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Vietnam patriotic concerts 2026

8 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: Bia Saigon sponsors “Tổ quốc trong tim 2026” national concert

In August 2026, Vietnam staged a series of state-organized patriotic performances. Following the ‘Giai điệu Tổ quốc’ concert in Hanoi on 3 August, attention shifted to the national program ‘Tổ quốc trong tim’ (Fatherland

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Vietnam administrative reform and land digitization

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Latest: Ho Chi Minh City resolves ownership certificate issues for 274 projects

By mid-September 2026, Ho Chi Minh City continued to advance administrative reforms and digital infrastructure projects. Following the passage of a resolution by the City People's Council on 1 September, the city began p

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Youth-related public disorder in Vietnam

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Latest: Police investigate 21 youths for street racing in Vung Tau

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City and Vung Tau are investigating several incidents of public disorder involving youth groups. In one case, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Investigation Agency prosecuted six individuals, mostl

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Technical modifications of Vietnamese film Truong Ngoc Anh

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Latest: Vietnamese film faces losses after using AI to replace actress

Following the November 2025 detention of actress and producer Truong Ngoc Anh for ‘abuse of trust to appropriate property’, the Vietnamese film ‘Mãi nợ một lời tạm biệt’ (formerly ‘Chiếc kén’) underwent significant techn

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Holidays Vietnam Co., Ltd. fraud investigation

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Latest: Vietnam authorities arrest multiple suspects for fraud and tax evasion

The Ho Chi Minh City Police Economic Crime Investigation Division is investigating Holidays Vietnam Co., Ltd. for a fraudulent scheme involving “vacation contracts.” The company allegedly used seminars, luxury hotel show

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Vietnamese law enforcement operations against international-

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Latest: Vietnam calls for international fugitive Đỗ Thanh Lâm to surrender

Vietnamese authorities have conducted several operations targeting international fugitives. In Hai Phong, police arrested Chen Yihao, a Chinese national wanted by the Guangxi Public Security Bureau for smuggling. Authori

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Ho Chi Minh City vehicle safety enforcement

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Latest: Ho Chi Minh City police prosecute four for illegal waste dumping

Ho Chi Minh City police have launched a comprehensive inspection campaign targeting self-made vehicles, three-wheeled vehicles, trailers, and other transport methods that fail to meet technical safety standards. In a s

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Quang Ninh agricultural raw material shortages

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Latest: Agricultural sectors face disease risks and feed supply volatility

Agricultural processing enterprises in Quang Ninh, Vietnam, are increasingly relying on imported raw materials to mitigate local shortages. For example, the Quang Ninh Pine Joint Stock Company now sources 50% of its resi

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Fire safety and infrastructure concerns in Vietnam

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Latest: Two dead in Ho Chi Minh City hotel fire

Reports regarding fire safety and infrastructure issues in Vietnam have emerged across different regions. In Hue, a commercial and service complex managed by Dong A Infrastructure Joint Stock Company has remained an unfi

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Drug trafficking and sentencing in Vietnam

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Latest: Vietnam drug trafficking cases result in death and life sentences

Vietnamese courts have issued significant sentences in several major drug trafficking and illegal drug use cases. In Quang Tri, 51 defendants were sentenced for crimes including drug trafficking, organizing illegal drug

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Unmanned aerial vehicle violations in Vietnam

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Latest: Ho Chi Minh City police report 122 flight regulation violations

Authorities in Vietnam have reported multiple incidents involving unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operating in restricted airspace. In Hanoi, surveillance systems at Noi Bai International Airport detected a

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Vietnam traffic enforcement and National Day holiday results

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Latest: Vietnam tourism and retail surge during National Day holiday

The nationwide traffic-safety campaign under Decree 168/2024 continued through the National Day holiday period (August 29 to September 2, 2026), marked by intensive management and a reported decline in casualties. To m

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E-commerce counterfeit goods crackdown in Ho Chi Minh City

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Latest: Ho Chi Minh City authorities seize 1.2 tons of counterfeit Chanel fabric

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have issued warnings regarding deceptive e-commerce and livestream sales tactics. Officials noted that fraudulent sellers use high-pressure language and sophisticated counterfeit packaging

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Tan Son Nhat Airport airspace security incidents

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Latest: Vietnam authorities arrest multiple individuals for various crimes

Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has faced multiple operational disruptions due to unauthorized objects in the airspace. On August 11, the airport suspended takeoff and landing operations twice fol

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Southeast Asia Etomidate vape crackdown

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Latest: Hanoi Police dismantle Etomidate drug ring using e-cigarettes

Vietnamese police continue a regional crackdown on the illicit use of the anesthetic Etomidate in disposable e‑cigarette pods, often marketed as “Pod Chill.” Following a 22 July operation in Ho Chi Minh City that seized

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Latest: Ho Chi Minh City police arrest two men for dog theft

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Vietnam fraud crackdown

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Latest: Hoang Thuy Linh arrested for leading transnational crime ring

Vietnamese authorities began a coordinated effort to combat large‑scale fraud schemes. In late July, the Lam Dong Department of Justice, acting on a criminal case against Amazing Star Joint‑Stock Company, sought detailed

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Vietnam transnational fraud and cybercrime operations

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Latest: Vietnam authorities crack down on multiple large-scale fraud and gambling rings

In May 2026, Vietnamese police dismantled a high-level, cross-border fraud network operating from Cambodia that targeted middle-aged women through fake cryptocurrency and foreign-exchange investment websites. The ring, w

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Fraud arrest in Ho Chi Minh City

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Latest: Sacombank waives 1.7 billion VND debt for two orphans in Da Nang

Police in Ho Chi Minh City arrested 57-year-old Pham Van Hung for defrauding an elderly lottery vendor. On August 21, Hung allegedly offered a 66-year-old woman a ride under the pretense of taking her to a charity distri

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Organ trafficking ring dismantled in Ho Chi Minh City

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Latest: Hanoi Police dismantle $51 million transnational money laundering ring

Ho Chi Minh City Police dismantled an organ trafficking ring following an investigation that began in July 2026. The operation resulted in the prosecution of 11 defendants, including primary organizers Phạm Đỗ Đăng Khoa,

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Child abuse investigations in Hanoi kindergartens

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Latest: Vietnam authorities investigate multiple cases of child abuse and exploitation

Authorities in Hanoi have launched investigations into separate incidents of alleged child abuse at local kindergartens. In the first case at Hoa Tra My II Kindergarten, an investigation was ordered after parents report

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Smuggling activities on the Laos-Vietnam border

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Latest: Vietnam authorities dismantle major drug and gambling rings

Authorities in Vietnam have intercepted multiple shipments of contraband being smuggled across the border from Laos. In early August 2026, the Quang Tri Provincial Border Guard seized 633 kg of illegal fireworks and 35

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Vietnamese authorities sanction dangerous TikTok livestreams

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Latest: Ho Chi Minh City police summon TikToker for dangerous livestreaming

Vietnamese authorities have taken action against TikTok creators for livestreaming hazardous content to increase social media engagement and monetization. In early August, police in Hưng Yên Province fined creator Vu Qu

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