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New five-year plan forces State agencies to respond to children's voices

La Sơn-Túy Loan Highway suffers erosions in post-Typhoon Trami downpour

At least 2,000 cubic metres of soil and rock have moved along the La Sơn-Túy Loan Highway, which only went into operation in 2022.

Picking up the pieces

Over one month after the devastating flood triggered by Typhoon Yagi, survivors in Làng Nủ Village in Bảo Yên District of the northern Lào Cai Province are still struggling to move on from the loss of their loved ones. The flood levelled almost the entire village and claimed the lives of nearly 70 people. Local authorities and people from all over the country and overseas have tried to help the victims rebuild their lives. Việt Nam News reporters visited the site to report on the situation.

Plan for north central and central coastal regions with vision to 2050

The plan was issued by Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà in the Decision No 1281/QĐ-TTG on Tuesday.

With the nation’s support, a community embarks on the slow path to healing

The peace that once filled this place has not returned yet and may be a long time coming, but as the new village takes shape, residents find strength in knowing that the entire nation stands behind them. Step by step, they move forward, upheld by a spirit of unity and hope

Man detained for sexual assault on 3-year-old girl in Thanh Hoá Province

After initial investigation, the police identified this as a serious case.

Major policy changes set to take effect this November

Several new policies will come into effect in November, including the removal of audio and video oversight for traffic police, a requirement for sufficient funds when buying stocks and significant fines for lawyers who insult judges or prosecutors.

Bình Định proposes pilot project for flying taxis

This innovative mode of transport uses small electric aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing, accommodating up to five passengers. It presents an ideal opportunity for tourists to experience the natural beauty of the area from the air.

Karaoke bar owner sentenced to eight years in prison for deadly fire

A karaoke bar owner has been sentenced to eight years in prison for fire safety violations that caused a fire in Bình Dương Province that killed 32 people two year ago.

Second tunnel of Khe Nét railway renovation project cleared

The railway renovation project in the Khe Nét pass area, part of the Hà Nội-HCM City railway line, began in April 2024, has tunnel with length of 580m and tunnel No. 2 with length of 355m.

Fines for underage driving proposed to increase five-fold

The fine increase is also a form of deterrence and would raise awareness for traffic law compliance, said the deputy head of the Traffic Police Department.

Police expose fake English certificate ring

The exams were held on weekends, and certificates were sold for between VNĐ2.3 million (US$91) and VNĐ18 million ($701) each.

Hà Nội introduces unlimited free bus passes for disabled people, the elderly, poor

Residents of Hà Nội, who contributed to the revolutionary cause, are disabled or elderly will now be able to use free bus passes without any expiry date.

Medical training: High tuition fees, low salary after graduation

Among State-owned healthcare training institutes, HCM City University of Medicine and Pharmacy charges the highest tuition at VNĐ80 million per academic year.

Việt Nam Migration Profile 2023 announced

The Việt Nam Migration Profile 2023 demonstrates the importance of migration data for policy and law making, as well as Việt Nam's continuous efforts in migration governance.

The second facility of the National Children's Hospital is expected to be put into use in Q1 of 2025

The hospital aims to reduce the overload at the National Children's Hospital in downtown Hà Nội and is expected to become a national centre for paediatric medical training.

HCM City strives to complete first metro project in 50 days

The HCM City Urban Railway Management Board (MAUR) launched the Fifty Days and Nights to Complete Metro Line 1 (Bến Thành-Suối Tiên) campaign on October 28.

Learning Vietnamese with friends

Knowing how to speak Vietnamese is always a plus for foreigners living here. Many want to learn Vietnamese to communicate with people and understand local culture. Hanoi Exploring, a small centre for teaching the Vietnamese language offers free classes on Saturday afternoons, where people can learn the language, make friends and simply have fun.

Disbursement progress of ring road project in Cần Thơ City is behind schedule

Most projects are proposed to adjust and supplement the public investment plan for 2024 based on actual implementation, following the schedule set by the project owner.

Child genital reconstruction surgery programme continues mission in Việt Nam

Dozens of children with severe urological birth defects and rare urological conditions in HCM City, Vinh, Hà Nội and Đà Nẵng are receiving free genital surgeries under the ‘Thiện Nhân & Friends’ programme – a project that offers child genital reconstruction surgeries in Việt Nam.