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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Top leader orders drastic action against serious, complex corruption cases
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has ordered decisive action against serious and complex cases, making it clear that getting stolen assets back is the real test of the anti-corruption drive.
Passengers to be compensated for flight delays from next month
Passengers will be compensated for flight delays from next month according to the newly introduced Government’s Decree No. 208.
Vietnam, Germany deepen educational cooperation
Leaders of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and the German Bundestag reaffirmed their commitment to advancing cooperation between the academy and German partners for the mutual benefit of both countries during a meeting in Hanoi on June 16.
Archival exhibition on Hoang Sa, Truong Sa opens in Da Nang
An exhibition themed “Hoang Sa, Truong Sa – Sacred Sea and Islands” opened in the central city of Da Nang on June 15, marking World Oceans Day (June 8) and the Vietnam Sea and Islands Week 2026.
Vietnam transfers fertility technology to France
Nearly three decades after adopting in vitro fertilisation (IVF) from France, Vietnamese doctors have for the first time transferred an assisted reproductive technology back to the country that gave them the modern fertility treatment.
Memorial service honours fallen soldiers, civilians of 1968 Tet Offensive
The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) chapter in Ho Chi Minh City on June 14 held a memorial and requiem ceremony for heroes, martyrs, soldiers and patriotic civilians who lost their lives during the 1968 Tet General Offensive and Uprising and were buried at the former Do Thanh Cemetery, now Le Thi Rieng Cultural Park.
Ho Chi Minh City ranks among world’s top culinary destinations
A vibrant mix of street food, traditional dishes and modern culinary trends has helped Ho Chi Minh City secure a spot among the world’s top food destinations, according to a recent ranking by Time Out magazine.
National security event series promotes public role in safeguarding nation
The Ministry of Public Security, in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, on June 11 launched the "To quoc binh yen" (Peaceful homeland) event series to commemorate the 78th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's Call for Patriotic Emulation (June 11, 1948–2026) and towards the 80th traditional day of the people's security force (July 12, 1946–2026).
Over 1.2 million students begin national high school graduation exam
More than 1.2 million students across Vietnam sat for the first day of the 2026 national high school graduation examination on June 11, taking the two compulsory subjects of Literature and Mathematics.
Spouses of Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian, Thai PMs tour Hanoi’s Temple of Literature
Spouse of the Vietnamese Prime Minister Dao Thi Bich Thuy, together with Vandara Siphandone, spouse of the Lao PM; Pich Chamony, spouse of the Cambodian PM; and Thananon Niramit, spouse of the Thai PM, visited the Temple of Literature in Hanoi on June 8, within the framework of their official visit to Vietnam.
Vietnamese Family Day event in US fosters community spirit
Nearly 150 staff members and families from Vietnam's representative offices in the US gathered in Maryland on June 6 for the 2026 Vietnamese Village Family Day, held ahead of Vietnam Family Day on June 28.
Vietnamese students shine at Huawei ICT Competition
Vietnamese students won major prizes at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2025–2026, which concluded in Shenzhen, China’s Guangdong province, on June 5.
Vietnam ranks 7th at Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad 2026
Vietnam secured 7th place among 45 countries and territories at the 38th Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO) 2026, earning one gold, two silver and four bronze medals and three certificates of merit.
Rental housing to become strategic segment in housing market: minister
The Government is set to make rental housing a strategic pillar of its housing market as the Government shifts from an ownership-focused approach toward a model centred on housing access and use, according to Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh.
Top leader calls for new mindset to promote the elderly's role in national development
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for a fundamental shift in mindset on ageing policies, stressing that older persons should be regarded not only as beneficiaries of social welfare but also as active contributors to national development.
Four Vietnamese universities rise in global rankings
Four Vietnamese universities have improved their positions in the latest Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR), with all six of the country's ranked institutions remaining among the world's top 10%.
Deputy PM demands tangible results in strategic tech development
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung on June 4 underscored the need for drastic and coordinated action, and measurable outcomes as he chaired the first meeting of the Government task force on strategic technology development, a move meant to realise under the Prime Minister’s recent Decision 808/QD-TTg.
Can Tho pushes JICA-funded drainage project to deliver results in 18 months
Vice Chairwoman of the Can Tho municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep held a working session with Director of the Bureau of Roads and Sewerage of Japan’s Fukuoka city Fukuyama Takeshi on June 2 to review a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-funded technical cooperation project on drainage management for climate resilience.
Vietnam steps up efforts to strengthen intellectual property protection and enforcement
Vietnam has committed to high standards of intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement under various international agreements and continues to align its regulations with advanced regional and international practices in line with domestic conditions, according to authorities.
Vietnam gains ground in technological fight against online piracy
As digital piracy continues to inflict heavy losses on the content sector, experts said effective copyright protection is not only essential to safeguarding revenues, but also a key driver for the development of Vietnam’s cultural and digital content industries.
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.
