Traffic accidents drop 25.45% on last day of New Year holiday

Traffic accidents drop 25.45% on last day of New Year holiday

The number of traffic accidents nationwide on January 4 (the final day of the New Year holiday) fell by more than 25% compared with the same day last year, reflecting positive results from traffic safety enforcement efforts, though violations remained high with over 12,000 cases handled.

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Ca Mau approves investment policy for waste-to-energy plant

The People’s Committee of Ca Mau province has approved the investment policy for the Nam Can waste-to-energy plant, with a total investment of approximately 1.8 trillion VND (68.4 million USD).

Hanoi to require household waste sorting, allow collectors to refuse unsorted trash


Hanoi will require households to sort their rubbish into three categories from January 8, under new rules that allow waste collectors to refuse unseparated trash and could pave the way for higher, volume-based disposal fees.

Ho Chi Minh City kicks off Spring Volunteer Campaign 2026


The Youth Union of Ho Chi Minh City launched the 18th annual Spring Volunteer Campaign 2026 on January 3.

PM urges completion of Quang Trung Campaign by January 15


Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a dispatch calling on ministries, sectors and localities to make every effort to complete “Quang Trung Campaign” before January 15, thereby helping people stabilize their lives and livelihoods ahead of the 14th National Party Congress and restore production and business activities before Tet (the Lunar New Year - the Year of the Horse).
Three national target programs basically meet, exceed 2021-2025 goals

All three national target programs on new-style rural area building, sustainable poverty reduction, and socio-economic development in ethnic and mountainous areas have largely met and surpassed their assigned targets and tasks for the 2021-2025 period.

Four decades of poverty reduction in Vietnam: Bold action to leave no one behind


Since the launch of its Doi moi (Renewal), Vietnam has achieved a “miracle” in poverty reduction, lifting tens of millions out of hunger and helping them secure stable livelihoods. This success reflects strategic vision, methodical policies, and concerted efforts by entire society.

“Experiencing darkness” journey to see with heart


PANO - “Experiencing darkness” is an annual event organized by Samaritan’s Purse in cooperation with Hanoi-based Nguyen Van To Vocational Training and Continuing Education Center. The program aims to raise public awareness of the visually impaired, break down psychological barriers, and promote social inclusion and equal rights for people with disabilities.

Hanoi Convention: Expert praises Vietnam's pro-activeness, potential


Vietnam's participation in and hosting the signing ceremony of the U.N. Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention), demonstrates the country’s pro-active stance on global issues, stated Luu Vinh Toan, a technology analyst based in Switzerland.
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