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Family fined for cooking on railway tracks and posting TikTok in Quang Ninh

Traffic police in Quang Ninh province have fined a family for the dangerous act of grilling food directly on a railway track - an incident that was later shared on TikTok.

2025: The year Vietnam’s education system turned a new page

Vietnam waived public school tuition, selected a national textbook, and passed its first-ever Teacher Law in 2025.

Vietnamese - Mongolian couple's engagement goes viral for blending traditions

A recent engagement ceremony between a young woman from Khanh Hoa and a man from Mongolia has captured the hearts of netizens, thanks to its unique blend of Vietnamese and Mongolian wedding customs.

Blind man’s extraordinary journey beekeeping in Vietnam’s remote mountains

Though he has never seen light and now cares for an ailing wife, Pham Van Hoc, from Son Hong commune in Ha Tinh province, continues to live resiliently in the remote mountains - an inspiring story of rising above fate with extraordinary willpower.

107-year-old craftsman preserves Ba Na traditions in Vietnam’s highlands

A century-old blacksmith from Quang Ngai still strikes iron and mentors youth in Ba Na traditions.

Vietnam to impose fines for e-cigarette use and possession

Vietnam has issued new penalties for e-cigarette users and those who accommodate them, with fines reaching up to $800.

Unpaid apprenticeship draws criticism toward Director Nguyen Quang Dung

Director Nguyen Quang Dung has triggered a heated debate after posting a recruitment notice for an unpaid part-time assistant, drawing two sharply conflicting streams of public opinion.

Residents in major cities concerned about pollution, traffic congestion

NA Vice Chair Nguyen Khac Dinh said that in major cities, especially Hanoi, people are concerned primarily about environmental pollution, traffic congestion and flooding. Other concerns around the country include online fraud and scams.

Rising violence in Vietnamese schools sparks urgent calls for reform

A series of violent incidents among students in 2025 reveals a troubling trend: school conflicts increasingly ending in serious injury or death.

Quiet hero: Vietnamese man in his 60s cares for patients in secret

For four years, a man in his 60s from Hai Phong has quietly cared for the sick in hospitals and homes - hiding his work from even his family to avoid stigma.

Asia welcomes 2026 with dazzling fireworks and celebrations

In Japan, large crowds gathered at Zojo-ji Temple in Tokyo to witness the traditional "Joya no kane" bell-ringing ceremony.

HCM City launches Public Administrative Service Centre

The People’s Committee of HCM City held a ceremony on December 31 to make debut its Public Administrative Service Centre, marking a significant step forward in advancing administrative reform and building a modern, efficient public administration.

17-year prison terms handed to two men for anti-State propaganda

The Hanoi People’s Court sentenced Nguyen Van Dai to 17 years in prison for “making, storing, distributing, and spreading information and documents aimed at sabotaging the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,” under the Penal Code.

Zalo’s 45-day ultimatum sparks legal and ethical questions in Vietnam

The messaging giant's new data policy raises serious concerns about user rights and digital dominance.

Hanoi restricts traffic on key roads for three days ahead of 14th Party Congress

On December 31, the Hanoi Police Department’s Traffic Division announced a detailed traffic redirection plan to serve the ceremonial departure and security rehearsal for the 14th National Party Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Widespread rain and cold to hit Vietnam during 2026 New Year break

A powerful cold snap is forecast to hit northern and central Vietnam from January 1, bringing rain and freezing temperatures throughout the four-day holiday.

Woman arrested for illegally dumping over 257 tons of construction waste in HCMC

Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested and prosecuted a woman accused of illegally dumping more than 257 tons of solid construction waste, marking a significant environmental crime case in Vietnam’s largest city.

Festive crowds bring Hanoi and HCMC to a standstill on New Year’s Eve

From Hoan Kiem Lake to the Saigon River, people flocked to public spaces to count down the final moments of 2025.

Statue of Konagamana Buddha on Ba Den Mountain to welcome pilgrims, visitors

The enshrinement ceremony of the Konagamana Buddha Statue was solemnly held at Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh province, on December 29, with the participation of more than 450 venerable monks, monastics, and Buddhist devotees.

Korean-language version of Nhan Dan Online launched

Nhan Dan Newspaper, the official organ of the Communist Party of Vietnam, held a ceremony in Hanoi on December 30 to launch the Korean-language version of its online platform at https://kr.nhandan.vn.