Stories from Buon Ma Thuot · Vietnam

A family in Dak Lak suddenly received a large water bill.

A court in Dak Lak Province sentenced Nguyen Dinh Thang to 11 years in prison for terrorism. The sentencing was conducted in absentia on Tuesday morning.

Police in Buon Ma Thuot have detained two individuals for suspected drug-related crimes. The suspects include a 36-year-old identified as DTTH and a 35-year-old identified as VTT. Both individuals were residents of Buon Ma Thuot, specifically from Thanh Nhat and Tan Hoa wards. They are being held for criminal investigation regarding the illegal use and trafficking of narcotics. Authorities are coordinating with the Ministry of Public Security's C04 Department to pursue the case. Police in Dak Lak province detained two individuals on April 2, 2026, for allegedly organizing illegal drug use and trafficking. The operation involved 200 officers from various specialized departments. The suspects are identified as 36-year-old DTTH from Thanh Nhat Ward and 35-year-old VTT from Tan Hoa Ward.

The 2026 Vietnam Specialty Coffee competition organizers announced results in Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak province. A total of 151 samples were evaluated, with those scoring 80 points or higher receiving specialty coffee certification. The selection process identified the top 10 products for the award.