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Vietnam’s kumquat capital in Ninh Binh reports early sell-out and record profits

Cascade-style kumquat trees in Ninh Binh have become Tet bestsellers, with orders secured months ahead of time.

Hanoi eyes underground parking at parks and gardens to ease traffic woes

To alleviate pressure on roads, Hanoi is studying the use of underground space beneath public parks for new parking facilities.

VN needs VND1.23 quadrillion for rural development, poverty reduction program

The national target program will be implemented over 10 years (2026–2035), and total resources mobilized for the 2026–2030 period are expected to reach at least VND1.23 quadrillion.

In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, a floating market trades only in firewood

In the heart of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, a one-of-a-kind floating market thrives on a single product: firewood.

Farmers in Lam Dong lose everything to floods just weeks before Tet

Heavy floods on December 4 submerged vast areas of farmland in Lam Dong, leaving farmers devastated and unsure how they will afford Tet celebrations.

13 Vietnamese crew members rescued from tilting cargo ship in Malaysian waters

Vietnamese authorities coordinated with Malaysia in an emergency operation to save crew members aboard a tilting cargo ship.

Quang Trung campaign: rebuilding homes as well as hope after devastating storms

There are moments when the strength of a nation is revealed not through GDP figures, but in the image of a government standing beside its people amid mud and devastation, when roofs are swept away by floods and lives are erased overnight.

Elderly brides wear wedding dresses for the first time at mass ceremony in Hanoi

After decades of marriage, many Vietnamese seniors experience a full wedding ceremony for the very first time.

Fiery collision on Vietnam highway leaves three vehicles destroyed

A violent chain-reaction crash between a passenger bus, a truck, and a container truck caused a massive fire on the Van Phong – Nha Trang expressway, completely destroying all three vehicles.

Ho Chi Minh City cathedral sparkles with Christmas spirit

As December begins, Notre-Dame Cathedral in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon Ward) bursts into light, drawing large crowds of locals and tourists alike to experience the festive spirit.

Vietnam issues wanted notice for Nguyen Van Dai and Le Trung Khoa

The Ministry of Public Security has issued arrest warrants for two individuals accused of anti-state activities under Article 117 of Vietnam’s Penal Code.

AI-powered traffic control system to go live in Hanoi from December 10

From December 10, Hanoi will officially operate a citywide system of 1,837 AI-integrated cameras and smart traffic lights, according to Colonel Tran Dinh Nghia, Head of the Hanoi Traffic Police Department.

Clear roadmap needed for ban of gasoline motorbikes in Hanoi’s Belt 1 zone

Hanoi will ban gasoline motorbikes during certain hours in designated areas within Belt Road 1 starting from July 1, 2026. For app-based commercial motorbikes, operation will be prohibited in this zone at all times.

Dengue risk for adults dismissed: experts urge vaccine, vigilance

Doctors warn that the belief “only children get dengue fever, adults do not” is a dangerous misconception. In reality, all ages face equal risk of infection, and the disease can lead to life-threatening complications.

Vietnam spends nearly USD 625 million to plant 1.4 billion trees

Over the past five years, ministries, provinces, organizations, and individuals across Vietnam have planted 1.4 billion trees. The total funding mobilized for this massive effort amounted to nearly 15,300 billion VND (approximately USD 625 million).

Lam Dong residents climb rooftops, flee rising floodwaters overnight

Water rose rapidly across Lam Dong on the night of December 4, prompting emergency evacuations and rescue operations.

Biometric fare gates and digital ID go live on Hanoi’s metro

On the morning of December 5, Hanoi officially launched a biometric identification, digital ID, and cashless payment system on the Cat Linh–Ha Dong urban railway (line 2A).

Prenn Pass reopens with time restrictions following landslide in Da Lat

Prenn Pass, a key gateway into Da Lat, has partially reopened under time restrictions following a recent landslide.

Deadly fire engulfs Saigon eatery, killing four including two children

A deadly fire broke out at around 4 a.m. on December 5 at a restaurant on Tran Hung Dao Street, in Cau Ong Lanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

Total outstanding policy credit reaches VND 398.1 trillion

The VN Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) reached over 398 trillion VND in loans, an increase of 30.4 trillion VND, providing support to more than 6.7 million poor households and policy beneficiaries accessing loans during the first nine months of 2025.