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Hanoi plans 2.5 billion USD metro line to outskirt

According to initial planning, Hanoi’s metro line No 5 has a total length of 38.43km, consisting of 2km elevated, 6.5km underground and 29.93km at ground level.

Hanoi backs $1.05 billion PPP project for Gia Binh Airport highway connection

Hanoi has submitted a proposal for a 46km expressway linking Gia Binh Airport to the capital. The project, estimated at $1.05 billion, will be built under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

Healthcare concerns rise in Quang Nam as fever outbreak hits schoolchildren

A second-grade student in Nam Tra My, Quang Nam, has died after suffering from a prolonged high fever without receiving medical attention. Many other students in the same area are also experiencing similar symptoms.

HCM City inaugurates Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro after two months of operation

The Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien Metro, the first in Vietnam to feature underground sections, has been officially inaugurated. The project, funded through Japanese ODA and domestic investment, strengthens Vietnam-Japan cooperation in urban infrastructure.

Vietnam’s declining birth rate: financial burden or shifting societal values?

While financial concerns are a key factor, experts argue that emotional stress and changing societal values are equally responsible for Vietnam’s declining birth rate.

Hanoi police investigate limousine speeding with passenger on hood

A viral video shows a limousine driving at high speed in Hanoi with a person sitting on its hood. Authorities are investigating the incident, which has sparked widespread public concern.

Vietnamese police dismantle cross-border drug ring using delivery apps

Vietnamese police arrested 27 suspects in a cross-border drug trafficking operation using ride-hailing and delivery apps. Over 30kg of heroin, ketamine, and ecstasy were seized in Ho Chi Minh City.

Hanoi to widen roads around West Lake and develop new bridge project

Hanoi has approved the expansion of key roads around West Lake and a new bridge connecting Thuy Su Lake to Dam Tri. The project aims to improve urban infrastructure while preserving the lake’s natural beauty.

HCM City to invest in 8 major transport projects connecting Long An

Ho Chi Minh City is set to develop eight major transport projects, including highway expansions and new arterial roads, to improve connectivity with Long An and the Mekong Delta.

Vietnam’s ‘Steel Roses’ train for 50th Reunification Day parade in HCM City

127 female soldiers from the Saigon Special Forces Unit (A50) are training under extreme conditions for Vietnam’s 50th Reunification Day parade, set to take place on April 30, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City.

Over 100 rescuers search for two missing students in Khanh Hoa sea

Two high school students went missing while swimming at a beach in Khanh Hoa. A large-scale search operation, involving military and police forces, is underway.

Vietnam-Japan cooperation advances sustainable eel farming technology

At the Vietnam-Japan Festival 2025, Can Tho University introduced a climate-adaptive recirculating eel farming model, highlighting innovative solutions in aquaculture and sustainable development.

Vietnamese male teachers go viral with ballet performance for Women’s Day

Male lecturers at Hanoi National University of Education performed Swan Lake in white tutus, delighting students and faculty at a Women’s Day celebration. Their performance became an instant hit.

70-year-old man sings during cancer treatment procedure to relieve pain

Throughout the 45-minute procedure of vascular embolization, a 70-year-old man sang 10 songs to “drown out the pain”, dedicating them to his doctors.

Admired Vietnamese man who married North Korean woman passes away

Pham Ngoc Canh, a man whose beautiful fairy-tale-like love story with his North Korean wife touched many hearts, passed away on February 26.

Family of 4 have the same name: a humorous tale

Nguyen says that her eldest son, Kim Song Nguyen, is often mistaken for being Korean. Whenever she takes him for vaccinations, to the hospital, or to agencies for paperwork, she has to answer questions about his unique name.

Various weekend activities to mark anniversaries of public security force

The celebration will start with a grand opening ceremony featured with traditional drum and martial arts performances at Ly Thai To Square.

Vietnamese embassy conducts citizen protection after workplace accident in Japan

The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan on March 6 contacted relevant authorities regarding the death of a Vietnamese intern in a workplace accident in Toyama prefecture.

Vietnam moves to tighten personal data protection, restricting ID photo requests

Vietnam’s draft Personal Data Protection Law aims to prohibit social media platforms from requiring ID card photos for account verification, enhancing user privacy and data security.

Vietnamese police rescue 62-year-old man from 10-meter-deep well in Ba Ria City

A 62-year-old man was rescued by police after falling into a 10-meter-deep well in Ba Ria City. Firefighters used a ladder to bring him to safety within 45 minutes.