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Burned documents near Hanoi ward office not classified, police confirm

The documents burned near the Co Nhue 2 ward office contained no state secrets, Hanoi police confirmed.

Vietnam abolishes death penalty for 8 crimes: Will Truong My Lan be spared?

A new law abolishing death sentences for select crimes may affect high-profile cases like Truong My Lan’s.

Vietnam’s freelance workforce needs legal protections and insurance

Millions of gig workers in Vietnam lack contracts, benefits, and safety nets. New laws must bring them into the social insurance fold.

HCM City metro line 1 to launch smart card system from July 1

This move aims to improve service quality, diversify ticket purchasing options, and modernise the city’s public transportation system.

Obesity on the rise in Vietnam, outpacing regional countries

Vietnam is experiencing a 38% increase in overweight and obesity rates, placing it among the Southeast Asian nations with the fastest-growing rates.

Dak Lak hosts Vietnam Family Day 2025

The Vietnam Family Day, celebrated annally on June 28, aims to raise awareness among authorities at all levels and the wider society about the vital role of the family in national development, especially in this era of national advancement.

Two people caught overcharging foreign tourist

Despite realising that he had been scammed, the tourist still paid the fare, took a photo of the license plate as evidence and sent a report to the authorities.

Vietnam reduces smoking rates in the community thanks to political commitments

Vietnam has achieved many remarkable results, such as the smoking rate among adults decreased from 23.8% in 2010 to 20.8% in 2021. The rate of exposure to secondhand smoke decreased from 73.1% to 45.6%.

Vietnam steps up efforts to address post-war UXO contamination

More than half a century after the war, millions of unexploded bombs and mines remain buried underground, threatening lives and hindering development in many localities.

Phuc Son Group case: Nguyen Van Hau admits all charges

Nguyen Van Hau, Chairman of Phuc Son Group JSC, fully admitted all of the charges delivered by the procuracy agency, and asked for leniency at the June 26 hearing.

Woman arrested after herbal medicine laced with poison kills customer

Traditional healer arrested in Vietnam after herbs laced with Gelsemium elegans prove fatal.

Trinh Van Quyet's sentence reduced to 7 years after restitution

The former FLC chairman received a lighter sentence following repayment of VND 1.886 trillion.

Minimum wage hike proposed for July 2025, up to 9.2%

Minimum wage adjustment could begin July 1, 2025, if labor union proposals are approved.

Dong Nai to break ground on $267M political-administrative center

Spanning 105 hectares, the modern center is set to begin construction on September 2.

Hanoi rolls out urgent plan to combat severe river pollution

The city targets key rivers with infrastructure upgrades, stricter enforcement, and public engagement to restore water quality.

Temples across Vietnam to mark new governance milestone with sacred rites

On July 1, Buddhist temples will ring bells and drums to commemorate the launch of the two-tier local government system.

130,000 fake invoices: Two syndicates set up 260 shell companies

Da Nang court convicts 39 people and 8 companies in Vietnam’s largest fake invoice case.

Health Ministry, Trade Ministry speak out on $322M fake edible oil scandal

Authorities respond to public outrage after tens of thousands of tons of livestock oil were sold as edible under the OFood brand.

Horrific fake cooking oil scandal: $322M from animal feed oil in 3 years

A massive food fraud ring turned tens of thousands of tons of livestock oil into cooking oil for humans, targeting kitchens and children’s snacks.

Officials charged in massive psychiatric fraud scheme exposed in Hanoi

36 officials and 2 ‘patients’ indicted in scandal involving bribes, false evaluations, and cover-ups.