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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Government adopts action programme on environmental protection, climate resilience
The Government has issued Resolution No. 208/NQ-CP, adopting an action programme to implement the 14th Party Central Committee's Conclusion No. 75-KL/TW on environmental protection and proactive climate change response in the new era.
Vietnam races to achieve 74-billion-USD target from agro-forestry-aquatic exports
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic product exports are on track to meet the Government’s 2026 target after maintaining solid growth in the first seven months of the year.
Can Tho marks 50 Years of Vietnam–Thailand diplomatic relations
The Can Tho city Union of Friendship Organisations, in coordination with relevant agencies, held a gathering on August 4 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand (August 6, 1976 – 2026).
Vietnamese doctors brave rough seas at night to rescue Russian crew member suspected of stroke
A Russian crew member who suddenly suffered paralysis on one side of his body while a container ship was sailing on an international maritime route was successfully brought ashore for emergency treatment through the coordination of doctors from FV Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.
Can Tho boosts Vietnamese language support for ethnic minority children
More than 8,000 ethnic minority children in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho will receive free Vietnamese language instruction before entering first grade in the 2026–2027 school year, as part of efforts to remove language barriers and improve access to education.
More than 5,000 join walk in support of AO victims
More than 5,000 people joined the “For Agent Orange/dioxin Victims” charity walk on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in Ho Chi Minh City on August 2.
Efforts made to create breakthroughs in primary health care, workforce development
As localities nationwide implement Politburo Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW on improving public health care, many are strengthening primary health care, accelerating digital transformation and investing in high-quality medical personnel. Together, these efforts are laying the foundation for a more modern, equitable and people-centred healthcare system.
Powering growth: Ensuring reliable energy supply to keep investment flowing
As temperatures soar across Vietnam's central region, power workers continue to patrol transmission lines and respond to outages under sweltering conditions. Behind their round-the-clock efforts lies a broader mission: safeguarding energy security and providing the infrastructure needed to support the country's double-digit growth under the Politburo's Resolution No. 70-NQ/TW.
ASEAN educators gather in Ho Chi Minh City to map out future of AI-driven higher education
More than 260 university leaders, education experts, researchers, and industry executives from 108 organisations across 14 countries have gathered in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss strategies for integrating human-centred artificial intelligence (AI) and future skills into regional higher education.
Over 1,560 fallen soldiers' remains recovered in 500-day campaign
Vietnam's nationwide 500-day campaign to accelerate the search for, repatriation and identification of fallen soldiers' remains has recovered 1,563 sets of remains and uncovered nine mass graves, according to the Office of the National Steering Committee for the work.
Air passenger traffic tops 76 million as international travel drives growth
Vietnam's aviation market maintained steady growth in 2026, with passenger traffic through the country's airports exceeding 76 million in the first seven months of the year, up 7% year-on-year.
Foreigners experience Vietnam’s digital government through level-2 e-ID services
As Vietnam accelerates digital transformation under Resolution No. 57 on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation, foreigners living in the country are increasingly benefiting from more convenient, transparent and user-friendly public services, reflecting the Government’s commitment to placing citizens and businesses at the centre of governance.
National strategy aims to build advanced medical ecosystem
In the years ahead, an advanced medical centre should do more than treat the most complex cases. It must also generate new knowledge, train highly skilled physicians, and spread specialist expertise throughout the healthcare system. This vision underpins Vietnam’s ambition to build a modern, compassionate, self-reliant and internationally integrated healthcare system that serves the health and well-being of its people.
Vietnamese community remains safe after Japan quake
No Vietnamese nationals have been reported killed, injured or seriously affected by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto prefecture in southwestern Japan on the afternoon of July 28, according to the Vietnamese Embassy in the country.
Taxes proposed on vacant land, speculative deals
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has proposed imposing a high level of taxes on vacant land and short-term property transactions as part of efforts to curb speculation, improve land-use efficiency and stabilise the real estate market.
Scientists announce preliminary results in decoding 1,000 Vietnamese human genomes
For the first time, Vietnamese scientists have successfully built a large-scale human genome dataset together with a population-specific reference genome for people.
Hanoi to support low-income residents in replacing high-emission motorbikes
The Hanoi People's Committee has instructed relevant departments and agencies to urgently implement the roadmap for applying the national technical regulation on emissions for motorcycles and mopeds used in road traffic, while assigning the municipal Department of Construction to develop a support scheme to help low-income residents replace old vehicles that fail to meet emission standards.
Vietnam pays tribute to fallen heroes in Laos on War Invalids and Martyrs' Day
The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos held a wreath- and incense-offering ceremony at the Laos–Vietnam combatant alliance relic site in Keun village of Thoulakhom district, Vientiane province, on July 24 to mark the 79th anniversary of Vietnam's War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947–2026).
Vietnam Summer Camp 2026 strengthens overseas youths’ bonds with homeland
More than 100 young overseas Vietnamese (OVs) from 32 countries and territories took part in a series of meaningful activities in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa on July 23 as part of the Vietnam Summer Camp 2026.
Troops race to build new homes for Muong Than flood victims
Soldiers in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau are working around the clock to build new homes for families displaced by devastating flash floods in Muong Than commune, with authorities aiming to complete the project before August 30.
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.
