Việt Nam News

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Vĩnh Long aims for all its 105 communes to meet new-style rural area standards this year.

The weather forecasters have warned that the heatwave in these areas may persist for several more days.

The programme also aims to help students gain deeper insights into culture, people and international learning environments.

To confront with the situation, the police have actively identify and carried out measures to prevent, discover and handle foreign criminals who operate trans-criminal activities in Hà Nội.

HCM City plans to commence or complete several major works projects to coincide with National Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers' Day (May 1).

Huế accelerates major transport projects, from expressways to river bridges, boosting regional links while advancing plans for a smart low-carbon city and sustained economic growth.

At the scene, the coach was found severely damaged, with its structure crushed and deformed.

A total of 133,489 candidates participated in the first phase of the 2026 Vietnam Academic Competency Test (V-ACT) organised by the Việt Nam National University-HCM City (VNU-HCM) on April 5, representing 98.3 per cent of registered applicants.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính issued Decision No 1012/QD-TTg approving a large-scale training scheme, mobilising 11 key educational institutions to prepare for the safe operation of nuclear power plants during 2030–2035.

A Vietnamese truck driver has been widely praised for rescuing a toddler who wandered onto a busy national highway in central Việt Nam in an incident that has renewed concerns over child safety near high-traffic roads.

A fisheries surveillance vessel has successfully towed a distressed fishing boat carrying 36 fishermen from central Quảng Ngãi Province after it suffered engine failure while operating near the Trường Sa (Spratly) Archipelago.

This year’s competition brings together 100 teams, including 78 competing in the Middle School division (Grades 6–8) and 22 in the newly expanded Primary School category (Grades 4–5). Over two intensive days of competition, nearly 500 participants will test their mettle in a series of rigorous preliminary and knockout rounds.

The maximum fine reaches VNĐ50 million ($1,898) for individuals and VNĐ100 million ($3,797) for organisations, aimed at strengthening deterrence against acts that exploit or harm vulnerable groups.

November 24 could be recognised as Việt Nam Culture Day and made a fully paid public holiday under a draft resolution that also sets out wide-ranging incentives to accelerate the development of the cultural sector.

April 7 has been selected by the Vietnamese Politburo as All People's Health Day.

In Hồ Chí Minh City, a science experience centre, designed like a mini ‘technology city’, is turning abstract concepts into hands-on discoveries for children, helping them access real-world applications early on and preparing them for an ever-evolving technological future.

By 2045, Việt Nam’s urbanisation rate is expected to reach an upper-middle level in ASEAN and Asia.

In an era where security concerns increasingly shape travel decisions, safety has become a decisive factor. Việt Nam's political stability and social order have helped position it as a reliable choice for international travellers.