Luxury, lies, and losses: Inside Mr. Pips’ fraud empire

From training 1,000 employees to creating professional fronts, TikToker Mr. Pips masterminded a multi-billion-VND scam with precision.

Ho Chi Minh City proposes free tuition for all students by 2025-2026

A bold proposal from Ho Chi Minh City’s education department aims to make education more accessible by waiving tuition fees for over 300,000 students beginning in 2025.

Vietnam loses $744 million to online scams in 2024

As online fraud grows more sophisticated, Vietnam faces mounting challenges in cybersecurity, with losses exceeding VND 18.9 trillion ($744 million) in 2024 and personal data breaches affecting millions.

Vietnamese-Canadian sentenced to death for trafficking over 100kg of narcotics

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court has handed down death sentences to three individuals, including a Vietnamese-Canadian, for their roles in a drug ring trafficking over 100 kilograms of drugs.

Vietnam to require emissions testing for older motorcycles starting 2025

Starting January 2025, motorcycles over 5 years old will be subject to emissions testing, with inspections becoming more frequent for older vehicles. The move is part of Vietnam’s broader efforts to curb air pollution in urban areas.

Vietnam's gaming industry reaching high score in entertainment sector

Despite the challenges of a highly competitive global gaming environment, the industry’s revenue is projected to reach approximately 12.5 trillion VND (492.65 million USD) in 2024.

Vietnam should tap domestic market for economic growth: insiders

Vietnam's domestic market still holds significant untapped potential, and stimulating domestic consumption is a vital strategy to drive economic growth in the near future, according to economic experts.

Vietnamese representative attends WTO’s 2024 Class of Young Professionals

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) on December 13 held a closing ceremony for its 2024 class of young professionals.

Hanoi's tourism in 2024 flies beyond expectations

Hanoi’s tourism sector made exceptional progress in 2024, with visitor numbers surpassing prior expectations.

Vietnam’s garment-textile exports expected to reach 44 billion USD this year

Vietnam’s garment-textile export value is expected to reach 44 billion USD in 2024, marking an 11.26% increase from 2023, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

HOZO music festival takes place in HCM City

HCM City's HOZO International Music Festival is taking place from December 13-15, captivating the audience with a diverse lineup of local and international artists.

Vietnamese - English bilingual book about President Ho Chi Minh launched

The Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House has launched a Vietnamese - English bilingual book entitled "President Ho Chi Minh – Biography and Career".

“Biet dong Sai Gon - Legendary Tunnels" tour launched

The People’s Committee of District 10 in Ho Chi Minh City and the Chim Canh Cut Travel Service Joint Stock Company on December 14 launched an inter-district tourist tour named Saigon Special Forces - Legendary Tunnels.

Vietnam’s GDP growth poised for robust growth in 2024: officials

Recent legislative changes, a breakthrough mindset to remove bottlenecks and simplify administrative procedures for investors, will take effect in early 2025, potentially unleashing long-blocked resource potentials, he stressed.

Project on expansion, establishment of marine protected areas approved

According to Decision No 1539/QD-TTg, the project aims to effectively manage and protect marine, coastal and island ecosystems, increase the area of marine protected zones and contribute to biodiversity conservation.

Explosives deployed to clear boulder blocking Nha Trang–Da Lat road

A massive 100-ton boulder blocking National Highway 27C on Khanh Le Pass will be removed using explosives, as authorities rush to restore traffic on the Nha Trang–Da Lat route.

Film industry anticipates difficulties because of VAT hike

Investors in the film industry are not pleased about the decision to raise the VAT rate on culture and art products from 5 percent to 10 percent, saying that the tax rate will hinder the development of the industry.

CAAV Chief Dinh Viet Thang seeks early retirement ahead of schedule

The Ministry of Transport is reviewing a request for early retirement submitted by Dinh Viet Thang, Chief of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, citing health concerns.

Hanoi launches crime suppression campaign ahead of Tet 2025

The Hanoi Police Department has mobilized a massive operation to combat crime, ensure public safety, and enhance traffic management before, during, and after the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet).

How will Hanoi transition to low-emission zones?

Starting in 2025, Hanoi will trial low-emission zones in Ba Dinh and Hoan Kiem districts, raising questions about how residents and workers will adapt to stricter vehicle restrictions.

2024: A year of breakthroughs for Vietnam’s culture, sports, and tourism

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has announced 2024’s top cultural, sports, and tourism achievements, featuring standout programs such as Brothers Say Hi, Call Me By Fire, and groundbreaking policy initiatives.

Refusing invitation from US, Korean man comes to VN for doctorate studies

Among his invitations from prestigious schools in the US, Japan and China, Ko Dong Hyun decided to come to Vietnam to study for a doctoral degree at the age of 36, a move that his friends described as ‘adventuresome’.

Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong mobilize forces to evacuate stranded travelers

More than 350 people, including 13 foreign tourists, were stranded for nearly 12 hours on Khanh Le Pass due to landslides. Overnight rescue efforts by authorities from Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong provinces brought them to safety.

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong sparks revival in multi-trillion market

Vietnam’s multi-trillion VND bond market is gearing up for a breakthrough year, as new policies and big-name players like Vingroup and VietJet lay the groundwork for economic recovery.

Digital technology to shape the future of online journalism

The combination of creative journalism and digital technology can bring new experiences to the public and help the press maintain its position in the information landscape.