Society Việt Nam’s administrative reform – solid bridge between OV and homeland Overseas Vietnamese have shown interest in investing and supporting the homeland’s development. If administrative procedures are simplified, they will have greater motivation to return and take part in building the country. 07/01/2025 21:02 | Vietnam news Truck carrying steel overturns near highway, killing two 07/01/2025 20:12 | Vietnam news Two suspects prosecuted in cross-border scam targeting overseas Vietnamese 07/01/2025 17:08 | Vietnam news Couple arrested in HCM City for producing fake Singaporean medicated oil 07/01/2025 16:53 | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 06/26/2025 17:34 EXPLAINER: Việt Nam’s growing role in UN peacekeeping missions Once shaped by war, Việt Nam is now helping shape peace, sending nearly 1,100 personnel to UN missions and gaining recognition for its discipline, professionalism and humanitarian approach. 2 Vietnam news | 06/26/2025 16:54 Nghệ An police dismantle large-scale transnational cyber fraud syndicate The ring was highly sophisticated, featuring a clear chain of command, distinct divisions of labour, and a tiered salary system. 3 Vietnam news | 06/26/2025 16:49 Việt Nam National University-HCM City hires 21 under Visiting Professor Programme The Việt Nam National University-HCM City (VNU-HCM) has signed up 21 new foreign academics for 2025 under its Visiting Professor Programme. 4 Vietnam news | 06/26/2025 15:41 Construction firms propose PPP expansion of North-South Expressway Major Vietnamese construction companies are seeking to expand the Eastern North-South Expressway under a public-private partnership model. Deoca, Son Hai, and VIDIFI pledged to mobilise private capital without relying on state funds. 5 Vietnam news | 06/26/2025 15:35 Appellate court reduces sentences in FLC Group stock manipulation and fraud case After 10 days of hearings, the appellate panel concluded that the consequences of the case had been fully addressed by the defendants. The court accepted their appeals, reduced prison sentences and converted some custodial sentences into financial penalties, particularly for those charged with stock market manipulation. 6 Vietnam news | 06/26/2025 14:32 Google, public security ministry join hands in anti-scam campaign This social-first educational initiative is designed to arm Vietnamese citizens with the knowledge to identify and avoid sophisticated online scams and fraud. 7 Vietnam news | 06/26/2025 12:15 Brain-dead man's donated organs save three critically ill patients A 41-year-old man died in a traffic accident. His family has agreed to donate his organs to save the lives of many seriously ill people. 8 Vietnam news | 06/26/2025 11:50 Nearly 18,500 pagodas nationwide to ring bells to pray for national peace, prosperity July 1 marks the official start of operations of newly-established localities following mergers and the implementation of a two-tier local government model across the country 9 Vietnam news | 06/26/2025 10:02 A young man on a journey to preserve a rare dog breed The breed is one of the 'four great national dogs' of Việt Nam, along with the Phú Quốc, Bắc Hà and H’mông bobtail breeds. 10 Vietnam news | 06/26/2025 09:10 Trà Vinh advances vocational training for rural labourers Trà Vinh Province is stepping up vocational training for rural labourers to improve the quality of the workforce, promote agricultural restructuring, and build sustainable new rural areas. 11 Vietnam news | 06/26/2025 09:02 Khánh Hòa border guards work hard in the fight against drug crime Valuable tips from local residents have enabled the authorities to uncover numerous drug cases, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness of crime prevention efforts and contributing to community safety. 12 Vietnam news | 06/26/2025 08:00 HCM City metro line 1 to launch smart card system from July 1 The introduction of smart IC cards aims to improve service quality, diversify ticket purchasing options and modernise the city’s public transportation system. 13 Vietnam news | 06/25/2025 22:05 Ambassador stresses Việt Nam-Cambodia friendship, fruitful economic ties Ambassador Vũ emphasised that the “good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long‑term sustainability” between Việt Nam and Cambodia have been nurtured by generations of their leaders and people, and continue to grow stronger. 14 Vietnam news | 06/25/2025 21:16 Prime Minister meets Vietnamese community in China during working trip Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính urged the Vietnamese community in China to continue their efforts in work and study, contribute to both local society and the homeland, uphold national pride and unity, and strictly follow local laws. 15 Vietnam news | 06/25/2025 19:00 Over 7,400 soldiers attend first parade rehearsal for 80th anniversary of National Day Compared to previous parades marking the 70th anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory and the 50th anniversary of national reunification, the National Day parade will be significantly larger. 16 Vietnam news | 06/25/2025 14:59 Two teens killed, three injured in electrocution at beach bar The two were students of a high school in Cẩm Phả City and they took up the job at the bar as it is currently summer break. 17 Vietnam news | 06/25/2025 12:07 Using animal-feed oil for humans a grave violation: food administration The announcement was made following a report on a large-scale counterfeit operation involving food and food additives recently aired on the national Vietnam Television (VTV). 18 Vietnam news | 06/25/2025 10:35 CBAM and the Vietnamese steel industry: Transforming to embrace the trend of international economic integration CBAM, a policy tool designed to prevent "carbon leakage" – where companies move production to countries with laxer environmental regulations to avoid carbon costs – imposes a carbon fee on goods imported into the EU based on the carbon emissions generated during their production. 19 Vietnam news | 06/25/2025 09:43 Obesity on the rise in Việt Nam, outpacing regional countries Việt Nam is experiencing a 38 per cent increase in overweight and obesity rates, placing it among the Southeast Asian nations with the fastest-growing rates, according to Associate Professor Nguyễn Anh Tuấn, director of the digestive surgery department at 108 Central Military Hospital. 20 Vietnam news | 06/25/2025 09:41 Man fined over $150 for bomb joke at Nội Bài Airport A Vietnamese passenger, who was on Malaysia Airlines flight MH752 from Kuala Lumpur to Hà Nội on June 22, was issued an administrative fine of VNĐ4 million (US$157). 1 2 3 4 5