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Kiên Giang has reported fewer traffic deaths this year, but potholed roads and encroachment by street vendors mean the number of accidents and injuries have risen. A traffic accident in Kiên Giang Province. In the first seven months of 2024, Kiên Giang reported fewer traffic deaths year-on-year. — Photo congly.vn …

HCM City will spend more than VNĐ62. 5 trillion (US$2.5 billion) to undertake urgent repairs of 23 disaster prevention projects in 2024. Construction of the multi-trillion đồng flood-prevention project in HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — HCM City will spend more than VNĐ62.5 trillion (US$2.5 billion) to undertake urgent repairs of 23 disaster …

A boat captain and broker, along with two others charged with organising an illegal fishing crew. Dương Hoàng Giang was arrested for investigation of the act of “Organising and brokering for others to illegally exit or enter the country”. VNA/VNS Photo CÀ MAU — The Cà Mau Provincial Police has …

Hà Nội has advanced in promoting cultural and social projects, but businesses are still facing many challenges to move forward. To overcome any potential hurdles enterprises attended a conference organised by the Hanoi Promotion Agency aiming to propose effective solutions.

According to the latest data from the Institute of Geophysics, more than 230 earthquakes have rocked Kon Plông District since January. Among these, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake on July 28 was the most powerful to hit the area in over a century. Residents receive guidance on earthquake response. — VNA/VNS …

Forecasts suggest that from now until October, the East Sea could witness the formation of approximately five to seven storms or tropical depressions, with one to three possibly making landfall. The aviation authority has directed relevant units to proactively prevent, combat and overcome the consequences of natural disasters. Photo chinhphu.vn …

Tiền Giang Province, one of the country’s main fruit producers, is focusing on developing specialised fruit farms to serve exports. A mango orchard in Tiền Giang. The province is focusing on production of key local fruits such as mango, dragon fruit and durian. — VNA/VNS Photo TIỀN GIANG — The …

Both sides agreed to study and carry out projects in the above-mentioned domains to better socioeconomic conditions, thus improving the livelihoods of people, particularly those living in mountainous, remote, and ethnic minority-inhabited areas. Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng (first from left) signs a memorandum of understanding with …

After ten years, the total credit for the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies has surpassed VNĐ373 trillion, while outstanding debt has reached nearly VNĐ351 trillion, helping more than 3.1 million households escape poverty, and over 4.2 million people get jobs. Diệp Thị Trang (middle) and local women weave bamboo souvenirs. Photo …

Customers, especially international tourists, will find it easy to buy tickets online and pay with their bank cards. An automatic ticket vending machine is installed in Hội An City in Quảng Nam Province. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam Railways Corporation (VNR) has announced that starting from August …