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US expert flags waste risks in Hanoi’s petrol-to-electric shift

Hanoi must adopt a clear strategy for handling old motorbikes and discarded batteries as it shifts to electric vehicles, or risk creating a major industrial waste problem, a US expert has warned.

Foreigner found dead in Danang hotel lobby

A foreign man was found dead in the lobby of a hotel in Danang City early on December 24, with security footage showing two other foreigners leaving the scene shortly afterwards.

Ninh Binh’s iconic market demolished

Dragon (Rong) Market, a famous market in the northern province of Ninh Binh, has been fully demolished to make way for an irrigation project located by the south of Van River.

Hanoi trims pavements and relocates trees to ease congestion

Hanoi is upgrading infrastructure, cutting back pavements and relocating or felling trees at key junctions in an effort to reduce chronic traffic congestion.

Hanoi to pilot rush-hour restrictions on heavy trucks, container vehicles

Hanoi will pilot restrictions on heavy trucks as well as container trucks and tractor-trailers, on several key routes during peak hours as part of its effort to ease traffic congestion.

Khanh Le Pass reopens after deadly landslides

The Khanh Le mountain pass linking Nha Trang and Dalat reopened to traffic on December 24, more than a month after landslides killed six people and forced a full closure.

Cold air to chill northern Vietnam at Christmas

A cold air mass is set to bring scattered rain and sharply colder weather to northern Vietnam on December 24-25, with severe cold expected in mountainous areas.

Dozens of stalls destroyed in Hanoi market fire

A large fire tore through Xanh Dinh Cong Market in Hanoi early on Tuesday, destroying more than 10 stalls and causing heavy property damage, with no casualties reported.

Khanh Hoa Police find 24 gold bars during airport baggage screening

Police scanning checked baggage at Cam Ranh Airport uncovered 24 gold bars and 32 iPhones without invoices, leading to charges over the illegal transport of more than 2.3kg of gold.

ESG Vietnam Forum 2026 launched with focus on growth opportunities

ESG Vietnam Forum 2026 has been officially launched, calling on businesses and policymakers to turn commitments into action.

Storm and flood-tide surges ravage Quang Ngai beach

Severe coastal erosion driven by storm surges and flood tides has devastated My Khe Beach in the central province of Quang Ngai, uprooting trees and threatening tourism infrastructure.

Pioneering companies honoured at Vietnam ESG Awards 2025

Many businesses were honoured for pioneering science, technology and innovation to create sustainable value at the Vietnam ESG Awards 2025, held in Hanoi on December 22, 2025.

Ho Chi Minh City extends Metro Line 2 by over 200 metres

Ho Chi Minh City has approved adjustments to Metro Line 2 (Ben Thanh-Tham Luong), extending the route by more than 200 metres to improve network connectivity.

Tay Ninh honours 183 fallen soldiers repatriated from Cambodia

Authorities in Tay Ninh Province on December 22 held a memorial, funeral and burial ceremony for 183 sets of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died in Cambodia.

Thanh Hoa woman fakes death to claim insurance payouts

Police in Thanh Hoa Province have detained a woman and her mother for allegedly faking her death in 2020 to fraudulently claim insurance payouts worth more than VND 1.28 billion.

AI cameras in Hanoi detect over 1,000 traffic violations in seven days

More than 1,000 traffic violations were detected by Hanoi’s AI-powered camera system in its first seven days of operation, with red-light running accounting for the majority, police said.

Vietnam rejects inaccurate claims in USCIRF religious freedom report

Vietnam has rejected what it described as “biased and inaccurate” assessments contained in a recent update on religious freedom released by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom.

Illegal shipment of gun components seized en route to Hanoi

Police in the central province of Quang Tri have seized a shipment of 149 gun components that was being transported illegally to Hanoi.

Metro and ferry fare cuts proposed for students

The Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training has proposed extending student fare discounts to metro and ferry services under a draft decree implementing the Education Law.

Hanoi to install 2,460 more AI traffic cameras in 2026

Hanoi plans to install an additional 2,460 AI-powered traffic cameras in 2026 at major intersections, bridges, hospitals and bus terminals, as part of efforts to modernise traffic management.

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