Hanoi is accelerating its transition to green transport through investments in metro lines, electric buses and supportive policies aimed at reducing emissions and promoting sustainable mobility.

Hanoi plans to encourage restrictions on gasoline-powered ride-hailing motorbikes before introducing a full ban in low-emission zones from January 2027 under a phased transition strategy.

The French Court of Cassation is expected to hold a public hearing on a lawsuit over the use of Agent Orange/dioxin during the Vietnam war filed by Tran To Nga, a victim of the toxic chemical, against major US chemical firms on June 16 in Paris.

A former US serviceman, a 12-year-old boy at the time and longtime local residents have shared powerful memories that may help identify mass graves dating back to the 1968 Tet Offensive.

Many drivers in Hanoi continue to ignore flashing warnings and lowered railway barriers, creating dangerous situations as trains approach at speed.

Hanoi is considering congestion charges and restrictions on private vehicles as part of a sweeping transport reform plan.

More than 500 cats were found alive or recovered during a police investigation into an organized group accused of stealing, collecting and transporting pets for sale across southern Vietnam.

Vietnamese police have dismantled a Cambodia-linked fraud network that was preparing to launch a large-scale scam operation in the country.

The 14th national red journey blood donation campaign was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on June 11, with organisers aiming to collect 120,000 units of blood nationwide this year.

The initiative is regarded as a significant political mission aimed at honouring those who sacrificed their lives for the nation while helping fulfil the long-standing wishes of their families across Vietnam.

Vietnamese police have launched the country's first criminal case involving copyright infringement through the illegal use of licensed computer software, with estimated damages running into tens of billions of dong.

A combination of aerial imagery, military records and eyewitness accounts has helped researchers locate suspected wartime burial trenches beneath a Ho Chi Minh City park.

Police in Thanh Hoa have dismantled a major transnational gold smuggling ring accused of trafficking around 200kg of gold bullion from Cambodia into Vietnam.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has proposed increasing the minimum distance for on-road practical driving tests from 2km to 5km in an effort to more accurately assess candidates’ driving abilities.

A Hanoi street vendor has been fined after a viral social media video appeared to show a foreign tourist paying 420,000 VND ($16.50) for a bag of 10 fried doughnuts in the capital's Old Quarter.

Hanoi authorities are working with contractors and international partners to resolve a dispute tied to a major metro package.

One of the largest anti-drug crackdowns in Vietnam's history has uncovered an extensive network operating across 11 localities.

Long Thanh International Airport has successfully energized its primary power supply system, establishing a critical foundation for stable operations across the airport’s infrastructure and paving the way for planned trial operations.

A ceremony was held in Berlin on June 8 to officially rename a tram stop to “Herzbergstr./Dong-Xuan”, recognising the successful integration and enduring contributions of the Vietnamese community in Germany.

The HCMC Military Command announced the establishment of a specialised force tasked with searching for the remains of fallen soldiers as part of the national “500-day campaign” on martyrs’ remains search, repatriation and identification.