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Hà Nội, Hồ Chí Minh City in top-100 walkable cities
Hà Nội and Hồ Chí Minh City have been named among the world’s top 100 most attractive cities for walking exploration in 2026, according to a recent poll by travel platform GuruWalk. This ranking highlights Việt Nam's growing appeal as a destination for immersive on-foot travel experiences.
Youth health project improves Việt Nam's schools
Society 02:13The Vietnam Youth Health Project 2023 - 2026 has wrapped up, delivering impressive results for school health care nationwide. After three years of implementation, the project has contributed to equipping young people with knowledge and skills in proper nutrition, increasing physical activity, caring for mental health, and preventing risk factors for non-communicable diseases. Organisers now plan to expand the most effective measures in the years ahead.
Hồ Chí Minh City accelerates key Metro projects
Society 00:35The Hồ Chí Minh City Urban Railway Management Board is accelerating key metro projects as part of its efforts to develop a modern and integrated public transport network.
Turquoise waters draw tourists to fishing village
Society 01:27The sea off the coast of Ô Loan Commune, Đắk Lắk Province, is currently at its most beautiful, with crystal-clear turquoise waters stretching as far as the eye can see. This stunning shade of blue is transforming local fishing villages into a popular summer attraction, drawing visitors eager to relax and experience the area's natural beauty
A water-retaining hill model
Society 03:28The decline in forest quality in Việt Nam is leaving many regions increasingly vulnerable to erosion, landslides, and water shortages. In Hòa Bắc Commune, Đà Nẵng City, local communities have turned to traditional knowledge, preserving forests on hilltops to safeguard water sources for the wider ecosystem. Known as the "water-retaining hill" model, this approach is delivering tangible results in environmental restoration while supporting sustainable livelihoods.
Japan's regional population divide deepens
Society 02:17In 2025, the birth rate rose in 13 of Japan’s prefectures, the first time in 7 years that more than ten prefectures had recorded an increase. But this is not necessarily cause for celebration, as the national birth rate remains at a record low. Instead, the figures point to a growing migration of young women towards central urban areas.
French court considers reopening Agent Orange lawsuit
Society 03:15Trần Tố Nga, 84 years old, a French citizen of Vietnamese origin, has persistently pursued a historic lawsuit against U.S. chemical corporations to seek justice for millions of victims of Agent Orange in Việt Nam. Let's hear more from Bertrand Repolt, one of the lawyers pursuing Trần Tố Nga's case for over a decade.
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