Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested two men accused of operating a large-scale network that allegedly produced and distributed banned traditional medicines nationwide under the Bao Thanh Duong brand.

A draft regulation under the Capital Law 2026 would allow Hanoi to create a dedicated social housing fund serving social welfare goals and addressing growing urban housing demand.

A man in Hanoi has been fined 7.5 million VND ($295) after posting a manipulated image on social media claiming that rice grains left under extreme heat had "popped like popcorn."

Hue has come alive with color ahead of Vesak 2026, with giant flags and illuminated lotus flowers along the Huong River drawing residents and visitors alike.

Hanoi is preparing to launch the Metro Line 2A extension project, with a preliminary investment estimate exceeding $1.5 billion, as part of efforts to expand the capital city’s urban railway network.

A nationwide crackdown on food safety violations has revealed widespread non-compliance, prompting enforcement actions against thousands of businesses and suppliers.

The capital is adopting a “sponge city” approach that focuses on absorbing, storing and gradually releasing rainwater.

Experts say banning social media is not the most effective way to protect children online and may instead push them toward less regulated digital spaces.

Authorities seized more than 23kg of narcotics after capturing a suspected drug trafficker who reportedly resisted arrest with a knife during an operation near the Laos border.

Vietnam Railways (VNR) has unveiled a modern, multifunctional train on the Hanoi - Thai Nguyen route. Most notably, its command carriage can be transformed into a "mobile command center" during emergency situations.

A giant waterspout unexpectedly formed over the sea near Thong Nhat Commune in Quang Ninh Province on the morning of May 29 as heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms swept through the area.

The race to launch Vietnam’s largest-ever infrastructure project is accelerating, with the high-speed railway feasibility study now entering a decisive stage.

Released during Vesak 2026, a new book uses postage stamps and postal cards from more than 80 countries to retrace the life of Gautama Buddha.

Roya Haji is regarded by Cham Muslims as a festival of love and forgiveness, and remains one of the most important celebrations of the year.

A group of 11 fishermen survived a terrifying overnight ordeal in northern Vietnam after their fishing vessel was overwhelmed by large waves and sank at sea.

Police in Bac Ninh have charged 10 people linked to the illegal football streaming website “Bun Cha TV”, accused of broadcasting copyrighted sports content without authorization.

During the Raya Idil Adha celebrations, Cham Muslims gather for solemn prayers, exchange New Year greetings, and take part in important sacrificial rituals.

Two foreign suspects accused of carrying out a fatal shooting in Ho Chi Minh City allegedly mapped out an escape route in advance, but were captured after a 72-hour manhunt involving 1,000 police officers.

Under the scorching summer heat in central Vietnam, salt farmers in Hoa Loc commune of Thanh Hoa province continue working relentlessly across dazzling white salt fields, racing against the sun to harvest each precious grain.

Extreme heat topping 40 degrees Celsius in Nghe An has forced farmers to endure hours under blistering sun, with many choosing to work in the fields at night to avoid the punishing temperatures.