August Revolution: Fighting for freedom

The August Revolution was one of the greatest landmarks in modern Việt Nam’s history, formally marking the end of French colonialism and the beginning of an independent Vietnam. Meet 94-year-old Lê Đức Vân, one of the key people behind the make-or-break events in Hà Nội.

HCM City cuts costs for first BRT route

Investment for HCM City’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route extending 25km between the city’s eastern and western sections has been cut by US$13 million to $143 million by the municipal People’s Committee.

Violators who enter city illegally may be sued by HCM City

To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, HCM City Police should work with the People's Court to sue individuals who illegally enter the city, the chairman of the city People’s Committee, Nguyễn Thành Phong, said at a meeting with district authorities on Monday.

Hà Nội urges COVID-19 preventive measures

Hà Nội authorities on Tuesday issued an urgent dispatch, asking for serious implementation of COVID-19 prevention and control measures following new cases of community transmission discovered in the capital city.

Twenty-nine more COVID-19 patients recover

Twenty-nine patients with COVID-19 were given the all-clear and released from treatment facilities in central Đà Nẵng City and Thừa Thiên-Huế Province on Tuesday.

Kiên Giang maps out marine-economy plan

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Kiên Giang has been developing a sustainable marine economy in recent years by taking steps to increase the output and value of its marine-based products.

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