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MoU signed for better AO/dioxin victim care during 2026–2027

The Int'l Committee and national committees for the VN Friendship Village signed an MOU, agreeing on a range of key areas of cooperation aimed at improving care, rehabilitation and support for victims of AO/dioxin during the 2026–2027 period.

New details emerge in nationwide environmental data tampering case

Ministry of Public Security has uncovered widespread violations involving the manipulation of data from automatic environmental monitoring stations across the country, as part of a sweeping investigation now expanding nationwide.

Former head of Vietnam’s environment department prosecuted in major case

The Investigation Police Agency of Hanoi has initiated criminal proceedings against Hoang Van Thuc, former Director General of the Environment Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Hanoi traffic police deploy AI cameras to tackle illegal parking

Facing persistent violations of improper stopping and parking, the Hanoi Traffic Police Department has intensified the use of AI-powered camera systems to detect and handle infractions.

From cassava fields to cold-climate crops, a farmer transforms his future

Once reliant on cassava and upland rice, a farmer in Mang Den has rewritten his life story - turning hardship into prosperity through bold change and a keen understanding of his land’s hidden potential.

Police break up international scam using fake digital platform

Police in Thanh Hoa have dismantled a cross-border fraud ring that operated under the guise of an e-commerce platform, defrauding victims of tens of billions of VND.

Hailstorms kill four in northern Vietnam amid seasonal shift

Violent weather during the transition from spring to summer has left fatalities and widespread damage across several provinces.

Metro, buses, electric vehicles becoming top choice for Hainoians

Buses, metro lines and green mobility solutions such as electric vehicles and bicycles are increasingly becoming a civilised travel habit for residents in Hanoi, particularly amid fluctuating fuel prices.

Ho Chi Minh City targets global Top 50 smart cities by 2030

Ho Chi Minh City aims to rank among the world’s top 50 smart cities by 2030 under a draft smart urban development plan for 2026–2030, with a vision to 2035.

Program launched to honour Vietnamese language, seek overseas ambassadors

The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 28 launched Vietnamese Language Day among the overseas Vietnamese community and a programme to seek Vietnamese language ambassadors abroad in 2026.

Vietnam saves 463,000 kWh during Earth Hour 2026

Vietnam saved an estimated 463,000 kWh of electricity during Earth Hour 2026, as households and businesses nationwide switched off lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm on March 28, according to the National System and Market Operation Company (NSMO).

Can pickup trucks be converted to passenger cars to meet new traffic rules?

The Vietnam Register has clarified the classification rules on pickup passenger cars and pickup trucks, while addressing whether it is possible to convert a truck into a passenger car.

Former Health Minister indicted over VND803 billion losses, faces trial

The Supreme People’s Procuracy has completed the indictment against former Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien and related individuals, transferring the case file to the Hanoi People’s Court for trial.

Billion-dong collections of disgraced Mr Pips and his girlfriend revealed

Using illicit funds, Pho Duc Nam and his girlfriend built up collections of luxury cars, watches, jewelry and ultra-expensive real estate in prime locations, and defrauded investors of more than VND1,300 billion, an investigation has revealed.

Ten daughters, ten sons-in-law, one deeply rooted family bond

The devotion shown by ten daughters and their husbands has brought comfort to an elderly mother, offering quiet reassurance after decades of hardship raising her children.

Vietnam sees rising trend of physically inactive children

The proportion of children in Vietnam who do not engage in sufficient physical activity is on the rise, as school-based physical education continues to fall short of the recommended minimum of 60 minutes of daily movement.

Ancient hollow trees still thrive after nearly 700 years in Nghe An

A cluster of five ancient persimmon trees in Nghe An continues to thrive despite having hollow trunks, standing as a rare blend of resilience, history and ecological value.

Da Nang secures 2.79 million USD in international NGO aid

The Da Nang Union of Friendship Organisations (DAFO) has signed a new round of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs), mobilising pledged assistance worth about 2.79 million USD across various spheres.

Hanoi proposes streamlined model for public education network

Hanoi’s Department of Education and Training has submitted a proposal to the city’s People’s Committee outlining plans to reorganize the public education system across the capital.

ONUS crypto case: arrests made in multi-billion dollar fraud probe

Police allege a network manipulated digital tokens and misled investors in one of Vietnam’s largest cybercrime cases.