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Requiring practice cards, Hanoi city places more barriers for moto taxi drivers

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

Anti-vaccine parents put children at risk

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.

Western diners try Hanoi’s traditional pho, slurp up broth

Trying northern-style pho for the first time in Hanoi, two Western guests were surprised by the delicious taste, clear and light broth, and aroma.

Even high earners struggle to buy homes in Hanoi, HCM City

The growing gap between real estate prices and income highlights a housing affordability crisis, particularly for upper-middle-income earners in urban Vietnam.

Vietnam's poverty reduction model and its 'not going alone' strategy: expert

Vietnam is a success story in hunger elimination and poverty reduction and is ready to share its experiences. However, Vietnam has not been going alone.

HCM City bustles with end-of-year festivities

HCM City’s tourism industry prepared over 80 activities for residents and visitors to fully enjoy a vibrant end-of-year festival season.

HCM City promotes developing intelligent transportation system

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.

Vietnam’s labour force experiences both surplus and scarcity

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.

Global sustainability shift: a push for Vietnam’s garment industry

The global garment and textile industry is undergoing a significant shift as regulations aimed at sustainability reshape the sector.

Videos and photos awarded at Happy Vietnam 2024 contest

Organised by the Ministry of Information and Communications, in partnership with the Việt Nam Association of Photographic Artists, the photo and video contest Happy Việt Nam 2024 announced its winners.

Two national intangible cultural heritages recognised in Hue

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that on the list of national intangible heritages are the Huệ Nam Palace Festival and the traditional craft of making Vân Cù vermicelli.

Hanoi to limit polluting vehicles in pilot low-emission zones

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

Vietnam to spend US$1.7 billion on meat imports

Vietnam’s meat and byproducts imports are set to surge in 2024, with spending expected to reach about US$1.7 billion.

NA Standing Committee gives nod to the foundation of an investment support fund

It is necessary to issue a decree on the foundation, management and use of the investment support fund to attract strategic investors and multinational corporations to VN, the National Assembly Standing Committee agreed at a meeting on Wednesday.

Former director of Department for Roads of Vietnam given reprimand

The Standing Board of the Vĩnh Long provincial Party Committee and its standing members also showed some violations, shortcomings, and limitations in leadership and direction regarding the development and implementation of working regulations

PM confirms VN commitment to human rights education at national conference

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính reaffirmed Việt Nam’s steadfast commitment to protecting and promoting human rights through education during his keynote address at the National Conference on Human Rights Education in Hà Nội yesterday.

NA Standing Committee’s 40th session wraps up

The NA Chairman asked the Government and the Supreme People’s Court to urgently direct the completion of the dossiers on the draft laws and resolutions to be presented to the legislature at its ninth session.

VN pledges more contributions to UN humanitarian relief efforts

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Đỗ Hùng Việt called on countries and donor partners to respond to the UN Secretary-General’s call to help CERF mobilise sufficient resources to meet humanitarian assistance needs globally.

PM directs ministries to prioritise responsibility in apparatus streamlining

Downsizing the apparatus must be done in line with Việt Nam’s circumstances, while taking into account international best practices, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said.

President tells public security ministry to keep Party organisations strong

The focus must be coupled with continuing the development of a streamlined, efficient, powerful and effective organisational structure of the ministry.