A Tra Vinh man’s stroke of luck turned into heartbreak after his winning tickets were too damaged to be claimed.

With one machine already drilling nearly 1 kilometer, Hanoi has now deployed a second TBM to accelerate work on the 4-kilometer underground segment of the Nhon – Hanoi Station metro line.

With a budget of USD 22 million, Hanoi is set to complete a large-scale water replenishment project by September 2025 to revive the polluted To Lich River.

A sharp rise in travel demand during the Lunar New Year led to increased flights and longer operating hours, though congestion and delays remained a challenge.

Hanoi aims to tighten traffic enforcement by significantly increasing fines for 107 common violations, citing persistent non-compliance.

In a small village in Phu Tho, an 85-year-old woman’s wish to visit her older sister for Tet led to a reunion that stirred deep emotions, proving that family ties never fade with time.

Authorities in Dak Lak have dismantled a major counterfeit fertilizer production ring, arresting two CEOs and their associates for manufacturing and distributing thousands of tons of fake agricultural products.

This year, workers across Vietnam will have a five-day holiday from April 30 to May 4, with a makeup workday scheduled for April 26.

Aiming for a fully developed metro system by 2050, Ho Chi Minh City will build twelve new rail lines, linking key urban and suburban districts.

By 2025, Ho Chi Minh City plans to commence construction on five major bridges, including Can Gio Bridge, Thu Thiem 4 Bridge, Nguyen Khoai Road Bridge, Binh Tien Bridge, and a pedestrian bridge over the Saigon River.

Ha Lien, a small fishing village in Khanh Hoa, has remained largely unchanged for centuries. Accessible only by a narrow road or by boat, it continues to maintain its unique identity despite modernization.

The long-awaited railway connecting northern provinces is set for government approval, with construction slated to start by the end of the year.

During the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday, Vietnam experienced 153 fire incidents, with electrical short circuits being the primary cause.

A total of 445 traffic accidents were reported nationwide during the nine-day Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday from January 25 to February 2, resulting in 209 fatalities and 373 injuries.

Major transport projects, including a new airport terminal and key road expansions, are set to transform traffic flow and regional connectivity in Vietnam’s largest city.

In celebration of the 95th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Hanoi’s streets are transformed into a sea of red, symbolizing national pride and the spirit of the revolution.

A new environmental regulation, effective from February 2025, empowers waste collectors to inspect and reject household trash that is not sorted correctly. The policy is designed to improve efficiency in recycling and waste processing.

Late on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, heavy congestion occurred at the end of the Phap Van - Cau Gie Expressway as thousands of vehicles returned to Hanoi.

For a father and his children who all work as pilots, the Tet holiday is not just a time for family reunions but a time of deep professional pride.

After eight years of working in nail art, Le Dai Phat, 31, in HCM City, has won countless awards both domestically and internationally. He has become a well-known nail manicurist and manicure teacher with many students.