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20 people trapped for 6 hours in elevator at Japan's Skytree tower

TCTM - An elevator incident at the Tokyo Skytree broadcasting tower (Japan) on the evening of February 22, 2026, left 20 passengers trapped for approximately 6 hours, forcing the facility to temporarily close for safety inspection work.

From March 1, 2026, Vietnam customs will have the authority to suspend clearance if counterfeit goods are suspected

Welding sparks cause house fire, elevator installation staff temporarily detained

Fire at Ecohome 3 Apartment Building, Residents Escape via Stairway

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The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes to supplement the concept of 'counterfeit goods' in the Commercial Law

TCTM - The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes to elevate the concept of "counterfeit goods" to the level of Law in the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of 4 laws in the field of industry and trade. This aims to remove current legal bottlenecks, ensure uniform application in management and violation handling, and increase the effectiveness of combating and preventing counterfeit goods in the market.
Ziehl-Abegg records revenue exceeding 1 billion Euros for the first time

TCTM - Ziehl-Abegg (Germany) – one of the global technology corporations in the fields of control, electric motors, and ventilation systems – has just announced its business performance results and notable technological advancements in 2025.
Regulations on the recognition of foreign conformity assessment results under the amended 2025 Law on Standards and Technical Regulations

TCTM - Recently, the Government issued Decree No. 22/2026/ND-CP detailing a number of articles and measures for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations. Notably, it includes regulations on the issues of mutual recognition and unilateral recognition of foreign conformity assessment results.
Designation of the focal agency for implementing 3 major Free Trade Agreements

TCTM - Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn signed Decisions: 126/QĐ-TTg, 127/QĐ-TTg, 128/QĐ-TTg designating the focal agencies for implementing the three Agreements: The Free Trade Agreement between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the European Union (EVFTA); The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); The Free Trade Agreement between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UKVFTA).
Hanoi plans to relocate 860,000 residents from Beltway 3 inward

TCTM - In the period 2026 – 2045, Hanoi proposes to relocate over 860,000 residents within Ring Road 3 to thoroughly resolve infrastructure "bottlenecks" and promote the development of a green, smart, and sustainable city.
Hanoi to spend 30,000 billion VND to expand the road around West Lake

TCTM - Hanoi has agreed to widen the cross-section to 21-24 meters for over 11 km of the road along West Lake, and will also construct 6 boat piers around the lake, including 3 main piers and 3 auxiliary piers.
The dilemma between recognizing unilateral foreign standards and building domestic testing infrastructure

TCTM – The unilateral recognition of conformity assessment results from foreign organizations is a new provision, stipulated in the amended and supplemented Law on Standards and Technical Regulations 2025. This content was discussed and analyzed by management agencies, experts, and businesses at the Seminar organized by the Vietnam Elevator Association (VNEA) on the morning of January 15, 2026.
Law on Standards and Technical Regulations amended 2025: Pending bottlenecks in the elevator industry

TCTM – On the morning of January 15, 2026, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Elevator Association (VNEA), a Seminar on Discussing the Recognition of Conformity Assessment Results according to the amended and supplemented Law on Standards and Technical Regulations 2025 was held with the participation of state management agencies, professional units, inspection organizations, and the elevator business community.
Ho Chi Minh City: Apartment Building Fire, Three People Trapped in Elevator

EM - On the evening of October 29, 2025, smoke and flames suddenly engulfed Block B2 of Le Thanh Apartment Building (Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City), causing hundreds of panicked residents to flee and trapping three people in an elevator due to a power outage.
COMING SOON: THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL ELEVATOR EXHIBITION - VIETNAM ELEVATOR EXPO 2025

EM - From December 4th to 6th, 2025, the most prestigious exhibition event in the Vietnamese elevator industry - Vietnam Elevator Expo 2025 - will officially open at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
[Photos] Impressions of Vietnam Elevator Expo 2025

TCTM - Vietnam Elevator Expo 2025 has officially concluded after three vibrant days, making its mark with the Seminar: 'Solicitation of Comments on the Draft National Standard for the Vietnam Elevator Industry' It opened an expansive international cooperation forum where technology, standards, and development orientations converged. Wrapping up a breakthrough exhibition, the Vietnamese elevator community now looks forward to Vietnam Elevator Expo 2026 – to be held simultaneously in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for the first time, promising to become a major festival for the entire industry."
Shuddering at the scene of escaping from an elevator 'hanging suspended' between floors

TCTM - The elevator rescue footage, where the cabin had not returned to floor level, sent shivers down viewers' spines: the victim lay prone, crawling one by one through the elevator doorway while the cabin was suspended between two floors. The hidden risk of unintended cabin movement could lead to crushing or severe bodily lacerations. Reality shows that elevator rescue operations require the performing team to be professionally trained and to strictly adhere to safety procedures.