VOV.VN - Nguyen Cong Tri, one of Vietnam’s top fashion designers known internationally for dressing global celebrities, has been arrested in connection with illegal drug use, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Police.

Nearly 42,000 revolution contributors across Vietnam have received new or renovated homes in the lead-up to War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day (July 27), as part of a nationwide campaign to eliminate substandard housing and honor those who sacrificed for the nation.

State President Luong Cuong has affirmed that implementing policies for those with merit to the nation are a long-term, regular task of the entire political system and the whole society, and that these policies will continue to be improved with the mobilisation of all social resources to ensure better implementation.

VOV.VN - Two Laotian nationals have been arrested while attempting to smuggle a large quantity of drugs across the border into Vietnam, according to the Border Guard Command of Quang Tri province on July 22.

VOV.VN - A large whale was spotted swimming in Nha Trang Bay, located in south-central Khanh Hoa province, on July 22, sparking excitement among local residents.

VOV.VN - The Government has urged relevant ministries, agencies, and local authorities to mobilise all available resources to respond to severe flooding in the central region, especially in Nghe An province, in the wake of Typhoon Wipha, with a focus on the safety of local people and critical infrastructure.

A memorial ceremony to honour martyrs who heroically sacrificed their lives for independence and freedom of the nation and noble international duties took place at the Duc Co Martyrs’ Cemetery in the central province of Gia Lai on July 22.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Phenikaa University to become a model for new-generation private universities focused on innovation, while visiting the institution on July 22.

VOV.VN - Typhoon Wipha, Vietnam’s third storm of the year, weakened into a tropical depression on the evening of July 22 after sweeping through northern and north-central provinces, triggering intense rainfall and heightening the risk of flash floods and landslides.

Vietnam has made a significant leap on the global artificial intelligence (AI) map, ranking sixth out of 40 countries in the World AI Index 2025, recently released by the Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research (WIN).

VOV.VN - An outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza has been confirmed at a farm in Ea Knop commune, central highland Dak Lak province, prompting the culling of hundreds of chickens, according to the provincial Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine.

VOV.VN - As of now, out of the 49 people aboard the Vinh Xanh 58 tourist boat that capsized in Ha Long Bay on the afternoon of July 19, rescue teams have saved 10 individuals, recovered and handed over 37 bodies to their families, while two victims remain missing at sea.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on July 22 conducted an inspection of Typhoon Wipha (Storm No. 3) preparedness in the communes of Xuan Lap and Thuong Xuan in northern Thanh Hoa province.

With the 80th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2) just around the corner, the Hanoi Department of Construction is pulling out all the stops to give the capital a major facelift.

VOV.VN - Due to the impact of Typhoon Wipha, Ho Chi Minh City has ordered the temporary suspension of two high-speed boat routes between the mainland and Con Dao Special Zone in a bid to ensure the safety of both passengers and vehicles.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has so far this year recorded 10 dengue fever-related deaths, most of whom were adults with underlying health conditions or obesity, according to the municipal Department of Health.

While inspecting the operation of two-tier local administrations in An Giang and Dong Thap provinces, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has underscored that under no circumstances, should the restructuring of administrative apparatus affect the material or spiritual well-being of residents.

VOV.VN - As of 7:00 a.m. on July 22, the center of Typhoon Wipha, the third storm to affect Vietnam this year, was located at approximately 20.2°N and 106.7°E, near the coastal area between northern Hai Phong and Ninh Binh provinces, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

With Typhoon Wipha (Storm No. 3) dumping huge volumes of rain along coastal areas in Phu Quoc and Kien Hai communes in An Giang province, authorities have warned tourism operators against taking people to areas with rough seas.

VOV.VN - Northern and north-central provinces of Vietnam are racing against time as Typhoon Wipha continues to strengthen after entering the Gulf of Tonkin, with landfall expected on the morning of July 22.

VOV.VN - The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has decided to temporarily suspend flight operations at Van Don international airport in Quang Ninh province and Cat Bi international airport in Hai Phong city from 11:00 p.m. on July 21 to 12:00 p.m. on July 22 due to the impact of typhoon Wipha.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a memorial and burial ceremony in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang on July 21, commemorating 81 Vietnamese soldiers and experts who sacrificed their lives in Cambodia and Vietnam, ahead of the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day (July 27).

State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan affirmed that in any period of Vietnamese history, the country has had heroes and outstanding intellectuals who have played a special role in its development cause while meeting with delegates of the sixth Global Forum for Young Vietnamese Intellectuals in Hanoi on June 21.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on July 21 conducted on-site inspections in Hai Phong city and Hung Yen province to oversee preparations in response to Typhoon Wipha, which is forecast to make landfall early July 22.

VOV.VN - A dolphin unexpectedly swam close to the shore at Cua Tung beach, famously known as the "Queen of Beaches" in central Vietnam, delighting locals and tourists on July 20.

VOV.VN - As Typhoon Wipha approaches with complex developments, northern provinces are urgently implementing preventive measures to minimise potential damage, especially in coastal areas and regions at high risk of flash floods and landslides.

In the wake of the catastrophic boat capsizing in Ha Long Bay, the northern province of Quang Ninh, emergency relief efforts have been mobilised to support the bereaved families and survivors.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has requested provincial and municipal department of industry and trade to direct businesses and relevant units to stockpile essential goods and ensure power supply continuity in response to Typhoon Wipha.

VOV.VN - Local tech startup Brain-Life has launched Brain-Life Focus+, a smart head-worn device that combines artificial intelligence (AI), electroencephalography (EEG), and brain–computer interface (BCI) technologies to monitor and support mental health.

VOV.VN - Military units must take swift and decisive action to prepare for the imminent arrival of Typhoon Wipha, aiming to protect the lives and property of the people, the State, and the armed forces, while minimising storm-related damage, according to a directive from the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army.