An Giang Province is developing specialised fruit farming areas with safe, high-quality production to gain a competitive advantage and export to demanding markets.

The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, home to the renowned resort town of Sa Pa, plans to organise a wide range of cultural and sports events in the second quarter of 2024 to attract more domestic and foreign visitors.

The number of people participating in social insurance neared 17.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, up 1.6% from the same period last year, according to the Vietnam Social Security (VSS).

The five continuous days off are expected to help stimulate tourism and social consumption, promoting economic growth.

Types of natural disasters covered by the report include earthquakes, tsunamis, cyclones, coastal floods, riverine floods, droughts and rises in sea levels.

The Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum, a must-see destination in the north-western province of Dien Bien, has decided to extend its opening hours, catering to increasing demand in the upcoming National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day holidays as well as the 70th anniversary of the victory (May 7).

A series of groundbreaking ceremonies to build and repair houses for poor and near-poor households were organised in Hanoi's 15 districts and townships on April 3 as part of activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2024) and welcome the Congresses of the Vietnam Fatherland Front at all levels for the 2024 - 2029 tenure.

The standing office of the National Steering Committee on the Settlement of Post-War Unexploded Ordnance and Toxic Chemical Consequences (Steering Committee 701) has held a meeting to review the alleviation work last year and launch new tasks for 2024.

The English-language daily Viet Nam News under the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and VINEXAD on April 4 jointly organised a seminar themed "Producers' Extended Responsibility: From Policy to Implementation", one of the key events within the framework of the 33rd Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2024) in Hanoi.

Nguyễn Văn Lực, a 70-year-old man from Đà Lạt City, Lâm Đồng, has mobilised over VNĐ500 billion (US$20.1 million) to help people in need. But when he was diagnosed with a kidney problem and needed a transplant, he got a second chance at life from an unexpected donor.

This situation has led many tourism businesses, especially accommodation facilities, to rely on untrained labourer to serve tourists, he said.

Legal proceedings have been launched against three more defendants when the Investigation Security Agency is expanding investigations into violations of Xuyen Viet Oil Company, Lieutenant General To An Xo, Spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security, said on April 3.

The investigation into the case at Phuc Son Group JSC will be expanded, Spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security Lt. Gen. To An Xo affirmed on April 3.

Vietnamese citizens who need help can contact Việt Nam’s Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei.

There has not been any information on casualties related to Vietnamese people in strong earthquakes and aftershocks that hit Taiwan (China) on April 3, according to the Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei.

Heroin, ketamine and crystal methamphetamine from the Golden Triangle region are transported into Việt Nam via land routes, then concealed in various export goods such as plastic pellets, loudspeakers, electronic devices, magnetic cranes, packaging machines and granite stones before being shipped overseas.

Traffic police have reported an increase in cases of people attempting to evade on-duty officers.

During the Lý-Trần dynasties from the 11th to the 13th century, Buddhism flourished with remarkable impacts on various socio-cultural aspects. A recent scientific conference emphasised and upheld Buddhist tradition, highlighting its importance in modern times.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism on April 3 launched the 2024 stimulus programme, with discounts of 10-60% on various tourism products and services.