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Vinmec surgeons save Cambodian patient with a brain tumour
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A robot that rolls, walks and jumps
A team of students from Hà Nội University of Science and Technology has developed a hybrid robot that combines the speed and efficiency of wheels with the terrain adaptability of legs. Capable of balancing on two legs, navigating uneven surfaces and even jumping, the robot showcases Việt Nam’ young engineers and its potential for real-world applications in security, logistics and disaster response.
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Labour union cites few days off as basis for additional public holidays proposal
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Hoàng Sa (Paracel) Islands’ royal certificates on display in Đà Nẵng
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Đồng Nai durian farmers shift towards organic methods
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Craft villages help drive Đồng Tháp rural economy
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K Hospital successfully performs surgery to remove a giant breast tumour
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HCM City to renovate Children’s Hospital No 2
The HCM City People’s Committee has approved a renovation project for Children’s Hospital No 2, the first medical facility recognised as a municipal-level architectural relic.
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Where science feels like home
Every Saturday, a modest Hà Nội house becomes a hands-on lab where students design medical devices and prototypes under Dr Nguyễn Phan Kiên’s mentorship, turning ideas into real-world innovation.
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Foreign tourists' áo dài-and-bikini outfits spark debate in Hội An
Footage of two foreign visitors wearing the traditional Vietnamese garment over bikini bottoms and shorts in Hội An's ancient town quarter has drawn widespread criticism on social media and prompted local authorities to investigate.
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Việt Nam, Laos hasten 500-day campaign to identify martyrs' remains
Senior officials from Việt Nam and Laos have pledged to intensify joint efforts to locate and repatriate the remains of Vietnamese soldiers and specialists who gave their lives on Lao soil during the struggle for national liberation.
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Police in HCM City raid hotels, arrest 26 Malaysians over drugs and telecom fraud
Officers uncovered what appears to be an organised cross-border criminal network operating out of hotel rooms in Thủ Đức and Hiệp Bình wards, combining drug use with an elaborate telecommunications fraud set-up targeting victims posing as a Malaysian police headquarters.
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Community forest guardians help protect Điện Biên woodlands
The most important thing is that people understand the value of the forest. Now villagers are much more conscious, everyone understands that protecting the forest is protecting their own livelihood.
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Buddhists mark Vesak with prayers for peace
On the evening of May 30, the Việt Nam Buddhist Sangha staged a procession carrying sacred Buddha relics through the central Hà Nội, an event that also marked the 45th anniversary of the Sangha's founding.
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Border guards help disadvantaged students pursue dreams
Through scholarships, foster care, and health insurance support, Trường Long Hòa Port Border Guard Station in Vĩnh Long Province has become a lifeline for disadvantaged students in coastal communities.
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Health ministry orders nationwide inspection of private health care facilities
The move follows a series of violations involving private health care providers in recent months. Numerous serious breaches have been uncovered, particularly at dental clinics, cosmetic surgery centres and therapy establishments.
