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Watching video of martyr's message from afar, people moved to tears

A clip featuring a message from afar by martyr Tang Ba Hung to his wife and children, painstakingly created by a group of young people using only his photos and voice data, has moved viewers to tears.

HCMC’s roadside parking program posts $90,000 loss due to accounting issues

City officials say misreported figures by the Youth Volunteer Company may have led to the unexpected shortfall.

Decomposed headless male body found on Phu Yen beach

Residents in Phu Yen Province have discovered a severely decomposed male body - missing its head, feet, and one arm - washed up on the coast of Phu Lac Hamlet, Hoa Hiep Nam Ward, Dong Hoa Town.

Tien Giang wine company investigated after fatal poisoning linked to liquor

Officials confirm the wine consumed was produced in Tien Giang; testing is underway as more victims recover.

Ministry of Health investigates assault on female doctor in Gia Lai

After a physician was attacked by a patient’s relative, authorities are taking steps to enhance security and ensure accountability.

Toll hike planned for HCMC – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway

Vietnam Expressway Corporation proposes raising tolls by 7% to meet project cost recovery and business goals.

Vietnam marks 50 years of reunification with national ceremony in HCM City

From a sunrise commemoration and parades to fireworks and cultural tributes, the city prepares for a historic celebration on April 30.

Ex-An Giang chairman imprisoned in major sand mining corruption trial

Nguyen Thanh Binh was convicted for abusing his position after accepting bribes to facilitate illegal sand mining by Trung Hau 68 Company.

Kidney donor turned fraudster receives reduced jail term in Hanoi

Nguyen Tuan Dung, who once donated a kidney to save a life, was sentenced to eight years in prison for defrauding a car rental owner - but received leniency due to his past act of altruism.

Ho Chi Minh City house fire leaves 3 dead, victims' identities confirmed

Fire at a District 8 residence kills a man, woman, and her young son; investigation underway.

Hundreds of homes damaged by quake tremors: HCMC launches apartment inspection

The Ministry of Construction is investigating structural issues at Diamond Riverside following Myanmar’s 7.7-magnitude quake.

Vietnam announces 3-day holiday for Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day 2025

The public holiday will run from April 5 to 7, giving government workers and employees a long weekend.

Fishing boat capsizes near Phu Quy Island; 2 missing, 20 rescued

A vessel carrying 22 crew members went down 27 nautical miles off Phu Quy Island.

Catholic leader Father Phan Khac Tu dies at 89

Father Phero Phan Khac Tu, Editor-in-Chief of Cong Giao va Dan Toc (Catholicism and Nation), and Honorary Chairman of the Vietnam Committee for Catholic Solidarity in Ho Chi Minh City, passed away on the evening of April 1. He was 89 years old.

Vietnam aims to open four key North–South expressway sections by April 30

With the April holiday approaching, the Ministry of Construction pushes to open main routes of four major expressway projects.

Vietnam targets equitable growth through Program 1719

Program 1719 has significantly reduced poverty in minority communities, with nine provinces essentially achieving its goals.

Mother loses over $52,000 to deepfake scam impersonating daughter on Viber

A Hanoi woman was tricked into transferring more than 1.3 billion VND after receiving fake messages and a video call from what appeared to be her daughter.

Workers in Vietnam to enjoy up to 8 holiday days in April and May

A combination of national holidays and adjusted work schedules means workers could have over a week off in the coming month.

Ancient stele near Hoi An’s Chua Cau vandalized, investigation underway

Authorities are probing the destruction of a centuries-old spiritual relic believed to guard waterways, located just steps from Hoi An’s iconic bridge.

Decree 168 reduces traffic violations, but public compliance begins to slip

Despite a sharp drop in traffic infractions and accidents, Vietnam’s traffic police are seeing signs of legal complacency after just three months of Decree 168.