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Hanoi police return lost items to grateful Australian citizen

Officers from Ngoc Ha Ward Police returned a briefcase containing electronics to a foreign man who expressed heartfelt thanks.

Ho Chi Minh City man wins Vietlott’s largest-ever jackpot

A man from Ho Chi Minh City has won Vietlott’s largest-ever lottery jackpot, valued at nearly 345 billion VND (approximately $13.5 million USD). This marks the highest payout in the history of Vietlott’s lottery in Vietnam.

Chinese woman detained at airport for smuggling undeclared gold into Vietnam

A Chinese national faces trial after trying to enter Vietnam with gold hidden on her body, bypassing customs.

Chef in Vietnam arrested for attempting to cook endangered pangolin

Authorities in Da Nang have arrested a restaurant chef for purchasing a critically endangered pangolin to prepare as a dish.

Gia Binh Airport to surpass Noi Bai, becomes North Vietnam’s largest hub

The airport will match Noi Bai in passenger capacity but will exceed it in area, according to a revised national plan.

Typhoon Wipha causes $535,000 in damages and injures two in Lam Dong

Heavy rain and tornadoes battered Lam Dong, damaging homes, crops, and infrastructure across 24 localities.

Floodwaters engulf cars in Thanh Hoa after heavy rains from Storm Wipha

As Storm No. 3 (Wipha) swept through Thanh Hoa, prolonged heavy rains caused widespread flooding, leaving numerous cars submerged in rising waters.

Vietnam’s bakers take top honors at 2025 “Battle of The Pastry & Bakery”

Vietnamese chefs have secured the highest title at the 2025 Battle of The Pastry & Bakery competition, marking a milestone for the country's bakery industry on the global culinary map.

Flights resume at Van Don and Cat Bi airports after storm delay

After a temporary closure due to Storm No. 3, the two international airports have reopened for aircraft operations as of noon on July 22.

Pharmaceutical firm fined $3,800 for roadside drug dumping in Da Nang

Central Pharmaceutical JSC No.3 found responsible for illegal roadside waste.

Body found near site of Vinh Xanh 58 shipwreck in Ha Long Bay

Authorities recover a male body near the Vinh Xanh 58 capsizing site as search efforts continue amid harsh weather conditions.

South Korean man jailed 14 years for stealing $100,000 from friend in Vietnam

Taking advantage of a friend's trust, Lee Hyunsoo used the safe code given to him by a fellow South Korean to steal $100,000, which he spent on gambling, paying off debts, and vacationing with his girlfriend.

Hanoi authorities propose fining author over controversial social media posts

Hanoi police have recommended an administrative penalty for Dang Hoang Giang after concluding his Facebook posts about Nha Nam’s director contained false information.

Hanoi car owners turn to courtyards and plazas for storm refuge

Shared spaces in Hanoi become impromptu storm shelters for cars amid heavy rain alerts.

Da Nang: Vendor fined after overcharging Lao tourists for grilled skewers

The local government in Da Nang has issued an administrative fine against a street vendor accused of overcharging a group of Lao tourists 760,000 VND (approximately USD 30) for several skewers.

Storm Wipha hits Hung Yen-Ninh Binh coast, rainfall shifts to central north

Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall with intense winds, bringing widespread heavy rain to Thanh Hoa and Nghe An.

Restaurant owner spends $2,100 a day to shield from Typhoon Wipha

Ahead of Typhoon Wipha, a seafood restaurant owner uses industrial containers to block wind.

Oversleeping spares family from fatal boat disaster in Ha Long Bay

A young family missed the doomed Vinh Xanh 58 cruise by mere minutes after falling asleep - an accident that ended up saving their lives.

Beekeepers drive 1,500km to save hives from Typhoon Wipha

Facing severe weather, Ninh Binh locals load hundreds of beehives onto trucks bound for Dong Nai to protect their bees.

Bridge cable snaps in Dien Bien, car with 3 passengers falls into river

Rapid response teams saved all passengers after a suspension bridge failed in Dien Bien.