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Phú Thọ to leverage science, technology, and innovation as new growth drivers: Deputy PM

People-to-people diplomacy strengthens HCM City’s global connections

Despite global uncertainties and ongoing administrative restructuring in 2025, people-to-people diplomacy in the city recorded impressive results.

Party leader attends groundbreaking ceremony for Hà Nội Medical University elderly health care complex

The Hà Nội Medical University Elderly Health Care - Medical Complex is designed as a multi-functional integrated hub combining high-quality medical services, education and clinical training, scientific research, technology transfer and comprehensive elderly care, forming a synchronised healthcare–education–research ecosystem.

Daegu, Đà Nẵng strengthen cooperation and investment

The two cities, which built links as twin cities starting in 2003, have agreed to boost medical tourism through the ‘Medic City Daegu’ platform, as well as AI-based transformation and high-tech industries.

Scholars, students discuss what it takes for Southeast Asia to rise

Việt Nam National University–HCM City (VNU-HCM) on January 16 hosted an academic exchange on emerging issues in sustainable development in Southeast Asia, drawing more than 700 participants both in person and online.

Hà Nội spreads message to eliminate dog and cat slaughter and consumption

As part of efforts to protect public health through the "One Health" approach, a mass communications campaign on rabies prevention and animal welfare improvement has officially launched across strategic locations in Hà Nội.

Universities play key role in connecting technology with social development: UN representative

UN technology envoy Amandeep Singh Gill urges universities to bridge the digital divide, linking innovation with ethics, skills, and social values for inclusive, sustainable development.

Fishing boat found carrying 40,000 litres of smuggled diesel

The Việt Nam Coast Guard has seized 40,000 litres of contraband diesel from a wooden fishing boat off the coast of Vũng Tàu in HCM City.

Đồng Tháp seeks strategic decisions at 14th National Party Congress

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Đồng Tháp is looking to the 14th National Party Congress for breakthrough decisions to sustain growth and improve people’s lives.

AI cameras power Hà Nội’s delayed fines on urban disorder

Hà Nội has begun using AI-powered cameras to impose so-called delayed fines on urban-order and environmental-sanitation violations.

Delegation to deliver Tết gifts, well wishes to soldiers at DK1 platform, sea

Two Naval Region 2 ships departed from HCM City on January 16, carrying a delegation to offer Tết gifts and greetings to officers and soldiers on duty at the DK1 platform, vessels on duty at sea, and Côn Đảo Special Zone.

Emergency flight from Sinh Tồn Island saves life

Military Hospital 175 in HCM City on January 15 conducted an emergency flight by helicopter of a patient suspected of a central nervous system infection from Sinh Tồn Island to the mainland for specialised treatment, according to the hospital.

Hà Nội works to ensure fire safety for 14th National Party Congress

Deputy Permanent Chairman of the Hà Nội People's Committee Dương Đức Tuấn said that fire safety efforts should be made during the dry season, for the 14th National Party Congress and to welcome the Lunar New Year, as well as for other political events in the city.

Việt Nam fast-tracks key national railway projects

With the completion of a key legal framework, Việt Nam's major national railway projects have kicked off the new year of 2026 with an accelerated implementation phase, notably the North-South high-speed railway and the Lào Cai-Hà Nội-Hải Phòng railway line

Race against time to rebuild flood-affected homes

Soldiers are racing against time to rebuild houses after floods ravaged central Việt Nam. The repairs must be completed in time for Tet (Lunar New Year) and all those those taking part know they have a crucial mission to complete.

Nearly 159,000 social housing units to be developed in 2026

The Ministry of Construction noted that 2025 marked a clear step forward in social housing development, with more than 103,000 units completed nationwide, exceeding the annual plan by 3 per cent.

Social insurance participants in HCM City reach 4.73 million

As of the end of last year, the total number of people participating in social insurance and health insurance in HCM City reached more than 13.2 million, a year-on-year increase of nearly 14 per cent, according to HCM City Social Insurance Office.

New generation of Party members builds influence through research and study abroad

Young Party members in Việt Nam are increasingly visible in research and higher education, with some pursuing advanced training abroad.

Resettlement, site clearance for Ninh Thuận 1 nuclear plant gets underway

According to the Khánh Hòa provincial People’s Committee, the project carries a total investment of about VNĐ6.7 trillion (about US$255 million).

HCMC targets completion of six metro lines by 2030

HCM City aims to complete six metro and urban railway lines with a total length of 187 kilometres by 2030 as part of an ambitious plan to develop a modern urban rail network that will serve as the backbone of public transport.

Cancer hospital marks major breakthrough in gynaecological cancer treatment

This is the first time in Việt Nam that an advanced lymph node assessment technique has been carried out entirely via the vaginal route, allowing direct access to the retroperitoneal space without any incisions on the abdominal wall.