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Bribery confession in Hai Phong meat scandal: officer surrenders

A fisheries and livestock official in Hai Phong has confessed to taking bribes and issuing falsified quarantine certificates linked to 130 tons of contaminated pork.

Halong Canfoco to destroy 14,000 paté cans after use of virus-infected pork

In connection with the case involving over 120 tons of African swine fever (ASF)-infected pork used in canned food production, Halong Canfoco has requested official approval to destroy nearly 14,000 cans of Hai Phong-style paté.

Hai Phong defends iconic pate brand amid food safety scandal

Hai Phong officials have confirmed that its famous local pate is unrelated to the canned product at the center of a food safety investigation involving Halong Canfoco.

Military court imposes prison terms on defendants in Khanh Hoa land case

The case revolved around the handling of the 238-ha former Nha Trang Airport site, a prime coastal plot along Tran Phu street previously managed by the Air Force Officers’ College.

Hai Phong company indicted for using diseased pork in canned food

Police in Hai Phong have launched a criminal investigation after uncovering a scheme involving approximately 120 tons of pork infected with African swine fever (ASF) being funneled into a food processing facility.

Nearly 60 individuals summoned in bribery case at Food Safety Authority

Between 2018 and 2025, several officials and specialists at the VFA allegedly abused legal regulations to solicit and accept bribes in exchange for the appraisal and issuance of various permits.

Vietnam cracks down on fake health products in 2025

A string of counterfeit health and beauty product scandals rocked Vietnam in 2025, exposing widespread deception behind influencer-backed promotions.

Vietnam uncovers two largest fake milk scandals of 2025

Two massive fake milk scandals shook Vietnam in 2025, with hundreds of counterfeit products flooding the market and exploiting regulatory gaps, raising grave concerns over public health and food safety.

Woman arrested for illegally dumping over 257 tons of construction waste in HCMC

Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested and prosecuted a woman accused of illegally dumping more than 257 tons of solid construction waste, marking a significant environmental crime case in Vietnam’s largest city.

Behind Shark Tank’s glamour: the legal downfall of Vietnam’s “sharks”

The entrepreneurs who once sat in Shark Tank’s investor chairs are now under investigation for fraud, crypto manipulation, and counterfeit goods.

Thirty foreigners linked to major online gambling operations in Khanh Hoa

Police in Khanh Hoa Province have dismantled several online gambling operations run by foreign nationals, seizing hundreds of electronic devices used in the illegal activities.

Vietnam busts major unlicensed MLM scheme disguised as 'Meta Whale' investment

Meta Whale promoted fake investment opportunities across provinces, drawing in close to 2,000 people.

Police bust large-scale fake gas production ring in Ho Chi Minh City

A criminal ring in Ho Chi Minh City has been exposed for illegally producing and selling counterfeit liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) using fake labels and unauthorized refilling operations.

Police recover assets in Bach Mai and Viet Duc hospital corruption investigation

Authorities have retrieved more than 39 billion VND and frozen multiple assets linked to a high-profile case involving losses and waste at Bach Mai 2 and Viet Duc 2 hospitals.

42 arrested in Vietnam’s largest illegal weapons ring uncovered online

Police in Nghe An Province have dismantled a particularly large-scale illegal arms trafficking network operating through the internet, arresting 42 suspects linked to the case.

Da Nang police bust bribery ring linked to $2.6 billion money laundering case

Da Nang police have arrested five suspects accused of offering bribes and brokering payoffs in connection with a major money laundering case worth 67,000 billion VND.

Egroup chairman Shark Thuy accused of 7.6 trillion VND investor fraud

Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, known as “Shark Thuy,” has been charged with defrauding more than 10,000 investors of over 7.6 trillion VND, according to the Supreme People’s Procuracy.

Vietnam uncovers buried drugs, weapons in $1.5 million narcotics bust

Police in Dak Lak Province have dismantled the largest drug trafficking network ever uncovered in the region, arresting multiple suspects and seizing over 9 kilograms of narcotics.

Fifty-five to stand trial in health ministry bribery case

Between 2018 and 2025, several officials and specialists at the Food Safety Authority allegedly abused legal regulations to solicit and accept bribes in exchange for the appraisal and issuance of various permits.

‘Money talks’ at VFSA: inspections were often accompanied by bribes

Whenever an inspection team from the Vietnam Food Safety Authority (VFSA) arrived, businesses would "slip" them money to ensure the results were "smooth."