It will take significant effort and focus from the Ministry of Transport and local authorities to achieve the goal of completing 3,000 kilometres of the North-South expressway by 2025, according to Minister Nguyen Van Thang.
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Can Giuoc is recognized as new rural district
On December 25, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed Decision No. 1644 recognizing Can Giuoc district, Long An province as meeting new rural standards in 2023.
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HCM City needs 330,000 workers next year
Ho Chi Minh City will need some 310,000 - 330,000 workers for job vacancies next year, according to the latest survey of the city’s Human Resources Forecasting and Labour Market Information (Falmi) Centre.
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Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024 impresses foreign guests
The Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024, underway from December 19-22 at Gia Lam airport in Hanoi, has left a lasting impression on defence officials and ambassadors from various countries.
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Directive issued to ensure merry Tet for all
The Party Central Committee’s Secretariat has issued a directive on the organisation of the Lunar New Year (Tet) to ensure safe, healthy, and economical celebrations of the New Year.
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Vietnam’s GDP growth poised for robust growth in 2024: officials
With just days remaining in 2024, the Vietnamese economic landscape looks promising, with the GDP growth expected to exceed the set target of 7% thanks to concerted efforts by ministries and sectors.
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Vietnam strives to complete 100,000 social houses by 2025
Based on statistics reported by localities, the Ministry of Construction projects that over 100,000 social housing units will be completed nationwide in 2025.
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HCM City arranges 17 bus routes for better connectivity with Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien Metro
The Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien urban railway line No 1 in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to roll out on December 22, and the municipal Department of Transport is setting up 17 electric bus routes connected to metro stations.
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Mekong Delta faces increased saltwater intrusion in 2024-25 dry season
The Mekong Delta is expected to experience unusually high saltwater intrusion during the upcoming dry season, albeit less severe than in 2015-16, 2019-20 and 2023-24.
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HCM City needs over 40 billion USD for seven railway lines by 2035
Ho Chi Minh City will need about 40.21 billion USD for constructing seven urban railway lines with a total length of about 355km by 2035, its Transport Department said.
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Passengers enjoy free rides on Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line for first 30 days
Passengers of Metro Line 1 in Ho Chi Minh City will enjoy free travel during the first 30 days of its commercial operation under a resolution passed by the municipal People’s Council at its 20th session on December 11.
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PM calls for development of traditional medicine products to serve tourists
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for a focus on developing and diversifying services and products in traditional medicine, as well as improving the quality of traditional medicine in healthcare-related services.
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3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Kon Tum
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kon Plong district in Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on December 8, causing no damage or casualties.
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Long An plans to implement 7 social housing projects in 2024
- Reduced working hours must go hand-in-hand with improved productivity
- Vietnam to have 98 more automatic air quality monitoring stations by 2030
- Youth volunteers from Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea visits Long An
- Project to develop multi-use values of forest ecosystem to 2030 approved
