In the latest indictment, authorities valued the 519 apartments involved in the case at more than VNĐ2 trillion (US$78 million), nearly four times the previous valuation of more than VNĐ548 billion. The new valuation was based on actual market transaction prices at the time of valuation, rather than tax records, in an effort to safeguard the interests of affected homebuyers.

The kidney transplants were disguised as donations to conceal their illegal nature.

From a free swimming club in Hà Nội to a national drowning prevention programme, Việt Nam is building a new approach to keeping children safe in and around water.

HCM City will start construction on 11 projects and inaugurate five others with combined investment of about VNĐ249 trillion (US$9.56 billion) around National Day, the city's construction department said.

A new fund established under Ministry of Public Security regulations will provide financial assistance to road traffic accident victims, their families and those who help transport the injured to hospital.

Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Thị Thanh Trà told the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Home Affairs and other relevant ministries and agencies to review policy documents and legal regulations concerning older persons, stressing that gender equality among older people must be taken into account in the law-making process.

HCM City will accelerate the development of its urban railway network, with eight routes targeted for completion during 2026-30 to raise the total network length to 255km, according to the latest conclusion of the municipal Railway Network Development Steering Committee.

Once off-grid and hours from the mainland, Cái Chiên Island is reinventing itself as a community-led tourist haven after gaining electricity and faster boat access.

Police in Đà Nẵng City have detained five Chinese nationals wanted by Beijing, in coordinated operations with Ministry of Public Security.