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PM orders swift response following deadly traffic accident in Son La

By VNA February 24, 2025 | 11:58

In the dispatch directing response to a severe traffic accident in the northern mountainous province of Son La, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ordered the provincial Chairperson of the People's Committee and head of the provincial Traffic Safety Committee to urgently instruct local authorities and relevant agencies to take decisive action.

Party chief takes ride on Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro line

By VNA February 24, 2025 | 11:53

During his journey from Ben Thanh to Tan Cang station, Party General Secretary To Lam engaged with passengers who enthusiastically shared their experience using the modern public transit system. Commuters said it helps reduce travel time, meet their travel demand, while improving living quality.

Training initiative bolsters skills for informal workers

By Thuy Dinh February 24, 2025 | 11:04

With funding from the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP), VietCycle has organised a training programme to raise awareness of plastic waste and financial management for the informal waste collection workforce, known as "green warriors," in southern Vietnam.

Localities playing part for overall growth goal

By Thanh Dat February 21, 2025 | 16:03

The government will do all it can to reach its desired growth goal this year, with specific targets assigned to all localities and more assistance provided for businesses.

State President hands over appointment decisions to 2 Deputy PMs, 4 ministers for 2021-2026 term

By VNA February 18, 2025 | 19:20

President Luong Cuong on February 18 presided over a ceremony to announce and hand over the presidential decisions appointing two deputy prime ministers and four ministers serving the 2021-2026 term.

Nestlé Vietnam donates over 17,000 products on Lunar New Year

By Thanh Van January 24, 2025 | 09:00

Nestlé Vietnam presented thousands of Lunar New Year gifts to disadvantaged families, workers, and students across the country.

TCP Vietnam remains committed to youth and community

By Thanh Van January 24, 2025 | 09:00

TCP Vietnam remains steadfast in its mission to make positive contributions to Vietnam through meaningful and sustainable initiatives.

4.5 per cent inflation roof achievable with close control efforts

By Thanh Thanh January 22, 2025 | 11:38

In addition to an increase in salary, factors including a rebound in electricity prices and domestic consumption may impact the government’s efforts to control inflation this year.

Lunar New Year employee bonuses on upward trajectory

By Hoang Kim January 21, 2025 | 10:46

Workers bonuses for the 2025 New Lunar Year appear to be on the rise, giving employees more motivation.

Abbott's life-changing tech Lingo wins 2025 innovation award

By Thanh Van January 17, 2025 | 11:09

Abbott has won an innovation award for Lingo, its first consumer biowearable over-the-counter device that helps people improve their overall health and wellness.

Former legislators, associates sentenced in major corruption case

By VNA January 14, 2025 | 09:27

The People’s Court of the northern province of Thai Binh on January 13 handed down verdicts to former National Assembly deputies Luu Binh Nhuong and Le Thanh Van as well as their associates for extorting property and abusing positions and power to influence others for personal gain.

Eighteen Vietnamese fishermen aboard sunken ship to return home soon

By VNA January 14, 2025 | 09:23

Eighteen Vietnamese fishermen onboard cargo vessel Dolphin 18 which encountered an incident at sea have safely entered Malaysia, the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia reported.