Ministry drafts roadmap to phase out polluting vehicles
Cars in Hà Nội and HCM City manufactured from 2017 will need to meet Level 4 emission standards by January 2027, under a draft roadmap proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Eight decades of memory: historic season inspires youth
Hà Nội is not only a city of memories but also a city of the future — where youths confidently commit and dedicate themselves, following in the footsteps of their predecessors to continue writing new chapters, building a beautiful, civilised and modern capital worthy of being the heart of the whole country.
Việt Nam Railways proposes major industrial complex to boost rail manufacturing
The major industrial complex project carries an estimated initial investment of over VNĐ17.5 trillion (US$665 million) on an area of 250 hectares.
PM directs preparations in Nghệ An as Typhoon Kajiki looms
Typhoon Kajiki is expected to make landfall in central Việt Nam at around noon on Monday.
Vietnam Airlines adjusts flight schedules on August 24-25 due to Typhoon Kajiki
The airline said it will continue to closely monitor the storm and provide regular updates through its website, social media accounts, and customer messages via phone and email.
Heavy rain and flooding forecast due to approaching typhoon
The typhoon is strengthening and moving very quickly, with a speed of about 25km per hour, towards Việt Nam's central region.
Truck collision causes 5-km traffic jam at HCM City gateway
Traffic at one of HCM City’s busiest gateways was gridlocked for hours on Sunday (Aug 24) morning after two trucks collided and overturned, blocking multiple lanes.
HCM City police bust laughing gas supply ring to Bùi Viện Street
The suspects confessed that the sale of laughing gas was carried out in an organised process: staff would take customer orders, servers would fill balloons with N₂O and bring them to the tables, and payments were recorded via software by table.
Central localities ban vessels from going to sea as Storm Kajiki approaches
Central coastal provinces have banned vessels from going to sea as Storm Kajiki, the fifth storm in the East Sea this year, threatens Việt Nam with strong winds, heavy rains and dangerous seas.
Nationwide environmental protection campaign launched
A nationwide campaign to protect the environment was launched in Hà Nội on August 23, aiming to mobilise communities across Việt Nam for weekly clean-up drives and sustainable living.
Thủ Đức General Hospital unveils new brand identity
Thủ Đức General Hospital in HCM City on August 23 officially introduced its new brand identity and welfare initiatives to enhance healthcare services and community support.
Hà Nội traffic adjusted for second full-dress National Day parade rehearsal
The Hà Nội police on August 23 announced traffic adjustments to help residents proactively avoid congestion during the second full rehearsal for the military parade and march celebrating the eightieth anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and National Day (September 2).
Trade ministry drafts incentives to boost rooftop solar adoption
Under the plan, households installing rooftop solar systems would be eligible for short-term commercial loans in Vietnamese đồng at preferential interest rates for up to three years.
Nutrition clubs assist Thanh Hóa parents
A community-based knowledge sharing model has been run by World Vision International in Việt Nam for several years, helping primary caretakers take good care of their children.
Digital transformation a key driver for nation
From e-commerce and finance to education and healthcare, digital tools and platforms are improving efficiency, enhancing services and creating new opportunities for growth.
PM urges equal access to education – training
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on August 22 stressed the need to ensure equal access to education and training while chairing a national conference reviewing the 2024–2025 academic year and outlining tasks for 2025–2026.
Press centre opens in Hà Nội for exhibition on 80-year journey
The press centre for the exhibition on 80 years of national achievements was inaugurated in Hà Nội on August 22, a tribute to the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).
Politburo’s Resolution 66 empowers Việt Nam to "go very far, very fast": scholar
Politburo’s Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW on the reform of law making and enforcement processes can enable Việt Nam to “advance very far, very strongly” in the years ahead, said Prof. Vũ Minh Khương from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore.
Seminar addresses urgent need to combat air pollution
To address the growing issue of air pollution in Việt Nam, it is essential to take urgent and robust actions to reduce net emissions and prevent harmful consequences, a seminar heard in HCM City.
A journey through the cosmos
Opening on August 21, the Space Museum is one of the Việt Nam National Space Centre’s landmark projects celebrating the 80th National Day and the 50th anniversary of the Việt Nam Academy of Science and Technology. Inspired by the universe, it promises to be an unmissable destination for all space lovers!
