Foreign nationals, officials among 141 charged in Hanoi gambling case

South Koreans and Vietnamese business leaders face prosecution for organizing illegal gambling operations in Hanoi.

5,000 ecstasy pills hidden in diet food packets seized in Da Nang

Police in Da Nang have dismantled a transnational drug trafficking operation, seizing 5,000 ecstasy pills that had been cleverly concealed inside diet food packaging.

Public investment delays draw rebuke from HCM City leader

Faced with repeated government criticism, HCMC sets firm June capital targets.

Hanoi chairman orders probe into false online claims about Vietjet

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh has directed authorities to take action against social media accounts spreading false information about Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company.

Vietnam’s PM to visit France, Estonia, Sweden for ocean summit and diplomacy

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse will attend the UN Ocean Conference and pay official visits to Estonia and Sweden.

Vietnam’s forgotten spiritual treasures: Relics of Buddha revealed

Despite their profound spiritual value, relics of the Buddha found in Vietnam remain little known.

Law change gives couples power over birth planning

The National Assembly greenlights an amendment letting couples determine how many children to have and when.

AI cyber threats hit 52% of Vietnamese businesses, says Fortinet

Cyber attacks backed by artificial intelligence are surging, with over half of businesses in Vietnam reporting encounters in the past year.

Ministry requests police probe in C.P. Vietnam food safety case

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MARD) has announced that it will request cooperation from the Ministry of Public Security to investigate the allegations surrounding C.P. Vietnam.

Government proposes hiring top entrepreneurs for civil leadership roles

A new draft law proposes contracting elite entrepreneurs and professionals for public service leadership roles, marking a shift in civil service recruitment.

Buddha’s relics return to India after historic spiritual tour in Vietnam

After a month-long sacred journey through nine provinces, Buddha’s relics were ceremonially escorted back to India from Da Nang.

Cyberattack targets another media agency in Vietnam

The Ministry of Public Security warns of increasing threats as media agencies face cybersecurity breaches.

Vietnam plans to add Lao as a foreign language in schools

Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) is preparing the necessary conditions to introduce Lao as one of eight official foreign languages taught in public schools nationwide.

Petrolimex removes Dao Nam Hai from CEO position

Dao Nam Hai has been dismissed from his role as CEO and has also ceased to be a board member of Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) effective May 30.

Vietnam hailed as ideal destination for authentic, affordable travel

The UK’s Daily Express recently published an article by travel writer Molly Tooland, asserting that “Vietnamese tourism excels in many aspects.”

From 2030, high-pollution vehicles banned in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City

According to a draft roadmap for implementing new emission standards, starting January 1, 2030, all cars operating in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City must meet at least emission level 2 standards.

Standard iPhone 17 might skip big upgrades this year

Apple’s base iPhone 17 may keep the same chip and RAM, making only minor improvements over the iPhone 16.

Vietnam’s striker crisis deepens as Cong Phuong exits with injury

Vietnam striker Cong Phuong has withdrawn from training camp due to a foot injury, missing the crucial match against Malaysia.

Vietnam destroys plush toys with dangerous chemical content

Authorities in Quang Ninh province have destroyed 1,914 Baby Three stuffed animals found to contain excessive levels of formaldehyde, a hazardous chemical, and lacking proof of origin.

Bizarre May weather as ENSO turns neutral, storms and heat loom in June

Multiple dangerous weather patterns - storms, tropical depressions, heavy rainfall, and heatwaves - are likely to occur throughout June 2025. Authorities and residents must proactively prepare for such hazards.

Vietnamese man dies in suspected wild elephant attack

Authorities investigate the death of a 66-year-old man, believed to have been trampled while trying to drive away elephants.

Trump doubles steel tariffs: Can Vietnam turn challenge into opportunity?

Trump’s tariff hike shocks global markets, but Vietnam’s steel ambitions may be perfectly timed.

Foreign doctor couple brings newborn to Vietnam for lifesaving heart surgery

After local hospitals declined surgery due to low birth weight, the couple traveled over 1,000km to Hanoi for a complex cardiac procedure.

Three C.P. Vietnam facilities in Soc Trang lack certification

A provincial inspection has found that three out of four C.P. Vietnam facilities are operating without valid food safety documentation.

Young guide’s humble homestay helps promote Dao Tien culture worldwide

Though not fluent in English, Chu Tien Thanh, a Dao Tien man from Lung Muoi hamlet at the foot of Phia Oac Mountain (Cao Bang), has hosted hundreds of international tourists with his unique and heartfelt hospitality.