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National Forestry Planning announced

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has set a target of reaching a stable national forest cover rate of 42-43%, focusing on improving forest quality by 2030.

Infamous drug lord Oanh 'Ha' leads million-dollar drug trafficking ring

Investigators have uncovered that the drug trafficking operation led by infamous crime boss Vu Hoang Oanh, known as Oanh 'Ha', handled approximately 1,400 billion VND (over $57 million) worth of drugs.

Ministry of Transport demands accountability for Hue's recurring train incidents

After six consecutive train derailments in Hue, the Ministry of Transport has ordered the Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) to take full responsibility should further incidents occur in Phu Loc district, Thua Thien Hue Province.

10-minute search for Rolex: How Noi Bai Airport’s ‘eagle eyes’ saved the day

At Noi Bai Airport, a Rolex watch valued at $25,000 fell from the second floor to the first floor through a small gap. The owner searched in vain, but the security camera captured the entire incident.

Foreigners behind online gambling operations in Vietnam, police report

Ho Chi Minh City Police have revealed that foreign individuals are leading online gambling activities in Vietnam, coordinating and directing operations in a hierarchical model through cyberspace.

Quang Ninh’s 'green lung' devastated after Typhoon Yagi

With more than 117,000 hectares of forest damaged and losses exceeding 6.4 trillion VND, Quang Ninh faces immense challenges in recovering from Typhoon Yagi and preventing future wildfires.

Noi Bai Airport battles bird strikes, safety hazards with 48 incidents in 2024

With bird strikes accounting for 16 of the 48 safety incidents at Noi Bai Airport in 2024, aviation authorities continue to implement control measures to protect flight operations.

Flood aftermath: peach garden owners in Hanoi struggle to restore their orchards

After the floodwaters receded, peach farmers in Phu Thuong and Nhat Tan (Hanoi) are racing to save their orchards, but high restoration costs are adding to their burdens.

The box-like houses in a small alley in HCM City neighborhood

The small alley at No 24 Thu Khoa Huan street in district 1, HCM City, which has existed since the French colonial period, shows a clear contrast between the modern, spacious houses on one side and tiny houses on the other.

The craft village in HCM City where every worker has scars

A craft village located in the heart of HCM City for many years provided the livelihood for hundreds of households whose workers bear scars on their bodies from the hard work.

Quang Binh removes cracked 300-ton boulder threatening Phong Nha residents

A 300-ton boulder with a significant crack was successfully demolished using explosives in Phong Nha, Quang Binh province, after authorities evacuated residents to ensure their safety.

Three breakthroughs to transform Hanoi’s transport infrastructure

Key projects such as ring roads and highways, along with the construction of new bridges, are expected to boost regional connectivity and promote the growth of satellite towns.

Drug lord and 34 accomplices to face trial for smuggling over 626kg of drugs

A 67-year-old woman is to face trial accused of being a kingpin in an international drugs smuggling gang.

Huge opportunities with North-South high-speed rail

The Ministry of Transport proposes a design speed of 350 km/h, a total length of 1,541 km, twin tracks, a gauge of 1,435 mm, and an estimated cost of US$67.34 billion for the mega project.

Over 51 million workers employed in first nine months

In the third quarter of 2024, the labour force aged 15 and above reached 52.7 million, an increase of 114,100 people compared to the previous quarter and 238,800 people year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Twin brothers in Dak Lak celebrate weddings together on the same day

Twin brothers in Dak Lak recently got married on the same day, creating a unique celebration with two beautiful brides and a shared wedding ceremony.

Five arrested in Thanh Hoa human trafficking case, 58 female employees rescued

Authorities in Thanh Hoa have successfully dismantled a human trafficking ring, rescuing 58 female employees, including 12 minors, who were illegally detained at the G7 karaoke complex.

Foreign national caught stealing money with clever 'magic trick' in HCM City

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have charged an Iranian man who used a 'magic trick' to steal money from a Russian couple at a local store.

Youth need to study AI, blockchain and coding to get good jobs

AI (artificial intelligence) and blockchain skills will offer workers privileges in the labor market, as English and office informatics skills did 10-20 years ago, labor experts say.

National celebration marks 70 years of Hanoi's liberation

This morning, a national ceremony was held at the National Conference Center to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Hanoi's liberation.