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Finding true love in Vietnam

There are many reasons people decide to pack their bags and move permanently to Vietnam.

Up to 120,000 job vacancies available in Hanoi in Q1/2024

Enterprises in Hanoi need to recruit from 100,000-120,000 workers in the first quarter of 2024.

Ministry aims to complete procedures to launch 19 transport projects in 2024

The Ministry of Transport said it will strive to complete procedures for 19 transport projects to start construction in 2024.

Vietnam celebrates first successful delivery after foetal heart surgery

In a historic medical breakthrough, Vietnam witnessed the first successful delivery of a baby over three weeks after having undergone foetal heart surgery.

DRVN works with US firm to improve road traffic safety in Vietnam

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation to improve road traffic safety in Vietnam in the 2024 – 2026 period was signed between the Department of Roads of Vietnam (DRVN) under the Ministry of Transport and 3M Corporation of the US.

Call for stricter penalties for drink driving

The implementation of the Law on Prevention and Control of the Harmful Effects of Alcohol and Beer, particularly through Decree 100/2020/ND-CP, has yielded positive results in enhancing road safety, however challenges remain.

Speed limit on 4-lane expressways to increase to 90km per hour

According to reports from the Project Management Boards (PMUs) and the departments of transport managing the expressways, after a period of exploitation and monitoring, traffic is initially stable.

HCM City braces for traffic congestion around airport amid Tet rush

HCM City and aviation authorities have taken a number of measures to ensure security and ease congestion at Tan Son Nhat International Airport before, during and after the Tet (Lunar New Year) rush in February.

Many air, rail tickets sold out for Tet, road transport still available

To meet the increased travel demand during the Lunar New Year peak period, airlines have proactively added aircraft on many routes, and scheduled more flights in early morning and night hours.

Overseas Vietnamese join Tết celebrations around the world

On Sunday afternoon, at the headquarters of the Vietnamese Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium, the General Association of Vietnamese people in Belgium organised the event "Wrapping green chưng cake, welcoming spring as you wish".

Hanoi pilots separate cycle lane to reduce environmental pollution

The administration of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, has decided to build a cycle lane on a trial basis in an effort to reduce environmental pollution and create a new green tourism product.

Workers wait for Tết bonuses with bated breath amid economic woes

Many businesses plan to pay much lower rates than in previous years due to the economic situation.

Hanoi restaurants commit to taking action against consumption of dog, cat meat

Soi Dog International Foundation and Intelligentmedia launched a two-year sustainable food system campaign, with a particular focus on eliminating dog and cat meat from social daily food habits and practices.

Hanoi Spring Press Festival opens today

The annual festival is a significant occasion to commemorate the country and Hanoi’s accomplishments while promoting publication in the year to come.

Vietnam, China to establish railway connection next year

Vietnam Railway Authority is working with its Chinese counterpart to create a standard gauge rail link between the two nations in Lao Cai Province.

Airplane, train tickets almost sold out, bus seats available as Tet nears

Just 10 days left to the Lunar New Year (Tet), almost all airplane and train tickets on key routes for this occasion have been sold out, while there is not a lack of means of road transport.

HCM City to adjust bus routes during Tet holiday

The adjustment of bus routes will start from January 31 to February 19.

Binh Duong flower village in full bloom ahead of New Year

The flower garden in Tan Ba street in the southern province of Binh Duong has begun to bloom as the flower market serves customers ahead of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Cancer screening model using AI to be deployed in Vietnam

An agreement signing ceremony to deploy the Nura general health check model, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, took place on Saturday afternoon in Hanoi.

Six new public parks proposed in HCM City

The HCMC Department of Construction has proposed creating six new parks within the city, which have a combined land area of 800 hectares.