Vietnam police arrest 2 suspects in armed bank robbery
Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Long, Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Public Security, interrogates suspect Le Van An. The suspects used firearms to threaten bank employees and customers, completing the robbery in just five minutes before fleeing the scene. Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security leaders inspect seized weapons and evidence linked to the January 19 armed robbery at Vietcombank’s Tra Ba branch in Hoi Phu Ward, Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam. Suspect Pham Anh Tai, 36, alias ‘Tai Den,’ residing in Kon Tum Ward, Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam. Another key suspect, Le Van An, 33, from Dak Cam Commune, Quang Ngai Province, was identified as an accomplice.
Source:Tuoitre News
February 06, 2026 11:02 UTC
A two-month voyage across three oceans brings submarine 186 home
Against the backdrop of ongoing fluctuations in the East Sea, the presence of submarine 186 represents more than a piece of military hardware. On February 5, 2016, after nearly two months crossing three oceans, submarine 186 arrived safely at Brigade 189 in Cam Ranh. Carrying out special and demanding missionsBrigade leaders congratulate the crew of submarine 186 for consistently completing training tasks successfully. Photo: Phong XuanBetween 2016 and 2026, submarine 186 Da Nang consistently fulfilled and exceeded all training programs and combat readiness missions. Thanks to these achievements, from 2016 to 2026, submarine 186 was repeatedly recognized with the titles “Emulation Flag Unit” and “Excellent Training Unit.”It received commendations from the Minister of National Defense.
Source:VietNamNet News
February 06, 2026 10:34 UTC
Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik faces a paradox of abundance
Many Vietnam U23 players are standing on the brink of earning a call-up to the Vietnam national team. An abundance of choicesThe first source of optimism comes from the group of U23 players who recently performed impressively on the continental stage. Overall, Kim Sang Sik clearly has more resources at his disposal than before. But it will not be easyThe biggest challenge for Kim Sang Sik lies in how to use and connect these resources within a limited preparation timeframe. For Kim Sang Sik, the real challenge is not how many cards he holds, but which card to play at the right moment.
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February 06, 2026 10:29 UTC
Xiaomi 17 Ultra raises the stakes for Apple and Samsung
Leaks indicate that the European version of Xiaomi 17 Ultra will start at 1,499 euros, equivalent to roughly 1,620 USD. According to the leak, Xiaomi 17 Ultra in Europe will be offered in only one high-end configuration. Xiaomi 17 Ultra faces off against iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 UltraDespite debates surrounding pricing and battery compromises in international markets, Xiaomi 17 Ultra is undeniably one of the most powerful flagships of 2026. Xiaomi 17 Ultra runs HyperOS based on Android and supports up to 1TB of storage alongside 16GB of RAM. In the 2026 flagship race, Xiaomi 17 Ultra will directly challenge the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra.
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February 06, 2026 08:28 UTC
Vietnam, Laos vow to deepen all-round ties, work toward $10bn trade
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam (L) shakes hands with General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith during their meeting in Vientiane, Laos, February 5, 2026. Photo: Vietnam News AgencyThe pledge was made during talks in Vientiane on Thursday between General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith. Beyond trade and investment, human resource development was identified as a long-term driver of economic cooperation. Lam reiterated Vietnam’s consistent support for Laos’ development goals, stressing that strengthening economic, trade, and investment ties would remain a priority as both countries implement their socio-economic development plans for the 2026-30 period. Following his visit to Laos, Lam left the country on Friday morning for Cambodia for a state visit at the invitation of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni.
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February 06, 2026 07:52 UTC
Ho Chi Minh City police test drones to boost crime prevention
Editor’s note : The following article was provided by Captain Huynh Do Tan Thinh from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Public Security’s criminal division. A Ho Chi Minh City police delegation led by Lieutenant Colonel Bui Van Quoc, deputy head of the municipal police department’s advisory division, works with relevant units during a UAV testing session at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park, February 4, 2026. Four major UAV companies, namely Robotics RtR, Linh Anh Quoc UAV, Founder UAV, and TDRONE, showcased advanced drone models equipped with modern technologies. Photo: SuppliedPolice officers had the opportunity to directly pilot the drones, observe their capabilities, and provide feedback. The adoption of UAVs is seen as a strategic step to enhance crime prevention, improve efficiency in urban area management, and reduce risks for officers during operations.
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February 06, 2026 06:02 UTC
Strong cold front expected to bring severe cold, snow risk in northern Vietnam
An upcoming cold front is expected to bring severe cold to northern Vietnam, frost and snow risk in high mountains from February 7, 2026. From Friday night to next Monday, northern and north-central areas may experience rain, showers, and occasional thunderstorms. Between Saturday and Monday, northern Vietnam will see severe cold, with temperatures ranging from 10 to 13 degrees Celsius, dropping to 7-10 degrees Celsius in mountainous areas. From Sunday, north-central provinces will also turn cold, with some areas experiencing severe cold. From Saturday to Monday, the Vietnamese capital will face severe cold, with minimum temperatures between 10 and 12 degrees Celsius.
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February 06, 2026 04:52 UTC
Foreigners permitted to buy homes at Trump International Hung Yen
The Hung Yen Department of Construction has announced that foreign organizations and individuals are permitted to own homes at the Khu Phuc hop do thi, du lich sinh thai, san golf Khoai Chau project in Hung Yen Province, commercially known as Trump International Hung Yen. Twelve villas are excluded from foreign ownership in accordance with opinions issued by the Ministry of Public Security. For apartment buildings, foreign ownership is capped at no more than 30% of the total number of residential units in each building, applicable to locations within sub-zone 3. The Trump International Hung Yen project received investment policy approval in May 2025. The project is being developed by Hung Yen Investment and Development Group JSC, a subsidiary of Kinh Bac City Development Holding Corporation, in cooperation with The Trump Organization.
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February 06, 2026 04:02 UTC
Party General Secretary begins state visit to Cambodia
During the visit, General Secretary Lam will co-chair the High-Level Meeting between the Politburo of the CPV Central Committee and the Standing Board of the Central Committee of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), and the meeting of the three Party leaders of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos at the invitation of CPP President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen.Party General Secretary To Lam welcomed at the airport (Photo: VNA)The high-ranking Vietnamese delegation includes Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man. The visit holds great significance, providing an important opportunity for high-ranking leaders of the two countries to enhance exchanges, consolidate the foundation of political trust, and accelerate the implementation of agreements already reached. It also aims to further deepen the traditional friendship between the two Parties and countries, thereby creating fresh momentum to elevate Vietnam–Cambodia relations to a new height, in line with the aspirations of their peoples and making a positive contribution to maintaining peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region./.
Source:VietNamNet News
February 06, 2026 02:52 UTC
2026 may see fewer storms but more intense heat
During August and September, storms and tropical depressions are likely to mainly affect northern Vietnam. In southern Vietnam, heat may begin as early as late February or early March in the eastern areas, before spreading westward. From April, hot weather is expected to emerge in the Thanh Hoa–Hue region and then expand across northern and central Vietnam from late April. In the North and Central regions, heat intensity is forecast to increase through August, before gradually easing from September. Light rain and drizzle in northern Vietnam are expected to concentrate in the second half of February and in March.
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February 06, 2026 02:31 UTC
Ho Chi Minh City to inaugurate COVID-19 memorial park next week
An artist’s impression of the central fountain plaza featuring the water drop sculpture at Ly Thai To Memorial Park No. The central fountain plaza featuring the water drop sculpture at Ly Thai To Memorial Park No. Photo: Ai Nhan / Tuoi TreA striking centerpiece of the park is a stainless-steel water drop sculpture, installed on Monday by the developer. Sunlight passing through the water drop sculpture reveals a heart inside. 1 is intended as a memorial to the collective resilience of Ho Chi Minh City residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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February 06, 2026 01:57 UTC
Vietnam to establish Vietnam University in Laos
Vietnam’s Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son and Laos’ Minister of Education and Sports Thongsalith Mangnomek exchange education cooperation documents. Photo: MOETA Vietnam University will be established in Laos, with priority given to training in natural sciences, education, information technology and Vietnam studies. On the same day, Vietnam’s Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son and Laos’ Minister of Education and Sports Thongsalith Mangnomek exchanged two important cooperation documents in the field of education. One of the documents confirmed that Vietnam and Laos will cooperate to establish a Vietnam University in Laos. In 2026, Vietnam is expected to pilot Lao language teaching at nine general education schools in nine provinces bordering Laos.
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February 06, 2026 01:57 UTC
Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News - February 6
Tourists and alumni visit Da Lat University in Lam Dong Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, during the cherry blossom season. -- Police in Gia Lai Province confirmed on Thursday that they have arrested suspects in connection with the armed robbery at Vietcombank’s Tra Ba branch in Hoi Phu Ward on January 19. Ho Chi Minh City-- Ho Chi Minh City police on Thursday conducted a pilot test of unmanned aerial vehicles at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park, aiming to study their application to crime prevention, security management, and operational response across the city. -- The Ho Chi Minh City administration has approved a nearly-VND96-billion (US$3.7 million) investment to renovate the outpatient and emergency departments of Gia Dinh People’s Hospital, with a view to improving healthcare services for residents in the city and neighboring provinces. -- The education authority in Gia Lai Province has issued a disciplinary warning to an elementary school English-language teacher after she was found to have deliberately changed students’ correct test answers into wrong ones, officials said on Thursday.
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February 06, 2026 01:47 UTC
Vietnam’s Lam Dong approves $2.3bn expansion of alumina projects
A drone view of the Nhan Co alumina plant in former Dak Nong Province, now part of Lam Dong Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. The Nhan Co alumina plant expansion in Nhan Co and Kien Duc Communes will cost about VND29.986 trillion ($1.16 billion). The Lam Dong bauxite-aluminum complex expansion in Bao Lam 1 Commune will require about VND29.869 trillion ($1.15 billion). It will add a second alumina production line with the same capacity of 1.2 million metric tons per year, covering 20.79 hectares. Lam Dong authorities emphasized that these projects represent the province’s largest-ever investments.
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February 06, 2026 01:07 UTC
Russian cancer drug enters Vietnam, expected to be used soon
According to Prof. Quang, although Vietnam already had access to pembrolizumab-based immunotherapies from major pharmaceutical companies, their high cost made them less accessible. Once procurement and insurance procedures are completed, the drug will be introduced into hospital treatment protocols. Regarding lung cancer diagnosis, Prof. Quang emphasized the growing importance of early screening, particularly for high-risk groups. Looking ahead, Prof. Quang said that the health sector will focus on expanding early lung cancer screening among high-risk populations - such as the elderly, long-term smokers, and those exposed to secondhand smoke. Prof. Quang reiterated that tobacco remains the primary cause of lung cancer, accounting for over 90% of all cases, including both active and passive smokers.
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February 06, 2026 01:06 UTC