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Việt Nam needs unified national network to master quantum technology

New southern ring road set to open to traffic in 2028

Construction of the first phase of Ring Road No.4, which runs through five southern localities, including HCM City, should be completed by 2028, local reports say.

Việt Nam steps up response to unexplained acute hepatitis in children

Ministries, agencies and localities have been ordered to provide a a response plan to acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children, following warnings from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

NA standing committee reviews budget allocation for national target programmes

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Friday reviewed the central budget allocation for the 2021-2025 period, and the year 2022 in particular, for the implementation of national target programmes (NTPs).

Việt Nam drops COVID-19 test requirement for foreign arrivals from May 15

Việt Nam will drop the COVID-19 test requirement for visitors entering the country from May 15 as the pandemic has been brought under control.

Việt Nam confirms 2,227 new COVID-19 cases, no fatalities on Friday

Việt Nam on Friday confirmed 2,227 new COVID-19 infections and no fatal cases.

COVID-19 new cases in Việt Nam on May 13 afternoon

VNA, HCM City university ink communication training pact

The University of Economics HCM City (UEH) and the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) will collaborate on linking training and research in communication and design with ground realities.

Construction ministry partners with French agency in sustainable urban development

The Ministry of Construction and the French Development Agency (AFD) have signed a cooperation agreement to help Vietnamese cities build climate change resilience.

Workshop discusses innovative solutions to achieve inclusive, equitable quality education

Educationists from around Southeast Asia are discussing best practices and innovative solutions to achieve inclusive and equitable education at workshop that began in HCM City yesterday (May 12).

Việt Nam yet to make major progress against wildlife crimes

No mastermind behind transnational wildlife trafficking and trading has ever been brought to trial in Việt Nam, reflecting significant limitations, experts said at a seminar on Tuesday.

Dengue fever, hand-foot-mouth cases on the rise

Paediatrics hospitals in HCM City have reported a spike in hand, foot and mouth disease cases in recent days.

Heartbeat Vietnam fetes life-saving operations for 9,000 disadvantaged kids

A total of 9,000 disadvantaged children with congenital heart defects across the country have undergone life-saving surgeries funded by VinaCapital Foundation’s healthcare programme Heartbeat Vietnam.

Đắk Lắk overtakes Hà Nội with most new COVID cases

Việt Nam on Thursday announced 3,949 new COVID-19 infections nationwide and for the first time in nearly five months Hà Nội is no longer the location with the highest new COVID-19 infections.

Việt Nam reports 3,949 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday

Health ministry proposes to halt COVID-19 testing requirements for arrivals

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health has proposed to temporarily suspend COVID-19 test requirements for passengers entering Việt Nam by air.

Trial begins for former deputy health minister

The People’s Court of Hà Nội has begun the first instance trial of former Deputy Health Minister Trương Quốc Cường and 13 other defendants accused of trading counterfeit cancer medicine labeled as Health 2000 Canada.

Silent sacrifices and victory of border soldiers in the fight against drug smugglers

Looking at the schedule noted in the desk calendar, Major Nguyễn Khắc Dũng knows that as a member of the Border Guard Soldiers’ Department of Drug and Crime Prevention, he has to prepare for a long investigation.

Lạng Sơn Border Guards help residents escape poverty

Residents of the border area in Lạng Sơn Provincehave benefitted greatly thanks to the close coordination between the Lạng Sơn Border Guard and local authorities.

Responsibilities for handling voters’ petitions need to be further clarified: NA Chairman

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ on Wednesday emphasised the need to evaluate the responsibilities of each agency of the NA, Government and ministries in studying and handling voters' petitions.

President tells HCM City public works investors to fulfil their commitments

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has called on investors to fulfil their commitments in HCM City’s Củ Chi and Hóc Môn suburban districts to meet ‘environmental and ecological criteria’.