Da Nang police officer tracks down lost phone for South Korean tourist
Vietnam News 17:36 11/09/2026A traffic police officer in Da Nang City, central Vietnam used a patrol motorcycle to accompany a South Korean tourist and follow the location signal of her misplaced phone, eventually helping her recover the device she had left in a Grab car last week.
Hanoi police bring AI, smart tech to public safety
Vietnam News 21:21 03/09/2026The Hanoi Department of Public Security has unveiled three digital transformation products, including a smart police application, the second phase of testing for an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveillance system, and a domestically produced wireless fire alarm system, as the city seeks to improve public safety and services.
Ho Chi Minh City couple prosecuted over $280,000 fake Havaianas flip-flop bust
Ho Chi Minh City 18:23 27/08/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have initiated criminal proceedings against a local business owner and his wife for allegedly trading counterfeit Havaianas flip-flops, seizing over 11,000 pairs worth nearly US$280,000 at genuine market value.
Ho Chi Minh City man arrested 82 minutes after gold shop robbery
Vietnam News 09:57 27/08/2026A man smashed a gold shop display case with a concrete brick and stole 10 18-karat gold bracelets in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday before police arrested him just 82 minutes later.
Hanoi launches pilot 'Smart Police Station' kiosk
Vietnam News 20:20 15/08/2026The "Smart Police Station" kiosk model was officially launched for pilot operation in Hanoi on Saturday morning.
CEO of Vietnamese firm behind $100bn high-speed rail proposal arrested for fraudulent claims
Vietnam News 13:46 06/08/2026Authorities in Vietnam have arrested the CEO of a company that gained notoriety for proposing a staggering US$100 billion high-speed railway project, charging him with spreading false claims and attacking state institutions online.
Vietnam police launch criminal probe into deadly pig farm accident
Vietnam News 11:34 01/08/2026Police in Thanh Hoa Province, northern Vietnam have launched a criminal investigation into a tragic workplace accident at a commercial pig farm that left five workers dead and eight others injured earlier this month.
Ho Chi Minh City police seize 1,670 e-cigarette pods containing etomidate
Ho Chi Minh City 14:59 22/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested dozens of suspects and seized nearly 1,700 e-cigarette pods containing etomidate, raising concerns over the growing use of the drug in disguised forms.
Police martial arts, tactical performances impress crowds in Vietnam’s Da Lat
Vietnam News 16:17 21/06/2026Martial arts demonstrations, qigong performances, and a fireworks display by Vietnam’s police force left a strong impression on residents and visitors in Da Lat, Lam Dong Province.
Crowds fascinated by dramatic tactical performances by police, security officers on Han River in Da Nang
Vietnam News 19:14 03/05/2026Thousands of residents and tourists gathered along the Han River in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Saturday evening to watch spectacular demonstrations by police and security officers, including staged crime chases and martial arts performances that unfolded like scenes from an action film.
Foreign national stabs police officer after traffic accident in Vietnam
Vietnam News 09:09 20/03/2026Police in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam arrested a foreign man early on Thursday after he allegedly stabbed a local police officer while authorities were handling a traffic accident in Mui Ne Ward.
Japanese tourist moved by Vietnamese police’s kindness after running out of money
Vietnam News 19:56 06/03/2026A 68-year-old Japanese traveler has expressed heartfelt gratitude to police in Ha Tinh Province, north-central Vietnam after they stepped in to help him when he found himself stranded without money.
