Tragedy in Hạ Long

A happy boat trip with friends and families around Hạ Long Bay ended in tragedy when the vessel they were in capsized in bad weather. From the 49 people on board, 10 survived and 35 were confirmed dead. Four others remain missing.

Legal aid, healthcare brought to Vĩnh Long fishermen

A programme called “Coast Guard Accompanies Fishermen” has helped to raise awareness of legal issues among local fishermen and strengthen ties between maritime law enforcement and coastal communities in Vĩnh Long Province.

Math summer camp to nurture talent among secondary school students

The High School for the Gifted under the Việt Nam National University-HCM City (VNU-HCM) will organise the 2025 Summer School of Advanced Mathematics (VSSAM 2025) from August 15 to 22, aiming to foster mathematical interest and nurture young talent among lower secondary students.

Over 266,500 substandard houses eliminated nationwide

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has called on ministries, central agencies, and local authorities to take urgent and coordinated action to fulfil the national goal of doing away with all makeshift and substandard housing by August 31.

Thai consulate organises blood donation, charity event

The Thai consulate in HCM City, in collaboration with the Việt Nam Red Cross Society and the national blood donation programme Hành trình đỏ (Red Journey), organised a humanitarian blood donation event in HCM City on July 20.

HCM City sees rise of 40,000 students in new school year

HCM City will have 2.6 million students from preschool, primary, secondary to high schools in the 2025-2026 school year, an increase of nearly 40,000 students compared to the previous school year after its merger with Bình Dương and Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu provinces, according to its People’s Committee.

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