Việt Nam News

A Vietnamese court on Monday began the trial of 12 former police officers accused of falsifying official records to help drug users avoid compulsory rehabilitation, in a case authorities say highlights corruption risks within local law enforcement.

All school students in the rural commune of Hòa Vang in the central city will be provided free textbooks in the 2026-27 academic year as the local authorities had raised more than VNĐ2 billion from donors in supplying 91,000 books for 7,000 students at the commune.

The southernmost province of Cà Mau is stepping up international integration efforts to boost exports, attract investment, and strengthen its key economic sectors.

Manh Nguyen, 32, tried to escape from the property in Leyland, Lancashire, but said he was captured by gang bosses who beat him and chained his ankles to stop him fleeing again.

Wang Hua, wanted by Chinese authorities, was tracked down in a coastal ward popular with foreign residents before being transferred at a northern border gate.

The An Giang Province People’s Committee has recognised Mỹ Hòa Hưng Commune as an island commune, marking a new step in local socio-economic development.

Taking the digital leap not only enhances the efficiency of local management, but also facilitates access for residents and businesses, aiming to build a smart and modern society.

A deepening shortage of seasonal labour is placing increasing strain on agriculture and fisheries in rural HCM City, forcing farmers and fishermen to adapt as traditional production practices become harder to sustain.

HCM City authorities are accelerating preparations for breaking ground on three major seaports, which is expected to be done on April 30, Reunification Day.

The project is being developed by VinSpeed, a subsidiary of Vingroup, with a total investment of over VNĐ147 trillion (approximately US$5.6 billion), excluding site clearance costs.

The Việt Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of HCM City and the Coast Guard Region No. 3 Command have officially signed a coordination programme for the 2026-30 period, aimed at enhancing maritime sovereignty protection and supporting fishing communities.

The facility aims to address growing demand for medical examination and treatment among residents of both countries, particularly in border areas.

A court has sentenced a businessman and dozens of education officials over a long-running bribery scheme linked to preschool food supply contracts, involving more than US$500,000 in illicit payments.

Francophonie Day 2026 opened at Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai High School in HCM City this morning, offering diverse activities to bring local students closer to the international Francophone community.

Held annually as a key people-to-people diplomacy activity, the event continues to strengthen the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Việt Nam and Laos.

Fireworks will light up the sky at seven locations across HCM City on the evening of April 30 as part of celebrations marking the 51st anniversary of the Reunification of Vietnam and the 140th anniversary of International Workers’ Day.

The Việt Nam Students' Association in HCM City (VSA HCMC) officially launched the HCM City Students’ Integration Week on April 11 at the International University under Việt Nam National University (VNU-HCM).

Traditional dances and art performances as well as cuisine exchanges were staged in celebration of the Bunpimay 2569 Festival (traditional New Year of Laos) at the Consulate General of Laos in Đà Nẵng City, promoting the ever-closer ties among local people and Lao friends.