In a small An Giang commune, a young woman’s daily routine of care has slowly turned despair into fragile hope for her paralyzed husband.

A sprawling family of nearly 100 members in Quang Ninh has become known for something increasingly rare - a deep, enduring harmony rooted in the teachings of its 90-year-old patriarch, Vu Van Hai.

Food safety and hygiene management is currently handled by three ministries: Industry and Trade, Health, and Agriculture and Environment. Yet, 300 tons of diseased pork still slipped through all inspection gates.

A shift toward greener transport is underway in Hanoi, but not without challenges for everyday commuters.

Residents were left startled as thick clouds blocked sunlight, forcing vehicles to use headlights during daylight hours.

Hanoi will put an additional 53 electric buses into operation from April 18, according to the municipal Department of Construction.

Hanoi’s low-emission zone rollout from July is driving a shift toward electric two-wheelers as fuel costs rise and petrol vehicle restrictions tighten.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court on April 17 opened a first-instance trial against Nguyen The Binh and co-defendants over lending violations that inflicted losses of more than 1 trillion VND (38.4 million USD) on the state budget.

Vietnam’s air transport market showed positive signals during the upcoming Hung Kings Commemoration Day and the April 30–May 1 holiday, with booking demand distributed relatively evenly and no widespread localised congestion reported.

Authorities in Khanh Hoa province have completed procedures to deport and hand over 30 foreign nationals who violated Vietnamese law to Chinese authorities, including three individuals who were wanted.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have announced the official valuation of two white Hermès handbags belonging to Truong My Lan, placing their combined value at nearly VND4 billion (US$160,000).

The current method for testing diesel vehicle emissions, particularly the action of suddenly increasing the throttle to the maximum level, is causing debate as it is believed not to accurately reflect real-world operating conditions.

HCMC’s plan to make buses free for all residents has been hailed by experts as a “bold policy,” though they also warn that it may have only a temporary effect if it lacks sustainability.

Motorbikes less than five years old may soon be exempt from direct emissions testing, under a draft regulation that introduces an age-based approach to vehicle inspection in Vietnam.

City leaders push for timely completion of Tu Lien and Tran Hung Dao bridges to ease congestion and drive development.

Hanoi introduces multiple route options to reduce pressure on key gateways during the festive period.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested key suspects behind a large-scale environmental crime operation.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to launch a sweeping health checkup programme covering more than 15 million residents in 2026, part of a long-term plan through 2030 that highlights its transition from treatment to proactive health care.

Since 2016, the Party organisation, administration, and people of Hanoi have contributed more than 430 billion VND (16.3 million USD) to the fund, including over 76 billion VND raised in 2025 alone.

The Investigation Security Agency of the Gia Lai Department of Public Security has issued arrest warrants for two suspects accused of abusing religious cover to undermine the State’s national unity policy, a senior officer said on April 14.