Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn on December 6 attended the launch for the peak period of the 'Quang Trung Campaign', a Government housing reconstruction initiative for families whose homes were destroyed by recent natural disasters, in D’ran commune of the central province of Lâm Đồng.

With just two months remaining before the Tết (Lunar New Year) 2026 deadline, the Ministry of Construction has unveiled flood-resistant housing designs and regional infrastructure plans to accelerate recovery efforts across central Việt Nam.

HCM City Open University (HCMCOU) on Saturday (December 6) held a graduation ceremony for 54 students completing the Professional Bachelor’s Programme in International Trade, a long-standing joint training initiative with the French University of Rouen Normandie.

Deadly floods have left more than 400 people dead and caused billions in losses, but the government says growth drivers remain resilient as it moves to accelerate reconstruction and stabilise livelihoods in hard-hit central provinces.

The award caps a decade of investment in big-data platforms, smart-governance systems and a growing AI research network that officials say is reshaping the city’s development model.

The Hà Nội-based Đông Đô General Hospital, on December 5, launched its tissue bank on the occasion of its 15th establishment anniversary.

Ambassador of Thailand to Việt Nam, H.E. Urawadee Sriphiromya, wrote to Việt Nam News and Law on the country's National Day, December 5.

Police say a commune-level official in Lâm Đồng allegedly diverted nearly US$19,000 in disaster assistance meant for families hit by recent storms.

Globalisation and deeper international integration require Việt Nam to participate more effectively in global value chains, which demands stronger innovation capacity among domestic enterprises. 

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính noted that, given the Mekong Delta’s strategic position and the real challenges unfolding there, the Party Central Committee, the Politburo, the National Assembly and the Government have given special attention to the prevention work.

The event is part of the "Choose Green for Health - For a Truly Healthy Việt Nam” initiative, organised by Manulife in collaboration with the Vietnam Young Physicians Association, with the goal of enhancing community awareness of digestive health

A scientific conference in Hà Nội on Friday brought together leading experts to examine how countries worldwide are overhauling their climate policies after COP26, offering Việt Nam fresh insights as it works to realise its net-zero ambitions.

Green tourism represents a comprehensive development mindset, a guiding philosophy for action, and a long-term process requiring broad awareness and the participation of the entire society, Nguyễn Trùng Khánh, Director-General of the Việt Nam National Authority of Tourim said.

Authorities say the trio scammed more than US$1 million and forced victims into online fraud operations in Cambodia.

The launch marks a major step forward in the transport sector’s digital transformation agenda, aiming to improve user experience and strengthen the management efficiency of the capital’s public transport services.

The Việt Nam National University-HCM City (VNU-HCM) on Friday (December 5) reviewed the results of the 2025 southern enrolment filtering process and the organisation of its Competency Assessment Exam, while announcing key directions for 2026.

The final round of the 27th Euréka Scientific Research Awards is taking place in HCM City this week, showcasing outstanding student-led research initiatives and encouraging the practical application of scientific findings to real-world challenges.

Specific time windows have been set for vehicles to use Prenn Pass: on Friday from 9am to 10pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 5am to 10pm.

Prolonged heavy rain from late on December 3 to early December 4 has caused flooding in several areas of Lâm Đồng Province, including Hàm Thuận, Hàm Liêm, Hồng Sơn, Hàm Thuận Bắc and Lương Sơn. 

Most of the students are the main breadwinners in their families, working in the fields during the day and going to school at night.