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No nine-day break as Vietnam sticks to official holiday schedule

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed that upcoming public holidays, including the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and the April 30 - May 1 period, will follow existing regulations under the 2019 Labor Code.

Vietnam police arrest South Korean fugitives in Nha Trang

Police in Khanh Hoa have arrested three South Korean nationals listed on Interpol red notices after discovering them hiding in a rented apartment in Nha Trang.

Former rubber group leader jailed over “golden land” deal

A former leader of Vietnam Rubber Group receives 14 years in prison over illegal transfer of valuable state-owned land.

House fire in Gia Lai claims four lives in same family

A house fire in Gia Lai has claimed the lives of four members of the same family, local authorities confirmed on the afternoon of April 10.

Misunderstood risks of vaping among youth

A recent study on the use of and exposure to advertising for e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products among young people aged 18-24 has revealed a series of concerning findings.

VN rolls out national programme to prevent gender-based violence through 2030

The plan also targets the establishment of inter-agency coordination mechanisms in 60% of localities, while all provinces and cities are required to apply information technology in receiving reports, managing cases and supporting victims.

Airlines assured of fuel for holiday rush, ticket price hike pending

Vietnam’s aviation sector has secured sufficient jet fuel for the April 30 peak, while proposals to raise domestic airfare caps remain under review.

Workers favour longer break for Hung Kings holiday and Reunification Day

Around 62% of workers participating in a recent survey have expressed support for extending the April 30 - May 1 holiday through a rearrangement of compensatory working days.

At 72, a Ta Oi woman returns to school to learn to read

In a remote village in Quang Tri, a grandmother begins her journey with letters, driven by a quiet determination to change her life.

Foreign-linked scheme drains billions from stolen Visa cards

A Hanoi court has sentenced 13 defendants in a cross-border fraud ring that siphoned billions of dong from stolen Visa cards using mobile payment technology.

Vietnam launches real-time weather alert app based on user location

A new mobile application offers hyper-local forecasts and instant disaster alerts, marking a shift toward more personalized weather services in Vietnam.

Five-day holiday proposed for Hung Kings Commemoration and April 30

Authorities weigh a balanced break, aiming to meet workers’ needs without disrupting production.

Dong Nai on threshold of becoming centrally governed city

Dong Nai, with its strategic location and well-developed interregional infrastructure, has  a major opportunity to become a centrally governed city.

Chinese groom’s vow mistranslation sparks laughter at Vietnam wedding

A Chinese groom’s attempt to speak Vietnamese at his wedding turned into a memorable moment when a mistranslated vow left the entire hall in laughter.

Hanoi targets 30% public transport use to ease traffic congestion

Hanoi aims to increase the share of public transport to at least 30% of total travel demand by 2030 as part of efforts to ease worsening urban traffic congestion, according to the municipal Department of Construction.

Tourism hub to open first sea-crossing bridge

A long-awaited link is set to bridge more than water as Hue, the heritage city, prepares to open the Thuan An sea-crossing bridge, easing connections across key economic zones and beyond.

Inside the Bao Tin Minh Chau scandal shaking Vietnam’s gold market

Hanoi police have prosecuted the founder of Bao Tin Minh Chau over alleged accounting violations, uncovering large discrepancies in reported revenue and tax obligations.

Proposal to merge Hung Kings holiday with Reunification Day break under review

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour will collect opinions from workers on a proposal to rearrange public holidays in April.

HCM City proposes free bus rides on 135 routes

Ho Chi Minh City plans to offer free bus rides on 135 routes across the city from early May under a proposal submitted by the municipal Department of Construction to the city People’s Committee for consideration.

Vietnam targets 50% reduction in electricity-related accidents by 2035

Vietnam aims to cut electricity-related fires and electrocution accidents by up to 50% by 2035 under a newly approved national programme on safe electricity use for the 2026–2035 period.