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From a poor province, Son La becomes Vietnam’s 'agricultural phenomenon'

Son La has risen from a poor province to become an "agricultural phenomenon" of Vietnam, which ranks second in fruit growing area.

Fully automatic check-in and boarding processes proposed for domestic flights

A proposal has been submitted to the Ministry of Transport to approve the use of biometrics and the population database, citizen identification and e-authentication for domestic flights.

Stunting, underweight rates among ethnic minority children remain high

The rates of stunting and underweight among children aged under five in ethnic groups in Vietnam remain at 31.4% and 21% respectively, according to the National Institute of Nutrition.

HCM City developing green corridor along Saigon River

In mid-December 2023, the Regional Planning Appraisal Council under the Ministry of Planning and Investment formally endorsed the Southeast Regional Planning until 2030, with a vision to 2050.

Hanoi-HCMC becomes top four busiest domestic routes

The Vietnam Aviation Administration has reported that Hanoi - HCM City route has consistently ranked among the top four busiest domestic routes in the world.

Workers with doctorate earn up to VND30 million a month

Recruitment units offer maximum monthly pay of VND30 million to employees with a doctorate, and VND15 million to those with a bachelor’s degree.

VN, Laos, and Cambodia Buddhist leaders vow to promote peace, harmony

The Buddhist Leaders’ Conference has the goal of promoting traditional relationships, solidarity and co-operation in Buddhism between the three countries.

People still underestimate pre-marital health checks

Vietnamese people still underestimate pre-marital screening program - a medical examination for couples who are about to get married.

Worst fires and explosions in Vietnam in 2023

The nation saw over 1,900 serious fire incidents between October 1, 2022, and September 30, killing a total of 144 people and injuring a further 113 others, including 93 major cases causing significant loss of life and property.

Hanoi plans to lease out street pavements next year | DTiNews

Hanoi authorities are considering plans to collect fees on pavement and road usage from January next year.

Biometric authentication continues to be applied for air passengers

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has asked for continuing the application of biometric authentication for air passengers.

Local authorities want to collect emission fees from cars, motorbikes

Many localities have proposed adding transport vehicles to the list of subjects required to pay environmental protection fees.

HCM City hosts 2nd Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Buddhist Summit

The second Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Buddhist Summit opened in Ho Chi Minh City on December 25.

Appeal hearing opens for 21 defendants in repatriation flight case

The 21 defendants who filed for appeal include former public officers and business executives.

Violations found in solar power planning that caused overloads in power grid

The actual invested capacity of grid-connected solar power was 8,642 MW by the end of 2020, more than 10 times the approved capacity in the revised PDP7 (850 MW) and even over twice the planned capacity until 2025 (4,000 MW).

Vietnam has first more than US$41 million from selling forest carbon credits

This is the first agreement on emission reduction to be successfully implemented in Vietnam, contributing to forest management and protection and improving people’s lives.

Deputy PM approves project to build National Statistical Database

The project is expected to bring the country’s statistics to an advanced level in the ASEAN region by 2030, becoming a modern statistical system in the world by 2045.

Vietnam hoped to become healthcare destination

Thanks to significant achievements in medicine, increasing quality, and reasonable costs of medical examination and treatment services, Vietnam's healthcare establishments have attracted more and more foreign patients.

Unleashing resources for development in northern midlands and mountainous region

To develop the northern midlands and mountainous region, it is necessary to identify the strengths and characteristics of natural resources to find distinct values and build a sustainable development strategy.

Regulatory measures needed to address internal migration challenges in VN

Since 2000, the number of internal migrants has grown along with the economic development and the shift in economic structure, from agriculture to industries and services.