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Dak Lak plans VND1.1 trillion cultural landmark

Authorities in Dak Lak have proposed the construction of a Cultural and Arts Center with a total investment of VND1.1 trillion (US$45 million), aiming to enrich local cultural life and serve communities across the Central Highlands.

HCM City mulls free bus services to ease congestion, boost green mobility

Ho Chi Minh City is weighing a plan to waive bus fares for all residents as part of a broader push to curb traffic congestion and environmental pollution, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Luu Quang said at a meeting on April 1.

Hanoi rolls out thousands of AI cameras to monitor public order

Hanoi authorities have announced the locations of thousands of AI-powered surveillance cameras as part of a broader effort to strengthen public order and traffic management across the city.

Nearly 300 tonnes of diseased pork traced to Hanoi supply chain

From sourcing infected pigs to bypassing quarantine checks, the operation reveals alarming gaps in enforcement.

Young people trapped in the quiet fear of an unremarkable life

In the pursuit of a “meaningful life”, many are losing balance and health.

Between machines and footsteps, a viola carries a message of hope

In a quiet corridor of Bach Mai Hospital, where urgency and anxiety usually define the atmosphere, an unexpected sound emerged - the warm, trembling voice of a viola.

Completing institutional framework urgent to preserve, promote ethnic culture

Deepening international integration and rapid advances in science and technology are directly affecting efforts to preserve and promote the traditional cultural values of ethnic minority groups.

Should pickup trucks be banned from operating in inner-city areas?

Beginning on January 15, within inner-city roads, conventional trucks with a gross vehicle weight of under 2 tons have been allowed to operate only during peak hours, while those over 2 tons are permitted from 9pm to 6am the following day

Tougher penalties proposed for fake news, including account seizure

Authorities are considering stricter sanctions, with fines and digital account confiscation for those spreading false information online.

Cold air ends early heatwave as storms sweep across northern Vietnam

A brief spell of early-season heat across northern and central Vietnam has come to an abrupt end, as a weak cold air mass moves in, triggering widespread showers and thunderstorms on April 1.

Painful fallout from illegal forex frenzy revealed

After "burning through their accounts" on online international stock exchanges and forex, many individuals had criminal intentions to obtain money for "recovery."

Vietnam braces for thunderstorms, whirlwinds, hail during seasonal transition

The National Civil Defence Steering Committee has ordered the People’s Committees of cities and provinces to step up preparedness as thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning, hail, and strong winds threaten the country during the seasonal transition.

MoU signed for better AO/dioxin victim care during 2026–2027

The Int'l Committee and national committees for the VN Friendship Village signed an MOU, agreeing on a range of key areas of cooperation aimed at improving care, rehabilitation and support for victims of AO/dioxin during the 2026–2027 period.

New details emerge in nationwide environmental data tampering case

Ministry of Public Security has uncovered widespread violations involving the manipulation of data from automatic environmental monitoring stations across the country, as part of a sweeping investigation now expanding nationwide.

Former head of Vietnam’s environment department prosecuted in major case

The Investigation Police Agency of Hanoi has initiated criminal proceedings against Hoang Van Thuc, former Director General of the Environment Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Hanoi traffic police deploy AI cameras to tackle illegal parking

Facing persistent violations of improper stopping and parking, the Hanoi Traffic Police Department has intensified the use of AI-powered camera systems to detect and handle infractions.

From cassava fields to cold-climate crops, a farmer transforms his future

Once reliant on cassava and upland rice, a farmer in Mang Den has rewritten his life story - turning hardship into prosperity through bold change and a keen understanding of his land’s hidden potential.

Police break up international scam using fake digital platform

Police in Thanh Hoa have dismantled a cross-border fraud ring that operated under the guise of an e-commerce platform, defrauding victims of tens of billions of VND.

Hailstorms kill four in northern Vietnam amid seasonal shift

Violent weather during the transition from spring to summer has left fatalities and widespread damage across several provinces.

Metro, buses, electric vehicles becoming top choice for Hainoians

Buses, metro lines and green mobility solutions such as electric vehicles and bicycles are increasingly becoming a civilised travel habit for residents in Hanoi, particularly amid fluctuating fuel prices.