Chu Việt Nga, programme manager at HelpAge International in Việt Nam, speaks to Việt Nam News reporter Khánh Dương on recommendations for developing day care centres for the elderly for Việt Nam and lessons learned from international experience.
Việt Nam’s elderly care system remains in its infancy. Fewer than 30 per cent of communes and wards have models to support older persons while the number of specialised care centres nationwide has not yet surpassed 100.
From sustainable agriculture to green textiles, six early-stage enterprises showcased market-ready impact models at SEIP 2025, reflecting a broader shift in Việt Nam’s startup ecosystem toward sustainability and inclusion.
Quảng Trị province suffered multiple consecutive disasters this year, resulting in heavy losses, including 21 deaths, 10 missing and 24 injured, with economic damage estimated at over VNĐ2.5 trillion.
Heart failure treatment in Việt Nam is entering a pivotal new phase marked by personalised medicine and digital transformation, according to Prof. Dr. Đỗ Doãn Lợi, Chairman of the Vietnam Heart Failure Society (VHFS).
The Việt Nam Coast Guard and Border Guard forces have seized nearly 1,000 cubic metres of illegally transported sand and arrested a suspect found in possession of 1.13 grammes of synthetic drugs during coordinated operations in HCM City.
The remains were recovered by one of two Vietnamese unilateral recovery teams that continued operations during a recent lapse in US government funding, when joint teams were unable to deploy.
Hà Nội has approved in principle two major projects, including an Olympic sports urban area and a Red River Landscape Boulevard, aimed at driving long-term growth and reshaping the capital.
The Live Healthy Every Day – For a Strong Việt Nam 2025 programme has been launched on December 13 morning in Hà Nội, one of many localities receiving this public healthcare initiative across Việt Nam.
Japan and Brazil have announced support for Việt Nam as the country works to recover from severe damage caused by recent storms and flooding in central localities.
A Hà Nội man has been charged with murder after allegedly pushing a traffic police officer into the path of an oncoming truck during a roadside inspection, an act that has sparked public outrage.
The Ministry of Health has convened an urgent nationwide online conference to strengthen polio prevention and control measures amid rising risks of the disease being reintroduced into Việt Nam.
The parties committed to stepping up the exchange of data and information on high-risk product categories; expanding practical training programmes for market surveillance officers; and coordinating to help businesses from both countries improve their understanding and compliance with IP protection regulations.
According to the report of the Ministry of Construction, as of December 19, more than 3,000km of highways is expected to be completed and opened for technical traffic.
An innovative effort for people and nature, COAST is a game-changer for vulnerable coastal communities facing the urgent threats of climate change.
A Hà Nội workshop brought government, industry and civil society together to push social open innovation, aiming to drive human-centred technology, inclusive growth and measurable social impact nationwide.
Today, agriculture in Hà Nội is not just about producing food. It also provides green spaces, tourist attractions, experiential learning and a living showcase of the city’s cultural heritage.
Vietnamese airlines currently operate nearly 50 domestic routes connecting Hà Nội, HCM City and 20 airports nationwide.
