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Việt Nam to add 84 medicines to insurance list, prioritising cancer drugs

Calls for support for women to have two children before 35

Việt Nam’s top leaders are pushing for new family support policies to address falling birth rates and prepare for an ageing population.

Hồ Chí Minh's legacy inspires tourists to walk his path

President Hồ Chí Minh, a cultural icon of Việt Nam and a revered figure worldwide, is remembered for his simple lifestyle and powerful legacy. In 1947, he received a pair of sandals made from the rubber tyre of a French car - a humble yet symbolic gift. He wore them for 20 years and they became an enduring symbol of his lifelong revolutionary journey.

President Hồ Chí Minh holds special position in modern world history, national liberation movements: Japanese scholar

President Hồ Chí Minh was a rare leader who skillfully combined Vietnamese nationalism with international socialist ideology.

Labour hero’s unforgettable memories with President Hồ Chí Minh

Labour hero Nguyễn Thị Kim Huế, 86 said each meeting with President Hồ Chí Minh remains an unforgettable memory.

National Cancer Hospital pioneers use vNOTES in gynaecologic cancer treatment

This milestone marks a major advancement in the adoption of high-tech, minimally invasive procedures for cancer care in the country.

Old man's lifelong learning thanks to Uncle Hồ

Nguyễn Cảnh Loan has been a Party member for 53 years, and he is passionate about researching and lifelong learning following the example of late President Hồ Chí Minh.

Poultry association dismisses 'fake eggs' rumours as fake news

There is no scientific evidence anywhere in the world proving the existence of counterfeit eggs that mimic the characteristics of natural chicken eggs

Deaths and damage from floods in northern provinces

Flooding over the past three days has caused widespread damage and claimed lives in the northern provinces.

VNU-HCM advances key national strategies in innovation, digitalisation

Việt Nam National University-HCM City (VNU-HCM) has demonstrated its pioneering role in training high-quality human resources, conducting scientific research, and transferring technology, deputy head of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission Huỳnh Thành Đạt said.

Landslide displaces ten houses in An Giang

A landslide in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta Province of An Giang on Sunday (May 18) morning caused ten houses to fall into the Hậu (Rear) River, with no fatalities reported.

A season of festivals, a lifetime of trade

The annual festival at Đồng Xâm Village is a sacred occasion to pay tribute to ancestors, in keeping with the Vietnamese tradition of 'uống nước nhớ nguồn', or 'when drinking water, remember its source'.

Police launched proceedings against Chinese nationals for desecrating tomb of 15th-century Vietnamese king

Police in Thanh Hóa have detained two Chinese men accused of illegally excavating the 15th-century tomb of King Lê Túc Tông. Authorities are seeking help from China to investigate a third suspect who fled the country.

Lack of attention hinders innovation, digital transformation efforts: PM

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has urged stronger commitment to digital transformation and innovation, warning that delays in developing key databases are slowing national progress.

HCM City advises residents to wear masks in public amid rising COVID cases

The HCM City health sector has recommended residents take precautionary measures against COVID-19, such as wearing masks in healthcare facilities and crowded areas, amid rising cases.

Police bust counterfeit supplement ring, seize over 100 tonnes of fake goods

According to investigators, the couple had been producing and selling fake goods since 2020, with products reaching drugstores and hospitals nationwide.

The collaborative drive for sustainability

These “going organic” approaches align with the Government's increasing encouragement of organic farming and sustainable development that does not harm the environment while reducing emissions.

Innovation push threatened by workforce gaps

Despite producing tens of thousands of IT graduates annually, only a fraction are job-ready. With demand surging and key industries under strain, Việt Nam's S&T workforce remains critically undersupplied.

Landslide killed 5, injured 4 others at hydropower construction site in northern Việt Nam

The youngest victim was just 16, from Phong Thổ District, Lai Châu Province.

HCM City Oncology Hospital sets sights on becoming Southeast Asia’s leading cancer centre

The HCM City Oncology Hospital plans to establish a hi-tech health check and screening centre, a proton radiotherapy centre, and a cyclotron radioisotope production facility, with the vision of becoming a top-tier cancer diagnosis and treatment hub in Việt Nam and Southeast Asia.