Hanoi launches campaign to honour fallen heroes

The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hanoi launched a city-wide “Green Weekend” campaign on July 20 ahead of the 78th anniversary of the War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).

PM orders removal of makeshift houses for revolution contributors by July 27

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered completion of temporary and dilapidated housing removal for people with meritorious services, war invalids, and relatives of martyrs ahead of July 27.

Prime Minister chairs national teleconference on fight against counterfeit goods

Twenty-one provinces and cities no longer have dilapidated houses

A total of 21 out of 63 provinces and centrally-run cities nationwide no longer have temporary or dilapidated houses by June 9, according to the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

Enhanced anti-COVID-19 measures in place amid rising cases

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has urged specialised agencies and local health departments to step up surveillance and response efforts, as COVID-19 cases have been sporadically reported in 27 localities nationwide since early 2025, with numbers rising in recent weeks.

Party chief requests promoting innovation, digital transformation in schools

Party General Secretary To Lam has asked for a broad reform of the education system in Hanoi, prioritising STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education, foreign languages, digital skills, and modern technology, noting that intellectual training must be integrated with cultural, ethical, aesthetic, and health education to shape well-rounded individuals.

Vietnam's innovation ecosystem ready for larger scale

Vietnam has worked out an ambitious economic transformation, propelled by a national blueprint that prioritises sci-tech, innovation and digital transformation.

Wildlife conservation tours part of responsible ecotourism

A civet quickly darted out of its cage and disappeared into the lush forests of Cuc Phuong National Park, witnessed by over 20 tourists. This moment highlighted the "Going Home" tour, a unique offering from the park.

P4G Summit in Vietnam - A beacon of hope for global climate action: Indian scholar

Prof. Reena Marwah from Delhi University has hailed Vietnam’s hosting of the fourth Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit from April 14-17 as a timely and strategic move for both Vietnam and the global community.

PM calls for bold policies to drive education, healthcare development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ordered breakthrough policies to revolutionise the education and healthcare systems while chairing a government meeting with the Ministries of Education and Training, and Health in Hanoi on March 25.

Central bank to create roadmap for eliminating credit growth quota policy

As experts have said the credit growth quota policy for commercial banks is currently inappropriate and hinders customers in accessing bank loans, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced plans to gradually remove the scheme.

An Giang to transform housing for thousands of families

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang plans to invest over 301.3 billion VND (12 million USD) in housing construction and repairs this year, in response to a nationwide push to wipe out makeshift and rundown housing, heard a conference held by the provincial Party Committee on March 3.

Health workers must meet both professional qualifications and ethical standards

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited several medical establishments on February 24 on the occasion of the Vietnamese Doctors’ Day (February 27), during which he stressed that the medical profession is a special occupation, and those working in this sector must meet both professional qualifications and ethical standards.

HCM City orders wearing masks in medical facilities to prevent flu

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Health (DoH) on February said that as seasonal flu outbreaks are occurring around the world, cases are also increasing in some northern provinces of Vietnam.

Toyota’s sales in Vietnam increase by 46% in January

Toyota Vietnam on February 4 announced that it sold 3,346 vehicles of all types in January, an increase of 46% over the same period last year.

Tree planting festival unites communities for conservation

A tree planting festival celebrating the Lunar New Year and World Wetlands Day was launched at the Thai Thuy Wetland Nature Reserve, the northern province of Thai Binh on February 4.

40,000 surveillance cameras to be installed for security, traffic management in Hanoi

Hanoi has approved a comprehensive plan for managing the city’s surveillance camera system, which includes the installation of 40,000 new cameras citywide.

Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line - catalyst for HCM City's tourism development

The official launch of the first metro line in Ho Chi Minh City, which connects Ben Thanh Market in district 1 with Suoi Tien Theme Park in Thu Duc city, not only marks a significant milestone in its urban transport system but add a catalyst for the city’s stronger tourism development.

PM requests no one be left behind in apparatus restructuring

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 17 requested the development of regimes and policies to ensure the legal and legitimate rights and interests of officials, civil servants, public employees, and labourers in the restructuring of the organisational apparatus, with no one left behind.

PM calls for development of traditional medicine products to serve tourists

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for a focus on developing and diversifying services and products in traditional medicine, as well as improving the quality of traditional medicine in healthcare-related services, to meet tourism demands.