Two dead in southern Vietnam after man sets partner and self ablaze
The incident followed an argument related to their romantic relationship and caused a large fire.
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Full health insurance coverage reaches all poor, elderly Vietnamese citizens from 2026
Health insurance cardholders from near-poor households will have their payment rate increased from 95 percent to 100 percent of covered medical expenses, effective January 1.
Hanoi proposes halting passenger trains through famous ‘railway café street’
Under the proposal, southbound passenger trains would terminate at Hanoi Station, while northbound services would stop at Gia Lam. Passenger transfers between the two stations…
Combined net worth of the five richest in Vietnam rose sharply in 2025
Forbes’ data showed that as of December 31, Vietnam had five US dollar billionaires, one fewer than at the start of the year, but their combined wealth jumped by more than US$28…
Vietnam’s new e-commerce law expected to curb online trade fraud
Between 2020 and 2025, authorities nationwide detected and handled about 120,000 - 190,000 cases of smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit goods each year, with trade fraud…
Cherry blossom season in Vietnam’s Da Lat
This year’s cherry blossom season has arrived early, transforming Da Lat into a landscape of vibrant pink. From local residents to travellers from afar, visitors all enjoy the…
Vietnam records 8.02% GDP growth in 2025, 8.46% in Q4
GDP in 2025 is estimated at US$514 billion (VND12,847.6 trillion), an increase of US$38 billion from 2024. GDP per capita reached approximately VND125.5 million, or US$5,026, up…
China – Vietnam freight train volume hits record
Cargo on this route currently accounts for 73 percent of the total volume exported to Vietnam by rail and 86 percent of the container volume shipped by this means of transport, up…
Traffic accidents kill 94 in Vietnam during 2026 New Year holiday
All accidents occurred on roads, with none recorded on railways or waterways, a contrast to the three railway accidents that killed two people during the New Year holiday in 2025.
Vietnam PM Chinh pledges deeper bilateral ties in farewell to Philippine Ambassador
Vietnam remains a reliable partner and a stable rice supplier for the Philippines, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.