Police smash ring selling ASF-affected pork to Hanoi markets, restaurants
Vietnam News 09:53 10/07/2025Police in Hanoi have dismantled a criminal ring that collected, slaughtered, and distributed pork infected with African swine fever (ASF) to local markets and eateries.
Paragliding accident kills tourist in Da Nang
Vietnam News 17:05 09/07/2025A paragliding accident occurred on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Tuesday as a male Vietnamese tourist fell from a paraglider into a forest and died, according to the municipal Border Guard Command.
Vietnam’s Hoi An installs 30kph speed limit signs on major roads
Travel 17:10 09/07/2025Authorities in Hoi An have installed new speed limit signs restricting vehicles to a maximum of 30kph in a bid to improve traffic safety and regulate the flow of vehicles entering central Vietnam’s UNESCO-listed ancient town.
Police bust Chinese-led extortion ring in Cambodia targeting Vietnamese victims with sensitive images
Vietnam News 15:19 09/07/2025Police in Quang Tri Province, alongside Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security and Cambodian authorities, have dismantled a Chinese-masterminded extortion ring that used sensitive images to blackmail Vietnamese victims and extorted at least US$11.5 million.
On misleading packaging and the need for stronger consumer protection in Vietnam
In-Depth 09:48 06/07/2025Editor’s note: The following opinion was submitted to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper by reader Hong Nguyen. The piece was translated from Vietnamese into English and edited by Tuoi Tre News, the daily’s English edition, for clarity, consistency, and coherence.
Ho Chi Minh City police arrest couple for producing over 70,000 counterfeit Singaporean medicated oil bottles
Ho Chi Minh City 09:37 02/07/2025Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a counterfeit pharmaceutical product trading and manufacturing ring, detaining a husband-and-wife duo for producing over 70,000 fake Eagle brand medicated oil bottles.
In Vietnam, oil meant for animal feed sold as cooking oil
Vietnam News 15:48 25/06/2025Police in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam have launched legal proceedings against three people over an alleged scheme to produce and sell counterfeit cooking oil using low-grade products intended for animal feed.
In Vietnam, counterfeit goods shake consumer trust
In-Depth 17:05 22/06/2025Counterfeit goods are no longer the crude imitations they once were in Vietnam, but today’s fakes are so meticulously crafted from QR codes to certificates of authenticity that even experienced consumers are being fooled.
Investing in Vietnam a way for foreign enterprises to tap Asian market
In-Depth 13:46 06/07/2025Despite ongoing tariff shifts prompting global supply chain recalculations, Vietnam continues to be regarded as a vital ‘gateway’ for foreign enterprises seeking access to the Asian market of over 4.8 billion people.
On misleading packaging and the need for stronger consumer protection in Vietnam
In-Depth 09:48 06/07/2025Editor’s note: The following opinion was submitted to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper by reader Hong Nguyen. The piece was translated from Vietnamese into English and edited by Tuoi Tre News, the daily’s English edition, for clarity, consistency, and coherence.
Meet the Ho Chi Minh City ENT doctor who wins high prize at World Food Photography Awards
In-Depth 09:29 06/07/2025An ear, nose, and throat specialist from Ho Chi Minh City has won a top category prize at the 2025 World Food Photography Awards.
Vietnam's box office booms in 2025, horror films dominate the screen
In-Depth 16:16 05/07/2025Vietnam's film industry is enjoying a banner year at the box office in 2025 — yet the overwhelming dominance of horror films is raising eyebrows among industry insiders, who say the trend risks limiting creative diversity.
Red study tour: Exploring China’s ‘energy factories’
In-Depth 09:00 03/07/2025The dual carbon goals—reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and achieving net-zero emissions—along with the global push toward green energy in the power sector are key themes drawing the attention of Vietnamese youth participating in the Red Study Tour.
Last-minute cancelations by foreign stars in Vietnam a costly lesson for local organizers
In-Depth 10:23 02/07/2025American pop star Jason Derulo has recently canceled his show in Vietnam but he is not the first international artist to have scrapped a performance in the Southeast Asian country at the last minute. What’s really happening behind the scenes and how can such incidents be avoided in the future?
Clinic in Da Nang preys on women with intimate part rejuvenation services
In-Depth 18:45 30/06/2025An investigation by Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reporters has revealed that a clinic in Da Nang City, central Vietnam lured female customers to its vulva rejuvenation services with eye-catching advertisements and using false claims of affiliation with the Da Nang General Hospital.
Vietnam’s dental tourism: A promising path to global recognition
In-Depth 14:31 28/06/2025Editor’s note: The following opinion was submitted to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper by Prof. Dr. Vo Truong Nhu Ngoc, from Hanoi Medical University. The piece was translated from Vietnamese into English and edited by Tuoi Tre News, the daily’s English edition, for clarity, consistency, and coherence.
PSG inflict humiliating defeat on Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final
World 11:30 10/07/2025EAST RUTHERFORD, United States -- Fabian Ruiz scored twice as European champions Paris Saint-Germain turned on the style in their reunion with Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday, thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup to set up a final showdown with Chelsea.
Spanish court hands Carlo Ancelotti one-year prison sentence for tax fraud
World 09:13 10/07/2025MADRID -- A Spanish court on Wednesday handed Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti a one-year prison sentence for failing to pay tax on his image rights revenues in 2014 when the Italian was Real Madrid manager, according to a statement.
New seafood noodle stall in Ho Chi Minh City’s Vung Tau resets coastal family legacy
Vietnam Life 18:27 09/07/2025It may be a newcomer among famous noodle stalls, but a ‘hu tieu hai san’ (seafood rice noodle soup) in Ho Chi Minh City’s Vung Tau Ward, part of former Vung Tau City in old Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province before a recent merger, is quickly becoming a must-try for locals and tourists alike.
Over 10,000 people in Japan sent to hospital due to heatstroke last week
World 16:02 09/07/2025TOKYO -- A total of 10,048 people were taken to hospital with heatstroke in Japan in the week through Sunday, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said in a preliminary report Tuesday.
The long slow death of Norway's wild salmon
World 16:02 09/07/2025Waist-deep in a rain-swollen river, Christer Kristoffersen cast his line, landed it gently on the water, and caught ... nothing. Norway's iconic wild salmon is in dramatic decline, a victim of fish farming and climate change.
Japan to set up control tower for crimes by foreigners
World 16:01 09/07/2025TOKYO -- Japan will set up an organization at the Cabinet Secretariat next week that will serve as the control tower to coordinate government efforts to deal with crimes by foreign residents, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday.
Dutch art sleuth recovers stolen trove of UNESCO-listed documents
World 15:29 09/07/2025THE HAGUE -- A Dutch art sleuth has recovered a priceless trove of stolen documents from the 15th to the 19th century, including several UNESCO-listed archives from the world's first multinational corporation.
ShopeeFood tops Vietnam’s online food delivery orders in survey, Grab leads by market share
Economy 15:10 09/07/2025ShopeeFood recorded the highest number of online food delivery orders in Vietnam during a seven-day period observed by U.S. market research firm NielsenIQ, though full-year data still showed Grab as the market share leader.
Vietnam-China consortium proposes participation in Ho Chi Minh City metro projects
Ho Chi Minh City 15:00 09/07/2025A consortium including Deo Ca Group and Fecon from Vietnam and PowerChina Group and SUCG International Engineering Co. Ltd. from China has proposed taking part in developing metro line No. 2 and other urban railway projects in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City partners with Intel to train AI workforce
Ho Chi Minh City 14:52 09/07/2025Ho Chi Minh City and U.S. technology company Intel have agreed to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) workforce training program targeting public officials and employees, heard a meeting on Tuesday between chairman Nguyen Van Duoc and Intel vice-president of international government affairs Sarah Kemp.
Vietnam’s police sports team gets bonuses after strong show in US event
Vietnam News 11:59 09/07/2025Vietnam’s People’s Public Security sports team will receive large cash bonuses from T&T Group after winning 25 medals at the 2025 World Police and Fire Games in Birmingham, Alabama, the Vietnamese multi-sector firm said on Tuesday.
3 dead, dozens injured in sleeper bus crash on Vietnam expressway
Vietnam News 11:54 09/07/2025A serious collision between two passenger buses occurred in the early hours of Wednesday on the Vinh Hao-Phan Thiet Expressway in Vietnam’s Lam Dong Province, leaving three people dead and dozens of others injured.
Only waste treatment plant in Vietnam’s Ca Mau shuts down, forcing temporary landfill use
Vietnam News 11:28 09/07/2025The only waste treatment plant in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam remained closed as of Tuesday due to pricing procedure issues, forcing local authorities to implement a temporary landfill system to prevent widespread garbage buildup.
Vietnam-China consortium proposes participation in Ho Chi Minh City metro projects
Ho Chi Minh City 15:00 09/07/2025A consortium including Deo Ca Group and Fecon from Vietnam and PowerChina Group and SUCG International Engineering Co. Ltd. from China has proposed taking part in developing metro line No. 2 and other urban railway projects in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City partners with Intel to train AI workforce
Ho Chi Minh City 14:52 09/07/2025Ho Chi Minh City and U.S. technology company Intel have agreed to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) workforce training program targeting public officials and employees, heard a meeting on Tuesday between chairman Nguyen Van Duoc and Intel vice-president of international government affairs Sarah Kemp.
Ho Chi Minh City police return lost smartphone to Indian tourist
Ho Chi Minh City 11:20 09/07/2025Police in Cho Quan Ward, formed from former Wards 1, 2, and 4 of former District 5 in Ho Chi Minh City, have successfully recovered and returned a lost smartphone to an Indian tourist through swift investigation and the use of surveillance camera footage.
Deadly Ho Chi Minh City apartment fire caused by short circuit: police
Ho Chi Minh City 09:53 09/07/2025An electrical short circuit from a resident’s unauthorized wiring at a ground-floor apartment caused a deadly Sunday fire at Doc Lap apartment building in Ho Chi Minh City, police confirmed on Tuesday.
Multimillion-dollar housing project in Ho Chi Minh City in limbo for 7 years
Ho Chi Minh City 17:23 08/07/2025Once envisioned as a high-end residential and commercial complex in Ho Chi Minh City, the Lancaster Lincoln housing project has remained stalled for seven years, with the developer reportedly incurring more than VND2.4 trillion (US$92 million) in investment, operations, and loan interest costs during this period.
