Vietnam is ramping up child safety measures after two tragic drowning incidents claimed the lives of nine students in less than a week.

A large-scale police operation has begun in Ho Chi Minh City as part of the city’s goal of becoming drug-free by 2030.

A major copyright crackdown in Vietnam has led to criminal charges against BH Media, singer Quang Lap and several entertainment operators.

HCMC police have confirmed that viral claims about a fake HIV prevention drug ring were based on fabricated social media posts created for online engagement.

The Ministry of Construction has proposed raising advance compensation for passengers affected by flight delays and cancellations by 25% and adding vouchers and airline loyalty points as accepted forms of payment.

The Global Connect Vietnam France (GCVF) association was officially launched in France on May 16 with the aim of connecting Vietnamese intellectuals, experts and entrepreneurs in France and Europe.

Japan has become the first overseas venue to host a Vietnamese language proficiency test based on unified standards issued by Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), marking a new step in the internationalisation of the language.

The event marked the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890–2026) and looked ahead to the 50th anniversary of Saigon-Gia Dinh being officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City (July 2, 1976–2026).

The “I Love My Fatherland” journey will span seven stages across historical and cultural sites and “red addresses” nationwide. There will be a combination of education on traditions, field-based programmes, and digital communications.

The Ministry of Public Security’s Investigation Security Agency on May 15 initiated criminal proceedings against five cases involving alleged copyright and related rights infringement at several companies and organisations.

The historic campus of Hanoi University of Pharmacy at 19 Le Thanh Tong Street is set to be preserved under a “living heritage” model aimed at balancing historical conservation with the continuation of academic life.

Even without physical contact, “online jealousy attacks” can still cause serious harm to victims while exposing perpetrators to legal risks.

Many child abuse cases in Vietnam continue for extended periods without being detected or reported, according to officials from the Ministry of Health.

More than 9.3 billion VND (nearly 353,000 USD) were raised for supporting victims of Agent Orange/dioxin in 2025, heard a press briefing in Hanoi on May 15.

In Hanoi - long celebrated as a land of “a thousand years of civilization” - religious landmarks have always been deeply intertwined with urban life.

Police in Thanh Hoa Province and authorities in Laos’ Houaphanh Province have jointly dismantled a transnational drug trafficking network, seizing 23.4kg of narcotics and precursor substances.

Fifty-six Vietnamese nationals were handed over by Lao authorities amid an investigation into online gambling and money laundering networks.

Hanoi’s new master plan outlines ambitious infrastructure goals, from relocating interprovincial bus terminals to building an airport city in the south.

Hanoi plans to provide financial support ranging from VND5 million to VND20 million ($190-$770), depending on eligibility groups, to encourage residents to replace gasoline-powered motorbikes with electric vehicles.

Experts believe the Red River mega boulevard project could turn Hanoi into one of Asia’s most distinctive riverfront capitals while preserving the cultural soul of northern Vietnam.