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Ninh Binh room found buried in trash after tenant vanishes

A former student left behind a staggering amount of waste, shocking the landlord and community.

Indian couple names daughter 'Vietnam', travels 100km for digital ID

Their love for Vietnam inspired a unique name and a journey to register for the VNeID system.

Nha Trang visitor fined for viral ‘fear of police’ video

A female tourist who posted a video describing her "fear" of being stopped by traffic police in Nha Trang has been fined $196 by the Khanh Hoa Provincial Police for spreading false information.

Summer downpour floods Da Nang, halts traffic citywide

An unexpected downpour struck Da Nang on the night of July 5, submerging several downtown streets and causing widespread traffic paralysis as vehicles broke down in the floodwaters.

Foreigners in Vietnam can now register for level-2 VNeID accounts

Immigration offices in Ho Chi Minh City are processing hundreds of electronic ID applications under new guidelines.

Former Phu Tho official accused of gambling over USD 7 million

Ho Dai Dung, once a provincial vice chairman, has been charged in a major illegal gambling case tied to a Hanoi-based club.

Laughing gas overdose leaves South Korean man unconscious in HCMC

The man was found unconscious in the middle of a city street. He had no identification, was alone, and had multiple bodily injuries along with deep cognitive dysfunction.

Land conversion fees shock homeowners, ministry responds

Surging costs for converting land use rights leave residents confused as authorities call for fairer pricing.

Vietnam to implement nationwide motorbike emissions testing from 2027

The emissions inspection will begin in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, then expand nationwide by 2030.

Da Nang builds helicopter zones in remote areas for storm response

New helipads in Vietnam’s highlands will aid in food delivery and emergency rescue during floods.

Fast-track digital ID for foreigners in Khanh Hoa

Foreigners in Khanh Hoa enjoy swift digital ID registration, completed in under 10 minutes with full police support.

Woman climbs power pole, walks on wire, falls to her death

Authorities rushed to cut power as a woman climbed a 10-meter pole and walked on live wires before falling.

Drone hero saves two kids from raging river in Gia Lai

A quick-thinking farmer used his heavy-duty drone to rescue two children trapped in fast-rising floodwaters.

Vietnam Summer Camp 2025 promotes cultural connection, national unity

Running from July 13 - 26, the 2025 camp’s itinerary includes visits to historic and cultural sites like Cu Chi Tunnels, Kon Tum Prison Relic Site, and Quang Tri Martyrs’ Monument.

9.2% minimum wage increase falls short of rising living costs

The proposed minimum wage increases of 8.3 percent and 9.2 percent are higher than the 2024 adjustment, but compared to the rising costs of childcare, housing and healthcare, they remain insignificant.

Nearly 28,000 workers receive severance benefits under Gov't decree

As of June 30, about 29.8 trillion VND had been disbursed, including 7.6 trillion VND for people working at central agencies and 22.2 trillion VND for those at local governments.

Phuc Son Group pays 29.3 million USD to fully cover damages

Phuc Son Group on July 3 made an additional payment of 768 billion VND (approximately 29.3 million USD) to remedy damages in the criminal case involving its Chairman Nguyen Van Hau.

More than 200 foreigners granted Level-2 e-ID accounts in Dong Nai province

The Immigration Division of southern Dong Nai province has issued Level-2 electronic identification (e-ID) accounts to over 200 foreign residents during the first two days of implementation.

Elderly shipper turns down community help, touches many hearts online

Seeing 76-year-old man working as a deliveryman to support his son’s education, the online community has rallied to offer him financial help, but he has firmly declined.

Foreign woman avoids death penalty in Vietnam drug case

A foreign defendant who was caught bringing over 3.5 kg of heroin into Vietnam has been spared the death penalty thanks to recent amendments to Vietnam’s Penal Code.