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Bus overturns on Tam Dao pass, leaving one dead and several injured

A 35-seat passenger bus overturned this morning on the road leading to Tam Dao town (Tam Dao district, Vinh Phuc province), resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. Authorities are currently conducting rescue operations.

The tale of a surrendered pilot who bombed Tan Son Nhat Airport

Once on the opposing side, Tran Van On joined the Quyet Thang Squadron, delivering a critical strike on Tan Son Nhat Airport, contributing to the Ho Chi Minh Campaign’s victory in 1975.

Free bus rides and extended metro service in HCMC for April 30 celebrations

On Vietnam’s Reunification Day, April 30, Ho Chi Minh City residents will enjoy free bus rides on 133 routes. Meanwhile, Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) will increase service frequency and extend operating hours.

Chinese scammers use AI deepfakes to extort Vietnamese entrepreneurs

A high-tech blackmail ring used fake explicit content and cryptocurrency to scam nearly 1,000 victims.

Massive parade rehearsal captivates HCM City ahead of reunification anniversary

On the evening of April 25, a grand parade rehearsal took place in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, marking a key milestone ahead of the official celebration of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification on April 30.

Global ambassadors breathe life into Vietnamese language education

Vietnamese language ambassadors have brought fresh momentum to promoting Vietnamese learning among overseas communities, especially younger generations.

From battle to peace: An eyewitness to the fall of Saigon speaks

On April 30, 1975, architect Nguyen Huu Thai witnessed Vietnam’s Liberation Flag raised, Duong Van Minh’s surrender, and Trinh Cong Son’s historic performance.

Luxury thief gets 10 years for stealing billions from HCMC malls

Claiming he couldn’t abandon his luxury lifestyle, a man resorted to theft in top-tier stores. His sentence: 10 years behind bars.

After half a century, mother finally brings home her fallen son

The 104-year-old mother broke down when her son’s remains returned home after five decades. Her words touched the hearts of all who heard them.

Authorities confirm discovery of 18 human skulls in Nghe An cave

Authorities have confirmed the discovery of 18 human skulls along with several other bone fragments in a cave at Len Chua, located in Nghia Thanh commune, Nghia Dan district, Nghe An province.

Hailstorm batters Ha Giang, damages rooftops and farmland

A sudden hailstorm lasting around 20 minutes struck Niem Son commune in Meo Vac district, Ha Giang province on the afternoon of April 24, damaging rooftops and affecting agricultural land.

Tragedy in Nam Dinh: Sister dies after rat poison accident

Two sisters in Nam Dinh province mistakenly drank rat poison, resulting in the death of the elder sibling while the younger remains in intensive care.

Shakyamuni Buddha relics to tour Vietnam during Vesak 2025

The relics of Shakyamuni Buddha, recognized as a national treasure of India, will be paraded and enshrined in HCM City and three other provinces for public veneration.

Counterfeit health supplements targeting infants uncovered in Vietnam

Authorities are investigating a fake supplement ring led by a Hanoi-based firm producing fake children’s products like BABY SHARK and Medi Kid Calcium K2.

Ho Chi Minh City display reimagines victory with upside-down tank

At Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Ho Chi Minh City, a display of Bach Dang wooden stakes and a three-ton tank suspended upside-down has become a major attraction, especially among young visitors eager to take photos.

Over 30 million USD to be presented as gifts to national contributors

This nationwide expression of gratitude will be disbursed on April 30, at the same time with the Reunification Day celebrations.

Human-like skeletons found in Nghe An cave spark investigation

Authorities in Nghe An have cordoned off a cave in the Len Chua area (Nghia Thanh Commune, Nghia Dan District) after discovering what appears to be multiple human skeletons inside.

Vietnam prepares safety zones for Ninh Thuan nuclear plants

Ninh Thuan Province is currently consulting with central ministries to determine the minimum safe distance between residential areas and the planned sites for two nuclear power plants before construction begins.

Bold bank robbers in Hanoi learn crime doesn’t pay

In recent years, Hanoi has witnessed a number of brazen bank robberies. While the suspects often attempted to flee the scene, police forces consistently managed to apprehend them swiftly.

India to airlift sacred Buddha relics to Vietnam for Vesak 2025

India’s government will officially transport sacred Buddha relics - recognized as national treasures - to Vietnam by military aircraft, marking a spiritual highlight of the 2025 United Nations Day of Vesak hosted by Vietnam.