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Vietnam’s first metro line ready for operation, tickets start at VND 6,000

Metro Line 1 in Ho Chi Minh City has achieved a major milestone, with construction completed and operations scheduled to begin on December 22, 2024.

Nearly 150 human remains unearthed in Hanoi during construction project

Nearly 150 sets of human remains were discovered during a drainage system upgrade on Tay Son Street in Hanoi, marking the latest in a series of similar finds in the area.

Over 90% of Vietnamese children use the internet daily, facing numerous risks

Experts caution parents against sharing children’s personal information online, citing risks to privacy and well-being.

HCM City launches metro line 1 fares: Unlimited day pass at VND 40,000

Ho Chi Minh City has finalized the fare structure for Metro Line 1, offering affordable pricing options, including a VND 40,000 ($1.57) unlimited day pass.

Vietnam introduces stricter gaming limits for minors to combat addiction

Vietnam’s latest decree on Internet use and gaming aims to curb addiction and mitigate negative impacts on youth and the economy.

MoLISA proposes adding regulations to support low-income individuals

The MoLISA suggested adding criteria to identify low-income workers under the National Target Programme for Sustainable Poverty Reduction for 2021-2025.

Opening of the trial involving Xuyen Viet Oil Company

The indictment concluded that the actions of Hạnh and her co-conspirators not only caused significant State budget losses, but also eroded public trust in government management.

Hundreds of damaged irrigation reservoirs need repairing

Vietnam’s system of dams and reservoirs is facing numerous challenges. Unusual rainfall patterns, flash floods due to climate change and the degradation of many structures pose significant safety risks.

Gov’t orders enhanced efforts to prevent drowning

The directive, signed on Tuesday, follows a tragic incident in Hiền Quan Commune, Tam Nông District, Phú Thọ Province, where six students were swept away on Monday.

Ho Chi Minh City plans replacement of 17 aging steel bridges over 50 years old

Ho Chi Minh City is reviewing the structural integrity of 17 steel bridges built before 1975, with plans to gradually replace them to ensure traffic safety and urban infrastructure development.

Vietnam’s low cigarette prices undermine efforts to reduce smoking

With cigarette prices in Vietnam among the lowest in the region, health experts are advocating for significant tax hikes to curb smoking rates and protect public health.

Ministry of Public Security reports rise in drug use at luxury venues

Drug use is shifting to luxury venues like serviced apartments and resorts, prompting Vietnam’s Public Security Ministry to ramp up anti-drug measures.

Hanoi to review stalled projects, combat waste and inefficiency

Hanoi is reviewing public and private construction projects that have been delayed, with a focus on developing solutions to optimize resources and prevent waste.

Da Nang police arrest 12 in 2-trillion-VND online betting operation

Nearly 100 police officers conducted a coordinated raid across Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, breaking up a major online gambling network worth 2 trillion VND ($78.9 million).

Cross-border drug ring busted with weapons and 60kg of narcotics

A large-scale operation involving 100 police officers successfully dismantled a drug trafficking network smuggling narcotics from Cambodia into Vietnam.

Truong My Lan pleads for leniency as death penalty recommendation stands

During the ongoing trial, Truong My Lan expressed emotional turmoil as the prosecution reaffirmed its stance on the death penalty.

Vietnamese singer, titoker, Spanish model arrested in major drug bust

Singer Nguyen Trung Hieu, Spanish model and actress Andrea Aybar, and Titoker Nguyen Do Truc Phuong were arrested and prosecuted for organising the illegal use of narcotic substances, Ho Chi Minh City's police said on November 14.

Young man builds library with his own money to promote reading culture

Admitting that he is not a bookworm and not too passionate about reading, a young man from Hung Yen is eager to spread the reading culture among the community.

3,000km of North-South expressway need to be completed by 2025: Minister

It will take significant effort and focus from the Ministry of Transport and local authorities to achieve the goal of completing 3,000 kilometres of the North-South expressway by 2025, according to Minister Nguyen Van Thang.

Hung Yen man develops free service to transport seriously ill patients

Over the years of providing free trips to poor patients, a man from Hung Yen has experienced a mixture of emotions, from happiness to deep grief to comfort.