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Vietnam sends over 130,640 workers overseas in 10 months

Vietnam sent 130,640 workers abroad, including 41.039 females, in the first 10 months of this year, surpassing the yearly target by 4%, according to the Department of Overseas Labour under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).

Tourists wade through flooded streets in HCM City's downpour

Midday rains on November 13 caused major flooding on key roads in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, leaving streets waterlogged and leading to traffic chaos and business disruptions.

Ministry seeks feedback on nuclear power, Ninh Thuan urges well-planned revival

Ninh Thuan authorities have called on the Ministry of Industry and Trade to outline a clear roadmap for nuclear power development to maximize investment, land use, and training resources.

31 arrested, 10 tons of cyanide seized in largest crackdown on toxic chemicals

Following a two-month investigation, Ho Chi Minh City Police have seized nearly 10 tons of cyanide, prosecuting 31 suspects involved in the illegal trade of hazardous chemicals.

Transport ministry makes plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) recently issued a decision outlining plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector through 2030.

Motorbikes account for 93% of total vehicles, need separate lane

Motorbikes remain the major means of transport of people of working age. However, reports show that 90 percent of deaths in traffic accidents are related to motorbikes.

Life restored as former nuclear plant sites transform for agriculture

Ninh Thuan Province is transforming former nuclear plant sites into productive zones with infrastructure projects that allow residents to resume farming and improve their quality of life.

Two Hanoi metro lines now operational, serve millions and cut congestion

With both Nhon - Hanoi and Cat Linh - Ha Dong metro lines now in service, Hanoi’s public transit system is seeing substantial uptake and easing pressure on roadways.

Vietnam shuts down pirated streaming giant Fmovies, charges site operators

Two men in Hanoi have been charged with copyright infringement for running Fmovies, a pirated streaming site with nearly 50,000 films, as police crack down on major piracy operations.

Elevated section of Hanoi’s metro line 3 officially inaugurated

The 8km elevated section of Nhon-Hanoi Station has been officially inaugurated after three months of commercial operations at a ceremony held by the Hanoi People's Committee on November 9.

10-hour pursuit ends in arrest of Chinese national for armed robbery in Cao Bang

A 29-year-old Chinese national was arrested in Cao Bang after allegedly committing an armed robbery just hours after entering Vietnam illegally.

Authorities investigate death of Chinese tourist found on Phu Quy Island

A 50-year-old Chinese tourist has died in a suspected spearfishing accident on Phu Quy Island, according to local authorities.

Phu Tho earthquake triggers mild shaking in Hanoi, no damage reported

A mild earthquake with a magnitude of 3.3 struck Thanh Thuy district in Phu Tho province on the afternoon of November 9, causing tremors felt by residents in parts of Hanoi, according to the Institute of Geophysics.

France’s longstanding expertise supports Vietnam’s high-speed rail ambitions

On November 9, the Hanoi People’s Committee celebrated the commercial launch of the Nhon-Hanoi station metro segment, symbolizing a new milestone in sustainable urban transport collaboration between France and Vietnam.

Search intensifies for Yak-130 crash site in Dak Lak with reward for assistance

Local residents in Dak Lak have been alerted to a reward for finding the suspected crash site of the Yak-130 aircraft, with nearly 500 personnel involved in the search.

Pilots' decision to eject in Binh Dinh plane crash is correct, military affirms

The decision by two pilots to parachute from their aircraft was correct, said Lieutenant General Pham Truong Son, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army.

Urgent need for a metro line to connect capital with the airport

The primary modes of transport connecting the airport to Hà Nội and the surrounding metropolitan area remain cars, taxis, coaches and just two bus routes.

Blacksmithing village creates a brand, keeps up with new trends

The bustling working atmosphere has created a hubbub that can be heard all over Ban Mach blacksmith village.

90% of professionals want trial of 4-day work week

Some 88 per cent of professionals would like to trial a four-day work week, and 62 per cent of them believe it would raise their productivity, a survey by Robert Walters, a global talent solutions business, has found.

Many areas in the Mekong Delta at risk of flooding

Many areas in the Mekong Delta region are at high risk of flooding due to tidal surges combined with heavy rainfall in the first half of November this year, according to the Vietnam National Mekong Committee.