Da Nang police bust fake coffee operation producing nearly 1 tonne daily
Nguyen Van Hoang, director of Phuong Nguyen Production and Trading Co. Ltd., has been detained for allegedly producing and selling fake coffee powder. The married couple owned Phuong Nguyen Production and Trading Co. Ltd., which had been operating since 2014. Police search Nguyen Van Hoang’s residence in Da Nang City, central Vietnam. Police officers raid the headquarters of Phuong Nguyen Production and Trading Co. Ltd. in Da Nang City, central Vietnam. Photo: Doan Cuong / Tuoi TrePolice said the suspects mixed soybean powder with chemical additives and flavorings to imitate coffee, producing large quantities for sale.
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February 07, 2026 08:07 UTC
Southern heirlooms and the man who said no to $30,000
Over the years, Duy has assembled an impressive collection of Lai Thieu ceramics - works once proudly made by renowned kilns in Southern Vietnam. But perhaps even more remarkable is the ceramic altar set he spent two years persuading another collector to part with. One of the most striking came from a foreign investment fund representative, who visited his home and offered more than $30,000 for the altar set. They also preserve the culture of Southern Vietnam, which I hold very close to my heart.”Duy says he has turned down all offers, including one worth over $30,000, for the altar set. They are cultural artifacts, vivid reminders of a bygone Southern Vietnam - a history of craftsmanship, spirituality, and community that lives on in the hands of a devoted collector.
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February 07, 2026 07:03 UTC
The last lighter gas man in Saigon
In his neighborhood, Hung is regarded as one of the last people still practicing the now nearly extinct trade of gas refilling for lighters - a once-thriving business during the golden days of refillable gas lighters in Vietnam. Tran The Hung, one of the last gas lighter refillers in Ho Chi Minh City, continues the job despite his age and illness. On a friend’s advice, he switched to lighter gas refilling, a job that paid cash on the spot. “In those days, refillable gas lighters were everywhere. He built a wooden toolbox attached to the back of his bike, carrying all the tools for lighter repairs.
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February 07, 2026 06:08 UTC
A Japanese traveler’s take on Hanoi’s ‘underground’ market
Situated in Cua Dong Ward of Hoan Kiem District, Hang Da Market is among the oldest and most well-known traditional markets in Hanoi. In 2010, Hang Da Market was redeveloped into Hang Da Shopping Center, a complex featuring five above-ground floors and two basement levels. The market itself was relocated underground, which led to its now-familiar nickname among locals and tourists alike. “Compared with other traditional markets in Hanoi that I’ve visited, like Mo Market or Dong Xuan Market, the dining space here is smaller and there are fewer choices,” she said. The food area of Hang Da Market is located right next to the market entrance.
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February 07, 2026 05:08 UTC
Vietnamese tea brand Phuc Long to open first flagship store in Hanoi
The outlet design of Phuc Long Dragon at 82 Hang Dieu, Hanoi. The company says the concept aims to bring Vietnamese tea artistry closer to consumers, particularly younger customers in the capital. Customers experience the Tea Master corner, designed for guided tea tasting and preparation, at Phuc Long’s flagship store. The space also features a large series of artworks depicting the journey of Vietnamese tea, from lush tea hills and ancient tea trees to successive generations of tea drinkers. The visuals highlight the continuity of tradition as an enduring element of Vietnamese cultural life in the heart of Hanoi.
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February 07, 2026 05:06 UTC
Vietnam delays new food safety rules until mid-April, easing congestion at border gates
Cargo trucks are seen clearing customs at Kim Thanh Border Gate in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam. Photo: C. Tue / Tuoi TreThe government has promulgated Resolution 09, effective from Wednesday, officially suspending the enforcement of Decree 46 and Resolution 66.13. As a result, agricultural imports through the Lao Cai border gate, located in northern Vietnam, were no longer congested as early as January 30-31. Authorities extended working hours to process all pending customs files and avoid congestion, as well as urged laboratories to expedite food safety test results under previous regulations. As of Thursday afternoon, only around 35 trucks carrying confectionery products were still waiting for test results at the Lao Cai border gate.
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February 07, 2026 04:52 UTC
Hospital “treatment first, payment later” model introduced
Effectiveness of 'Treat First, Pay Later'In such conditions, Luong believes that the medical fee guarantee portal is a humane and appropriate solution. A notable feature of the hospital fee guarantee model is its flexibility and community-based nature. Processing time at reception and cashier counters fell by about 30 percent, with significant reductions in advance payment and refund times. According to Vinh, individuals can register hospital fee guarantees with participating banks based on selected credit limits. When the guaranteed person enters the hospital and is on the system list, financial services support the payment process, freezing and releasing money according to valid requests from the system, contributing to completing the hospital fee payment cycle within the framework of the Medical Fee Payment Guarantee Portal.
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February 07, 2026 04:08 UTC
Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News - February 7
An international visitor learns how to wrap 'banh tet' (cylindrical glutinous rice cakes), a traditional cake for Vietnam’s Lunar New Year holiday (Tet), during a Tet-themed program held in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, February 6, 2026. Society-- A strong cold air mass moved into Vietnam early on Saturday morning, bringing sharp drops in temperature, strong winds, and widespread rain, according to the national weather center. -- Police in Da Nang have dismantled a large-scale counterfeit coffee operation that mixed chemicals and soy powder to produce nearly one metric ton of fake coffee each day, officials announced on Friday. Ho Chi Minh City-- Ho Chi Minh City leaders on Friday met with a delegation of the Committee on National Security of the Hungarian National Assembly led by Committee Chairman Zoltán Sas to discuss expanding cooperation in security, economy, education, and people-to-people exchanges, reinforcing the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and Hungary. -- Ho Chi Minh City plans to fully pay tuition fees for medical residents under a new policy aimed at training top young medical talent, the city’s health chief said, marking a breakthrough in training high-quality healthcare professionals.
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February 07, 2026 01:35 UTC
Smoke-dried mummies in Vietnam – Discovery of world scale
Hon Hai Co Tien, meanwhile, is crucial for understanding cave burials and ritual behaviour among prehistoric inhabitants in Vietnam. These sites have recently gained renewed attention through a multinational archaeological study led by Dr Hsiao-chun Hung of the Australian National University and Prof. Hirofumi Matsumura of Sapporo Medical University. The research team includes scholars from Vietnam’s Institute of Archaeology and Southern Institute of Social Sciences, alongside researchers from Australia, Japan and China. Previously, such remains had not been classified as mummies but were recorded as a distinctive burial type involving flexed body positions. According to Kien, the study’s impact stems from close international collaboration and the effective use of Vietnam’s rich archaeological resources.
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February 07, 2026 01:27 UTC
Deputy Prime Minister wants to ban double-decker sleeper buses
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha. Double-decker sleeper buses share many similarities with urban double-decker buses in Europe, which only operate on flat terrain. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha emphasized that the spirit of amending road transport decrees is to prevent risks early. Regarding double-decker sleeper buses in mountainous areas, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that safety standards must be the central criterion. The Deputy Prime Minister requested the Ministry of Construction to urgently issue standards for double-decker sleeper buses operating in mountainous regions, covering infrastructure design, roads, and vehicles.
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February 07, 2026 01:07 UTC
World-renowned music duo films tourism-promoting MV in Vietnam
The production forms part of the international music project “Good Morning Vietnam”, initiated by Nhan Dan Newspaper and IB Group to bring world-class performances to Vietnam while promoting the country’s culture and tourism through music videos. The organising committee presented the Secret Garden MV to leaders of Ninh Binh, tourism and hospitality groups, airlines and television stations to help broaden its reach among domestic and international audiences. They described the project as an unforgettable memory from their performances in Vietnam, and thanked Nhan Dan, IB Group and the “Good Morning Vietnam” initiative for enabling them to create and share music in a culturally rich heritage setting. They reflect the long-term commitment of “Good Morning Vietnam” to linking art, media and social responsibility. In October last year, Secret Garden performed in Vietnam for the first time before an audience of 3,000 as part of the “Good Morning Vietnam”.
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February 07, 2026 00:27 UTC
Clear legal framework needed to regulate online religious activities
He stressed that more specific articles and regulations are needed to manage belief and religious activities in cyberspace. “The Law on Belief and Religion is a specialized law with its own particularities. Thorough review neededAt the conference, participants offered many opinions on regulations governing belief and religious activities in cyberspace. Nguyen Van Duy, representing the Department of Cybersecurity (Ministry of Public Security), said that religious activities in cyberspace are currently evolving in complex ways. Meanwhile, Dr. Bui Thanh Ha, former Deputy Head of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs, added that these regulations should also be incorporated into religious charters to affirm rights and manage religious activities in cyberspace effectively.
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February 06, 2026 23:06 UTC
Beef cuts and broth secrets behind Hanoi’s 30-year pho hotspots
Pho LamCustomers fill Pho Lam’s narrow dining room and spill onto the sidewalk. The house specialty is pho with loi bo - a prized beef cut known for its marbled texture and signature crunch. In addition to loi bo, the menu features classic options like rare beef (tai), well-done beef (chin), brisket (nam), fatty brisket (gau), and tendon (gan). But loi bo remains the standout and often sells out early. Pho Lam opens daily from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Pho Khoi HoiPho Khoi Hoi remains packed from morning to evening with diners.
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February 06, 2026 22:06 UTC
Knowing who you are: Lessons from Singapore and Taiwan
As Taiwan and Singapore have shown, it starts with a simple but fundamental question: who are we in the global value chain - and what position can we hold that no one else can easily replace? It may not invent the chip, but the world cannot bring that chip to life without Taiwan. It’s about building the institutional framework - the rules of the game - that make long-term strategy possible. It just needs to answer three hard questions:Where do we want to be in the global value chain? And how will the state use education, science, investment, diplomacy, and regulation to build long-term capacity in those areas?
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February 06, 2026 13:03 UTC
Unlocking sustainable livelihoods in the Central Highlands culture
From this awareness, the Dak Lak People’s Council has issued many thematic resolutions, treating culture as a foundation for development and as a “lifeline” to unlock policies, budgets, and community initiatives. According to the Dak Lak Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, by 2024, the province had 481 cultural and artistic teams and groups operating in villages and hamlets. What is heartening is that this spirit is not only spreading in community spaces but is also being carried forward by the Central Highlands youth. Y Xim's project won second prize in the provincial Startup Competition in 2022, but the greatest value is how he turned resolutions on cultural preservation and environmental protection into sustainable livelihoods. People no longer view cultural preservation as "the state's business" but as an essential part of life.
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February 06, 2026 12:04 UTC