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Party and State leaders commemorate heroic martyrs with incense offerings

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On the morning of 26/7, a delegation from the Central Committee, the State President, the National Assembly, and the Government offered incense to commemorate heroic martyrs, laid wreaths, and paid respects at President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum.

Proposing two options for land acquisition authority

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Plan for two underground metro stations at Tan Son Nhat airport

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Polluted canal next to metro line 'revives' after renovation

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Largest square in Central Highlands inaugurated

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Beer pub fire spreads to temporary workshops in Hanoi

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Proposal to remove 12-month maximum for pension authorization

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The Ministry of Home Affairs proposes that individuals receiving pensions and social insurance (SI) benefits can still use authorization documents, but without the previous 12-month maximum validity period.

Hung Yen province targeted to become a centrally-run city before 2030

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The Deputy Prime Minister has urged Hung Yen province to accelerate urban and rural planning to meet multi-objective development goals, with an aim to elevate its status to a centrally-run city by 2030.

Warehouse engulfed in flames in TP HCM residential area

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A warehouse spanning over 600 square meters, storing packaging and frozen goods in Binh Hung Ward (formerly District 8), TP HCM, caught fire fiercely on the afternoon of 25/7, causing part of its corrugated iron roof to collapse.

Soldier posthumously awarded bravery medal for saving electrocution victims

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The President signed a decision to posthumously award a bravery medal to Sergeant Kpa Thiep for his courageous act of saving people from electrocution, an act that unfortunately led to his death 5 days ago.

Do Thanh Binh appointed secretary of Can Tho Party Committee

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Do Thanh Binh, 59, deputy head of the Central Organization Commission and former minister of home affairs, has been assigned by the Politburo to serve as secretary of the Can Tho Party Committee.

Ship sinks in Truong Sa, three missing

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A fishing boat sank in the Truong Sa sea area during a storm, leaving 36 fishermen adrift. While 33 were rescued by another vessel, three remain missing.

Deer and sambar populations revive at Kon Ka Kinh national park

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Many sika deer and sambar, once emaciated and nearly devoid of natural instincts due to captivity, have now recovered and are breeding steadily in a semi-wild area spanning over 10 hectares.

Can Tho secretary Le Quang Tung appointed An Giang secretary

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Le Quang Tung, 54, secretary of Can Tho city party committee, has been assigned by the politburo to serve as secretary of An Giang provincial party committee for the 2025-2030 term.

Typhoon Noul enters the East Sea, heads for China

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After entering the East Sea, typhoon Noul is expected to strengthen before making landfall in China's Guangdong province, with a low probability of directly affecting Vietnam's mainland.

Escape concerns on sleeper buses

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Sleeper buses with 24-40 berths feature narrow aisles, making it difficult for passengers to escape during emergencies like fires, explosions, or rollovers.

Two rare coral species recorded in Ca Mau marine protected area

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Two species, Pocillopora damicornis and Porites lobata, listed as rare aquatic species facing extinction in Vietnam, have been identified in the Hon Hang sea area, part of the Hon Chuoi island cluster.

New proposals on land use certificate issuance

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Land with procedural violations before 1/8/2024 may be considered for a land use certificate if used stably, without disputes, in line with planning, and meeting other conditions.

Contributions and benefits to rise as minimum wage adjusts from 1/1/2027

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Maximum unemployment benefits are projected to reach 28,5 million VND if the regional minimum wage sees a 7,8% adjustment from 1/1/2027.

Phu Quoc deeply flooded after heavy rain

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Prolonged heavy rain caused deep flooding on many roads in Phu Quoc, with some areas submerged by nearly half a meter, hindering traffic on the afternoon of 24/7.

Central Committee introduces personnel for Minister of Home Affairs

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The Party Central Committee approved the Politburo's proposal for the nomination of personnel for the Minister of Home Affairs for the 2026-2031 term, for National Assembly approval.

Transfer of mass mobilization tasks from Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission to Vietnam Fatherland Front Party Committee

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The Central Committee agrees to transfer advisory tasks on mass mobilization to the Party Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and central mass organizations, and to rename the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission.