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Vietnam pilots first Smart Police Station by Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake

Vietnam’s first pilot Smart Police Station has been installed by Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake, offering 24/7 multilingual services ranging from incident reporting to emergency SOS calls.

Russian tourist killed after bus hits truck on Vietnam expressway

A Russian woman was killed after a passenger bus slammed into a truck that had stopped in the emergency lane of the Phan Thiet-Dau Giay Expressway.

UAVs help detect violations, ease traffic bottlenecks in Hanoi

The capital city of Hanoi is piloting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to detect traffic and urban order violations and help ease congestion, initially in Hoan Kiem and Tay Ho wards.

Fake Gucci, Hermes goods expose counterfeit fashion network in Vietnam

Recent police cases across Vietnam have uncovered thousands of counterfeit fashion products, exposing a supply chain stretching from shops and social media to warehouses and factories.

Young people rethink marriage and childbearing

At 31, with a stable job in Hanoi earning nearly VND30 million per month, Hoang and his girlfriend have been together for almost six years. Urged to marry, he continually asks for delays, leaving both families anxious.

More than 1,700 war martyrs’ remains recovered

More than 1,700 remains of fallen soldiers have been recovered under a nationwide campaign to accelerate the search, recovery and identification of war martyrs’ remains, according to the national steering committee.

Free bus fares drive sharp rise in ridership in Ho Chi Minh City

Bus ridership in Ho Chi Minh City has surged since free fares were introduced on 134 routes more than a month ago, encouraging more residents to turn to public transport.

Eight mass graves uncovered at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City

Eight mass graves containing the remains of war martyrs have been uncovered at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, as search teams continue efforts to recover and identify remains of fallen soldiers.

32nd Our Lady of La Vang pilgrimage opens in central Vietnam

The 32nd Our Lady of La Vang Pilgrimage opened in Quang Tri Province on August 13, beginning three days of religious and cultural activities at one of Vietnam's most important Catholic pilgrimage sites.

LED-lit kites mistaken for drones disrupt 21 flights at Tan Son Nhat

Three illuminated kites flying about 400 meters above the ground were mistaken for drones near Tan Son Nhat International Airport, prompting a temporary halt to takeoffs and landings and affecting 21 flights.

Vietnam seizes 1.2 tons of ivory concealed in African timber shipment

Vietnamese authorities have uncovered 1.193 tons of elephant ivory and nearly 80kg of animal bones concealed in specially modified timber crates inside three containers shipped from the Republic of Congo to Quy Nhon Port.

Hanoi pushes faster progress on seven Red River bridges

Seven Red River bridge projects have received all land within their designated boundaries as Hanoi targets completion around July 2027.

HCM City launches psychological, social support places for children, families

In its initial phase, the office will focus on providing psychological support for children and families facing difficulties, while gradually expanding its network of experts and support services.

How two drone sightings threw 73 Tan Son Nhat flights into disarray

The impact of two drone sightings at Tan Son Nhat stretched far beyond the airport, triggering airborne holding, diversions and departure delays affecting 73 flights.

Ho Chi Minh City to integrate IoT into smart transport infrastructure

HCM City will integrate IoT sensors and smart monitoring into transport infrastructure to improve traffic safety and detect violations.

Hanoi Train Street cafe owner penalized after tourist’s close call

A tourist escaped injury after a passing train struck her phone on Hanoi’s Train Street, prompting authorities to penalize a cafe owner and step up safety enforcement.

Tan Son Nhat temporarily restricts flights after UAV sighting

From 11:14am to 12:14pm UTC, equivalent to 6:14pm to 7:14pm local time, take-offs and landings at Tan Son Nhat International Airport were temporarily restricted due to the sighting of a UAV near an air route.

Vietnamese women risk burnout as multiple roles leave little time for themselves

The pressure to succeed at work while caring for children, parents and the household is leaving many women exhausted without realizing they have crossed their limits.

Vietnam considers three-wheeled EVs for waste and firefighting

Electric three-wheelers could soon be tested in Vietnam for waste collection, deliveries and firefighting support under a proposal from the Ministry of Public Security.

256 fallen soldiers' remains found at Ho Chi Minh City park

The Ho Chi Minh City Command says a recovery team has found 11 more sets of remains of fallen soldiers in a second burial trench at Le Thi Rieng Park, bringing the total recovered to 256, along with 151 sets of artifacts.