If everything stays on track, the new setup could start test runs as early as June 15, said Politburo member and Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen.

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.

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.

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.

At the line, Asian champion Jutatip Maneephan of Thailand made the first move, but Nguyen Thi That of the Loc Troi An Giang team surged past in a decisive sprint to claim her second consecutive stage victory.

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.

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.

On December 17, the Department of Information and Communications of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, in collaboration with the People’s Committee of Con Dao island district, launched a "Green Living Festival." This event is part of the "For a green island environment" programme in 2024 which aims at promoting environmental protection and sustainable development in coastal and island regions.

The Vietnam Record Organisation (VietKings) has officially recognised Hon Trung Bird Sanctuary in Con Dao National Park in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau as the most fertile seabird habitat.

With its strategically significant location as the gateway to the sea for Southeastern Vietnam, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province is positioning itself as a key driver of economic growth for the region. The province has set ambitious goals, including an average annual growth rate of 8.1–8.6% for Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), excluding oil and gas, from 2021 to 2030.

The Vietnam Record Organisation (VietKings) has officially recognised Hon Trung as a special seabird breeding habitat.

On November 28, Con Dao National Park in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province held a ceremony to receive the Heritage Tree designation, and a Vietnam record for the Hon Trung seabird nesting ground, on the occasion of Vietnam Forestry Day.

The Department of Tourism of the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has announced its tourism promotion program for the last quarter of the year, and unveiled new destinations, tours, and routes within the province.

The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau is entering the low tourist season, providing some down time for local travel firms to renovate and upgrade service quality, facilities, and human resources to stimulate demand.

The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau is entering the low tourist season, providing some down time for local travel firms to renovate and upgrade service quality, facilities, and human resources to stimulate demand.

Strong performances in the Provincial Competitiveness Index, green index, and investment attraction demonstrate that Ba Ria-Vung Tau is actively enhancing its investment and business environment while reforming administrative procedures to achieve green and sustainable development.

Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and a working delegation on July 23 laid wreaths and offered incense to fallen heroes at Hoang Duong cemetery, on the occation of the 77th War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947-2024).

The southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau has undertaken various initiatives to monitor the “3 Nos” that constitute violations for fishing vessels (no registration, no examination, no licence), local authorities have said.