Gia Lai launches major crime crackdown

Police in Gia Lai Province launched an intensive crime crackdown campaign on July 18, deploying joint armed patrol teams from five specialised units to ensure security for major upcoming political and social events.

Sixth global Vietnamese young intellectuals forum opens in Hà Nội

The sixth Global Forum for Young Vietnamese Intellectuals officially opened in Hà Nội on July 19, drawing 201 official delegates and over 300 observers and guests from cutting‑edge fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, nuclear physics, green economy, and digital transformation.

Tropical depression forecast to strengthen into storm

Due to the storm’s influence, from the afternoon of Friday, the eastern part of the northern East Sea will see strong winds. Sea waves are expected to reach heights of 2.5 to 3.5 metres, with rough seas and hazardous conditions for marine traffic, including thunderstorms, squalls, and large waves.

Hype-driven apartment prices distort HCM City market

When Nguyễn Quốc Thịnh, 42, purchased a 70-square-metre apartment in HCM City’s Thủ Đức area for VNĐ4.3 billion (US$169,000) in late 2024, he believed he had landed a great deal. The agent assured him it was the “last unit at a good price,” especially since similar apartments were being listed for up to VNĐ4.7 billion.

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