Hanoi declared world's most polluted city, authorities seek action
Hanoi declared world's most polluted city, authorities seek action

Vietnams capital Hanoi has been covered in thick smog over recent weeks, putting it at the top of a list of the worlds most polluted cities, as the government said it would push for more electric vehicles (EVs) to alleviate the problem. Levels of hazardous small particles, known as PM2.5, were...

11 killed in Vietnam's Hanoi Café Fire; suspect arrested
11 killed in Vietnam's Hanoi Café Fire; suspect arrested

Eleven people were killed in a fire at a café in Hanoi on Wednesday night, and the police have arrested a man believed to have started the fire, according to Vietnams Ministry of Public Security on Thursday, reports Reuters. The police said in a statement that the man had confessed to using...

Vietnam approves $67b high-speed rail project to boost growth
Vietnam approves $67b high-speed rail project to boost growth

Vietnams National Assembly has approved a $67 billion investment in a high-speed rail network, aiming to connect Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with a 930-mile system. Set to begin construction in 2027 and open by 2035, the project will enhance infrastructure, offer eco-friendly transport, and attract...