Việt Nam News

Lê Lợi Street, Sài Gòn Ward, will be closed to traffic from September 5 to 8 to facilitate the Viet Nam – US Friendship Festival

Officially initiated on August 13 in Hà Nội, the programme quickly drew strong nationwide support.

The War Remnants Museum in HCM City held a ceremony to celebrate its 50th anniversary, underlining its role as a key cultural and educational site that promotes peace and friendship.

The gang are believed to have charged each migrant around VNĐ532 million (US$20,000) for the crossing where they would be hidden in a dummy load in the back of a lorry until arrival in the UK.

Coal companies under the Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Corporation (Vinacomin) have invested in technology and workplace improvements to ease workers’ strain and minimise occupational risks

Cần Thơ authorities have pledged to address long-standing land-use and infrastructure challenges that Nam Cần Thơ University is facing, underscoring the city’s commitment to fostering growth in education and healthcare.

It will mark the first time that all schools nationwide celebrate the new academic year in unison.

Việt Nam hopes to further establish and strengthen channels of cooperation with South Korea in research, training, technology transfer, production and supply of medical equipment, Nguyễn Minh Lợi, Director General of the Department of Medical Infrastructure and Equipment said.

The award highlights cities that demonstrate exceptional commitment to maintaining green, clean, and liveable environments.

Cô Tiên Mountain, nearly 400 metres high with three adjoining peaks, has in the past few years become a popular spot for locals and tourists to go hiking and camping.

The initiative aims to establish joint research institutes, launch double-degree programmes, and build specialised skills for working in both the Russian and Asian markets.

Đồng Nai Province is harnessing its strengths in eco-tourism and agriculture to build new-style rural areas, aiming to improve livelihoods and create greener living environments.

Doctors at Hà Nội Oncology Hospital have successfully performed surgery to remove the entire stomach tube and reconstruct the oesophagus using a segment of colon for a patient with a history of esophagectomy due to cancer.

Many schools in Quảng Trị Province, particularly in mountainous areas along the Lao border, remain cut off by floodwaters brought by Typhoon Kajiki and Typhoon Nongfa even as teachers and students prepare for the upcoming new academic year.

PM Phạm Minh Chính instructed the chairpersons of three provincial People’s Committees to mobilise all available resources and manpower, especially military, police and youth union forces, to speed up repairs.

The UK’s The Independent highlighted the impressive procession of columns of troops, followed by a formidable display of tanks, armored vehicles, and missile systems.

HCM City will begin construction of a long-planned international financial centre (IFC) in September, part of Việt Nam’s push to position itself as a regional financial hub alongside Singapore and Hong Kong.

Significant upgrades have been made to many schools, including new buildings, repairs and essential equipment.