Road violation fine via monitoring devices starts in May

Surveillance cameras and speed monitoring devices installed along the Hà Nội-Lào Cai and  Pháp Vân-Cầu Giẽ-Ninh Bình expressways will start recording violations on May 1 and July 1 respectively, according to Transport Deputy Minister Nguyễn Hồng Trường.

MARD launches national movement to protect dykes

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has launched a national programme promoting the involvement of all levels of authorities and society in the protection of dykes across  the country.

Students ask for access to research

Students, especially those attending private schools and centres for continuing education in HCM City, face difficulties accessing research facilities and applying their research findings in practical settings.

Tây Ninh border gate to expand

The Tây Ninh Province People’s Committee has announced that the auxiliary border gate Chàng Riệc located in the province’s Tân Biên District has been officially upgraded to a main border gate.

Video contest on LGBT issues opens

A video contest about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues, entitled “No limited love,” was launched today in Hà Nội.

Long An told to resolve IP fee dispute

Deputy PM Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has urged the southern province of Long An to resolve a dispute about maintenance fees between an industrial park developer and companies operating in the park.

Low-clearance bridges risk collapse

About 251 bridges nationwide are facing the risk of collapse from collision with waterway vehicles because of their low clearance heights, the Việt Nam Inland Waterways Administration (Viwa) said.

VEC cracks down on overloaded vehicles

The Việt Nam Expressway Service Joint Stock Company (VEC) refused to provide services to about 2,800 overloaded vehicles, mostly trucks, in the first quarter this year, a VEC report said.

“Scrap villages” might explode in Hà Nội

Scrap dealers show few signs of fear or increased vigilance after the explosion last week. But local residents are worried that they may be the victims of a fire or explosion caused by the scrap houses someday.

HCM City target youth for business startup hub

The Việt Nam Youth Federation in HCM City, the Việt Nam National Students Association in the City and the HCM City Young Businesspeople Association (YBA) on Sunday launched a business startup programme for youth, targeting to stimulate entrepreneurship among young people in the city.

HCMC District 1 set to be repaved

HCM City’s District 1 has just announced a plan to replace its entire street pavement with luxurious granite slabs estimated to cost roughly VNĐ1 trillion (US$44.4 million).

Aging population to pose challenges

Việt Nam’s aging population is growing quickly, and the nation faces pressing challenges in managing the burgeoning demographic, according to a World Bank report released yesterday.

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