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Vietnam aims to send 125,000 labourers abroad to work under contracts in 2024, focusing on key traditional markets such as Japan, Taiwan (China) and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

On February 18, Deputy Minister of Transport - Nguyen Xuan Sang and the working delegation of the Ministry of Transport surveyed the National Highway 62 of Long An province.

Many localities in the Mekong Delta region are focusing on attracting investment and developing renewable energy projects, helping to solve energy security issues and driving socio-economic breakthroughs in the region.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ordered competent sides to accelerate construction of key transport projects in 2024 to create new development space.

More than 56,600 visitors, including 29,050 foreigners, paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from February 9 - 12.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh examined the projects of Ring Road 3 in Ho Chi Minh City, Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai province, and Bien Hoa - Vung Tau Expressway on February 13.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged ministries, sectors, contractors and relevant sides to speed up construction of Terminal 3 (T3) at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has recommended localities in the Mekong Delta to closely monitor saltwater intrusion information and forecast bulletins, which are predicted in February 2024.

As the Tet atmosphere is pervading, every family is preparing to welcome a warm and joyful Tet holiday.

Many disadvantaged workers and families in Ho Chi Minh City have been offered free train rides home this Lunar New Year (Tet holiday), a gesture of support with the hope that everyone can be reunited with their families.

The General Department of State Reserves under the Ministry of Finance has decided to provide 12,736 tonnes of rice from the national reserve to support 849,127 people on the occasion of the Lunar New Year.

President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse on February 2 joined overseas Vietnamese (OV) in a traditional ritual of releasing carps at Nha Rong Wharf on the day for “Ong Cong, Ong Tao” (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods).