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Hanoi launches $2.2 billion belt road project to boost regional connectivity

Work has started on a key section of the Belt Road No. 4 – Hanoi Capital Region expressway, one of the largest infrastructure projects in northern Vietnam, with a total investment of more than 56 trillion VND (around 2.2 billion USD).

HCM City inaugurates mural honouring Vietnam–Cuba ties

A mural celebrating the enduring friendship between Vietnam and Cuba was inaugurated at the Cuban Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on September 6.

Con Dao connected to national grid

Con Dao island now has access to electricity from the national grid, bettering the lives of locals in Ho Chi Minh City’s special zone.

Vietnamese language nurtures love for national culture in Czech Republic

The grand finale of the Honouring the Vietnamese Language 2025 contest was held on September 6 at the Sapa Trade Centre, a hub of the Vietnamese community in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.

A nation of faith: Vietnam embraces 16 religions, 28 million followers

Religions in Vietnam play a powerful role in shaping culture, social welfare, and national development, with nearly 95% of the population practicing a belief.

Nghe An man loses both arms, goes viral with videos attracting millions of views

Despite facing numerous challenges in cooking, filming, and editing videos, a young man from Nghe An persists in his efforts to spread inspiration and optimism.

32 banks, e-wallets mobilised to ensure National Day gift distribution

As many as 32 institutions have linked with the VNeID electronic identification platform to support the distribution of gifts and social welfare payments delivered on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

Heroes remembered in every home: The village with 503 martyrs

In Cam Sa, July 27 is a day of shared grief and pride, where the entire village honors those who gave their lives for peace.

Farmer built major seafood export business from scratch over last 15 years

Switching from shrimp to seabass farming, Vo Dien Trung Dung in the Mekong Delta annually supplies thousands of tons of fish for export from his 40ha farm, worth hundreds of billion of VND.

Man sells durians from truck in HCMC late at night with quirky rules

A man uses his personal pickup truck to sell durians on the streets in HCMC, and despite setting odd rules, he attracts a steady stream of customers from early evening to late night.

President Ho Chi Minh’s foster daughter honors Vietnam with priceless gift

Elisabeth Aubrac donates a historic record and recalls her family’s deep connection with Vietnam’s revolution.

Nearly 470 billion USD to fund rural development, poverty reduction in 2026–2035

Funding will come from the central budget, local budgets, capital from national and local programmes, credit, businesses' support, and contributions by people.

Hanoi approves metro line 5 route from Van Cao to Hoa Lac

Hanoi has finalized the route and station layout for metro line 5, aiming to improve regional connectivity and ease urban transport pressure.

Rescue teams save Russian tourists lost on Co Tien peak in Nha Trang

Late-night rescue mission brings relief as Russian travelers are found safe on Co Tien Mountain in central Vietnam.

Driver’s license now issued in 4.5 days under sweeping new reforms

The Prime Minister has approved a 35% cut in processing time for driver’s licenses and major reductions in registration fees nationwide.

Farewell to Pham Thi Thanh, a pillar of Vietnam’s theatre

People’s Artist Pham Thi Thanh, former Vietnam Youth Theatre director and pioneering female stage director, has passed away at 85.

All communes, wards complete fund withdrawals for National Day gifts

All communes and wards nationwide had completed fund withdrawals from the State Treasury by 17:00 on September 2 to deliver National Day gifts to people, the State Treasury announced.

Mega city with 2.6 million students urgently needs more teachers

As Ho Chi Minh City welcomes 40,000 new students, the city struggles to recruit enough teachers for its growing education system.

Experts warn new thrift law threatens individual rights

Legal experts criticize the draft law on thrift for infringing on property rights and creating bureaucratic overlap.

TikTok user fakes lawmaker’s speech, prompts police investigation

Vice head of Lam Dong’s National Assembly delegation reports a fake TikTok video falsely quoting him; police are investigating.