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Tan Son Nhat denies rumours of new terminal opening on May 5

A representative from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City on Monday has rejected recent claims that the new T3 terminal will begin operations on May 5.

Korean man arrested by HCM City police for suspected murder of compatriot

The incident occurred on Sunday night on Nguyễn Đình Chiểu Street, District 3.

HCM City expands free health checks for senior citizens

The HCM City People’s Committee has given approval for more medical facilities to perform free health checks for people aged 60 and above.

HCM City: Cross-border drug trafficking ring busted

At the scene, more than 30kg of drugs were seized, including three bricks of heroin, eight kg of methamphetamine, over 12kg of ketamine, tens of thousands of ecstasy pills, and hundreds of packages of liquid drugs.

Hanoi court begins trial for deadly apartment fire tragedy

The Hanoi People's Court opened the first-instance trial on March 10, bringing 8 defendants to justice over the deadly fire that engulfed a nine-story mini apartment building on Khuong Ha street, Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi on September 12, 2023.

Exhibition showcases Vietnam’s maritime heritage, naval triumphs

For the first time, the display includes Nguyen Dynasty royal administrative documents and woodblocks, recognised by UNESCO as World Documentary Heritage.

Workers leaving their jobs due to reorganisation to be retrained

After State agencies streamline their staff organisation, many workers need to change their jobs, thus they must be equipped with suitable vocational skills to adapt to the new working environment.

Free tuition for public students brings joy to millions of families

The policy of exempting tuition fees for public school students at all levels nationwide from September this year has brought joy to millions of families.

Mekong Delta woman saves lives for decades with free swimming lessons

For Tran Thi Kim Thia (also known as Sau Thia), who was honoured in 2017 by the BBC for coaching over 2,000 kids in swimming for 15 years, teaching the skills is not just a job, but a noble mission.

Victims of human trafficking forced into online fraud: Border Guard

Statistics show that up to 94 per cent of human trafficking cases involve the use of social media, with fake accounts on Facebook, Zalo and Telegram.

Vietnamese fishermen earn millions overnight with bountiful anchovy harvest

With favorable weather and abundant anchovy stocks, Vietnamese fishermen in Phu Yen are enjoying a highly profitable fishing season.

BAT Vietnam supports women in Tay Ninh with micro-financing initiative

Building on the success of previous years, BAT Vietnam is expanding its Women’s Empowerment Program in 2025 by partnering with local authorities to provide micro-financing support to underprivileged women in border areas of Tay Ninh province.

Vietnamese consumers boycott Baby Three dolls over controversial imagery

Baby Three dolls face backlash in Vietnam as brands withdraw support over concerns about sovereignty violations.

VN’s March weather: Drizzle, high humidity, and another cold front approaching

Vietnam’s 10-day weather forecast predicts prolonged drizzle, humidity in the North, and another cold spell arriving around March 15-16.

VN expressway expansion: Government intensifies efforts to meet 2025 target

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for accelerated efforts to complete 3,000 km of expressways and 1,000 km of coastal roads by 2025, emphasizing key transport projects and economic connectivity across Vietnam.

HCM City sets timeline for renovation of over 500 old apartment buildings

HCM City aims to complete the renovation, repair, or rebuilding of over 500 severely degraded apartment buildings by 2035 as part of efforts to improve the urban environment and improve residents’ quality of life.

HCM City’s health sector accelerates digital transformation to enhance services

Hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City have digitised patient records, ensuring that information is securely stored while remaining easily retrievable and transferrable across healthcare facilities.

Hanoi plans 2.5 billion USD metro line to outskirt

According to initial planning, Hanoi’s metro line No 5 has a total length of 38.43km, consisting of 2km elevated, 6.5km underground and 29.93km at ground level.

Hanoi backs $1.05 billion PPP project for Gia Binh Airport highway connection

Hanoi has submitted a proposal for a 46km expressway linking Gia Binh Airport to the capital. The project, estimated at $1.05 billion, will be built under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

Healthcare concerns rise in Quang Nam as fever outbreak hits schoolchildren

A second-grade student in Nam Tra My, Quang Nam, has died after suffering from a prolonged high fever without receiving medical attention. Many other students in the same area are also experiencing similar symptoms.