wider political system enabled Vietnam to surpass its target of 3,000km of expressways during the 2021-2025 term, officials say.

Ho Chi Minh City cracks down on sidewalk dining on Pham Van Dong

Police in Ho Chi Minh City fined multiple bars and eateries for occupying pavements along Pham Van Dong Street during inspections on the evening of January 8.

Lam Dong residents hand over long-tailed macaques to police

Residents in Lam Dong Province have handed over two long-tailed macaques to police after the animals entered homes and gardens in search of food, damaging property.

Vietnam's top 500 largest enterprises announced

Vietnam Report Joint Stock Company, in coordination with VietNamNet e-newspaper, on January 8 announced the Top 500 Largest Enterprises in Vietnam (VNR500).

Work speeds up on tunnel of Khanh Hoa-Buon Ma Thuot expressway

Phuong Hoang Tunnel, the most technically complex section of the Khanh Hoa-Buon Ma Thuot expressway, has been broken through after nearly two years, paving the way for accelerated construction.

Two pangolins found in Thanh Hoa house

Two pangolins that strayed into house in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa have been released back into the wild.

Petrol prices fall for fifth straight adjustment

Petrol prices in Vietnam fell for a fifth consecutive adjustment on January 8, with RON 95 down VND 350 per litre at the start of the year.

Two killed in fire at seven-storey house in Hanoi

Two people died after a major fire swept through a seven-storey house in Ha Dong Ward, Hanoi, on the morning of January 8.

Supermarkets pull Ha Long canned pork after diseased meat discovery

Major supermarket chains have urgently withdrawn Ha Long canned pork products after police uncovered large volumes of diseased pork linked to the company.

Overloaded waste site threatens lives of Ha Tinh residents

An overloaded waste treatment site in Ha Tinh Province is polluting surrounding communities after continuing to receive rubbish despite its operating licence expiring.

Hanoi taxi driver hands lost backpack to police

A taxi driver in Hanoi turned in a backpack containing valuables and documents after discovering it had been left behind by a Chinese tourist.

Hanoi adorned with flags and flowers ahead of National Party Congress

Hanoi has been decorated with flags, flowers, billboards and banners across major streets and public spaces ahead of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Seafood sector targets USD 11.5 billion in exports in 2026

Vietnam’s seafood sector aims for USD 11.5 billion in export earnings in 2026, shifting towards sustainable aquaculture and a fisheries economy amid climate and market pressures.

School on HCM City’s former largest cemetery site nears completion

A primary school built on the site of Ho Chi Minh City’s former largest cemetery is nearing completion, reflecting efforts to redevelop burial land and expand education infrastructure.

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