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Fire breaks out in HCM City rental room, claiming one life

In the early hours of the morning, a devastating fire engulfed a rental room in Ho Chi Minh City, resulting in the tragic loss of one life.

Unprecedented heavy rainfall causes widespread flooding in Hai Phong, Quang Ninh

From the night of June 8 to the morning of June 9, Quang Ninh Province and Hai Phong City witnessed prolonged heavy rainfall, resulting in extensive flooding across many areas and raising concerns about landslides.

List of organ donors surges after PM registers donation

About 86,000 individuals have registered to donate their organs after death in the last 10 years in Vietnam.

Hanoi's rail line to start operating by early July

The Nhon - Hanoi Station pilot project is a crucial transportation project for the capital city that aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve public transport systems and contribute to environmental protection.

Foreigner fined for graffiti in HCM City center

On June 8, the Ben Thanh Ward Police in District 1, HCM City issued an administrative fine of 1.5 million VND to Mr. R.C.J. (a New Zealand national) for graffitiing on a citizen's property without authorization.

President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to be closed for regular maintenance

The Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh and the nearby Monument for Heroic Martyrs in Hanoi will be closed from June 10 to August 12 for the yearly maintenance, according to its management board.

Int’l rice research institute interested in VN high-quality rice project

Vietnam annually produces over 43 million tonnes of rice, of which the Mekong Delta accounts for approximately 24 million tonnes.

Ambitious policies to expand and complete Hanoi's urban railway network

The People's Committee of Hanoi has developed a detailed master plan with the goal of completing the urban railway network by 2035 and making it even longer by 2045.

Wrongly-labelled food safety certificates led to recent poisoning cases

Although the number of cases declined compared to the same period last year, there have been more serious poisonings on a larger scale, sometimes involving hundreds of patients.

Workers welcome salary increases, but emphasise need for price stability

The regional minimum wage will increase by six per cent from the beginning of next month, but alongside the joy of additional income, workers are worried about soaring market prices.

Hanoi issues forceful directive on tightening dog and cat meat trade

The comprehensive directive outlines a multi-pronged strategy involving strict enforcement and cooperation across multiple government agencies and mobile inspection teams.

Vietnamese doctor receives international refractive surgery award

The Staar Surgical Company has presented the Award 5,000 to a Vietnamese ophthalmologist, Dr. Bui Tien Hung for his successful 5000 Phakic Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgeries in Vietnam.

Thirty-four proposed to be prosecuted in 2nd phase of Van Thinh Phat case

The police have recommended prosecuting convicted property tycoon Truong My Lan and 33 others for fraudulent appropriation of assets, money laundering and illegal cross-border currency trafficking, the ministry released on June 5.

Vietnam’s EI score increases by 11.54 percent compared to 2016

Effective Implementation (EI) score in the safety assurance of the Vietnamese aviation industry reached 77.1 percent, an increase of 11.54 percent compared to the assessment results in 2016.

Missing Vietnamese student in France pronounced dead

Nguyen Bich Ngoc, a student who went missing in France in late January, has died, according to her family members.

Passenger vehicles allowed to pass through Bac Luan II Bridge in Quang Ninh

Measures have been taken to assist businesses involved in expediting customs procedures conveniently at the Bac Luan II Bridge customs gate.

Hanoi cracks down on illegal taxis and unauthorised bus stops

Signage indicating speed limits will be put up around bus stations to improve traffic flow and safety.

From gridlock to green cities: Vietnam's urban transport challenge

Large cities like Hanoi and HCM City are facing serious traffic congestion, air pollution, urban flooding, and urban heat island, calling for more effective solutions to limit personal vehicles.

Abandoned resettlement housing proposed for social housing conversion

There are about 13,000 abandoned apartments in Hanoi and HCM City

Safety skills for children more important than ever

Many families also teach their children simple lessons such as how to open the driver’s door when forgotten in the car or what to do if fire breaks out at home.