More than 206,000 makeshift and dilapidated houses across Vietnam have been removed as of mid-June, according to the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

As Vietnam gears up for a bumper lychee harvest in 2025, estimated to reach 303,000 tonnes, up 30% from 2024, the agricultural sector, in coordination with localities, is proactively deploying measures to enhance fruit quality, expand markets, and boost exports.

The Capital Region, including Hanoi and nine neighbouring provinces of Hai Duong, Hung Yen, Vinh Phuc, Bac Ninh, Ha Nam, Hoa Binh, Phu Tho, Bac Giang, and Thai Nguyen, is identified as a socio-economic development linkage area.

The visit formed part of the “Discover Vietnam Day 2025” programme, jointly organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the People’s Committees of Hai Duong, Quang Ninh, and Bac Giang provinces.

Approximately 60% of the output is expected to be consumed domestically, while the remainder destined for export.

With a focus on patient-centred care, the meeting aimed to bring satisfaction, safety and the best medical services to patients, meeting people's medical examination and treatment needs.

The northern province of Hai Duong saw a sharp increase in the number of tourist arrivals to its scenic spots and historical relic sites during the Hung Kings' Commemoration Day holiday from April 5-7.

Hai Duong attracted 125 million USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) and 6.92 trillion VND (270.7 million USD) in domestic direct investment (DDI) in the first quarter of 2025.

The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committees at all levels in Hai Duong have collaborated with local authorities and organisations to mobilise financial support, labour, and construction materials for the housing programme.

The Tranh Temple Festival in Ninh Giang town, Hai Duong province is a vibrant cultural tradition, serving as a focal point for preserving and passing down the spiritual and artistic heritage of generations.

Party General Secretary To Lam, who is also Secretary of the Central Military Commission, on February 10 visited and held a working session with Missile Brigade 490, which is under the Artillery Corps stationed in the northern province of Hai Duong.

The northern province of Hai Duong is striving to eliminate makeshift and dilapidated housing for poor and near-poor households by July 1, 2025, according to Director of the provincial Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Bui Thanh Tung.

The northern province of Hai Duong on November 28 held a ceremony to announce the first shipment of its Hoa Binh grapefuits to the EU market by sea for the 2024 export season.

A delegation from Hai Duong province, led by Tran Duc Thang, member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, held meetings in the Czech Republic on October 24 to advance bilateral cooperation in the fields of investment and labour.

China’s Deli Group broke ground for its new stationery manufacturing plant at the Dai An Expanded Industrial Park in the northern province of Hai Duong on September 28.

A friendship exchange was held in Hai Duong city in the northern province of the same name to celebrate the 71th anniversary of the Attack on Moncada Barracks (July 26, 1953 - 2024).

A delegation of the northern province of Hai Duong led by Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Tran Duc Thang paid a working visit to South Africa from June 14-18 to seek ways to promote cooperation and investment.

The first batch of Hai Duong province’s Thanh Ha lychees exported to Australia by air this year has officially appeared on Australian supermarket shelves.

The first cargo train departing from Cao Xa Station in Cam Giang district in the northern province of Hai Duong to join an international rail route was put into operation on May 2.

The handicraft of gold and silver in Chau Khe village in the northern province of Hai Duong originated from the silver ingot casting profession during the reign of King Le Thanh Tong (1460-1497), over 500 years ago.