Fourteen defendants, including several former Vicem leaders, went on trial in Hà Nội yesterday over alleged misconduct at a failed construction project blamed for losses of more than VNĐ381.6 billion.

Reductions are seen across all three criteria, with double-digit decreases compared to the same period last year: 338 fewer accidents (18.42 per cent), 114 fewer fatalities (11.25 per cent), and 255 fewer injuries (21.93 per cent).

The former Australian ambassador said he was impressed by Việt Nam's decision to introduce the possibility of foreign judges to sit on special tribunals to the international financial centres, describing it as an important step towards strengthening the confidence of international investors

At around 0.30am on Sunday, on Võ Nguyên Giáp Road in Đồng Hới Ward, local residents discovered three people dead and another person injured and taken to hospital for emergency treatment.

Việt Nam is entering a decisive phase in achieving key development goals while simultaneously launching an “institutional revolution” for the new era.

Party congresses in Việt Nam are not only important events in the Party’s history, but also carry special significance for the political and social life of the entire country.

The development goals identified by the 14th congress for 2030, with a vision to 2045, have generated strong confidence and expectations within the Vietnamese expatriates in New Caledonia.

The achievements of more than four decades of Đổi Mới, as well as the comprehensive results of the 2021–2025 term amid multiple challenges, are attributed to the collective strength of the Party, the people and the entire political system.

Air and rail ticket prices across Việt Nam have surged ahead of the 2026 Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, even as transport operators roll out record capacity to meet peak travel demand.

The suspects confessed that due to a need for money for personal expenses and debt repayment, they had connected via social media and conspired to carry out the robbery.

The Vietnamese-born former French legislator stressed that the 14th National Party Congress reflects Việt Nam’s clear ambition to rise as a leading strategic actor, recognised among emerging powers not only in the region but also globally.

For overseas Vietnamese communities, including those in Japan, the Congress conveys a powerful message that Việt Nam is entering a new era of national rise in which all Vietnamese, wherever they reside, are invited to contribute.

Việt Nam and India share a long-standing traditional relationship, underpinned by many commonalities in culture, art and religion. The year 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the elevation of Việt Nam–India relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The incident occurred as crowds poured into the streets to celebrate Việt Nam’s U23 team winning the bronze medal at the AFC U23 Asian Cup against the Republic of Korea.

Police seized more than 3.2 kilogrammes of cannabis and 139 electronic cigarettes containing cannabis oil.

French Ambassador to Việt Nam Olivier Brochet has underlined his country’s support for the Southeast Asian nation’s greater role in the international arena during in an interview granted to the press.

Diplomacy and international integration have been elevated in terms of their role and contribution to maintaining peace, security, and the sustainable development of Việt Nam.

The 14th National Party Congress has not only drawn close attention from the Vietnamese people at home but also garnered strong interest from international observers and friends.

The success of the National Party Congress has further strengthened public trust, including that of overseas Vietnamese, in the Party's and the State’s firm leadership, clear strategic orientation, and the country’s long-term development prospects.

The report at the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam clearly outlined Việt Nam's breakthrough development goals for 2026-30: becoming an upper middle-income country with a modern industrial base by 2030 and a developed, high-income country by 2045.