The HCM City People's Committee has submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Construction to adjust its general master plan by 2040 with a vision to 2060.

A project to improve drainage to tackle flooding along two major roads in HCM City’s Gò Vấp District was launched on May 14.

Party leader Tô Lâm encouraged the adoption of advanced teaching methods, high-quality educational activities, and greater opportunities for students to engage in scientific research, technological innovation, and foreign language communication.

The relics of the Buddha have been brought to Hà Nội and are on display for public viewing at Quán Sứ Pagoda from today until Friday. Thousands of Buddhists have descended on the capital for this significant event. The relics are considered a living representation of the Buddha’s presence. Are you planning a visit?

Data from the beginning of 2025 to date, shows that authorities have handled more than 34,000 cases of smuggling and trading of banned goods, commercial and tax fraud and intellectual property violations.

Health experts shared knowledge and the latest advancements in prevention and treatment to propose effective solutions for asthma management at a recent symposium in Hà Nội.

These devices, worth VNĐ1.71 billion (US$73,590), are expected to significantly improve the hospital’s capacity to diagnose and treat two major causes of visual impairment: diabetic retinopathy and refractive errors.

Several health officials in Việt Nam have been arrested for allegedly accepting bribes linked to a massive counterfeit dietary supplement scandal that has been unfolding for years, sparking public outcry.

The number of workers applying for unemployment benefits in HCM City increased significantly in April 2025, reflecting ongoing challenges in the city’s labour market, according to the HCM City Employment Service Centre.

The development of high-quality rice varieties, alongside improved farming techniques and stronger linkages among stakeholders in cultivation and distribution, has driven the sustainable growth of Việt Nam's rice industry and exports.

A Vietnamese man has been sentenced to 16 years and six months in prison for leading a counterfeit medicine network.

Under a draft circular released for public feedback on Tuesday, students who violate school rules would no longer face suspension. Instead, the most serious consequence would be writing a self-criticism statement, the biggest change in decades.

It aims contributing to improved educational quality, workforce retention and the sustainable development of Việt Nam’s education sector, the Ministry of Education and Training said.

HCM City is facing the rapid aging issue, driven by persistently low birth rates amid its golden demographic period, in which over 74 per cent of the population is of working age.

Universal hospital fee exemption will bring sweeping benefits including improved access to healthcare, earlier detection and treatment of illnesses, more efficient use of health financing, and reduced financial pressure on households.

For the rest of 2025, the city plans to accelerate key infrastructure projects while maintaining their quality.

The Criminal Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security said it has recently arrested several foreign nationals wanted by Chinese and United States law enforcement who had fled to Việt Nam to evade capture.

More than 28,000 houses and many school facilities in Đắk Nông have been built so far, with a total budget exceeding VNĐ1.4 trillion (US$54 million),

Thousands of devotees gathered at Quán Sứ Pagoda on May 12 to mark Vesak 2569, commemorating the Buddha’s birth with solemn rituals and symbolic ceremonies. The event also marked the beginning of preparations for the enshrinement and public procession of Buddha relics through Hà Nội, set to take place from May 13 to 16.

The projects contribute to creating an attractive business environment for both domestic and international investors, as well as enhancing provincial and regional links, with PPP investment, helping reduce financial pressure on the State Budget and mobilise resources from the private sector.