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5,000 ecstasy pills hidden in diet food packets seized in Da Nang

Police in Da Nang have dismantled a transnational drug trafficking operation, seizing 5,000 ecstasy pills that had been cleverly concealed inside diet food packaging.

Hanoi chairman orders probe into false online claims about Vietjet

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh has directed authorities to take action against social media accounts spreading false information about Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company.

Ministry requests police probe in C.P. Vietnam food safety case

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MARD) has announced that it will request cooperation from the Ministry of Public Security to investigate the allegations surrounding C.P. Vietnam.

Buddha’s relics return to India after historic spiritual tour in Vietnam

After a month-long sacred journey through nine provinces, Buddha’s relics were ceremonially escorted back to India from Da Nang.

From 2030, high-pollution vehicles banned in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City

According to a draft roadmap for implementing new emission standards, starting January 1, 2030, all cars operating in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City must meet at least emission level 2 standards.

Vietnam destroys plush toys with dangerous chemical content

Authorities in Quang Ninh province have destroyed 1,914 Baby Three stuffed animals found to contain excessive levels of formaldehyde, a hazardous chemical, and lacking proof of origin.

Vietnamese man dies in suspected wild elephant attack

Authorities investigate the death of a 66-year-old man, believed to have been trampled while trying to drive away elephants.

Three C.P. Vietnam facilities in Soc Trang lack certification

A provincial inspection has found that three out of four C.P. Vietnam facilities are operating without valid food safety documentation.

Seven sinkholes shock northern Vietnam community

A series of sudden ground collapses near homes and a national highway has left residents in Bac Kan alarmed.

Buddha’s relic completes month-long spiritual journey in Vietnam

The sacred relic of the Buddha brought from India was enshrined in temples across Vietnam, touching millions with its spiritual presence.

Vietnam pharmacies caught selling fake drugs and banned supplements

Authorities across Vietnam are cracking down on counterfeit medicine and illicit supplements as dangerous products flood the market.

Kien Giang tasked with selecting investor for Phu Quoc airport expansion

Phu Quoc airport expansion moves forward with full local government authority.

Appeals trial of ex-FLC chairman to resume after health delay

Trinh Van Quyet and co-defendants will return to court on June 17 after repeated postponements due to health concerns.

Guarding history: Vietnam’s first all-female protection team

Vietnam’s all-female security team made history while protecting Thailand’s Prime Minister.

Nha Trang investigates viral clip of cyclo driver mistreating foreign tourist

Authorities in Nha Trang are working to verify reports of a cyclo driver behaving aggressively toward a foreign visitor.

Hau Giang investigates slaughterhouses linked to C.P. Vietnam

Hau Giang authorities suspect one local facility as the site of diseased pig images shared online.

British dad shares sweet culture shocks about Vietnamese neighbors

Nine months ago, when Kent Murphy and his family first moved to Da Nang, they found it difficult to adapt to Vietnam’s traffic, cuisine, and especially the curious habits of their neighbors.

Da Nang hosts Vietnamese eloquent finals for foreigners

The University of Foreign Languages – University of Da Nang won first prize at the final round of the first Vietnamese eloquent contest for foreigners in central Vietnam – Da Nang 2025.

Vietnam sees four daring bank robberies in just over a month

Four bank robberies across Vietnam in one month spark safety concerns and swift police action.

Hanoi pharmacies found selling fake drugs with dangerously low potency

Authorities in Hanoi have discovered counterfeit drugs in two local pharmacies, some containing as little as 6.3% of their labeled active ingredient.