Hundreds gather in traditional ao dai to create a living flag, celebrating the Ao Dai Cultural Association’s launch and Vietnam’s heritage.

On the morning of August 10, thousands of people gathered at Dam Sen Cultural Park in Ho Chi Minh City for a charity walk “For victims of Agent Orange/dioxin,” marking the 64th anniversary of the Agent Orange disaster in Vietnam (1961-2025).

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested a foreign national who used two fake mobile base transceiver stations (BTS) installed in a car to distribute mass scam messages impersonating the National Public Service Portal.

Hanoi is advancing green transportation as part of its sustainability goals but faces challenges like limited charging infrastructure, inconsistent regulations, and high electric vehicle costs.

The Criminal Police Department under Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has dismantled a large-scale commercial surrogacy network operating across borders, masterminded by a Chinese national identified as Wang.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms the deaths of two citizens at Sarakiniko Beach, Milos Island.

Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.

Losing a leg at age 10, Nguyen Thi Le Thu turned her disability into strength, spreading positivity through her TikTok videos. She has reshaped the perceptions of people with disabilities and inspired millions to live optimistically.

With tears welling up, two sons said they felt helpless when their father with cancer insisted on a sunbathing cure.

By the end of 2026, at least 10% of parking spaces in existing buildings and 30% in new projects in Hanoi must have EV chargers.

Hanoi on August 8 unveiled “A80 – Proud of Vietnam,” a digital platform designed to connect Vietnamese citizens and international friends with activities celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.

The inaugural Vietnam Youth Forum in Japan is set to take place in Osaka on August 9, bringing together nearly 200 young delegates from across Japan and Vietnam.

Bamboo Airways becomes the second airline to operate at T3, boosting capacity before the September holiday.

From August 7, 2025, foreign workers involved in innovation and digital transformation sectors in Vietnam will no longer be required to obtain a work permit, according to a newly issued government decree.

Authorities in Da Nang confiscate 500g of powder drugs and 100kg of synthetic marijuana in major bust.

As office workers tighten their budgets, owners of lunch eateries are grappling with ways to retain customers.

A lieutenant colonel in Nha Trang was punched in the face by a Russian national while responding to a traffic incident.

Beachfront land in Nha Trang has been cleared of commercial blocks, restoring natural views and beach access for locals and visitors.

Floodwater levels in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta are high and will continue to rise this month, especially in upstream areas, according to the hydraulic works management and construction department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.