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80th National Day: Events to highlight nation's key achievements

Numerous commemorative activities highlighting the national remarkable achievements will be held nationwide in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

Additional emergency relief approved for flood-hit provinces

The emergency assistance is aimed at helping stabilise local lives and address consequences following the recent devastating floods in Dien Bien and Nghe An.

Behind bars: Charity-masked gang bosses Duong “Nhue” and Minh “Sam”

Criminal empires masked as goodwill ventures fall as Vietnamese authorities dismantle their grip on real estate and markets.

Bravery in the flood: Village chief saves 90 lives in Dien Bien

Facing a flash flood at midnight, Mua A Thi risked his life to lead a mass evacuation, earning national praise.

Trafficking ring exposed as airport bust reveals newborn-for-sale operation

An airport security check led to the shocking uncovering of a baby trafficking ring, where 12 newborns were illegally sold under the guise of adoption.

Hanoi café glows red to celebrate 80th National Day, draws photo enthusiasts

A Hanoi café adorned in red flags and banners is drawing crowds who travel miles for the perfect National Day snapshot.

New legal move to fight Vietnam’s birth rate crisis

With fertility below replacement level for three years, Vietnam adopts flexible population policies to stabilize its future.

Vietnam’s first submarine regiment marks 29 years of silent strength

Regiment 196, Vietnam’s first submarine unit, stands as a silent yet strategic force defending national sovereignty beneath the sea.

Online kidnapping scams prompt Ho Chi Minh City to launch task force

As online kidnapping scams targeting students grow more sophisticated, the Criminal Police Division (PC02) of the HCM City Police Department has launched a dedicated task force, led by Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Trung Hoa, to combat this threat.

Raising ‘giant rats’, Da Nang farmer earns $8,000 yearly from simple model

Once struggling to make ends meet, a man from rural Da Nang has found success raising bamboo rats - rodents often nicknamed “giant rats.” Through persistence and learning from failure, his farm now brings in a steady income of around $8,000 per year.

Street racers leave trail of tragedy across Vietnam's capital

Hanoi’s streets are haunted by deadly teen racing gangs whose crimes have left families mourning and communities afraid.

Measures to control African swine fever enhanced

There have been more than 970 outbreaks of African swine fever in more than 710 communes and wards across the country since the beginning of this year, reported the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Silver-haired Hien: From gifted student to feared ganglord

Once a bright student, Nguyen Manh Hien - known as “Silver-haired Hien” - later became one of the most feared gang leaders in Thanh Hoa province. His transformation from a promising youth to a notorious outlaw reveals a dark turn in a turbulent life.

Ministry investigates link between regulators and fake health products

Vietnamese police promise zero tolerance after exposing major food fraud networks involving state officials.

DNA-damaged sperm linked to rise in male infertility

The rate of male infertility is increasing rapidly and affecting younger age groups. One major culprit: sperm DNA fragmentation, which is also a hidden cause of failure in assisted reproduction.

Interpol-wanted fraud suspect arrested in Vietnam, extradited to China

Huang Yue, wanted for international fraud, was captured in Khanh Hoa while posing as a tourist.

Government to investigate stalled 32-story tower in Ho Chi Minh City

The long-abandoned HH1 building by Vietsovpetro will undergo inspection after nearly 10 years of inactivity.

Vietnam ready to deploy air support to flood-hit northern provinces

The government has approved nearly $10 million to aid Son La, Dien Bien, and Nghe An.

HCM City task force cracks two 'virtual kidnapping' cases in a single night

In a single night, the “online kidnapping” task force of the Criminal Police Division, Ho Chi Minh City Police, successfully rescued two male university students from sophisticated virtual extortion schemes.

Safety inspection flights conducted at Long Thanh International Airport

The Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM), in collaboration with relevant units, has conducted safety inspection flights at Long Thanh International Airport to evaluate air navigation procedures and verify operational readiness.