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Hanoi urged to implement mandatory electric vehicle quotas

Experts highlight the energy sector as the largest greenhouse gas emitter in Hanoi, calling for urgent action to mitigate emissions.

Young woman with paraplegia marries, gives birth, and starts a career

Nhung’s wedding was very special. She was carried by her father and handed over to the groom, who then pushed Nhung in her wheelchair down the aisle, moving many people at the wedding ceremony to tears.

Ho Chi Minh City seeks investment for five key cultural and sports projects

Ho Chi Minh City is calling for investment in five cultural and sports projects, aiming to enhance its infrastructure for hosting major events.

Vietnam prepares for nationwide motorcycle emission testing from 2025

The Ministry of Transport clarifies that emission testing for motorcycles and scooters will not begin immediately when the Road Traffic Safety Law takes effect in 2025.

Severe tide and rain to cause widespread flooding in Ho Chi Minh City

With tide levels set to rise above warning thresholds, Ho Chi Minh City prepares for possible widespread flooding, especially in vulnerable low-lying areas.

HCM City to issue bonds to fund metro projects

Under a master plan, the city plans to develop 183 km of metro lines by 2035, requiring an estimated US$36 billion.

Man swims across river from Cambodia, smuggling four kilos of drugs into VN

A police task force caught Điều swimming across the Sở Hạ River from Cambodia to Việt Nam, carrying a black plastic bag. Upon stopping and searching the bag, authorities discovered the four plastic packages containing drugs.

Coast guard saves three fishermen in distress at sea

The Vietnam Coast Guard Region No. 3 Command rescue ship in collaboration with local fishing boats have successfully rescued three fishermen from a boat that sank off the coast of the central province of Khanh Hoa.

S.Korea offers amnesty to illegal VN workers who would willingly return home

The policy will not apply to those who began residing illegally after September 30, 2024 and individuals involved in illegal immigration, those using fake travel documents, criminals or those failing to comply with deportation orders.

National Forestry Planning announced

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has set a target of reaching a stable national forest cover rate of 42-43%, focusing on improving forest quality by 2030.

Infamous drug lord Oanh 'Ha' leads million-dollar drug trafficking ring

Investigators have uncovered that the drug trafficking operation led by infamous crime boss Vu Hoang Oanh, known as Oanh 'Ha', handled approximately 1,400 billion VND (over $57 million) worth of drugs.

Ministry of Transport demands accountability for Hue's recurring train incidents

After six consecutive train derailments in Hue, the Ministry of Transport has ordered the Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) to take full responsibility should further incidents occur in Phu Loc district, Thua Thien Hue Province.

10-minute search for Rolex: How Noi Bai Airport’s ‘eagle eyes’ saved the day

At Noi Bai Airport, a Rolex watch valued at $25,000 fell from the second floor to the first floor through a small gap. The owner searched in vain, but the security camera captured the entire incident.

Foreigners behind online gambling operations in Vietnam, police report

Ho Chi Minh City Police have revealed that foreign individuals are leading online gambling activities in Vietnam, coordinating and directing operations in a hierarchical model through cyberspace.

Quang Ninh’s 'green lung' devastated after Typhoon Yagi

With more than 117,000 hectares of forest damaged and losses exceeding 6.4 trillion VND, Quang Ninh faces immense challenges in recovering from Typhoon Yagi and preventing future wildfires.

Noi Bai Airport battles bird strikes, safety hazards with 48 incidents in 2024

With bird strikes accounting for 16 of the 48 safety incidents at Noi Bai Airport in 2024, aviation authorities continue to implement control measures to protect flight operations.

Flood aftermath: peach garden owners in Hanoi struggle to restore their orchards

After the floodwaters receded, peach farmers in Phu Thuong and Nhat Tan (Hanoi) are racing to save their orchards, but high restoration costs are adding to their burdens.

The box-like houses in a small alley in HCM City neighborhood

The small alley at No 24 Thu Khoa Huan street in district 1, HCM City, which has existed since the French colonial period, shows a clear contrast between the modern, spacious houses on one side and tiny houses on the other.

The craft village in HCM City where every worker has scars

A craft village located in the heart of HCM City for many years provided the livelihood for hundreds of households whose workers bear scars on their bodies from the hard work.

Quang Binh removes cracked 300-ton boulder threatening Phong Nha residents

A 300-ton boulder with a significant crack was successfully demolished using explosives in Phong Nha, Quang Binh province, after authorities evacuated residents to ensure their safety.