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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Tay Ninh cracks down on unauthorised trekking on Ba Den Mountain
The management board of Ba Den Mountain National Tourist Area in southern Tay Ninh province on August 19 issued a notice warning organisations and individuals against organising tourism or business activities in forest areas without permission from the forest owner.
Vietnam targets Southeast Asia’s leading medical tourism position by 2030
Vietnam aims to attract around 750,000 international medical tourists from 2026-2030 and become one of Southeast Asia’s leading medical tourism destinations under a draft scheme being prepared by the Ministry of Health.
Mekong Delta launches first robotics, AI research institute
Nam Can Tho University on August 18 launched the DNC Institute of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (DNC-IRAI) and the Digital Technology and Innovation JSC, marking the establishment of the Mekong Delta’s first institute for robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) research.
Resolution expected to create new breakthrough in harnessing OV resources
The Politburo’s Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW, dated August 2, 2026, on overseas Vietnamese (OV) affairs has generated strong consensus, confidence and enthusiasm among Vietnamese communities around the world.
PM orders proactive response to heavy rains, flash floods, landslides in northern Vietnam
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has asked localities in northern and north-central Vietnam to proactively respond to the risks of heavy rains, flash floods and landslides forecast from August 17-21.
Developing tourism products and events to attract visitors for National Day holiday
The National Day holiday this year spans 5 days, from August 29 to September 2, creating favorable conditions for many families and groups of friends to plan leisure trips and experiential tours.
Ho Chi Minh City joins global Cities for Better Health network to tackle obesity
Ho Chi Minh City has become the first city in Vietnam and the 57th globally to join the Cities for Better Health network, a Novo Nordisk-led initiative aimed at strengthening disease prevention, improving health literacy and building healthier communities.
Vietnamese language celebrated as first computer-based proficiency test held overseas
A Vietnamese language proficiency assessment, based on the six-level Vietnamese language proficiency framework for foreigners, has been held on computers for the first time overseas at the Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka, Japan.
Can Tho builds smart, modern administration through AI application
Amid efforts to accelerate national digital transformation, localities in Can Tho city are integrating modern technologies into State administration. Beyond conventional software and online platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) is being incorporated into public administrative service processes, leading to tangible improvements in service of people and businesses.
Vietnam-UK education cooperation: From market to partnership
Vietnam remains among the UK’s priority education markets, alongside India, Indonesia, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, under the UK’s new International Education Strategy. Along with this position comes a notable shift in the UK’s approach: from seeking an enrolment market to building strategic partnerships.
Deputy Prime Minister urges completion of border commune schools before September 5
Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau has asked ministries, sectors and localities to complete inter-level boarding schools in border communes before the new school year begins, stressing that the deadline is a political task that must not be delayed.
Foreign nationals legally entering or residing in Vietnam eligible for electronic ID accounts
Foreign nationals who lawfully enter or reside in Vietnam will be eligible to obtain electronic identification accounts at any level upon request, under a newly issued Government decree amending and supplementing Decree No. 69/2024/ND-CP, dated June 25, 2024, on electronic identification and authentication.
Resolution No. 23 empowers OV to contribute to national development
The Political Bureau's Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW reflects more than a policy adjustment, marking a profound shift in the approach to overseas Vietnamese (OV) - from mobilisation and gathering towards partnership, empowerment and unlocking their resources, said Dr. Pham Thi Thanh Loan, General Director of Viet-Viet Guangdong Tourism and Service Trading Co., Ltd.
Deputy Prime Minister orders completion of database of fallen soldiers by year-end
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has ordered the completion of a comprehensive database covering fallen soldiers, their graves, cemeteries and records by the end of this year.
Hanoi to provide free textbooks from 2026–2027 school year
Hanoi is set to provide free textbooks for general education students from the 2026–2027 school year, along with a range of other support measures at the beginning of the academic year.
Foreign patients travel to Vietnam for robotic cancer surgery at one-tenth of US costs
Just 12 hours after undergoing a robot assisted hysterectomy using the da Vinci Xi surgical system at Tam Anh General Hospital, Martha, a 54 year old American, was able to sit up, walk and eat normally. Years earlier, she had undergone open surgery and remained haunted by the prolonged pain and weeks-long recovery.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to close for restoration from September 4
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum will close to visitors from September 4 to November 2 as part of its 2026 periodic restoration programme, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Management Board has announced.
Sci-tech diplomacy: A new mission for diplomatic sector
Over the past years, global integration has opened Vietnam’s doors to new markets, capital, technology, and resources essential for its growth. Step by step, that same integration has become the engine quietly stockpiling the country’s strength through decades of reform.
Vietnam wins seven medals at 3rd International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence
Seven of Vietnam’s eight contestants won medals at the third International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held in Kazakhstan's Astana from August 2 to 8, according to the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET).Seven of Vietnam’s eight contestants won medals at the third International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held in Kazakhstan's Astana from August 2 to 8, according to the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET).
Can Tho steps up tourism cooperation with Korean partners
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and Jeonbuk province of the Republic of Korea are stepping up tourism cooperation by strengthening business links, developing tourism products and building tours and travel routes between the two localities.
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.
