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Proposal for motorbike taxi drivers’ operating cards sparks debate

The issue is further complicated by the fact many drivers for ride-hailing operations use their free time to work additional jobs to supplement their income.

PM orders swift response to military exercise accident in Military Region 7

PM Chính expressed condolences and sympathy to the families and relatives of the affected soldiers.

Public Security Ministry prepared to build airport in Bac Ninh

The Mobile Police Command under the Ministry of Public Security recently held a conference to review and implement plans for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Gia Binh Airport Construction Project in Bac Ninh province, northern Vietnam.

Up to 5,000 extra train tickets provided for Tet holidays

The Railway Transport Joint Stock Company will operate an additional 11 trains with 5,000 extra seats to meet the high travel demand during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays 2025.

PM orders development of modern railway systems in major cities

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City must complete their construction master plans and submit to the Prime Minister for consideration before December 25.

Hai Phong plans to build Vietnam’s longest sea-crossing bridge

The northern port city of Hai Phong is planning to construct the longest sea-crossing bridge in Vietnam at a total cost of more than 8.7 trillion VND (342.45 million USD).

Initial information about incident during military drill in Military Region 7

The Military Region 7 organised a defence exercise under harsh weather conditions and in complex terrain from December 1-4.

Vietnam seeks stronger cooperation in hydrometeorological forecasting with Japan

Vietnam seeks Japan's support in transferring technology, solutions, and applications for climate change adaptation, particularly in hydrometeorology, landslide, and flash flood forecasting.

95-year-old Xuan Phuong among BBC’s Top 100 Women making a difference

Vietnamese director Xuan Phuong, 95, has been recognized by the BBC as one of the world’s most inspiring women, highlighting her lifelong dedication to culture, education, and art.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Line 1: Behind the scenes at Long Binh Depot

Metro Line 1 is nearing its December 22 launch, and Long Binh Depot in Thu Duc City is playing a crucial role as the center for train operations and maintenance.

Raising hundreds of ant nests, farmer avoids using chemicals in his orchard

Raising yellow ants to protect pomelo trees from insects and pests, Trinh Dinh Mao, 37, in Thanh Hoa can save tens of millions of dollars on pesticides, and have a clean pomelo orchard by not using chemicals.

Truong My Lan’s death sentence upheld in Van Thinh Phat trial

The court rejected clemency for Truong My Lan, citing the gravity of her crimes, but allowed her seven days to appeal for presidential clemency.

Meteorologists explain persistent fog in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City witnessed a thick blanket of fog on December 3, obscuring landmarks and disrupting visibility across the metropolis.

Suspects face criminal charges for rigging Hanoi land auction

Five individuals have been detained in Hanoi for orchestrating a scheme to manipulate land auctions, including placing a record bid of VND 30 billion ($1.18 million) per square meter.

118-kilogram bomb with 1.5km blast radius found in Quang Binh garden

Residents in Yen Hoa Commune were startled when an excavator unearthed a massive bomb, which has since been safely neutralized by experts.

Long Thanh and Tan Son Nhat airports to be linked by high-speed rail

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed studies on a rail or metro connection between Long Thanh and Tan Son Nhat airports to ensure fast and efficient travel.

Vietnam works with South Korea to trace 38 missing citizens on Jeju Island

The Vietnamese Embassy in South Korea is intensifying efforts to locate 38 citizens who went missing while visiting Jeju Island, as part of a group tour.

Hanoi man’s daily stroll with pet duck melts hearts

In a quiet corner of Hanoi, 61-year-old Nguyen Ngoc Quang and his pet duck Pac Pac have become local celebrities, charming passersby with their unique bond.

HCM City is sinking faster than sea level rising

HCM City is subsiding by about two to five centimetres annually, doubling the rate of sea level rise.

Three out of 10 teachers have extra classes: survey

An interview with 13,000 teachers found that 25.4 percent of teachers hold extra classes in school and 8.2 percent hold extra classes in non-school places. High school teachers have the highest number of private tutoring hours, 14.91 hours a week.