In the field of economic crime, 2,096 cases involving 4,194 suspects were prosecuted in the first half. For corruption and position-related crimes, 370 cases and 1,042 suspects were brought to trial. Meanwhile, police uncovered 11,687 drug-related cases involving 22,863 individuals.
Major General Nguyen Quoc Toan, chief of the office and spokesperson of the Ministry of Public Security, speaks at the press conference in Hanoi on July 7. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam recorded positive developments in public order and safety between January and June, with crimes against social order falling by 22.55% compared to the same period last year, according to a press conference held on July 7 by the Ministry of Public Security.
In the field of economic crime, 2,096 cases involving 4,194 suspects were prosecuted. For corruption and position-related crimes, 370 cases and 1,042 suspects were brought to trial. Meanwhile, police uncovered 11,687 drug-related cases involving 22,863 individuals.
Traffic accidents saw a notable decrease in all three criteria. A total of 9,398 accidents occurred nationwide, leaving 5,293 dead and 6,246 injured. Compared to the same period last year, this marked a decline of 3,009 accidents (24.25%), 201 fatalities (3.66%), and 3,203 injuries (33.9%).
The number of fire incidents, meanwhile, dropped by 24.67% year-on-year, with 1,710 cases reported, causing 42 deaths and 48 injuries.
New regulations on traffic violations, including the Government’s Decree No. 168/2024/ND-CP, were strictly enforced, delivering tangible results and positively influencing public awareness and behaviour.
At the press briefing, Major General Nguyen Quoc Toan, chief of the office and spokesperson of the ministry, said that in the second half, the people’s public security forces will continue innovating their approach to national security protection. They will enhance operations across various areas, aligned with new spatial conditions and development demands in the country’s new era.
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This social-first educational initiative is designed to arm Vietnamese citizens with the knowledge to identify and avoid sophisticated online scams and fraud, reinforcing the secure foundation necessary for a prosperous digital society.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Party leader To Lam called for concrete measures to make the study and practice of President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings a cultural need and a regular activity woven into the operations of every unit.
As part of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Brazil for the Expanded BRICS Summit and bilateral engagements, his spouse, Madam Le Thi Bich Tran, paid a visit to the Dona Meca Social Welfare Centre in Rio de Janeiro.
The total value of recovered assets in the large-scale fraud case involving Pho Duc Nam, known publicly as “Mr Pips”, has reached 5.31 trillion VND (203.24 million USD).
The Vietnamese language teaching in the Czech Republic has garnered a mix of public and private backing, aiming for 80% of Vietnamese-origin kids in the European country to be fluent in the mother tongue by 2030.
A delegation from the Princess Maha Chakri Award Foundation (PMCAF), led by its Chairman Dr Krissanapong Kirtikara, visited Vietnam from July 6 to 8 to deepen educational cooperation, engage with former award recipients, and promote regional educational development across Asia.
The programme prioritises 286 remote border communes, wards and special areas, where coordination between local youth units is seen as crucial. Volunteers are deployed across three main functions: supporting officials with administrative procedures, helping people and businesses submit online applications and payments, and offering digital training through creative models such as mobile tech clinics and grassroots tech groups.
As of June 25, leaders from central and local governments, various agencies, mass organisations, and kind-hearted individuals visited and presented gifts worth 16.8 trillion VND to social protection beneficiaries.
The HCM City People’s Committee was requested to promptly provide support for the affected families, coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security to swiftly investigate the cause of the fire, and handle any violations in line with law.
Initial reports showed that the fire spread rapidly, trapping residents and causing panic. Attempts by local residents to extinguish the fire with handheld extinguishers were unsuccessful.
SCOV Chairman Nguyen Trung Kien emphasised that caring for the Vietnamese community abroad has always been one of the key focuses of Vietnam's foreign affairs and national solidarity efforts. This priority has received close attention and guidance from the Party and State through a series of major policies over the past decades.
Efficient and transparent handling of administrative procedures has long been recognised as a key factor in fostering socio-economic development, enhancing public trust, and improving the investment climate.
The contest, titled “Cuba – Vietnam: amistad sin fronteras” (Cuba – Vietnam: friendship without borders) drew 454 submissions from Cuban students aged 6 to 14 across 59 primary and secondary schools.
The charitable work has continued steadily for years, representing how the Vietnamese Buddhist community in Laos keeps alive the spirit of helping one another and preserving the nation’s cultural values.
Vietnam is increasingly applying scientific and technological advances in agricultural production, including genetic technology, micropropagation technology, molecular markers, and cell technologies.
The newly merged HCM City, comprising the former city and the provinces of Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, posted the estimated GRDP growth of 6.56% (including crude oil) and 7.49% (excluding crude oil) in the first half of 2025.
Following a pilot phase, Hanoi is expected to officially launch its integrated electronic ticketing system for the public passenger transport network through an IT service rental model on September 2.
All public school students, from preschool to high school, will be exempt from tuition fees starting in the 2025–26 academic year. At the same time, Vietnam targets universal preschool education for children aged 3 to 5 by 2030.
