social news

Update news social news

Tet train tickets hit record-high prices, yet first customer books 10 tickets

The first customer for Tet tickets arrived at Saigon Station at 2 am to book 10 tickets to ensure a safe journey home to celebrate Tet, which falls in mid-February next year.

Vietnam cancels dozens of flights due to Super Typhoon Ragasa

Super Typhoon Ragasa has forced airlines across Vietnam to cancel or reschedule dozens of flights to protect passengers and crew.

Ho Chi Minh City invests in first dedicated bike corridor

Ho Chi Minh City will build a nearly 6 km dedicated bike lane on Mai Chi Tho Boulevard starting October 2025.

Hanoi plans $190 million riverside park along To Lich River

Hanoi is planning a major riverside park along To Lich River, spanning 12 wards and costing over VND 4,600 billion, as part of the city's urban renewal strategy.

Hue mandates camera surveillance for bars and nightlife venues

All bars, beer clubs, and pubs in Hue City must install security cameras linked to the city’s smart monitoring center, under new government regulations.

Ragasa becomes strongest typhoon ever recorded in East Sea

Vice Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep has confirmed that typhoon Ragasa, now designated as storm No. 9, has reached level 17 intensity, making it the strongest typhoon ever recorded in the East Sea.

Hanoi’s To Lich River park project revives hopes for a greener capital

The long-polluted To Lich River may soon transform into a green oasis as Hanoi prepares to launch a riverside park project.

Exclusive mooncake shop in Ho Chi Minh City sparks long lines

With no agents or online sales, this bakery forces customers to line up early to get their hands on limited-edition Mid-Autumn mooncakes.

Hanoi tests biometric metro entry to improve passenger experience

Passengers on Hanoi’s Cat Linh - Ha Dong metro can now use chip IDs, Visa cards, and the metro app to board trains.

Traffic police to rely on image evidence to handle violations from 2026

From 2026, traffic police will only handle violations if image or video evidence is available, a move to enhance transparency in law enforcement.

Vietnam to celebrate lifelong learning week in October

Vietnam will organise a lifelong learning week from October 1 to 7, with opening ceremonies set to take place simultaneously nationwide.

Vietnam launches national hotline 111 to combat human trafficking

The national telephone hotline for the prevention of human trafficking (111) was inaugurated on September 19 by the Ministry of Health in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Vietnam.

Meet the 72-year-old gym-goer who lifts heavy and lives with passion

While many her age choose tai chi or dance, Ma Thi Bac, 72, heads to the gym daily, lifting 10kg weights with the finesse of a professional athlete.

Understanding Islam through a visit to Hanoi’s Al-Noor Mosque

Vietnam’s only mosque in the North welcomes non-Muslim visitors, offering insight into Islamic culture and peaceful interfaith exchange.

Seven decades of a revolution in reproductive thinking in Vietnam

Holding a family photo album, Do Thi May from Yen Lang (Hai Phong), 90, flipped through each picture.

Man raises hundreds of ants as pets, spending less than $2 a month

Aside from an initial investment of just a few million VND, a young man in Ho Chi Minh City spends the equivalent of a skipped breakfast - around $1.20 per month - to raise hundreds of pet ant colonies.

Party Chief proposes emotional care model to fight loneliness among the elderly

A very innovative proposal in the field of public healthcare was suggested by the Party Secretary General To Lam during his speech at a conference to implement four important Politburo resolutions on September 16.

Hanoi to ban gasoline motorbikes in Ring Road 1 starting 2026

A bold move to reduce emissions and improve air quality in Hanoi will begin in July 2026 with the ban on fossil-fueled motorbikes in the inner city.

Taiwanese restaurant owner arrested for running sex operation in HCMC

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a high-end restaurant fronting as a brothel, arresting a Taiwanese national and several accomplices.

HCM City police bust massive smuggling ring from China

Five people were arrested after police uncovered a major smuggling network importing undervalued goods through shell companies.