VOV.VN - Vietnam’s new traffic safety decree, which came into force on January 1, 2025, is delivering initial results by significantly reducing road accidents, serious injuries and fatalities, easing pressure on emergency healthcare services and reinforcing public discipline on the road, experts say.

VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded 196 traffic accidents nationwide during the four-day New Year holiday in early 2026, killing 94 people and injuring 154 others, according to the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security.

The number of traffic accidents nationwide on January 4 (the final day of the New Year holiday) fell by more than 25% compared with the same day last year, reflecting positive results from traffic safety enforcement efforts, though violations remained high with over 12,000 cases handled.

VOV.VN - Hanoi’s traffic police have intensified patrols and enforcement throughout the capital during the four-day New Year holiday, targeting drink-driving violations in an effort to maintain road safety and public order.

VOV.VN - Large numbers of people carrying luggage have begun to return to Hanoi after enjoying a four-day New Year holiday, causing heavy congestion on the city’s southern gateways.

VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded 71 road traffic accidents on January 2, resulting in 41 deaths and 56 injuries, according to the National Traffic Safety Committee.

VOV.VN - Major roads in Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, faced severe traffic congestion ahead of the New Year 2026 holiday, as residents travelled for leisure and family visits.

VOV.VN - Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat International Airports are bracing for an anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the four-day New Year 2026 holiday, with many plans devised to minimize congestion and ensure flight safety.

VOV.VN - A serious traffic accident occurred in Lao Cai on December 27 when a passenger bus carrying a charity group from Hanoi overturned, leaving nine people dead.

VOV.VN - A series of deadly traffic accidents in 2025 across Vietnam has reignited concerns about road safety, highlighting persistent gaps in infrastructure, enforcement and driver behaviour despite years of safety campaigns.