Vietnam orders nationwide recall of Acnes face wash, Kleen hand wash
Vietnam NewsVietnam’s drug regulator has ordered a nationwide suspension and recall of certain Acnes facial cleanser and Kleen hand wash products after inspections found their ingredients did not match registered cosmetic formulations.
Da Nang fines Hoi An hospitality firm $14,800 over environmental, food safety violations
Vietnam NewsAuthorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have fined Tri Viet Hoi An JSC VND389 million (US$14,810) for multiple violations of environmental protection and food safety regulations at its The Pearl Hoi An resort complex.
Feeding wild monkeys in Vietnam: When misplaced kindness causes lasting harm
Vietnam NewsFollowing the recent incident of a foreign visitor wrapping ripe bananas around his body to approach and feed wild monkeys on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, wildlife an expert has warned that such actions, regardless of intent, can inflict serious and long-term damage on wild monkey populations.
Vietnam performs 1st dual kidney removal, transplant surgery
Vietnam NewsHue Central Hospital in central Vietnam said on Wednesday that its doctors had successfully carried out the country's first surgery to simultaneously remove two massive polycystic kidneys and perform a kidney transplant on a patient with end-stage renal failure.
Vietnam’s Vietlott confirms $9.8mn jackpot winner
Vietnam NewsVietnam's state-run lottery company Vietlott announced late on Tuesday that a customer had won the Power 6/55 Jackpot 1 prize worth more than VND257 billion (US$9.8 million), making it one of the largest payouts in the company's history.
Vietnam coach Kim apologizes, takes responsibility for U23 Asian Cup semifinal loss
Vietnam NewsVietnam U23s' coach Kim Sang Sik apologized to supporters and took responsibility after his side lost 0-3 to China in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup early on Wednesday.
Dolphin-shaped sandbar draws crowds along Vietnam’s Nha Trang coast
Vietnam NewsA newly formed sandbar resembling a giant dolphin has appeared near the Tran Phu Bridge in Nha Trang, a famed beach destination in south-central Vietnam, drawing crowds of locals and tourists eager to take photos.
Vietnam miss U23 Asian Cup final after semifinal loss to China
Vietnam NewsVietnam were beaten 0-3 by China in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup early on Wednesday, missing out on a place in the finale.
14th National Party Congress's opening: Great aspirations, steady steps
Vietnam NewsParty General Secretary To Lam, head of the Documents Subcommittee, on behalf of the 13th Party Central Committee, on Tuesday presented its report on the documents submitted to the 14th National Congress, highlighting key issues and new points in the draft documents for the congress to consider, discuss and decide upon.
