From March 1, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health will oversee social protection and child welfare, while consolidating public health departments under a new government decree.

Vietnam’s new Decree 49 enforces exit bans on individuals and business owners with overdue tax debts of at least 50 million VND ($2,000) for over 120 days. Legal representatives of companies owing over 500 million VND ($20,000) are also affected.

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumored to feature a new aluminum camera bar, 12GB RAM, and enhanced AI capabilities. Leaks also suggest a new ultra-thin "iPhone 17 Air."

The Politburo has directed revisions to the Constitution and key laws to facilitate administrative mergers, the elimination of district-level governments, and the streamlining of political organizations. The amendments are to be completed by June 30.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Traffic Police have begun processing driver’s license renewals, ensuring a smooth, efficient procedure. Citizens can apply in person or online, with an 8-day turnaround.

HoREA has proposed allowing the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security to approve buyers for social housing projects, streamlining the process for military and police personnel.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has appointed Pham Duc Long and Bui Hoang Phuong as deputy ministers, strengthening leadership in the newly merged ministry.

The Politburo has proposed restructuring Vietnam’s local judicial system by discontinuing district-level courts and procuracies. The plan aims to streamline governance and enhance judicial efficiency.

Van Chi Nam, a master's degree holder in Information Technology, has been appointed Vice Rector of Ho Chi Minh City University of Science, joining the university’s leadership team.

Vietnam announces free tuition for all public school students from preschool to high school starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. The policy aims to promote equal education access and ease financial burdens for families.

The exhibition My Way by veteran artist Ngọc Linh, 95 years old, is precisely that, a retrospective of his long life and career, showing all those personal reflections and special moments.

The festival begins with its most significant ritual: the grave-visiting ceremony, where families pay tribute to their ancestors at Cham cemeteries.

The Japanese government has signed grant aid agreements for two humanitarian projects in Việt Nam under the Grassroots Human Security Grant Aid (Kusanone Programme) for the fiscal year 2024.

When BVH refused to cooperate, Tùng allegedly handcuffed him to a window frame and both men reportedly used rubber batons to beat him repeatedly on his buttocks and thighs.

Efforts will also address the root causes of accidents and tackle urban congestion by revising laws on population density, infrastructure and public transport.

According to preliminary data from local authorities, material losses caused by workplace accidents in 2024 included costs for medicines, funeral expenses and compensation for the families of those killed and for injured workers.

The project aims to propose solutions to ensure the bridge’s structural safety and explore future uses once the railway line running across it is decommissioned.

The force of the collision severely damaged the truck, mangling its front end and splitting its body in two, while three train carriages derailed and several metres of track were displaced.

The planning of large surrounding areas near metro stations aims to maximise urban space utilisation and develop integrated transportation infrastructure.

The Vietnamese foreign ministry said on Thursday that China's live-fire drills in the Gulf of Tonkin this week were carried out within Chinese waters.

Experts have outlined three key areas for PDP VIII’s revision, including updating legal frameworks, assessing the power system’s operations and forecasting socio-economic growth and electricity demand.

Amid global trade uncertainties, Vietnam is prioritising compliance with international market requirements to maintain and expand its agricultural exports.

Vietnam’s corporate income tax rate of 20 per cent is higher than in Singapore (17 per cent) and Brunei (18.5 per cent).

While business closures continue to rise, signalling economic difficulties, Vietnam's coffee shop industry is experiencing remarkable growth.

The proposed new assistant is Lee Jung-soo, a former defender for the Korean national team, who played from 2008 to 2013. Lee gained recognition during the 2010 World Cup, scoring two crucial goals that helped the RoK advance to the round of 16.