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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.

Ho Chi Minh City targets global Top 50 smart cities by 2030

Ho Chi Minh City aims to rank among the world’s top 50 smart cities by 2030 under a draft smart urban development plan for 2026–2030, with a vision to 2035.

Program launched to honour Vietnamese language, seek overseas ambassadors

The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 28 launched Vietnamese Language Day among the overseas Vietnamese community and a programme to seek Vietnamese language ambassadors abroad in 2026.

Vietnam saves 463,000 kWh during Earth Hour 2026

Vietnam saved an estimated 463,000 kWh of electricity during Earth Hour 2026, as households and businesses nationwide switched off lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm on March 28, according to the National System and Market Operation Company (NSMO).

Can pickup trucks be converted to passenger cars to meet new traffic rules?

The Vietnam Register has clarified the classification rules on pickup passenger cars and pickup trucks, while addressing whether it is possible to convert a truck into a passenger car.