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Vietnamese State President chairs welcome ceremony for EC President

State President Luong Cuong hosted an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on January 29 morning for President of the European Council (EC) António Costa, who is on a two-day official visit to Vietnam.

Smart key wins top Vietnam traffic safety innovation prize

A smart motorcycle key that allows parents to control their children’s vehicle use has won first prize at the Vietnam Traffic Safety Innovation Awards 2025.

Hanoi issues urgent directive to prevent spread of Nipah virus

Hanoi has issued an urgent directive to tighten disease prevention measures, stepping up screening of arrivals at Noi Bai International Airport amid concerns over the Nipah virus.

Vietnam People’s Navy departs for MILAN 2026 exercise in India

Ship 17 of Naval Region 2 departed from HCM City on Wednesday to begin its voyage to participate in activities within the framework of the MILAN 2026 multilateral naval exercise.

Vietnam orders urgent measures to prevent Nipah virus outbreak

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has ordered urgent disease-control measures over fears of the spread of the highly lethal Nipah virus, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.

Military aircraft crashes in Dak Lak, pilot ejects to safety

A Vietnamese military aircraft crashed in a mountainous area of Dak Lak Province on January 28, with the pilot ejecting and surviving, authorities said.

Vietnam urges countries to sign, ratify Hanoi cybercrime convention

Vietnam has called on countries yet to sign or ratify the Hanoi Convention to complete procedures soon so the pact can enter into force and deliver practical results.

Vietnam to pilot smart border gate at Mong Cai-Dongxing

Vietnam will pilot a smart border gate at the Mong Cai-Dongxing international border gate pair, aiming to cut clearance times to four to six hours and reduce related costs by up to 40 per cent.

Two wartime bombs weighing more than 370kg found in Dak Lak

Two unexploded bombs left over from the war, with a combined weight of more than 370kg, have been safely removed and destroyed in Dak Lak Province, the local military said on Tuesday.

Two Chinese nabbed in VND 300 million Danang burglary

Danang Police have arrested two Chinese nationals in connection with a burglary in which about VND 300 million (approximately USD 12,000) worth of property was stolen from a residential house.

Vietnam health ministry warns public over Nipah virus risk

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health on January 27 warned the public to closely monitor their health for 14 days if returning from areas affected by the Nipah virus.

Dense fog disrupts flights at Noi Bai International Airport

Several flights were disrupted at Noi Bai International Airport on January 27 as dense fog and low cloud cover reduced visibility, affecting take-offs and landings.

Stolen white swan rescued and returned to HCM City zoo

A white swan stolen from the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Ho Chi Minh City has been rescued after more than 24 hours and returned to the zoo for care and health monitoring.

Hanoi to spend VND 75.263 trillion on major projects in 2026

Hanoi plans to invest about VND 75.263 trillion (approximately USD 2.85 billion) in 2026 to build seven bridges, an urban railway line and a series of key infrastructure projects.

Construction ministry responds to HCM City-Can Tho-Ca Mau railway proposal

The Ministry of Construction has responded to a proposal by CT Group to invest USD 12 billion in a new HCM City-Can Tho-Ca Mau railway, saying the project is being studied under national planning.

Traffic accidents fall sharply in Vietnam

Vietnam recorded a marked fall in traffic accidents over the past month, with declines in fatalities and injuries, according to the National Traffic Safety Committee.

Hanoi steps up camera detection of urban violations

Hanoi police have intensified the use of camera-based fines to tackle urban order and environmental hygiene violations, handling 744 cases from January 23 to January 25.

HCM City-Frankfurt flight turns back to save critically ill passenger

A Vietnam Airlines flight from HCM City to Frankfurt made an emergency return to Tan Son Nhat Airport early on January 26 after a passenger suffered a life-threatening medical emergency.

Lao Party Chief and President begins state visit to Vietnam

Party Chief To Lam presided over a welcome ceremony in Hanoi for Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos, and his wife, Naly Sisoulith.

Four houses destroyed in large fire at Ho Chi Minh City market

A major fire early on January 26 destroyed four houses at Nhi Thien Duong Market in Binh Dong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, but caused no casualties, local authorities said.

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