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Minimum wage to increase by 6% from July 1

The regional minimum wages are expected to increase by 6 percent from July 1, or 2 percent higher than workers’ minimum living standards in 2024, and ensure minimum living standards in 2025.

Runner passes away following participation in marathon

A runner passed away at a hospital in Hoa Binh City on Sunday following participation in the Vietnam Ultra Marathon (VUM).

UK launches social media campaign on illegal migration in Vietnam

The UK’s Home Office on March 25 launched a social media campaign in Vietnam to deter migrants from coming to the UK illegally, following successful similar drives in Albania, France and Belgium.

Medical workers hopeful for changes as salary reform approaches

The adjustment is the most radical and comprehensive among the four salary reforms since 1960, according to Minister of Home Affairs Phạm Thị Thanh Trà.

'Top mo boy' falls for Vietnam

Jordy Trachtenberg, 55, is now a teacher of English in HCM City.

WHO doctor petitions NA to ban import of e-cigarette and tobacco products

A doctor from the World Health Organization (WHO) petitioned that the National Assembly should issue a resolution banning the import, production, distribution and trading of new e-cigarette and tobacco products in Vietnam.

Hanoi traffic police clamps down on overloaded, makeshift transport vehicles

To maximise incomes and reduce the number of trips they have to take, the drivers often try to load as many bulks as possible for a ride.

Body of Vietnamese sailor killed in Red Sea attack repatriated

The body of Dang Duy Kien, one of the three sailors killed in a missile attack on True Confidence, a Barbados-flagged cargo ship, by Houthi forces off the coast of Yemen on March 6, were brought back to Vietnam on March 24.

Paragliding pilot dies due to error while landing

While preparing to land on an empty lot on the second day of the competition, the paraglider, a male athlete from Hà Nội, suddenly twisted, causing him fall from height to the ground.

Vietnam saves 428,000 kwh of electricity during Earth Hour 2024

Vietnam saved a total of 428,000 kWh of electricity, equivalent to approximately 858.9 million VND (34,675 USD) by switching off the light for one hour on March 23 in response to the Earth Hour 2024.

Young people with outstanding achievements honoured

The Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) held a ceremony in Hanoi on March 23 evening to award young people who obtained outstanding achievements in different fields in 2023.

Finance Ministry probes land lease debts of My Dinh Sports Complex

The complex has leased land without proper permission, disregarding public finance principles and leasing at below-market rates, resulting in significant losses of state funds.

Farmer earns billions of VND from raising fish in tarpaulin-lined tanks

Nguyễn Chí Tâm is one of the pioneers in Cao Lãnh City in implementing a new fish farming model with high efficiency.

Ho Chi Minh City Youth Fest kicks off

The 4th Ho Chi Minh City Youth Fest 2024 opened on March 22 evening with the message “ New generation – Adaptation – Connection and Sharing”.

No Vietnamese casualties reported in Moscow terrorist attack: diplomat

There has not been any information on casualties related to Vietnamese people in the terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow on March 22 evening (local time).

Metro Line 1 requests another timeline extension

The administration pledged to put the project into commercial operation in 2024.

Transport Ministry sets up roadmap to deploy intelligent transportation system

Some routes that were installed with ITS right after completion have promoted efficiency in the management, operation and maintenance process and improved traffic safety.

Vietnam receives US$51.5 million in emission reduction payments

Vietnam has received a US$51.5 million payment for verified emissions reductions for reducing deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) and for enhancing carbon stored in forests through reforestation and afforestation.

Vietnam jumps 11 steps in World Happiness Report 2024

Vietnam has climbed 11 steps from 75th in the previous year’s ranking to 54th in the World Happiness Report 2024.

Ten outstanding young figures in 2023 announced

Winners of the Vietnam Outstanding Young Faces Award 2023 have been announced recently by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee.