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Vietnamese citizens urged to avoid careless sharing of ID info

Authorities issue alerts after VNeID-related fraud attempts target users with spoofed apps and phishing links.

Who pays hospital fees when patients do not settle their bills?

Doctors and nurses not only face professional pressure to save patients, but also bear the burden of unpaid hospital fees when patients quietly leave without settling their bills.

Finnish bride of groom from Ha Tinh praised for beauty

"She's such a beautiful bride" was the remark a groom from Ha Tinh province heard most about his Finnish wife during their wedding in June.

Aviation authority urges heightened flight safety following aircraft collision

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued an urgent directive to aviation units nationwide, calling for strengthened flight safety measures during the summer peak travel period and in anticipation of adverse weather conditions.

Major legal and policy reforms take effect across Vietnam in July

From land-use authority to insurance mandates and new court structures, sweeping legal changes start July 1, 2025.

AI-linked leak of Vietnam’s national math exam sparks criminal case

A criminal probe is underway after students posted live exam questions to AI platforms, breaching state secrecy regulations.

18,000 temples ring peace bells as Vietnam marks historic transition

At exactly 6 a.m. on July 1, more than 18,000 Buddhist temples across Vietnam rang three ceremonial bells and Bat Nha drums, initiating a solemn prayer ceremony for national peace and prosperity.

Surge in insomnia cases in Vietnam linked to unhealthy habits

Pressure from work and her child’s high-school entrance exam caused “D” to suffer from sleep disorders and to feel terrified at bedtime.

Foreign burglars break into Vietnamese home, steal over $12,000 in valuables

Due to a lack of money for personal expenses, three South Korean men broke into a resident’s home in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai, and stole a large amount of cash and jewelry by breaking into a safe.

Vietnam nears 70% milestone in eliminating makeshift homes

44 out of 63 localities report zero makeshift or dilapidated homes, marking a major social progress.

Luxury lifestyle masks billion-dollar cross-border scam networks

Many ringleaders behind high-tech transnational scams have created lavish public personas, deceiving thousands into losing their savings in schemes promising fast wealth online.

New license plate codes apply to 34 provinces and cities from July 1

From July 1, new regional codes streamline vehicle registration procedures.

Vietnam Airlines reroutes flight to save passenger’s life

Vietnam Airlines prioritizes safety with swift response to inflight health scare.

Malaysian auto firm CEO dies at factory in Phu Yen

Authorities in Phu Yen province are investigating the sudden death of a Malaysian national who was the general director of a local car manufacturing company.

Thai Nguyen city submerged as floods reach car rooftops

Heavy rains caused severe flooding in central Thai Nguyen, submerging streets up to 1 meter deep.

HCM City accelerates inter-regional metro planning, eyes modern megacity status

HCM City is stepping up efforts to develop a nearly 1,000km-long inter-regional metro network following its coming merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau provinces.

Hanoi to launch integrated fare system for buses and metro

From September 2025, commuters in Hanoi can ride metro and buses using a single smart card, streamlining urban transit.

Tornado damages nearly 30 homes in Quang Nam

A 10-minute whirlwind struck villages in Que Son district, damaging homes and toppling trees, but sparing lives.

Fire at recycling plant kills four workers in Hung Yen

A blaze engulfed a scrap recycling workshop in Hung Yen’s Dong Mai craft village, killing four and injuring three.

The tough life of Vietnamese transgender woman in love with Chinese man

For three years, a Vietnamese transgender woman and her Chinese boyfriend have tirelessly flown back and forth to see each other.