In the event of severe pollution (VN_AQI ≥ 301), schools must suspend or reschedule in-person activities to safeguard students and staff. This department is also tasked with strengthening surveillance and enforcement to prevent open burning practices such as waste burning, straw burning, and agricultural byproduct incineration. Health ministry outlines public safety measuresThe Department of Health will develop public health communications in collaboration with media and local authorities. Ward leaders will be held personally accountable by the city's chairman if serious pollution incidents occur within their jurisdiction. Local police are instructed to lead enforcement operations to eliminate illegal waste burning, straw incineration, and agricultural byproduct fires.

Police from Quang Ninh Province, working with units from Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security, inspect fishing boats during an operation that uncovered an illegal gambling ring in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam. Photo: Quang Ninh PoliceCriminal police from Quang Ninh, working with the Ministry of Public Security, carried out the inspection on January 2 and found groups gambling aboard the vessels. Police identified Nguyen Dinh Minh, 69, a local resident with four prior gambling convictions, as the alleged ringleader. Nguyen Dinh Minh (R), whom police identified as the suspected organizer of an illegal gambling operation, is seen at a police station in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam. Photo: Quang Ninh PoliceOfficers seized gambling tools and more than VND430 million (US$16,350) in cash.

A traffic police officer stops and checks a sleeper bus in south-central Vietnam. Photo: SuppliedAn officer from the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security said on Sunday night that his team had handled a serious case involving a sleeper bus operating illegally. At around 2:10 pm the same day, officers were conducting inspections of commercial transport vehicles on Nha Trang - Cam Lam Expressway when they stopped a sleeper bus for a routine check. In addition, he was booked and fined VND5 million ($190) for driving a vehicle that did not have a valid inspection certificate. The sleeper bus was temporarily impounded for seven days, and its transport badge was revoked for two months.

A forest ranger receives a great hornbill that was voluntarily handed over by a resident of Xuan Thoi Son Commune in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Photo: Ngoc Khai / Tuoi TreRead what is in the news in Vietnam today:Society-- A new cold air mass moves into northern Vietnam on Monday, bringing colder weather, while parts of central Vietnam see heavy rain and the south experiences unseasonal showers. -- Authorities in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam are investigating after a construction worker was killed on Sunday when a large steel column fell on him at the Ho Chi Minh City–Long Thanh Expressway expansion project. Travel-- Vietnam recorded an estimated 3.5 million tourist visits nationwide during the New Year holiday, with Ho Chi Minh City accounting for more than 30 percent of the total, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism. -- Authorities in Dong Thap Province said on Sunday at the closing ceremony that the second Sa Dec Flower Festival drew an estimated 1.2 million visitors over nine days.

From April through early September, real estate stocks were among the main drivers of the VN-Index’s impressive rally. For the year, the average price increase across the real estate group still lagged behind the VN-Index’s 40% surge. Not all stocks kept paceOther real estate stocks struggled despite solid operational recoveries. FLC Group reversed a previous year’s loss with an estimated 2025 real estate profit of VND 635 billion (USD 26 million). Outlook for 2026Despite real estate prices and transaction volumes rising sharply in the first three quarters of 2025, the stock market performance remained highly selective.

Le Mat village, in Viet Hung Ward, is famous for its centuries-old tradition of snake farming and cuisine. With a history of more than 1,000 years, the village is steeped in legends, including one about rescuing a princess during the Ly dynasty. The village also houses significant relics, including ancient temples and pagodas.

Digital ID codes to be assigned to real estate assets starting March 1. According to the decree, the real estate information system and database will be centrally built and managed, ensuring nationwide consistency from central to local levels. Under Clause 5, Article 3 of the decree, the electronic identification code for real estate products - including houses and floor space within constructed facilities - is a string of up to 40 alphanumeric characters. For residential properties, the digital ID is generated based on core information groups: land parcel ID, project or construction code, location code (if applicable), and a natural sequence of characters. In addition, digital IDs will also be issued to other entities involved in real estate activities, including condominium management units, licensed real estate brokers, and individuals receiving housing support under social programs.

Among the items he feels most connected to are imperial decrees and royal edicts from the Nguyen dynasty. A glimpse of the rare "Cuu Long" (Nine Dragons) embroidery artwork. This passion culminated in his acquisition of the "Cuu Long" embroidered silk artwork, believed to date back to the Nguyen era. The embroidery, designed in a vertical hanging scroll style, measures 2.25 meters long and 1.65 meters wide. "From my research, this was an imperial embroidery made specifically for the emperor’s use.

As U23 Vietnam heads into the AFC U23 Championship 2026 in Saudi Arabia, one reality looms large: the team is no longer an enigma. U23 Vietnam is no longer a mystery at the AFC U23 Championship 2026. From regional events to international friendlies, coach Kim Sang Sik’s men featured regularly, gaining experience and demonstrating resilience. Unlike past editions, U23 Vietnam may no longer be considered the underdog. If U23 Vietnam can maximize this chemistry, stay mentally tough, and remain flexible in each match, the team still has a real shot at delivering strong results.

The resolution provides the key legal framework for advancing the Cai Mep Ha Free Trade Zone (FTZ), attracting strategic investors and supporting economic expansion across the southern key economic region. It is designed as a “super seaport city”, integrating transport, logistics, hi-tech industry and financial services. Experts say the project could help resolve existing administrative and infrastructure bottlenecks in HCM City. According to the economist, the special mechanisms within the Cai Mep Ha FTZ will also enable the application of digital technology from licensing to operational monitoring. This will transform the area into a modern port city, integrating multimodal transport infrastructure by sea, road and air via Long Thanh International Airport, creating a logistics gateway for the southern key economic region./.

In a January 3 notice to Netflix, the department said it had received information that the film was being distributed online in Vietnam via Netflix’s website https://www.netflix.com and app. The 27-episode series is currently available in the country up to episode 25. Netflix has rated the series T13 (13+), making it suitable for viewers aged 13 and older. The department classified “Shine on me” as a C-rated film - prohibited from distribution - citing violations under Point d, Clause 1, Article 9 of the 2022 Law on Cinematography. Under Clause 2, Article 15 of Government Decree No.

The year also marked a turning point in Vietnam’s administrative reform, as the government restructured local units from provincial to communal levels to streamline operations and bolster socio-economic development. Under a resolution passed by the National Assembly in June 2025, the number of provincial-level units was reduced from 63 to 34, including 6 centrally administered cities and 28 provinces. This major consolidation aimed to cut bureaucracy, reduce management layers, and enhance the efficiency of local governance. It laid the groundwork for organizational stability ahead of the 2026–2031 Party Congress cycle. Photos: Hoang Ha, Nguyen Hue

Workers process fish at a seafood export firm in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam. According to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit), China remained Vietnam’s largest fruit and vegetable buyer in 2025, making up more than 60 percent of the latter's total fruit and vegetable exports. Europe emerged as a bright spot, with fruit and vegetable exports to the EU surging 40 percent from 2024. Seafood reaches an all-time highSeafood exports also hit a historic high of $11.32 billion last year. Vinafruit’s Nguyen believes fruit and vegetable exports of $9-10 billion in 2026 are well within reach.

Back in June 2024, Apple introduced "Apple Intelligence" at WWDC with fanfare and bold promises. By March 2025, Apple was forced to admit that it couldn’t get things to work as intended. Many suspected that Apple Intelligence, though attractive in concept, lacked real substance. A significant portion of Apple Intelligence was pushed into 2026. In the end, 2025 was the year Apple reaffirmed its excellence in hardware, delivering a string of impressive new products.

Gratitude for a Vietnamese mother’s love“From my earliest moments, from the love I received at home, Vietnam became a core part of me. Christian grew up surrounded by the love of his Vietnamese mother. Growing up under the care of a Vietnamese mother, Christian experienced a childhood rich in cultural warmth. “I came to serve, but in the end, Vietnam gave me invaluable lessons in humanity, humility, and gratitude.”Alongside his loving mother, Vietnam also gifted him something else: a beautiful and gentle wife. In November 2022, after three years of long-distance love, Christian felt ready.