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West Lake water officially flows to To Lich River to aid revival

Hanoi has begun redirecting water from West Lake to the To Lich River in a major effort to restore the long-polluted urban waterway.

Hanoi truck driver arrested for dragging schoolgirl to death after crash

A 15-year-old girl was fatally dragged by a truck in Hanoi. The driver admitted he wanted her dead to evade financial responsibility.

Thien Tam Pagoda in Lam Dong is home to 100 orphaned, disadvantaged children

In Tan Minh, Lam Dong Province, Thien Tam Pagoda, led by Venerable Thich Le Tam, is a place of worship and a sanctuary for over 100 orphaned and disadvantaged children.

Da Nang woman builds ‘green’ farm, turns barren land into 'gold mine'

From eight breeding goats and a piece of barren hilly land, a Da Nang woman has built a closed-loop green farm, earning over VND200 million in profit annually.

Vietnam’s star lantern village dims as Mid-Autumn nears

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, a surprising calm has descended on Bao Dap village in Hong Quang Ward, Ninh Binh Province - long known as the “capital” of traditional star lantern craftsmanship.

Vietnamese doctors save man with heart attack and brain hemorrhage at once

A groundbreaking case in Vietnam, where doctors treated two life-threatening conditions simultaneously, is now published in an international journal.

Senior forensic director arrested over bribery in Vietnam

The director of the Central Highlands Forensic Psychiatry Center has been detained for accepting bribes, sparking investigations into systemic abuse of power.

Da Nang police arrest British man for illegal gun possession

A British national has been detained by Da Nang police after pulling a gun on a rival during an altercation at a bar. Authorities later discovered a military-grade firearm and 12 rounds of ammunition at his residence.

Unbelievable story: couple has 3 children in 3 years all born on September 5

The Da Nang couple often hears from friends that the probability of having 3 children with the same birthday is as rare as winning the jackpot lottery.

29 industrial workers in Quang Ninh test positive for narcotics

Officials confirm 29 positive drug tests and arrest key suspects involved in illegal drug distribution at an industrial construction site.

High-profile arrests shake Thanh Hoa’s political and real estate elite

Seven senior figures, including a former city party secretary and a provincial vice chairman, face prosecution in a widening corruption probe.

Hanoi’s mosque revival tells a story of faith, culture, and quiet determination

The revival of Hanoi’s Al-Noor Mosque stands as a powerful testament to cultural connection, quiet perseverance, and the enduring light that faith can bring.

Students' family situations should stay private during school gift-giving

Recently, a primary school in Hanoi published a list of students receiving gifts on the occasion of the new school year that contained detailed information about the students’ family circumstances.

HCM City to survey land prices on over 7,500 streets for 2026 valuation

The city will collect over 27,000 data points to prepare its first-ever official land price list post-provincial merger, effective January 1, 2026.

VN to break ground on Cat Lai bridge to link Long Thanh airport with HCMC

Dong Nai plans to start construction of 18-trillion VND (682.5 million USD) Cat Lai bridge that connects Long Thanh International Airport and Ho Chi Minh City next year, according to Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Ho Van Ha.

Unemployment insurance contributions may be reduced amid large surplus

In light of the substantial surplus in the unemployment insurance (UI) fund, the Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed reducing the UI contribution rate starting in 2026 to support both businesses and workers in overcoming economic difficulties.

Tay Ninh receives 79 Vietnamese citizens repatriated from Cambodia

Investigations showed that 22 individuals had exited Vietnam legally with passports, while 57 had crossed the border illegally.

Clinic of ‘black-robed doctors’ heals patients’ body and soul

The “black-robed doctors” at Thien An Clinic not only ease the physical wounds of patients, but also quietly care for the frail and destitute through prayer.

37 defendants sentenced in nationwide illegal weapon case

The People’s Court of the central province of Gia Lai has sentenced 37 defendants for their roles in an illegal military weapon manufacturing, storage, and trafficking case that spanned 15 provinces and cities nationwide.

Over 421 billion VND raised to support Cuban people so far

This is the first time an international fundraising campaign of the Vietnam Red Cross Society has attracted millions of donations and hundreds of billions of Vietnamese dong in such a short time, said an official of the Vietnam Red Cross Society.