Việt Nam News

More than 120 tonnes of pork products infected with African swine fever were discovered at a canning warehouse in northern Việt Nam, prompting arrests and the destruction of the entire stockpile, police said.

The city has also identified five critical bottlenecks requiring urgent attention of traffic congestion, urban order, environmental pollution, flooding and food safety.

Việt Nam is set to pilot its first-ever maritime traffic separation scheme at Gành Rái Bay, the busiest shipping gateway in the country’s southern region, in a move expected to significantly enhance navigational safety and port efficiency.

The move aims to meet rising transport demand, strengthen regional connectivity, create new landscape landmarks and expand development space for the city.

Two people have died in the southern province of Tây Ninh, after a man reportedly doused himself and his partner in petrol and set them alight following a domestic dispute.

Witnesses said the assault took place in a crowded area of the lobby, with several children present.

The command said that since the start of the 2025–2026 dry season, K53 has recovered a total of nine sets of remains, including seven in Laos and two in Cambodia.

Thanks to the rapid and coordinated response from ministries, local authorities, businesses and the public, all 34,759 houses requiring repairs have been completed, fully achieving the set target.

Health insurance cardholders from near-poor households have their payment rate raised from 95 per cent to 100 per cent of covered medical expenses effective on January 1.

Việt Nam is stepping up health care reform for the 2026–2030 period, with key projects focused on improving quality, efficiency and sustainability while strengthening emergency care and specialised services.

This is a law of special importance, promptly institutionalising the Party and State's policies and guidelines on protecting, caring for and improving public health in the new context.

An Giang Province plans to achieve rapid and sustainable socio-economic development this year, aiming to become a new growth engine of the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta.

Red Sunday was born in response to the severe blood shortage at many medical facilities in late 2008 and early 2009.

Health insurance participants from near-poor households and those aged 75 and above who are receiving social pension allowances will be entitled to 100 per cent coverage of medical examination and treatment costs within the scope of health insurance benefits.

The Ministry of Construction has proposed requiring all newly built apartment buildings to include dedicated parking and charging areas for electric vehicles (EVs), aiming to address mounting safety and infrastructure challenges as EV use rises rapidly in major cities.

The Government Standing Committee instructed the Ministry of Construction to expedite preparation of the feasibility study for Component Project 2, as well as the signing of a rail connectivity agreement and construction of a cross-border railway bridge, to be completed by March 2026.

Homeland Spring has become a familiar and much-anticipated gathering for Vietnamese communities around the world as Tết (Lunar New Year) approaches.

Hà Nội plans to dismantle 231 illegal street markets under a phased roadmap, targeting traffic safety, urban order and trader relocation while expanding formal market infrastructure across the capital.