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Luxury, lies, and losses: Inside Mr. Pips’ fraud empire

From training 1,000 employees to creating professional fronts, TikToker Mr. Pips masterminded a multi-billion-VND scam with precision.

Vietnam loses $744 million to online scams in 2024

As online fraud grows more sophisticated, Vietnam faces mounting challenges in cybersecurity, with losses exceeding VND 18.9 trillion ($744 million) in 2024 and personal data breaches affecting millions.

Vietnamese-Canadian sentenced to death for trafficking over 100kg of narcotics

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court has handed down death sentences to three individuals, including a Vietnamese-Canadian, for their roles in a drug ring trafficking over 100 kilograms of drugs.

Vietnam to require emissions testing for older motorcycles starting 2025

Starting January 2025, motorcycles over 5 years old will be subject to emissions testing, with inspections becoming more frequent for older vehicles. The move is part of Vietnam’s broader efforts to curb air pollution in urban areas.

Explosives deployed to clear boulder blocking Nha Trang–Da Lat road

A massive 100-ton boulder blocking National Highway 27C on Khanh Le Pass will be removed using explosives, as authorities rush to restore traffic on the Nha Trang–Da Lat route.

CAAV Chief Dinh Viet Thang seeks early retirement ahead of schedule

The Ministry of Transport is reviewing a request for early retirement submitted by Dinh Viet Thang, Chief of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, citing health concerns.

Hanoi launches crime suppression campaign ahead of Tet 2025

The Hanoi Police Department has mobilized a massive operation to combat crime, ensure public safety, and enhance traffic management before, during, and after the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet).

How will Hanoi transition to low-emission zones?

Starting in 2025, Hanoi will trial low-emission zones in Ba Dinh and Hoan Kiem districts, raising questions about how residents and workers will adapt to stricter vehicle restrictions.

Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong mobilize forces to evacuate stranded travelers

More than 350 people, including 13 foreign tourists, were stranded for nearly 12 hours on Khanh Le Pass due to landslides. Overnight rescue efforts by authorities from Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong provinces brought them to safety.

20 teachers save their pension funds to buy books for students

For the last 12 years, a free class has been run by 20 retired teachers who take turns teaching, driven by their compassion and the desire to help the poor and disadvantaged.

Enterprises need more workers for year-end production season

The labor market is heating up as enterprises are rushing to recruit more workers to gear up for production and business before Tet.

Parents criticized for using child in car trunk as birthday gift in viral video

A birthday surprise featuring a child hidden in a car trunk went viral on TikTok, drawing mixed reactions and raising concerns over the emotional impact on the child.

Street crime in HCM City declines as police crackdown on offenses

With a focus on high-risk crimes, Ho Chi Minh City’s police are stepping up patrols and security measures to ensure public safety during the Tet holiday season.

From shrimp gleaner at Long Bien Market to company manager

Bui Tuan Tai, 26, who works in a modern office in the central area of Hanoi and communicates with foreign partners from Singapore, Malaysia and Europe, was uncertain about his future seven years ago when he finished general education.

Nearly 2,000 test runs planned for Metro Line 1 before public launch

Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line is set to commence passenger services on December 22, following a rigorous testing schedule over the next 10 days.

Social media star exposed: The deceptive empire of Mr. Pips

TikToker Pham Duc Nam, known as "Mr. Pips," has been indicted for masterminding a 5,000-billion-VND fraud. Authorities uncovered his deceptive schemes targeting unsuspecting investors.

Saigon Zoo faces VND787 billion tax debt, but closure unlikely

As Saigon Zoo struggles with tax arrears, city authorities are reevaluating land rental policies to provide a sustainable solution.

New auction rules aim to curb fraud in Vietnam’s license plate market

Vietnam’s updated license plate auction framework introduces online registration, deposit requirements, and strict measures against unethical practices.

Vietnam’s “steel roses” shine in special forces defense exhibition training

In the lead-up to the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition, the women of the Special Forces are undergoing intense training to showcase their elite combat skills.

Government mandates GPS trackers for semi-trailer trucks, ambulances by 2025

Starting January 2025, transport businesses, ambulances, semi-trailer trucks, and road rescue vehicles must install journey monitoring devices under new government regulations.