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Seven sinkholes shock northern Vietnam community

A series of sudden ground collapses near homes and a national highway has left residents in Bac Kan alarmed.

Buddha’s relic completes month-long spiritual journey in Vietnam

The sacred relic of the Buddha brought from India was enshrined in temples across Vietnam, touching millions with its spiritual presence.

Vietnam pharmacies caught selling fake drugs and banned supplements

Authorities across Vietnam are cracking down on counterfeit medicine and illicit supplements as dangerous products flood the market.

Kien Giang tasked with selecting investor for Phu Quoc airport expansion

Phu Quoc airport expansion moves forward with full local government authority.

Appeals trial of ex-FLC chairman to resume after health delay

Trinh Van Quyet and co-defendants will return to court on June 17 after repeated postponements due to health concerns.

Guarding history: Vietnam’s first all-female protection team

Vietnam’s all-female security team made history while protecting Thailand’s Prime Minister.

Nha Trang investigates viral clip of cyclo driver mistreating foreign tourist

Authorities in Nha Trang are working to verify reports of a cyclo driver behaving aggressively toward a foreign visitor.

Hau Giang investigates slaughterhouses linked to C.P. Vietnam

Hau Giang authorities suspect one local facility as the site of diseased pig images shared online.

British dad shares sweet culture shocks about Vietnamese neighbors

Nine months ago, when Kent Murphy and his family first moved to Da Nang, they found it difficult to adapt to Vietnam’s traffic, cuisine, and especially the curious habits of their neighbors.

Da Nang hosts Vietnamese eloquent finals for foreigners

The University of Foreign Languages – University of Da Nang won first prize at the final round of the first Vietnamese eloquent contest for foreigners in central Vietnam – Da Nang 2025.

Vietnam sees four daring bank robberies in just over a month

Four bank robberies across Vietnam in one month spark safety concerns and swift police action.

Hanoi pharmacies found selling fake drugs with dangerously low potency

Authorities in Hanoi have discovered counterfeit drugs in two local pharmacies, some containing as little as 6.3% of their labeled active ingredient.

Police dismantle large-scale gambling ring using AI for money laundering

This is a large-scale trans-national organised crime ring operating with sophisticated methods, notably introducing a new method that has appeared for the first time in Vietnam using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to commit the crimes.

Senior specialists to receive monthly salary of $923, equal to ministers

A number of new policies will take effect in June, including provisions on compensation and benefits for senior specialists working in central Party and State agencies.

Da Nang welcomes sacred Buddha relic as thousands line the streets

The relic, a national treasure of India, is enshrined at Quan The Am Pagoda for public veneration.

French woman adopted from Vietnam searches for birth parents

Abandoned at birth in Ho Chi Minh City, Laetitia longs to reconnect with her Vietnamese family.

Bank robbery suspect caught after forest hideout in Quang Ninh

After more than a day on the run, the suspect involved in the recent bank robbery in Uong Bi City has been apprehended by police in Quang Ninh province.

From wasteland to millions in revenue: farmer thrives with snail

After returning from military service, a Quang Nam man transformed barren land into a large-scale black-snail farm, earning nearly VND300 million annually.

100 journalists unite for special mission to Vietnam’s island frontiers

One hundred journalists commemorated Vietnam Press Day with a heartfelt visit to Truong Sa and DK1.

Coffee shops as workspaces: balancing customer needs and business challenges

When customers order a single coffee and stay for hours in a café, enjoying air conditioning and free wifi, should shop owners seal power outlets to discourage lingering or let the customers “sit tight”?