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Deputy PM orders stricter measures for traffic safety in 2025

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

Economic losses from workplace accidents increase by $1 billion

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.

Long Bien Bridge set for renovation

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.

Freight train hits stalled truck, derails in central VN

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.

HCM City adjusts urban railway system plan

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

HCM City eyes cooperation with India in IT, digital economy

With Vietnam's commitment to developing smart urban areas, digital transformation, and sustainable environment, Vietnam and India have opportunities to promote strategic partnerships and extensive cooperation.

Healthcare sector makes advance in 2024: Minister

The health sector has achieved remarkable milestones in providing medical services in 2024 - the first year the amended Law on Medical Examination and Treatment takes effect, according to Health Minister Dao Hong Lan.

Video clip of older woman sleeping in husband's arms goes viral

The image of a wife sleeping peacefully in her husband's arms in a hospital corridor has warmed viewers' hearts.

ACV to invest 1 trillion VND to upgrade Vinh International Airport

The investment will fund the expansion and renovation of the airport apron, allowing it to accommodate nine Code C aircraft.

Vietnam’s rise as Southeast Asia’s organ transplant leader

With 9,500 transplants in 33 years and cutting-edge surgical advancements, Vietnam now leads Southeast Asia in organ transplantation.

Hanoi metro construction affects homes: Residents relocated amid safety concerns

The Hanoi Urban Railway Management Board has relocated affected households while engineers assess and reinforce structures around the metro tunnel site.

Vietnamese parents pay premium for tutoring as extra classes are restricted

With school-led tutoring reduced under new education policies, many Vietnamese parents are spending hundreds of dollars on private lessons to help their children prepare for exams.

Truong Huy San sentenced to 30 months in prison for abusing democratic freedoms

A Hanoi court has convicted journalist and writer Truong Huy San under Article 331 of the Penal Code, citing his social media posts as violating state and individual rights.

Ministry proposes regulations to prevent misleading claims on milk products

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has proposed that food supplement products only declare factual information, and not give recommendations or advertise functions and health benefits.

Ho Chi Minh City launches $42 million project to expand key gateway road

The city has begun upgrading a 600-meter stretch of Chu Van An Street in Binh Thanh District to ease congestion and improve infrastructure, with completion expected within eight months.

Prime Minister mandates social housing ‘KPI’ for major cities

Under a new government initiative, nearly 1 million affordable homes will be built, with priority given to low-income households and workers.

Unseen heroes of medicine: The pathologists behind cancer diagnosis

At K Hospital’s pathology center, doctors and technicians work tirelessly behind the scenes to provide accurate cancer diagnoses, ensuring precise treatment plans.

National strategy aims to enhance quality of life for the elderly

Under Decision No. 383/QD-TTg, the strategy sets the target of at least 50% of the elderly who wish to work will have jobs.

Vietnam’s healthcare sector masters advanced medical techniques

From battlefield surgeries to cutting-edge medical procedures, Vietnam’s healthcare sector has evolved into a leader in specialized treatments and disease prevention.

Dong Thap police arrest man for spreading anti-state propaganda

Dong Thap authorities have arrested Doan Minh Tuan for allegedly producing and sharing anti-state content on social media, violating Article 117 of Vietnam’s Penal Code.