Society Building people-based defence at sea: the Coast Guard’s skillful mobilisation drive The Party Committee and Command of Coast Guard Region No. 3 based in HCM City (formerly Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu Province) are stepping up efforts to promote the “Dân vận khéo” (Skillful mass mobilisation) movement and build “Good mass mobilisation units” for the 2021-25 period, aiming to strengthen people-based defence at sea. 6 hours ago | Vietnam news Hà Nội to ban fossil-fuel motorbikes from inner city by July 2026 07/12/2025 21:27 | Vietnam news International conference discusses breakthroughs in cancer care 07/12/2025 16:34 | Vietnam news HCM City accelerates seaward infrastructure development 07/12/2025 10:55 | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 07/11/2025 21:27 Model new-style rural areas in Hà Nội: A journey to build cultured countryside communities Beyond ticking boxes, Hà Nội’s rural development strategy focuses on quality of life, environmental sustainability and community empowerment. 2 Vietnam news | 07/11/2025 21:17 Việt Nam drafts Population Law to tackle falling birth rates, ageing society As Việt Nam’s fertility rate hits a historic low, the Government is drafting legislation to promote childbirth, protect reproductive rights and invest in elder care services. 3 Vietnam news | 07/11/2025 16:06 740 US soldiers missing in Việt Nam war identified: US officer Immediately after the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1973, Việt Nam established an agency dedicated to searching for those missing in the war. The country has been proactive in supporting the search for US soldiers missing in action during the war in Việt Nam. 4 Vietnam news | 07/11/2025 16:03 Hà Nội Oncology Hospital saves life of a heart failure patient with a rare tumour The Hà Nội Oncology Hospital on July 11 announced that its team of doctors has saved the life of a 72-year-old woman with heart failure and a rare tumour. 5 Vietnam news | 07/11/2025 15:53 Experts call for productivity-led growth for Việt Nam to reach high-income status by 2045 Raising total factor productivity (TFP) is essential for Việt Nam to sustain high economic growth and achieve high-income status by 2045, experts said at a seminar held in Hà Nội on July 10. 6 Vietnam news | 07/11/2025 11:11 Legal proceedings started against vice chairman of Thanh Hoá Provincial People’s Committee The Investigation Police Agency found that a number of leaders and officials of State management agencies in Thanh Hoá Province also committed violations by abusing their positions and authority for personal gain. 7 Vietnam news | 07/11/2025 10:50 American tourist dies in motorcycle accident on Sơn Trà Peninsula route The victim, identified as M.M.D., a 27-year-old American national temporarily residing in An Hải Ward, was found dead at the scene after his motorcycle reportedly veered off Hoàng Sa Road and fell into a roadside drainage ditch, near the peak of Bãi Bắc Pass. 8 Vietnam news | 07/11/2025 10:26 Đồng Tháp intensifies monitoring of fishing vessels to check illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing The Mekong Delta province of Đồng Tháp is taking decisive steps to intensify the monitoring of fishing vessel activities as it seeks to contribute to national efforts for removing the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning on illegal, unrepoarted and unregulated fishing. 9 Vietnam news | 07/11/2025 07:11 HCM City rolls out digital enforcement notices via VNeID app Residents in HCM City involved in civil enforcement cases will now receive official notifications through the government’s VNeID app, replacing traditional in-person meetings and postal delivery as part of a nationwide digital transformation effort. 10 Vietnam news | 07/11/2025 05:48 HCM City rolls out support for public personnel after restructuring HCM City is implementing a range of measures to support job transitions for public employees and non-specialised workers who no longer continue in their roles after the reorganisation of administrative units and apparatus. 11 Vietnam news | 07/10/2025 23:46 HCM City to upgrade local health stations into ‘mini hospitals’ HCM City’s Department of Health is developing a comprehensive plan to upgrade local commune- and ward-level health stations into ‘mini hospitals’ to better serve residents' healthcare needs. 12 Vietnam news | 07/10/2025 19:21 Việt Nam, US inaugurate new advanced DNA lab to identify Vietnamese wartime missing The laboratory’s advanced DNA analysis capabilities will enable Vietnamese scientists to tackle the complex challenges of identifying degraded remains, including those recovered from high acidity soil, offering closure to families who have waited decades for answers 13 Vietnam news | 07/10/2025 19:00 Defining Việt Nam's global image Experts gathered in Hà Nội on July 10 to share their insights on building a comprehensive strategy to promote Việt Nam’s global image as part of a national branding initiative in the new era. Let’s hear what they had to say! 14 Vietnam news | 07/10/2025 18:13 Promoting Việt Nam's image in the new era With over six million people living abroad, the Vietnamese diaspora represents a powerful and indispensable platform for promoting Việt Nam’s image globally. Engaging with this community is not just about communication. 15 Vietnam news | 07/10/2025 17:31 Abandoned aircraft at Nội Bài may be used for aviation training under proposed plan With support from the Việt Nam Aviation Academy, CAAV has proposed developing a plan to handle the abandoned aircraft. The Academy also wants to use this aircraft as a teaching aid for practice in specialised aviation training facilities. 16 Vietnam news | 07/10/2025 17:22 Cần Thơ calls for urgent blood donations In response to a severe blood shortage at the Hematology and Blood Transfusion Hospital of Cần Thơ City, the city’s Department of Health has made an urgent appeal for voluntary blood donations. 17 Vietnam news | 07/10/2025 17:10 Việt Nam - US ties look towards new heights based on mutual understanding, trust: Ambassador In the context of rapid changes in the world and regional situation, the Việt Nam–US relationship has maintained stability and positive development momentum, showing that this is a relationship with strategic depth, mutual complementarity, adaptability and practical benefits for both sides. 18 Vietnam news | 07/10/2025 09:45 Phúc – Lộc – Thọ tea trio: Elevating local values to national and global recognition From the fertile land of Chương Mỹ, Hà Nội’s 5-star OCOP tea products embody a fusion of traditional wisdom, modern technology, and cultural identity. 19 Vietnam news | 07/09/2025 22:27 The health sector calls on people to donate blood The health sector is calling people to donate blood to address the severe blood shortage, which is critical for emergency needs and patient treatment at hospitals in the Northern region. 20 Vietnam news | 07/09/2025 21:42 PM orders removal of makeshift houses for revolution contributors by July 27 As of July 8, 18 out of 34 provinces and cities have completed the elimination of temporary and dilapidated housing, accounting for 52.9 per cent. 1 2 3 4 5