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Hanoi sets date to tear down iconic Shark Jaw building

The famous landmark near Hoan Kiem Lake will be demolished starting late May for urban revitalization.

Man builds rotating house in Dak Lak, stuns visitors

Pham The Dan’s 360-degree rotating house blends mechanics and innovation to withstand the region’s harsh weather.

Vietnam arrests drug kingpin smuggling 14kg of heroin from Laos

Border guards in Quang Nam Province have arrested a major drug trafficker transporting 38 bricks of heroin - approximately 14.3kg - from Laos into Vietnam.

Da Nang student wins top prize at 2025 UPU letter writing contest

Pham Doan Minh Khue’s heartfelt letter as “the ocean” earns first prize in a contest that attracted 1.5 million entries from across Vietnam.

Gov’t approves rice aid for Cao Bang during 2025 lean season

The rice will be provided free of charge to assist those facing food insecurity during the lean period.

Phu Quoc int’l airport to undergo major upgrade ahead of APEC 2027

Phu Quoc Airport will be expanded to accommodate up to 18 million passengers per year by 2027, 4.5 times its current capacity of 4 million. By 2050, the airport is expected to handle up to 50 million passengers annually.

Vietnam tightens oversight as supplement licenses revoked

In just one week, Vietnam’s Food Safety Authority under the Ministry of Health revoked the registration certificates of 31 dietary supplements, including 18 registered by Abbott Healthcare Vietnam.

200kg MK82 bomb unearthed during Long An ditch excavation

A local man in Long An discovered a deadly MK82 bomb while digging a trench beside his home.

HCM City invests $13.8 million to fix worst flood zone in Go Vap District

HCM City has launched a $13.8 million drainage system upgrade project aimed at eliminating severe flooding in several key areas of Go Vap District, including Nguyen Van Khoi Street, long considered the district’s worst flood-prone location.

Buddha’s sacred relics inspire mass pilgrimage to Hanoi temple

Devotees from all walks of life flocked to Quan Su Pagoda to witness a historic spiritual event.

Historic Buddha relic procession brings thousands to Hanoi’s heart

Buddhist followers and citizens gathered in Hanoi to honor the Buddha’s birthday with a rare relic procession.

Buddha relic welcomed to Hanoi’s Quan Su Pagoda for public veneration

At around 5:00 PM today, the sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha - recognized as a national treasure of India - were solemnly welcomed to Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi, the headquarters of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha.

Former food safety chief arrested over bribery in Vietnam supplement scandal

Ex-officials at the Ministry of Health arrested for enabling large-scale health product fraud.

Thief steals valuables next to sleeping homeowner in Hanoi

In a daring late-night break-in, a burglar sneaks into a Hanoi apartment and escapes after a struggle.

Tam Chuc Pagoda hosts final stop of Buddha relic’s Vietnam journey

From May 17 to 20, the sacred relic is enshrined at Tam Chuc, drawing pilgrims nationwide.

Xuyen Viet Oil case: 6 get reduced sentences in appellate verdict

The High-level People's Court in HCM City on May 12 delivered the appellate verdict in the high-profile corruption case involving the Xuyen Viet Oil Transport, Trading and Tourism Co., Ltd (Xuyen Viet Oil).

Vietnam could save $60 million a year by cutting film printing in hospitals

A proposal by the health ministry could modernize imaging services and reduce costs nationwide.

UN hails Vietnam’s AI vision in Resolution 57 as model for inclusive progress

Vietnam’s ambitious artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, as outlined in Resolution 57 of the Politburo, has been hailed by international and domestic experts as a historic and visionary move toward inclusive, human-centric innovation.

Vietnam joins Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Thailand in hosting Buddha relics

The Buddha relics are enshrined in Vietnam for the first time as part of Vesak 2025 celebrations.

Hanoi noodle shop under fire for ad claiming it’s “better than your mom”

A bun bo Hue eatery in Hanoi’s Hai Ba Trung District is under fire on social media for a provocative advertising sign that many deem disrespectful and offensive.