Anh Quốc Kiệt has dedicated his life to helping fellow gay men seek treatment for HIV/AIDS—and overcome discrimination to gain confidence in their lives after what many still see as a shameful diagnosis.

The second bridge of the Y-shaped flyover in HCM City’s Gò Vấp District connecting Phạm Ngũ Lão and Nguyễn Oanh streets opened to traffic on October 31.

A squid fishing vessel sank yesterday when attempting to shelter from bad weather near Song Tử Tây Island of the Trường Sa (Spratly) archipelago. One fisherman died and one remains missing.

Việt Nam lacks long-term nutrition research that could provide a scientific foundation for nutrition consultancy, doctors and nutritionist have said.

The HCM City Department of Transport has ordered all app-based taxi service providers in the city to halt expansion while waiting for a ministry review of the city’s pilot app-based taxi project, which began two years ago.

A British tourist whose right atrium (heart cavity) was punctured in a serious accident near Hội An City is convalescing after surgery and treatment at the Đà Nẵng General Hospital.

An ageing population is posing mounting challenges to providing care for elderly people in Việt Nam. However, in a country where most families look after old parents in their own homes, the idea of a ‘nursing home’ or geriatric centre remains an alien concept.

In mid-November, South Korean President Moon Jae-in will visit Indonesia, Việt Nam and the Philippines for the APEC and ASEAN Summits. We look forward to having him shed light on his country’s vision and strategy toward ASEAN, as well as a more concrete action plan to further enhance ASEAN-Korea relations. 

The University of Economics HCM City (UEH) has announced financial rewards to promote academic research and international publications.