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Vietnam expands durian export probe, arrests deputy minister

Ministry of Public Security has arrested Hoang Trung, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment, along with three other officials as part of an expanded investigation into alleged corruption linked to durian exports to China.

HCMC eyes students’ graduation project for electric bus campaign

Two Graphic Design students have taken their graduation project beyond the classroom, with HCM City considering it for its electric bus communications.

Buddhist monk preserves soldiers’ memories through wartime artifacts

What began with a set of military insignia given as a gift has grown into a collection of more than 500 military and police artifacts, creating a space where a Buddhist monk preserves stories of service, sacrifice and patriotism.

Vietnam weighs recognition for two-child families as fertility falls

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed honoring couples and individuals who have two children in 10 localities where fertility rates have fallen below the national average.

War artifacts bring Vietnam’s history to life for young people

For hundreds of students in Ho Chi Minh City, history moved beyond the textbook as veterans shared wartime memories alongside artifacts preserved for generations.

Vietnam adds five routes to planned 10,106-km expressway network

Vietnam's revised road network plan through 2050 calls for a nationwide expressway system of 46 routes totaling about 10,106 km, including five newly added routes.

Hanoi to support low-income residents in replacing high-emission motorbikes

The Hanoi People's Committee has instructed relevant departments and agencies to urgently implement the roadmap for applying the national technical regulation on emissions for motorcycles and mopeds used in road traffic.

VietNamNet pays tribute to war heroes and families in Vi Xuyen

VietNamNet joined Tuyen Quang authorities on July 25 to honor war veterans, martyrs' relatives and beneficiary families in the historic border area of Vi Xuyen.

300-year-old mussel trade sustains families along Vietnam's La River

Dependent on the river's currents and the weather, a 300-year-old mussel trade continues to support hundreds of households in Ha Tinh Province.

Landslides cut off roads in Lai Chau after prolonged rain

Floodwaters again poured into Muong Than on July 24 as heavy rain caused landslides and traffic disruptions on major roads in Lai Chau province.

International students join Ho Chi Minh City’s 2026 green summer campaign

A total of 93 international students are joining young Vietnamese volunteers in the 33rd Green Summer Volunteer Campaign in Ho Chi Minh City in 2026, contributing to community projects while fostering friendship and cultural exchanges.

Hanoi, northern localities on alert as heavy rain returns

Hanoi and 14 other northern provinces and cities are on high alert ahead of a fresh spell of heavy rain forecast for July 23–25, as authorities race to prevent further flooding, flash floods and landslides after recent deadly weather.

Forty Vietnamese arrested in Laos over online fraud operation

Vietnamese police have dismantled an alleged cross-border online fraud network operating in Bokeo Province, Laos, following a joint investigation with Lao authorities that resulted in the arrest of 40 Vietnamese suspects.

Vietnam braces for prolonged heat, drought under El Nino 2026-2027

A medium-to-strong El Nino is forecast to affect Vietnam through 2027, with potentially severe consequences for rainfall, river flows, agriculture and water supplies.

Foreign expert in Vietnam wins record Vietlott jackpot

A South Korean expert working for a foreign-invested company in Bac Ninh has won a Vietlott Jackpot worth nearly US$4 million, marking the largest lottery prize ever claimed by a foreign national in Vietnam.

Border guards seize 15,200 drug pills, heroin in major trafficking bust

Border guards in Nghe An, working with other law enforcement agencies, have dismantled a major cross-border drug trafficking ring, arresting two suspects and seizing 15,200 synthetic drug pills and one brick of heroin under Case NA 126.3.

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.

Northern Vietnam floods leave eight dead or missing, losses top $19m

Northern Vietnam continues to grapple with the aftermath of deadly floods that triggered widespread landslides and infrastructure damage.

Vietnam issues adenovirus warning as child cases rise

Vietnam's Disease Prevention Department under the Ministry of Health has issued recommendations to help the public protect themselves against adenovirus following an increase in reported infections.

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.