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Results of national study on gender equality unveiled in Hanoi

The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) held a seminar in Hanoi on March 11 to release outcomes of its recent research on the country’s gender equality as a driver of sustainable development.

Hanoi to expand Hoan Kiem Lake area, promises highest compensation for residents

The Hoan Kiem Lake expansion project includes relocating multiple offices and residences, with affected residents receiving prime compensation and resettlement options.

Noodle shop of love: Giving back and teaching children kindness

The initiative, started by Trương Minh Đương, a resident of Ward 6, Cà Mau City, has quickly gained community support.

VN universities pay foreign professors up to three times more than locals

Ho Chi Minh City universities offer foreign professors salaries up to $3,900 per month - three times higher than their Vietnamese counterparts.

Photo session turns tragic: Woman in suffers multiple injuries after slipping

A woman taking photos at the Red River rock beach suffered a severe accident, sustaining organ ruptures and fractures after hitting her abdomen and face on a rock.

Phone blast causes critical burns to 31-year-old man in Nghe An

A 31-year-old man in Nghe An has suffered serious burns after his mobile phone exploded in his pocket, causing him to lose consciousness and collapse on the roadside.

Northern VN to experience prolonged drizzle and humidity, Hanoi warms to 28°C

Persistent drizzle and high humidity will continue in northern Vietnam through the week, with Hanoi reaching 28°C before a new cold front arrives on March 15-16.

Ho Chi Minh City to fund Metro Line 2 with nearly $1.9 billion from state budget

Metro Line 2 in Ho Chi Minh City will be fully funded by the state budget, with construction set to begin in December 2025 following near-complete land clearance.

Tan Son Nhat denies rumours of new terminal opening on May 5

A representative from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City on Monday has rejected recent claims that the new T3 terminal will begin operations on May 5.

Korean man arrested by HCM City police for suspected murder of compatriot

The incident occurred on Sunday night on Nguyễn Đình Chiểu Street, District 3.

HCM City expands free health checks for senior citizens

The HCM City People’s Committee has given approval for more medical facilities to perform free health checks for people aged 60 and above.

HCM City: Cross-border drug trafficking ring busted

At the scene, more than 30kg of drugs were seized, including three bricks of heroin, eight kg of methamphetamine, over 12kg of ketamine, tens of thousands of ecstasy pills, and hundreds of packages of liquid drugs.

Hanoi court begins trial for deadly apartment fire tragedy

The Hanoi People's Court opened the first-instance trial on March 10, bringing 8 defendants to justice over the deadly fire that engulfed a nine-story mini apartment building on Khuong Ha street, Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi on September 12, 2023.

Exhibition showcases Vietnam’s maritime heritage, naval triumphs

For the first time, the display includes Nguyen Dynasty royal administrative documents and woodblocks, recognised by UNESCO as World Documentary Heritage.

Workers leaving their jobs due to reorganisation to be retrained

After State agencies streamline their staff organisation, many workers need to change their jobs, thus they must be equipped with suitable vocational skills to adapt to the new working environment.

Free tuition for public students brings joy to millions of families

The policy of exempting tuition fees for public school students at all levels nationwide from September this year has brought joy to millions of families.

Mekong Delta woman saves lives for decades with free swimming lessons

For Tran Thi Kim Thia (also known as Sau Thia), who was honoured in 2017 by the BBC for coaching over 2,000 kids in swimming for 15 years, teaching the skills is not just a job, but a noble mission.

Victims of human trafficking forced into online fraud: Border Guard

Statistics show that up to 94 per cent of human trafficking cases involve the use of social media, with fake accounts on Facebook, Zalo and Telegram.

Vietnamese fishermen earn millions overnight with bountiful anchovy harvest

With favorable weather and abundant anchovy stocks, Vietnamese fishermen in Phu Yen are enjoying a highly profitable fishing season.

BAT Vietnam supports women in Tay Ninh with micro-financing initiative

Building on the success of previous years, BAT Vietnam is expanding its Women’s Empowerment Program in 2025 by partnering with local authorities to provide micro-financing support to underprivileged women in border areas of Tay Ninh province.