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Hanoi targets halving traffic deaths and injuries by 2030

Hanoi has set a goal to reduce and halve the number of traffic deaths and injuries by 2030 compared to 2020.

Binh Duong record second monkeypox case

The southern province of Binh Duong has confirmed a second monkeypox infection case, a 19-year-old man.

400-hectare forest park project in Ha Long proposed

A private firm has proposed to invest in a 400-hectare forest park project in Ha Long City in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

Mass fish deaths in Ha Tinh River

Around 50 tonnes of fish have been found dead in a river in the central province of Ha Tinh.

Vietnamese GDP likely to see 6% rise this year, say analysts

Vietnam’s economic growth is predicted to expand by between 9.3% and 10.6% in the fourth quarter, thereby achieving annual GDP growth of 5.8% to 6% providing that growth drivers are fully tapped into and the global market rallies.

Con Dao set to become world-class eco-tourism destination by 2045

The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has set a goal of developing Con Dao into a world-class eco-tourism destination by 2045, heard a seminar held by the provincial People's Committee on October 6.

Bomb threat sparks security alert at 42 Philippine airports

Security patrols and sniffer dogs were deployed at dozens of Philippine airports Friday, after the aviation regulator received a bomb threat against commercial planes.

ASEAN ministers to meet in Quang Ninh to discuss disaster management

The 11th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Management (AMMDM) is scheduled to take place in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, from October 8 to 13.

Karate martial artists take gold, third gold for Vietnam at ASIAD Hangzhou

Vietnam outplayed Malaysia in the Women’s Team Kata at the ongoing 19th Asian Games (ASIAD) in Hangzhou, China, on October 6, winning a gold medal, the third gold medal for Vietnam at the continental sporting competition 2023.

Dak Lak school security checks stir controversy

A private school in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak has assigned staff to perform searches on students before they enter class.

Realty association calls for push-back of effective date

HCM City Real Estate Association is calling for a revision to an article whose entry into force is believed to stymie the corporate bond market.

Ca Mau to subsidise flights to local airport

Ca Mau Provincial People's Committee proposed a plan to offer subsidies for airlines to the Provincial People's Council to encourage the operation of flights to the local airport.

Northern region expects first cold spell, rains

The northern region is expecting the first cold spell this year from Friday evening, bringing heavy rain.

Vietnam proposes banning kids under 13 from TikTok

The Ministry of Information and Communications has just proposed that TikTok remove accounts of children under 13 years old as well as restrict use time for people under 18.

Vietnam rejects claims of cracking down on environmentalists: Foreign ministry

Vietnam rejects claims of 'politically motivated' 'cracking down' on environmentalists and using them as bargaining tools in international relations.

Vietnam rice exports surge to new record revenue

Vietnam set a new record in rice export revenue in the first nine months of 2023 thanks to the increasing price of exported rice, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.