Tens of million-USD drug trafficking ring bust

The Drug Crime Investigation Police Department (C04) under the Ministry of Public Security announced on Friday that it has smashed a cross-border drug production and trafficking ring and launched legal proceedings against seven suspects.

Traditional craft villages face material challenges

Traditional craft villages is a key part of Vietnam's cultural identity, but recently many of them are struggling with insufficient raw materials. More work is needed to help preserve and develop them.

Happy Vietnam photo and video contest receives 7,000 submissions

Spanning a period of four months, from June 15, 2022, to October 15, 2022, the contest garnered significant attention from both Vietnamese and international professionals, as well as amateur contributors. Many participants shared valuable works capturing the beauty of nature, the nation, and its people across various regions of Việt Nam and beyond.

Tết airfares already high, train and bus ready to serve

According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam (CAAV), at the peak period of Lunar New Year from January 25 to February 24, 2024, domestic airlines are expected to provide nearly 6.5 million seats on domestic routes, an increase of 4 per cent compared to last year.

Canal clean up

It’s a real dirty job, but thankfully many volunteers are happy to do it. Members an organisation in Bien Hoa city are cleaning up canals, much to the delight of residents in the area.

Keeping women safe

Young women are being taught valuable life lessons through the City Safe Project. It is teaching them about gender equality, the importance of self-value and how to stay safe while raising their confidence levels at the same time.

39 fishermen on damaged boat brought to safety

Deputy Chairman of the Bình Sơn People's Committee Ung Đình Hiền said local authorities will assist the fishermen and assess the extent of the ship damage to determine appropriate support policies in accordance with state regulations.

E-cigarettes must be banned in Việt Nam: workshop

According to a survey in 2022, the rate of e-cigarette use among students aged 13-15 years is 3.5 per cent. In 2019, this rate was 2.6 per cent. The rate increased significantly, placing at risk the achievements made by Việt Nam in reducing the rate of regular cigarette use over the past ten years.

Korean language study project introduced in Đà Nẵng

A Korean language Skill Lab officially opened at the university for 250 students in central Việt Nam getting digital practical courses and improving capability in Korean language, as well as opportunities for studying and working in Korea.

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