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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.

Da Nang wins dual honors at Vietnam Smart City Awards 2025

Da Nang has won the Vietnam Smart City Award 2025 and was also named the “Most Livable City,” a category determined entirely by public vote.

Vietnam unveils administrative boundaries for international financial centers

The government defines specific locations in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang to host Vietnam’s two premier financial hubs.

Fishing boat catches fire and sinks off Da Nang, 55 crew rescued

A Vietnamese fishing boat operating off the coast of Da Nang caught fire and sank in the early hours of December 17, forcing all 55 crew members to jump overboard.

Ornamental kumquat hub in central Vietnam faces massive Tet 2026 losses

Heavy rains and an early cold snap have pushed Vietnam’s ornamental kumquat supply to the brink ahead of Lunar New Year 2026.

Young mastermind behind $16 million football betting ring busted in Da Nang

Authorities in Da Nang have dismantled a massive online football betting operation worth over $16 million, led by a 24-year-old man.

Da Nang unveils vibrant lineup of events to welcome 2026

A chain of New Year-themed check-in zones, colorful art performances, and entertainment programs is set to bring a vibrant, multi-sensory festival season to both locals and visitors in Da Nang.

US Navy ships begin four-day visit to Da Nang with over 2,000 sailors

Two US Navy warships carrying more than 2,000 sailors have docked at Tien Sa Port, launching a four-day goodwill visit to the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang.

Da Nang halts urban project after street collapse swallows two cars

A massive sinkhole opened on Nguyen Cong Tru Street, pulling two cars into a 15-meter-deep chasm. Authorities immediately suspended construction at a nearby urban development site.

Two cars fall into giant sinkhole in central Da Nang street

A section of Nguyen Cong Tru Street in Da Nang City suddenly caved in this afternoon, creating a large sinkhole that swallowed two cars and left a third vehicle precariously hanging at the edge.

Da Nang busts cross-border money laundering ring worth over $2.7 billion

Vietnamese police uncover a massive scam network tied to cybercriminals in Cambodia, seizing thousands of fake IDs and shell accounts.

A new wave of incentives unveiled to lure investors to Da Nang's free trade zone

On the afternoon of November 28, the People’s Committee of Da Nang City hosted an investment promotion conference to introduce its new Free Trade Zone (FTZ) and associated logistics infrastructure.

Da Nang enters global Top 1,000 startup ecosystems for first time

Da Nang has made its debut in the world’s Top 1,000 startup ecosystems, a milestone that underscores the city’s accelerating innovation agenda, according to StartupBlink’s 2024 global ranking.

Da Nang can lead Vietnam’s creative industries with its unique assets

Da Nang is the only city in central Vietnam that owns both rich heritage and advanced technology - two key “treasures” for developing its cultural industries.

APEC arbitration centre debuts office in Da Nang

The APEC Vietnam International Commercial Arbitration Centre has opened a branch in the central city to promote commercial arbitration and mediation services for businesses and investors involved in dispute settlement in central Vietnam.

Japan’s Mikazuki Group continues to expand investment in Da Nang

Mikazuki Japanese Resorts & Spa on November 18 broke ground on the second phase of its seaside complex in the central city of Da Nang, marking a new step in expanding the Japanese-style resort and entertainment hub on Da Nang Bay.

Over 500 soldiers race through the night to save riverside village from collapse

As floodwaters carved deep into the Thu Bon River’s embankment, threatening over 500 households in Da Nang, hundreds of military personnel launched an emergency nighttime operation to protect the village.

Da Nang remains Vietnam’s fastest 5G city

The city has held the top spot since the start of this year. Its 5G performance is almost 1.5 times higher than runner-up Hai Phong (429.53 Mbps) and even the capital Hanoi (415.73 Mbps).

French Navy cruiser makes courtesy visit to Da Nang

The French frigate Prairial docked at Tien Sa Port for a six-day visit, marking another step in Vietnam–France strategic defense ties.

WWF provides $40,000 to help Da Nang recover from natural disasters

Martin Kabaluapa Kapinga, Chief of Country Offices Division at the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), has presented a symbolic donation of $40,000 to support Da Nang's recovery efforts following the heavy rains and Typhoon Kalmaegi.