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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.

The Hanoi People’s Committee has submitted a proposal to the municipal People’s Council for approval of investment plans and adjustments to several public investment projects, including the Tran Hung Dao, Tu Lien and Ngoc Hoi bridges.

(VEN) - According to experts’ forecasts, the real estate market in 2025 is expected to enjoy many positive changes, overcoming the remaining difficulties and challenges.

In 2025, the Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) boasts 17 disciplines and three fields listed in global rankings, with 14 of them securing spots among the top 500 worldwide.

Drive-by downloads occur when users visit compromised websites that automatically download malware without their knowledge or consent, while social engineering attacks take place when cybercriminals deceive users into downloading malicious files by disguising them as legitimate programmes, often through phishing emails, fake websites, and misleading advertisements.

Hanoi Metro will collaborate with Xanh SM, VinBus, FGF, and V-Green to create a seamless door-to-door transport system integrating electric metro lines, taxis, motorbikes, and buses.

Ho Chi Minh City is implementing a range of measures to achieve its 2025 growth target, striving for 10% despite the Government’s assigned goal of 8.5%.

Support initiatives not only help individuals but also provide families with the resources to achieve long-term financial stability.

Vietnam holds 7 billion cubic metres of peat across 36,000 hectares, with the Mekong Delta containing the largest deposits.

(VEN) - Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is urgently implementing projects connecting the city to Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai Province.

(VEN) - According to experts, in addition to increasing traffic violation fines, Hanoi needs to improve road infrastructure, especially ensuring fairness in implementing Decree No.168/2021/ND-CP.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba and Nicaragua said on February 10 that it has been taking citizen protection measures for three Vietnamese survivors of a boat sinking in Nicaragua.

Thu Duc city will be an area leading the HCM City’s economy and other metropolitan areas through knowledge-based economic activities such as training, research, high-tech production and development cooperation.