The center of Da Nang City in central Vietnam. -- Vietnam’s Ministry of Health is seeking public feedback on draft legal amendments that would ban smoking indoors, in public places, and at educational institutions, allowing it only in clearly designated areas to strengthen public health protection. Ho Chi Minh City-- Forty-six people in Ho Chi Minh City were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after a year-end company party, Ba Ria General Hospital said late on Tuesday. -- Ho Chi Minh City police said on Tuesday they had detained eight suspects after dismantling a ring accused of producing counterfeit RON 95 gasoline by blending legitimate fuel with solvents and colorants in Chanh Hung and Long Truong Wards. Sports-- Vietnam were eliminated from the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup on Tuesday night after losing 2-3 to Indonesia in the quarterfinals.

Source: Tuoitre News February 04, 2026 01:36 UTC