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Hanoi to present 100-year development blueprint on June 29

Hanoi will officially unveil its 100-year master plan during the 2026 Investment Promotion Conference on June 29, while also introducing digital planning models featuring 3D mapping technology, planning videos and interactive maps.

Police return stolen century-old bridge stones to Hai Phong community

Authorities have recovered and returned all stolen stone slabs from the historic Dong Trang Bridge in Hai Phong following a swift police investigation.

Vietnam moves closer to greener flights with sustainable aviation fuel

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is widely regarded as one of the most effective solutions for reducing aviation emissions. Vietnam has already begun introducing the fuel through trial flights.

Fake traditional medicine gangs stole millions of dollars from VN's patients

Police across Vietnam have dismantled several large-scale counterfeit traditional medicine rings in recent months, exposing sophisticated schemes that allegedly defrauded thousands of patients and generated millions of dollars in illicit profits.

Dedicated train links Hanoi with Bach Mai Hospital's Ninh Binh campus

Vietnam Railways has launched a special commuter train for Bach Mai Hospital staff travelling daily between Hanoi and Ninh Binh.

Hue begins radar survey to locate wartime mass graves

A four-day radar survey is underway at three sites inside the Hue Citadel to verify information on suspected mass graves dating back to the 1968 Tet Offensive.

Vietnam aims to train at least 35,000 railway workers by 2030

Vietnam plans to train at least 35,000 railway workers in the 2025-2030 period as the country is accelerating the development of modern railway infrastructure, particularly high-speed rail projects.

Hanoi’s Red River urban area development draws widespread attention

Ahead of Hanoi’s announcement of its master plan with a 100-year vision, the proposed development direction for the central urban area along Red River’s right bank has attracted considerable public and investor interest.

Quang Tri’s Festival for Peace 2026 held at national level: press conference

Following the success of the inaugural edition in 2024, the central province of Quang Tri cooperates with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to elevate the Festival for Peace to the national scale this year.

Beatification ceremony for Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep set for July 2

The beatification ceremony for Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep will take place on July 2 at Tac Say Parish in Ca Mau Province, presided over by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Vatican.

Ho Chi Minh City marks 50 years of growth and transformation

Officials and experts gathered in Ho Chi Minh City to reflect on five decades of development while exploring policies to support the city's ambitions as a global megacity.

Woman fined after exercising on active railway tracks in Lang Son

A viral video of a woman exercising on railway tracks prompted police in Lang Son to investigate and impose an administrative fine.

A priest’s journey of faith through free ambulance rides

For years, Father Nguyen Xuan Phuong has put his faith into action, helping the sick and disadvantaged through a volunteer ambulance service and community charity work.

Birthday in mourning: children sing for Mom at Dad’s funeral

The moment when children in mourning clothes and white headbands sang happy birthday to their mother at their father’s funeral left viewers heartbroken.

Government tells HCMC to unlock stalled flood control megaproject

The Vietnamese Government has affirmed that Ho Chi Minh City has full authority to resolve outstanding issues and must bring its nearly VND10 trillion (about US$385 million) tidal flood control project into operation during 2026.

Vietnam expands DNA campaign to identify unidentified war martyrs

Vietnam has launched a nationwide DNA collection campaign to identify unidentified war martyrs and reunite families.

Contract vehicles to share trip data with police from 2028

Contract passenger transport operators in Vietnam will be required to share transport contract data with the Ministry of Public Security before each trip starting in 2028.

Khanh Hoa begins DNA testing of 2,234 unidentified war martyrs

Khanh Hoa plans to collect DNA samples from 2,234 unidentified martyrs as part of Vietnam's 500-day identification campaign.

Vietnam Airlines flight diverts to Hong Kong for medical emergency

A Vietnam Airlines flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai (China) made an unscheduled landing in Hong Kong after a passenger experienced a medical emergency onboard.

Seven jailed in Vietnam kidney trade brokered through social media

A Hanoi court has sentenced seven people for operating a kidney trafficking network that used Facebook groups to connect financially struggling sellers with patients in need of transplants.