Hanoi police storm drug ring with tear gas and drones

Police in Hanoi used tear gas and drones in a dramatic overnight raid on a major drug trafficking ring, capturing five armed suspects after fierce resistance.

Nearly $86 million raised to aid flood-hit communities across Vietnam

By 5 p.m. on November 25, the total amount of funds pledged through the Central Relief Committee to support flood-hit communities had surpassed 2.088 trillion VND (approximately USD 85.9 million).

Khanh Hoa flood death toll rises to 22, over 1,000 homes damaged

Khanh Hoa authorities update the toll of lives lost and economic damage after one of the worst floods in the province’s history.

Mai Ngo brings Vietnam’s resilient spirit to Miss Charm 2025

Mai Ngo heads to Miss Charm 2025, vowing to carry the spirit of Central Vietnam’s resilience to the international stage.

Psychiatric corruption case widens: High-ranking official taken into custody

Hanoi police have officially indicted and detained Duong Van Luong, former Deputy Director of the Central Institute of Forensic Psychiatry, for accepting bribes in connection with a case involving falsified psychiatric reports.

Red Rain triumphs at Vietnam Film Festival 2025 with top honors

"Mua Do" (Red Rain), the acclaimed box office phenomenon, secured the prestigious Golden Lotus Award - the highest honor at the 24th Vietnam Film Festival held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 25.

Tropical Storm No. 15 forms over East Sea, expected to slow down

A tropical depression over the western waters of central Philippines has intensified into a storm and is expected to enter the East Sea within the next 2–3 hours, becoming the 15th named storm of 2025.

AI pioneers call for global cooperation on ethics and safety at VinFuture 2025

Global AI experts gathered in Hanoi to tackle the urgent ethical and safety questions raised by artificial intelligence’s rapid rise.

2025 disasters kill 409 in Vietnam, economic losses exceed $3.47 billion

From early 2025 to the present, Vietnam has been battered by an extraordinary series of natural disasters, leaving 409 people dead or missing and causing economic damages estimated at over 85 trillion VND (approximately 3.47 billion USD).

Over 15,000 relief packages transported to south-central region by rail

The Vietnam Railways Corporation transported 15,334 packages of essential supplies to flood-hit communities across the south-central region from October 10 to November 24.

US announces preliminary conclusion of anti-dumping duty review on VN honey

The US has announced the preliminary conclusion of its anti-dumping duty review on Vietnamese honey, with a significant reduction in the duty rate compared to the previous period.

HCM City mobilises nearly 9.3 million USD for disaster relief

To date, the city has allocated 190.6 billion VND and over 136.2 billion VND in goods for relief efforts. severe losses.

RoK supports SMEs in securing stable production bases in Vietnam

The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) on November 25 announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnam–Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) to strengthen cooperation in supporting small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

UNICEF eyes partnership with HCMA in policy research on child rights

The two sides agreed on the direction of future cooperation, concentrating on policy research and consultation, personnel training, digital transformation and child-related data, as well as joint organisation of international workshops and seminars.

Vietnam ready to accelerate high-impact PPP projects

Vietnam’s PPP model will play an increasingly critical role in delivering modern, sustainable and resilient infrastructure.

Vietnam, Laos expand cooperation in technology, data, digital transformation

Vietnam is ready to share experience and technology, and support Laos in building its national digital data platforms, and to cooperate at regional and international forums, particularly in cybersecurity.

ASEAN educators gather in Hanoi for intellectual property training push

An international workshop on intellectual property (IP) education for ASEAN school administrators and teachers opened in Hanoi on November 25.

Global Coffee Heritage Festival to feature nearly-2-century journey of VN coffee

The Global Coffee Heritage Festival 2025 is a strategic milestone affirming Vietnam’s status as a global powerhouse in Robusta coffee exports and its capacity to become a hub for celebrating global coffee heritage, she said.

VN–Japan exhibition fosters cultural exchange, strengthens local cooperation

An exhibition highlighting cultural ties and local-level cooperation between Vietnam and Japan opened on November 25 in Ha Long ward, Quang Ninh province.

Soldiers brave the night to rescue flood victims in Khanh Hoa

More than 15,000 officers and soldiers have been mobilized to evacuate residents, distribute emergency supplies, and help restore normalcy in areas severely affected by historic flooding in Khanh Hoa Province.

When dams fail to protect: Floods reveal cracks in VN's water infrastructure

If hydropower reservoirs played a more active role in flood prevention, the downstream protection capacity would significantly improve - especially during extreme rainfall events.

PM: Local-level VN–Japan partnership will accelerate sustainable development

On the morning of November 25, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the first-ever Vietnam–Japan Local Cooperation Forum in Quang Ninh Province, under the theme: “Comprehensive development partnership – Building a sustainable future.”

A night of endurance and beauty: Nearly 10,000 runners light up Hanoi

In the stillness of midnight, nearly 10,000 athletes embark on a journey through Hanoi’s iconic landmarks in the 5th edition of the VMHM night run.

Prenn Pass reopens to traffic, but trucks still banned

At 1 p.m. today (November 25), Prenn Pass - the main gateway into Da Lat City in Lam Dong Province - officially reopened after more than a week of closure due to a landslide.

Tropical storm No. 15 likely to form on Nov 26, cold fronts on the way

A fast-moving tropical depression is expected to enter the East Sea tonight, with forecasts indicating it may strengthen into tropical storm No. 15 and head toward the south-central coast. Meanwhile, two new cold air waves are also approaching.