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Crocodile causes panic after appearing on busy Vietnam highway

Motorists in southern Vietnam were startled when a crocodile suddenly appeared and crawled across National Highway 1 in Dong Nai Province, prompting residents to intervene and move the animal to safety.

Police uncover international scam ring during surprise hotel raid in HCM City

An investigation into a group of Malaysian nationals staying at a hotel in Thu Duc expanded into a major probe into transnational fraud and drug-related offenses.

Da Nang explores ‘sponge city’ model to tackle urban flooding

Da Nang is exploring the “sponge city” model and other nature-based solutions to strengthen its resilience against urban flooding as climate change and rapid urbanisation place increasing pressure on existing drainage infrastructure.

Vietnam targets annual health screening for all students by 2030

Vietnam aims to ensure that all children, pupils and students nationwide undergo a health check-up or disease screening at least once a year by 2030 under a newly approved School Health Programme for 2026–2035.

Public-private partnership rolls out healthcare network for women, children

The initiative seeks to establish a comprehensive network for caring for and protecting women and children, covering disease prevention, vaccination, nutrition, mental health support, and child protection in cyberspace.

Independent survey portal launched to assess 50 public services in Hanoi

The independent survey portal HIHUB, designed to collect public feedback on 50 groups of public services across the capital, was officially launched on June 4.

Hanoi plans urban bonds to finance strategic infrastructure

Hanoi is considering a mechanism to issue multiple types of bonds, including urban bonds, project bonds and green bonds, to mobilize additional resources for strategic development projects.

Workers could get four-day National Day break under new proposal

A new proposal from the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour would extend the National Day holiday through September 5 while improving workers' work-life balance.

Why Hanoi must act now on inner-city congestion charging

Hanoi's worsening congestion is forcing policymakers to confront a difficult question: act now or accept growing gridlock for years to come.

Vietnam police prosecute 56 cases involving intellectual property violations

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security says intellectual property protection remains a key priority amid growing challenges in both physical and digital markets.

Former SJC CEO appeals 25-year sentence in illegal gold bar case

An appellate court in Ho Chi Minh City has begun reviewing the conviction of former SJC chief Le Thuy Hang in one of Vietnam's most significant gold-related corruption cases.

Draft proposes VND14 mil fine for unregistered passenger drivers

Under a proposal by the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), drivers of private vehicles not registered for passenger transport but carrying passengers for payment could face fines of up to VND14 million.

Vietnam, China, Laos, Myanmar launch joint anti-drug crime crackdown

Representatives of Vietnam, China, Laos and Myanmar met in Hanoi on June 2 over the implementation of a three-month anti-drug campaign.

Vehicle registration records to go digital on VNeID, VNeTraffic from June 8

Vietnam will integrate vehicle registration records into the VNeID national digital identity platform and the VNeTraffic mobile application from June 8 under a new Ministry of Public Security circular aimed at expanding digital public services.​

National infrastructure hit by cable theft at Phan Thiet-Dau Giay interchange

More than 13 kilometers of electrical cable have been stolen from a major expressway interchange in southern Vietnam, leaving its lighting system inoperable.

Hanoi needs years of preparation before launching inner-city vehicle fees

Experts say Hanoi must carefully assess a range of factors - from congestion and air pollution concerns to public transport capacity and social consensus - before moving ahead with plans to charge vehicles entering the city center.

Hanoi to support myopia treatment costs for residents aged 18-35

Hanoi will begin subsidizing treatment costs for young adults with severe myopia from July 1 under a new social welfare policy aimed at improving preventive healthcare.

14th Vietnam Trade Union Congress convened

The 14th VN Trade Union Congress for the 2026 – 2031 term began its first working day on June 3 in Hanoi, bringing together 780 delegates representing nearly 10 million union members nationwide.

Temporary vehicle bans announced on major Hanoi roads on June 7-8

Traffic police have announced a detailed diversion plan covering major roads around the National Convention Center during a two-day national event.

Pickup-to-motorhome conversions face legal risks on roads

The trend of converting pickup trucks into mobihomes (motorhomes) is becoming increasingly popular, enabling small families to travel anywhere with exciting experiences.