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K Hospital performs artificial growth joint replacement surgery on its youngest patient

Faulty undersea cable slows internet speed in Việt Nam again

The Asia Pacific Gateway undersea cable, which connects eight countries and territories in the region, is facing problems with its S1.7 section, about 910km from Southeast Asia.

Young designer without hands defies the odds

A man who lost both his forearms in a work accident at the age of 19 is refusing to let his disability hold him back.

City keeps close watch over COVID drugs, cracks down on dubious products

The HCM City People's Committee has instructed relevant agencies to keep a close watch over the sales of COVID-19 treatment drugs.

Shelter for people with disabilities provides support and love

Located in a small alley on Hoàng Văn Thái Street in Đà Nẵng, the Tâm Ánh Minh Industrial Garment Centre has become a ‘home’ for many people with disabilities.

In HCM City, increasing number of workers withdraw social insurance premiums

Around 37,000 workers in HCM City decided to fully withdraw their social insurance premiums and close their accounts in the first quarter of the year, 19 per cent more than last year, according to the HCM City Social Security Agency.

Lowest number of daily infections in two months

The Ministry of Health announced 14,660 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, the lowest number in wo months.

14,660 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths reported on Sunday

PM wants Ninh Thuận to become major national renewable energy hub

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has urged Ninh Thuận Province to further exploit its advantages to become a major renewable energy hub.

Children aged 5-11 in HN, HCM City get first vaccine shot

Nearly 1,000 sixth grade pupils in three districts of Hà Nội were the first to be inoculated against COVID-19 on Saturday.

'Admit what you did': woman calls out alleged rapist 23 years later

This week a woman publically described, in detail, how she was raped 23 years ago at the office of a newspaper by a man who is now a member of the Việt Nam Association of Writers and the paper's deputy editor.

People in close contact with COVID-19 patients no longer required to self-quarantine: health ministry

People who have been in close contact with COVID-19 cases are now no longer required to self-quarantine but have to avoid going to places with large gathering, according to a new guidance issued by the Ministry of Health.

Việt Nam reports 18,474 COVID-19 cases on Saturday

Việt Nam confirmed 18,474 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, all locally transmitted, with Hà Nội leading the tally.

18,474 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths reported on Saturday

Phenikaa School to inspire young students to reach greater heights

The school adopts the American education models – CALLA and STEM – to help students regularly learn and practise English and specialised knowledge.

Retired university lecturer works hard to help hometown community

At the age of 70, former university lecturer Võ Thanh Nhàn never take a moment’s rest. Since he returned to his hometown three years ago, Nhàn is always busy working to develop his community.

Bạc Liêu’s efforts to improve Khmer people’s lives

The lives of ethnic Khmer people living in Bạc Liêu Province have improved significantly in recent years as authorities invested in infrastructure and livelihoods in their areas.

HCM City Labour Federation to support 200,000 workers in May

The HCM City Labour Federation will spend around VNĐ100 billion (US$4.33 million) on a series of activities to deliver healthcare and financial support to 200,000 blue-collar workers during the 14th Workers Month in May.

Startup by two 11th graders aims to help deaf people integrate more into society

Two 11th grade students have won second prize in a national contest for their project "Signtegrate- communication solution for the deaf in Việt Nam by sign language translation application using artificial intelligence".

Hà Nội advised not to move all coach stations to suburbs

Hà Nội is advised to keep some coach stations in the inner city to create favourable conditions for people to travel, instead of a recently approved plan to move them to the suburbs.

Hà Nội plans vending machines at public places to replace street vendors

Hà Nội is planning to install vending machines at public places in the city from now until 2025 in bid to gradually replace street vendors and hawking practices that have become ubiquitous throughout the city and Việt Nam.