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Ho Chi Minh City metro launches paid service with fares starting January 21

Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) will begin commercial operations on January 21, introducing ticketed fares and a revised schedule to meet Tet holiday travel needs.

Airlines add 586 flights to meet Tet holiday travel demand

To accommodate the significant travel demand during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, airlines have announced an additional 586 flights, adding over 134,000 seats to their schedules from January 17 to February 12.

Vietnam forms task force for high-speed railway project management

The Ministry of Transport has formed a dedicated task force to oversee the implementation of the North-South high-speed railway project, a key infrastructure initiative for Vietnam’s development.

Hanoi launches three electric bus routes to combat pollution and congestion

Hanoi has officially launched three new electric bus routes, marking a significant step in the capital’s efforts to adopt green transportation and address traffic and environmental challenges.

Braving the seas to deliver Tet gifts to Truong Sa soldiers and residents

As the Lunar New Year approaches, the Naval Region 4 Command delivers gifts and heartfelt sentiments to soldiers and residents on the Truong Sa Archipelago, celebrating Vietnam’s traditional Tet festival.

La Niña’s impact: Vietnam braces for unpredictable weather in 2025

Vietnam’s 2025 weather patterns are expected to be highly unpredictable as La Niña remains active, affecting temperatures and precipitation.

Vietnam promotes camera-based traffic violation fines to ensure road safety

By leveraging camera-based enforcement, Vietnam hopes to transform traffic safety behaviors and reduce road accidents in 2025.

Hanoi student reunites with peacekeeping mother in South Sudan via surprise call

During a Tet celebration program, a Hanoi student was given a surprise reunion with her mother, a peacekeeping physician in South Sudan, highlighting the sacrifices made by families of national heroes.

Hang Bang Canal revitalized, bringing joy to HCM City residents

Residents of District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, are celebrating the revitalization of the Hang Bang Canal, which has turned a polluted waterway into a vibrant community space.

Moving from manual to digital: A new era for Vietnam's traffic police

Vietnam's traffic police are undergoing a major transformation, moving from manual operations to advanced technology to restore traffic discipline under the new Traffic Safety Law and Decree 168.

Tet 2025 travel begins: Tan Son Nhat brims with passengers

Although the Lunar New Year (Tet) travel peak officially begins next week, Tan Son Nhat Airport is already bustling with passengers eager to start their Tet journeys.

Northeast monsoon impacts Tet weather: Drizzle in the North, dry in the South

With Tet (Lunar New Year) 2025 around the corner, meteorologists forecast contrasting weather across Vietnam: cold and damp in the North, while the South enjoys sunny, pleasant conditions.

Weather and technical factors lead to emergency stops for HCM City Metro

In its first month of operation, the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien Metro Line 1 encountered several technical and weather-related challenges, leading to emergency stops to ensure passenger safety.

HCMC battles ‘suffocating’ traffic congestion amid new traffic law enforcement

The implementation of Decree 168 has brought discipline to Ho Chi Minh City’s traffic, but it has also unveiled new challenges, including severe congestion, signaling issues, and overburdened infrastructure.

Tan Son Nhat Airport to serve over 900,000 passengers during Tet 2025

Tan Son Nhat Airport is set to handle over 900,000 passengers and 6,100 flights during the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025 season, reflecting a record-breaking surge in holiday travel.

Drivers fined up to $125 for using ETC lanes with insufficient funds

Vietnam’s new traffic regulations impose fines of up to $125 for using ETC lanes with empty accounts, prompting calls for better enforcement and driver accountability.

Trial begins for Mai Tien Dung and former Lam Dong leaders in corruption case

On January 16, 10 defendants, including former minister Mai Tien Dung, were tried for their roles in a bribery and corruption case tied to land management violations.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City streets transform under Decree 168

Fifteen days into the implementation of Decree 168/2024, citizens across Vietnam have shown remarkable compliance with traffic laws, leading to a significant reduction in accidents.

Population exceeds 100mil., HCM City 30 times as large as least populous city

As of mid-2024, Vietnam's population had exceeded 101.1 million. HCM City is the most populous area with more than 9 million people, nearly 30 times more populous than the least populous city.

Economic struggles keep many workers away from home this Tet

For many workers in Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong Province, financial hardship has turned the dream of returning home for Lunar New Year (Tet) into an unattainable luxury.