Stories from Vietnam

Vietnam recorded 37 serious traffic accidents across road, rail, and water routes as of 5:00 PM on April 30. The report indicates a positive trend in public order and safety compared to previous holiday periods. This information was provided by police authorities in Vietnam. Compared to the same period last year, accident incidents fell by over 4.7%, deaths decreased by 50%, and injuries dropped by more than 58%. Authorities processed over 13,000 violations, primarily focusing on common errors such as speeding. Vietnam recorded 177 traffic accidents resulting in 95 deaths and 114 injuries during a four-day holiday period. Traffic police attributed the reduction in incidents to increased inspections and testing. Hospitals reported no deaths or mass rescue operations during the holiday. The number of accidents also fell by 72 incidents year-over-year.

Authorities fined three companies a total of 390 million Vietnamese dong for failing to maintain mandatory oil reserve levels. Selling unregulated tobacco products to individuals under 18 years of age can result in fines of up to 3 million dong. Decree 109 of 2026 will take effect on May 18, replacing Decree 82 of 2020. Additionally, personal identification numbers will be supplemented with unique codes before January 1, 2027. Competent authorities must establish complete data for learners by that date. New regulations in Vietnam will impose fines between 5 million and 10 million VND on individuals committing adultery. The penalty applies to spouses who engage in sexual acts or live with others as husband and wife. Individuals who are not married but live with someone known to be married will also face these fines.

Vietnam's aviation corporations have proposed transferring all remaining international flights to Long Thanh International Airport between 2027 and 2030. The proposal suggests keeping short-haul flights under 1,000 km at current airports for domestic carriers.

The move was announced during a conference led by the General Secretary. The council is intended to guide the party's theoretical development. The announcement coincided with the presentation of the Second-Class Labor Order to the Regional Political Academy IV.

A patient was admitted to Ba Ria General Hospital after suffering a snake bite from a pit viper. The patient presented with a swollen right foot, facial swelling, and increased blood pressure.

Vietnam recorded approximately 17.1 million participants in unemployment insurance as of February. This figure represents an increase of more than 119,000 people compared to the previous year. The growth is attributed to recent policy adjustments.

Ho Chi Minh City labor unions are implementing digital transformation initiatives to improve worker representation. A key transportation project is the Route 3 road connecting Vung Tau, Phu My, and Ba Ria with a total investment exceeding 127 trillion VND. The city is also calling for investments in general hospitals located in Phuoc Thang, Binh Chau, and Long Hai. Additionally, development is being pushed for the Dat Do industrial zone. These initiatives aim to create a new growth engine for the eastern region. Ho Chi Minh City has received 36 cases of snake bites since the beginning of the year. Ho Chi Minh City has implemented a cash incentive of 5 million VND per person for families who have two children. The program applies to parents who met the criteria between September 1, 2025, and the current period.

Authorities in Dong Nai province have approved the planning for a new Digital Technology Zone located near Long Thanh airport. The development is intended to bolster regional technological infrastructure.

Construction is underway on a critical piece of equipment in Haiphong, Vietnam. The construction planning for a large-scale modern steel plant in Haiphong has been revised.

General Secretary Nguyen Xuan Thang has been appointed Chairman of the newly formed Central Theoretical Council for the 2026-2031 term. The Politburo decided to establish this council to oversee theoretical development within the party structure. The announcement follows discussions regarding the nomination of new National Assembly delegates from the Politburo and Secretariat. This body is intended to guide political and theoretical development within the country.