Authorities in Hanoi are preparing to pilot a low-emission zone in the Hoan Kiem core area from July 1, 2026, with residents expected to register roadmaps for switching away from petrol-powered motorbikes during the first phase of implementation.

The Ho Chi Minh City Civil Judgment Enforcement Department has announced an auction for two rare white Hermès handbags previously owned by Truong My Lan.

The AVAC Vietnam JSC on May 8 shipped 1.1 million doses of AVAC LSD LIVE vaccine against lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle and buffaloes to the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Vietnam’s ethnic affairs work is moving toward a new mindset, where the state creates space and communities shape their own development.

Hanoi has agreed on a long-term plan to gradually relocate communities living outside the Red River dike system, aiming to reshape both riverbanks into a unified urban space for the next century.

From livelihoods to community tourism, two village models reveal how ethnic policy can unlock self-reliance and lasting change.

The Supreme People’s Procuracy has issued an indictment against former Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan and 27 others in a case involving alleged bribery, brokerage of bribery and serious accounting violations.

Phu Tho police, in coordination with relevant units, have dismantled a fraud ring accused of organizing illegal English exams and issuing fake certificates to more than 80,000 people, collecting nearly VND200 billion (US$7.7 million).

A new strain of foot-and-mouth disease virus, serotype SAT1, has appeared in China for the first time and moved close to Southeast Asia, increasing the risk of its entry into Vietnam.

In 2026, Vietnam’s entry regulations continue to be adjusted in a direction that both facilitates international travelers and strengthens state management.

The Border Guard Command of Hai Phong city has reported that on May 4 and 5, its Bach Long Vi Border Guard Station successfully carried out consecutive search and rescue operations for two foreign fishing vessels in distress at sea.

Hanoi is speeding up the implementation of seven bridge projects across the Red River, including Tu Lien, Tran Hung Dao and Ngoc Hoi, with a target of completion in the second quarter of 2027 to serve APEC 2027.

The Ministry of Home Affairs’ proposal to raise the base salary to VND2.53 million from July 1 has drawn attention from many beneficiaries. However, the cost of living has shown signs of increasing.

A Vietnamese doctor has been credited with averting a potential mid-air crisis after providing urgent care to a passenger showing signs of a suspected stroke on a flight from Hanoi to Paris.

Police in Nha Trang have detained a Russian national for investigation after he was accused of driving under the influence and causing a fatal traffic accident that killed a 70-year-old woman.

Tam Dao National Park has announced a temporary suspension of all trekking and mountain climbing activities across its three main peaks to ensure the absolute safety of visitors.

Large hailstorms in northern Vietnam are linked to a mix of heat, cold air and atmospheric instability.

Police in Da Nang have arrested two foreign nationals accused of staging a debt dispute to detain and rob a fellow citizen, forcing him to transfer money and surrender assets.

Key obstacles stalling the second campuses of Bach Mai and Viet Duc hospitals have been largely dismantled, and both facilities are being pushed to begin operations in the second quarter, as directed by PM Le Minh Hung.

A sudden landslide early on May 4 blocked National Highway 4D in Ta Phin commune, Lao Cai province, temporarily cutting off access to Sa Pa.