VIETNAM TODAY

A court in Ho Chi Minh City has sentenced the leader of a drug trafficking ring to death after authorities seized nearly 109kg of narcotics linked to the operation.

Vietnamese boarding students will receive nearly VND 1.2 million in monthly meal support, along with rice and study supplies, under new government regulations taking effect on July 15.

Several major Thai companies are preparing to list shares on Vietnam’s stock market, signalling a new phase of investment after decades of acquisitions and expansion in the country.

A 16-year-old student in Lam Dong Province died after slipping and falling into an eight-metre-deep waterfall while visiting the site with friends on May 28.

Passengers returning from Ebola affected areas through Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City have been urged to monitor their health for 21 days, with suspected cases subject to medical isolation.

Police in Tay Ninh Province have arrested the owner of a company accused of illegally employing and sheltering 18 Bangladeshi nationals who had overstayed their visas in Vietnam.

Hundreds of residents in Nghe An Province lined nearly 5km of road waving Vietnamese flags to welcome the remains of fallen soldier Truong Van Ky back to his hometown after more than five decades.

Hanoi plans road charges for motor vehicles entering Ring Road 1 from January 1, 2028, Ring Road 2 from January 1, 2030, and Ring Road 3 from January 1, 2032.

Dong Nai City has launched a real-time monitoring system to track infrastructure projects, helping authorities identify bottlenecks early and accelerate construction progress.

Hue’s iconic Truong Tien Bridge will be closed to all traffic overnight from June 1 as authorities begin a 150-day repair project on the more than century-old structure.

Authorities in Quang Ninh Province have removed around 7,000 illegal aquaculture cages from Halong Bay in a cleanup campaign aimed at protecting the UNESCO-listed site’s environment and landscape.

Hanoi was hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms late on May 28, causing severe flooding in several areas and widespread traffic congestion.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City intensified inspections of suspected counterfeit goods on May 28, uncovering hundreds of products lacking invoices or proof of origin.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and Ministry of Finance on May 28 announced sharp cuts to retail fuel prices, effective from 3 pm the same day.

Ho Chi Minh City Police said on May 28 that officers had dismantled a major drug trafficking network and arrested 173 suspects.arrest.

Ca Mau authorities warned of continued risks of thunderstorms, whirlwinds and heavy rain in the coming days after severe weather damaged dozens of homes earlier this week.

Power consumption across Vietnam’s central and Central Highlands regions hit a record high on May 27 as prolonged extreme heat drove electricity demand sharply higher.

Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi reopened to two-way traffic on May 28 after nearly two months of repairs, drawing large numbers of residents back for walking, cycling and commuting.

Ho Chi Minh City police have detected 11 Chinese nationals suspected of involvement in high tech criminal activities while staying at a luxury apartment complex.