Society Southern region revamps tourism products, services to attract visitors Provinces and cities in the southern region are stepping up efforts to develop innovative tourism products and elevate service quality in order to contribute to the country’s 2025 tourism and service growth goals and meet economic development demands in the nation’s new era called the “Era of the Nation's Rise”. 3 hours ago | Vietnam news Career guidance bus kicks off national journey to support Vietnamese youth 04/27/2025 17:07 | Vietnam news Work starts on irrigation project along Sài Gòn River bank 04/27/2025 15:46 | Vietnam news Tashkent-Đà Nẵng air route opens 04/27/2025 15:38 | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 03/05/2025 10:13 Việt Nam’s first endoscopic brain tumour removal via the eyebrow arch successfully performed Previously, such cases required a 20-25 cm craniotomy, whereas this new method requires only a 2-3 cm incision. Its success paves the way for minimally invasive neurosurgery, offering safer and more effective treatment options for patients in Việt Nam. 2 Vietnam news | 03/05/2025 08:22 Tuition fee exemption proposed for railway engineering students The University of Transport and Communications currently has only 104 training requests for various aspects of modern railway engineering. 3 Vietnam news | 03/05/2025 07:23 HCM City bans short-term rentals in residential buildings HCM City authorities have banned short-term rentals, such as those on Airbnb, in residential apartment complexes due to rising tensions between long-term residents and short-term renters. 4 Vietnam news | 03/04/2025 20:41 Dutch tourist found safe after going missing on Mount Fansipan Authorities in Lào Cai province successfully located and rescued a Dutch tourist who went missing while hiking Mount Fansipan. 5 Vietnam news | 03/04/2025 18:42 Rock down to Electric Avenue In this part of Trần Quý Cáp street in Hà Nội, broken appliances get a second chance. Skilled electricians work side by side, keeping repair traditions alive. For them, fixing things isn’t just a job, it’s a way of life. 6 Vietnam news | 03/04/2025 16:05 Five-day break announced for Reunification and Labour Day holiday The holiday will last from April 30 (Wednesday) to May 4 (Sunday). 7 Vietnam news | 03/04/2025 16:03 Japanese embassy provides aid to mitigate disaster impacts in Lào Cai Recipients include the local authorities of Bát Xát, Bắc Hà and Bảo Yên communes, which were severely impacted by Typhoon Yagi in September last year. 8 Vietnam news | 03/04/2025 10:26 Tourism authorities asked to ease arrival of international visitors in tourism stimulus programme The Việt Nam National Authority of Tourism has asked relevant organisations to coordinate in facilitating international tourists to Việt Nam. 9 Vietnam news | 03/03/2025 21:24 Police officer killed while restraining violent suspect in Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu Dương Hữu Trí, born 1987, set a vehicle on fire, and attacked law enforcement officers, leading to the death of a mobile police officer on duty. 10 Vietnam news | 03/03/2025 16:40 27 earthquakes reported in February, mostly in Kon Tum Province On February 19 there were four consecutive earthquakes with magnitudes from 2.5 to 3.7 while there were three quakes with magnitudes from 3.1 to 3.4 on February 2. 11 Vietnam news | 03/03/2025 15:29 Nine people detained after 'coffin' publicity stunt near Bến Thành market Authorities are investigating the incident, which was allegedly staged as a promotional gimmick. 12 Vietnam news | 03/03/2025 14:33 ‘Turn Off the Lights’ campaign returns in 2025 with green living message This year’s campaign emphasises moving away from fast consumption lifestyles and promoting practical green actions rooted in love for the homeland. 13 Vietnam news | 03/03/2025 14:03 Groups established to inspect key transport projects, headed by Gov't leaders Under another decision, Deputy PM Nguyễn Chí Dũng will lead a team to examine five expressway projects in the central provinces of Hà Tĩnh, Quảng Bình, and Quảng Trị. 14 Vietnam news | 03/03/2025 13:26 HCM City aims to develop Cần Giờ into national ecological tourism hub HCM City authorities have announced plans to develop the coastal region of Cần Giờ and the areas adjacent to the Saigon River into key tourist destinations, as part of the efforts to boost its tourism sector. 15 Vietnam news | 03/03/2025 09:25 Localities proactively allocate funds to eliminate makeshift and dilapidated housing Provincial authorities must continue evaluating applications, conducting auctions and clear the way for the relocation of residents into newly developed residential clusters and zones. 16 Vietnam news | 03/03/2025 08:23 Việt Nam considers relaxing its two-child policy amid declining birth rate Việt Nam is considering relaxing its two-child policy due to a low birth rate, one of the lowest in Southeast Asia. 17 Vietnam news | 03/03/2025 07:21 Nearly 1,200km of expressways set for completion in 2025 Currently, 56 per cent of the project is complete. Efforts are being made to fast-track tunnel construction, with breakthroughs expected by April 30. 18 Vietnam news | 03/02/2025 17:11 Japanese-funded bomb, mine clearance equipment project launched This project is a priority in Việt Nam’s 2010-25 national mine action programme, aimed at minimising the impact of unexploded ordnance (UXO) left over from wartime. 19 Vietnam news | 03/02/2025 14:24 Grab Việt Nam, Huế City to boost digital transformation It aims to promote sustainable socio-economic growth and improving living conditions for residents. 20 Vietnam news | 03/02/2025 11:00 Việt Nam to build high-tech semiconductor chip manufacturing plant In the immediate future, Việt Nam needs a small-scale but high-tech chip manufacturing plant to meet domestic demand. 21 22 23 24 25