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Inside the DNA mission identifying Vietnam's unknown fallen soldiers

Every bone and tooth recovered at Le Thi Rieng Park undergoes a meticulous DNA sampling process, offering renewed hope of identifying Vietnamese soldiers who have remained unknown for nearly six decades.

How DNA technology is helping name Vietnam's unidentified martyrs

Modern genetic science is transforming Vietnam's efforts to identify fallen soldiers, bringing closure to families through advanced DNA analysis.

Vietnam charges captain over illegal cross-border fishing

A captain from An Giang Province has been arrested as Vietnam intensifies efforts to combat illegal fishing and lift the European Commission's IUU "yellow card."

Floods, landslides wreak havoc on northern mountainous region

Torrential rains, floods and landslides have left four people dead, four others missing, and nine injured in Lai Chau province while property damage been reported in a number of mountainous northern areas.

Deadly flash floods tear through Son La and Lai Chau

Powerful flash floods and landslides have swept through Son La and Lai Chau provinces in northern Vietnam, destroying homes, washing away vehicles and other property, killing at least one person and leaving several others missing.

New traffic rules bring peace of mind to Vietnam’s pickup drivers

Decree 241, which took effect on July 1, allows pickup trucks to be treated like passenger cars in traffic.

Search uncovers additional soldiers' remains at Ho Chi Minh City park

Search teams have recovered 20 more sets of soldiers' remains at a park in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing the total found in just over a week to 95.

Three publishing officials charged in expanded investigation

Hanoi police have charged three officials from the Writers' Association Publishing House in connection with the editing and publication of the book Chuyen voi Thanh - Loi ke moi ve anh sang (Conversations with Thanh - A New Account of the Light).

Doctors traded ethics for bribes in forensic psychiatry scandal

Vietnam's latest forensic psychiatry scandal has revealed how decorated doctors allegedly exchanged professional integrity for illicit payments from an organized criminal network.

Police clarify Vietnam's overnight stay notification rule

New residency regulations in Vietnam require overnight guest notifications, but officials say the process is quick, free, and largely handled online.

Vietnam's demographic dividend set to end sooner than expected

Vietnam's ageing population is accelerating, with new forecasts showing the country will transition out of its demographic dividend earlier than expected.

Hanoi's 100-year master plan charts path for sustainable growth

Hanoi has unveiled a 100-year master plan that sets out an ambitious vision to transform itself into a globally connected city driven by innovation, technology, and sustainable economic growth.

Ten localities to launch housing projects for Agent Orange victims’ children

Ten provinces and centrally-run cities will simultaneously launch a programme on July 15, to replace temporary and dilapidated homes for biological children of those who joined the resistance wars and were affected by Agent Orange/dioxin.

Dao people become 'living border markers' in Quang Ninh

Along Vietnam's northeastern frontier, members of the Dao ethnic community have become an integral part of efforts to protect national sovereignty, preserve social stability and support sustainable development.

Hanoi to install over 20,000 AI cameras across city streets

A new AI surveillance project will see thousands of cameras installed across Hanoi to ease congestion and strengthen public security.

Hanoi police install 36 LED displays for real-time traffic alerts

Hanoi police will begin operating 36 LED information displays at major intersections across the capital from July 15, providing motorists with real-time updates on traffic congestion, flooding and alternative routes.

Tornado injures four as storms batter Vietnam's Ca Mau

A tornado spawned by severe thunderstorms swept across Ca Mau Province, damaging more than 60 homes, destroying seven and injuring four people, local authorities said.

Vietnam charges 97 in $134 million football betting crackdown

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have charged another 12 suspects in connection with two large-scale football betting syndicates, bringing the total number of people indicted in the investigation to 97.

Six provinces forecast to record population decline first

Six provinces are forecast to become the first in Vietnam to record negative population growth, while Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City continue expanding for now.

DNA test reunites Vietnamese martyr with family after decades

After three years of waiting for a single phone call, one Vietnamese family finally received confirmation that DNA testing had identified the remains of their fallen relative.