The North-South high-speed railway should be for both passengers and freight Former Deputy Minister of Transport Lã Ngọc Khuê spoke to Lao động (Labour) newspaper about the feasibility of options to develop a North-South high-speed railway in Việt Nam.

Struggling giants Hà Nội FC hope COVID-19 break gives them a lift

The enforced rest due to the COVID-19 pandemic may have been a boon for the country's two best-supported teams Hà Nội FC and Hoàng Anh Gia Lai ahead of the mid-March restart.

Poor air quality forecast between March 1-6 in the north

The air quality between March 1 and 6 in north-eastern localities and the Hồng (Red) River delta as well as Thanh Hoá Province is forecast to be poor.

High-tech farming needs investment and proper policies Việt Nam’s agriculture sector is aiming to be among the 15 most developed countries in the world, in which the agricultural processing sector ranks among the top 10 countries by 2030.

Three in Hà Nội arrested for role in cross-border baby selling ring

Hà Nội police announced Friday they have arrested three people in a “major ring” charged with trafficking Vietnamese infants to China and rescued four babies last night.

Man dies after showing signs of COVID-19 A man who showed symptoms of coronavirus has died at a hospital in the northern province of Thanh Hóa.

Blood shortage warned as donations postponed due to COVID-19 outbreaks

The resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in many cities and provinces in recent weeks has seriously affected the blood supply for medical treatment.

Young man in Thanh Hóa leads family out of poverty

Trần Mạnh Quý, 32, lives in Xuân Du Commune, Như Thanh, Thanh Hóa Province. His income has hit VNĐ700 million (US$30,300) per year and he has created jobs for 10 local labourers with a salary of VNĐ5 million each monthly.

Fifteen-year-old swimmer Vân makes a splash Last year was a nightmare for many athletes around the world but not swimmer Phạm Thị Vân who set a milestone in her career.

Cities, provinces announce plans on resumption of in-person learning after Tết holiday Vietnamese cities and provinces have announced plans on the resumption of in-person learning after the week-long Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, which ended on February 16, over fears of COVID-19.