HCM City tightens oversight on food safety

The HCM City Inter-agency Steering Committee on Food Safety on Thursday kicked off the 2026 Food Safety Action Month, focusing on enhanced oversight and the strict prosecution of food safety violations.

Đà Nẵng to upgrade international airport entrance traffic

The central city has approved a sponsorship plan on upgrading a 1.5km road section connecting Nguyễn Văn Linh Street and the International Airport with an investment of VNĐ19.8 billion (nearly US$800,000) by the Đà Nẵng International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company (AHT).

Hà Nội to pilot AI cameras at food safety hotspots

The cameras will be deployed at centralised slaughterhouses, wholesale markets and street food areas, with the ability to operate round-the-clock and automatically detect violations, enabling timely and accurate enforcement.

HCM City orders clearer rules on apartment parking areas

Authorities in Việt Nam’s commercial hub HCM City have ordered property developers to clearly define and disclose parking areas in apartment buildings, aiming to reduce frequent disputes with residents over ownership and usage rights.

National foreign language proficiency framework issued

For certain languages with distinct characteristics, such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, the circular allows the use of proficiency frameworks issued by the respective countries to ensure alignment with linguistic features and international practices.

Two fishermen on sunken boat rescued

A rescued speed boat from Đà Nẵng City’s Border Guard force saved a sunken fishing boat with two fishermen at sea, four miles off the coast of Thăng Trường commune, bringing the two victims to the coast at evening of April 15.

Việt Nam pledges to make efforts to ensure APEC 2027's successful organisation

Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyễn Minh Hằng, Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the National Committee for APEC 2027 said that over nearly four decades of development, APEC has affirmed its position as a leading economic forum in the Asia-Pacific, making significant contributions to regional peace, stability and prosperity.

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