social news

Update news social news

Police and tech experts unite to combat online financial fraud in Vietnam

Law enforcement and blockchain experts address the rising threat of online scams, calling for stricter oversight and enhanced public awareness.

Robbery decline reflects HCMC efforts to improve safety for residents & tourists

A crackdown on drug trafficking and swift handling of robberies are reshaping perceptions of safety in Ho Chi Minh City, according to local police.

Man who defrauded over 200 investors in China arrested in Hanoi

Vietnamese authorities have apprehended Li Kai, a Chinese fugitive wanted for defrauding over 200 investors of 40 million yuan.

Hanoi to ban polluting vehicles, with subsidies for electric alternatives

With over 8 million motor vehicles contributing to dangerous pollution levels, Hanoi will implement low-emission zones and encourage the use of clean transport.

Special stamp issue commemorates 80 years of the Vietnam People’s Army

A special stamp collection commemorates the Vietnam People’s Army’s 80th anniversary, showcasing its heroic past and ongoing modernization.

Should children begin learning computer programming in school?

Learning programming at an early age will not only equip students with a solid foundation of digital knowledge and skills, but also open up new opportunities for them to get jobs when joining the labor market.

Ho Chi Minh City launches 17 electric bus routes to support Metro Line 1

Nearly 100 electric buses have arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, ready to connect residents to Metro Line 1 as part of a sustainable and modern public transportation network.

Press agencies face pressure to become tech firms

Press agencies today need to go beyond traditional journalism and create new values to satisfy the needs of readers. This can only be done if editorial offices turn into technology firms.

HCM City police shut down unlicensed karaoke and entertainment venues

Violations at several "sensitive" business establishments in Ho Chi Minh City, including drug use and unlicensed karaoke services, have resulted in strict penalties and suspensions.

Hanoi tightens airport health checks amid Congo mysterious disease outbreak

The Hanoi Centre for Disease Control has been tightening health checks at the Noi Bai International Airport amid Congo mysterious disease outbreak.

Experts advise on HCM City's potential to become key service hub

Thanks to its distinctive business advantages, especially in boosting the growth of the service sector, Ho Chi Minh City has the potential to become a major service hub of the region, experts said at a conference in the city on December 17.

Professors spend billions of VND to set up scholarship fund for needy students

Famous professors and educators have established scholarship funds to support poor students and have set up study-encouragement societies.

Homeland Spring 2025 programme to take place from January 18-21

The Homeland Spring 2025 programme is slated to take place in Hanoi from January 18-21, or from the 19th to the 22nd of the last lunar month of the Year of the Dragon.

Government approves $1.4 billion for Metro Line 2 in Hanoi

The Nam Thang Long – Tran Hung Dao metro line, approved with a VND 35.588 trillion ($1.4 billion) investment, will begin construction in 2025, marking a crucial step in Hanoi’s urban transit development.

Severe cold spells forecast for January and February

The northern region of Vietnam will experience severe cold spells, with frost and ice in the first two months of 2025, especially in mountainous northern areas.

Over 56mil motorbikes face emissions testing: Will congestion become a problem?

While emission testing for motorbikes is being prepared, the Vietnam Register clarified that inspections will not begin automatically on January 1, 2025.

Vietnam introduces green labels for eco-friendly vehicles in 2025

The Ministry of Transport has introduced green, orange-yellow, and pink-purple inspection labels, effective January 2025, to distinguish clean energy vehicles and others.

Vietnam International Defense Exhibition extends public visiting hours

The Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 will open four hours earlier than scheduled, allowing the public more time to explore Vietnam and global defense industry achievements.

Vietnamese airlines achieve 68% on-time performance in November 2024

Bamboo Airways recorded an on-time performance rate of 86.8% in November 2024, maintaining its top position among domestic carriers. Meanwhile, overall industry OTP declined by 16.2 percentage points year-over-year.

Prioritizing public health: Six leading hospitals to receive upgrades

Vietnam has announced plans to upgrade six major hospitals, including Bach Mai and Viet Duc, to international standards as part of an ambitious healthcare reform initiative.