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Healthcare reaches remote communities under new national health policy

The policies are being translated into practical programmes, including free health screenings and consultations for millions of people nationwide, with a particular focus on remote, mountainous and border communities.

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Quảng Ninh health sector writes a new chapter

Quảng Ninh Province’s health sector is realising the Politburo's Resolution 72-NQ/TW through statistics, hard work and patients’ step-by-step recovery.

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Public school restructuring to shift over 32,000 education managers to teaching

Reports from 28 of the 34 provinces and cities show that about 2,254 multi-level general education schools are expected to be established following the restructuring.

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Mekong Delta launches first robotics, AI research institute

Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Chí Ngôn, Director of DNC-IRAI, said the institute will also offer short-term courses on AI applications, robot programming and automated system operation, targeting learners, businesses and the wider community.

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Tây Ninh honours farmers for practical agricultural innovations

Tây Ninh Province honoured 12 practical technical innovations by farmers on August 18 following the first Farmers’ Technical Innovation Contest 2026.

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Charity kitchens

Charity kitchens are making HCM City more compassionate than ever. Kitchens like NTCM and Mây Ngàn 1 provide affordable, nutritious meals for those in need for less than a dollar. Sharing is caring, and these kitchens are giving hope to people who need it most.

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Vietnam Airlines plane that returned to Munich had four burst tyres: authorities

The crew determined there was not enough runway remaining to safely abort the takeoff and continued the departure, applying maximum engine thrust.

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Former deputy labour minister faces trial over alleged bribery scheme

Former Deputy Minister of Labour Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyễn Bá Hoan is accused of receiving more than VNĐ16.3 billion (over US$624,000) in bribes between 2020 and 2025, according to the indictment.

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Việt Nam targets 750,000 medical tourists by 2030

The number of foreigners utilising medical services in the country is currently estimated at around 300,000 per year, including foreign residents and visitors.