A total of 353 malaria cases were reported in Vietnam in 2024, marking a year-on-year decrease of 21%, according to the Ministry of Health.

With nearly 3.4 million passengers in its first six months, the Nhon - Hanoi Station metro is proving its value as a key mode of public transport, while construction of the underground section progresses.

The case was unfolded on May 15, 2024, when the two drivers received delivery orders from an apartment at Van Do Residence in district 4.

A viral rumor suggested that a buffalo was electrocuted to death in the middle of a match at the Hai Luu Buffalo Fighting Festival. However, local authorities have dismissed these claims.

Starting in 2025, the responsibility for driver license testing and issuance will move from the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam to the Traffic Police Department. The transition involves the transfer of key documents and databases nationwide.

Streets in the Old Quarter, already known for their limited space, are facing heavy congestion due to the constant presence of 16-seater and larger buses. Authorities are stepping in with restrictions to manage the situation.

Ho Chi Minh City is developing an emergency healthcare network that meets Southeast Asian standards, according to its Department of Health.

A ceremony has been held to recognise two traditional craft villages -Bat Trang Ceramics in outlying Gia Lam district and Van Phuc Silk Weaving in Ha Dong district- as members of the Global Network of Creative Craft Cities.

As outlined in its recently released 2025 programme on thrift practice and wastefulness prevention, the ministry has emphasised prioritising resources for critical infrastructure development.

Ho Chi Minh City will establish an international-standard high-tech skills training centre to improve the qualifications of Vietnamese workers.

What should students be taught at life skill classes is often a topic of discussion among local parents.

By 2030 and beyond, motorcycles will continue to be owned and used in Vietnam.

Authorities in Hanoi are intensifying efforts to enforce traffic laws using AI-powered cameras, ensuring better road safety and efficient digital enforcement.

The Ministry of Transport is set to hand over the responsibility for driving license testing and issuance to the Ministry of Public Security, with preparations underway to ensure a smooth transition.

A high-profile international operation led by Vietnamese and foreign police successfully broke up a scam network that defrauded thousands of victims through Bitcoin and TikTok task scams.

At recruitment sites across the city, families and loved ones shared emotional moments, embracing, handing over lucky red envelopes, and exchanging last-minute words of encouragement.

With the high-speed railway requiring over 260,000 trained professionals, Vietnam is rolling out an $80 million initiative to enhance university programs, provide scholarships, and modernize training facilities.

A 24-year-old South Korean first officer suffering from acute appendicitis aboard a passing cargo ship was swiftly rescued by Vietnam’s maritime rescue forces and transported to shore for emergency treatment.

To reduce congestion and pollution, Hanoi has implemented a six-month trial restricting vehicles with over 16 seats in the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake area during rush hours.

A record-breaking unseasonal downpour hit Ho Chi Minh City on February 12-13, marking the heaviest rainfall for February in four decades, meteorologists report.