At the centre of the case is Lê Thúy Hằng, former general director of SJC, who has been indicted on both counts. Investigators determined that through a series of fraudulent schemes, Hằng unlawfully gained more than VNĐ71 billion (US$about 2.7 million) while causing losses of over VNĐ107.4 billion to State assets and the SJC.

Preferential credit for “tam nông” – agriculture, farmers and rural areas – has emerged as a decisive solution to accelerate restructuring and ensure long-term sustainability in the Mekong Delta.

Quảng Ngãi court on September 8 sentenced three Chinese nationals, all teenagers, to up to 19 years in prison for murdering a taxi driver in Quảng Ninh and stealing his vehicle during an attempted escape back to China.

The hard and silent work of the young people has been undertaken and dedicated for the past decade to regenerate the green lungs of the ocean.

For 2025–30, HCM City strives to become an international-level mega city, with a focus on green development and innovation.

The Liberation Press Agency relocated dozens of times to protect the secrecy of its operations and safeguard its journalists. One of its most critical bases was at Base D in Mã Đà Commune, Đồng Nai Province, where it was headquartered between 1961 and 1962.

A total lunar eclipse lit up the sky above Việt Nam last night, turning the Moon a deep red. Visible across Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania, Việt Nam was among the best places to watch the rare celestial spectacle.

Visitor numbers peaked on September 1, when about 1.05 million people attended, followed by 900,000 on September 2 and around 1 million on September 7, reflecting strong public interest in the milestone event.

The Ministry of Public Security has issued 43,926 level-2 electronic identification accounts to foreign nationals in Việt Nam as part of a nationwide 50-day campaign, streamlining administrative services and advancing digital transformation.

The Pink Run, one of the highlights of the annual Pink Hat Day to raise awareness of breast cancer and convey compassion and encouragement to cancer patients, will take place on October 25 at The Global City in HCM City’s Bình Trưng Ward.

On September 7, the children were playing at a charity shelter in An Phú Ward when a hornet nest was disturbed. A swarm attacked the group, stinging the boys repeatedly across their bodies.

Cholera is re-emerging in several countries, including some that had not reported significant cases for many years.

The project’s total investment exceeds VNĐ203 trillion (US$7.69 billion).

Việt Nam is set to pour an estimated VNĐ12.35 quadrillion (US$468 billion) into new-style countryside development and poverty elimination from 2026 to 2035, underscoring its commitment to rural revitalisation and sustainable growth.

The merger of HCM City with Bình Dương and Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu provinces has created a “mega-city” of 6,773 square kilometres, reshaping the southern supply chain with an economy that now contributes about one quarter of Việt Nam’s gross domestic product (GDP).

One of the most notable provisions of Politburo Resolution 71 is an unprecedented policy framework for teachers, designed to address the persistent bottleneck of teacher shortages.

Việt Nam has unveiled a decree outlining how chief master planners and chief architects will be appointed to spearhead national programmes in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Phạm Hùng Tâm described the visit as an important milestone, affirming the determination of both sides to strengthen friendship and cooperation across all areas, particularly political ties.

The Việt Nam National Authority of Tourism said the August surge, despite being the traditional low season for international travel, reflected clear signs of recovery and growth in inbound markets.

At a ceremony held on Friday in Nội Bài Commune, the Hà Nội People’s Committee, the city’s Transport Project Management Board, and the Hà Nội Belt Road 4 Expressway JSC jointly broke ground for Component 3 of the project.