Việt Nam News

Việt Nam commits to protecting people's health: PM

PM Phạm Minh Chính stated that health and human-related issues are universal, comprehensive, and global matters, and therefore require multilateralism, international cooperation, and solidarity.

Việt Nam leads Asia-Pacific in UN workshop on combatting transnational crime

The event provided a platform for Asia-Pacific nations to exchange best practices, experiences and lessons learned from following the mechanism.

Aggression, stigma, hope: psychiatric staff push through for patients’ recovery

With just six women among 30 staff, the psychiatry ward at Military Hospital 103 leans heavily on its female doctors and nurses, who face both emotional and physical challenges in caring for the mentally ill.

Việt Nam reaffirms close ties with WHO

Deputy Minister of Health Trần Văn Thuấn affirmed Việt Nam’s strong and effective ties with the World Health Organisation (WHO) at a high-level session of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) on May 20.

Bình Định fines 10 ship captains for violating fisheries regulations

The violations were detected during inspections by the Cát Khánh, Mỹ An, and Tam Quan Nam Border Posts in the communes of Cát Minh and Cát Tiến (Phù Cát District), Mỹ Cát (Phù Mỹ District), and Tam Quan Nam Ward (Hoài Nhơn Town).

Cần Thơ opens more family doctor clinics for comprehensive care

Cần Thơ is expanding its family doctor clinic model to provide residents with continuous and comprehensive healthcare services.

Hà Nội to launch integrated e-ticket for public transport from September 2

The move is aligned with the Government’s push for non-cash transactions to create a more convenient, transparent and friendly experience across the public transport network.

Liên Khương airport set to close for six months for upgrades

Liên Khương International Airport, which serves the tourist city of Đà Lạt in the Central Highlands region, will close for six months for runway and taxiway upgrades, with an investment of over VNĐ1.05 trillion (US$40.2 million).

HCMC to extend East-West Boulevard to Long An

HCM City is looking into extending its East-West Boulevard to Long An Province to boost regional connectivity.

Timely intervention saves life of HCM City patient with cardiac arrest

Doctors at the City International Hospital (CIH) have successfully saved the life of a 43-year-old man in HCM City who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest due to acute myocardial infarction.

Quảng Trị Province to again send Vietnamese teachers to Laos after 2-year gap

The central province of Quảng Trị is set to send four teachers this month to Laos to teach Vietnamese to ethnic Vietnamese and mixed-race students in Savannakhet Province.

Organisations to strengthen legal access for workers with disabilities

Experts discussed ways to enhance legal access capacity for workers with disabilities, during a conference held by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) on Monday.

76 war dead reburied in Nghệ An after recovery from Laos

The remains were recovered by the province’s Military Command search team during the 2024–2025 dry season in the Lao provinces of Xaysomboun, Vientiane and Xiangkhoang.

Lao man allegedly caught with massive drug haul at Vietnamese border

During the raid, officers say they caught TonSakSith LatXaKham, a 22-year-old man from Vieng Vi Lay village in Thakhek District, Khammouane Province, Laos, in the act of storing drugs.

Hanoi’s OCOP programme elevates traditional craft villages to global stage

Hanoi is at the forefront of Vietnam’s rural development movement, leading by example in the successful implementation of the “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme.

Hậu Giang Province boosts environmental protection

To implement Green Hậu Giang project effectively, the province has identified five priority solutions, including boosting advocacy activities and assigning environmental responsibility to each household.

HCM City to review short-term apartment rental regulations

HCM City will review its regulations for short-term apartment rentals following a recent ban on platforms like Airbnb that has sparked concerns among homeowners who rely on rental income.

Ministry requires proper response to COVID-19  

The Department of Medical Service Administration under the Ministry of Health (MoH) has asked hospitals to strengthen the work of examining, detecting and treating COVID-19 cases.