Stories from Vietnam

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment announced 40 OCOP products have achieved certification, marking the final phase of the 2021-2025 period. According to the China Rural Office, 91 registration dossiers were submitted from 18 provinces and cities.

International travel is returning with a focus on Southeast Asia and Europe during the upcoming holiday period. Data from industry provider Umed Trip shows bookings to Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand have all increased by more than 30%.

LEGO has launched a new Technic Mustang GT model. The set is priced at 99 USD. The source noted that the model achieves certain capabilities that the real-world 46,000 USD Ford version lacks. The model includes two different body kit options for customization.

The Central Court of Hanoi sentenced Nhuân Sơn Yên to five years of hard labor. Charges included obstructing the execution of martial law resolutions, providing false information to foreign media, and ordering military officials to destroy evidence on a mobile phone.

The 'Am Vang To Quoc' music program opened at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi. The event featured the song of the same name composed by Ta Duy Tuan and performed by singer Tung Duong with various choirs. Approximately 40,000 spectators attended the program.

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has drafted a decision to implement specific pricing for domestic waste collection and transport services. Group 6 includes wards in the former Ba Ria area.

Captain Nguyen Van Do of vessel Quy No 90618 stated that fuel costs account for approximately 60% of sea voyage expenses. Rising fuel prices are driving up production costs for local fishermen.

Construction began on April 29 for a long-distance memorial project in Cam Ranh. The project is being implemented on approximately 1.71 hectares of land. The memorial honors naval personnel who died protecting maritime sovereignty since mid-1975.

The Chairperson of the National Assembly visited Rach Gia in An Giang province to honor war invalids and families of those with meritorious service. The visit coincided with the 140th anniversary of International Workers' Day on May 1.

Hanoi authorities have issued a decision regarding social housing support policies. The decision follows existing housing laws. A new decision regarding social housing has been issued in Vietnam. The policy allows individuals to access social housing even if their owned property is located far from their place of work. Local authorities are working to resolve difficulties in land clearance to improve public investment disbursement progress. Tran Bao Ha, Vice Chairman of the Ha Tinh Provincial People's Committee, commented on the implementation efforts. The regulation aims to provide more housing security for residents.