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Defence cooperation remains key pillar of Việt Nam–Laos special ties
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A multi-function metro concept
A Vietnamese developer has unveiled a pilot metro model that combines transport infrastructure, commercial space and social housing in a single corridor. The company says the concept could slash construction costs, accelerate metro development and help address the shortage of affordable housing in major cities.
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Takeda Viet Nam Named No.1 Best Workplaces™ 2026, Reflecting a 245-Year Values-Driven Legacy
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VEPH launches nationwide writing contest on school memories and books
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Relocation of Hà Nội Station requires thorough assessment: Deputy PM
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Cần Thơ puts more than 700 social housing units into use
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HCM City creates dual shield to protect residents from dengue fever
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Australian national detained over Đà Nẵng café rampage
A foreign national has been charged with causing public disorder after going on a destructive rampage through a café in central Đà Nẵng, smashing phones and furniture and leaving customers and staff fleeing into the street.
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Việt Nam proposes new vegetable safety standard to cut costs for farmers
A proposed national standard for vegetable production aims to bridge the gap between rigorous food safety requirements and the practical capacity of smallholder farmers, offering a simpler and more affordable compliance framework.
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NA leader calls for long-term strategy on voluntary blood donation
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn on June 9 emphasised the need for the development of a long-term strategy for voluntary blood donation, ensuring a stable and sustainable blood supply while further promoting humanitarian values across society.
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Northern regions face 80mm rainfall warning as cold air sweeps
Cold air sweeping across northern Việt Nam has triggered heavy rain, plunging temperatures by up to 10 degrees Celsius and prompting warnings of intense rainfall exceeding 80mm within three hours across the North and North Central regions.
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No reports of Vietnamese casualties in Philippines earthquake, tsunami: Embassy
The embassy said there are not many Vietnamese nationals living in the affected area. It is closely monitoring the situation and stands ready to provide citizen protection assistance if necessary.
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ASEAN mayors share digital citizen system that puts people at centre
Hà Nội is studying the development of a digital twin of the city, allowing major policy decisions and urban projects to be simulated and their impacts assessed more thoroughly before implementation.
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Vietnamese Embassy in Israel urges citizens to enhance safety measures
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has urged citizens to remain alert and strictly follow local security instructions as hostilities between Israel and Iran continue to escalate.
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ASEAN Secretary-General calls on cities to use technology wisely to leave no neighbourhood behind
The world's most livable cities of the future will not necessarily be the most technology advanced, they will be the ones using technology wisely to reduce inequality, strengthen communities, and leave no neighborhood behind.
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Worker health check-ups reach 70% of employers nationwide: minister
The Ministry of Health said that employers have generally been proactive in providing periodic health check-ups for workers in line with current regulations. However, implementation remains uneven, according to Minister of Health Đào Hồng Lan.
