With nearly 5.4 million inspections conducted in 2024, over 15% of vehicles required re-inspections, revealing critical gaps in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Vietnam’s government is focusing on improving its legislative framework by simplifying processes and ensuring greater efficiency, as directed by Prime Minister Chinh.

With stricter penalties now in place, motorbike violations on sidewalks in Ho Chi Minh City have sharply decreased, marking a new chapter in urban traffic management.

Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of achieving at least one square metre of green space per capita and an additional ten hectares of public green areas by 2030.

Hanoi has proposed a $22.4 million emergency project to restore the To Lich River by diverting water from the Red River, aiming to tackle severe pollution and improve urban aesthetics.

During a meeting on January 7, General Secretary To Lam praised U.S. stakeholders for their contributions to fostering Vietnam-US relations.

On January 7, the National Assembly Standing Committee announced resolutions to cease operations of the Legislative Research Institute and National Assembly Television, transferring their functions to new entities.

On January 6, President Luong Cuong formalized the appointments of Can Dinh Tai and Nguyen Hoang Anh as assistants.

Trying it for the first time, the Australian guest found the Vietnamese pickled eggplant crunchy and the shrimp paste delicious.

Land prices in Da Nang have increased by 20 percent since the beginning of the year, especially in the last few months.

The strong development and widespread application of AI is poised to be a new driving force that will accelerate Vietnam's digital transformation process and digital economic growth.

Congestion on Vietnam’s key highways remains a challenge, with ETC balance issues among vehicles cited as a major contributing factor.

Cybersecurity experts caution against new online scams involving fake security alerts and bogus postal service messages.

Vietnamese consumers flock to online markets for cheap Aukobe beef, while high-end buyers turn to red devil shrimp at $150-200 per kilogram.

Vietnam Railways successfully transported over 7 million passengers in 2024, earning a post-tax profit of 220 billion VND ($9.2 million USD) despite natural disasters and infrastructure challenges.

Vietnam attracted $38.23 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, with Singapore emerging as the top investor and realized FDI hitting a record $25.35 billion.

Authorities have flagged the popular “blind bag” trend on social media as a form of disguised gambling, with participants paying to tear open bags in hopes of winning valuable items.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health confirmed that Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), recently highlighted in China, was among the causes of respiratory infections in children recorded in the city during 2023 and 2024.

Vietnam Social Security confirmed that the unemployment insurance fund is sufficient to address benefits for public employees amid nationwide organizational reforms.

Vietnam is creating a strong legal framework for digital transformation with the draft Law on Digital Technology Industry, focusing on innovation and addressing bottlenecks.