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Hanoi has proposed doubling fines for cultural and advertising violations, including penalties of up to VND 20 million for illegal advertisements on utility poles and public trees.

Vietnam has instructed car and motorcycle manufacturers to evaluate vehicle compatibility with E10 biofuel and provide technical guidance to consumers ahead of a wider fuel transition.

Vingroup has proposed relocating the national railway section between Hanoi Station and Ngoc Hoi to facilitate the expansion of National Highway 1A.

Police in Hung Yen Province have intercepted a truck carrying more than two tonnes of pork cracklings showing signs of spoilage that were being transported to Hanoi for sale.

Vietnam Railways on May 29 unveiled a modern train equipped with Wi-Fi, 5G connectivity and an AI-powered robot as part of its digital transformation drive.

Vietnam and Thailand should cooperate as well as compete in agricultural exports, particularly rice and durian, Vietnam’s finance minister said during talks in Bangkok.

Several major Thai companies are preparing to list shares on Vietnam’s stock market, signalling a new phase of investment after decades of acquisitions and expansion in the country.

Dong Nai City has launched a real-time monitoring system to track infrastructure projects, helping authorities identify bottlenecks early and accelerate construction progress.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City intensified inspections of suspected counterfeit goods on May 28, uncovering hundreds of products lacking invoices or proof of origin.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and Ministry of Finance on May 28 announced sharp cuts to retail fuel prices, effective from 3 pm the same day.

Vietnam said selling E10 and RON 95 simultaneously for too long could raise fuel distribution costs and slow the country’s green energy transition.

Hanoi plans to launch several rental housing projects before June 15 to expand long-term accommodation for workers, students and other groups.

Vietnam should prioritise reforms in institutions, infrastructure, human resources, private-sector development and transition incentives to achieve sustainable double-digit economic growth.

Vietnamese businesses seeking double-digit growth must simultaneously pursue AI, digital transformation and green transition, FPT Digital chief executive Le Hung Cuong said.

ESG standards are emerging as a central pillar of Vietnam’s economic model as major sectors increasingly depend on sustainability requirements.

Dantri/DTiNews Newspaper on May 27 hosted a conference on sustainable double-digit economic growth in Hanoi as part of the Vietnam ESG Forum 2026.

Construction has begun on the first component of Hanoi’s Red River landscape boulevard project, with initial works underway at Phu Thuong Park along the Red River.

The Australian Government is supporting the construction of a pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River in HCM City through financing assistance worth VND 800 billion (approximately AUD 40 million).

A fishing boat in Ha Tinh Province hauled in more than one tonne of prized golden pompano, earning about VND 300 million (USD 12,000) after a successful offshore trip.