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Cyanide found in food of 6 dead Vietnamese, American citizens in Thailand

Thai authorities have found cyanide not only in tea, but also in food in a hotel room in Bangkok, where six people, four Vietnamese and two Americans of Vietnamese, were found dead, reported local media.

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai CEO's home searched: Boxes of documents seized

Authorities conduct a thorough search of Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan's residence, removing boxes of documents.

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai CEO arrested in state asset misuse probe

Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan, CEO of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai group, has been detained for violating state asset management regulations.

HCM City court begins trial of corruption case at Vietnam Register

The People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City on July 18 commenced the first-instance trial of a case involving 254 defendants related to the Vietnam Register (VR), its local registration centres and sub-departments.

Quang Ninh to mark Navy's first victory against US forces

A ceremony will be held in the northern province of Quang Ninh to commemorate martyrs and people who died in the first victory of the Vietnam People’s Navy against the US forces in 1964.

VietNamNet extends exclusive partnership with VietNamNet Media JSC until 2027

VietNamNet Media JSC continues to be the exclusive partner for advertising, media, event organization, and copyright services for VietNamNet Newspaper.

Authorities raid home of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai's CEO in major investigation

Green-plated vehicles and dozens of police officers appeared in front of the house of Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan, CEO of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC, on Tran Quoc Thao Street, District 3, HCM City this morning.

Details emerge in deaths of six Vietnamese nationals in Bangkok

The autopsies of the six Vietnamese nationals who died in Bangkok have been completed. Unless further investigation is required by the police, the victims' families will soon be able to claim the bodies.

Too many barriers in organ donation and transplantation, say experts

Vietnam recorded about 1,000 people receiving organ transplants in 2023, making Vietnam a country with the most people receiving organ transplants in Southeast Asia.

Dodging debt: The hidden perils of social media debt groups

In 2023, social media saw a surge in groups advocating for dodging debt.

Urgent legal improvements needed to insure children’s safety on the internet

It is essential to enhance education and raise awareness among children about online safety, says the Department for Child Affairs

’Tiger cages’ leave homes vulnerable to fire

The dangers of tiger cages are particularly acute in apartment blocks with a single staircase serving as the primary escape route.

Vietnam requests detailed probe into Bangkok hotel poisoning

Vietnam is coordinating with Thai authorities to investigate and has requested additional information regarding the incident in which a group of Vietnamese citizens died at a hotel in Bangkok.

Financial dispute leads to cyanide poisoning of Vietnamese nationals in Bangkok

Before the cyanide poisoning that killed five Vietnamese individuals at a hotel in Bangkok, the suspect Sherine Chong and the Vietnamese group had financial disputes that led to litigation.

Hanoi to renovate and expand John McCain’s memorial

The renovation of the memorial sculpture for the late Senator, who was shot down over Hà Nội, aims to preserve the historical and cultural values of the site .

HCM City’s former vice chairwoman arrested for abuse of power

The former Vice Chairwoman of HCM City People’s Committee Nguyễn Thị Hồng has been arrested for alleged abuse of power during her official duties, the police said on Wednesday.

Hue becomes Vietnam's first city to build bike lanes on pavements

Hue City is the first locality in Vietnam to build bicycle lanes on pavements, with the work being in its final stage. They span the city’s main roads and run for over eight kilometres.

Thai autopsy finds cyanide in murder-suicide victims’ bodies in Bangkok hotel

At a press conference held earlier the same day, Thai police also said cyanide was found in all coffee cups at the scene, and one of the six is believed to have poisoned the others over debt issues.

Prime Minister orders joint investigation into Vietnamese deaths in Bangkok

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issued an urgent directive regarding the deaths of four Vietnamese tourists and two Vietnamese-Americans in Bangkok, Thailand.

Nhon-Hanoi and Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien urban railways set for 2024 launch

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chaired the second meeting of the task force assisting the Steering Committee on the progress of urban railway projects in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City this morning.