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PM: Science and technology must boost state efficiency and growth

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged stronger innovation and digital transformation to enhance government operations and help meet Vietnam’s economic growth target of 8.3-8.5 per cent this year.

Ha Long railway station lies dormant as revival plans take shape

Once seen as a key transport hub for Quang Ninh, Ha Long Station has remained inactive since 2021, with only four staff left to maintain the site.

Capsized tourist boat in Quang Ninh towed ashore

Alongside the salvage efforts, rescue teams worked through the night, expanding the search area to ensure no victims were left behind.

Dozens dead after tour boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay storm

At least 35 people have been confirmed dead after a tour boat carrying 49 passengers capsized in Ha Long Bay during a sudden storm on the afternoon of July 19.

51-year-old female elephant dies in forest, likely during mating accident

A 51-year-old domesticated elephant in Vietnam’s Dak Lak Province was found dead, possibly after falling onto a tree stump while mating.

Party chief orders setting general goals in 2025-2030 term

Party General Secretary To Lam presided over the 12th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee, that opened in Hanoi on July 18.

Hanoi to break ground on two new metro lines in fourth quarter

Hanoi will begin construction on Metro Lines 2 and 5 later this year, as part of its plan to expand urban rail infrastructure and ease congestion in the capital.

PM orders urgent action to contain African swine fever outbreak

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for stronger efforts to control African swine fever, which has hit 28 provinces and led to over 30,000 pigs being infected, dead, or culled this year.

Tropical storm Wipha intensifies as it moves toward the East Sea

Tropical storm Wipha is gaining strength over the western Pacific and is forecast to enter the East Sea, potentially bringing heavy rain and strong winds to northern Vietnam.

Speedboat capsizes off Gia Lai coast, three suffer minor injuries

A speedboat carrying 26 passengers capsized near the coast of Gia Lai Province on July 17, reportedly due to rough waves. Three people sustained minor injuries.

Maintenance hole covers vanish en masse along Quang Tri coastal road

Up to 189 maintenance hole covers along a coastal highway in the central province of Quang Tri have been stolen.

Tanks and missiles rehearse for National Day parade

The first full rehearsal for parade units was held this morning, July 17, to prepare for the 80th National Day (September 2, 1945-September 2, 2025).

Tay Ninh receives 45 deported Vietnamese from Cambodia

Border guards in Tay Ninh Province on July 16 received 45 Vietnamese nationals handed over by the Cambodian authorities and the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia.

Man fatally shot while dining with friend at home in Dong Nai

Police in Dong Nai Province are investigating the fatal shooting of a man who was dining with a friend at home when he was unexpectedly struck by gunfire.

South Korean company apologises after employee assaults Vietnamese woman

Segyung Hi-Tech has issued a public apology and will dismiss a South Korean employee who assaulted a Vietnamese woman at a photo booth in Hanoi on July 11.

Drunk driver crashes into multiple vehicles, killing one and injuring three

A 41-year-old man driving under the influence crashed into five motorbikes and two cars in Hanoi on Wednesday night, killing one person and injuring three others.

Tropical depression may develop into East Sea storm

A tropical depression may develop into a storm and enter the East Sea this weekend, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Taxi driver sentenced to 13 years for assaulting passenger

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court on July 16 sentenced Hua Nguyen Minh, 36, to 13 years in prison for attempted murder after a dispute with a South Korean passenger.

Two die after eating raw pig's blood pudding

Six of 17 people were hospitalised, two of whom died, after consuming tiet canh, a traditional Vietnamese dish made from raw pig blood.

Dong Nai accelerates resident relocation for urban area project

The southern province of Dong Nai is accelerating the relocation of residents in Bien Hoa 1 Industrial Park to make way for an urban, commercial, and service development.

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