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

Deliberate water pollution can result in criminal proceedings: ministry

The change is proposed in a recent water quality management plan by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

HCM City seeks to become regional high-quality human resource training centre

HCM City's education sector has made great strides with recognition as a member of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities and accomplishments in digital transformation and education innovation 50 years after the country’s reunification, according to the city's Department of Education and Training.

EVN prepares power supply plans to meet rising demand in 2025

EVN has developed multiple supply scenarios to ensure energy security, including provisions for demand growth of up to 12–13 per cent.

Torture, defiance and dream of unity: Côn Đảo survivors share their stories

Former political prisoners are returning to Côn Đảo to honour fallen comrades and recall the brutal torture they endured during the Vietnam War. Their stories shed light on the sacrifices made for national reunification and the unbreakable spirit of resistance behind bars.

Healing after conflict: the remarkable journey of Vietnamese surgeon Trần Đông A

After the Vietnam War, surgeon Trần Đông A defied expectations by staying to rebuild his homeland. His ground-breaking operations became global milestones, bridging past divides through medicine.

Foreigners can apply for e-identification accounts starting July 1

Millions of accounts have been activated on the national identification app VNeID, which are used for online public services.

HCM City opens three new national-standard schools

HCM City on Tuesday inaugurated three new national-standard schools in Tân Bình District.

Heatwave sparks widespread forest fire warnings across regions

The combination of intense heat, low humidity and increasingly active southwest winds, especially in the central region, has sharply increased the risk of forest fires.

Average income of ethnic people to be raised

It targets 40 per cent of ethnic minority workers becoming skilled in industrial, handicraft, tourism and service-related occupations.

Two dead in shocking street assault, car fire in Đà Nẵng

A preliminary investigation suggests the pair had a heated argument inside the car that escalated into violence, leading to the man fatally stabbing the woman.

Aviation authority orders urgent inspection after passenger complaints on delays

Widespread delays and cancellations at Tân Sơn Nhất Airport have caused a lot of complaints, prompting an urgent five-day inspection into airline operations amid holiday travel surges and logistical disruptions.

One in every five Vietnamese children is shorter than they should be, say experts

Parents play a crucial role in tracking children's growth and implementing science-based interventions to address stunting and help improve children's height.

Phú Quốc airport expansion targets 10 million passengers by 2030

Phú Quốc international airport will get a new runway and terminal to increase its capacity to 10 million passengers a year and 25,000 tons of cargo by 2030.

Gear up for national pride

The streets of HCM City are bursting with pride as preparations take place for the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and the national reunification day on April 30. People are ecstatic to prepare for the exciting activities such as military parades, fireworks and aircraft displays.

Mountain farmers reap benefits from safe agriculture project in Sơn La

In the past, farmers lacked knowledge of safe vegetable-growing practices. Under the project, they now receive training on proper fertilisation and plant care, ensuring the produce meets food safety standards.

Students’ compassionate initiative for the disabled

A wheelchair to support people with disabilities suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) invented by students is expected to improve their quality of life, especially in communication and movement.

Stores, shops cease operations at Shark Jaw building as demolition date nears

The building is likely to be pulled down after the National Reunification Day (April 30) - International Workers' Day (May 1) holiday, as part of the renovation of the Đông Kinh - Nghĩa Thục Square.

Việt Nam wins runner-up title at world’s largest robotics competition

the 15-member team earned the title of world runner-up and won the Edison Division which were considered the most competitive among the tournament’s four divisions.

Trương Mỹ Lan’s life sentence reduced but death sentence stands for embezzlement

The HCM City’s High People’s Court has reduced Vietnamese real estate tycoon Trương Mỹ Lan’s life sentence to 20 years for fraud, but due to a concurrent death sentence from a separate trial, she faces execution.

Over 200,000 makeshift houses eliminated nationwide

The “Joint Effort to Eliminate Makeshift and Dilapidated Houses Nationwide by 2025” campaign, launched by the Prime Minister, is being implemented with high determination and significant effort by provinces and cities nation-wide, aiming to complete the eradication of such housing by 2025.