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Passenger boat capsizes in Bai Tu Long Bay; one body recovered, one missing

Strong waves caused a passenger boat to sink in Bai Tu Long Bay early on December 7. Rescue teams have recovered one victim, while efforts continue to locate the second.

Single mom drives 8-ton truck, earns enough to feed her 3 children

The single mom, Do Thi May, does many things to earn a living, from selling rice balls and trading scrap metal to driving a truck to deliver products.

Da Nang Airport first in country to introduce fast track service fee in 2025

The service fee for using the priority lane is set at VNĐ100,000 (US$4) per passenger, excluding VAT.

Use of agricultural drones on the rise in the Mekong Delta

Kien Giang Province has more than 690 agricultural drones, with Hòn Đất District leading with 231 units.

Dialogue calls for a stop on dog and cat meat trade

Experts addressed the urgent need to eliminate the dog and cat meat trade in VN at a policy dialogue broadcast by the Vietnam National Assembly Television on December 3.

Food stall owner fined after mass food poisoning with over 340 people sickened

The owner of a food stall in Vũng Tàu city in southern Việt Nam has been fined VNĐ125 million (US$4,900) and suspended for five months after over 340 individuals were affected by food poisoning, including one death, linked to the stall.

Health ministry holds emergency meeting following 4 influenza-related deaths

The meeting included representatives from the Bình Định Department of Health, Bình Định General Hospital where the severe and fatal cases of influenza A/H1N1pdm were treated, and leading health experts from various fields nationwide.

Proposal for motorbike taxi drivers’ operating cards sparks debate

The issue is further complicated by the fact many drivers for ride-hailing operations use their free time to work additional jobs to supplement their income.

PM orders swift response to military exercise accident in Military Region 7

PM Chính expressed condolences and sympathy to the families and relatives of the affected soldiers.

Public Security Ministry prepared to build airport in Bac Ninh

The Mobile Police Command under the Ministry of Public Security recently held a conference to review and implement plans for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Gia Binh Airport Construction Project in Bac Ninh province, northern Vietnam.

Up to 5,000 extra train tickets provided for Tet holidays

The Railway Transport Joint Stock Company will operate an additional 11 trains with 5,000 extra seats to meet the high travel demand during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays 2025.

PM orders development of modern railway systems in major cities

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City must complete their construction master plans and submit to the Prime Minister for consideration before December 25.

Hai Phong plans to build Vietnam’s longest sea-crossing bridge

The northern port city of Hai Phong is planning to construct the longest sea-crossing bridge in Vietnam at a total cost of more than 8.7 trillion VND (342.45 million USD).

Initial information about incident during military drill in Military Region 7

The Military Region 7 organised a defence exercise under harsh weather conditions and in complex terrain from December 1-4.

Vietnam seeks stronger cooperation in hydrometeorological forecasting with Japan

Vietnam seeks Japan's support in transferring technology, solutions, and applications for climate change adaptation, particularly in hydrometeorology, landslide, and flash flood forecasting.

95-year-old Xuan Phuong among BBC’s Top 100 Women making a difference

Vietnamese director Xuan Phuong, 95, has been recognized by the BBC as one of the world’s most inspiring women, highlighting her lifelong dedication to culture, education, and art.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Line 1: Behind the scenes at Long Binh Depot

Metro Line 1 is nearing its December 22 launch, and Long Binh Depot in Thu Duc City is playing a crucial role as the center for train operations and maintenance.

Raising hundreds of ant nests, farmer avoids using chemicals in his orchard

Raising yellow ants to protect pomelo trees from insects and pests, Trinh Dinh Mao, 37, in Thanh Hoa can save tens of millions of dollars on pesticides, and have a clean pomelo orchard by not using chemicals.

Truong My Lan’s death sentence upheld in Van Thinh Phat trial

The court rejected clemency for Truong My Lan, citing the gravity of her crimes, but allowed her seven days to appeal for presidential clemency.

Meteorologists explain persistent fog in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City witnessed a thick blanket of fog on December 3, obscuring landmarks and disrupting visibility across the metropolis.