social news

Update news social news

Customers report difficulties completing banking biometric authentication

Despite multiple attempts by a female bank employee to assist the customer in updating his information, the app repeatedly reported that the biometric update process could not be completed.

Investors come and leave, tiny houses in slums remain unchanged

Many realtors sought investment opportunities in slum areas in HCM City and then left in disappointment because they could not develop housing projects despite great support from local authorities.

Ho Chi Minh City evaluates changes to traffic signal countdown timers

In response to mixed opinions regarding the removal of traffic signal countdown timers, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport is considering a plan to remove only the countdown timer for the red-to-green light phase.

Hanoi accelerates development of nearly 100-hectare park after 26-year delay

The People's Committee of Ha Dong District, Hanoi, is accelerating efforts to clear land and finalize procedures for the construction of a 92-hectare park, which has been delayed for 26 years.

Hanoi police bust cannabis trafficking ring, seize over 700kg

Police first became aware of the illegal activities back in February when they were monitoring drug transportation routes.

EVA Air Boeing 777 wing damaged in light pole collision at Tan Son Nhat Airport

An EVA Air Boeing 777, flight number EVA396, collided with an airport light pole while taxiing to the runway at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of July 3, causing damage to one of its wings.

Elderly and children in Ho Chi Minh City apply for new iris-enabled ID cards

Following the enactment of the new Citizen Identification Law on July 1, 2024, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department (PC06) has processed over 2,000 ID card applications for the elderly and children.

Historic villages inspire unique names of Hanoi’s newest streets

The Hanoi People's Council recently passed a resolution naming two streets, Trinh Tiet (Chastity) Street and Quan Tinh (Love Pavilion) Street, both over 500 meters long, in My Duc District and Long Bien District.

Nhon - Hanoi Railway project misses deadline for 13th time

The Nhon-Hanoi Station Urban Railway (metro) project has yet to transport any passengers, despite plans to commence commercial operations in June.

Hanoi stops 150 projects, other projects receive extensions

Hanoi authorities have released decisions on taking back land, abrogating decisions on land allocation they had made before, and stopping the implementation of 153 projects.

Man loses $425,000 in dropshipping scam: How to avoid traps and make a profit

Discover how one man lost nearly 10 billion VND ($425,000) in a dropshipping scam and learn how to protect yourself from similar traps.

Overseas Vietnamese woman accused of illegally transporting currency to VN

She entered Việt Nam carrying £215,000 (over VNĐ6.3 billion) in her luggage without declaring it to customs at the border.

Urgent kidney delivery for transplant saves two patients

Two patients who had emergency kidney transplants are recovering well after being helped by one donor whose organs were flown in to help them.

Hanoi should shift to all electric buses by 2030: expert

This chair of the Vietnam Clean Air Network, Hoang Duong Tung, has praised Hanoi’s plan to spend VND43 trillion to develop green buses.

HCM City vows to find solutions to ‘tiny houses’

To solve the problem of residents having to eat, sleep and use the toilet in rotation in 2-7 sq m houses, experts have suggested a special policy for the area where the houses are located as well as social housing solutions.

Hanoi plans $50 billion investment for 600km urban railway network by 2045

Hanoi has outlined a comprehensive plan to mobilize nearly $50 billion to construct a 600km urban railway system by 2045. To optimize investment and maintenance costs, the railway lines will adhere to consistent technical standards.

Northern Vietnam braces for days of heavy rain and potential storms

Starting from the evening of July 2, Northern Vietnam will experience heavy rainfall lasting for approximately 2-4 days, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Vietnam aviation records 42 safety-threatening incidents in six months

In the first six months of 2024, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) received 101 mandatory safety reports, including 42 incidents classified as level D, indicating a risk of safety-threatening incidents.

Hanoi authorities seize 179kg drug shipment from Germany

On the morning of July 1, the Drug Control and Prevention Team of the Hanoi Customs Department announced a significant breakthrough in drug enforcement.

Children under six years old to be issued ID cards from July 1

From July 1, authorities will issue identity certificates to people of Vietnamese origin whose nationality is unknown.