The initiative is aimed at reducing traffic congestion, improving transportation infrastructure, boosting the city’s socio-economic growth and mitigating environmental pollution.

Authorities have arrested and charged two individuals from northern Việt Nam for trafficking minors under the age of 16.

A conference to review the implementation of sub-projects under a project on training international-standard human resources and the shared university initiative in Ho Chi Minh City was held by the municipal People's Committee on December 12.

The country's birth rate has reached an all-time low, estimated at 1.96 children per woman in 2023, with forecasts suggesting further declines.

Hanoi’s intention to require motorbike taxi drivers to have an official practice card is facing strong opposition from drivers and economists.

The HCM City Children's Hospital 1 has recently treated numerous children with complications caused by measles. All the parents of these children oppose vaccinations.

In the context of rapid urbanisation, and a science and technology revolution in many fields, the combination of technology and management is the key to improve the quality of the urban transport system towards a modern, sustainable and smart city.

Compared to many nations in the region, Vietnam’s labour productivity is lower, due to the level of education of its trained workforce, which is primarily equivalent to junior high school.

Proposals for fees and charges for pollution-emitting vehicles travelling in low-emission zones are expected to be imposed too.

The Border Guard Command of the southern province of Binh Dinh has received and provided medical assistance to a foreign sailor after they were involved in an accident while working.

Vietnam’s super memory team triumphed the 2024 World Mindmap Championship at the world memory sports competition held in Turkey from December 4-10.

Passengers of Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien) in Ho Chi Minh City will enjoy free travel during the first 30 days of its commercial operation under a resolution passed by the municipal People’s Council at its 20th session on December 11.

The Government has issued a Decree detailing provisions for the enforcement of the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, including conditions under which foreign motor vehicles and drivers may operate in Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City will need about 40.21 billion USD for constructing seven urban railway lines with a total length of about 355km by 2035, its Transport Department said.

Among 548,000 annual deaths in Vietnam, alcohol is the cause behind 40,000 cases (over 7 percent).

Vietnam has vowed to exploit all domestic resources to develop the huge North-South high-speed railway project.

Young people are delaying marriage and are reluctant to give birth, which is risking a population crisis for the country in the future.

While the path to redeveloping Hanoi’s old apartment buildings is fraught with challenges, the city remains committed to its vision.

Former trafficking victims have become pivotal in publicity campaigns by participating in outreach programmes and sharing their personal stories, helping others recognise and reject similar schemes.

Demographic shifts are transforming Vietnam into an aging society, raising alarms about sustainability and the need for urgent policy measures.