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Billion-dong collections of disgraced Mr Pips and his girlfriend revealed

Using illicit funds, Pho Duc Nam and his girlfriend built up collections of luxury cars, watches, jewelry and ultra-expensive real estate in prime locations, and defrauded investors of more than VND1,300 billion, an investigation has revealed.

Ten daughters, ten sons-in-law, one deeply rooted family bond

The devotion shown by ten daughters and their husbands has brought comfort to an elderly mother, offering quiet reassurance after decades of hardship raising her children.

Vietnam sees rising trend of physically inactive children

The proportion of children in Vietnam who do not engage in sufficient physical activity is on the rise, as school-based physical education continues to fall short of the recommended minimum of 60 minutes of daily movement.

Ancient hollow trees still thrive after nearly 700 years in Nghe An

A cluster of five ancient persimmon trees in Nghe An continues to thrive despite having hollow trunks, standing as a rare blend of resilience, history and ecological value.

Da Nang secures 2.79 million USD in international NGO aid

The Da Nang Union of Friendship Organisations (DAFO) has signed a new round of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs), mobilising pledged assistance worth about 2.79 million USD across various spheres.

Hanoi proposes streamlined model for public education network

Hanoi’s Department of Education and Training has submitted a proposal to the city’s People’s Committee outlining plans to reorganize the public education system across the capital.

ONUS crypto case: arrests made in multi-billion dollar fraud probe

Police allege a network manipulated digital tokens and misled investors in one of Vietnam’s largest cybercrime cases.

Hanoi plans to build 76 million USD theatre

Hanoi plans a new 2,500-seat theatre valued at 2 trillion VND (75.9 million USD) on Vo Thi Sau street in Bach Mai ward.

Vietnam makes progress in reducing proportion of out-of-school children

Since 2000, the number of students worldwide has increased by 327 million, reaching 1.4 billion in 2024. On average, more than 25 additional children have been able to attend school every minute.

Top 10 Vietnamese Outstanding Young Faces of 2025 honoured

Ten outstanding young Vietnamese were honoured at a ceremony in Hanoi on March 25 in recognition of their exceptional achievements and contributions across key fields, alongside nine promising young faces for 2025.

Forgotten war relic to be revived in southern Vietnam

Authorities in Ca Mau are taking steps to relocate and restore a long-abandoned MiG-21, shedding light on its origins and historical value.

Ride-hailing apps’ access to photos on users’ phones sparks concern

Many Vietnamese users have the habit of uploading medical records to ChatGPT for diagnosis or automatically granting ride-hailing apps access to their entire photo libraries, unintentionally exposing their private lives to data-collection tactics.

State delegation honors late Cardinal in Ho Chi Minh City

A delegation from the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs paid tribute on March 26 to Cardinal Gioan Baotixita Pham Minh Man, former Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City.

Da Nang raises prize to nearly US$20,000 for new city logo

The People’s Committee of Da Nang has announced an extension of its logo design competition until June 10, while significantly increasing prize values in an effort to attract more high-quality submissions.

Vietnam police bust global cybercrime ring run by student coder

A student programmer allegedly developed malware used in a transnational cybercrime operation generating billions of VND.

Ho Chi Minh City to pour over 46 million USD in Rach Tra tidal sluice

Ho Chi Minh City plans to invest more than 1.23 trillion VND (46.6 million USD) to build the Rach Tra tidal sluice in its northwestern area, part of efforts to address urban flooding.

A young Si La woman brings highland voices to Vietnam’s legislature

A young Si La teacher from Dien Bien has been elected to Vietnam’s National Assembly, bringing attention to education and child welfare in remote highland areas.

Dispute between Grab driver and musician reveals weak compliance with law

The recent case involving a musician and a Grab driver is a typical example of the gap that exists between awareness of and compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law.

Returning home, a farmer finds fortune in a ‘miracle herb’

Purple ba kich brings new hope to struggling rural land.

Fuel price surge pushes Ho Chi Minh City commuters to public transport

Rising fuel costs are reshaping commuting habits in Ho Chi Minh City, with more residents turning to metro lines and buses for daily travel.