Việt Nam News

More than 5,000 12th-grade students, educators and over 100 businesses and experts are taking part in Future Fest 2026, a large-scale career orientation and future skills event being held at Văn Lang University (VLU) in HCM City from March 28 to 29.

The HCM City Youth Volunteer Force was conferred a first-class Labour Order at a ceremony on March 28 marking its 50th anniversary in recognition of its contributions to socio-economic development and social and community welfare.

The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 28 launched Vietnamese Language Day among the overseas Vietnamese community and a programme to seek Vietnamese language ambassadors abroad in 2026.

Lifestart Foundation (Australia), a non-governmental organisation, has recently awarded a new round of prestigious Medicine, Pharmacy and Residency Scholarships to 18 exceptionally talented students from extremely disadvantaged backgrounds in central Việt Nam.

The plan would expand the national digital health system beyond insurance-based treatment data, linking information from clinics, local health stations and mobile screening campaigns.

Teachers take turns staying behind during the week to care for the children, dedicating themselves to everything from cooking meals and monitoring health to simply comforting the younger ones.

The move comes as uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz starts to feed into real-world disruptions to shipping and logistics.

Amid rapid digital transformation across sectors, forming a “digital citizen” generation is not just a goal, it's becoming reality. With proactive, creative spirits and quick adaptability, youth are turning digital transformation from policy to action, from vision to concrete life values.

Việt Nam recorded more than 25,000 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in the first three months of 2026, including four deaths, according to the Ministry of Health.

Preventive healthcare, particularly adult vaccination and sustainable workforce training, is emerging as a key area of cooperation between Việt Nam and the UK as both countries seek long-term solutions to population ageing and rising chronic disease burdens.

Amid Hà Nội’s changing skyline, old apartment blocks remain a living heritage and a defining feature of the city. Beyond their faded walls, they are still full of life and memories. From long-time residents to new arrivals, each adds a layer to a space where past and present meet.

This year’s field rankings are based on data from more than 1,900 institutions across 100 countries, making it the largest edition to date.

Authorities have been ordered to urgently review landslide prevention works on Thanh Đa Peninsula and prepare round-the-clock staffing to respond to any emergencies ahead of the 2026 rainy season.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 80 per cent of the global population relies on medicinal plants for health care and disease prevention. This growing interest in natural remedies and plant-based compounds is driving innovation in medicine, shifting focus toward health maintenance, wellness, and preventative care—an increasingly important global trend.

A man wanted since 2018 has been arrested after spending years in hiding in Laos, with police citing cross-border coordination in the operation.

As tuberculosis remains an infectious disease that places a high burden on the population, multi-drug resistant tuberculosis and underdiagnosis are the main challenges to prevent and control the disease, health experts said.

Hà Nội plans to suspend road traffic on Long Biên Bridge for 60 days from March 28 to May 27 for urgent repairs.

HCM City is ramping up policies and programmes to support youth and student entrepreneurship, aligning with the Government’s 2026-35 student startup support programme to build a dynamic innovation ecosystem and empower young people to drive economic growth.