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Final push for Vesak 2025 preparations in Ho Chi Minh City

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and city authorities are working together to ensure the event's success, with completion expected by mid-April.

Father fined $1,250 for letting 6-year-old drive in Vinh Phuc

A father in Vinh Phuc Province has been fined up to $1,250 for allowing his young daughter to take the wheel, posing severe traffic safety risks.

Cambodian scam hub exposed: Vietnamese victims betrayed by their own

Heartbreaking details emerge as Vietnamese nationals con fellow countrymen in cross-border fraud operations.

A vision for progress: Ho Chi Minh City’s next 50 years

The city looks back on five decades of progress while setting ambitious goals for the next chapter of development.

Trial of ex-FLC chairman Trinh Van Quyet postponed to allow restitution

The court has delayed the trial to give the defendant time to address financial damages related to his high-profile stock manipulation case.

Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air ban power bank use on flights

Following recent safety incidents involving power banks, Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air have announced a ban on the use of power banks on all flights to minimize fire hazards.

Trinh Van Quyet’s family vows to compensate $100 million, seeks court extension

Trinh Van Quyet’s legal team has announced that his family has pledged to fully compensate the $100 million in damages related to his case, requesting additional time from the court.

People give suggestions on administrative restructuring

After the district level is abolished, district officials could be reassigned to serve as commune-level civil servants, while officials lacking competence should be removed, VietNamNet’s readers have suggested.

Da Nang invests $11.7 million to upgrade central streets

A major urban renewal project will see the renovation of drainage systems and underground cables on four key streets, boosting the city’s aesthetics and infrastructure.

Myriad activities for Vietnamese diaspora during upcoming national events

A variety of activities for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) will take place in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) during a press briefing on March 24.

Bhutan’s Queen Mother to attend Vesak 2025 celebration in Vietnam

The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 will officially commence on May 6 at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Ho Chi Minh City, with the presence of Sri Lanka’s president and Bhutan’s Queen Mother, among other distinguished guests.

Preparations underway for biometrics, VNeID application at six airports

The biometric system is set for deployment at Tan Son Nhat between April and June, while at Noi Bai between March and September.

Chinese criminal gang arrested after $10.2 million ransom attempt

The Ministry of Public Security commended the Ho Chi Minh City Police for rapidly resolving the kidnapping and safely rescuing the victim.

Three kindergarten teachers fired in Hanoi after child abuse allegations

Three teachers at Einstein Academy Preschool have been dismissed following allegations of physically abusing a 3-year-old student.

How police caught the gang behind the $2.2 million Tay Ninh heist

The shocking heist, orchestrated by the victim’s own son, ends with the capture of the gang in the Central Highlands.

Father under investigation after letting child drive at 60 km/h

A social media clip showing a young girl driving a car at 60 km/h under her father’s supervision has drawn public condemnation and prompted an official investigation.

Hanoi finalizes location for Tu Lien Bridge construction

The Hanoi People's Committee has approved the construction site and design for Tu Lien Bridge, connecting Tay Ho, Long Bien, and Dong Anh districts.

Police warn of real estate scams fueled by merger rumors

Thai Binh police caution investors to be wary of land price manipulation sparked by unfounded administrative merger rumors.

End of lucrative resignation support for Ho Chi Minh City civil servants

Financial support of up to $114,000 for civil servants resigning amid restructuring is no longer available under the latest government decree.

Celebrity-endorsed Kera gummies face product recall over safety violations

Ho Chi Minh City Food Safety Department orders recall of Kera vegetable gummies for incorrect labeling and false nutritional information.