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Urgent need for a metro line to connect capital with the airport

The primary modes of transport connecting the airport to Hà Nội and the surrounding metropolitan area remain cars, taxis, coaches and just two bus routes.

Blacksmithing village creates a brand, keeps up with new trends

The bustling working atmosphere has created a hubbub that can be heard all over Ban Mach blacksmith village.

90% of professionals want trial of 4-day work week

Some 88 per cent of professionals would like to trial a four-day work week, and 62 per cent of them believe it would raise their productivity, a survey by Robert Walters, a global talent solutions business, has found.

Many areas in the Mekong Delta at risk of flooding

Many areas in the Mekong Delta region are at high risk of flooding due to tidal surges combined with heavy rainfall in the first half of November this year, according to the Vietnam National Mekong Committee.

Albino twin sisters in Soc Trang help family improve their lives

Since the day they began dabbling in producing TikTok videos, the couple has had the habit of updating videos showing their twin albino daughters, attracting many viewers.

Real estate tycoon appeals death sentence

The HCM City People’s High Court on Monday began deliberations regarding property tycoon Trương Mỹ Lan’s appeal against her death penalty verdict rendered at a trial earlier this year for massive fraud.

Vietnamese people still consume less iodised salt than recommended

The Ministry of Health has not received any scientific evidence from businesses showing that iodine-enriched salt affects the colour, flavour, or has adverse health effects on consumers.

Da Nang to expand QR code system to all streets

The central city plans to set up QR codes on signals of all streets, providing information and history, as well instructions for local residents and tourists, following a three-year pilot project in Sơn Trà district.

Binh Dinh proposes pilot project for flying taxis

This innovative mode of transport uses small electric aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing, accommodating up to five passengers. It presents an ideal opportunity for tourists to experience the natural beauty of the area from the air.

Hanoi introduces unlimited free bus passes for the disabled, the elderly, poor

Residents of Hanoi, who contributed to the revolutionary cause, are disabled or elderly will now be able to use free bus passes without any expiry date.

Public land in prime locations left idle in HCM City

As of June 2024, HCM City had reclaimed 35 houses and public land plots as agencies no longer have demand for use. However, many land plots located in advantageous positions have been left idle for many years.

Vietnam’s low-skilled workers hesitate to retrain

Vietnam’s labour market faces a critical challenge as many low-skilled workers, despite losing their jobs, are reluctant to pursue vocational training programmes aimed at helping them switch careers.

HCM City seeks private investment for phase 1 of HCMC - Moc Bai Expressway

The HCMC - Moc Bai Expressway project, with a total investment of VND 20,000 billion, is now open for investor interest as the city seeks partners for its initial phase.

Two pilots found through mobile tracking following Yak-130 ejection

Vietnamese telecom providers assisted search teams in finding two pilots who ejected from their Yak-130 aircraft, leading to a timely rescue.

20 million young Vietnamese to gain livestream skills for digital growth

Vietnam is launching an ambitious program to equip 20 million young people with livestreaming skills, aimed at advancing the nation’s digital economy and fostering social responsibility.

Public spaces or private sessions? Yoga performances stir controversy

Yoga, praised for its health benefits, is under fire as a trend of public performances in places like palaces and roads brings backlash from netizens.

Overall job orders stable in Q3

Despite economic uncertainties, overall job orders in the third quarter of this year held stable compared to the same period last year, driven by robust hiring in manufacturing and tentative signs of recovery in banking and financial services.

Craft village barely survives with older workers as youth seek other jobs

The craft village, which was once a place for thousands of households to earn a living in the heart of HCM City, now just contains mostly elderly people.

Ho Chi Minh City proposes plan to relocate 46,000 riverside homes

The local Department of Construction has proposed a plan for relocating over 46,000 homes along rivers and canals in Ho Chi Minh City, requiring comprehensive sociological surveys and data collection.

Da Nang residents evacuate amid severe flooding and rapidly rising waters

Rising waters have led to urgent evacuations in Da Nang’s Me Suot area, as residents rush to secure belongings with the help of emergency responders.