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Online gambling ring worth $50M busted by Vietnam and Laos police

The Criminal Police Department of Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has coordinated with the Lao Ministry of Public Security to bust a high-tech, organized transnational gambling network with operations stretching across borders and cyberspace.

Authorities investigate DJ Ngan 98's diet pills as shop goes offline

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health is currently investigating the advertising content and safety of weight loss supplements endorsed and distributed by DJ Ngan 98 (Vo Thi Ngoc Ngan), following public concerns and regulatory scrutiny.

Quang Ninh to welcome one million visitors for Buddha relic veneration

Quang Ninh province is preparing to welcome around one million visitors over four days for a special event to enshrine a Buddha relic at the Yên Tử heritage site.

Vietnam police dismantle mushroom-based MLM ring involving 9,000 people

A trillion-VND scheme promoted a health supplement while secretly operating a transnational pyramid structure.

Explosion at Quang Nam factory injures 12 workers

A suspected coating machine explosion occurred at a magnetic material factory in Bac Chu Lai Industrial Park (Nui Thanh district, Quang Nam province) on the morning of May 21, leaving 12 workers injured and several hospitalized.

Human rights and happiness in focus for new media award

A new annual award honors simple moments of joy and celebrates Vietnam’s human rights progress.

Vietnamese adults spend 10 years living with illness

On average, each Vietnamese person lives about 10 years with illness, reducing their total healthy life expectancy. Older adults typically suffer from three to four chronic conditions.

Food safety crackdown launched on stimulants, fake inputs

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) has launched a high-priority campaign to crack down on the abuse of growth stimulants in fruit production and the excessive use of chemicals in food processing to artificially enhance weight.

Bai Dinh Pagoda welcomes Buddha relic in grand ceremony

From early morning, thousands of residents from Ninh Binh and neighboring provinces gathered at Bai Dinh Pagoda to witness the ceremonial procession and veneration of the sacred relic of Shakyamuni Buddha.

Vietnam to resume cross-border trains with China

The Vietnam Railways Corporation is scheduled to resume international passenger train service between Vietnam and China on May 25, with trains operating between Gia Lam Station and Nanning, China.

Fake boot camp page with blue tick scams Vietnamese parent

Scammers run ads from “verified” pages to exploit trust and extract money from parents.

Former State President Tran Duc Luong passes away

Despite the dedicated treatment provided by the Party, the State, a team of professors and medical doctors, and the devoted care of his family, his advanced age and declining health ultimately led to his passing.

Foreign tourist in Phu Quoc fined for letting child steer motorbike

A viral video shows a tourist riding without a helmet and allowing a child to drive on a public road.

Flash flood sweeps away 7 students in Quang Ninh: 2 dead, 2 missing

A tragic flash flood incident in Quang Ninh Province has left two students dead and two others missing, after seven children were swept away while swimming in a local stream.

Le Tung Van sentenced to 3 years for incest, total sentence now 8 years

In a closed-door first-instance trial held on the morning of May 21, the People’s Court of Duc Hoa District (Long An Province) sentenced 93-year-old Le Tung Van to three years in prison for the crime of incest.

General Nguyen Van Vien: life-and-death battle against drug crime

Nguyen Van Vien graduated from the Peoples’ Police Academy majoring in police economics, but his career shifted from major crime investigations to a tough fight against drug crime.

HCM City to extend East-West Boulevard to Long An

The extended road will connect National Highway 1 (the intersection with Vo Van Kiet Street) in HCM City to the border between Long An and HCM City.

Hanoi to launch integrate e-ticket for public transport from Sept. 2

The system will be connected with multiple transaction kinds in the future, he said, adding the capital city approved the adoption of the multi-model e-ticket system using IT service leasing.

Experts oppose proposed $7,800 traffic fines in Vietnam

Calls to increase fines to 200 million VND meet opposition from traffic experts and lawmakers.

Vietnam - India Buddhist exhibition reveals journey of spiritual exchange

Held at Tam Chuc Pagoda, this cultural exhibition showcases how Buddhist teachings traveled and took root in Vietnam.