The central city plans to set up QR codes on signals of all streets, providing information and history, as well instructions for local residents and tourists, following a three-year pilot project in Sơn Trà district.

This innovative mode of transport uses small electric aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing, accommodating up to five passengers. It presents an ideal opportunity for tourists to experience the natural beauty of the area from the air.

Residents of Hanoi, who contributed to the revolutionary cause, are disabled or elderly will now be able to use free bus passes without any expiry date.

As of June 2024, HCM City had reclaimed 35 houses and public land plots as agencies no longer have demand for use. However, many land plots located in advantageous positions have been left idle for many years.

Vietnam’s labour market faces a critical challenge as many low-skilled workers, despite losing their jobs, are reluctant to pursue vocational training programmes aimed at helping them switch careers.

The HCMC - Moc Bai Expressway project, with a total investment of VND 20,000 billion, is now open for investor interest as the city seeks partners for its initial phase.

Vietnamese telecom providers assisted search teams in finding two pilots who ejected from their Yak-130 aircraft, leading to a timely rescue.

Vietnam is launching an ambitious program to equip 20 million young people with livestreaming skills, aimed at advancing the nation’s digital economy and fostering social responsibility.

Yoga, praised for its health benefits, is under fire as a trend of public performances in places like palaces and roads brings backlash from netizens.

Despite economic uncertainties, overall job orders in the third quarter of this year held stable compared to the same period last year, driven by robust hiring in manufacturing and tentative signs of recovery in banking and financial services.

The craft village, which was once a place for thousands of households to earn a living in the heart of HCM City, now just contains mostly elderly people.

The local Department of Construction has proposed a plan for relocating over 46,000 homes along rivers and canals in Ho Chi Minh City, requiring comprehensive sociological surveys and data collection.

Rising waters have led to urgent evacuations in Da Nang’s Me Suot area, as residents rush to secure belongings with the help of emergency responders.

Firefighters of Vietnam’s southern Tay Ninh province have assisted their Cambodian counterparts in extinguishing a fire at a casino, rescuing four injured people trapped inside the building.

In Vietnam, social media influence and insufficient sexual education have contributed to an alarming increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents.

The High People’s Court in Ho Chi Minh City on November 4 opened the appellate trial for the case involving property developer Van Thinh Phat Group and Saigon Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SCB).

Vietnam sets a goal to reduce the stunting rate in under-5 children to below 15% by 2030, but this rate currently is still high at 18.2%.

The widespread use of motorcycles in Vietnam, accounting for 85-90% of road traffic, underscores the need for enhanced safety measures, officials and experts stress.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to offer free rides on its new Metro Line No. 1 and connecting bus routes for the first 30 days, at a projected cost of 33 billion VND ($1.3 million).

The 48th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) will take place from November 4 to December 11.