State President approves amnesty for 9,950 prisoners
HCMC police forge steel shield to eradicate drug crimes across city
HCMC police bust major drug ring, prosecute 150 suspects
Former Health Minister jailed for six years over hospital project losses
Two foreign suspects arrested over fatal shooting in Ho Chi Minh City
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HCMC police crack down on massive laughing gas trafficking ring
Ho Chi Minh City Police bust major inter-provincial drug ring, arrest 140
Vietnam to hike fines for social media violations under new decree
HCMC uncovers multiple fake goods, intellectual property infringement cases
71 suspects prosecuted, detained in major drug ring in Ho Chi Minh City
Travelers face VND50 million fine for undeclared cash and gold at border gates
Vietnam restricts foreign tourist motorbike rentals over traffic safety fears
Criminal proceedings launched against copyright infringement
Nine laws promulgated following National Assembly approval
Cybersecurity agency warns of impersonation of state agencies for online fraud
Hospital found discharging untreated wastewater into environment in Can Tho
Decree 133 tightens grip on electricity violations and overcharging
Vietnam drafts new law to boost SME growth
HCMC receives 13 citizens deported from Cambodia over online fraud links
5th “Digital Citizen Station” inaugurated in Ho Chi Minh City
Public lawyer model moves toward implementation
Authorities warn of travel scams targeting tourists during holiday season
Local officials’ new powers to suspend lawyers spark independence concerns
Ho Chi Minh City uses surveillance cameras to crack down on illegal dumping
Authorities propose heavier jurisdictions to deter road traffic violations
National
Experts affirm E10 biofuel safe for vehicle engines
Experts and government officials have sought to ease public concerns over the nationwide adoption of E10 gasoline, emphasizing that the biofuel is safe for vehicle engines and has been successfully used around the world for decades.
PM directs five northern localities to accelerate rental housing development
Vietnamese, Chinese railway enterprises sign strategic cooperation agreement
Landslides, ground subsidence intensify across Central Highlands, Mekong Delta
NA Resolution proposed to grant special development mechanisms for Dong Nai
International
Vietnam, China foster cooperation in theory research, official training
Politburo member and Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) Doan Minh Huan had a working session with Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei at the academy on June 1.
Vietnam-Philippines economic ties should be elevated to new height
Vietnamese top leader concludes state visit to Philippines
Party chief highlights overseas Vetnamese role in VN–Philippines cooperation
Top Vietnamese leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Manila
Business
Agro-forestry-fishery exports reach US$30.69 billion in five months
Vietnam’s exports of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products reached US$30.69 billion in the first five months of the year, representing a 9.2 percent increase compared with the same period last year.
Ho Chi Minh City projects struggle as material prices surge
New financial frameworks promise to transform HCMC into global investment hub
Vietnam launches nationwide E10 biofuel rollout, replacing RON 95 gasoline
Vietnam, Philippines seek new momentum in strategic partnership
Education
Educators welcome new allowance decree, seek further reforms
Educators have welcomed Vietnam’s new teacher allowance policy as a step toward improving incomes and retaining talent, while calling for further salary reforms to meet the sector’s long-term development goals.
Vietnam rolls out red carpet for global talents but barriers remain
Data driven planning transforming education infrastructure in HCMC
Schools cultivate “Red seeds” as student admission to the Party expands
170,127 candidates sit for competency assessment test of VNU-HCM
Sports
Vietnamese female gymnast wins vault gold at World Challenge Cup in Uzbekistan
Nguyen Thi Quynh Nhu delivered a standout performance to win the gold medal in the women’s vault at the FIG World Challenge Cup 2026 in Uzbekistan on May 23, earning Vietnam its first international gymnastics title of the year.
