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Investigation widens into unusual math results in northern Vietnam

Authorities have arrested a teacher and launched a criminal investigation after an extraordinary concentration of perfect mathematics scores was recorded at one examination center in northern Vietnam.

Vietnam busts two major football betting networks during World Cup

Authorities have broken up two major football betting syndicates that operated across multiple provinces during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Central Hanoi traffic to face restrictions on July 9 and 10

Hanoi will impose temporary road closures and traffic restrictions in the city center during celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the People's Public Security Force.

Vietnam may require ID verification to buy cigarettes

Vietnam is seeking tougher measures to reduce youth smoking through stricter retail regulations and stronger enforcement of age restrictions.

Police propose prosecution of 188 individuals in “Mr Pips” fraud case

Through their scheme, the suspects allegedly perpetrated 920 fraud cases, defrauding victims of more than 1.568 trillion VND (over 59.6 million USD).

Ho Chi Minh City moves to expand robotic surgery to gateway hospitals

HCM City plans to introduce robotic surgery at its gateway hospitals as part of a strategy to build a network of high-quality regional medical hubs, expanding public access to advanced healthcare while easing patient overload at inner-city hospitals.

DNA campaign revives hope for families of Vietnam's fallen soldiers

More than 50 years after losing his father in the war, one son is hoping modern DNA technology can finally answer a lifelong question.

Cao Dai ceremony reflects unity and community service in Vietnam

A traditional Cao Dai ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City marked the consolidation of the church's local organization following administrative restructuring while reaffirming its commitment to community service.

Tide reveals a hidden harvest for families in northern Vietnam

Coastal families in northern Vietnam harvest tiny don shellfish during low tide, earning extra income through a traditional livelihood passed down for generations.

Seven fallen soldiers' remains unearthed at Le Thi Rieng Park

Vietnam has begun recovering fallen soldiers' remains from a newly discovered wartime burial site beneath Le Thi Rieng Park (HCM City), where personal belongings have helped identify the first fallen serviceman.

Police seek full recovery of losses in vacation contract scam

The Ministry of Public Security has directed investigators to identify the entire network behind an alleged vacation ownership contract fraud scheme while making every effort to recover money taken from victims.

Vietnam monitors Super Typhoon Bavi as Maysak weakens

As Tropical Storm Maysak weakens after crossing southern China, attention has shifted to Super Typhoon Bavi, whose powerful circulation could influence weather over the East Sea.

Nearly 20,000 smuggling, counterfeit cases handled in H1

Market surveillance authorities across Vietnam processed nearly 20,000 cases involving smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods in the first six months of 2026, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Three sisters marry brothers of another family, creating unique familial ties

In Nghe An, Kieu Loan's marriage paved the way for a remarkable family bond. Years later, her brother and her cousin married her husband's younger siblings, transforming the two households into deeply connected double in-laws.

No immediate requirement for all travellers to file health declarations

The Ministry of Health has clarified that new regulations on health declarations for travellers entering and leaving Vietnam that take effect on July 1 do not impose a blanket requirement on all passengers.

Gia Lam – Nanning (China) railway services suspended until July 6

Vietnam Railways Corporation has announced the temporary suspension of international passenger train services between Gia Lam Station (Vietnam) and Nanning (China) due to heavy rain in China, in order to ensure operational safety.

Hai Phong deploys radar system to steer fishing vessels to safety

Hai Phong has intensified preparations for Storm Maysak, using a coastal radar system on Bach Long Vi special zone to track fishing vessels and help guide them to safe harbour.

Hunt continues for foreign mentor behind Mr Pips' US$60 million fraud network

The foreign "mentor" is believed to have taught Pham Duc Nam, better known as Mr Pips, the sophisticated methods used to orchestrate 920 fraud cases that allegedly defrauded victims of more than VND1.568 trillion (US$60 million).

Police dismantle major gambling rings worth nearly US$75 million

Police in Ninh Binh, Can Tho and Da Nang have dismantled several large-scale gambling and football betting networks with total transactions estimated at nearly VND2 trillion (about US$75 million).

Vietnam intensifies probe into holiday contract fraud scheme

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security has expanded its investigation into an alleged holiday contract fraud network, pledging to recover as much of the victims' money as possible while urging the public to remain vigilant.