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Policy beneficiaries, disadvantaged workers receive gifts ahead of national holidays

US professor remembers President Hồ Chí Minh meeting

Prof. Yang Dao, a Mông man who has lived in the US for years, got a chance to meet President Hồ Chí Minh in Việt Nam when he was a kid, but his memory has never been faded.

Urbanisation process a driving force for rapid, sustainable socio-economic development

The process of urbanisation is an important driving force for rapid and sustainable socio-economic development in the future, with urban areas slated to form a greater part of the country's economy in the next few years.

Grieving family overwhelmed by generosity after motorbike crash

The family of a young man killed in a motorbike smash earlier this week in central Việt Nam say they have been overwhelmed by the generosity from both friends and strangers.

Conference discusses Public-Private Partnerships in health

‘Public-Private Partnership for sustainable healthcare transformation’ was the main topic of a conference organised by Đầu tư (Investment) newspaper in Hà Nội on May 18.

Science and technology books on show

Up to 2,000 printed books, journals and reports on science and technology are being showcased at an exhibition, which opened its door in the capital city on Tuesday.

1,831 new COVID cases reported on Wednesday

There were 1,831 new COVID-19 infections reported across Việt Nam on Wednesday, an increase of 45 cases compared to the previous day

COVID-19 new cases in Việt Nam on May 18 afternoon

HCM City has ambitious greenery plans for 2022

HCM City plans to add at least 10 hectares of parks and two hectares of public green spaces, and plant or rehabilitate 6,000 trees this year to make the city greener and more beautiful.

Cà Mau Province focused on One Commune – One Product

The national ‘One Commune – One Product' (OCOP) programme has helped improve the value of Cà Mau Province’s agricultural products and promote its speciality products.

More than 14 million people receive COVID-19 vaccine passports

The Ministry of Health announced that it has issued more than 14 million COVID-19 vaccine passports to the general public, a month from its official rollout on April 15.

Doctor dedicated his life to aids lepers in Central Highlands

A doctor has devoted his life to leprosy patients in a remote hamlet in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk.

Accomplishing Streets for Life campaign to ensure school traffic safety in Pleiku City, Việt Nam

Around the world, our community is mobilizing for the #CommitToAct Streets for Life Campaign 2022. AIP Foundation, along with its steadfast partners, is proud to join forces with this global movement from Pleiku, our model city for safe school zones in Việt Nam.

Việt Nam records 1,785 new COVID-19 cases

Việt Nam's COVID-19 tally rose to 10,699,965 on Tuesday, as 1,785 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours in 48 localities.

1,785 new COVID-19 cases, four more deaths reported on Tuesday

HCM City prepares to give 4th COVID vaccine shot

HCM City has announced plans to give a second COVID-19 booster shot (fourth dose) to vulnerable people.

Localities told to speed up vaccination of 5 to 11-year-old children

The Ministry of Health on Tuesday ordered localities across the country to speed up the COVID-19 vaccination for children aged five to 11 years old and accelerate the booster dose for people above 18 years old.

More safe houses against storms and floods built in Việt Nam

Nguyễn Thị Huyên, 65, now lives in a safe house thanks to a programme initiated by the Government, the UN Development Programme (UNDP), and the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

Young people invent anti-cheating software for online exams

To help schools prevent and discover cheating, a group of young alumni of the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology invented a piece of software that can detect cheating in up to 80 per cent of cases.