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Ho Chi Minh City chairman: Develop Con Dao into a model green island

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Ho Chi Minh City aims for Con Dao to become a model of green and sustainable island development, a modern and livable special zone with regional and international stature, according to Chairman Nguyen Van Duoc.

Ride-share driver crashes into traffic police post to escape passenger's erratic behavior

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Driver and tourist rescue boy buried in sand at Con Dao

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Fatal multi-vehicle collision on Nhat Tan bridge

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Ministry of National Defense proposes streamlining inspectorate

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High-quality Hanoi - Dong Hoi train service launches

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Vietravel sponsors Vietnam Vibes contest to spread national pride

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Vietravel is sponsoring the contest with prizes worth over 100 million VND to spread love for Vietnam and inspire national pride.

Tropical depression forms over South China Sea

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Early Tuesday, a low-pressure area in the northeastern South China Sea intensified into a tropical depression with maximum winds of 49 km/h, and is forecast to weaken after two days.

Long Thanh airport awaits connection to Ho Chi Minh City

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Existing roads connecting Ho Chi Minh City are overloaded, while large, unfinished, and unimplemented projects threaten the operational efficiency of the country's largest airport, scheduled to open next year.

30,000-seat grandstand erected for A80 celebrations

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Hanoi is rushing to install a 30,000-seat grandstand in Ba Dinh Square and widen surrounding roads for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on 2/9 (A80).

Ho Chi Minh City launches architectural design competition for $6.3 billion Binh Tien bridge and road project

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The city is holding a design competition for the 3.6 km Binh Tien bridge and road project, with a total investment of nearly 6.3 trillion VND, to find the most optimal and unique design solution that creates a landmark.

Fake license plate used in red light violation

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After traffic cameras recorded a pickup truck running a red light, police tracked down the owner and discovered the vehicle had a fake license plate.

Rach Mieu 2 Bridge completed five months ahead of schedule

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The bridge over the Tien River connecting Dong Thap and Vinh Long, finished five months early, will benefit not only the local economies but also the entire Mekong Delta region.

7-year-old girl drowns in swimming pool

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A 7-year-old girl drowned in a swimming pool after her relative left her in the care of pool staff and returned later to find her unresponsive.

Woman caught selling diseased pigs in Gia Lai

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Nguyen Thi Hanh was caught selling 220 diseased pigs (about 4.2 tons) in Gia Lai province.

34 provinces and cities to hold fireworks displays for national day

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Prime minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested 34 provinces and cities to organize cultural activities, concerts, and fireworks displays for National Day on 2/9.

Laos, Cambodia to participate in Vietnam's National Day parade

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Vietnam has invited four countries – China, Russia, Laos, and Cambodia – to participate in the parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of National Day. Laos and Cambodia have confirmed their attendance.

Defense ministry proposes enhanced support for retired officers with critical illnesses

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Retired officers with critical illnesses could receive support equivalent to two months of base salary per quarter and increased meal allowances during hospitalization, according to a draft decree from the Ministry of National Defense.

Vietnam Vibes awards over 100 million VND for photos and videos showcasing Vietnam's beauty

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The Vietnam Vibes by Vietravel contest offers total prizes exceeding 100 million VND, including cash and travel vouchers, for outstanding photos and videos that capture the beauty of Vietnam's people and landscapes.

Gia Binh airport link to Hanoi designated a national key project

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The Gia Binh airport to Hanoi expressway project has been added to Vietnam's list of key national projects, with a focus on transportation.

Con Dao to launch six electric bus routes

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Ho Chi Minh City plans to deploy six electric bus routes with 30 vehicles operating from Con Dao market and airport to tourist attractions, gradually transitioning the special zone to green transportation.

Proposed increase in fines for taxi driver overcharging

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The Ministry of Construction has proposed increasing fines for taxi drivers who overcharge passengers to between 800,000 and 1,000,000 VND, a 200,000 VND increase from the current fine.

Ben Luc - Long Thanh expressway tolls begin August 10

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After opening nearly 30 km, the expressway will begin tolling from midnight on 10/8, with fees ranging from 5,000 VND to 446,000 VND, depending on vehicle type and distance.

Opportunities for domestic enterprises in urban railway development

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Multi-billion USD metro projects in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are opening up significant development opportunities for domestic enterprises to participate in construction, manufacturing, and technology access within the railway sector.

Military bunkers mar Hue's imperial citadel

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Military bunkers built by the US army during the war are impacting the landscape of Hue's Imperial Citadel.

Ho Chi Minh City proposed to increase voluntary social insurance support for workers aged 45-60

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The Ho Chi Minh City Social Insurance agency has proposed additional local support of 20% of voluntary social insurance contributions for workers aged 45-60 to qualify for pensions after 15 years of contributions.

Quang Tri fishermen land a big herring haul

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Setting out at 1 a.m., fishermen from Vinh Moc fishing village in Cua Tung commune returned to shore three hours later with nets overflowing with herring.

Tri An hydropower plant expansion breaks ground on 19/8

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The Tri An hydropower plant expansion project, with an investment of 3.9 trillion VND, will add two 200 MW units. Construction is set to begin on 19/8 and be completed by 2027.

International clinic in Da Nang fined nearly 150 million VND for environmental violations

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In addition to being investigated for allegedly deceiving patients, the Da Nang International General Clinic was fined nearly 150 million VND for violating environmental and food safety regulations.

Viettel showcases military equipment

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Viettel introduced a series of military equipment at its Party Congress on 5/8, including devices researched and developed by the corporation.

Hanoi restricts traffic on central streets for august 7-10

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Hanoi will restrict traffic on several streets from August 7 to 10 for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), and the "Peaceful Capital Festival."

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