Society Irish Aid commits $1.62 million to Resilience First programme in Việt Nam Irish Aid in Việt Nam has committed €1.4 million (US$1.62 million) to the Resilience First programme to strengthen climate resilience and empower ethnic minority women in three provinces. 2 hours ago | Vietnam news Việt Nam urged to accelerate biotechnology to capture global growth momentum 3 hours ago | Vietnam news Hà Nội businesses seek clarity on new social and health insurance policies 5 hours ago | Vietnam news Specialists urge Việt Nam to guard against cognitive decline in the age of AI 5 hours ago | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 15:58 Timely intervention saves life of HCM City patient with cardiac arrest Doctors at the City International Hospital (CIH) have successfully saved the life of a 43-year-old man in HCM City who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest due to acute myocardial infarction. 2 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 15:45 Quảng Trị Province to again send Vietnamese teachers to Laos after 2-year gap The central province of Quảng Trị is set to send four teachers this month to Laos to teach Vietnamese to ethnic Vietnamese and mixed-race students in Savannakhet Province. 3 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 15:06 Organisations to strengthen legal access for workers with disabilities Experts discussed ways to enhance legal access capacity for workers with disabilities, during a conference held by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) on Monday. 4 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 14:39 76 war dead reburied in Nghệ An after recovery from Laos The remains were recovered by the province’s Military Command search team during the 2024–2025 dry season in the Lao provinces of Xaysomboun, Vientiane and Xiangkhoang. 5 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 14:20 Lao man allegedly caught with massive drug haul at Vietnamese border During the raid, officers say they caught TonSakSith LatXaKham, a 22-year-old man from Vieng Vi Lay village in Thakhek District, Khammouane Province, Laos, in the act of storing drugs. 6 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 11:52 Hanoi’s OCOP programme elevates traditional craft villages to global stage Hanoi is at the forefront of Vietnam’s rural development movement, leading by example in the successful implementation of the “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme. 7 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 09:39 HCM City to review short-term apartment rental regulations HCM City will review its regulations for short-term apartment rentals following a recent ban on platforms like Airbnb that has sparked concerns among homeowners who rely on rental income. 8 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 08:59 Ministry requires proper response to COVID-19 The Department of Medical Service Administration under the Ministry of Health (MoH) has asked hospitals to strengthen the work of examining, detecting and treating COVID-19 cases. 9 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 22:14 Former international beauty pageant winner arrested for alleged customer deception Former beauty queen Nguyễn Thúc Thùy Tiên has been arrested by the Ministry of Public Security's Police Investigation Agency on Monday for allegedly deceiving consumers through false claims about the product Kera vegetable candy. 10 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 21:46 Immigration officers suspended after tearing Taiwanese passenger's boarding pass According to official sources, the incident occurred during the processing of exit procedures for a family of four from Taiwan (China) returning from the southern island Phú Quốc to Kaohsiung on May 13. 11 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 20:38 Man arrested for assaulting tourist in brawl on backpacker street in HCM City The Investigation Police Agency of the HCM City Police Department on Friday arrested Trần Gia Huy (born 2006, residing in the south-central province of Ninh Thuận) for investigation on charges of causing public disorder. 12 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 20:36 VN enhances international co-operation in low-emission rice production According to a World Bank report, rice cultivation accounts for 48 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions and more than 75 per cent of methane (CH₄) emissions in the agricultural sector. 13 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 16:01 President Hồ Chí Minh's former barber recalls unforgettable memories with the late leader For veteran Hoàng Phát Hiền, his time working for President Hồ not only holds treasured memories, but also motivation that strengthens his faith in the path that the leader chose for the nation. 14 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 15:53 Workshop discusses the role of adult vaccinations in preventing common chronic diseases Health experts discussed ways to enhance the role of vaccinations in managing common chronic diseases in an ageing population. 15 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 15:42 Network of overseas Vietnamese nuclear energy experts makes debut The event marked an important step in mobilising the intelligence and experience of the OV expert community to serve the homeland's nuclear power development programme. 16 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 14:56 Shared respect for President Hồ Chí Minh is foundation for ties progress: Japanese mayor Mimasaka City is home to the first statue of President Hồ Chí Minh in Japan, which sees numerous tourists from Japan and abroad visiting to pay their respects every year, according to the city's mayor Hagiwara Seiji. 17 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 13:09 Thousands queue at Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum on his 135th birth anniversary People from all walks of life, including students, war veterans, and tourists, gathered in a solemn and respectful atmosphere to honour the life and legacy of President Hồ Chí Minh — the founding father of modern Việt Nam. 18 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 12:49 Ground broken on $760m Tứ Liên Bridge project in Hà Nội Tứ Liên Bridge will span the Red River, connecting the western bank in Tây Hồ District with the eastern bank in Đông Anh and Long Biên Districts. 19 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 12:01 President Hồ Chí Minh cherished by all communists: Italian Communist leader Decades ago, the Vietnamese leader visited Italy to speak about the need for independence and the fight against colonialism and imperialism. In Milan City, he lived and worked at the Antica Trattoria della Pesa – an event commemorated by a plaque in front of the building today. 20 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 11:12 The lifesaving power of a phone call Discover how Ngày Mai, a mental health hotline in Việt Nam, provides crucial and emotional support to individuals in crisis through the voices of its frontline volunteers. Ngày Mai's hotline: (+84) 963061414 101 102 103 104 105