Society HCM City targets full metro network within decade Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Nguyễn Văn Được pledged that the city will finish investing in its urban rail (metro) system within the next decade. 33 minutes ago | Vietnam news HCM City Party Congress concludes with ambitious roadmap for innovation, growth 5 hours ago | Vietnam news Australia delivers emergency aid to flood-affected communities in Việt Nam 6 hours ago | Vietnam news Coast Guard vessel rescues injured fisherman off southern coast 8 hours ago | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 17:55 ASEAN honours two Vietnamese cities for sustainable environment efforts The award highlights cities that demonstrate exceptional commitment to maintaining green, clean, and liveable environments. 2 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 17:50 Stranded tourists rescued from Nha Trang's Cô Tiên Mountain Cô Tiên Mountain, nearly 400 metres high with three adjoining peaks, has in the past few years become a popular spot for locals and tourists to go hiking and camping. 3 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 17:17 Việt Nam joins Asia-Pacific university connectivity initiative The initiative aims to establish joint research institutes, launch double-degree programmes, and build specialised skills for working in both the Russian and Asian markets. 4 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 17:08 Đồng Nai Province builds new-style rural areas based on eco-tourism, agriculture Đồng Nai Province is harnessing its strengths in eco-tourism and agriculture to build new-style rural areas, aiming to improve livelihoods and create greener living environments. 5 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 15:44 New lease on life as colon takes over stomach role Doctors at Hà Nội Oncology Hospital have successfully performed surgery to remove the entire stomach tube and reconstruct the oesophagus using a segment of colon for a patient with a history of esophagectomy due to cancer. 6 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 15:28 Floodwaters maroon Quảng Trị mountain schools before new academic year Many schools in Quảng Trị Province, particularly in mountainous areas along the Lao border, remain cut off by floodwaters brought by Typhoon Kajiki and Typhoon Nongfa even as teachers and students prepare for the upcoming new academic year. 7 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 15:16 PM calls for swift school repairs after storms rock provinces PM Phạm Minh Chính instructed the chairpersons of three provincial People’s Committees to mobilise all available resources and manpower, especially military, police and youth union forces, to speed up repairs. 8 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 15:13 British, Thai media impressed by Việt Nam’s grand National Day parade The UK’s The Independent highlighted the impressive procession of columns of troops, followed by a formidable display of tanks, armored vehicles, and missile systems. 9 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 14:50 Việt Nam to start building $7b international financial hub in HCM City HCM City will begin construction of a long-planned international financial centre (IFC) in September, part of Việt Nam’s push to position itself as a regional financial hub alongside Singapore and Hong Kong. 10 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 14:06 Class acts shine as schools spruce up for new year Significant upgrades have been made to many schools, including new buildings, repairs and essential equipment. 11 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 13:13 HCM City reviews Thủ Thiêm land deals amid concerns of undervaluation, State losses HCM City has launched a review of land allocations in the Thủ Thiêm New Urban Area amid concerns that undervaluation in key Build–Transfer (BT) projects may have caused losses to the State budget. 12 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 11:24 Nearly 1.8 million passengers use Hà Nộimetro during National Day celebrations On September 1 alone, Line 2A set a new record, carrying more than 165,000 passengers in a single day – the highest daily ridership since the line began operation. 13 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 09:59 Asanzo chairman charged with smuggling, tax evasion HCM City prosecutors have filed charges against Phạm Văn Tam, chairman of electronics company Asanzo, accusing him of smuggling and evading taxes. 14 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 08:13 Mekong Delta steps up measures to curb erosion along rivers, coast Local authorities in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta are stepping up spending on erosion prevention projects to prevent damage along rivers and coasts. 15 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 08:00 Regulation to combat foreign funding of terrorism and national security threats The Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defence must regularly, and upon request, exchange and provide alerts about plots, methods and tactics of foreign funding for domestic dissidents. 16 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 07:30 Việt Nam proposes police-issued income verification to ease access to affordable housing The Ministry of Construction has proposed a major change to the way low-income urban residents prove their eligibility for social housing, suggesting that ward-level police, rather than local People’s Committees, handle income verification. 17 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 07:10 Dengue surge bites Việt Nam as cases soar past 65,000 According to the Ministry’ of Health's report, in August alone, there were 21,640 cases of dengue fever and 6 deaths. 18 Vietnam news | 09/03/2025 21:38 Việt Nam expresses deep gratitude following 80th National Day celebrations The central steering committee for the celebrations of major national holidays and important historic events for 2023–2025 would like to extend its profound gratitude and respectful thanks. 19 Vietnam news | 09/03/2025 20:54 The orientating role of biomarkers in gastrointestinal cancer treatment with immunotherapy Research and application of biomarkers in cancer treatment not only offer better survival opportunities for patients but also help the healthcare system utilise resources more efficiently, stressed Assoc Prof Dr Ngô Quốc Đạt, President of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at HCM City. 20 Vietnam news | 09/03/2025 13:26 Parking crackdown fuels drive for safer roads after Hà Nội bridge fire In the directive signed by Minister of Construction Trần Hồng Minh, the ministry emphasised that despite existing legal regulations on the management of road safety corridors, violations such as encroachment and improper use remain widespread, posing serious safety risks. 22 23 24 25 26