New overnight stay reporting rule leaves residents seeking clarity
Draft Penal Code targets data trafficking with stricter prison sentences
Vietnamese authorities step up crackdown on smuggling and counterfeit goods
Government considers raising land auction deposit requirement
HCMC police bust VND3.5 trillion online betting rings
New refund rule strengthens air passenger protection in Vietnam
PNJ issues statement after former P-Lab executive's arrest
Vietnam issues new rules governing foreign media activities
Face verification for high-value business transfers required
Decree provides comprehensive guide to sharing media safely amid strict IP rules
Pickup trucks reclassified as passenger cars under new traffic rules
Cafe shops, restaurants playing music for customers to pay copyright fees
Vietnam drastically increases fines to curb rampant spread of cyber fabrication
Vietnam lacks certified child car seat approval organizations before July 1
Hanoi Police crack down on massive US$7.8 m timeshare holiday scam
Livestock violations may be fined up to VND100 million
HCMC police foil suspected online scam base housing 83 foreign nationals
Four prosecuted in US$120 million DongA Bank fraud, two fugitives
Free software piracy era coming to an end
Fraud syndicate forced out of Cambodia attempted to build scam base in Vietnam
Feasible security measures target complex criminal syndicates across HCMC
PM requests addition of penalties for illegal use of e-cigarette, heated tobacco
Police dismantle cross-border gambling network handling over VND4 trillion
Market surveillance forces plan “blacklist” to crack down on counterfeit goods
Vietnam moves to update laws for digital economy
National
3.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Quang Ngai Province
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Mang But Commune in Quang Ngai Province on July 14, with its hypocenter located at a depth of approximately 8.2 kilometers.
Khanh Hoa–Buon Ma Thuot Expressway nears completion
Vietnam designates October 15 as National Digital Citizen Day
Decades later, search for fallen soldiers' remains continues at Hill 400
Draft law aims to drive city's GRDP to US$1.2 trillion by 2050
International
Mortal remains of Indian victims in Phu Quoc speedboat accident repatriated
The mortal remains of 15 Indian tourists in Phu Quoc speedboat accident were handed over to the Indian side and transported on a flight departing at 18:00 on July 13 for their homeland.
Vietnam, Japan enhance defence cooperation
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung receives new US ambassador
Vietnam reaffirms goodwill in adhering to 1982 UNCLOS
Ministry supports efforts to deal with aftermath of Phu Quoc speedboat capsize
Business
HCMC proposes stronger incentives to accelerate social housing development
The HCMC Delegation of National Assembly Deputies on July 14 held a thematic review on social housing development, focusing on measures to speed up affordable housing projects.
Surging freight rates drive up logistics costs for Vietnamese exporters
Ho Chi Minh City waives seaport infrastructure fees
SP-SSA International Terminal handles 1 millionth TEU
Ministry proposes planting area code approval as durian exports face pressure
Education
HCMC universities train international-caliber talent
Beginning in 2025, universities in Ho Chi Minh City will begin enrolling and training internationally qualified professionals in eight priority disciplines under a program commissioned by the city.
Vietnam wins four gold, one silver medals at International Physics Olympiad
Stronger State-university-business ties drive new growth
Educators call for achievement obsession end in upcoming academic year
Ho Chi Minh City expands science partnership with National University
Sports
Vietnam's youth boxing team wins five Asian U19-U23 bronze medals
Vietnam's youth boxing team concluded its campaign at the Asian Boxing U19 and U23 Championships 2026 in Indonesia with five bronze medals.
