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Hanoi plans urban bonds to finance strategic infrastructure

Hanoi is considering a mechanism to issue multiple types of bonds, including urban bonds, project bonds and green bonds, to mobilize additional resources for strategic development projects.

Why Hanoi must act now on inner-city congestion charging

Hanoi's worsening congestion is forcing policymakers to confront a difficult question: act now or accept growing gridlock for years to come.

Workers could get four-day National Day break under new proposal

A new proposal from the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour would extend the National Day holiday through September 5 while improving workers' work-life balance.

Vietnam police prosecute 56 cases involving intellectual property violations

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security says intellectual property protection remains a key priority amid growing challenges in both physical and digital markets.

Former SJC CEO appeals 25-year sentence in illegal gold bar case

An appellate court in Ho Chi Minh City has begun reviewing the conviction of former SJC chief Le Thuy Hang in one of Vietnam's most significant gold-related corruption cases.

Draft proposes VND14 mil fine for unregistered passenger drivers

Under a proposal by the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), drivers of private vehicles not registered for passenger transport but carrying passengers for payment could face fines of up to VND14 million.

Hanoi needs years of preparation before launching inner-city vehicle fees

Experts say Hanoi must carefully assess a range of factors - from congestion and air pollution concerns to public transport capacity and social consensus - before moving ahead with plans to charge vehicles entering the city center.

Vehicle registration records to go digital on VNeID, VNeTraffic from June 8

Vietnam will integrate vehicle registration records into the VNeID national digital identity platform and the VNeTraffic mobile application from June 8 under a new Ministry of Public Security circular aimed at expanding digital public services.​

Vietnam, China, Laos, Myanmar launch joint anti-drug crime crackdown

Representatives of Vietnam, China, Laos and Myanmar met in Hanoi on June 2 over the implementation of a three-month anti-drug campaign.

National infrastructure hit by cable theft at Phan Thiet-Dau Giay interchange

More than 13 kilometers of electrical cable have been stolen from a major expressway interchange in southern Vietnam, leaving its lighting system inoperable.

Hanoi to support myopia treatment costs for residents aged 18-35

Hanoi will begin subsidizing treatment costs for young adults with severe myopia from July 1 under a new social welfare policy aimed at improving preventive healthcare.

14th Vietnam Trade Union Congress convened

The 14th VN Trade Union Congress for the 2026 – 2031 term began its first working day on June 3 in Hanoi, bringing together 780 delegates representing nearly 10 million union members nationwide.

Temporary vehicle bans announced on major Hanoi roads on June 7-8

Traffic police have announced a detailed diversion plan covering major roads around the National Convention Center during a two-day national event.

Industry ministry answers key questions about E10 gasoline and engine safety

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade answers key questions about E10 gasoline, including engine safety, fuel economy and vehicle compatibility.

Pickup-to-motorhome conversions face legal risks on roads

The trend of converting pickup trucks into mobihomes (motorhomes) is becoming increasingly popular, enabling small families to travel anywhere with exciting experiences.

Forging a living beside 1,000°C furnaces during Thanh Hoa’s scorching summer

As temperatures approach 40°C in Thanh Hoa, blacksmiths in Trieu Loc commune continue working beside furnaces exceeding 1,000°C to earn a living and preserve a traditional craft.

Hanoi delays approval of low-emission zone plan and EV subsidies

Hanoi has postponed approval of its low-emission zone proposal and clean-vehicle subsidy plan pending further review and public consultation.

Boat accident claims lives of four relatives in central Vietnam

Four members of the same family died after a small boat overturned on a river in Ha Tinh Province on Tuesday evening.

Hanoi police arrest young CEO and 17 employees over illegal gambling websites

Authorities say a Hanoi-based SEO company disguised as a digital marketing business while allegedly helping illegal gambling websites attract traffic and improve search rankings.

Authorities search for owner of mysterious pipeline found on Nha Trang beach

Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province are urgently investigating and attempting to identify the owner of a mysterious pipeline discovered stretching from a residential area toward the Hon Chong coastal zone in Bac Nha Trang Ward.