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Vietnamese seniors live longer but not healthier, says health expert

Despite longer lifespans, most Vietnamese over 64 suffer from multiple chronic illnesses.

Vietnam ends school suspension as a disciplinary measure

Disciplinary action in Vietnamese schools now emphasizes education and family collaboration, not exclusion.

Hanoi plans beer museum on prime factory land in Ba Dinh

The Hanoi city government is reviewing a proposal to build a Hanoi Beer Museum on a prime piece of land at 183 Hoang Hoa Tham Street, currently home to the Hanoi Beer Factory.

Former National Assembly official sentenced in Thuan An corruption case

Former Deputy Chief of the Office of the National Assembly, Pham Thai Ha, has been sentenced to five years and six months in prison for abusing his position and power to seek personal gain.

Life sentences for five Laotians trafficking 100kg of meth into Vietnam

Five Laotian men were sentenced to life imprisonment for smuggling nearly 100kg of methamphetamine into Vietnam in exchange for money.

Health ministry investigates fake kidney stone procedures with broken machine

Doctors at Tay Nguyen hospital allegedly billed for laser treatments never performed.

Hanoi traffic woes: Cars vs. motorbikes and the battle for road space

As cars dominate the streets and motorbikes weave through gaps, who’s really to blame for Hanoi’s chaotic traffic?

Thanh Hoa woman with one arm works swiftly, overcomes challenges

Unwilling to be limited by her missing arm, a young Thanh Hoa woman was determined to learn how to do everything, believing “If others can do it, I can too.”

Should a monorail be built along the Red River in the north?

Planning for the two banks of the Red River requires a study of the "damages" that have occurred to the river not only in the past 25 years but also in the next 25 years.

Vietnam records 230 daily deaths from tobacco-related diseases

The health ministry launches a campaign to build smoke-free hospitals as Vietnam reports 84,500 tobacco deaths a year.

Vietnam urged to update policies for ethnic minority employment

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment calls for practical policies to support businesses creating jobs in disadvantaged regions.

Gambling debt leads to violent abduction of two Chinese men in Da Nang

Two Chinese nationals were rescued by police in Da Nang after being illegally detained and physically assaulted due to massive gambling debts incurred at a local casino.

Thunderstorms force 30 flights to circle, 5 diverted from Noi Bai

Severe weather at Noi Bai reduced visibility to just 300 meters, forcing dozens of flights to delay or divert.

Family builds home on wrong land, refuses court order to vacate

Despite admitting they built on land owned by another party, a family in Hai Phong continues to complete and live in a two-story house, has offered to buy the land, and has filed an appeal against the court’s ruling.

Traffic chief: Cars and bikes must not share lanes if we want safety

According to Major General Do Thanh Binh, Director of the Traffic Police Department, Hanoi’s Nguyen Trai Street can be restructured into six lanes with separated traffic flows for cars and motorbikes to improve safety and reduce congestion.

Runaway truck crashes into banana market, kills 3, injures 9 in Quang Tri

Brake failure sent a delivery truck crashing into a busy roadside market in Quang Tri, leaving three dead and nine injured in a horrific accident.

Phu Quoc land scandal: Journalists prosecuted for extortion plot

The An Giang Provincial Police Department has prosecuted a group of journalists for multiple counts of extortion involving billions of dong, stirring public concern about media ethics and criminal abuse of press credentials.

New emergency hotline launched to receive disaster-related information

An emergency hotline – 112 – has been put into operation to receive information about incidents, natural disasters, risks, and requests for assistance from organisations and individuals nationwide.

Hanoi strengthens power grid safety amid storm season

With forecasters warning of a complicated storm season this year, the Hanoi Power Corporation (EVNHANOI) has taken proactive steps to ensure the safety of the power grid and maintain continuous, stable electricity supply across the capital.

Contactless NAPAS card payment system launched on buses

By using NAPAS cards, passengers no longer need to purchase paper tickets or load money onto separate cards, thus reducing boarding times, queues, and the use of cash.