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Da Nang police bust city’s largest synthetic marijuana ring

Authorities in Da Nang confiscate 500g of powder drugs and 100kg of synthetic marijuana in major bust.

Real estate prices in Vietnam skyrocket because of speculation: expert

Foreigners generally buy real estate for actual use, while Vietnamese often buy for speculation expecting to make huge profits when prices increase, experts have said.

V-League sees overseas Vietnamese player boom: opportunity and risk

The return of overseas Vietnamese footballers is reshaping the 2025/26 V-League season, but integration challenges remain.

Blueprint is needed for tackling wasteful projects: Party Chief

The Bach Mai and Viet Duc Hospital Campus 2 projects in Ha Nam, capitalized at tens of trillions of VND, remained stagnant for over a decade until Party Chief To Lam issued an instruction near the beginning of the year.

Credit boom in real estate and stocks raises red flags, central bank responds

Vietnam’s central bank clarifies concerns over capital inflows into real estate and stocks as credit growth hits double digits.

The love instrument of the Gie-Trieng highlanders

Handcrafted with care, the M’bin puil expresses heartfelt love and deepens family bonds.

Office lunch eateries struggle as customers cut back on dining out

As office workers tighten their budgets, owners of lunch eateries are grappling with ways to retain customers.

ASEAN flag raised in Hanoi to celebrate 58 years of regional unity

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a ceremonial flag-raising marking 58 years of ASEAN and 30 years of Vietnam’s membership.

Hung Yen fish-soup restaurant honored by Michelin

In early June, a restaurant serving Hung Yen canh ca ro (fish soup), located on Hai Ba Trung Street in Hanoi, was included in the Michelin Selected list for 2025.

Vietnam’s giant elephant snail wows with sweet, crunchy meat

With its thick, crunchy meat and naturally sweet flavor, the ốc giác (elephant snail) is a prized coastal delicacy in Vietnam. One snail alone can be transformed into several dishes - enough to feed four to five people.

Vietnam’s wood industry braces for trade defense challenges

Amid rising global protectionism, Vietnam’s wood sector takes proactive steps to protect exports and meet its USD 18 billion target by 2025.

Russian man assaults traffic police officer in Nha Trang

A lieutenant colonel in Nha Trang was punched in the face by a Russian national while responding to a traffic incident.

Nha Trang beach reopens to public after resort removal

Beachfront land in Nha Trang has been cleared of commercial blocks, restoring natural views and beach access for locals and visitors.

Mekong Delta flooding higher than normal this year

Floodwater levels in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta are high and will continue to rise this month, especially in upstream areas, according to the hydraulic works management and construction department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Handling surplus public assets: Difficult but crucial task

As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.

Ministry plans to put 208km of key expressways in use by August 19

The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.

Finance Ministry comments on 5.4% land-use fee, says NA will decide

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) says that a proposal to not impose an additional land-use fee before August 1, 2024 falls under the authority of the National Assembly.

VN seeks strategic semiconductor investments to cement industry breakthrough

Vietnam has begun entering high value-added segments of the industry, including semiconductor component production as well as chip packaging and testing, an official has said.

Vietnam beat Singapore in Asian Cup U20 2026 Qualifiers

Vietnam stormed to a 5-0 win over Singapore in their first match of Group B of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers on August 6 in Hanoi.

PM calls on MUFG to support building and operation of int'l financial centre

PM Chinh proposed MUFG work closely with the Ministry of Finance to improve legal frameworks and support the establishment and operation of the international financial centre in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.