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The Ministry of Construction has proposed expanding the 1,144-km eastern wing of North-South expressway from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City from four to six lanes, at an estimated cost of 152.1 trillion VND (around 6.2 billion USD).

(VEN) - The application of high technology in the agricultural sector is an inevitable trend, as it helps improve productivity, increase product quality, and expand the market. Despite not having many natural advantages, the northwestern province of Dien Bien has made significant strides in developing high-tech agriculture, especially in ethnic minority areas.

Experts believe that Ho Chi Minh City is well-positioned to be a commodities exchange center, given its strength in exporting key goods on a global scale.

Due mostly to financial difficulties, some expressways still face limitations in terms of lane capacity and speed restrictions.

PM Chinh underlined that the youth should pioneer in innovative thinking and strategic vision, lead the way in scientific research, technological advancement, and digital transformation, and shape Vietnam’s culture and identity for the global stage.

(VEN) - The ‘Consumer’ app. is considered a breakthrough in enhancing Vietnamese consumer rights protection in the current context.

(VEN) - The theme for activities in response to the Vietnam Consumer Rights Day 2025, chosen by the Ministry of Industry and Trade is “Transparent Information - Responsible Consumption.” Vietnam Economic News’ Hoang Lan interviewed Nguyen Quynh Anh, Vice Chairwoman of the National Competition Commission under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, about this event.

At a recent reception for Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang at IUT Béziers, Director of the institute Jérôme Azé said the education establishment has an emerging cooperation with Vietnam, demonstrated by the presence of many Vietnamese students at IUT, as well as the students it has sent to Vietnam.
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France is ready to cooperate with Vietnam on strategic transport projects, French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot told Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during a meeting in Hanoi on March 21.

(VEN) - To ensure effective public administration and smooth operation of the state apparatus, especially in the context of Vietnam’s commitment to streamlining its government structure, digital technology plays a particularly important role.

The discussion was part of a British Council-funded project involving four Vietnamese universities -Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance (UEF), Phenikaa University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH), and Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU) - University of Da Nang- in collaboration with the University of Gloucestershire in the UK.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed the Ministry of Public Security to work alongside ministries and sectors to finalise the development of specialised databases aimed at enhancing the quality of online public services.

Vinh Phuc's GRDP growth for 2021–2025 is projected at 7.4%, with total economic output expected to reach 190 trillion VND (7.45 billion USD) by 2025, 1.53 times higher than in 2020. Annual per capita GDP is forecast to rise to 148 million VND, while labour productivity is improving at an average of 11% per year.

Vietnam’s railway industry can draw valuable lessons from countries that have successfully developed their domestic railway sectors.

Since the beginning of 2025, the province has reported no new violations, with nearly 2,000 required to install monitoring devices having done so.

The recent policy of the Politburo to waive all tuition fees for students from public preschool to the end of high school nationwide has brought joy not only to the education sector but also to society as a whole. This decision not only reduces the cost of education for students across the country, significantly contributing to social welfare, but also fosters comprehensive educational development, ensuring equal access to knowledge.

In recent years, Vietnam has recorded notable accomplishments in implementing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), from improving legislation and raising community awareness to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities.

Leighton Ernsberger, Director Education and English for the British Council in East Asia, shared that Vietnam is one of the priority countries of the British Council in building educational partnerships.

According to initial planning, Hanoi’s metro line No 5 has a total length of 38.43km, consisting of 2km elevated, 6.5km underground and 29.93km at ground level.

Expanding access to high-income labour import markets brings new opportunities for Vietnamese workers who hope for a better life for them and their families in the Year of the Snake.

The Government is recommending public employers arrange their working schedules to swap out working on Saturday, April 26, for the day off on May 2.In early April, workers in Vietnam will also enjoy a day off for the Hung Kings Commemoration Day (the 10th day of the third lunar month), which falls on April 7 (Monday).

The Hanoi People’s Committee has approved the project, funded by the Economic Department of the French Embassy in Vietnam through the FASEP Fund under the French Ministry of Economy and Finance.

The Politburo has decided to waive all tuition fees for students from kindergarten to high school in the public school system nationwide.

(VEN) - The year 2024 witnessed a breakthrough growth in the construction and infrastructure sectors in terms of revenues and profits. The increase in public investment, record FDI inflows and low interest rates have created great motivation for businesses in these sectors.

A project to construct at least a million apartments of affordable social housing for low-income earners and workers in industrial parks in the 2021 – 2030 period was approved by the Prime Minister.

The Party and State have always regarded the protection, care, and improvement of public health as a top priority, which has been shown through efforts to design comprehensive legal frameworks and policies to strengthen the healthcare system, particularly in the current era, stated National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man while addressing a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the Vietnamese Doctors’ Day in Hanoi on February 26.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said that New Zealand has eight universities ranked among the top 2% of the highest-quality institutions globally. If Vietnamese students are looking for a place to experience high-quality English-language education, New Zealand is undoubtedly a prime choice, he stated.

Wastefulness remains common in Vietnam, causing serious consequences, Prime Minister Pham Minh said while chairing the first meeting of the Steering Committee for Wastefulness Prevention and Control held in Hanoi on February 25.

The Kien Giang Border Guard Command has directed all border checkpoints to carry out thorough inspections of every fishing vessel, ensuring that only those with proper documentation and compliance with vessel monitoring system (VMS) regulations are allowed to operate.

He stressed that, in addition to effectively implementing the Party's resolutions on healthcare, it is essential to adopt a new mindset to remove barriers and bottlenecks, enabling the sector to advance in the coming period.