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Vietnam offers 6.1% interest loans for young homebuyers under 35

Nine commercial banks in Vietnam have committed to offering preferential loans for young people under 35 to purchase social housing, with a fixed interest rate of 6.1% per annum applied through June 30, 2025.

Experts weigh in on Hanoi’s proposed hard lane separation for vehicles

Hanoi plans to trial separate lanes for cars and motorbikes on major roads, sparking debate among transport experts.

Scam networks hire Vietnamese citizens to open front companies

The Ministry of Public Security has issued a warning after investigations revealed that many individuals involved in scam operations were Vietnamese citizens hired to open bank accounts and set up companies to launder money.

Eight prosecuted in Viet Trung corruption scandal

The Ministry of Public Security is investigating high-level executives for bribery and asset misuse.

Foreign nationals, officials among 141 charged in Hanoi gambling case

South Koreans and Vietnamese business leaders face prosecution for organizing illegal gambling operations in Hanoi.

5,000 ecstasy pills hidden in diet food packets seized in Da Nang

Police in Da Nang have dismantled a transnational drug trafficking operation, seizing 5,000 ecstasy pills that had been cleverly concealed inside diet food packaging.

Hanoi chairman orders probe into false online claims about Vietjet

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh has directed authorities to take action against social media accounts spreading false information about Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company.

Vietnam’s forgotten spiritual treasures: Relics of Buddha revealed

Despite their profound spiritual value, relics of the Buddha found in Vietnam remain little known.

Ministry requests police probe in C.P. Vietnam food safety case

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MARD) has announced that it will request cooperation from the Ministry of Public Security to investigate the allegations surrounding C.P. Vietnam.

Buddha’s relics return to India after historic spiritual tour in Vietnam

After a month-long sacred journey through nine provinces, Buddha’s relics were ceremonially escorted back to India from Da Nang.

From 2030, high-pollution vehicles banned in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City

According to a draft roadmap for implementing new emission standards, starting January 1, 2030, all cars operating in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City must meet at least emission level 2 standards.

Vietnam destroys plush toys with dangerous chemical content

Authorities in Quang Ninh province have destroyed 1,914 Baby Three stuffed animals found to contain excessive levels of formaldehyde, a hazardous chemical, and lacking proof of origin.

Vietnamese man dies in suspected wild elephant attack

Authorities investigate the death of a 66-year-old man, believed to have been trampled while trying to drive away elephants.

Three C.P. Vietnam facilities in Soc Trang lack certification

A provincial inspection has found that three out of four C.P. Vietnam facilities are operating without valid food safety documentation.

Seven sinkholes shock northern Vietnam community

A series of sudden ground collapses near homes and a national highway has left residents in Bac Kan alarmed.

Buddha’s relic completes month-long spiritual journey in Vietnam

The sacred relic of the Buddha brought from India was enshrined in temples across Vietnam, touching millions with its spiritual presence.

Vietnam pharmacies caught selling fake drugs and banned supplements

Authorities across Vietnam are cracking down on counterfeit medicine and illicit supplements as dangerous products flood the market.

Kien Giang tasked with selecting investor for Phu Quoc airport expansion

Phu Quoc airport expansion moves forward with full local government authority.

Appeals trial of ex-FLC chairman to resume after health delay

Trinh Van Quyet and co-defendants will return to court on June 17 after repeated postponements due to health concerns.

Guarding history: Vietnam’s first all-female protection team

Vietnam’s all-female security team made history while protecting Thailand’s Prime Minister.