Urgent notice on movement history of eight new COVID-19 patients Đà Nẵng's COVID-19 Prevention and Control Steering Committee has issued an urgent notice on the movement history of eight new cases of COVID-19.

HDBank gives away scholarships to 1,000 children

HDBank has awarded scholarships worth a total of VNĐ1 billion (US$43,164) to 1,000 disadvantaged children through the National Fund for Vietnamese Children’s "Spring for children" programme.

Obstetrics, pediatrics hospitals struggle with patient overcrowding

In the neonatal intensive care unit at HCM City’s Pediatrics Hospital 1, overcrowding can become so severe that some infants must stay in beds in the corridors.

Viettel well set to tap AEC potentials

The giant of telecom in Việt Nam, Viettel, has achieved major success after 10 years of investment in foreign countries, including ASEAN. On the occasion of ASEAN’s 50th anniversary, Lê Đăng Dũng, Viettel’s Deputy General Director talks with Việt Nam News reporter Vũ Hoa about the group’s contributions to their overseas markets in general and the regional community in particular.

Deputy PM urges focus on primary healthcare

Promoting healthcare services at the grassroots level and bolstering preventive medicine should be the main task for Việt Nam’s healthcare sector over the coming years, said Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam.

New laser treatment ensures clear vision

The first ten patients have received laser eye surgery using an innovative method to correct shortsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, Dr Phạm Hồng Thái, head of HCM City’s Eye Hospital’s Refraction Department has said.

Poor eyesight affecting gifted, urban VN students The number of students suffering from short-sightedness is increasing in Viet Nam's big cities, experts said.Vo Thi Chinh Nga, from HCM City Eye Hospital, said during holidays, children from the city and neighbouring provinces flocked to the hospital for examinations and buying glasses.

HCM City a magnet for medical tourists The growing reputation of Vietnamese doctors has led to a boom in foreigners seeking treatment here, and locals who once went abroad are also opting for healthcare at home, Gia Loc reports.

President meets Cambodia's Great Supreme Patriarchs Vietnamese State President Truong Tan Sang met with Great Supreme Patriarchs Tep Vong and Bour Kry yesterday during his State visit to Cambodia.

Funds raised to help the needy enjoy Tet festival Around VND150 billion (US$7 million) was raised for poor children at an art programme held on Saturday.