A substantial share of vehicles currently in use, especially motorcycles in use for years without routine checks or upkeep, are aging fleets that rank among the biggest emitters.

Hanoi police have announced temporary traffic bans and restrictions on key roads on December 26–27 to ensure security and order during the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress.

Current urban water supply systems boast a combined designed capacity of about 13.7 million cu.m per day, providing roughly 95% of the urban population with access to clean water.

The first session of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly is scheduled for April 2026, with key decisions on organization and personnel expected during the opening phase.

It is estimated that by December 31, revenue managed by tax authorities will surpass 2.24 quadrillion VND, exceeding the target assigned by the National Assembly by 30.1% and rising by 27.6% compared to 2024.

Electric bus Route No. 173 runs through 39 passenger pick-up and drop-off points, directly linking two locations with high travel demand — Con Dao Airport and Con Dao Market.

In 2025, Hanoi’s high-tech parks and IZs posted strong performance, with estimated revenue of $12.14 billion, contributing about 19.12% to the city’s GRDP, while budget contributions reached $450 million and export turnover amounted to $7.42 billion.

Da Nang police have arrested five suspects accused of offering bribes and brokering payoffs in connection with a major money laundering case worth 67,000 billion VND.

Representatives of energy, coal – mineral, cement, and building materials enterprises said that the implementation of emission quota allocation must strike a balance between emission reduction targets and the maintenance of growth momentum.

Green consumption is no longer a niche trend but a strong movement encouraging businesses to transform production practices and rethink their market approaches.

Vietnam kicks off $137 billion in projects, targeting 10% annual growth. But will stalled investments and SME exclusion hold it back?

Resolution No. 258/2025/QH15 pilots a number of special mechanisms and policies in the fields of investment, planning, urban development, architecture, construction, land, and finance to implement major and important projects in the capital.

Coach Kim Sang Sik’s remarkable run of success has made him a symbol of luck for Vietnamese football, as U23 Vietnam prepares for the 2026 AFC U23 Championship.

The Government has issued Decree No 331/2025/ND-CP, detailing several provisions of the Law on Atomic Energy and measures for its implementation, with a focus on the development and application of atomic energy.

Hanoi has begun applying AI-based traffic control systems on six major streets to manage signal timing dynamically, aiming to reduce congestion and create continuous “green waves.”

Amid the rapid expansion of e-commerce and social networks, trade fraud and the sale of counterfeit and imitation goods have become increasingly sophisticated, posing major challenges to market surveillance and regulation.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has submitted to the municipal People’s Council for approval of investment guidelines for the Can Gio and Phu My 2 bridge projects - two strategic transport works set to enhance regional connectivity.

PM Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the development of a modern and high-tech defence industry with dual-use products, calling for the private economic sector to participate in developing the defence industry.

Police in Gia Lai are investigating a burned body found in a cemetery in Pleiku, suspected to be a case of self-immolation.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially dismissed rumors claiming Malaysia was handed 0-3 losses to Vietnam and Nepal and banned from competition until 2031.

From Hanoi’s St. Joseph’s Cathedral to Saigon’s Notre Dame, thousands of people filled the streets on Christmas Eve, embracing the festive glow and joyful spirit of the season.

With patient strokes of a chisel, white sapwood planks, and layers of Chinese ink soaked into dó paper, a centuries-old craft is being brought back to life - Thanh Lieu woodblock printing.

Vietnam introduces “morning pick-up, evening return” model to care for seniors at local level.

Nguyen Anh Tuan, a pioneer in Vietnam’s digital journalism, is now a key global voice in shaping ethical AI through his leadership at the Boston Global Forum and AI World Society initiative.

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung expressed appreciation for the contributions of Catholic and Protestant communities to national development in his Christmas and New Year message.