Hanoi offers cash incentive to boost birth rate
Hanoi will provide a one-off payment of 4 million VND (154 USD) to women who give birth to two children before the age of 35 from 2027, under a policy approved by the city's People's Council.
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Lawmakers discuss amendments to law on human organ and tissue donation, transplantation
Lawmakers are scheduled to discuss the draft Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Investment; the draft Law on Donation, Removal and Transplantation of Human Tissues and Organs and Donation and Removal of Cadavers (amended); the draft Law on Lawyers (amended); and the draft Law on Adoption (amended) during a plenary sitting on November 2, as part of the 16th National Assembly’s second session.
Sustainable tourism development linked to digital technology in Mekong Delta
With the goal of building a smart and sustainable tourism ecosystem, provinces and cities across the Mekong Delta are stepping up efforts to promote green tourism models, adapt to climate change and adopt digital technologies.
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Vietnam aims to have least 30% of adults holding savings accounts by 2030, according to the draft Financial Inclusion Strategy for the 2026–2030 period.
High share of female candidates for 16th NA a very positive signal: UN Women official
As many as 45% of candidates for Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly (NA) being women is an encouraging and positive development, according to Caroline Nyamayemombe, Country Representative of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in Vietnam.
Four more Can Tho schools earn French education accreditation
A delegation led by French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Etienne Ranaivoson paid a working visit to Can Tho city on March 11 and attended a ceremony presenting the Label FrancEducation accreditation plaque to the Chau Van Liem High School.
Party chief calls for stronger legal framework on food safety to protect public health
Improving mechanisms and policies on food safety must aim to best protect public health, helping people feel more secure when using daily food products while creating a transparent and favourable environment for legitimate food producers and traders, said Party General Secretary To Lam on March 11.
Vietnam rises in global LEED rankings as green buildings gain momentum
Vietnam has for the first time entered the top 10 markets outside the US by certified floor area under the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building standard, reflecting the growing momentum of sustainable development in the country’s real estate sector.
No further mergers of provincial, commune-level units planned: official
No plans are in place for further rearrangement or merger of provinces, cities or commune-level administrative units, an official from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) confirmed at the Government’s regular press briefing on March 4.
Embassy: Vietnamese nationals in Israel remain safe
Chargé d’Affaires of the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel Nghiem Xuan Hai Dang said on March 2 that the embassy has confirmed no Vietnamese citizens killed or injured in the country’s recent missile attacks.
Six new laws take effect on March 1
(VNA) Six laws passed by the Vietnamese National Assembly in late 2025 entered into force on March 1, including the Law on Artificial Intelligence, the Law on Oversight Activities of National Assembly and People’s Councils, the Law on Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy, the Law on Investment, the Law on Planning, and the Law on Protection of State Secrets. Leveraging AI as national intellectual infrastructure
Vietnam reaches new height in organ transplantation
After more than three decades of development, organ transplantation in Vietnam is entering a phase of rapid advancement in both technical capacity and nationwide coordination.
Ceremonies commemorate COVID-19 victims, pray for national peace
A memorial and requiem ceremony was held for victims of the COVID-19 pandemic at No. 1 Ly Thai To Park in Ho Chi Minh City on February 22.
NA Chairman presents Tet gifts to policy beneficiary, disadvantaged families in Can Tho
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his delegation visited and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to 200 policy beneficiary families, poor households and those facing particularly difficult circumstances in Thanh Xuan commune, the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, on February 13.
Tet celebrations among overseas Vietnamese strengthen community bonds, promote cultural exchanges
Lunar New Year (Tet) celebrations organised by Vietnamese communities abroad have helped strengthen community ties and promote cultural exchange, with a series of festive events held across Europe, Asia, and the US.
Korean media surprised by Korean-language boom in Vietnam
Major newspapers in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on February 4 expressed surprise at the rapid surge in Korean-language learning in Vietnam, after the Vietnamese government decided to recognise TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) scores in the national university admissions system from 2026.
Education in border areas a fundamental, long-term priority: Party chief
For border and remote areas, education is not only about raising public awareness and training human resources, but also a fundamental, long-term solution to safeguarding national sovereignty at its root — the people, Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed on January 31.
OCOP products dominate Tet gift baskets
With just around 20 days remaining until the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, the traditional Tet gift market in Quang Ngai province is undergoing a noticeable transformation since once dominated by confectionery and imported sweets, Tet gift baskets are now increasingly filled with locally produced OCOP (One Commune, One Product) items, reflecting changing consumer tastes and values.
Int’l friends show confidence in Vietnam’s steady development in new era
Following the conclusion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) with the 14th Party Central Committee unanimously re-electing To Lam as General Secretary, international friends have extended warm congratulations to the country, praising its spirit of unity, collective wisdom and strong confidence in its chosen leadership.
14th National Party Congress: Renewed momentum for OVs to contribute to homeland
The Party Committee of the Vietnamese Embassy and other representative offices in Laos on January 20 organised a live viewing of the opening session of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) in Vientiane.
14th National Party Congress: Environmental protection – driver of sustainable development
The draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress underscores the requirement for sustainable development based on a harmonious balance between economic growth, social progress and environmental protection, with the last identified as one of the focuses closely linked to the quality of growth and people’s living standards.
Quang Trung Campaign close to finish: Strength of Party–people unity
With less than a month to go before the Lunar New Year (Tet), a sense of urgency still permeates villages across central Vietnam, a region battered by an exceptionally harsh year of natural disasters. Tens of thousands of newly built or repaired houses are nearing completion, offering renewed hope to families preparing to welcome the Year of the Horse under safer roofs.
Vietnam strives to clear all land contaminated by unexploded ordnance by 2045: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 13 called for the successful completion of the goal of basically clearing all UXO-contaminated land nationwide to a depth of 0.5 metres by 2045, coinciding with the nation’s centenary.
Hanoi offers cash incentive to boost birth rate
Hanoi will provide a one-off payment of 4 million VND (154 USD) to women who give birth to two children before the age of 35 from 2027, under a policy approved by the city's People's Council.
