Vietnam’s bus driver fined $190 after using phone while driving
Vietnam NewsA bus driver in southern Vietnam has been fined VND5 million (US$190) after being caught using a mobile phone while driving, causing a collision with a parked truck, an incident that sparked public outrage after video footage spread widely on social media, local authorities confirmed on Saturday.
Vietnam farmers harvest red pomelos ahead of Lunar New Year as demand for auspicious fruit rises
Vietnam LifeFarmers in a northern Hanoi suburb have begun harvesting a rare variety of red-skinned pomelo ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year, banking on strong seasonal demand for the fruit, which is prized for its symbolic association with luck and prosperity.
Vietnam objects to China’s opening of commercial center in Hoang Sa
Vietnam NewsAll foreign activities carried out in Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago in the East Vietnam Sea without Vietnam’s authorization are unlawful and invalid, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated.
Vietnam military deploys helicopters to secure upcoming 14th National Party Congress
Vietnam NewsVietnam’s military has deployed six helicopters to a Hanoi airbase as part of heightened security preparations for the 14th National Party Congress, with experienced aircrews placed on standby to support safety and defense missions during the high-profile political event.
Diet, dehydration drive high urinary stone disease rates in Vietnam: urologists
Vietnam NewsDiets high in salt and animal protein and low water intake are contributing to Vietnam having one of the world’s highest rates of urinary stone disease, Vietnamese urologists said on Friday at a medical conference in Ho Chi Minh City.
6 family members hospitalized over suspected poisoning from jicama seeds in northern Vietnam
Vietnam NewsSix members of the same family in northern Vietnam were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning on Thursday evening after eating seeds from a jicama plant, prompting health authorities to order an urgent investigation.
Operator of Nha Trang bar, whose staff threatened foreign tourists with shovel, fined over $1,900 for business violations
Vietnam NewsThe operator of BlueSea Beach & Bar, whose staff were filmed threatening foreign tourists with a shovel during the New Year holiday in Vietnam’s Nha Trang, has been fined VND50 million (US$1,910) for violations related to food service and business operations along the Nha Trang beachfront, local authorities confirmed on Friday.
5 Russian tourists among 7 rescued from rough seas in Vietnam’s Nha Trang
Vietnam NewsSeven people, including five Russian tourists, were rescued from rough seas off the coast of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam on Friday after strong waves swept the swimmers away from shore, local authorities said.
FIFA social media channel compares Vietnam forward Le Van Thuan with Bellingham
Vietnam NewsVietnam forward Le Van Thuan drew international attention after scoring the late winner against Kyrgyzstan at the AFC U23 Championship, with FIFA’s official social media comparing the teenager to England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
Hundreds of workers, engineers speed up work on $608mn iconic bridge project in Hanoi
Vietnam NewsHundreds of workers and engineers, along with heavy machinery and equipment, were fully mobilized to work on the main section of the Tran Hung Dao Bridge project in Hanoi, with a total capital of nearly VND16 trillion (US$608 million), on Friday morning.
