Society HCM City to offer free metro rides during peak Tết days The HCM City Urban Railway Company No.1 (HURC1) has announced increased services and a 100 per cent fare subsidy for passengers on Metro Line No.1 between Bến Thành Market and Suối Tiên Theme Park during the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday. 1 hours ago | Vietnam news HCM City targets double-digit growth in 2026, flags scale of challenge 3 hours ago | Vietnam news Việt Nam–Cambodia ties set to reach new height with deeper, more substantive cooperation: Ambassador 6 hours ago | Vietnam news Tết support reaches disaster-hit households in Khánh Hòa 6 hours ago | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 03/31/2025 10:19 Nearly $178 million allocated for substandard housing eradication programme According to the ministry, up to 168,027 homes have been supported under the initiative, including 15,491 houses for revolutionary contributors, 60,473 under two national target programmes, and 92,063 under the specific programme to eliminate temporary and substandard houses. 2 Vietnam news | 03/31/2025 08:07 Growing herbel flowers brings stable incomes for farmers in Hưng Yên Nghĩa Trai Village in Tân Quang Commune is also known as the "medicinal herb village", a traditional medicine village with a history spanning hundreds of years. 3 Vietnam news | 03/30/2025 20:51 Belgian monarchs’ state visit to open new chapter in bilateral cooperation The state visit will be an opportunity to confirm this role and to enter into a dialogue on the promotion of environmental and social standards in business. 4 Vietnam news | 03/29/2025 23:38 HCM City supports youth in realising their ambitions HCM City stands ready to support young people in realising their ambitions to contribute to the city's development, municipal People's Committee Chairman Nguyễn Văn Được said at a dialogue between the city's leaders and youth groups held on March 28. 5 Vietnam news | 03/29/2025 20:53 Mytel rushes to support Myanmar after earthquake In the wake of the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 (local time), causing extensive damage of property and loss of life, Mytel - Viettel's telecommunications brand in Myanmar - demonstrated an unwavering commitment and sense of responsibility, swiftly implementing emergency measures to assist those affected. 6 Vietnam news | 03/29/2025 20:49 HCM City begins construction of pedestrian bridge over Sài Gòn River HCM City authorities on Friday broke ground on the city’s first pedestrian bridge crossing the Sai Gon River, linking District 1 with the Thu Thiem New Urban Area in Thủ Đức City, with a total investment of nearly VNĐ1 trillion ( US$39 million) 7 Vietnam news | 03/29/2025 11:01 First charter flight from Iran lands in Hà Nội, boosting tourism ties Charter flights offer a swift, direct connection between the two nations, unlocking potential for broader cooperation in aviation, trade, culture, and education. 8 Vietnam news | 03/28/2025 22:45 Quảng Nam to wipe out over 6,100 substandard houses in 2025 The central province of Quảng Nam will do away with more than 6,100 temporary and dilapidated houses this year, aiming at improving living conditions for local residents. 9 Vietnam news | 03/28/2025 19:17 No reports of Vietnamese nationals in Laos, Myanmar affected earthquake: Foreign ministry Vietnamese representative agencies in Myanmar and Thailand continue to maintain close contact with local authorities and Vietnamese community contacts in earthquake-affected localities to closely monitor the situation 10 Vietnam news | 03/28/2025 15:18 Earthquake in Myanmar causes tremors in Hà Nội, HCM City In Hà Nội, many buildings in districts of Hoàng Mai, Đống Đa, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Đông, Hoài Đức districts reported strong shaking. 11 Vietnam news | 03/28/2025 14:37 Hà Nội invests in new $28m eye hospital The decision comes amid persistent overcrowding in the city's existing eye hospitals, particularly in public healthcare facilities, which have struggled to meet the growing demand for eye care services. 12 Vietnam news | 03/28/2025 14:33 Belgian King’s visit to Vietnam to open up new cooperation opportunities: Ambassador Over the past 50 years, the relationship between Việt Nam and Belgium has achieved significant accomplishments in various fields. However, the potential for bilateral cooperation remains huge, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyễn Văn Thảo. March 28, 2025 at 11:59:03 13 Vietnam news | 03/28/2025 14:14 Fugitive wanted by the US for murder arrested in Hà Nội Acting on intelligence from the US diplomatic mission, authorities tracked and apprehended the suspect after a meticulous search involving surveillance footage and on-the-ground reconnaissance, ensuring a swift and discreet handover for extradition. 14 Vietnam news | 03/28/2025 11:08 Humanitarian campaign collects more than VNĐ5 billion to support people in need For every one kilometre an athlete completes, the campaign’s supporters will donate VNĐ1,000 to its humanitarian goal. 15 Vietnam news | 03/28/2025 10:37 Nghệ An takes drastic actions to fight IUU fishing The central province of Nghệ An has taken drastic actions to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in an effort to have the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card” warning against Việt Nam’s seafood exports lifted. 16 Vietnam news | 03/28/2025 10:28 Over $6.2 billion needed for expanding North-South expressway Officials emphasised that the upgrade is essential to accommodate rising traffic demand, support the target of 8 per cent GDP growth 17 Vietnam news | 03/28/2025 09:32 Young innovator drives Việt Nam’s smart revolution with AI and digital transformation Hoàng Khắc Hiếu's journey from a fresh graduate to leading cutting-edge digital solutions is a testament to resilience, ambition and a relentless pursuit of innovation. 18 Vietnam news | 03/28/2025 09:03 Over 37,000 Vietnamese workers sent abroad in Q1 Japan remained the top destination, receiving 18,931 workers, followed by Taiwan (China) with 11,076 and South Korea with 4,141. 19 Vietnam news | 03/28/2025 08:28 Researchers use pomelo peel deritvative to absorb radioactive iodine from hospital wastewater With the increasing number of patients in hospitals, the retention tanks for radioactive liquid waste, that are typically built from reinforced concrete and buried underground, are difficult to expand or upgrade. 20 Vietnam news | 03/28/2025 08:03 Health ministry proposes raising State health insurance contribution for students For university students, which currently number around 2.8 million, the support level will remain at 30 per cent. 162 163 164 165 166