social news

Update news social news

Northern Vietnam braces for severe cold, temperatures drop below 2°C

A powerful cold wave will hit Northern Vietnam from February 7-8, bringing widespread freezing temperatures, with some high-altitude areas dropping below 2°C, possibly leading to frost and snowfall.

How rare earths from Vietnam were smuggled into China

Using highly sophisticated tactics, rare earths were smuggled from Vietnam to China under the direction of Liu Dehua, a Chinese national, who disguised them as ordinary goods for export.

Hanoi urban rail lines serve nearly 75,000 passengers during Tet

Hanoi's Cat Linh – Ha Dong and Nhon – Hanoi Station metro lines operated 1,780 trips and served a total of 74,503 passengers during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from January 27 to February 3

VietNamNet relocates headquarters to 68 Duong Dinh Nghe Str., Cau Giay District

As of February 1, 2025, VietNamNet will officially operate from its new headquarters at the Telecommunications Authority Building (VNTA), located at 68 Duong Dinh Nghe Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi.

HCM City to establish transportation data centre​​​​​​​

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai has asked the city Urban Traffic Management Centre (UTMC) to establish a transportation data centre by 2026 with a deadline of 2027.

HCM city’s urban area master plan approved

Thu Duc city will be an area leading the HCM City’s economy and other metropolitan areas through knowledge-based economic activities such as training, research, high-tech production and development cooperation.

Dangerous dining: Family caught eating by expressway, driver fined $520

A family was caught sitting on a mat eating by the Noi Bai – Lao Cai Expressway, leading to a hefty fine for the driver.

Man wins grand lottery prize but torn tickets leave him empty-handed

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

Progress on Hanoi’s metro: Second TBM set to drill 10 meters per day

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.

Hanoi accelerates To Lich River restoration with support from three ministries

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.

Tet travel boom: Vietnam’s airports see 3.6 million passengers in nine days

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 set to double fines for 107 traffic violations starting July

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

Emotional reunion: 85-year-old sister visits her 90-year-old sibling for Tet

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.

Two CEOs arrested for running counterfeit fertilizer operation

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.

Vietnamese workers to enjoy a five-day holiday for April 30 - May 1

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.

Ho Chi Minh City plans 12 metro lines, extending to suburban districts

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.

Five key bridges set to break ground, unlocking new development for HCM City

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.

Life in Ha Lien: A village surrounded by water for over three centuries

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.

$8 billion Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway set to break ground by year-end

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

Vietnam reports 153 fire incidents over Tet holiday

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