social news

Update news social news

No certified child car seats yet as Vietnam’s mandate nears

As the deadline for Vietnam’s new child safety seat requirement approaches, consumers remain unclear about which products will officially meet regulatory standards.

Many elderly are hospitalized for depression after falling victim to scams

Many elderly people have been hospitalized suffering from anxiety, insomnia and depression after being victimized by scams, from promotional purchases to large financial investments.

Hanoi to scrap paper monthly bus passes from July 1

Hanoi will discontinue paper monthly bus passes on its subsidised public bus network from July 1, accelerating the rollout of a cashless electronic ticketing system, the municipal Department of Construction said June 23.

Vietnam strengthens elderly care with free annual health checks

The elderly in Vietnam will be entitled to at least one free annual health check-up or screening from 2026 under a revised national programme on elderly care through 2030.

Drone detection system trialed at Da Nang International Airport

Da Nang International Airport on June 23 began a six-day trial of a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) monitoring system designed to detect and track drones and other unauthorised flying devices that could threaten aviation safety.

Da Nang hospital saves 720-gram premature baby born to Singaporean tourists

Doctors at the Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children have successfully saved and cared for an extremely premature baby girl weighing just 720 grams at birth, the daughter of a Singaporean couple visiting Vietnam.

Hanoi launches reward fund to honour outstanding local and foreign contributors

Hanoi has established a new reward fund designed to recognise and encourage outstanding contributions from both Vietnamese and foreign individuals, households and organisations that help advance the development of Vietnam's capital.

Warning signs missed before fatal crimes driven by jealousy and revenge

A series of deadly crimes linked to relationship disputes and extreme jealousy has raised urgent questions about how similar tragedies can be prevented before they occur.

Vietnam moves to separate vehicle flows in major traffic overhaul

Vietnam’s Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security is developing a model framework for road traffic organisation aimed at creating a transport system that is safer, more efficient and more orderly.

Groundbreaking set for martyrs’ remains search at Le Thi Rieng Park

Ho Chi Minh City will begin excavating a suspected collective martyrs’ grave at Le Thi Rieng Park following historical and scientific investigations.

Ho Chi Minh City to launch 13 mega projects worth over $10 billion

A record investment package will see Ho Chi Minh City begin construction on transport, port and urban renewal projects in July.

Sharing Vietnam’s religious life with the world through facts

Vietnam is strengthening efforts to share information about religious life through transparency, dialogue and community engagement.

Hanoi to deploy 24,000 AI cameras to tackle five urban bottlenecks

The Vietnamese capital is accelerating its smart city ambitions with a major AI camera expansion aimed at addressing five persistent urban challenges.

Ambitious riverside park project to reshape central Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City proposes a major riverside redevelopment project featuring a new pedestrian bridge, parks and cultural spaces along the Saigon River.

Nearly 40,000 drivers lose licence points or face suspensions in HCM City

Strict enforcement measures have helped stabilize traffic conditions in Ho Chi Minh City, with the number of accidents falling compared with the same period last year.

Tens of thousands to gather in Ca Mau for landmark Catholic ceremony

More than 70,000 people are expected to attend the beatification ceremony of Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep at the Tac Say Pilgrimage Center in Phong Thanh Commune, Ca Mau Province, on July 2, according to the Diocese of Can Tho.

Experts uncover key clues in search for fallen soldiers at Le Thi Rieng Park

Independent teams using ground-penetrating radar and electrical resistivity surveys have identified multiple underground anomalies at Le Thi Rieng Park, providing fresh evidence for the search for fallen soldiers' remains.

Foreign cyber fraud networks disrupted before launch in HCMC

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City say they have broken up several closed-door scam networks linked to foreign nationals during a 45-day security crackdown.

Vietnamese media navigate economics of journalism in digital age

As digital transformation reshapes the global media landscape, VN news organisations are increasingly confronting a question that extends beyond journalism itself: how to build sustainable economic models while preserving their public mission.

Architect spends decade examining 3 photos to locate mass grave of 900 martyrs

A nearly 10-year journey collecting data from three photos found by an architect has helped authorities narrow down and identify the location of a mass grave holding about 900 martyrs who died during the 1968 Tet Offensive and Uprising.