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Phú Thọ: 18-year-old Teen Gratuitously Severs Student's Arm in Street
Phú Thọ police arrested Nguyễn Thành Công (18) and Phạm Hồng Sơn (16) after a 36-hour manhunt for severing a passerby's arm.…
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Vietnam’s Politburo inspects Phu Tho over preparations for 14th National Party Congress
HANOI — A high-level delegation from the Politburo and the Secretariat announced Wednesday a comprehensive inspection and monitoring plan for the Phu Tho Provincial Party Committee scheduled for 2026.…
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Drunk driver plows into crowd at Da Lat bus station
DA LAT, Vietnam – Police in Lam Dong province have arrested a 26-year-old man after he allegedly drove his vehicle into a crowd at a busy bus station while under the influence of alcohol.…
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Vietnam’s SJC gold prices surge past 185 million dong per tael mark
HANOI, Vietnam — SJC gold bar prices surged by 700,000 VND per tael on Feb. 25 as the domestic market regained momentum following the Lunar New Year holiday.…
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Vietnam’s Phu Tho to build $40 million bridge amid criminal probe into collapse
PHU THO, Vietnam — Authorities in Phu Tho province have approved a 1,000 billion VND plan to build a new bridge across the Lo River after a nearly decade-old structure was deemed unsafe for travel.…
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Vietnam lobsters dominate China market but face major challenge as Canada returns
Vietnam surpassed Canada to become China’s largest lobster supplier in 2025, according to Chinese customs data, as trade tariffs reshaped the competitive landscape.…
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Quang Ninh Province Approves Vinspeed’s Proposal for High-Speed Rail Link to Hanoi
QUANG NINH, Vietnam — Local authorities in Quang Ninh province have approved the preliminary route and construction plans for a high-speed railway connecting the region to Hanoi.…
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Trump Gathers Leaders in Washington for New 'Peace Council'
WASHINGTON – A group of leaders and envoys from several nations, largely considered authoritarian, are arriving in Washington for the first meeting of the 'Peace Council' established by Donald Trump.…
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Six family members killed in Vietnam’s Thac Ba Lake tragedy on New Year’s Eve
YEN BAI, Vietnam – Six family members died after their passenger boat collided with a cargo vessel and sank in Thac Ba Lake in northern Vietnam, provincial authorities said. The accident occurred on the evening of Feb.…
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High Tides and Monsoon Winds Drive Saltwater Deep into Ho Chi Minh City
HO CHI MINH CITY — High tides and strong northeast winds drove saltwater deep into Ho Chi Minh City’s main waterways in early January, marking the first major saltwater intrusion of the year.…
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Meta weighs facial recognition for smart glasses, pushing the boundaries of privacy
Meta is exploring the integration of facial recognition technology into its smart glasses, a move that would allow wearers to identify people in real-time through an artificial intelligence assistant.…
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Vietnam launches plans for international financial hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang
HANOI — Vietnam is moving forward with plans to establish international financial centers (IFCs) in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh announced.…
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Ho Chi Minh City pushes for global finance hub as government urges caution
HO CHI MINH CITY — Ho Chi Minh City is moving forward with the establishment of the Vietnam International Financial Center (VIFC), opening administrative headquarters and completing its first round of recruitment.…
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Phu Thuan authorities order school to apologize after parents allege health neglect
A local government official has ordered a school to release its catering contracts and issue a formal apology following a heated meeting where parents accused administrators of ignoring student health issues and signs of…
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Coffee consumption linked to lower stroke risk and longer life, study finds
Proper coffee consumption may lower the risk of strokes and heart attacks while potentially extending human life expectancy, according to recently published health data.…
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Vietnam central bank injects liquidity to cool interest rates ahead of Lunar New Year
HANOI – The State Bank of Vietnam has moved to ease a liquidity crunch by injecting cash into the banking system through foreign currency swaps and open market operations, according to central bank data. Starting Feb.…
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Ho Chi Minh City proposes tougher subdivision rules for small land plots
Ho Chi Minh City authorities are proposing stricter regulations for land subdivision, setting new minimum area requirements for both residential and agricultural plots.…
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Vietnam authorities seize 10 tons of untraceable chicken from unsanitary Khanh Hoa facility
NHA TRANG, Vietnam – Police in Khanh Hoa province have seized 10 tons of undocumented poultry following a raid on an unlicensed processing facility that authorities say operated under severe health and environmental viol…
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Iran’s leader warns US of regional war as Middle East tensions soar
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that any U.S. military strike against Iran would trigger a regional war, though he maintained that Tehran would not be the one to initiate a conflict.…
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Rare pangolin found in Da Nang crab trap handed over to authorities
DA NANG, Vietnam – A local man surrendered a rare pangolin to police in Da Nang on Thursday after discovering the animal trapped in a crab cage.…