Ethnic minority youth flock to cities, searching for employment opportunities

A lot of young ethnic people living in mountainous remote areas like Lan have recently headed to the cities, bringing not only positive changes but also negative impacts to the ethnic community.

Việt Nam Railway suspends some passenger trains due to virus Hà Nội Railway Transport Joint Stock Company has announced the temporary suspension of the two North-South trains due to the impact of COVID-19.

Twenty-two labs capable of doing quick virus tests: health ministry The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention of Hà Nội, Đà Nẵng, Cần Thơ, Yên Bái, Lào Cai and Quảng Ninh are among healthcare facilities capable of conducting SARS-CoV-2 tests in Việt Nam, according to the Ministry of Health.

Trains get cancelled due to coronavirus The ministry warned that worse was to come for the sector, with productivity drastically dropping by 40 to 80 per cent compared to the same time last year.

Weigh stations abandoned as overloaded trucks passs by At least four weigh stations that are designed to catch overloaded trucks in HCM City have closed, but local authorities may be unaware of the decision causing public concern about road safety.

Mông people's handicraft weaving preserved to boost tourism

Authorities and residents in northern Việt Nam have vowed to preserve the cultural traditions of the ethnic Mông people.

Hail damages 2,000 houses in Yên Bái, four injured

The northern mountainous province of Yên Bái suffered losses of nearly VNĐ3 billion (US$130,400) after hail and thunderstorms on Monday evening, according to initial reports.

Việt Nam needs more trees: experts

The forestry sector has set a target of US$20 billion of annual export turnover for wood and wooden products by 2025, increasing from the current $9.45 billion.

Yên Bái approves projects worth nearly $130m Yên Bái is home to more than 2,140 enterprises, creating 38,000 local jobs. Last year, the firms contributed VNĐ1.17 trillion ($50.3 million) to the local budget, accounting for 54 per cent of the province’s revenue.

Water issues to be severe in many localities: experts Along with Mekong Delta, the central region will suffer prolonged drought and saline intrusion during the rest of this year’s dry season, experts warned.