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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Anti-smuggling campaign has no finish line: Deputy PM
Fighting smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit goods, and intellectual property (IP) violations is an ongoing mission for the entire political system – “a starting point with no end,” as Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc, head of the National Steering Committee for Combating Smuggling, Commercial Fraud, and Counterfeit Goods (Steering Committee 39), put it.
Deputy PM inspects preparations for launch of martyrs' remains search drive in Ho Chi Minh City
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra on July 5 inspected preparations for the launch of a search and recovery operation for the remains of fallen soldiers on July 6 morning at Le Thi Rieng Cultural Park in Ho Chi Minh City.
VinFast launches VF 2 urban EV priced at 7,200 USD
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast on July 5 unveiled the VF 2, a compact urban electric car priced at 188 million VND (7,200 USD), including the battery, as part of its strategy to make car ownership more accessible for Vietnamese consumers.
Police propose prosecution of 188 individuals in “Mr Pips” fraud case
Hanoi police have completed a supplementary investigation and recommended prosecuting 188 suspects, including alleged ringleader Pho Duc Nam, also known as Mr Pips, in one of Vietnam's largest online investment fraud cases involving charges of fraud, money laundering and handling criminally obtained assets.
Three strategic technology products expected to deliver breakthroughs in 2026
Three strategic technology products, including AI cameras, autonomous mobile robots, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are expected to produce initial commercial results as early as 2026, announced by Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong at the Government's June regular press conference on July 4.
PM urges faster development of national databases, strategic technologies
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 3 called on ministries and agencies to accelerate the development of national and sectoral databases, strategic technologies, and research and testing infrastructure.
No immediate requirement for all travellers to file health declarations: Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has clarified that new regulations on health declarations for travellers entering and leaving Vietnam that take effect on July 1 do not impose a blanket requirement on all passengers.
Hanoi ready to implement Capital Law 2026, unlocking new development momentum
Hanoi is set to usher in a new phase of development as the Capital Law 2026 takes effect on July 1, introducing an unprecedented set of special mechanisms and policies aimed at expanding the city's development space and reinforcing its role as Vietnam’s political-administrative centre and a key growth engine for the Red River Delta and the country.
Top leader orders shift to proactive disaster risk management
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam ordered a systemic shift from reactive disaster response to proactive risk management at a June 29 meeting in Hanoi, directing the Government Party Committee and agencies to brace for storms, floods, extreme weather and climate change through late 2026.
Experts warn of cardiovascular risks as El Nino fuels prolonged heatwaves
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Can Tho universities gain international recognition in global rankings
Three universities in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho have earned places in prestigious international rankings this year, marking an important step forward for higher education in the region and highlighting its growing integration into the global academic community.
Hanoi Medical University team to participate in global competition
A team of Hanoi Medical University students will participate in the international The Move tournament, a competition in neurological semiology that will be held at the Université Côte d’Azur in Nice, France from June 28 to July 8.
Vietnam needs full-spectrum workforce for nuclear power development: insiders
Vietnam must not only train enough personnel for future nuclear power plants but also build the core capabilities needed across the entire national nuclear ecosystem, ensuring every link in the system is fit for purpose and staffed by appropriately qualified human resources, said insiders.
Vietnam strengthens elderly care with free annual health checks
The elderly in Vietnam will be entitled to at least one free annual health check-up or screening from 2026 under a revised national programme on elderly care through 2030.
Pacific Partnership – Pacific Friendship 2026 opens in Quang Tri
The Quang Tri provincial People’s Committee and the US Embassy in Vietnam kicked off the Pacific Partnership – Pacific Friendship 2026 (PP-PF 26) mission in Dong Hoi ward on June 22.
Can Tho students gain tools to navigate misinformation in digital era
As digital platforms become central to learning, research and everyday communication, educational institutions in Can Tho are intensifying efforts to equip students with the skills needed to navigate an increasingly complex online environment, from identifying misinformation and online scams to using artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly.
National Press Festival 2026 closes, reaffirming revolutionary press’s mettle, responsibility
The National Press Festival 2026 has left a lasting impression on journalists and the public alike, Nguyen Duc Loi, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association, said at the closing ceremony of the three-day event held in the northern port city of Hai Phong on June 21.
Ho Chi Minh City plans free bus travel through end of 2026
Ho Chi Minh City plans to offer free bus services to all passengers from July 1 through the end of 2026 under a proposal expected to be approved by the municipal People's Council at its meeting on June 19–20.
National Press Festival 2026 opens in Hai Phong city
The National Press Festival 2026 officially opened in the northern port city of Hai Phong on June 19 under the theme "Vietnamese journalism – Loyalty, Creativity, Responsibility in the New Era", drawing around 1,000 delegates from across the country.
Month for listening to people to be held nationwide
Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Ha Thi Nga on June 18 signed a plan to organise activities in the “Month for listening to the people”.
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.
