As the whole nation implemented the two-tier local government system on July 1, all 168 wards, communes, and special zones in Ho Chi Minh City swiftly came into full operation, with public servants beginning to process administrative procedures seamlessly from the very first day.
Its Forest Protection Sub-department has applied various specialised software and information technologies in forest management and protection and fire prevention.
The nearly 1 billion USD subdivision includes a system of 5-star hotels, resort villas, entertainment facilities, a casino, and an international convention and exhibition centre, with more than 6,000 rooms, serving over 18,000 guests at the same time.
These projects are expected to significantly boost the province's industrial output and contribute to its economic growth trajectory, according to the provincial authorities.
The rescue operation was carried out by the forces of the Con Dao National Park Management Board in cooperation with Con Dao Resort Company, following separate discoveries on the morning of May 7 along Dat Doc beach within the Six Senses Con Dao resort.
Con Dao, once turned into a “hell on earth” by the colonialists and imperialists to suppress Vietnamese patriots and revolutionaries, became a sacred historical place and epitomised the fighting spirit, revolutionary heroism, and ardent patriotism of the Vietnamese people.
At a working session with the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee on May 3, PM Chinh instructed local authorities to finalise and implement the scheme for applying special mechanisms for Con Dao's development.
“No words can fully express our gratitude to those who fought and sacrificed for the Fatherland and the people,” the Prime Minister said.
At the Hang Duong Cemetery, PM Chinh laid wreaths and offered incense in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, heroic martyrs, and countless compatriots and comrades who laid down for the country’s independence and freedom, especially the 20,000 patriots and revolutionaries who perished in the Con Dao prison system over its 113-year history.
Vietnamese localities are gearing up for the April 30 – May 1 holiday with a wide range of cultural and sporting activities, attracting large numbers of residents and visitors.
As the first event of 2025 for Angel’s Fighting Championship (AFC), one of Asia’s leading MMA leagues, AFC 37 featured seven matches, including two Vietnamese fighters Quang Van Minh and Le Van Tuan, who have made their mark in domestic competitions.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh engaged in a working session with leaders of major enterprises in Ba Ria-Vung Tau on March 20, as part of his working visit to the southern coastal province.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a working session with leaders of major enterprises in Ba Ria-Vung Tau on March 20 to listen to their proposals for effective operations in the time to come.
For the first time, the display includes Nguyen Dynasty royal administrative documents and woodblocks, recognised by UNESCO as World Documentary Heritage.
Lexus Challenge, one of the largest golf tournaments of 2025, will be held next month and will be offering its biggest prize money to date.
The seaport-linked FTZ in the Cai Mep Ha vicinity is expected to boost the maritime economy to capitalise on the strategic location of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, attract foreign investment, and drive growth in the logistics, seaport, and international trade sectors.
Tan Cang-Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT) in Phu My township of the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has welcomed the first vessel from EC3 of the Premier Alliance. The vessel, named ONE EAGLE, has a capacity of 14,000 TEUs.
The high-speed ferry service connecting Vung Tau city and Con Dao island in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau and vice versa was resumed on February 7 by Phu Quoc Express JSC after a 5-month suspension.
Cai Mep International Terminal’s serving as the main port for the Gemini Cooperation will be pivotal in enhancing connectivity between the Cai Mep-Thi Vai port cluster and international shipping routes.
The Vietnam Coast Guard has brought ashore a Filippino sailor fall ill aboard a China’s Hong Kong-flagged vessel off the coast of southern Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.
The project aims to construct the My Xuan International General Port, capable of accommodating ships with a capacity of up to 60,000 DWT.
Authorities in the southeastern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau have successfully addressed all cases of "three no's" fishing boats – those lacking registration, inspection certificates, and licences, while approving the registration of 1,076 vessels so far.
New industrial projects are expected to contribute about 5 trillion VND (197 million USD) to the industrial production value of the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau in 2025, according to the provincial Department of Industry and Trade.
The Vietnam Coast Guard Region 3 Command said on December 31 that it successfully rescued five foreign fishermen in distress around 60 nautical miles to the southeast of Con Dao island, the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau.
In 2024, the port industry in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province marked a milestone with total goods throughput at its seaports surpassing 138.2 million tonnes, a 23% increase of the yearly plan, and container cargo volume reaching 10.8 million TEUs, up 34% from the previous year.