Society Hà Nội re-routes traffic on several roads from Wednesday The move aims to ensure security and smooth traffic flow during the 18th Congress of the city’s Party Committee for the 2025-30 term. 54 minutes ago | Vietnam news Improving labour productivity acts as core factor in national competitiveness 2 hours ago | Vietnam news Hà Nội marks new milestones toward becoming a civilised, globally-connected city 2 hours ago | Vietnam news Hà Nội dengue cases rise after heavy rains 2 hours ago | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 09/11/2025 11:33 PM commends authorities involved in dismantling major drug trafficking rings On behalf of the Government, the PM highly commended the outstanding achievements of the officers and soldiers involved, emphasising their courage, determination, intelligence, and skills in combating drug-related crime. 2 Vietnam news | 09/11/2025 11:00 Vietnam News Agency: 100 years of contribution to the glorious history of journalism Over the past century, VNA has remained a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, entrusted with the mission of providing official information, guiding public opinion, and upholding Việt Nam’s standing on the global stage. 3 Vietnam news | 09/11/2025 10:03 Asia Pacific Network members discuss internet development The conference is the region’s highest-level forum for Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and Autonomous System Numbers (ASN) policy-making, as well as a platform for connecting the internet community, exchanging experience on policy and technology and fostering internet resource development. 4 Vietnam news | 09/11/2025 08:45 Vietnam News Agency at 80: from frontlines of war to frontiers of technology Founded in the early days of independence, VNA has been the voice of the nation for eight decades. Its story is one of sacrifice, resilience and transformation – spanning from battlefields to digital frontiers. 5 Vietnam news | 09/11/2025 08:44 Australian Governor-General enjoys Hà Nội’s charm on morning stroll Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn and her husband took a relaxed morning stroll around Hoàn Kiếm Lake on Thursday. They greeted residents, posed for photos and enjoyed Hà Nội’s autumn charm. 6 Vietnam news | 09/11/2025 08:37 500 locations viable to be EV charging stations in Hà Nội Surveys by the Hà Nội Department of Construction have found nearly 500 possible sites for further stations, ranging from bus depots and railway stations to apartment complexes, urban areas and public parks. 7 Vietnam news | 09/10/2025 21:45 HCM City seeks Mastercard support for ‘one-tap’ public transport payments Vice chairman of the People’s Committee of HCM City Bùi Xuân Cường has called on Mastercard to continue accompanying the city in its efforts to equip 100 per cent of public transport vehicles with payment terminals, enabling residents to enjoy seamless “one-tap” cashless journeys. 8 Vietnam news | 09/10/2025 19:37 HCM City to revise plan for renovating old apartment blocks after merger HCM City will revise its redevelopment plan for deteriorating apartment buildings to reflect new realities following its recent administrative merger with the provinces of Bình Dương and Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu. 9 Vietnam news | 09/10/2025 19:36 Deputy Defence Minister urges upgrades to defence industry Senior Lieutenant General Lê Huy Vịnh said that the general department should prioritise the manufacture of complete, integrated products rather than focusing solely on isolated technological components. 10 Vietnam news | 09/10/2025 15:14 37 defendants sentenced in nationwide illegal weapon case The investigation began when police of then Pleiku city in Gia Lai discovered a homemade firearm while examining an individual involved in hunting activities. This initial discovery led investigators to uncover a complex web of manufacturers, dealers, and storage operators. 11 Vietnam news | 09/10/2025 13:48 HCM City sees strong growth in first eight months despite slow public investment HCM City, Việt Nam’s economic powerhouse, reported robust gains in industry, services, and foreign investment in the first eight months, but officials warned that sluggish public investment is threatening its 8.5 per cent growth target. 12 Vietnam news | 09/10/2025 10:45 Cambodia repatriates 79 Vietnamese citizens Most of the citizens were residing and working illegally, violating the law in Cambodia and had been detained. 13 Vietnam news | 09/10/2025 09:35 Pacific Friendship programme 2025 opens in Quảng Trị US Ambassador to Việt Nam Marc Evans Knapper underlined that the initiative reflects the growing strength of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. 14 Vietnam news | 09/10/2025 08:16 Civil servants to be scored under new KPI plan Those receiving fewer than 50 KPI points, or found to have committed disciplinary violations or ethical misconduct, could be reassigned or dismissed. 15 Vietnam news | 09/10/2025 07:15 Reform on the ground: Two months into the two-tier system The promise is real, but so are the pressures. In this interview, former Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Trần Anh Tuấn explains how the two-tier system can overcome its teething troubles. 16 Vietnam news | 09/09/2025 20:55 Ninh Bình tightens safety measures for forest tourism after fatality To ensure visitor safety, the Ninh Bình Provincial Department of Tourismhas instructed ecotourism site managers to increase warnings, install signs, mark trails and coordinate closely with rangers and security forces to monitor unauthorised trekking. 17 Vietnam news | 09/09/2025 19:58 Farmers helped to promote sustainable livestock development The Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods (SAAF) programme has been launched by Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) to support the building of healthier, more sustainable and more inclusive food systems from livestock and aquaculture. 18 Vietnam news | 09/09/2025 19:22 HCMC plans to invest $59.6mil in waterway transport development HCM City is eyeing a comprehensive development project for the city’s waterway transportation to enhance regional connectivity and tourism. 19 Vietnam news | 09/09/2025 18:30 Public pitches in as Đồng Tháp Province lights up rural roads with solar lights The “Lighting Rural Roads” movement in Đồng Tháp Province has gotten an active response from local people, businesses and others, helping transform the look of villages. 20 Vietnam news | 09/09/2025 16:11 30-year-old man charged with murder of police officer in Đắk Lắk During the search, Ty confronted the officers and stabbed Cánh before escaping. 19 20 21 22 23