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“COVID-19 Memories” programme to help prepare for future pandemics

The “COVID-19 Memories” programme was launched yesterday in HCM City to draw lessons learned from the COVID-19 responses and better prepare for future pandemics.

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From sacred roots to living journeys: Phú Thọ redefines heritage tourism

Phú Thọ is turning its rich cultural legacy into immersive tourism experiences, positioning the ancestral land of Việt Nam as a distinctive destination on both national and global maps.

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The numbers behind Việt Nam's most ambitious infrastructure drive

A historic five-year highway drive is doing more than moving goods faster. It is redrawing Việt Nam's economic map.

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VNA, Xinhua strengthen cooperation in digital transformation, technology application

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and Xinhua News Agency have agreed to step up cooperation in digital transformation, technology application and information exchange as part of efforts to adapt to the rapidly evolving media landscape.

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Việt Nam launches peak phase of 500-day campaign to locate, identify fallen soldiers

The Ministry of National Defence convened a conference in Hà Nội on April 24 to roll out the peak phase of the 500-day campaign to accelerate the search, recovery and identification of fallen soldiers’ remains.

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26 new caves discovered in Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National Park

A total of 26 new caves have been discovered in Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National Park in the central province of Quảng Trị following a 2026 survey of caves and tourism resources, according to the park’s management board.

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Việt Nam Red Cross strengthens its flood and storm prevention activities in 2026

Việt Nam Red Cross is shifting to early disaster action, forecasting systems and climate resilience efforts as 2026 brings rising extreme weather risks nationwide.

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Tân Sơn Nhất, Nội Bài Airports brace for peak-season passenger boom

The two largest international airports in Việt Nam are preparing for a sharp rise in holiday travel, with passenger numbers and flight volumes forecast to climb well above normal levels.

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Japan provides $570,000 to improve learning conditions in mountainous areas

The grant is worth more than VNĐ15 billion (US$569,960) to implement the second year of a project.