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Traffic violations persist despite police efforts, alcohol offences high

In the first six months of this year, out of over 2.1 million road, rail and waterway traffic violations, there were over 501,000 cases of drink driving, accounting for 19,85 per cent of all violations.

HCM City police launch campaign against modified motor vehicles

The HCM City Traffic Safety Committee has launched a campaign to inspect self-modified three- and four-wheel motor vehicles in the city.

American tourist rescued after falling into pit in Phu Tho

A joint effort by local residents and police in Phu Tho led to the dramatic rescue of an American tourist from a deep pit.

VN employee wins Japan's 7-Eleven customer service contest

A Vietnamese employee has won a national contest on customer service of 7-Eleven Japan – the biggest chain of convenience stores in Japan.

Da Nang plans for a number of large transport projects

The central city of Da Nang has plans for a number of big infrastructure projects including moving the railway station, building bridge across the Han River and building tunnels through the airport, said the municipal people’s committee.

Fifteen new substances added to the banned list of narcotics and precursors

The Government has issued a decree amending and supplementing the list of narcotics, adding 15 new substances which are banned.

HCM City to spend additional $114m for poverty reduction

The HCM City People's Committee has submitted a proposal to provide an additional allocation of nearly VNĐ2.9 trillion (US$114 million) for the city’s sustainable poverty reduction programme for the 2021-25 period.

Cyanide found in food of 6 dead Vietnamese, American citizens in Thailand

Thai authorities have found cyanide not only in tea, but also in food in a hotel room in Bangkok, where six people, four Vietnamese and two Americans of Vietnamese, were found dead, reported local media.

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai CEO's home searched: Boxes of documents seized

Authorities conduct a thorough search of Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan's residence, removing boxes of documents.

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai CEO arrested in state asset misuse probe

Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan, CEO of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai group, has been detained for violating state asset management regulations.

HCM City court begins trial of corruption case at Vietnam Register

The People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City on July 18 commenced the first-instance trial of a case involving 254 defendants related to the Vietnam Register (VR), its local registration centres and sub-departments.

Quang Ninh to mark Navy's first victory against US forces

A ceremony will be held in the northern province of Quang Ninh to commemorate martyrs and people who died in the first victory of the Vietnam People’s Navy against the US forces in 1964.

VietNamNet extends exclusive partnership with VietNamNet Media JSC until 2027

VietNamNet Media JSC continues to be the exclusive partner for advertising, media, event organization, and copyright services for VietNamNet Newspaper.

Authorities raid home of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai's CEO in major investigation

Green-plated vehicles and dozens of police officers appeared in front of the house of Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan, CEO of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC, on Tran Quoc Thao Street, District 3, HCM City this morning.

Details emerge in deaths of six Vietnamese nationals in Bangkok

The autopsies of the six Vietnamese nationals who died in Bangkok have been completed. Unless further investigation is required by the police, the victims' families will soon be able to claim the bodies.

Too many barriers in organ donation and transplantation, say experts

Vietnam recorded about 1,000 people receiving organ transplants in 2023, making Vietnam a country with the most people receiving organ transplants in Southeast Asia.

Dodging debt: The hidden perils of social media debt groups

In 2023, social media saw a surge in groups advocating for dodging debt.

Urgent legal improvements needed to insure children’s safety on the internet

It is essential to enhance education and raise awareness among children about online safety, says the Department for Child Affairs

’Tiger cages’ leave homes vulnerable to fire

The dangers of tiger cages are particularly acute in apartment blocks with a single staircase serving as the primary escape route.

Vietnam requests detailed probe into Bangkok hotel poisoning

Vietnam is coordinating with Thai authorities to investigate and has requested additional information regarding the incident in which a group of Vietnamese citizens died at a hotel in Bangkok.