Việt Nam News

Kiên Giang seeks rapid development to hit economic growth target

Kiên Giang Province is scrambling to achieve socio-economic growth in the remaining months of the year to achieve 6.02 per cent growth for 2022.

Adenovirus infection in children increases dramatically: Hospital

From August 1 to September 12, the National Children’s Hospital in Hà Nội recorded 412 children infected with Adenovirus, more than the total number of infections last year and up more than 44 per cent compared to the same period in 2021.

Programme enhances care for patients with cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases in Việt Nam

The Medical Services Administration (MSA) under the Ministry of Health and AstraZeneca Vietnam signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a programme to improve care for patients with cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases in Việt Nam.

Hà Nội issues plan to ensure traffic safety

HÀ NỘI Hà Nội People's Committee has issued a plan to reduce congestion and ensure traffic safety in the capital city for 2022-2025 period.

Typhoons and heavy rains predicted in late 2022

To limit the damage of adverse natural events, the NCHMF advised authorities and regional Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and Search and Rescue Standing Committees to closely monitor and update forecasts and warnings.

Shortage of drugs, medical equipment a problem across medical facilities

Phạm Thanh Hà, Deputy Director of the Central Odonto-Stomatology Hospital, said the hospital will run out of anaesthetic within the next two weeks.

International workshop discusses emerging and re-emerging viral diseases

During the four-day event, international experts from Germany, the Netherlands, France and Congo shared the latest research outcomes and lessons leant in diagnosing and treating emerging and re-emerging viral diseases worldwide.

Nghệ An border guards build 'house of goodness' to help those in need

The 'House of Goodness', as it is known, was built in Huồi Cáng 1 Village, Bắc Lý Commune late 2020, thanks to soldiers' savings and support from Thiên Minh Đức Group.

Việt Nam records 200,000 stroke patients yearly

The serious, life-threatening condition ranks as the second most common cause of death in the country.

Đồng Nai develops partnerships in agricultural production

The southeastern province of Đồng Nai has strengthened the development of partnerships among stakeholders in agricultural production to increase product values and incomes for farmers.

C2P model accelerates cooperation for effective national HIV/AIDS response

Community-based organisations (CBOs) are boosting coverage of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment services for key population groups to help achieve targets for HIV/AIDS epidemic control in Việt Nam.

New expressway construction to start in Mekong Delta next year

Construction of the Châu Đốc- Cần Thơ- Sóc Trăng Expressway section in An Giang Province will start on April 30 next year, the province has said.

1,778 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths reported on Monday

HCM City offers free smart bus cards for elderly

HCM City has presented nearly 100 free smart bus cards for people aged 70 or over, and social policy beneficiaries, including wounded and sick soldiers.

Tourist hit by train while trying to get into ‘train street’

He suffered very minor injuries and left the area before receiving medical treatment. After the accident, the train was brought to a halt causing traffic congestion.

Facing the World: A journey to bring back smiles to unfortunate children

Katrin has compassion for Vietnamese children with birth defects and the motivation for her to pursue a journey that has brought about life changes for thousands of unfortunate children in Việt Nam.

Sóc Trăng Province takes measures to cope with natural disasters

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Sóc Trăng has taken a number of measures to cope with natural disasters and climate change.

Construction ministry plans to build 1.8 million apartments for low-income workers

The ministry said the plan was based on the social housing demand of low-income people and workers in industrial zones from over 40 provinces and cities. It has been divided into two phases.