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Metro Nhon - Hanoi Station ready for public service from August 9

The Nhon - Hanoi Station metro line, part of Hanoi's urban railway project, is set to begin commercial operations on August 9, following several delays.

HCM City Police bust major prostitution ring targeting foreigners

Ho Chi Minh City police have dismantled a prostitution ring operating under the guise of a restaurant, catering primarily to foreigners.

PM approves $830 million investment for HCM City - Moc Bai expressway

The Prime Minister has approved the investment policy for the Ho Chi Minh City - Moc Bai Expressway, a major infrastructure project aimed at enhancing transportation connectivity in southern Vietnam.

TOD pilot projects in HCM City still on paper after a year

The implementation of the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) model in Ho Chi Minh City, as permitted by Resolution 98, aims to address urgent urban traffic issues and relieve urban space congestion.

Vietnam braces for heavy rainfall and flooding as La Nina begins

As La Nina prepares to make its presence felt from late August, experts predict that northern Vietnam may experience higher-than-average rainfall in September.

Northern Vietnam warned about severe flooding as river water levels swell up

Heavy rain has over the past days has triggered water levels of major rivers in northern Vietnam to swell up quickly, threatening to flood low-lying areas and impact people’s livelihood.

Police smash transnational criminal gang in southern Vietnam

Five Vietnamese people have been arrested for getting involved in a transnational criminal gang with the virtually transacted amount of approximately USDT1.1 billion, said the police of Tay Ninh province in southern Vietnam, on August 2.

RoK’s aerospace company recruits 50 Vietnamese workers

Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd (KAI) on August 2 announced the recruitment of 50 Vietnamese workers for small and medium-sized partners through GAET, a public enterprise under the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence.

Police announce hotlines, seek public input on traffic and safety violations

Many provincial and municipal police directors have publicized their mobile phone numbers, calling on people to contact them to report law violations.

Experts warn of negative population growth rate as fertility rate drops

The average number of babies in 2023 that each Vietnamese woman had was 1.96, the lowest figure in the last 63 years. The birth rate decrease is expected to continue in the years to come.

US backs Da Nang in combating transnational crime

Currently, Da Nang has official cooperative ties with three US cities, namely Oakland in California State; Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania State; and Houston in Texas Sate.

New vehicles to have to undergo emission testing after 2-3 years of use

The Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, which will take effect from January 1, 2025, stipulates that motorcycle emission testing must protect the environment.

Vietnamese life expectancy rises, but elderly live with a number of ailments

The average life expectancy of Vietnamese in 2023 increased to 74.5 years, with longevity varying in different localities with a gap of 6.8 years between the lowest and highest figures.

Over 50% of Vietnamese cancer patients die within a year of diagnosis

The rising incidence of cancer in Vietnam is accompanied by a high mortality rate, with over half of cancer patients dying within a year of diagnosis.

Vietnam's railway safety threatened by unregulated crossings

Vietnam has seen a significant increase in railway accidents, with the primary cause being unofficial crossings where drivers fail to heed oncoming trains.

First-ever plan for urban and rural systems takes shape

The plan stresses urban development as a growth driver and a key element of economic growth, while rural areas play a fundamental role in sustainable urban development.

Eight bank workers hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning in Da Nang

Eight bank workers in Bien Hoa city of Dong Nai province have been hospitalized for monitoring and treatment due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

HCM City allowed to proactively import specialised, rare drugs

HCM City is allowed to proactively import drugs, especially specialised and rare drugs, for the special treatment needs of medical facilities to promptly meet disease prevention requirements and other urgent needs.

Russian man found drifting on tidal flat in northern Vietnam

Thai Binh Province authorities have identified the 46-year-old man, with Russian nationality, who was drifting in the coastal tidal flat area of Thụy Trường Commune. He was tired, hungry and thirsty but had no apparent injuries.

Power bank catches fire at HCM City airport, operations not disrupted

A power bank in a passenger’s checked luggage caught fire after being left behind at security’s request at HCM City’s Tân Sơn Nhất international airport on Tuesday at midnight. The incident had minimal impact on airport operations.