VIETNAM TODAY

Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway project proposed

The Vietnam Railway Authority (VRA) has proposed to the Ministry of Transport to gather opinions from concerned ministries and sectors on the construction of the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway.

HCM City pavements neat following tightened traffic rules

Many pavements in HCM City have become neat following a new decree which issues stricter fines for traffic violations.

Quake in China's Tibet kills 53 with tremors felt in Nepal, India

A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 53 people and collapsed "many buildings" on Tuesday, state media reported.

Two killed in Yen Bai traffic accident

Two people have died after a cement tanker trailer fell into a valley in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai on Tuesday morning.

Vietnam welcomes nearly 17.6 million foreign tourists in 2024

The country attracted approximately 17.6 million international visitors throughout 2024, marking an annual increase of 39.5% and reaching 97.6% of the 2019 pre-pandemic level.

Vietnam closely monitors pneumonia outbreaks in China

The Ministry of Health has said that it is closely monitoring the situation regarding the new outbreak of virus-induced pneumonia in humans in China.

Hanoi allocates VND180 billion for pagoda restoration

Hanoi will spend VND180 billion (USD7.6 million) on restoring two pagodas in Chuong My District.

Strong cold air to grip across Northern Vietnam this week, frost expected

A cold air mass is projected to hit northern Vietnam in the middle of this week, bringing overcast skies, scattered light rain, and a significant drop in temperatures.

Nepal suspends helicopters in Everest region after protests

Nepal's airlines have halted helicopter flights to the Everest region after locals angry at the environmental impact and loss of income from trekkers threatened landing sites.

Rare animal species found in Quang Nam elephant sanctuary

A variety of rare animal species have been discovered in the Elephant Habitat and Species Conservation Area in the central province of Quang Nam.

Vietnam’s GDP growth estimated at 7.09% in 2024: GSO

The Vietnamese economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024 and was estimated to achieve a growth rate of 7.09%, General Director of the General Statistics Office said on January 6.

16 suffer injuries in bus - tractor trailer collision

At least 16 people have been injured after a passenger bus collided with a tractor trailer in the northern province of Ninh Binh on Monday morning.

Vietnam’s CPI rises 3.63% in 2024

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in 2024 rose 3.63% year-on-year, meeting the target set by the National Assembly (NA), the General Statistics Office (GSO) reported on January 6.

PM commends men's national football team for ASEAN Cup 2024 victory

PM Pham Minh Chinh has congratulated the men's national football team over the winning of the 2024 Asean Cup.

1,000-hectare industrial park to be built near Sapa Airport project

The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai has unveiled a plan to build a 1,000-hectare industrial park near Sapa Airport construction project.

Vietnam to cut at least one-fifth of public workforce in major overhaul

The Vietnamese Government plans to reduce the civil service workforce by at least 20% as part of an ongoing administrative reform initiative aimed at streamlining the state apparatus.

Nearly 76,180 enterprises resume operations in 2024

A total of 76,179 enterprises resumed operations in Vietnam in 2024, according to the Agency for Business Registration under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Indian food delivery app rolls out ambulance service

A popular Indian food delivery app has started offering a private ambulance service, looking to use its logistics know-how to help bolster the country's patchy healthcare system.

Logistics firms optimistic about growth prospects in 2025: Survey

The logistics industry’s business community has expressed optimism about growth prospects in 2025.

Mekong Delta localities face pollution

Local people in the Mekong Delta region are complaining about the serious environmental pollution caused by dumping sites that have appeared in many residential areas.

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