A 61-year-old woman suffering from a long-term illness self-immolated at her home in Thanh Hoa, prompting an investigation by local authorities.

Hanoi and Bac Ninh authorities have finalized a proposal for a 49.52 km railway connecting Gia Binh Airport to the heart of Hanoi, aligning with long-term urban planning.

In a unanimous vote, the National Assembly approved renaming extraordinary sessions to irregular sessions, clarifying the legislative framework for urgent decision-making.

The National Assembly is considering a resolution to address challenges in scientific research and innovation, including reducing bureaucratic obstacles, increasing funding, and ensuring researchers are not penalized for unsuccessful projects.

A draft resolution proposes major incentives, including granting researchers greater ownership rights over their work and streamlining financial management in scientific research.

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee has approved an increase in deputy minister positions for five ministries, with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Construction seeing the largest expansions, each now having nine deputy ministers.

In extraordinary circumstances concerning national interests, disaster response, or public safety, the Prime Minister is authorized to implement urgent measures beyond existing legal provisions.

At Ukraine's request, on the afternoon of February 17, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held phone talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

With the launch of a new route from Ho Chi Minh City to Beijing Daxing International Airport, the total number of weekly flights between Vietnam and China will reach 40, catering to the growing travel demand.

According to architects and planners, during the French colonial period, underground spaces in Hanoi primarily consisted of basements for villas used to house power lines.

Hanoi, HCM City and Da Nang plan to implement specific policies to encourage science and technology and innovation, with incentives those beyond currently applied.

Before the railway accidents, authorities in Hanoi had issued multiple warnings about the risks at illegal crossings.

The financial and monetary policies in recent times have been adjusted flexibly to support and stimulate consumption, and stabilise prices.

This year’s event will feature 10 teams from 13 countries competing with 21 boats, and will rotate across six to seven countries, including Việt Nam.

MICE tourism is identified as a signature product playing a pivotal role in driving the growth of HCM City's tourism sector.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution presents both opportunities and challenges for Vietnam. To secure its place among leading tech-driven nations, the country must drastically increase investment in research and development.

Over several years, Hanoi has increasingly become an attractive destination for foreign workers, with approximately 10,000 new foreign workers are granted licences to work in the city each year.

By 2045, Vietnam's chemical-pharmaceutical industry is expected to become a high-tech, modern industry with competitiveness and to participate in the global value chain.

The Vietnam Maritime Administration reported a strong performance in the country's maritime sector for 2024, with a 14% increase in cargo volume passing through ports, totaling 864.4 million tonnes.

The European Union (EU) is currently implementing stricter regulations regarding food safety and sustainability for fresh agricultural products, forcing Vietnamese exporters to take measures to adapt.

In the optimistic scenario, the apparatus streamlining efforts will reduce administrative time and costs, and legal policies will be eased, providing vital support for the real estate market.

Agritechnica Asia Vietnam 2025 will play a pivotal role in accelerating agricultural mechanisation and innovation across Vietnam and the broader Southeast Asia.

If Vietnam truly wants to compete on a bigger stage, it must continue to embrace all players who are willing to wear the jersey with pride, no matter the colour of their skin or the place where they were born.

In the fierce battles of 1979, two young lovers sacrificed their lives for their homeland. Decades later, their families reunited in an emotional ceremony, bringing their spirits together in a wedding they never had.

Management of the Cham Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA) has called local fishermen and tourists to take rubbish back to the mainland for treatment rather than dumping it at landfill on the islands.