Vietnam mobilizes 5,400 soldiers for a grand military parade marking the 50th anniversary of national reunification on April 30 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City will break ground on Metro Line 2 in December 2025 after finalizing approvals and contractor selection.

As part of Vietnam’s government restructuring, VietNamNet will be managed by the newly established Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

Vietnamese workers will receive a five-day break for April 30 and May 1, with compensation work scheduled for April 26.

Since 2009, Vietnam has pardoned nearly 100,000 prisoners through its amnesty program, reinforcing a commitment to human rights and reintegration.

Authorities are investigating the incident, which was allegedly staged as a promotional gimmick.

Duong Huu Tri, born 1987, set a vehicle on fire, and attacked law enforcement officers, leading to the death of a mobile police officer on duty.

To support the transition, the Ministry of Public Security has re-organised and upgraded its Air Security Division, under the Immigration Department, into the National Aviation Security Centre.

The Ministry of Health has proposed allowing couples to decide the number and timing of their children, as well as addressing regional disparities in birth rates.

This year’s campaign emphasises moving away from fast consumption lifestyles and promoting practical green actions rooted in love for the homeland.

The National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting has highlighted two unusual weather patterns for March.

A controversial coffin parade in Ho Chi Minh City has sparked public outrage, raising concerns about traffic safety and advertising ethics.

Vietnamese authorities are cracking down on an online education scam that defrauded over 3,600 people. Find out how the scam worked and what’s next.

A Vietnamese traveler carried a young woman down steep stone steps at a scenic site in Guizhou, China, to get her emergency medical help, earning widespread praise.

Despite Hanoi’s growing network of traffic violation cameras, motorcyclists continue to break rules, prompting a new enforcement plan with 40,000 additional surveillance cameras by 2030.

Travel agencies have expressed concerns that the ban will cause difficulties for passenger transportation services, and are quickly seeking adaptive solutions while also pointing out inadequacies.

Experts urge a shift in focus from merely planting trees to ensuring their survival and growth, including proper planting techniques, regular maintenance, and integrating green infrastructure into urban planning.

As businesses adopt AI and automation, Vietnam’s labor market is shifting toward high-tech industries. Unskilled workers face increasing job losses and declining wages in 2025.

Le Thi Hien, chairwoman of the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance and Global Market Group, lured 1,600 investors into fraudulent real estate projects, stealing nearly $16 million before being arrested.

Ho Chi Minh City will experience multiple heatwaves in March, with temperatures exceeding 37°C, while sudden localized storms may bring brief but heavy rains.