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Phúc Sơn Group chairman accused of paying millions in bribes to secure major projects

Investigators allege that Nguyễn Văn Hậu, also known as "Hậu pháo", chairman of Phúc Sơn Group, paid VNĐ132 billion (US$5.18 million) in bribes to former provincial leaders.

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Ministry supports building of 1,143 homes for needy people in Quảng Trị

As part of a nationwide campaign on joining hands to eradicate temporary and dilapidated housing, the ministry has mobilised funding worth VNĐ80 billion (US$3.13 million) for the construction.

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Developing national key universities in STEM fields

The Vietnamese government has approved a master plan for the national higher education and teacher training network under which the Việt Nam National University, Hà Nội, and Việt Nam National University, Hồ Chí Minh City will be developed into leading universities in Asia.

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Female scientist interested in animal disease research

Professor Doctor Nguyễn Thị Lan is a pioneering scientist in the development of biotechnology and animal disease prevention in Việt Nam.

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Veteran shoots down enemy aircrafts twice

Although he trained in the infantry, Lý became an air defence soldier, the number one gunner of a 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun, supporting infantry units.

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Ministry of Health receives 500,000 doses of measles vaccine

Since early 2025, Việt Nam has recorded approximately 40,000 suspected measles cases and five measles-related deaths.

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Việt Nam penalises social media influencers for misleading ads

Vietnamese authorities have fined several social media influencers for misleading advertising related to a dietary supplement claiming to replace fiber in fruits and vegetables.

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Hospitals nationwide to adopt digital medical records from September 30

This action is part of the health sector’s push for digital transformation in alignment with national strategies.

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Three Taiwanese jailed for 14 years each for laundering money in Việt Nam

The court sentenced Tai Ching Yu, Lin Xin Ying, and Wang Pei De each to 14 years in prison for illegally storing bank account information and money laundering.