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Fake doctors scam over $700,000 through illegal clinic in HCM City

A group of scammers with no medical qualifications, including one with only a veterinary technician degree, posed as doctors and directly administered injections and IV fluids to unsuspecting patients.

Ho Chi Minh City plans USD 120M upgrade to replace 120-year-old bridge

To ease congestion in the southern gateway and align urban planning along the Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Construction has proposed a key infrastructure project worth nearly USD 120 million.

Ho Chi Minh City couple caught producing fake Chanel, Gucci perfumes

Ho Chi Minh City police have successfully dismantled a large-scale counterfeit operation producing and selling fake high-end perfumes, seizing nearly 20,000 bottles labeled as Chanel, Gucci, Versace, Dior, Burberry, and others.

Vietnam begins national review of motor vehicle and license data

Vietnamese traffic police are verifying and syncing vehicle and license data with the national ID system to prevent fraud and ensure legal accuracy.

Vietnam’s medical sector eyes $24M annual savings through test result sharing

In Vietnam, annual spending on diagnostic and laboratory tests amounts to approximately 30 trillion VND (around USD 1.22 billion).

Phu Quoc to build 18km electric train line with $366M investment

An Giang has approved a nearly $366 million urban rail project in Phu Quoc, aimed at developing modern public transport ahead of APEC 2027.

Severe tides flood Ho Chi Minh City, residents say it's the worst in a decade

Tidal waters rapidly surged over the Thanh Da embankment in Binh Quoi Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, catching residents off guard. Some locals shared that they hadn’t seen such severe flooding in the past decade.

Typhoon aftermath kills 7, causes over $520 million in damage in Thai Nguyen

Prolonged heavy rains triggered by the remnants of Typhoon No. 11 have led to historic flooding in Thai Nguyen province, leaving seven people dead, displacing thousands, and causing widespread destruction.

Celebrity couple arrested in $327,000 bribery and counterfeit supplement scandal

Luong Bang Quang and Ngan 98 face criminal charges for bribery and selling counterfeit weight-loss products, in a case that has shocked Vietnam’s entertainment world.

Controversy grows over request for land-title photocopies in Hanoi

Hanoi’s recent request for citizens to submit photocopies of so do (land-use right certificates) and ID cards has sparked controversy. The Department of Land Administration noted that implementation may vary across localities.

Hanoi police move to ensure traffic order for Hanoi Convention signing ceremony

An overall plan has been developed with the ultimate goal of ensuring absolute safety for Party and State leaders, international delegations, and participants while maintaining orderly and uninterrupted traffic across the city.

WHO donates 9,000 rabies vaccine doses to Vietnam’s high-risk provinces

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has donated 9,000 doses of human rabies vaccine to Vietnam's provinces of Phu Tho and Tuyen Quang to help save the lives of people bitten by rabid dogs and protect vulnerable communities.

VN community in Czech Republic raises over VND5 billion for storm victims

The Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic have raised over 5 billion VND (190,000 USD) to support people affected by recent storms.

Chen Zhi’s crime empire ran scam floors targeting Vietnamese victims

According to an indictment from the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, a transnational criminal empire in Cambodia led by Chen Zhi deliberately targeted Vietnamese citizens with sophisticated fraud schemes.

Hanoi police seize 60 tons of infected pork destined for human consumption

More than 700 pigs infected with African swine fever, weighing around 60 tons in total, were intercepted before reaching the market by Hanoi police, who have destroyed the diseased animals to protect public health.

Hanoi to launch 1,873 AI cameras for smart traffic control in December

Hanoi is installing 1,873 artificial intelligence (AI) surveillance cameras across the city, with full operation expected to begin in December 2025.

Ho Chi Minh City floods trap nearly 100 factory workers overnight

Heavy overnight rainfall caused widespread flooding in Ho Chi Minh City, leading to the collapse of a factory and the entrapment of nearly 100 workers.

Three Vietnamese scientists named in Pasteur Network's ‘40 under 40’ list

Three young Vietnamese doctors have been recognized for their significant contributions in the fields of research, epidemiological surveillance, and public health protection.

Da Nang secures nearly 2.5 million USD in commitments from three NGOs

Three foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have pledged to provide nearly 2.5 million USD to support social and humanitarian programmes in Da Nang city from 2025 to 2030.

Two gold smuggling rings exposed: Over $48 million trafficked into Vietnam

Authorities have uncovered two major gold smuggling networks that trafficked more than 546kg of gold - valued at over $48 million - from China into Vietnam through the Lao Cai border.