In addition to waste sorting, nearly all of the students at Lý Tự Trọng High School for Gifted Students have gradually eliminated the use of items like styrofoam containers, plastic bottles and single-use plastic products.

In the increasingly developing urban railway system in Hanoi and HCM City, domestic construction companies are facing great opportunities and challenges if they want to transform, dominate the market and affirm their position.

To combat illegal waste disposal, Hanoi will deploy camera surveillance in key districts, allowing authorities to identify and fine violators. Under new regulations, individuals caught littering on sidewalks or roads may face fines of up to $80.

Bach Mai Hospital has successfully completed its digital transformation, becoming the first special-class hospital under the Ministry of Health (MOH).

While past discussions on rural development focused on roads, schools, and well-built homes, the priority today must be fostering a knowledge-based countryside, enhancing rural connectivity, and building a sustainable economy.

Vietnamese police have detained high-ranking officials from the Long Thanh District Land Development Center for abuse of power and bribery in the airport land compensation scheme. More arrests are expected as investigations continue.

Under the nationwide initiative to eradicate makeshift houses, 49,322 homes have received support, including 26,630 completed and 22,692 under construction. The remainders fall under other National Target Programmes.

Hanoi Metro will collaborate with Xanh SM, VinBus, FGF and V-Green to create a seamless door-to-door transport system integrating electric metro lines, taxis, motorbikes and buses.

Party General Secretary To Lam rode the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line (metro line No.1) as part of his working trip to Ho Chi Minh City on February 22.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 22 issued an urgent dispatch directing response to a severe traffic accident that occurred at Km 235+100 on National Highway 6 in the northern mountainous province of Son La.

HCM City has established a comprehensive framework for the management of villas, aimed at ensuring efficient and sustainable utilisation of this valuable asset.

Soil-transmitted worm diseases have decreased recently, but parasitic diseases are on the rise, such as dog and cat roundworms, large and small liver flukes and pork and beef tapeworms.

According to the latest figures available among the 12.58 million elderly individuals, 4.62 million live in urban areas (36.72 per cent), while 7.96 million reside in rural areas (63.28 per cent).

The Ministry of Transport has ordered a comprehensive inspection to fix misplaced and confusing road signs that pose risks to drivers.

The Nhon – Hanoi Station metro project has encountered an issue where underground slurry has surfaced, prompting authorities to slow the tunneling machine to prevent further leaks.

Experts suggest that instead of focusing on penalties to prevent traffic violations, Hanoi should apply solutions to address traffic disorder.

A restructuring initiative in Ho Chi Minh City will affect thousands of civil servants and public employees, with financial support reaching over $100,000 for some individuals.

Authorities have identified 273 streets where sidewalks can be temporarily used for commerce and parking, aiming to boost economic activity while maintaining urban order.

Vietnamese citizens can enter 51 destinations without a visa or only need to apply for an e-visa, a border visa, or an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) out of a total of 199 countries and territories.

HCM City expects to auction VNĐ164 trillion (US$6.4 billion) of land near canals after relocating residents currently occupying the areas by 2030.