Vietnam orders Ebola preparedness, steps up monitoring of arrivals from outbreak regions

Vietnam orders Ebola preparedness, steps up monitoring of arrivals from outbreak regions

Vietnam News

Vietnamese health authorities have issued a directive calling for strengthened preparedness and surveillance for Ebola virus disease amid concerns over potential imported cases, as outbreaks continue in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, where 139 people have died.

Vietnamese drivers share experiences with E10 biofuel

Vietnamese drivers share experiences with E10 biofuel

Vietnam News

Many Vietnamese motorcyclists said their vehicles run normally on E10 biofuel after trying it first-hand, despite online concerns about engine weakness or fuel separation ahead of the nationwide fuel transition on June 1.

Nguyen Thu Thao, Nguyen Han Viet crowned Miss and Mister Tourism Vietnam 2026

Nguyen Thu Thao, Nguyen Han Viet crowned Miss and Mister Tourism Vietnam 2026

Vietnam Life

Nguyen Thu Thao and Nguyen Han Viet claimed the titles of Miss and Mister Tourism Vietnam 2026, respectively, after surpassing 28 other contestants during the pageant’s final night on Saturday in Can Tho City.

Slow-braised mackerel with toasted bread stir memories in central Vietnam

Slow-braised mackerel with toasted bread stir memories in central Vietnam

Vietnam Life

In a village west of Da Nang City, central Vietnam, the arrival of mackerel from the coast still brings back memories of smoky kitchens, wood-fired stoves, and a humble dish that generations of families grew up with: slow-braised fish cooked until the bones have softened enough to melt on the tongue.

Vietnamese man fined after letting 4-year-old son steer speedboat

Vietnamese man fined after letting 4-year-old son steer speedboat

Vietnam News

Police in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam have fined a man who allowed his four-year-old son to steer a speedboat on the Tien River and posted a video of the stunt on social media, authorities said on Saturday.

Couple indicted for allegedly selling fake Gucci, Hermès, Rolex goods at Ho Chi Minh City store

Couple indicted for allegedly selling fake Gucci, Hermès, Rolex goods at Ho Chi Minh City store

Ho Chi Minh City 13:02 24/05/2026

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have indicted a couple accused of selling counterfeit products bearing luxury brand names including Gucci, Hermès, and Rolex after investigators uncovered thousands of suspected fake items and alleged illicit profits totaling nearly US$171,000 from early 2024.

Ho Chi Minh City police charge man over sale of counterfeit Nike, Adidas shoes online

Ho Chi Minh City police charge man over sale of counterfeit Nike, Adidas shoes online

Ho Chi Minh City 16:25 23/05/2026

Police in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday launched legal proceedings against a man accused of selling counterfeit Nike, Adidas, and Converse footwear through online platforms including Shopee.

Ho Chi Minh City intensifies clampdown on counterfeit goods at Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square

Ho Chi Minh City intensifies clampdown on counterfeit goods at Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square

Ho Chi Minh City 14:36 22/05/2026

Ho Chi Minh City’s market surveillance authority is intensifying inspections at major tourist shopping destinations such as Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square following repeated violations involving counterfeit and trademark-infringing goods.

23 charged in Vietnam crackdown on illegal soccer streaming ring

23 charged in Vietnam crackdown on illegal soccer streaming ring

Vietnam News 13:24 22/05/2026

Police in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam have arrested and charged 23 people linked to a major illegal soccer streaming network operating websites such as CakhiaTV, RakhoiTV, and CaheoTV, authorities said on Thursday.