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.
Ho Chi Minh City police test drones to boost crime prevention
Ho Chi Minh City 12:58 06/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City police on Wednesday conducted a pilot test of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park, aiming to study their application to crime prevention, security management, and operational response across the city.
‘Tourist police’ model floated for Phu Quoc to safeguard visitors, improve tourism experience
Travel 17:04 11/01/2026The An Giang Province Tourism Association has proposed establishing a dedicated tourist police force in Phu Quoc Special Zone, a popular island destination in southern Vietnam, to strengthen security, curb harassment and overcharging, and enhance the overall experience of both domestic and international visitors.
Ho Chi Minh City police help Turkish tourist recover lost iPhone
Ho Chi Minh City 20:20 29/12/2025Police in Ho Chi Minh City have helped a Turkish tourist recover a lost iPhone after he accidentally left it in a ride-hailing taxi, an incident highlighting ongoing efforts by local police to support residents and foreign visitors.
Ho Chi Minh City police launch major crime crackdown ahead of Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 10:54 13/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City police on Friday launched a citywide crime prevention and suppression campaign aimed at ensuring public security and order ahead of Tet 2026, or the Vietnamese Lunar New Year holiday, and major national political events.
Vietnamese man arrested for defrauding police officers in 16 provinces
Vietnam News 09:36 07/11/2025Police in Lai Chau Province, northern Vietnam have arrested a man accused of impersonating a criminal informant to swindle nearly VND196 million (US$7,450) from police officers across 16 provinces and cities.
Ukrainian Embassy thanks Vietnam for helping citizen return home safely
Vietnam News 16:37 06/11/2025The Ukrainian Embassy in Vietnam has expressed its gratitude to authorities in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam for rescuing and supporting a Ukrainian citizen who was stranded at sea and later assisted in returning home safely.
3 dead as Indonesian protesters set fire to regional parliament building
World 16:03 30/08/2025MAKASSAR, Indonesia -- Three people died and five were injured in Indonesia after protesters set fire to a regional parliament building, authorities said on Saturday, as demonstrations pose the first major test to President Prabowo Subianto's government.
Search for Australian gunman enters 5th day as weather closes in
World 13:56 30/08/2025SYDNEY -- Australian police battled severe alpine weather on Saturday on the fifth day of a search for a gunman who escaped into dense bush after allegedly shooting dead two officers and injuring another at a rural property in Victoria state.
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.
Senior police officer dismissed after drunk driving chain-reaction crash in Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:57 27/06/2025A senior police officer in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam has been dismissed from his post after causing a multi-vehicle crash while driving under the influence on Thursday evening.
