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Đồng Nai honours rain-praying ritual of the S’tiêng
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Stem town
In Hồ Chí Minh City, a science experience centre, designed like a mini ‘technology city’, is turning abstract concepts into hands-on discoveries for children, helping them access real-world applications early on and preparing them for an ever-evolving technological future.
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Việt Nam receives a record-high 6.7 million foreign arrivals in Q1
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More than 300 cats stolen by theft ring, five suspects arrested
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Tourist spends night in forest after Google Maps leads him off-road in Việt Nam
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Vietnamese language contest in Laos strengthens youth ties, bilateral friendship
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Phan Thiết Airport set for construction in late April
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Free cancer screening, health checks to benefit 10,000 people in Hà Nội
Hundreds of doctors and medical staff from central hospitals, armed forces medical units and reputable private healthcare institutions will join the event.
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HCM City to launch $3.7 billion transport projects to boost Long Thành airport connectivity
HCM City will break ground this month on two major infrastructure projects worth more than VNĐ97 trillion (US$3.7 billion) in bid to improve connectivity to Long Thành International Airport and support investment in southern Việt Nam.
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Enhancing digitalisation in workplace safety management
The Month of Action on Occupational Safety and Hygiene in 2006 will take place from May 1 to 31 with the theme Innovating management and improving the effectiveness of occupational safety and health in the digital age.
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HCM City launches third smart city integrated circuit design competition
The Management Board of Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) in HCM City on April 3 launched the third Smart City Integrated Circuit Design Competition 2026, aiming to nurture young talent and promote green semiconductor solutions for sustainable urban development.
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New recycling station uses digital tracking to optimise waste management
By utilising standardised and transparent data, the MRF acts as more than just a recovery site; it serves as a digital link that optimises the "sorting–collection–recycling" chain.
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No plan to merge April-May holidays into extended break
Authorities have confirmed that 2026 public holiday schedule will remain unchanged, dismissing reports of a possible working-day swap to create a nine-day break around the April–May holiday period.
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Tây Ninh asserts role as strategic connectivity hub
With strong growth recorded in the first quarter of this year, Tây Ninh Province is shedding its long standing image as a remote border locality and emerging as a strategic trading gateway and a dynamic growth pole in the southeastern region.
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Việt Nam launches programme to attract foreign, overseas Vietnamese scholars
The Prime Minister has signed Decision No. 530/QĐ-TTg approving a national programme to attract foreign experts and overseas Vietnamese (OV) scholars to teach, conduct research and work at Việt Nam’s higher education and vocational training institutions.
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Quảng Ninh launches round-the-clock medical service on Hạ Long Bay
The northern province of Quảng Ninh has officially deployed round-the-clock medical teams on Hạ Long Bay starting April 2 to provide immediate first aid and handle health emergencies for tourists.
