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Digital health insurance codes replace cards in Vietnam from July

Vietnam is introducing a digital health insurance code system on July 1 to replace traditional health cards and boost transparency.

Parents spend big to help overweight kids slim down during summer

Taking advantage of the summer break, many parents are spending tens of millions of dong on gym memberships with personal trainers or online coaching programs in hopes of helping their children lose weight.

Livestream seller arrested for $2.8 million sales, over $40K in tax evasion

A Vung Tau woman has been detained for evading over $40,000 in taxes from her livestream sales, totaling more than $2.8 million.

From July 1, 87 cities across Vietnam will no longer exist

Starting July 1, Vietnam will implement a streamlined two-level government, eliminating the district level.

Record-breaking floods hit Vietnam as 2025’s first storm turns extreme

Meteorologists report historic rainfall and extreme floods, calling the storm’s behavior unprecedented.

FLC appeals trial reopens, Trinh Van Quyet still absent

Despite several defendants being escorted to court early, former FLC Group Chairman Trinh Van Quyet was once again absent as the appeals trial resumed on June 17.

Viral TikTok couple arrested amid fake syrup sales probe

More than 800,000 products were sold through the “Hai Sen Family” social media platforms, including over 100,000 boxes of the “Hai Be appetite syrup” – now declared counterfeit.

Cutting construction procedures to boost business environment

Reducing red tape in the construction sector is expected to create a more transparent, efficient and business-friendly environment, according to experts.

Vietnamese women abroad unite to affirm cultural values in digital era

A forum in Hungary brought together over 300 delegates to celebrate and empower Vietnamese women across Europe.

Vietnamese language proficiency exam in Japan sees record participation

The 8th Vietnamese language proficiency exam took place on June 15 at the Japan College of Foreign Languages in Tokyo. It featured six levels, from the introductory Pre-Level 6 up to Level 1.

No-fly, restricted zones for unmanned aircraft announced

From June 15, information on no-fly and restricted zones UAVs and other flying craft in Vietnam's airspace is available on the ministry's portal at http://cambay.mod.gov.vn.

Lao Cai authorities face scrutiny over decade-old unpaid business debts

After a decade of waiting, a small business owner says local officials still haven't paid their bills.

Police clear Hanoi’s Train Street cafés after near-tragic train incident

Tourists were escorted away after a man nearly fell under a passing train while filming.

Inside Vietnam’s photojournalism arms race: DSLR vs. mirrorless

Photojournalists invest hundreds of millions of dong in camera gear to stay competitive in the digital age.

Unprecedented June floods hit central Vietnam as storm tracks defy norms

Storm Wutip triggered rare mid-year floods and record rainfall across central Vietnam, defying seasonal expectations.

Former Thanh Hoa vice chairman indicted over FLC project violations

Nguyen Duc Quyen and three others face legal action over land management irregularities tied to a high-profile FLC development.

Close call: Western tourist nearly hit by train at Hanoi’s rail café street

A video has gone viral on social media showing a foreign male tourist narrowly avoiding being run over by a train while distractedly filming on Hanoi’s popular trackside café street.

Saved in Vietnam: Polish tourist survives near-fatal aortic rupture

A Polish traveler was rushed to Hanoi’s Bach Mai Hospital with a deadly aneurysm and survived thanks to a high-stakes emergency surgery.

40,000 to join Vietnam’s National Day celebration in Ba Dinh Square

With 40,000 expected participants, the capital is setting the stage for a landmark celebration on September 2.

Health Ministry condemns improper disposal of recalled drugs in Da Nang

Health Ministry clarifies legal procedures after banned medicine found at Da Nang landfill.