Việt Nam News

HCM City authorities have ordered the relocation of residents from 14 severely deteriorated apartment blocks by the end of June as the southern economic hub accelerates efforts to redevelop aging housing and reduce safety risks.

Co-operatives in Đồng Tháp Province are stepping up the use of science and technology in production and marketing, helping improve productivity, quality and economic efficiency.

Data from the National Institute of Mental Health noted that postpartum depression is common but often overlooked, as the family can assume the mother is simply tired or overly sensitive after childbirth.

Prolonged heat in recent months has left many agricultural areas on the outskirts of HCM City facing severe water shortages, with reservoirs drying up, wells running dry and irrigation canals cracking under the sun.

After undergoing hip replacement surgery at Hồng Ngọc General Hospital, a Nigerian patient was, for the first time, able to place his heel on the ground and walk normally again after spending 10 years walking on tiptoe due to avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

WHO on Sunday stressed that the declaration serves as an important warning for countries to strengthen surveillance, early detection and preparedness measures, but does not mean the disease has spread globally.

The Government will adjust the basic salary after reporting to the National Assembly for consideration and decision, in line with the State budget’s capacity, the consumer price index and the country’s economic growth rate.

According to the plan, the contractor has finished pouring concrete, completed the railings and replaced damaged pedestrian slabs recently. Therefore, the bridge will be reopened on May 27 as scheduled.

Transport infrastructure connecting HCM City with Long Thành International Airport is expected to be largely completed and synchronised by the end of 2026, according to the Ministry of Construction.

In central Quảng Trị province, lightning killed 14 cattle in Cù Bai Village, Hương Lập Commune, inflicting estimated losses of around VNĐ150 million (US$5,700).

The move is seen as an important step towards modernising the healthcare system, strengthening treatment capacity and expanding access to advanced medical technology in Việt Nam.

HCM City authorities have seized and destroyed more than eight tonnes of pork, poultry and other animal products lacking quarantine certificates in a large-scale crackdown that has exposed repeated food safety violations at the city’s gateways over recent weeks.

To maximise these advantages, the province’s new master plan reorganises the socio-economic space along strategic development corridors and divides the province into five specialised sub-regions.

Singer Miu Lê, whose real name is Lê Ánh Nhật, has been charged and placed in pre-trial detention by Hải Phòng police for allegedly organising the illegal use of narcotics following a raid at a beach area in Cát Hải Special Zone.

A bus fire on Lý Thường Kiệt Street has prompted Hà Nội authorities to order sweeping fire prevention checks across the capital's buses, trains and taxis, with operators facing strict penalties for non-compliance.

Việt Nam's Ministry of Public Security says the country will continue easing entry conditions for foreigners while strengthening local-level monitoring and digital management systems, as international arrivals surge to record levels.

Vietnam National University, Hanoi should aim to rank among Asia’s top 100 universities by 2030 and the world’s top 300 by 2035, the top leader said on Saturday.

As Hà Nội accelerates its digital transformation, efforts are being made to ensure that no one is left behind. From helping visually impaired residents complete online administrative procedures to teaching elderly women how to use smartphones and avoid online scams, community-led initiatives are empowering vulnerable groups to confidently adapt to the digital age.