Stories from Vietnam

Old shoes contribute to millions of dollars in waste annually, creating environmental pressure. Statistics indicate that footwear accounts for 8% of total solid waste. The report said the need for more synchronized environmental action and habit-forming regulations rather than just paper-based rules. Fashionable footwear accounts for 8% of total waste, according to a report from VOV1 Vietnam.

Local authorities in Phan Dinh Phung Ward, Thanh Nguyen Province, face difficulties enforcing waste sorting regulations. Officials report that violations occur within private households, making detection and prevention difficult without specific monitoring mechanisms.

The Vietnamese government has decided to establish a specialized economic zone in Hai Phong. The zone is intended to serve as a high-tech industrial hub.

Authorities have identified a gold smuggling ring operating since 2018 that moves USD to Cambodia in exchange for gold. The operation functions like an underground bank, utilizing large jewelry stores in Chau Doc to facilitate transactions.

Police in Da Nang discovered a group organizing illegal gold mining and processing activities in April. Vo Duc Cong, a 36-year-old from Go Noi, was identified as the ringleader. The group was involved in bringing machinery and equipment into the area for the operation.

Police in Can Tho City are expanding an investigation into a criminal group involved in smuggling hundreds of kilograms of gold across the border.

This designation is intended to integrate the museum more deeply into the capital's tourism product system. The move aims to enhance cultural tourism offerings and connect the museum with existing travel routes to improve visitor experiences.

The Quang Ninh Regional People's Court opened a first-instance criminal trial for defendant Trinh Van Thuan and his accomplices. The trial concerns crimes related to illegal gambling.

Hà Văn Hiếu used the information of 60 customers to support capital issuance dossiers or process financial procedures between 2023 and 2026. The details were reported by VOV1 Vietnam. The subject allegedly misappropriated more than 1.8 billion VND through these activities.

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.