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A new pilot programme has begun in HCM City removing traffic light counters at some busy intersections. Some believe this will stop people jumping lights and may even ease congestion. But what do you think? Will this simple solution have the desired effect? Comment below.

On average, the establishment receives approximately 10,000 visitors per day. This figure goes up to around 32,000 on national holidays. Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — A draft ordinance on the management and preservation of Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum is underway, aiming for …

This year’s performance marked the best result for Vietnamese students at the IBO since 2019. Notably, it was the first time multiple Vietnamese students had excelled in the highly demanding practical exams of the competition.   Vietnamese team at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2024 held in Kazakhstan. — VNA/VNS Photo   …

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has requested provinces and cities to actively and closely monitor weather developments to be ready for any emergency. The landslide on National Highway 34 in Tả Mò Village, Yên Định Commune, Bắc Mê District, Hà Giang northern mountainous province. — VNA/VNS Photo …

A planning appraisal council for railway lines and stations across ​​Hà Nội has been established by the Ministry of Transport. A train goes through the Hải Vân Mountain Pass in Đà Nẵng central city. — VNA/VNS Photo Quốc Dũng HÀ NỘI — An appraisal council for railway lines and stations …

The expressway projects that are completed on time or ahead of schedule will open up new opportunities and development space for the entire Mekong Delta region as well the country.   Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính at the working session with heads of ministries and leaders of 13 provinces and cities …

PM Chính asked the People’s Committee of Hà Giang to coordinate with their counterparts of Cao Bằng and Lai Châu provinces, and other localities and agencies to continue handling landslide consequences and seeking the missing (if any), while supporting the families of the deceased. Authorities in Hà Giang Province are …

The European Association of Urology (EAU) on Friday (July 12) officially established a representative office in Việt Nam located at HCM City-based Bình Dân Hospital. The European Association of Urology on July 12 officially established its first representative office in Việt Nam located at HCM City-based Bình Dân Hospital. — Photo Courtesy of Bình Dân Hospital HCM …

The Mekong Delta is expected to have about 1,200km of expressways, with some 600km to be completed within this tenure, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said during a field trip to the Châu Đốc-Cần Thơ-Sóc Trăng expressway project on July 13.   Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính speaking at a …

The police then discovered and retrieved three bodies from the burnt building, which were later identified to be a 93 years old woman, Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Nh., along with her two children, Trần Ngọc C. (52 years old), and Trần Ngọc Anh Th. (58 years old).   The fire at Alley …