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Food safety crackdown launched on stimulants, fake inputs

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) has launched a high-priority campaign to crack down on the abuse of growth stimulants in fruit production and the excessive use of chemicals in food processing to artificially enhance weight.

Bai Dinh Pagoda welcomes Buddha relic in grand ceremony

From early morning, thousands of residents from Ninh Binh and neighboring provinces gathered at Bai Dinh Pagoda to witness the ceremonial procession and veneration of the sacred relic of Shakyamuni Buddha.

Vietnam to resume cross-border trains with China

The Vietnam Railways Corporation is scheduled to resume international passenger train service between Vietnam and China on May 25, with trains operating between Gia Lam Station and Nanning, China.

Fake boot camp page with blue tick scams Vietnamese parent

Scammers run ads from “verified” pages to exploit trust and extract money from parents.

Former State President Tran Duc Luong passes away

Despite the dedicated treatment provided by the Party, the State, a team of professors and medical doctors, and the devoted care of his family, his advanced age and declining health ultimately led to his passing.

Foreign tourist in Phu Quoc fined for letting child steer motorbike

A viral video shows a tourist riding without a helmet and allowing a child to drive on a public road.

Flash flood sweeps away 7 students in Quang Ninh: 2 dead, 2 missing

A tragic flash flood incident in Quang Ninh Province has left two students dead and two others missing, after seven children were swept away while swimming in a local stream.

Le Tung Van sentenced to 3 years for incest, total sentence now 8 years

In a closed-door first-instance trial held on the morning of May 21, the People’s Court of Duc Hoa District (Long An Province) sentenced 93-year-old Le Tung Van to three years in prison for the crime of incest.

General Nguyen Van Vien: life-and-death battle against drug crime

Nguyen Van Vien graduated from the Peoples’ Police Academy majoring in police economics, but his career shifted from major crime investigations to a tough fight against drug crime.

HCM City to extend East-West Boulevard to Long An

The extended road will connect National Highway 1 (the intersection with Vo Van Kiet Street) in HCM City to the border between Long An and HCM City.

Hanoi to launch integrate e-ticket for public transport from Sept. 2

The system will be connected with multiple transaction kinds in the future, he said, adding the capital city approved the adoption of the multi-model e-ticket system using IT service leasing.

Experts oppose proposed $7,800 traffic fines in Vietnam

Calls to increase fines to 200 million VND meet opposition from traffic experts and lawmakers.

Vietnam - India Buddhist exhibition reveals journey of spiritual exchange

Held at Tam Chuc Pagoda, this cultural exhibition showcases how Buddhist teachings traveled and took root in Vietnam.

Lien Khuong Airport to close for 6 months for major runway upgrade

The airport in Lam Dong will undergo USD 41.3 million in renovations, including a runway extension to 3,250 meters.

Phu Quoc airport officer suspended after tearing tourist’s boarding pass

A Taiwanese tourist’s boarding pass was torn by an immigration officer, sparking outrage and suspension.

Hanoi approves land use expansion in Hoan Kiem with new projects

Hanoi has added four new projects to Hoan Kiem District’s 2025 land use plan, including the expansion of Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, the site of the iconic “Shark Jaw” building.

Grandmother, 90, goes viral for climbing over gate to sneak out

A 30-second video showing a 90-year-old woman in Yen Bai climbing over a gate with the help of a ladder to sneak out of her house has gone viral online, stirring both amusement and concern.

Man arrested for assaulting South African tourist with beer bottle in Bui Vien

Tran Gia Huy, a suspect involved in a group assault in which a foreign male tourist was struck on the head with a beer bottle in Bui Vien Street, Ho Chi Minh City, has been urgently arrested by the police.

Bribes, fake stamps, and 55,000 illegal certificates exposed

Former Director of the National Center for Judicial Records, Hoang Quoc Hung, along with his former personal driver, allegedly accepted over 43 billion VND ($1.7 million) in bribes to illegally process more than 55,000 judicial record certificates.

60 tons of bean sprouts tainted with banned chemicals discovered in Bac Giang

Since the beginning of the year, a facility in Bac Giang run by Nguyen Van Tan has reportedly produced and distributed approximately 60 tons of bean sprouts containing banned growth stimulants.