(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi is facing mounting pressure from a rapid surge in private vehicles when its transportation infrastructure is already overloaded, resulting in worsening traffic congestion and air pollution. Expanding public transportation — buses, metro lines, and bus rapid transit (BRT) — and establishing low-emission zones (LEZs) are seen as the most promising ways to address the problem.

(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City’s eastern region has been selected by the Ministry of Science and Technology as the first area in Vietnam’s Southeast region to roll out the national net-zero program. The area is spearheading green development, building a sustainable economy in tandem with environmental protection.

(VOVWORLD) - Looking at the modern cityscape of Ca Mau province with its well-connected transportation network, few would imagine that behind the rows of spacious houses, small ferries still shuttle passengers across the river each day.

(VOVWORLD) - In 2019, a Hanoi-based group called “Journey to Rescue Dead Waste” launched a movement to collect discarded calendars and other paper items and give them a second life as notebooks and handicrafts. The initiative is helping to reduce waste and reshape community habits.

(VOVWORLD) - As in other parts of Vietnam, Khanh Hoa province’s tourism sector is accelerating digital transformation to offer visitors “smart vacations.” The central province has quickly embraced the trend to adapt to market changes and improve the tourist experience.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is undergoing a sweeping transformation with a clear goal: to build smart cities that serve the people. The effort is based on national strategies like the Sustainable Smart City Development Plan 2018-2025 with a vision to 2030, the National Digital Transformation Program until 2025 with a vision to 2030, the E-Government Development Strategy toward a Digital Government, and Project 06 on population data and digital identity. Together, these initiatives form the backbone of digital infrastructure for urban services.

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi is abuzz with preparations for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), with the capital expected to see a surge of domestic and international visitors. Hotels, restaurants, and tourism services are fully prepared to meet the anticipated demand.

(VOVWORLD) - The national “One Commune, One Product (OCOP)” program has become a hallmark of Ho Chi Minh City’s agricultural development. Amid rapid urbanization, local OCOP producers are developing goods that reflect modern lifestyles, meet high quality standards, and serve diverse markets.

(VOVWORLD) - The Rieng, a small café located in the heart of Hanoi, has become a place where deaf-mute young people can express their talents, gain recognition, and confidently connect with the wider community. The café was established with a desire to create a workplace for the people with disabilities.

(VOVWORLD) - Busy people looking for a way to unwind and recharge have discovered an energetic dance style called “swing”. Every weekday night, members of the Hanoi Swing Dancing Club gather in the ballroom of Complex 1 on Tay Son Street in Hanoi to lose themselves in the rhythms of jazz.