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Floods wipe out peach trees in Thai Nguyen, farmers call for aid

After severe flooding in Thai Nguyen, hundreds of households lost entire peach gardens, with damage totaling tens of billions of dong.

Gia Lai authorities raid factory over fake coffee production

Police in Gia Lai have detained a company director for allegedly producing and selling counterfeit coffee involving several tons of ingredients and finished goods.

Vietnam faces rising cancer drug costs, some over $500,000 annually

Cancer treatment costs in Vietnam are soaring, with some drugs now exceeding $500,000 a year.

Heavy rain and rising floods hit central region of Vietnam

Torrential rain and rising floods are affecting the central region, particularly Hue and Da Nang cities, where river levels continue to surge, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Khanh Hoa proposes $408mil. sea-crossing bridge to boost southern connectivity

Khanh Hoa province plans to construct a major coastal road project featuring a 4-kilometer sea-crossing bridge to connect Cam Ranh Airport with key southern economic hubs.

HCM City eyes Covid-19 memorial and park on 4-hectare golden land plot

The city plans to repurpose a long-idle government guesthouse site into a public space with a pandemic memorial and underground infrastructure.

TikToker arrested for mocking northern flood aid and insulting southerners

A 30-year-old man from Ninh Binh was arrested for publishing inflammatory videos aimed at dividing public sentiment.

Singapore provides emergency relief to flood-hit residents in Tuyen Quang

Earlier, the Singapore Red Cross provided a relief package worth 50,000 SGD (around 38,500 USD) to the Vietnam Red Cross Society to support emergency assistance in the provinces of Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen, Lang Son, and Nghe An.

11 years, 91 donations, and a stranger saved

From March 2014 to now, Tran Thi Hien has steadily maintained blood and platelet donation activities, contributing her small strength to give more patients hope for living.

Fake doctors scam over $700,000 through illegal clinic in HCM City

A group of scammers with no medical qualifications, including one with only a veterinary technician degree, posed as doctors and directly administered injections and IV fluids to unsuspecting patients.

Ho Chi Minh City plans USD 120M upgrade to replace 120-year-old bridge

To ease congestion in the southern gateway and align urban planning along the Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Construction has proposed a key infrastructure project worth nearly USD 120 million.

Ho Chi Minh City couple caught producing fake Chanel, Gucci perfumes

Ho Chi Minh City police have successfully dismantled a large-scale counterfeit operation producing and selling fake high-end perfumes, seizing nearly 20,000 bottles labeled as Chanel, Gucci, Versace, Dior, Burberry, and others.

Vietnam begins national review of motor vehicle and license data

Vietnamese traffic police are verifying and syncing vehicle and license data with the national ID system to prevent fraud and ensure legal accuracy.

Vietnam’s medical sector eyes $24M annual savings through test result sharing

In Vietnam, annual spending on diagnostic and laboratory tests amounts to approximately 30 trillion VND (around USD 1.22 billion).

Phu Quoc to build 18km electric train line with $366M investment

An Giang has approved a nearly $366 million urban rail project in Phu Quoc, aimed at developing modern public transport ahead of APEC 2027.

Severe tides flood Ho Chi Minh City, residents say it's the worst in a decade

Tidal waters rapidly surged over the Thanh Da embankment in Binh Quoi Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, catching residents off guard. Some locals shared that they hadn’t seen such severe flooding in the past decade.

Typhoon aftermath kills 7, causes over $520 million in damage in Thai Nguyen

Prolonged heavy rains triggered by the remnants of Typhoon No. 11 have led to historic flooding in Thai Nguyen province, leaving seven people dead, displacing thousands, and causing widespread destruction.

Celebrity couple arrested in $327,000 bribery and counterfeit supplement scandal

Luong Bang Quang and Ngan 98 face criminal charges for bribery and selling counterfeit weight-loss products, in a case that has shocked Vietnam’s entertainment world.

Controversy grows over request for land-title photocopies in Hanoi

Hanoi’s recent request for citizens to submit photocopies of so do (land-use right certificates) and ID cards has sparked controversy. The Department of Land Administration noted that implementation may vary across localities.

Hanoi police move to ensure traffic order for Hanoi Convention signing ceremony

An overall plan has been developed with the ultimate goal of ensuring absolute safety for Party and State leaders, international delegations, and participants while maintaining orderly and uninterrupted traffic across the city.