Hà Nội needs US$37 billion to finance metro line expansion plan
The first phase, to 2030, will see about 97km of metro line constructed for $14.6 billion. The second phase, from 2030 to 2035, will add another 301km, requiring $22.5 billion.
HCM City declares measles outbreak amid rising cases
Statistics from HCM City Centre for Disease Control showed that in the past week, the city recorded 85 cases of fever accompanied by rash with 20 cases confirmed to be measles.
Pilot programme of Judicial Records issuance via the VNeID app expanded from October 1
The Prime Minister has approved the Ministry of Justice's proposal to expand the pilot programme for issuing judicial records through the VNeID application nationwide, from October 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Đắk Nông traffic accident kills one, injures another
A traffic accident between a bus and a truck left a person dead and another seriously injured in Đắk Nông Province's Đắk Song District during the early morning of August 27.
Int'l passenger volume via airports sees strong growth, domestic volume declines
The aviation transportation output for the first eight months has maintained good growth, while the domestic market has seen a slight decline, the international market has grown strongly.
Việt Nam on right track to have IUU yellow card removed, says ISEAS expert
Dr. Nguyễn Khắc Giang, a Visiting Fellow at the Việt Nam Studies Programme of the Singapore-based ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, speaks to Vietnam News Agency about Việt Nam’s efforts to remove the 'yellow card' imposed by the European Commission for illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
Cyberattacks targeting personal information increased by 50 per cent: experts
In the first six months of 2024, the number of stolen personal information records increased by 50 per cent compared to the same period in 2023.
Voters petition to have more days off as national holidays
Voters from several provinces would like more days off to mark National Day and the Điện Biên Phủ Victory.
ACV proposes using own funds to build 2nd runway at new airport
They say it is essential for airports to have additional runways to prevent entire operations from being disrupted in case of an accident or malfunctions on the first runway.
Man in Hà Tĩnh Province sentenced to 6 years in jail for anti-State propaganda
Sang was previously sentenced to four years in prison by the People's Court of Gia Lai Province for embezzlement of assets at the Việt Nam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Bank’s Branch in Chu Pah District.
No change to family tax deduction rate for now: finance ministry
The statement was issued in a written response to recommendations from voters of Bình Định, Hà Giang, Thái Nguyên, Trà Vinh, Tuyên Quang and Tây Ninh provinces regarding personal income tax.
Boosting made-in-Việt Nam patents
The surge in patent applications is a promising indicator that research from institutions and universities is increasingly aligning with the practical needs of society.
HCM City eyes breakthrough strategy for strong growth in next five years
HCM City is seeking a breakthrough strategy to drive socio-economic growth in the next five years.
Việt Nam seeks to streamline mineral resource management with new law
The draft law was previously discussed at the 7th session of the National Assembly (NA) and was being refined based on input from various ministries and stakeholders.
Woman contracts five dangerous parasites from eating raw vegs
Doctors attributed the infections to her regular consumption of raw vegetables, which can serve as a breeding ground for parasites.
Details about Ring Road 5 in the capital region include requests for central funding, according to documents
The People's Committee of Bắc Giang Province sent a document to the Prime Minister proposing the allocation of central funding to implement the construction of Ring Road 5 through Bắc Giang and Thái Nguyên Provinces before 2030.
Health ministry proposes 100% insurance coverage for cancer, strokes under new amendments
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has unveiled a proposal in its latest draft amendment to the Law on Health Insurance (HI) that would provide 100 per cent coverage for patients diagnosed with rare and serious illnesses, including cancer, stroke and paralysis.
Low wages, high costs force tough family decisions
According to a recent survey conducted by the Institute for Workers and Trade Unions, wages are a key factor in marriage and childbirth decisions.
Hà Nội brings agricultural policies into practical production
The digital transformation and incorporation of technology into agricultural production is an inevitable trend, helping to increase productivity, improve product quality and reduce costs.
Couples should marry before age of 30, have children early: Health minister
The total fertility rate nationwide is showing a downward trend below the replacement level, from 2.11 children per woman in 2021 to 2.01 children per woman in 2022 and 1.96 children per woman last year. It was the lowest decline since 2006 and is forecast to continue.
