To reduce congestion and pollution, Hanoi has implemented a six-month trial restricting vehicles with over 16 seats in the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake area during rush hours.

A record-breaking unseasonal downpour hit Ho Chi Minh City on February 12-13, marking the heaviest rainfall for February in four decades, meteorologists report.

The key highway linking Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong will be widened to 60 meters, featuring 10 lanes and an elevated section, with an estimated investment of $870 million.

In a bid to regulate the real estate market, the Ministry of Finance is studying a new tax structure that would impose higher rates on short-term property transactions and lower rates for long-term holdings.

Vietnam’s rice industry has gone beyond quantity, focusing on quality and sustainability. The shift has brought higher prices, international recognition, and greater income for farmers, marking a historic year for the sector.

Following Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup 2024 victory, the national team is undergoing significant coaching staff changes. Coach Kim Sang Sik needs to act swiftly to fill key positions.

Recent scandals at several international schools have exposed management loopholes, putting parents at financial risk and interruption of their children’s studies, even though very high tuition had been paid.

Since general schools have informed parents of the closure of extra classes, parents have been rushing to find new private tutors for their children as exams near.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien has stressed that China is a very important durian market and Vietnamese farmers need to upgrade their cultivation practices to retain the $7 billion market.

Nguyen Van Anh recently embarked on a 100 kilometer hike from Dong Nai to Phan Thiet in Binh Thuan province to discover nature in a unique way.

Facing a shortage of highly skilled engineers and technicians, railway experts propose waiving tuition fees for top-performing students to encourage more enrollments.

Vietnam National University, HCM City (VNUHCM), has appointed 100 visiting professors with preferential treatment offered. Fifty visiting professors will be invited in the 2025-2026 period.

With nearly 70% of traffic accidents involving motorbikes, transportation officials stress the need for improved infrastructure, including separate lanes for two-wheelers.

A man in Nghe An was fined approximately $15,700 for illegally purchasing and cooking three endangered monkeys, which are protected under Vietnamese wildlife conservation laws.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed government task forces to work closely with provincial and municipal leaders to boost public investment, trade, and economic development, ensuring the 2025 growth target of at least 8% is met.

As a low-pressure area strengthens in the East Sea, Ho Chi Minh City is expected to experience scattered showers and thunderstorms over the next several days.

The Ministry of Home Affairs is finalizing preparations for an upcoming National Assembly session, where the government will seek approval for dismissals and appointments of key officials.

At the ninth extraordinary session of the 15th National Assembly, the prime minister will present a proposal on the composition and number of government members, alongside key legislative and economic discussions.

The ninth extraordinary session of the 15th National Assembly has commenced, focusing on streamlining government structure, personnel appointments, and key legislative amendments.

Speaking at a National Assembly discussion, President Luong Cuong underscored the importance of government streamlining efforts, urging that reforms result in a stronger, more efficient system.

Vietnam is aiming for a higher-than-expected GDP growth rate in 2025, but concerns remain about economic risks. Policymakers emphasize the need for effective resource mobilization and risk control mechanisms.

The proposed legal revisions would enable the government to take more responsibility in drafting and implementing laws, ensuring quicker and more adaptive responses to economic and social challenges.

The Politburo has officially appointed Dinh Huu Thanh, Ha Quoc Tri, Nguyen Hong Linh, and Doan Anh Dung as deputy chairmen of the Central Inspection Commission for the 2021–2026 term.

At the World Government Summit 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son highlighted Vietnam's commitment to streamlining its government structure and cutting administrative procedures to boost efficiency and economic growth.

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