Stories from Vietnam

Highway police on the Vinh Hao Phan Thiet expressway issued fines to a 34-seat passenger bus carrying 47 people. The 49-year-old driver received a 19,500,000 VND fine for exceeding capacity by 13 passengers over a 300 km route. The bus owner, CT Co., Ltd., was fined 78,000,000 VND for safety violations. Authorities cited violations of information and transport safety regulations. A 49-year-old driver was fined 19.5 million VND for transporting 47 passengers in a 34-seat vehicle. The violation occurred on a long-distance route exceeding 300 km. Highway 6 road police issued the penalties following the inspection. A bus operator in Vietnam has been issued a fine of 78 million Vietnamese Dong due to regulatory violations. The enforcement action was carried out by the Highway 6 Road Traffic Police.

Ho Chi Minh City market management authorities conducted inspections of gold businesses in District 5 and District 6. Three businesses were fined 210 million VND for trading goods with unknown origins. In Thu Duc City, authorities also identified violations involving the issuance of 500 unauthorized documents. The inspections were carried out by Market Management Division No. 5 and Division No. These enforcement actions are part of ongoing regulatory oversight in the region. Market management authorities in Ho Chi Minh City issued fines exceeding 700 million VND following a one-week inspection period. Authorities in Thu Duc City penalized nine organizations 506 million VND and seized jewelry valued at 331 million VND. Inspections in Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces resulted in the seizure of 300 million VND worth of violating goods.

Quang Tri provincial authorities announced plans to construct a museum and exhibition space at the Hien Luong Ben Hai historical site in northeastern Vietnam. The project includes a two-story museum, outdoor exhibition areas, a greenery park, and an art space. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026 with a projected completion date by the end of 2030. Officials expect the facility to serve as a major cultural and tourism for the region. The Quang Tri Provincial People's Committee approved a plan to build a War Memory and Peace Aspiration Museum. The project has a total investment of approximately 1 trillion VND sourced from the national target program for cultural development 2020-2035. The facility will be constructed on more than 10 hectares in the northeast area of the Xong Hinh Luan junction, Ben Hai, Quang Tri.

Two individuals, identified as NRTV (34) and NRTQ (33), are in critical condition following an oxygen deprivation incident in Phan Thiet. Local residents discovered the victims and performed initial first aid before calling for emergency services. Both victims were transported to Binh Thuan General Hospital for intensive treatment. The incident occurred between April 19 and April 21. Two individuals, including Thanh Tran, were rushed to emergency care following an incident in Phan Thiet. The event involved a collision between a truck and a motorcycle on the My Phuoc Tan Vang road near the Hai Yen swimming pool area. Local authorities are advising drivers to exercise caution when traveling through the Phan Thiet region.

Authorities in Chu Te Phu Tho have issued a strict ban on all unauthorized outdoor activities including trekking, camping, and spontaneous forest excursions. The decision follows several incidents of individuals entering Tam Dao mountains and streams without official permits. The move comes after 19-year-old student Nguyen Tuan Anh from Hanoi spent 36 hours lost in the Gioc Dich mountain area from April 19 to April 21. Local officials aim to prevent further unauthorized expeditions in the region. Authorities in Vinh Ninh have banned all unauthorized outdoor activities, including tracking and cabin stays, effective from April 19 to April 21. The crackdown targets spontaneous, unpermitted mountain climbing and trekking organized by individuals or groups.

Jensen secured first place in the women's Carambole cycling event traveling from Vung Tau to Thu Dau Mot. The race covered a distance of 141 km. This marks the second time the event has been held in the Ho Chi Minh City area. Despite the win, the results did not alter the overall standings after 20 stages. Five additional champions were identified during the competition held yesterday. Artem Nish secured a victory following a sprint finish after a group of six cyclists attacked 20 km from the finish line. Nish received support from Alex K. Ramm and the Anicolor Camp during the stage. The victory occurred after the group passed two mountain counts. Nish expressed satisfaction with the result and the performance of the Jacante da Cura team.

The Politburo has decided to establish the Central Theoretical Council for the 2026 term. The move was announced during a conference led by the General Secretary. The council is intended to serve as a key advisory body for the party's ideological direction.

As of 10:00 PM on April 24, 2026, 482,193 students have registered for the 2026 high school graduation exams. This figure represents nearly half of the expected 1 million total candidates. Over 500,000 students have yet to complete their registration process. The Ministry of Education and Training is monitoring the registration system. Most students are expected to take the exams in an online format. Additionally, higher education institutions are required to submit dossiers and action plans for global ranking goals by May 10. The ministry is working toward placing 200 institutions in Asia and 100 globally within an eight-year action plan.

Vo Trong Hai, Chairman of the Nghe An People's Committee, presented an investment certificate for the Quinh Lap LNG power plant project. The project is being developed by an investor consortium. This initiative is a key priority for the Nghe An provincial government to accelerate regional development. The announcement was made during a ceremony in Tan Mai ward. The total investment capital for the project is approximately 59.4 trillion VND. The project requires the relocation of over 150 graves due to land clearance needs. Local official Hoang Van Dong noted that residents are requesting nearby resettlement options to maintain their current living conditions. Local official Hoang Van Dong noted the community's desire for synchronized technical infrastructure and housing near the site to minimize disruption.

Vietnam's venture capital market has maintained annual investment levels between $500 million and $600 million in recent years. The country currently hosts approximately 4,000 startups, though most venture capital remains sourced from foreign investors. Specialized financial tools are being utilized to support technology companies from early-stage development through growth phases. Ho Chi Minh City leadership and founding shareholders are actively engaging with these financial instruments to bolster the local ecosystem. Annual investment levels have stabilized at $500-600 million following a 2021 peak of $1.4 billion. The Ho Chi Minh City Party Secretary and various business leaders are supporting financial tools to assist tech enterprises from early stages through growth.