HCMC’s plan to make buses free for all residents has been hailed by experts as a “bold policy,” though they also warn that it may have only a temporary effect if it lacks sustainability.

Motorbikes less than five years old may soon be exempt from direct emissions testing, under a draft regulation that introduces an age-based approach to vehicle inspection in Vietnam.

City leaders push for timely completion of Tu Lien and Tran Hung Dao bridges to ease congestion and drive development.

Hanoi introduces multiple route options to reduce pressure on key gateways during the festive period.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested key suspects behind a large-scale environmental crime operation.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to launch a sweeping health checkup programme covering more than 15 million residents in 2026, part of a long-term plan through 2030 that highlights its transition from treatment to proactive health care.

Since 2016, the Party organisation, administration, and people of Hanoi have contributed more than 430 billion VND (16.3 million USD) to the fund, including over 76 billion VND raised in 2025 alone.

The Investigation Security Agency of the Gia Lai Department of Public Security has issued arrest warrants for two suspects accused of abusing religious cover to undermine the State’s national unity policy, a senior officer said on April 14.

Following the discovery of nearly 300 tons of diseased pork launched into the market, some of which reportedly made its way into collective kitchens and schools, experts are calling for the strictest possible inspection of food supplied to students.

Beyond teaching knowledge, the Phu Tho girl also creates a joyful and meaningful social environment for elderly men and women aged 70, 80, and older.

Associate Prof Vu Quoc Dat argues that building infectious disease treatment facilities right in Hanoi's inner city is the optimal plan for responding to outbreaks, similar to how fire fighting requires fire extinguishers and hydrants on-site.

The policy is designed to enhance security, particularly in cases where users lose their SIM cards but fail to promptly deactivate them, creating opportunities for fraud or illegal activities.

In Ho Chi Minh City, one man has quietly supported the elderly and disadvantaged, ensuring dignity in their final moments.

An unhealthy “convenience-driven” lifestyle is contributing to a worrying rise in Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease among young people in Vietnam, experts warn.

Recent incidents in Da Nang have highlighted the severe consequences faced by individuals who violate railway safety rules and engage in acts of violence against railway staff.

Once closely tied to years of hardship, a humble dish made from field crabs has been brought back to life by Tran Thi Hau in Nghe An, transforming it into a recognized OCOP three-star product.

Although traffic police forces have not yet penalized pickup truck drivers for traveling into Hanoi's inner city, this does not mean that such "relaxation" about new regulations will last forever.

Dr Hoang Dinh Phi has suggested that not all universities in Hanoi should be relocated and schools with deep historical roots should be retained to maintain the vitality of the inner city.

HCM City is experiencing land subsidence at an average rate of 2cm per year, with some densely built areas sinking by as much as 5-7cm annually. Over the past two decades, parts of the city have subsided by 0.5-0.7 meters.

Da Nang International Airport on April 10 launched a dedicated priority lane for passengers using biometric identification, marking a significant step forward in digital transformation in the aviation sector.