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Counterfeit health supplements targeting infants uncovered in Vietnam

Authorities are investigating a fake supplement ring led by a Hanoi-based firm producing fake children’s products like BABY SHARK and Medi Kid Calcium K2.

Ho Chi Minh City display reimagines victory with upside-down tank

At Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Ho Chi Minh City, a display of Bach Dang wooden stakes and a three-ton tank suspended upside-down has become a major attraction, especially among young visitors eager to take photos.

Vietnam prepares safety zones for Ninh Thuan nuclear plants

Ninh Thuan Province is currently consulting with central ministries to determine the minimum safe distance between residential areas and the planned sites for two nuclear power plants before construction begins.

Saigon, 1975: The soldier who escorted Duong Van Minh to surrender

A soldier shares his gripping account of the battle that led to the historic surrender on April 30.

Bold bank robbers in Hanoi learn crime doesn’t pay

In recent years, Hanoi has witnessed a number of brazen bank robberies. While the suspects often attempted to flee the scene, police forces consistently managed to apprehend them swiftly.

Naming new communes? Avoid numbers, honor history

As Vietnam reshapes its map, experts stress that new place names should reflect heritage - not just fit data systems.

India to airlift sacred Buddha relics to Vietnam for Vesak 2025

India’s government will officially transport sacred Buddha relics - recognized as national treasures - to Vietnam by military aircraft, marking a spiritual highlight of the 2025 United Nations Day of Vesak hosted by Vietnam.

Over 30 million USD to be presented as gifts to national contributors

This nationwide expression of gratitude will be disbursed on April 30, at the same time with the Reunification Day celebrations.

Human-like skeletons found in Nghe An cave spark investigation

Authorities in Nghe An have cordoned off a cave in the Len Chua area (Nghia Thanh Commune, Nghia Dan District) after discovering what appears to be multiple human skeletons inside.

Counterfeit milk scandal shakes Vietnam’s food safety system

Nearly 600 counterfeit powdered milk brands targeting patients and infants have been exposed, revealing a fraudulent network that earned up to $19.6 million and highlighted major regulatory lapses in product quality oversight and post-market checks.

Doctors and influencers under fire for endorsing fake milk powder

In cases of false advertising, violators may face administrative fines or even criminal charges, said Major General Hoang Anh Tuyen.

Former deputy minister to face trial in Vietnam’s rare earth mining scandal

According to the Hanoi People’s Court, former Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Linh Ngoc and several other defendants will stand trial on May 12 in a first-instance hearing.

Vietnam targets groundbreaking for high-speed rail by end of 2026

The North-South high-speed railway project is expected to begin construction before December 31, 2026.

Vietnamese workers earn big by working through national holidays

Choosing to work during April 30 - May 1 holiday pays off, as many earn 3-4 times their usual wages.

Jail term of 6-7 years proposed for former deputy minister in solar energy case

A prison sentence of six to seven years was proposed for former Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Hoang Quoc Vuong for "abusing position and power while performing duties" in a solar power case.

Two education icons honored for shaping post-war Ho Chi Minh City

Professors Tran Van Giau and Dang Luong Mo have been recognized for their exceptional contributions to the development of Ho Chi Minh City between 1975 and 2025, as part of a celebration honoring 60 distinguished individuals.

The pilot who flew above Saigon on Vietnam’s day of victory

Fifty years after the historic aerial parade, former pilot Nguyen Van Nghia returned to Bien Hoa Air Base and recalled the moment he led a roaring squadron of MiG-21 jets over Ho Chi Minh City on the day of victory.

Vietnam urged to fast-track Personal Data Protection Law

While experts and business representatives agree that Vietnam urgently needs a Personal Data Protection Law, many also raised concerns about the challenges of compliance and proposed adjustments to make the legislation more practical and feasible.

Vietnam cracks down on counterfeit cosmetics on TikTok, Facebook

The Ministry of Health is stepping up inspections on social platforms and e-commerce sites to eliminate fake or unlicensed beauty products.

Local university debuts Vietnamese culture education for foreigners

The Vietnamese comprehensive culture programme, in English, will include two semesters to develop Vietnamese language proficiency and provide foreigners with knowledge about Vietnamese geography, history, art and socio-economics.