Việt Nam News

HCM City eyes $6.4b auction of canal land

HCM City expects to auction VNĐ164 trillion (US$6.4 billion) of land near canals after relocating residents currently occupying the areas by 2030.

Students create electricity from footsteps

With a passion for science, two teenage students in Ninh Thuận southern province have successfully created a model 'Generating electricity from footsteps'.

Three hospitals in HCMC to offer all-round support for abused children

HCM City will offer comprehensive support for abused children and those with rape-caused pregnancies at three hospitals with the entire gamut of treatment, counselling and protection services.

Restaurant in Nha Trang fined for overcharging Chinese tourists during Tết holiday

A Vietnamese restaurant in the central coastal city of Nha Trang has been fined VNĐ96.5 million (US$3,780) for overcharging Chinese tourists during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Vietnam News Agency’s southern branch collaborates with Hùng Vương University of HCM City

Việt Nam News Agency's Southern branch signed a partnership agreement with Hùng Vương University (DHV) of HCM City for educational collaboration and media promotion.

Đỗ Đức Duy appointed to lead new Agriculture and Environment Ministry

The newly formed Agriculture and Environment Ministry’s structure has been streamlined from 53 units to 30, making it one of the most consolidated government bodies.

Ninh Thuận to prioritise food safety in 2025

As 2025 marks a year of significant political and economic events in the province, ensuring food safety remains a top priority for Ninh Thuận.

Tiền Giang increases vocational training for rural labourers

Tiền Giang Province is enhancing vocational skills for rural labourers to help them have stable jobs and incomes.

One man’s quest to keep a language alive

Ninh was shocked to learn that only 19 people in the province could write the script, most of whom were elderly veterans or cultural artisans.

HCM City strengthens healthcare system with new medical hubs

Associate Professor Dr Tăng Chí Thượng, Director of the city’s Department of Health, said the healthcare strategy focuses on three key clusters offering medical specialisms.

Cases of parasitic diseases increase with lack of public vigilance

Soil-transmitted worm diseases have decreased recently, but parasitic diseases are on the rise, such as dog and cat roundworms, large and small liver flukes and pork and beef tapeworms.

HCM City strengthens regulation of villa management, use

HCM City has established a comprehensive framework for the management of villas, aimed at ensuring efficient and sustainable utilisation of this valuable asset.

Over 60 per cent of passengers on Nhổn-Hà Nội Station metro use monthly passes

The Nhổn - Hà Nội Station metro’s elevated section spans 8.5 kilometres and began commercial operations on August 8, 2024.

Contest showcases mastery in tray seedling transplanting, rice transplanter

The event saw participation from 12 teams representing 10 districts, including Phú Xuyên, Ứng Hòa, Thường Tín, Thạch Thất, Mê Linh, Đông Anh, Sóc Sơn, Quốc Oai, Phúc Thọ, and Ba Vì.

No immediate takeover of issuing driving licences: Ministry of Public Security

Once the change happens, citizens will be able to submit applications for new or to renew driving licences at local police offices in communes, wards and townships.

Four charged with human trafficking after allegedly luring victims to Cambodia

Only after his father sent an additional VNĐ131 million ($5,127) to his purported captors was Q. released and returned to Việt Nam.

Driving licence issuance transfers to Ministry of Public Security

Any applications submitted from February 19 onwards will fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Public Security.

Resettlement housing left to rot amid rising property prices

In Hà Nội and HCM City, nearly 18,000 resettlement apartments remain vacant or are being used inefficiently, leading to the decay of entire infrastructure systems.