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Tourists pack Hanoi’s train street days after safety sweep

Despite recent enforcement, sidewalk cafés along the tracks near Kham Thien–Le Duan are back in full swing.

Vinh Airport to resume operations on December 19

After months of suspension for infrastructure upgrades, Vinh Airport in Nghe An is scheduled to reopen and welcome its first flight on December 19.

Readers debate transfer of land procedures to provincial/commune level

Nearly 100 comments sent to VietNamNet shared views on the proposal to centralize all land-related procedures at the provincial level, meaning commune authorities would no longer handle dossiers.

Parents who overburden children with study can face fines up to $400

Vietnam’s new decree on domestic violence includes penalties for forcing children to study excessively or insulting family members.

Vietnam swiftly updates ELAC software to maintain stable flight operations

All Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft operated by Vietnamese carriers have successfully completed emergency ELAC control system software updates, following a critical safety directive from Airbus and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

‘Quang Trung Campaign’ kicks off to restore storm-ravaged communities

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has officially launched the "Quang Trung Campaign", an urgent national effort to rebuild and repair homes for families whose houses were destroyed by a series of devastating natural disasters across Central Vietnam.

Tunnel breakthrough brings Hanoi closer to modern metro dream

On December 1, Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) No. 1, named "Than Toc" (Lightning Speed), officially arrived at Station S12 (Hanoi Station), concluding its journey through the first four underground stations of the Nhon – Hanoi Station metro line.

Record-breaking motorbike plate 99AA-999.99 sells for $109,000 in Vietnam

A rare all-nines plate from Bac Ninh fetches one of the highest-ever prices in Vietnam’s license plate auctions.

Inside Long Thanh’s lotus-shaped terminal: Vietnam’s $5 billion aviation gateway

Shaped like a blooming lotus, Long Thanh Airport’s terminal nears completion with thousands of workers racing to meet the December 19 milestone.

A quiet love story at a street corner in Can Tho

Each morning at 7 a.m., a daughter drives Duong Van Phuc (79) and Ho Thi Nguyen (86) to the familiar sidewalk corner of Le Loi Street, Can Tho City. There, a small bread cart is chained to an electric pole - their humble place of business.

Traffic simulation test: the journey to get a driving license sparks controversy

A driving test using simulation software for traffic situations has caused fierce controversy due to its lack of practical relevance, leading many people to fail "unjustly."

Fatal explosion rocks residential area in Ho Chi Minh City

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are investigating a powerful explosion that rocked a residential neighborhood in Nhuan Duc Commune, Cu Chi District, killing one man at the scene.

Typhoon Koto leaves 1 dead, 3 missing

Typhoon Koto, the 15th storm entering the East Sea, has left one person dead and three missing, the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (VDDMA) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has reported.

PM calls for rapid home building and repair for flood-affected households

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his working delegation on November 29 evening held a hybrid meeting with the four south central provinces of Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong, and Gia Lai regarding flood response and recovery efforts.

Police investigate group assault on two schoolgirls in Vietnam

A disturbing video showing two female students being violently assaulted by a group of classmates in front of a school gate in Ho Chi Minh City is spreading rapidly across social media, sparking widespread outrage.

Vietnamese children at risk from AI, online predators, experts warn

Experts from the National Child Protection Hotline and the Ministry of Public Security’s A05 Cybersecurity Training Center are raising alarms about the growing risks Vietnamese children face in digital environments.

Flood control or energy greed? The global lessons Vietnam must learn

Hydropower plants in Vietnam risk lives by delaying floodwater release. Lessons from Brazil, Japan, and China offer urgent solutions.

Heroes of the flood: Khanh Hoa civilians risk lives to save their neighbors

Ordinary people in Khanh Hoa turned into rescuers, rowing through dangerous floodwaters to save dozens trapped by historic rains.

Consumers complain it’s hard to fit multiple child seats in 5-seat cars

Requiring child safety seats under a new regulation has left families with three children and 5-seat cars confused, as the rear row only fits two seats, raising questions about safety and feasibility.

Lost 2 arms and 1 leg in an accident, man rebuilds his life with his wife's love

Finding true love after just 29 days of meeting, the unfortunate man's life turned a new page after the horrific accident.