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VN to shift driving license management to Public Security Ministry by Feb 19

The Ministry of Transport is set to hand over the responsibility for driving license testing and issuance to the Ministry of Public Security, with preparations underway to ensure a smooth transition.

Vietnam dismantles massive transnational scam, arrests 56 fraudsters

A high-profile international operation led by Vietnamese and foreign police successfully broke up a scam network that defrauded thousands of victims through Bitcoin and TikTok task scams.

Tearful send-offs as Hanoi sends 4,400 young recruits to military duty

At recruitment sites across the city, families and loved ones shared emotional moments, embracing, handing over lucky red envelopes, and exchanging last-minute words of encouragement.

VN plans $80mil. investment to attract students for high-speed railway workforce

With the high-speed railway requiring over 260,000 trained professionals, Vietnam is rolling out an $80 million initiative to enhance university programs, provide scholarships, and modernize training facilities.

South Korean crew member rescued off Khanh Hoa after medical emergency at sea

A 24-year-old South Korean first officer suffering from acute appendicitis aboard a passing cargo ship was swiftly rescued by Vietnam’s maritime rescue forces and transported to shore for emergency treatment.

Hanoi restricts large vehicles in Old Quarter & Hoan Kiem Lake during peak hours

To reduce congestion and pollution, Hanoi has implemented a six-month trial restricting vehicles with over 16 seats in the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake area during rush hours.

Ho Chi Minh City experiences heaviest February rainfall in 40 years

A record-breaking unseasonal downpour hit Ho Chi Minh City on February 12-13, marking the heaviest rainfall for February in four decades, meteorologists report.

Ho Chi Minh City to expand National Highway 13 to 10 lanes at $870 million

The key highway linking Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong will be widened to 60 meters, featuring 10 lanes and an elevated section, with an estimated investment of $870 million.

Paying high tuition, students at international schools left stranded

Recent scandals at several international schools have exposed management loopholes, putting parents at financial risk and interruption of their children’s studies, even though very high tuition had been paid.

Tuition incentives proposed to attract talent for Vietnam’s railway future

Facing a shortage of highly skilled engineers and technicians, railway experts propose waiving tuition fees for top-performing students to encourage more enrollments.

Motorbike safety under scrutiny: Experts push for dedicated lanes

With nearly 70% of traffic accidents involving motorbikes, transportation officials stress the need for improved infrastructure, including separate lanes for two-wheelers.

Wildlife crime crackdown: Man fined for preparing monkey-based medicine

A man in Nghe An was fined approximately $15,700 for illegally purchasing and cooking three endangered monkeys, which are protected under Vietnamese wildlife conservation laws.

The lottery nightmare: How damaged tickets cost these winners a fortune

Winning the lottery should be life-changing, but for some, it has become a tale of missed opportunities and irreversible mistakes.

A call late at night led to hospital's first transplant operation

Dr Nguyen Thu Huong of the National Children's Hospital in Hanoi received a call late on December 18, 2024 from the National Center for Organ Transplant Coordination, which informed him about a brain-dead donor.

Students cry in life skills sessions: what is occurring in counselling rooms?

Many parents are concerned that their children sometimes cry during psychological counselling sessions, and that the counselling may do more harm than good.

Vietnam targets flexible, efficient, sustainable labour market

Vietnam’s labour market has experienced steady growth in both size and quality, moving towards modernisation, sustainability, and international integration.

Vietnam’s population ageing faster than ever, experts warn

Despite the decline in birth rates, Vietnam remains in its golden population period, where for every two working-age individuals, there is one dependent.

Ho Chi Minh City plans $2.3 billion investment to upgrade four key gateways

Ho Chi Minh City is seeking over $2.3 billion under a public-private partnership model to upgrade and expand four critical transport gateways, aiming to improve regional connectivity and traffic flow.

Vietnam completes 80% of preparations for United Nations Vesak 2025

With only months to go, Vietnam has nearly completed preparations for the United Nations Vesak 2025, set to host leaders, scholars, and Buddhist representatives from 80 countries in a grand international celebration.

Vietnam’s labor market faces pressure as 100,000 public workers exit

As Vietnam streamlines its public sector workforce, an estimated 100,000 civil servants will need to transition to new jobs.