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Pre-hospital emergency care system to be launched nationwide

HCM City honours 14 outstanding young citizens in 2023

Fourteen outstanding young citizens of HCM City in 2023 have been honoured by the city’s Hồ Chí Minh Communist Youth Union.

HCM City’s 10 outstanding achievements in 2023

The HCM City Department of Information and Communications has announced the city’s 10 outstanding achievements in 2023, a year for improving the efficiency of public services and investment environment, promoting administrative reforms and economic growth, and ensuring social security.

Chinese and Korean guests account for 43 per cent of foreign visitors in Việt Nam

International arrivals to Việt Nam in 2023 reached 70 per cent compared to 2019. By continent, the tourist markets from Oceania and the Americas showed the best recovery rate.

Đà Nẵng Airport's International Terminal rated Five Stars to Skytrax Standards

This certification came nine months after the Đà Nẵng City-based airport receiving a 4-star rating from Skytrax thanks to its efforts in improving facilities and services to enhance passenger experience.

Vietnamese Government, JICA signs $292m ODA loan for Bến Thành - Suối Tiên urban railway line

The construction of the urban railway’s line will alleviate traffic congestion and air pollution while encouraging regional economic development.

Vietnamese military doctor treats Laos’ disadvantaged patients

Dr Nguyễn Việt Đức often visits every family to talk to the villagers, examines them and provides free medicine.

Preserving cultural heritage, generating sustainable development

Ninh Bình is the first and the only locality in Việt Nam to hold “double” UNESCO titles with its Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex – a mixed Cultural and Natural Heritage of the World.

Employment numbers rise but labour market quality yet to improve: GSO

Việt Nam’s labour force (aged 15 and above) in 2023 counts for 52.4 million people.

Policy changes in foreign labour recruitment, residence registration, government bond issuance to take effect in January

According to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, the country counted more than 130,500 active foreign workers as of August 2023.

Life insurance firms misleading clients set for big fines

Life insurance companies could be fined up to VNĐ100 million for providing "incorrect advice intentionally" under a decree proposed by the Ministry of Finance.

Thừa Thiên-Huế to reduce plastic waste, develop sustainable tourism

This is the first community tourism destination in Huế to eliminate plastic items and reduce plastic waste. Nearly 20 tourist supply centres in the village committed to implement plastic reduction solutions.

Construction begins on Đồng Đăng-Trà Lĩnh Expressway project

The four-lane route, which connects the northern provinces of Lạng Sơn and Cao Bằng, is expected to be in operation around the end of 2025 or early 2026..

Kinh tế & Đô Thị newspaper receives first-class labour medal

On the morning of December 29, 2023 in Hà Nội, the Kinh Tế & Đô Thị Newspaper organised a ceremony to receive the First-Class Labour Medal and commemorate the 25th anniversary of the publication of its first issue on January 1, 1999.

Controlling plant varieties for sustainable development of Việt Nam's crop industry

Many individuals and organisations have conducted self-declared circulation of plant varieties that do not belong to the main plant species under State management.

Passengers to increase 300-350% during Tết’s peak travel period

Hà Nội Transport Station Joint Stock Company said it expects to use around 2,500 additional vehicles for the Tết holiday period.

Biggest HIV/AIDS treatment hospital in Việt Nam – peaceful and humane house

Many patients came here with their health exhausted, but with their own efforts day by day and the wholehearted care of the medical workers, they regain their health like they are reborn.

Work on 13 road, bridge projects to begin in 2024: Transport ministry

The Ministry of Transport has announced plans to kickstart 13 infrastructure projects next year, comprising a bridge and 12 roads, with a combined cost of VNĐ30 trillion, or US$1.2 billion.

MIC plans to boost digital infrastructure, digital applications in 2024

The development of digital infrastructure and digital applications are key tasks of the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Top 10 events of Việt Nam in 2023 selected by VNA

Positive GDP growth amid complex challenges, visits by leaders of superpowers, and a disastrous fire incident are among the top 10 events of Việt Nam in 2023.