Stories from Vietnam

In 2025, 189 illegal fruit trade incidents occurred in Hai Phong. These incidents often involve a combination of smuggling and business activities. The source noted that safety conditions for these activities have not been implemented. This remains a traditional business model for local residents in both production and commerce.

Authorities on Ly Son Island have issued warnings to tourists against climbing the To Pho Gate national monument to take photographs. Despite warning signs, some visitors continue to climb the monument for photography.

Construction is underway for a 20-story high steel converter gas recovery unit at the Hoa Phat Group steel mill in central Vietnam. The equipment is a large-scale converter gas tank capable of storing 150,000 cubic meters.

Lạng Sơn province has selected 16 out of 65 communes to pilot a drug-free commune model. The initiative aims to eliminate narcotics in all communes by 2030.

Lao Cai authorities reported over 680 drug-related cases involving more than 1,000 offenders from the start of last year through the end of the first quarter of this year. The provincial Party Congress issued a resolution to focus on building drug-free communes and wards.

Phu Quoc Special Zone in An Giang province has implemented an AI-powered language support system via the Ma QA platform. The system supports 100 languages to assist international tourists in accessing services and financial support.

Hanoi officials have announced plans for the 2026-2027 academic year grade 10 entrance exams for public high schools. The scale of the exams is expected to involve roughly 250,000 test-takers.

Vietnam's Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports has issued a ban on the use and sale of all tobacco products, specifically electronic cigarettes, in all educational facilities and public spaces within educational and sports environments nationwide. The regulation applies to all educational and sports environments across the country. The regulation was announced as part of a broader discussion on labor dignity and safety during May Day observances.

Hanoi authorities have issued a new decision amending regulation 01 regarding road transport activities in the capital. Under the new rules, pickup trucks, passenger shuttle vehicles with construction department permits, and contract vehicles with up to 29 seats are permitted to operate 24 hours a day. However, contract vehicles with more than 29 seats and parked vehicles are restricted from operating during peak hours between 6:00 to 9:00 and 16:00 to 19:30. Vehicles operating during these peak windows must obtain approval from the city police. The security center, under the direction of Captain Fang Huanglie, is responsible for maintaining urban roads to ensure smooth traffic flow and pedestrian safety on sidewalks.

Construction of the Yen Nghia regulating reservoir is being fast-tracked to mitigate urban flooding. The project currently employs 15 machines and hundreds of workers, including excavator and dump truck operators.