Việt Nam News

The merger of HCM City with Bình Dương and Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu provinces has created a “mega-city” of 6,773 square kilometres, reshaping the southern supply chain with an economy that now contributes about one quarter of Việt Nam’s gross domestic product (GDP).

The HCM City - Trung Lương - Mỹ Thuận Expressway expansion project, aimed at reducing traffic congestion, is scheduled to begin in December and be completed in 2028.

One of the most notable provisions of Politburo Resolution 71 is an unprecedented policy framework for teachers, designed to address the persistent bottleneck of teacher shortages.

Việt Nam has unveiled a decree outlining how chief master planners and chief architects will be appointed to spearhead national programmes in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

The Việt Nam National Authority of Tourism said the August surge, despite being the traditional low season for international travel, reflected clear signs of recovery and growth in inbound markets.

At a ceremony held on Friday in Nội Bài Commune, the Hà Nội People’s Committee, the city’s Transport Project Management Board, and the Hà Nội Belt Road 4 Expressway JSC jointly broke ground for Component 3 of the project.

The urban railway line No 5 will be funded entirely by the city budget, with a total investment of VNĐ65.4 trillion (US$2.46 billion).

Hà Nội has been given until October 30 to remove all parking lots within road protection zones as part of an urgent safety push following the Vĩnh Tuy Bridge fire.

It was the first day back in class for schoolchildren nationwide. Millions of children returned for the new school year, eager to hook-up with their friends and get back into learning mode. We caught up with some very excited pupils at one school in Hà Nội as lessons began.

Việt Nam is currently outpacing other Southeast Asian destinations such as the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân highlighted their decades of contributions, from organising international scientific conferences and founding the International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE) to supporting disadvantaged children and students.

The National Day holiday highlighted Việt Nam’s growing appeal as a safe and adaptable destination, laying a positive foundation for the year’s final months.

Côn Đảo Island now has access to electricity from the national grid, bettering the lives of locals in HCM City’s special zone.

Nearly 88,000 gaming account credentials associated with Việt Nam were compromised in 2024, according to Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence.

Lê Lợi Street, Sài Gòn Ward, will be closed to traffic from September 5 to 8 to facilitate the Viet Nam – US Friendship Festival

Officially initiated on August 13 in Hà Nội, the programme quickly drew strong nationwide support.

The War Remnants Museum in HCM City held a ceremony to celebrate its 50th anniversary, underlining its role as a key cultural and educational site that promotes peace and friendship.

The gang are believed to have charged each migrant around VNĐ532 million (US$20,000) for the crossing where they would be hidden in a dummy load in the back of a lorry until arrival in the UK.