Five people are arrested for producing fake Thai medicated oil in Ho Chi Minh City. The suspects are being investigated for the crime of producing and trading counterfeit goods classified as medicines for treatment or disease prevention. Police seize counterfeit medicated oil bottles, and tools and machines used for manufacturing fake medicated oil. Initial investigations showed that Hoan and his accomplices produced and distributed hundreds of thousands of counterfeit medicated oil products, selling them at prices far below those of genuine goods. Medicals used for producing fake medicated oil.

To meet rising travel demand during the four-day New Year 2026 holiday from January 1 to 4, Vietnam Railways will operate additional passenger trains and attach extra carriages to existing services, providing a total of 20,000 extra seats. According to the operator, around 13,400 seats will come from supplementary services on key routes. Alongside the new services, the company will also attach additional carriages to the North–South Reunification trains and other daily routes, supplying about 6,600 more seats. The additional capacity is aimed at ensuring safe, convenient and sufficient transport options for passengers during the peak holiday period, while supporting smooth nationwide travel demand./.

The area around Vam Xuong Bridge in Ho Chi Minh City is filled with trash. Waste piles up along Bung Ong Thoan Street in Tang Nhon Phu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. A sign banning dumping is erected near Vam Xuong Bridge in Ho Chi Minh City, but waste is still dumped in the area. Photo: Huynh AnhGarbage is scattered along a street in Ho Chi Minh City. 46 in Long Truong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

The draft decree on supplemental pension insurance (SPI) is currently being developed by the Ministry of Finance for the Social Insurance Law 2024. Under the draft decree, eligible participants for SPI include employers and employees who are already participating in mandatory social insurance as prescribed by the Social Insurance Law. They are entitled to receive supplemental pension payments and enjoy personal income tax incentives as prescribed by law. Vietnam has piloted voluntary supplemental pension funds since 2017 under Decree 88/2016/ND-CP. By the end of 2024, there were seven active supplemental pension funds in the system; total assets reached VND1,549 billion, an 18-fold increase compared to 2021 and up 68.7 percent compared to 2023.

Fog is expected across northern Vietnam, December 29, 2025. -- Police and investigators in Ninh Binh Province, northern Vietnam simultaneously inspected two bars in Hoa Lu Ward late on Friday and in the wee hours of Saturday, detecting 30 people that tested positive for drugs. -- Vingroup has announced the dissolution of VinMedtech High-Tech Medical Investment Joint Stock Company, headquartered in Hanoi, to the State Securities Commission of Vietnam and local stock exchanges. According to Vingroup, the dissolution is intended to restructure the operations of its subsidiaries. Travel-- Miss Brazil Gabriela Borges, a Top 5 finalist at Miss Cosmo 2025, on Saturday night shared a video capturing the moment she was proposed to on a cruise ship in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam.

“The role of teachers is no longer simply to transmit knowledge, but to become supporters, guides, and companions in learners’ foreign language learning journeys,” Anh emphasized. Foreign language assessment in Vietnam is developing rapidly with many new trends and requirements, leaving many teachers confused. Assessing students’ foreign language communicative competence needs to be conducted professionally and systematically. This allows them to design questions aligned with objectives, gradually collect evidence, and draw conclusions about students’ foreign language communicative competence. Anh said one of the key competencies for foreign language teachers is flexible formative assessment.

The road leading to the peak of Bach Ma in Hue was severely damaged by landslides at kilometer 12 after historic flooding in late October 2025. On December 26, Nguyen Vu Linh, director of Bach Ma National Park, said authorities have yet to begin repairs on the landslide-hit road connecting National Route 1 to the park’s summit. At Bach Ma, the recorded rainfall at times exceeded 1,700 mm, the highest level ever observed in Vietnam’s meteorological history and the second-highest globally. A landslide cuts off a forest patrol road at Bach Ma National Park, following historic flooding in late October 2025. The city’s construction department has conducted on-site surveys and is assessing repair options, Linh said, adding that tourism to the Bach Ma summit will remain suspended until restoration work is completed.

HCM City (VNA) – Nguyen Hoang Duc and Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy were voted Best Player of 2025 and received their Golden Ball statue at an awarding ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 26. He also pocketed the Most Favourite Player award after many national supporters decided to tick his name in the voting chart. The women's Golden Ball went to midfielder Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy of Thai Nguyen T&T, who overcame striker Pham Thi Hai Yen of Hanoi and midfielder Tran Thi Thuy Trang of HCM City. The Devotion award, which was a new in this year’s vote, was given to former national midfielder Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung of Phong Phu Ha Nam. The Vietnam Golden Ball award is the most prestigious individual football award in Vietnam, organised by the Sai Gon Giai Phong (Liberated Saigon) Newspaper since 1995.

Compared with 2019, the pre-pandemic peak year, the size of Vietnam’s aviation market has now grown substantially in every measure. The most impressive progress came from international aviation. In 2025, Vietnam served 46.6 million international passengers, up 12.6% year-on-year, while international cargo rose to 1.3 million tons, up 22.6%. Vietnamese carriers now operate 113 international routes, strengthening the country’s position as a major aviation hub in the Asia-Pacific region. Forecasts project nearly 95 million passengers and 1.6 million tons of cargo in 2026 - up 13.6% and 9.3% respectively from 2025.

The initial pickleball craze saw more people in Vietnam pick up a paddle per capita than anywhere else in Asia, according to one survey. Photo: AFPThe initial craze saw more people in Vietnam pick up a paddle per capita than anywhere else in Asia, according to one survey. Most noise complaints on the capital's iHanoi app stem from pickleball, according to state media, which has dubbed the sport an "acoustic hazard". Pickleholic Club, Victory Pickleball and Pro Pickleball Vn are all within a five-minute walk, with dozens more a short drive away. And experts say pickleball sounds are louder and higher-pitched than tennis or badminton.

A father and his son in Hanoi detained for their involvement in a dog attack. Photo: SuppliedThe municipal Department of Public Security said on Saturday night that investigators had detained Tran Quoc Luong, 37, and his father, Tran Nhat Hoa, 66, for their involvement in the dog attack, which occurred in Hong Van Commune. A still image taken from a video shows a man urging a dog to attack a neighbor. During the confrontation, Hoa repeatedly struck H. in the face, while Luong pushed the dog toward the area where his father was attacking the neighbor. Based on evidence collected, Hoa and Luong were detained for disturbing public order.

Often described as a place where nature holds its breath, Van Long Lagoon - dubbed Vietnam’s “wave-free bay” - is a hidden gem in Ninh Binh. Van Long Lagoon is the largest wetland nature reserve in the Red River Delta. Through years of grassroots commitment, Van Long has evolved into a thriving ecotourism site. A world of caves and mythsBeyond the surface beauty, Van Long also boasts an extensive cave system, including Ca Cave, Bong Cave, Rua Cave, and Chanh Cave. Known as the “wave-free bay,” Van Long reflects underwater flora like a giant mirror.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has distilled Vietnam’s cultural development philosophy into 32 defining words: competitive institutions, modern infrastructure, intelligent people, global connectivity, shining achievements, streamlined apparatus, public enjoyment, and international admiration. Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh, Minister Nguyen Van Hung, and Vice Ministers Le Hai Binh and Trinh Thi Thuy also co-chaired the event. A transformative five-year termPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivers his 32-word cultural directive at the 2025 National Conference on Culture, Sports and Tourism. The 2021–2025 term has been one of the most challenging yet transformative periods for Vietnam’s cultural, sports, and tourism sectors. A healthier cultural environment has taken shape nationwide, while Vietnam’s cultural heritage continues to be protected, revitalized, and celebrated.

Driven by love for traditional instruments, Thim began crafting his own monochord and bamboo flutes. As temple keeper, he eagerly welcomes visitors, teaching them how to play and appreciate these folk instruments. His talent and warmth have become a signature feature of Thai Vi Temple, making it a must-visit destination in Ninh Binh. For Thim, the greatest joy lies in seeing younger generations develop a passion for folk music. He uses folk instruments as a language to share history and culture.

Photo: Nguyen HueSpeaking at a forum on high-speed green transport and community value held on December 27, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Hong Thai, Vice President of the Vietnam Railway Economics Association and Head of the Department of Transport Economics at the University of Transport and Communications, said high-speed green transport is a “dual key” that opens the door to sustainable, non-compromised growth. High-speed green transport is the enabler of this mindset, both driving economic growth and laying the foundation for sustainable development. Echoing this, Dr. Nguyen Hong Thai argued that high-speed green transport does more than shift real estate price maps. It alters the logic of the market - from short-term speculation to long-term investment based on genuine, sustainable value. When connectivity, environmental quality, and service access are guaranteed, the value of living space will be anchored in quality of life and long-term development potential, rather than speculative expectations.