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Quang Ninh launches round-the-clock medical service on Ha Long Bay

The northern province of Quang Ninh has officially deployed round-the-clock medical teams on Ha Long Bay starting April 2 to provide immediate first aid and handle health emergencies for tourists.

Phan Thiet Airport set for construction in late April

Construction of the civil aviation component of Phan Thiet Airport is expected to begin in late this month, a project anticipated to create new momentum for economic and tourism development in the south-central region.

Investigation launched into three charges in ACV case

Authorities have launched a formal investigation into alleged violations at Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), with three criminal charges now under scrutiny.

Government rules out nine-day holiday merger proposal

Amid growing speculation, the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed there will be no adjustment to the official 2026 holiday calendar.

Hanoi’s pickup debate reveals deeper challenges in policymaking

A recent proposal by Hanoi’s Department of Construction and city police to allow pickup trucks to circulate like passenger cars has reopened a policy debate that is far larger than traffic management.

Woman fined for using AI to fabricate 400 YouTube videos

A woman has been fined by authorities in Lam Dong Province after using artificial intelligence to produce 415 fabricated videos featuring sensational and fictional crime stories on YouTube.

Health ministry orders urgent checks on mass kitchens in Hanoi and Ninh Binh

Following the discovery of nearly 300 tons of diseased pork entering the market, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has launched surprise inspections of food service establishments and mass kitchens in Hanoi and Ninh Binh.

When unsafe food enters school kitchens

A serious food safety breach has shaken parents’ confidence, raising urgent questions about oversight in school meal systems.

Hanoi proposes relocating Pharmacy University, converting it into new museum

Hanoi University of Pharmacy believes that the proposal to convert its school space into a museum should be considered carefully.

Experts contest proposal to convert Hanoi's 'living museum' at 19 Le Thanh Tong

The proposal to relocate Hanoi University of Pharmacy and the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Natural Sciences to build a museum is causing much debate. Some experts argue against turning a living knowledge space into a static display area.

Couple in their 90s in Hung Yen celebrate 70 years together

Behind the 70-year anniversary celebration of a couple in their 90s in Hung Yen lies a beautiful childhood romance and a rare golden marriage.

Former Deputy Agriculture Minister faces up to 5 years in prison

Prosecutors in Hanoi have recommended penalties for 23 defendants in a corruption case linked to Hoang Dan Investment and Construction Co., including a proposed 4–5 year prison sentence for former deputy minister Hoang Van Thang on a bribery charge.

HCM City mulls free bus services to ease congestion, boost green mobility

Ho Chi Minh City is weighing a plan to waive bus fares for all residents as part of a broader push to curb traffic congestion and environmental pollution, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Luu Quang said at a meeting on April 1.

Hanoi rolls out thousands of AI cameras to monitor public order

Hanoi authorities have announced the locations of thousands of AI-powered surveillance cameras as part of a broader effort to strengthen public order and traffic management across the city.

Millions of land plots still missing from national database

Vietnam is stepping up efforts to complete its national land database after officials revealed that tens of millions of land plots remain without full digital records, underscoring significant gaps in one of the country’s most critical data systems.

Nearly 300 tonnes of diseased pork traced to Hanoi supply chain

From sourcing infected pigs to bypassing quarantine checks, the operation reveals alarming gaps in enforcement.

Dak Lak plans VND1.1 trillion cultural landmark

Authorities in Dak Lak have proposed the construction of a Cultural and Arts Center with a total investment of VND1.1 trillion (US$45 million), aiming to enrich local cultural life and serve communities across the Central Highlands.

Young people trapped in the quiet fear of an unremarkable life

In the pursuit of a “meaningful life”, many are losing balance and health.

Between machines and footsteps, a viola carries a message of hope

In a quiet corridor of Bach Mai Hospital, where urgency and anxiety usually define the atmosphere, an unexpected sound emerged - the warm, trembling voice of a viola.

Cold air ends early heatwave as storms sweep across northern Vietnam

A brief spell of early-season heat across northern and central Vietnam has come to an abrupt end, as a weak cold air mass moves in, triggering widespread showers and thunderstorms on April 1.