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A turning point in Hanoi’s city management

At busy intersections, traffic is flowing more smoothly, signals appear better timed and enforcement less arbitrary, pointing to a broader shift in how Hanoi manages its rapidly expanding urban transport network.

Thousands gather to bid farewell to Cardinal Pham Minh Man

Around 500 priests and bishops concelebrated the funeral Mass for Cardinal Gioan Baotixita Pham Minh Man at the Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Saigon on the morning of March 27.

Former Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien prosecuted

The Supreme People’s Procuracy has prosecuted former Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien for mismanaging State assets in a case tied to the second campuses of Bach Mai and Viet Duc hospitals.

Most pickup trucks banned from inner Hanoi during peak hours under new rules

Regulations restricting trucks in inner Hanoi are sparking controversy as the majority of pickup trucks (despite serving personal needs) are classified as trucks, meaning they can be banned from circulating during peak hours.

A reunion across a century: 103-year-old meets 95-year-old brother

After traveling nearly 200km back to his hometown in Hung Yen, a 103-year-old man could not hide his joy as he reunited with his 95-year-old younger brother, embracing him with the excitement of a child.

Police probe video of foreign man performing motorcycle stunt in Da Nang

Authorities in Da Nang are verifying a viral clip showing a foreign man riding a motorcycle on one wheel on a city road.

9-year-old boy rescued after getting trapped between walls in HCMC

Emergency forces rescued a young boy who became trapped between two residential walls during a rooftop climb.

Hanoi plans to relocate small universities from inner city

Hanoi is considering relocating universities with limited land area and inadequate infrastructure from the inner city, while repurposing their former campuses for general education and public uses.

Authorities warn against hiring foreign workers violating immigration rules

Authorities in Dong Nai province have warned organisations and individuals not to recruit foreign workers who violate Vietnam’s immigration and residency regulations, following the discovery of dozens of such cases during recent inspections.

Workers may enjoy extended break for Hung Kings Day and April 30

In 2026, after the Lunar New Year holiday, employees will soon have two major public holidays at the end of April. Notably, with careful use of annual leave, many may enjoy up to nine consecutive days off.

Tet through the eyes of a 9X mother of six

A 9X mother in Nghe An shares the joys and challenges of celebrating Tet (Lunar New Year) with six children.

Foreign tourist found dead in Ho Chi Minh City hotel

Authorities are investigating the unusual death of a male foreign guest discovered in his hotel room on the fourth day of Lunar New Year (Tet).

Thousands flock to Saigon Zoo for Tet parade

On February 18, the second day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, thousands of residents flocked to Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in HCMC to watch an animal parade and stroll through its lush, shaded grounds.

Hanoi offers free parking, public transport during Lunar New Year

In a bid to facilitate travel and leisure activities for residents and visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, Hanoi has introduced a series of free parking sites and public transport.

Crowds flood Hanoi and HCMC centers for Lunar New Year countdown

On the final night of the lunar year, streets in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City filled with people gathering for fireworks and the sacred moment of transition into the Year of the Horse 2026.

Through the night for Tet: The warmth of banh chung and banh tet

As the year wanes, narrow alleys in Ho Chi Minh City glow red with firelight, carrying the scent of sticky rice and the quiet devotion of families awaiting spring.

37 years of wooden clogs and a bustling Tet season

Amid the rush of Lunar New Year (Tet) shopping, a small stall in Tan Dinh Market echoes with steady hammering, where a veteran artisan preserves a timeless craft.

14,660 tonnes of rice allocated for Tet and between-crop period

More than 14,660 tonnes of rice from the national reserve were allocated to 13 provinces and centrally-run cities to support people during the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival and the between-crop period in 2026.

Ly Thai To Park opens as HCMC’s new memorial to Covid-19 victims

After more than 90 days of renovation, the green “quiet space” at 1 Ly Thai To has been reborn as a place of reflection and humanity in Ho Chi Minh City.

Tan Son Nhat activates high-alert plan as flight numbers soar past 1,000 a day

Unprecedented air traffic ahead of Tet has forced Tan Son Nhat Airport to deploy maximum staffing and coordination to maintain smooth flight schedules.