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Naval force rescue five fishermen stranded off Truong Sa

The fishermen were in stable condition and later brought back to shore by another fishing vessel.

Woman devoted to her deceased husband’s children who care for her in old age

Since her husband passed away five years ago, Thuong has lived with her two stepsons, who care for her devotedly.

Is the proposed 9.2 percent minimum wage increase too high?

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL) has proposed a maximum regional minimum wage increase of 9.2 percent starting in 2026, but businesses have complained that the increase is too high.

Hai Be Syrup: expensive counterfeits bring huge revenue

An investigation about the 100,000 boxes of counterfeit "Hai Be Delicious Syrup" functional food sold on the market is continuing to be conducted by the Ninh Binh Provincial Police Investigation Agency.

Tears and tenderness: nurses’ compassion in cancer intensive-care units

At the ICU in K Tan Trieu Hospital in Hanoi, where patients battle cancer, doctors and nurses not only fight for life but also provide humane comfort in the patients’ final moments. In rooms with ventilators and desperate gazes, they work in silence.

Da Nang seeks transport link between two airports for growth synergy

Da Nang officials call for a transport connection between Da Nang and Chu Lai airports to streamline operations.

American tourist dies in motorbike crash on Da Nang’s Son Tra Peninsula

Around 5:40 a.m. on July 11, police in Da Nang received a report of a traffic accident on Son Tra Peninsula, near utility pole number 170 in Son Tra Ward, Da Nang City. The incident resulted in the death of a foreign tourist.

Health Minister cracks down after psychiatric fraud scandals

The Ministry of Health has issued a strict directive after leaders at three psychiatric institutions were exposed for helping criminals exploit mental health loopholes.

Vietnam, Japan deepen ties through Japanese language education

On July 10 and 11, volunteers from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in collaboration with Dalat University, held their annual sharing session to promote the development of Japanese language education in Vietnam.

Hanoi busts pork smuggling rings linked to diseased meat sales

Hanoi police have initiated legal proceedings against three cases involving the illegal slaughter and distribution of dead and diseased pigs to markets and eateries across the city.

Hanoi to launch unified smart ticket for public transit in September

New multi-modal ticketing system to ease commuting in Hanoi and cut public transit costs.

Vietnam sets 7.2% minimum wage hike for 2026

The National Wage Council approves a 7.2% raise in Vietnam’s regional minimum wage for 2026.

Vietnam’s 2025 Employment Law brings flexible unemployment insurance

Vietnam to modernize labor market with skills certification and a national employment exchange.

AI traffic cameras to replace human patrols in Vietnam

Smart monitoring system to notify violators within 2 hours, streamlining enforcement.

Phuc Son chairman sentenced to 30 years, Vinh Phuc ex-leader jailed

Court hands down verdicts for 41 defendants in the Phuc Son Group corruption case.

Vietnam records its lowest birth rate in history

The national birth rate has fallen to 1.91 children per woman, the lowest ever, prompting urgent policy proposals from the Ministry of Health.

Roundtable gathers opinions to better promote Vietnam’s image in new era

The strategy for national image promotion is not just a long-term orientation, but it must be realised through concrete actions, from central to local levels, from media agencies to every citizen.

Bac Ninh to safely detonate 100kg wartime bomb with live fuse

A 100kg bomb with an intact fuse, believed to be a war remnant, has been discovered in a garden in northern Bac Ninh province, according to the provincial Military Command.

HCM City embraces digital technologies to curb IUU fishing

Across the city’s coastal communities, local authorities are adopting specialised digital applications to manage fishing vessels, monitor catch data, and support traceability efforts.

Large-scale counterfeit electric bike scheme busted in Hanoi

Unsafe, fake electric motorbikes seized in Hanoi amid growing crackdown on counterfeit vehicles.