Woman returns mistaken $19,160mn transfer in Vietnam’s Quang Tri
Vietnam NewsA remarkable act of honesty unfolded in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam when a local woman voluntarily returned VND500 million (US$19,160) that had been mistakenly transferred into her bank account, authorities confirmed on Friday.
Da Nang airport to install intrusion alerts, bird repellent systems
Vietnam NewsDa Nang International Airport in Da Nang City, central Vietnam will be equipped with advanced safety technologies, including runway intrusion warning systems, surface monitoring, and bird detection and dispersal devices, under a newly announced master plan.
Crowds stockpile fuel in Vietnam’s Dak Lak ahead of price hike
Vietnam NewsPetrol stations across Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam saw unusually large crowds on Thursday as residents rushed to fill vehicles and containers before a nationwide price increase which took effect at 3:00 pm the same day.
Remote Tho Chau island to hold early vote in Vietnam’s 2026 national election
Vietnam NewsVietnam’s remote Tho Chau island is set to hold an early vote on Sunday in the country’s upcoming election for the National Assembly and local councils, local officials said.
Vietnam’s Vietlott Jackpot winner claims over $4mn
Vietnam NewsVietnam’s computerized lottery operator Vietlott announced late on Thursday that a single ticket holder won the Power 6/55 Jackpot 1 prize worth more than VND114.6 billion (US$4.4 million).
Man fined for punching taxi driver after quarreling with wife in Vietnam’s Dak Lak
Vietnam NewsPolice in Dak Lak Province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands have fined a man more than US$95 for punching a taxi driver without provocation after quarreling with his wife during a ride.
Vietnam health ministry proposes nationwide monitoring of cancers, air pollution, other health risks
Vietnam NewsVietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed setting up a nationwide monitoring system for non-communicable diseases and related risk factors, from cancers to air pollution, under a draft circular detailing parts of the country’s Law on Disease Prevention.
Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa police arrest Chinese national in pangolin slaughter case at restaurant
Vietnam NewsPolice in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam said on Friday they had arrested a Chinese national as part of an investigation into the alleged purchase and slaughter of a pangolin at a restaurant to serve customers.
Vietnam airport operator ACV says chairman, executive detained over bidding violations
Vietnam NewsAuthorities in Vietnam have detained the chairman of Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and another senior executive over alleged violations of bidding regulations that caused “especially serious consequences,” the airport operator said in a disclosure.
