Hải Phòng boosts traditional medicine services

As living standards rise, people are placing greater emphasis on preventive healthcare and traditional medicine has become increasingly popular. Hải Phòng has set a strategic goal to link the development of traditional medicine with tourism.

Food safety gaps put Việt Nam shoppers at risk

Speaking at a workshop on food safety in farm produce in Hà Nội yesterday, experts highlighted major gaps in production, distribution and oversight, warning that these violations not only threaten public health but also undermine consumer trust and disadvantage legitimate businesses.

PM orders strong, coordinated response to super Typhoon Ragasa

PM Phạm Minh Chính directed ministers of Defence, Public Security, Agriculture and Environment, Construction, Industry and Trade, Science and Technology, Education and Training, and Health, and leaders of provinces and cities from Quảng Ngãi northwards, to rigorously implement emergency measures without negligence or delay.

Localities race to brace for super Typhoon Ragasa

Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hải Phòng City, Trần Văn Quân called for the city’s political system to operate at maximum vigilance, with the top priority being the protection of human life and property.

Country on high-alert

As Typhoon Ragasa approaches Việt Nam, urgent efforts are being made to batten down the hatches with heavy rain and strong winds forecast. Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has called on the authorities to prepare for the worst scenarios.

Numerous flights affected by super Typhoon Ragasa

Flight schedules may continue to be adjusted depending on the actual situation, the airline said, saying it will provide updates through the media and contact information in passengers’ booking records.

Experts call for stronger RSV prevention for high-risk populations

With no specific treatment and only partial natural immunity, experts emphasised proactive prevention through hygiene and new immunization strategies for infants and older adults for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) at a scientific symposia held in Khánh Hoà Province’s Nha Trang last week.

Digital tools reshape public administration

Local governments across Viet Nam are embracing online platforms, QR codes and AI assistants to modernise public administration, aiming to make services faster, more transparent and more accessible.

Cần Thơ boosts policies to improve Khmer livelihoods

The city has introduced support programmes and policies for ethnic residents such as providing housing land, building and repairing houses, supplying clean water, assisting them in changing jobs, and providing vocational skills and language training courses.

Đồng Nai woman indicted for poisoning husband and three nephews with cyanide

Prosecutors in Đồng Nai Province have indicted Nguyễn Thị Hồng Bích for murder and illegal possession and use of toxic substances, after accusing her of using cyanide to poison her husband and three nephews. The case, which left three family members dead and one seriously injured, has shocked local residents.

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