Việt Nam on alert as drug smuggling surges via maritime routes

Heroin, ketamine and crystal methamphetamine from the Golden Triangle region are transported into Việt Nam via land routes, then concealed in various export goods such as plastic pellets, loudspeakers, electronic devices, magnetic cranes, packaging machines and granite stones before being shipped overseas.

Promoting the Buddhist spirit from Lý-Trần dynasties

During the Lý-Trần dynasties from the 11th to the 13th century, Buddhism flourished with remarkable impacts on various socio-cultural aspects. A recent scientific conference emphasised and upheld Buddhist tradition, highlighting its importance in modern times.

Veteran journalist Trần Mai Hạnh passes away

Trần Mai Hạnh was born on January 1, 1943 in northern Hải Dương Province. He graduated from the Faculty of Literature, Hanoi University (now the Faculty of Literature, Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities).

Fishermen's awareness key to IUU 'yellow card' removal

Nguyễn Quang Hùng, director of the Fishery Inspection Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, talks with Việt Nam News reporter Tố Như about Việt Nam’s effort to remove the European Community’s “yellow card” on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

The pack-bikes of war

The historic victory in the battle of Điện Biên Phủ would not have been possible without support from behind the lines. Thousands of tonnes of supplies were transported through hundreds of kilometres of jungle by the pack-bike labourers with Thanh Hóa as the main supplying province in the North.

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