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Long Bien Bridge gets structural makeover after years of decay

Workers are replacing key components of Hanoi’s iconic Long Bien Bridge as part of a major restoration effort aimed at improving safety and stability.

Free bus and metro rides in HCMC on New Year’s Day

In celebration of the New Year 2026, Ho Chi Minh City will offer free rides on all public buses and the Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien metro line on January 1.

HCM City curbs pollution through transition to green transport

Together with metro expansion, HCM City will continue to enlarge its electric and green bus network, targeting a public transport share of 15–20% of travel demand.

Vietnam Airlines adds 270 flights to during 2026 New Year holiday

Vietnam Airlines will operate nearly 270 additional flights on key domestic routes to meet the surge in travel demand during the upcoming New Year holiday, the national flag carrier has announced.

Railway sector adds 20,000 seats for four-day New Year holiday

Alongside the new services, the company will also attach additional carriages to the North–South Reunification trains and other daily routes, supplying about 6,600 more seats.

New decree offers supplemental pension for retirement security

Given the modest current pension levels, the development of supplemental pension insurance will help citizens secure a more stable income source in old age.

A groom’s TikTok wedding invite goes viral, drawing 1,000 guests

Because he had too few friends, a groom in Hanoi decided to invite strangers online to his wedding - and the outcome left him stunned.

Government supports border-area students with meals and rice allowance

The Government has approved a new policy to support students in border communes with monthly meal subsidies and rice allocations.

Behind Shark Tank’s glamour: the legal downfall of Vietnam’s “sharks”

The entrepreneurs who once sat in Shark Tank’s investor chairs are now under investigation for fraud, crypto manipulation, and counterfeit goods.

Green and fast: A dual key to growth without compromise

High-speed green transport is emerging as the answer for urban growth that protects the environment and enhances quality of life.

A new path for cyclists takes shape in Ho Chi Minh City

After more than two months of construction, Ho Chi Minh City’s first dedicated bicycle lane on Mai Chi Tho Boulevard is nearly complete, signaling a greener, safer shift in urban mobility.

From a boy watching jets to a combat pilot soaring above his hometown

With nearly 700 hours in the air, Captain Nguyen Hoang Hai Quang is recognized as a leading young pilot of the Vietnamese Air Force.

Thirty foreigners linked to major online gambling operations in Khanh Hoa

Police in Khanh Hoa Province have dismantled several online gambling operations run by foreign nationals, seizing hundreds of electronic devices used in the illegal activities.

Nine killed in Lao Cai as charity group’s bus overturns on steep S-shaped slope

Police say brake failure caused the 29-seat bus carrying 18 passengers to plunge off a steep S-curve in Phinh Ho commune.

From remote villages to digital horizons: Ethnic youth lead transformation

At the forum “Digital stories from the villages,” experts and young ethnic minority representatives shared how digital thinking is transforming education, livelihoods, and local culture.

Shining youth: 150 ethnic minority representatives celebrated in Hanoi

The 2025 Ceremony of Commendation for Outstanding Ethnic Minority Students and Youth was held at Ho Guom Theater in Hanoi, celebrating 150 exemplary representatives from 53 ethnic groups.

Ministry of Construction updates progress on North–South high-speed railway

The Ministry of Construction has provided updates on land clearance and related activities for the North–South high-speed railway project, following Vingroup’s recent withdrawal from involvement.

Finding peace: the grave-dgger’s story

After nearly a decade working in the profession of "boc mo" (the ritual of exhuming and reburying remains), Luu Sy Nam has faced three truly "spine-chilling" situations.

Eight years of elderly care in Japan: a young man's journey

Despite the constant pressure to remain patient and compassionate, Nguyen Tan Tai is satisfied with his caregiving job as it offers a stable income.

Ha Tinh’s criminal police storm Golden Triangle in daring cross-border raid

Ha Tinh’s Criminal Police Division has cemented its reputation as a “steel fist” of law enforcement, leading major cross-border raids, dismantling billion-dollar cybercrime rings, and rescuing VN victims trapped in international criminal networks.