The Supreme People’s Procuracy has issued an indictment against former Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan and 27 others in a case involving alleged bribery, brokerage of bribery and serious accounting violations.

Phu Tho police, in coordination with relevant units, have dismantled a fraud ring accused of organizing illegal English exams and issuing fake certificates to more than 80,000 people, collecting nearly VND200 billion (US$7.7 million).

A new strain of foot-and-mouth disease virus, serotype SAT1, has appeared in China for the first time and moved close to Southeast Asia, increasing the risk of its entry into Vietnam.

In 2026, Vietnam’s entry regulations continue to be adjusted in a direction that both facilitates international travelers and strengthens state management.

The Border Guard Command of Hai Phong city has reported that on May 4 and 5, its Bach Long Vi Border Guard Station successfully carried out consecutive search and rescue operations for two foreign fishing vessels in distress at sea.

Hanoi is speeding up the implementation of seven bridge projects across the Red River, including Tu Lien, Tran Hung Dao and Ngoc Hoi, with a target of completion in the second quarter of 2027 to serve APEC 2027.

The Ministry of Home Affairs’ proposal to raise the base salary to VND2.53 million from July 1 has drawn attention from many beneficiaries. However, the cost of living has shown signs of increasing.

A Vietnamese doctor has been credited with averting a potential mid-air crisis after providing urgent care to a passenger showing signs of a suspected stroke on a flight from Hanoi to Paris.

Police in Nha Trang have detained a Russian national for investigation after he was accused of driving under the influence and causing a fatal traffic accident that killed a 70-year-old woman.

Tam Dao National Park has announced a temporary suspension of all trekking and mountain climbing activities across its three main peaks to ensure the absolute safety of visitors.

Large hailstorms in northern Vietnam are linked to a mix of heat, cold air and atmospheric instability.

Police in Da Nang have arrested two foreign nationals accused of staging a debt dispute to detain and rob a fellow citizen, forcing him to transfer money and surrender assets.

Key obstacles stalling the second campuses of Bach Mai and Viet Duc hospitals have been largely dismantled, and both facilities are being pushed to begin operations in the second quarter, as directed by PM Le Minh Hung.

A sudden landslide early on May 4 blocked National Highway 4D in Ta Phin commune, Lao Cai province, temporarily cutting off access to Sa Pa.

Facing a sustained decline in fertility, Vietnam plans to raise birth rates and expand support for families across all provinces.

A sugar factory in Nghe An has suffered a serious incident during a storm, with an estimated 2,000 tonnes of molasses spilling into the surrounding area.

Behind the decline of street crime in Ho Chi Minh City lies a fundamental shift in security management thinking - treating every theft and robbery as a serious criminal case and targeting drug-related roots.

Hanoi is considering a proposal to restrict gasoline-powered ride-hailing motorbikes and delivery drivers from operating within designated low-emission zones, as part of efforts to reduce urban air pollution.

After more than a day of searching, local authorities have recovered the body of a Korean national who went missing while paddleboarding on Da Den Lake in Ho Chi Minh City.

A sudden wave of extreme weather swept across northern Vietnam, leaving widespread damage, injuries, and growing concerns over further storms.