Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng, chairperson of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, spoke with the Vietnam News Agency about the achievements in the work concerning Vietnamese diaspora and the plans to mobilise their resources more effectively.

International partners have not yet provided a timeline for resolving the issues on the IA cable to Vietnamese Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

Authorities also seized 169 cars, 8,147 motorcycles and 245 other vehicles, along with revoking 4,261 driving licences.

The latest report from the Hà Nội Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB) showed that the overall progress of the project currently stands at 80.32 per cent.

One year after Việt Nam and the US upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the two countries have enjoyed thriving cooperation across multiple domains, US Ambassador to Việt Nam Marc E. Knapper told the Vietnam News Agency.

Hà Văn Siêu, Deputy Director General of the Việt Nam National Authority of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, told Việt Nam News’ reporter Nguyễn Hằng about the significant strides that Việt Nam’s tourism industry has made, particularly in attracting international visitors in 2024, as well as plans for 2025.

The construction of the new international passenger terminal (Terminal 3 or T3) at HCM City’s Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport is nearing completion, with efforts being intensified to meet the April 30 deadline.

To date, three bodies have been recovered and returned to their families for burial rites. The search continues for the remaining parts of the two newly discovered bodies.

A key highlight of the decree is that it allows inspection centres to share premises with bus stations or rest stops without adhering to stringent space requirements.

Authorities in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta have rolled out various initiatives to create jobs for women and support their start-ups.

The HCM City Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs has announced the 2024 salary report and plans for Tết (Lunar New Year) bonuses for workers.

In October last year the first tunnel was completed, but the intersection was still blocked due to construction of the second tunnel, causing congestion to continue.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in co-operation with the central city and partners from Japan, has helped build up an awareness in energy saving among community which will serve as a key base for sustainable development in the future.

Jumping red lights are among the most common traffic violations, particularly in major cities like Hà Nội. This behaviour not only reflects a lack of legal compliance and traffic culture but also poses significant risks of accidents and congestion.

The centre is also part of preparations for upgrading Ma Lù Thàng - Kim Thủy Hà into an international border gate pair, fostering cross-border trade and facilitating smooth customs clearance.

Ministries, central and local agencies must prioritise positions in State agencies to recruit excellent graduates and talented young scientists.

Around 750,000 people visited tourist attractions, entertainment sites and shopping areas in HCM City during the New Year holiday (December 31-January 1), according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

On the first day of the new year, the Đà Nẵng International Airport received 125 flights, including 57 international ones. From December 28, 2024, to January 1, 2025, the airport hosted over 600 flights, marking a 15.6 per cent increase year-on-year.

The Sơn Trà Tourism management division said uninterrupted rain and rising sea waves in the last three weeks damaged up to 20m of dike and walkways on the beach. Some of the concrete dike’s foundation has been exposed, forcing local traders to move their bars to safer places.

The Department of Construction Investment Management assessed that while some projects are striving for early completion, the ongoing ground loading process may make it challenging to meet the April 30 deadline.