The Ministry of Public Security is working with 13 provinces to investigate suspected misconduct within the "Nuoi Em" project.

According to investigators, Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan, Chairwoman of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai (QCGL), allegedly earned nearly 300 billion VND (approximately US$12 million) in profit from buying and reselling the 39-39B Ben Van Don land project in HCM City.

The couple behind Mailisa beauty clinic have paid over $12 million as authorities investigate a massive fake-import cosmetics scandal.

Authorities have uncovered multiple violations at a wildlife tourism facility in Ho Chi Minh City that is keeping endangered species such as tigers, leopards, bears, and gibbons in captivity without legal documentation.

On the afternoon of December 15, during a press briefing by the Ministry of Public Security, Hanoi police confirmed the extradition of Le Khac Ngo, a key suspect in the high-profile Mr Pips case, from the Philippines to Vietnam.

Nguyen Hoa Binh - also known as Shark Binh - has been officially charged with an additional crime: tax evasion, as announced by police officials in Hanoi during a year-end law enforcement press briefing on December 15.

Amid rising tensions and violent clashes, Vietnam's Foreign Ministry has called on all citizens to evacuate from border areas between Cambodia and Thailand.

Vietnam U22 advanced to the SEA Games 33 men’s football final, with their coach declaring their performance worthy of more than perfect marks.

The first flight landed at Long Thanh International Airport on December 15 in a milestone test for Vietnam’s aviation infrastructure.

Vietnam has officially surpassed a record set over six decades ago, welcoming its 20 millionth foreign tourist during a special ceremony in Phu Quoc.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed that tax officials receive a monthly allowance equal to 100 percent of their current salary. Experts, however, emphasize that social fairness must be a mandatory principle when drafting legal regulations.

The Hanoi Department of Public Security on December 13 officially put the city’s smart traffic control centre into operation, enabling the electronic handling of administrative violations related to traffic order and road safety.

The Vietnam “Pho” Day, in response to the Pho Week in Europe 2025, kicked off in Germany and Bulgaria on December 12.

The ambition reflects the city’s vision to nurture world-class research, high-tech manufacturing and a thriving startup ecosystem capable of powering long-term growth.

Vietnam’s auto industry is on the brink of a major transformation as excise tax reductions set to take effect in 2026 are expected to significantly cut the cost of hybrid vehicles, driving new investment and propelling rapid market expansion.

Hai Phong Port JSC on December 14 held a ceremony at container berths No. 3 and 4 of the Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HICT) to mark its handling of the 2 millionth TEU in 2025.

Hanoi has approved in principle two major projects, including an Olympic sports urban area and a Red River Landscape Boulevard, aimed at driving long-term growth and reshaping the capital.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will hold a seminar on December 16 to discuss ways to keep export growth high and sustainable.

Ship 09 of Brigade 171, together with a delegation of the VN People’s Navy, on December 13 departed Indonesian waters, concluding its mission participating in the second ASEAN–US Maritime Exercise (AUMX-2) held in Batam Island, Indonesia.

Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on December 14 held a meeting with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow during his working visit to Thailand.