Alleged rapist charged after victim goes public
Authorities in Vietnam have charged a man with rape after an American student said she was assaulted while in her bed during a group holiday.
Vietnam, Brazil step up cooperation in digital transformation
HANOI: Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi led a delegation on a working visit to Porto Alegre, capital of Rio Grande do Sul state, from August 17-19, seeking to advance the Vietnam-Brazil Strategic Partnership, expand cooperation between localities, and promote links among agencies, universities, research institutes and businesses of the two countries.
Over 7,000 samples of Vietnamese war martyrs' remains transported to Hanoi for DNA identification
HO CHI MINH CITY: A military transport aircraft is set to carry 7,104 biological samples from the remains of war martyrs from HCM City to Hanoi for DNA testing, as part of efforts to identify fallen soldiers whose identities have yet to be determined.
Heavy rain isolates thousands, triggers flooding and landslides in central province Nghe An
NGHE AN: Torrential rain from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning caused flooding, landslides and the temporary isolation of thousands of households in many parts of the central province Nghe An.
Death penalty under review
THE government has proposed abolishing the death penalty for six offences, including drug trafficking and the rape of minors, as part of a revision of the country's criminal code presented to parliament, state media reported.
Vietnam's public employees to have five consecutive days off on National Day
HANOI: Public employees will be granted five consecutive days off on the National Day, Sept 2 this year, according to an official announcement from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA).
Vietnam coach Kim seeks quick recovery ahead of Asean Hyundai Cup final clash against Thailand
Vietnam coach Kim Sang-sik will give his players two days off to prepare for Saturday's first leg of the Asean Hyundai Cup 2026 final against Thailand.
Vietnam urges completion of EV charging systems at roadside rest stops before 2027
HANOI: The Department for Roads of Vietnam under the Ministry of Construction has asked investors and operators of roadside rest areas to install and put into operation electric vehicle (EV) charging systems before Jan. 1, 2027, local media VnEconomy reported Wednesday (Aug 19).
Vietnam proposes ending death penalty for six offences
HANOI: Vietnam's government has proposed abolishing the death penalty for six offences, including drug trafficking and the rape of minors, as part of a revision of the country's criminal code presented to parliament on Thursday (Aug 20) state media reported.
Volunteer divers fight to bring Vietnam reefs back to life
GIA LAI: Almost every day, after ferrying the last tourists back to shore, Nguyen Ton Xuan Sang straps on an air tank, pulls on his mask and drops back into the sea with an empty sack.
