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Forgotten fortunes: Cash-filled bags left behind at Noi Bai Airport

From billions of dong to vital documents, travelers have accidentally abandoned major assets at Hanoi’s busiest airport - some recovered just in time.

HCMC to develop four BOT road projects worth USD 2.3 billion by 2028

The city will expand National Highways 1, 13, 22, and a major North–South road, aiming to boost connectivity and ease congestion.

Nha Trang drug lab busted after criminals rent forest land for USD 4,000/year

Under a false aquaculture front, traffickers built a hidden lab near a cemetery and produced 1.4 tons of ketamine.

16-year-old arrested for double murder in Vinh Long, Vietnam

The suspect, who knew one of the victims, has admitted to the murders and was caught with over USD 1,600 in cash.

Illegal firework blast kills teenager in Hanoi suburb

A 17-year-old from Hung Yen died after a series of explosions and fire engulfed the second floor of a Hanoi home where he was allegedly making illegal fireworks.

Nghe An man fined for leaving Vietnam to study before military service

A young man from Nghe An quietly left for overseas education after receiving his conscription order. He now faces a fine and is still required to enlist.

From land to housing: Vietnam launches key economic reforms in April 2025

New regulations take effect this month, including housing pilots on farmland, public investment reforms, and sustainable business funding.

Ho Chi Minh City launches plan for 7 metro lines spanning 355km by 2035

MAUR has been assigned as lead developer for a USD 40 billion urban rail expansion, marking a massive leap in Vietnam’s metro ambitions.

Bach Mai, Viet Duc hospital projects under probe for multi-trillion VND waste

Systemic violations and wasteful mismanagement across two major hospital projects have prompted an official transfer of documents to the Ministry of Public Security.

8-year-old girl dies after stepfather throws her to floor in fatal act of abuse

A young girl in An Giang province has died following a violent assault by her stepfather, who is now under arrest.

Billion-dollar betting ring disguised as business operation busted in Vietnam

Using encrypted messaging and digital payments, the gambling syndicate operated across Thai Binh, Hai Duong, and Hanoi.

Parents burdened as tutoring fees surge following new education regulations

Circular 29 aimed to curb rampant tutoring, but many parents now face higher costs as classes shift to private centers with rising fees.

Where oil meets ocean: The transformation of Ba Ria - Vung Tau

As Vietnam’s leading oil and gas province, Ba Ria - Vung Tau blends natural beauty with economic power, emerging as a tourism and energy hub.

Aircraft preparing to land in Hanoi narrowly avoids airborne kite

A kite flying at 1,500 meters near Noi Bai Airport prompted swift response from air traffic controllers, raising concerns over recurring safety risks.

$720 million expressway project set to reshape transportation in Lam Dong

Lam Dong Province has approved the first phase of a major infrastructure initiative, greenlighting a public-private investment for the 73km Bao Loc – Lien Khuong expressway.

Where will Truong My Lan get $1.2B to repay victims?

Lawyer reveals three major financial sources - including frozen accounts and seized assets - available for restitution in SCB bond scandal.

Inside Vietnam’s biggest drug busts: The hidden trails of ketamine and heroin

A closer look at the elaborate disguises used to smuggle multi-ton narcotics and the meticulous investigations that exposed them.

Vesak 2025: Vietnam finalizes plan for global Buddhist summit in HCM City

A detailed proposal will be submitted to the Government in April, with preparations underway for major cultural events and international participation.

Chasing views, risking lives: Drivers punished for viral stunts

From letting children take the wheel to performing reckless motorcycle stunts, several cases show the real cost of posting traffic violations online.

Hanoi’s grand Foreign Ministry building stands eerily empty

Despite costing billions, the building remains incomplete after more than a decade, with most of its area idle and shrouded in weeds.