Vice chairman of the People’s Committee of HCM City Bùi Xuân Cường has called on Mastercard to continue accompanying the city in its efforts to equip 100 per cent of public transport vehicles with payment terminals, enabling residents to enjoy seamless “one-tap” cashless journeys.
            
            
                
                A Khánh Hòa court has sentenced four men from Russia and Ukraine to between 13 and 18 years in prison for a violent late-night raid on a mobile phone store that left a staff member bound and beaten.
            
            
                
                HCM City will revise its redevelopment plan for deteriorating apartment buildings to reflect new realities following its recent administrative merger with the provinces of Bình Dương and Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu.
            
            
                
                The investigation began when police of then Pleiku city in Gia Lai discovered a homemade firearm while examining an individual involved in hunting activities. This initial discovery led investigators to uncover a complex web of manufacturers, dealers, and storage operators.
            
            
                
                Incomes have quadrupled, poverty has vanished and thousands of villages have gained new life in Hà Nội’s suburbs. The completion of the New Rural Development Programme shows how Việt Nam is redefining the role of its countryside.
            
            
                
                HCM City, Việt Nam’s economic powerhouse, reported robust gains in industry, services, and foreign investment in the first eight months, but officials warned that sluggish public investment is threatening its 8.5 per cent growth target.
            
            
                
                The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) will lead national coordination efforts. It is tasked with sharing intelligence on methods and schemes used in money laundering and terrorist financing, as well as results of investigations and prosecutions. Information requested by other agencies must be provided within 60 working days.
            
            
                
                Bitcoin man of mystery Satoshi Nakamoto, who many believe started the cryptocurrency, has a new home at Hà Nội’s Century Tower. A statue has been unveiled of Nakamoto making Việt Nam only the fifth country to host this type of artwork. Blockchain advocates hope it will inspire greater understanding of the technology.
            
            
                
                Most of the citizens were residing and working illegally, violating the law in Cambodia and had been detained.
            
            
                
                The Agricultural Extension Programme for the 2026–2030 period is highlighted as a key strategy to enhance production capacity, increase farmers’ incomes and meet the rising domestic and international demand for safe, high-quality agricultural products.
            
            
                
                US Ambassador to Việt Nam Marc Evans Knapper underlined that the initiative reflects the growing strength of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.
            
            
                
                Those receiving fewer than 50 KPI points, or found to have committed disciplinary violations or ethical misconduct, could be reassigned or dismissed.
            
            
                
                To ensure visitor safety, the Ninh Bình Provincial Department of Tourismhas instructed ecotourism site managers to increase warnings, install signs, mark trails and coordinate closely with rangers and security forces to monitor unauthorised trekking.
            
            
                
                The Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods (SAAF) programme has been launched by Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) to support the building of healthier, more sustainable and more inclusive food systems from livestock and aquaculture.
            
            
                
                HCM City is eyeing a comprehensive development project for the city’s waterway transportation to enhance regional connectivity and tourism.
            
            
                
                The “Lighting Rural Roads” movement in Đồng Tháp Province has gotten an active response from local people, businesses and others, helping transform the look of villages.
            
            
                
                On the ground, the airline has teamed up with the Immigration Department (A08) under the Ministry of Public Security to enhance baggage screening at key hubs like Nội Bài and Tân Sơn Nhất international airports.
            
            
                
                During the search, Ty confronted the officers and stabbed Cánh before escaping.