From 1 July, foreign nationals living in Việt Nam can register for Level-2 electronic identification accounts via the VNeID app, allowing easier access to digital public services, streamlined administrative procedures and enhanced residency management under a nationwide initiative by the Ministry of Public Security.

After being officially recognised as a new rural district in 2020, Thường Tín set its sights on higher standards. Just four years later, thanks to tireless efforts by local authorities and residents, the district has now been acknowledged as an advanced new rural area, with several standout achievements.

During the congress, delegates reached consensus on the strategic direction and priorities for the coming term, with a strong emphasis on enhancing people-to-people diplomacy.

From spring rolls to silk tunics, Vietnamese peacekeepers in South Sudan are using cultural diplomacy to build connections beyond the clinic.

The court on Monday sentenced Ngân to 13 years and 3 months in prison for human trafficking, trafficking of persons under 16, and organising illegal entry.

Police have identified several major scam tactics targeting Vietnamese citizens.

As Việt Nam moves towards universal health coverage, the Government is exploring a phased approach to hospital fee exemptions. Rather than offering completely free healthcare, the policy aims to reduce out-of-pocket spending and improve access through the national health insurance system.

Following Party General Secretary Tô Lâm’s directions at the ceremony, the Vietnamese Embassy in China and other Vietnamese representative agencies abroad would work closely with local authorities, agencies, and mass organisations. The goal is to build a streamlined, modern administrative system that better serves both domestic and overseas Vietnamese (OV) communities.

The national children's hospital has treated 66 abuse victims in 2024 alone, with sexual abuse accounting for nearly 29 per cent of cases.

This is the era of those who are willing to take bold actions, make decisions, and serve the nation. Việt Nam does not choose the easy path but the right path.

Nhân Dân Gia Định Hospital in HCM City has coordinated with the National Organ Transplant Coordination Centre and major hospitals to perform organ retrieval and transplantation, saving three critically ill patients.

The demand for social housing in the province is projected to reach approximately 119,000 units by 2030 and around 159,000 units by 2050.

According to the Ministry of Health, Việt Nam recorded 22,974 cases and five deaths related to dengue across multiple provinces in the first five months of 2025.

Over five months, the contest received enthusiastic participation, especially from overseas Vietnamese who had visited Trường Sa on homeland sea border trips. Submissions included poems, essays, and paintings expressing love for the seas and islands and deep admiration for the dedication of naval officers protecting Việt Nam’s maritime sovereignty.

Despite no major accidents, Việt Nam’s airspace saw a rise in low-level aviation safety threats, many linked to human error and technical faults.

The Ministry of Construction has proposed a PPP-based plan to expand 18 sections of the Eastern North–South Expressway.

Today’s support for two families in Trung Yên commune, Sơn Dương district, Tuyên Quang province is a heartfelt gesture from the Vietnam News Agency and its staff, offering encouragement and practical help to those in need.

​To elevate bilateral relations to new heights, Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Dương Hải Hưng said that Việt Nam and Italy should strengthen exchanges at all levels, especially high level; identify key and prioritised contents to boost economic, trade, and investment ties; enhance defence and security cooperation; boost cultural, educational and tourism cooperation and people-to-people exchanges; and develop local-level partnerships.

More than 1,000 households living along the heavily polluted Văn Thánh Canal in Bình Thạnh District will be relocated as part of a major urban redevelopment project recently approved by HCM City authorities.

Thanh Hà District in the northern province of Hải Dương has witnessed a bumper lychee harvest, with thousands of tonnes sold domestically and exported overseas. Join Việt Nam News’ reporter to explore the thriving lychee season!