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Kon Tum makes preparations after series of earthquakes

According to the latest data from the Institute of Geophysics, more than 230 earthquakes have rocked Kon Plông District since January. Among these, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake on July 28 was the most powerful to hit the area in over a century.

Over half a million Hanoians access digital capital citizen app

More than 545,000 residents in Hanoi have accessed and used the Digital Capital Citizen app iHaNoi in over one month since the city launched this app to boost local citizens and businesses’ interaction with all-level administrations.

Bac Ninh leaders found receiving under-the-table money before retirement

Before retiring, former Bac Ninh leaders received money from enterprises in reward for helping them win bids for large projects.

International tourists can purchase train tickets via e-wallets from August 20

Customers, especially international tourists, will find it easy to buy tickets online and pay with their bank cards.

Retirement homes present new opportunities as Vietnam facing ageing population

A survey from the Việt Nam Association of Realtors showed that the country has about 400 retirement homes, with around 50 per cent of them charity centres or state-invested facilities.

How did an international ring in Laos defraud Vietnamese women?

Members of a scam organization made friends with single Vietnamese women to gain their trust, asked for investment, and then appropriated money from them.

Hanoi focuses on building two metro lines totaling $3.16 billion

Hanoi is set to break ground on two critical metro lines, investing over VND 76 trillion ($3.16 billion), as part of its plan to develop a comprehensive urban rail network by 2035.

Woman marries paralyzed man, finding joy in their unique union

Despite her family's objections, a young woman from Phu Tho province insisted on marrying a man paralyzed from the waist down. Their marriage, though filled with difficulties, remains full of happiness.

Rising dengue fever cases led to several deaths across Vietnam

A surge in dengue fever cases across Vietnam has led to several fatalities, health officials warned.

Professor Vo Tong Xuan, renowned agricultural expert, passes away

Professor Vo Tong Xuan, a leading figure in Vietnam’s agricultural sector and an esteemed educator, passed away on August 19th, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and dedication to the country’s development.

Hanoi pushes for special mechanism to complete 400km of metro lines by 2035

Chairman Tran Sy Thanh of the Hanoi People’s Committee has called on the Prime Minister to implement special and breakthrough policies to fast-track the completion of more than 10 metro lines in the capital, stretching over 400 kilometers.

Mounted police showcase strength and skill in Ho Chi Minh City parade

On August 18th, Ho Chi Minh City residents were treated to a display of strength and skill as the Mounted Police Unit of the Mobile Police Command paraded through Le Loi Street, demonstrating complex equestrian maneuvers and combat techniques.

Origins and significance of Vu Lan Festival

According to Buddhist beliefs, the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, known as Vu Lan, is associated with the story of Maudgalyayana (Muc Kien Lien in Vietnamese) saving his mother from the realm of hungry ghosts.

Crowds thrill to Vietnam’s first cavalry procession in HCM City

Ho Chi Minh City witnessed a historic moment on the evening of August 17th as Vietnam’s Cavalry Unit made its first-ever public appearance.

French woman of VN descent finds birth parents in just 2 hours via social media

In just two hours after sharing a single photo on social media, a French woman of Vietnamese descent was able to reunite with her birth family, ending a 30-year separation.

Villagers in Phu Tho take turns guarding centuries-old lim trees in the forest

In the heart of Di Nau commune, Tam Nong district, Phu Tho province, over 300 ancient green lim trees stand as silent guardians of history, carefully protected by local villagers who regard these centuries-old giants as invaluable "treasures."

Foreign tourists astonished by joss paper burnings on Hanoi’s sidewalks

On the eve of the 7th lunar month's 15th day, Hanoi’s Old Quarter buzzed with families and businesses preparing offerings on the sidewalks, burning joss paper, and scattering rice and salt for good fortune.

Tightening food safety regulations on small-scale households proposed

Production and business conditions were not stringent enough for small-scale producers, who supply a significant amount of food and, if not properly managed, could lead to substantial risks of food poisoning and foodborne illnesses.

Teenage girl paralysed after inhaling fifteen funky balls

The 16-year-old patient from Vĩnh Phúc was admitted after feeling weakness in her upper limbs and paralysis in her lower limbs and was unable to walk after using 15 nitrous oxide balloons.

Teachers' wages must top administrative, non-productive salary scale system

The Politburo has concluded that teachers' salaries must be placed on the top of the salary scale system for the administrative and non-productive sector, with additional allowances tailored to the work's nature and regions.