Society Vĩnh Long Province helps women develop livelihoods The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Vĩnh Long has introduced a range of measures in recent years to help women build livelihoods and develop small businesses, contributing to improved incomes. 02/06/2026 10:32 | Vietnam news Việt Nam, China open “green lane” for ambulance transfer on humanitarian grounds 02/06/2026 10:18 | Vietnam news Việt Nam aims to train 10,000 cybersecurity specialists by 2030 02/06/2026 09:55 | Vietnam news Public order initiative brings security, social welfare and religious harmony together 02/06/2026 09:31 | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 01/21/2026 08:51 Cà Mau Province mobilises all resources for rapid, sustainable development Cà Mau Province is moving forward with renewed confidence, as its Party organisation, authorities and people turn its strategic directions into concrete actions to contribute to national development. 2 Vietnam news | 01/21/2026 08:30 Bringing health care closer, earlier and more comprehensively Minister of Health Đào Hồng Lan talks about the implementation of Politburo Resolution No.72-NQ/TW and the roadmap for addressing long-standing bottlenecks in the health sector. 3 Vietnam news | 01/21/2026 08:01 Plans to expand unilateral visa waivers to attract high-quality tourists The Ministry of Public Security will coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to study and propose an expansion of unilateral visa exemptions for key and high-potential markets. 4 Vietnam news | 01/21/2026 07:46 14th National Party Congress: Driving force for Việt Nam to continue renewal, innovation, breakthroughs From a poor country with war-ravaged infrastructure and an underdeveloped economy, Việt Nam has gradually overcome difficulties to follow a development path suited to its historical conditions and practical realities. 5 Vietnam news | 01/21/2026 07:25 Strong gains across sectors pave way for Việt Nam’s future path: Mexican scholar Amid global volatility, Việt Nam has strengthened defence and security, creating a solid foundation for its 2026–2030 socio-economic development plan. 6 Vietnam news | 01/21/2026 06:57 Việt Nam’s development model continues to inspire progressive forces: Belgian party official Việt Nam’s development model and poverty reduction experience remain insufficiently recognised internationally. 7 Vietnam news | 01/21/2026 06:10 AI strategy seen as engine for innovation-driven growth in Việt Nam: scholar Việt Nam is standing at a historic moment to achieve a meaningful breakthrough based on science, technology and innovation. 8 Vietnam news | 01/20/2026 21:20 Five more sets of martyrs’ remains found in Laos, Cambodia The identities of all five martyrs have yet to be determined, according to the Quảng Ngãi Military Command. 9 Vietnam news | 01/20/2026 20:42 Việt Nam receives over 160 citizens repatriated from Cambodia Preliminary investigations showed that the majority showed signs of illegal border crossings or unauthorised employment in Cambodia. 10 Vietnam news | 01/20/2026 20:08 Việt Nam Buddhist Sangha spends nearly $82.3 million on charity in 2025 Key charity activities included delivering emergency relief for people affected by natural disasters, granting scholarships, constructing houses for disadvantaged people, presenting bicycles and wheelchairs for those in need, as well as building bridges, wells and rural roads. 11 Vietnam news | 01/20/2026 18:29 Cambodia hands over 160 Vietnamese citizens for 160 Vietnamese for illegal entries, work Initial investigations showed that most of those handed over showed signs of illegal exit or working without permits in Cambodia. They were detained by Cambodian authorities and subsequently transferred to Vietnamese law enforcement agencies. 12 Vietnam news | 01/20/2026 18:20 Five more sets of martyrs’ remains found in Laos, Cambodia The identities of all five martyrs have yet to be determined, according to the Quảng Ngãi Military Command. 13 Vietnam news | 01/20/2026 18:16 14th National Party Congress: Int’l media see Việt Nam with “golden opportunity” to accelerate development An article in The New York Times described the 14th National Congress as the most consequential in decades, taking place at a time when Việt Nam – an emerging middle power and one of Asia’s most dynamic countries – is facing its best and last chance to “get rich before getting old.” 14 Vietnam news | 01/20/2026 18:13 14th National Party Congress: Russian political party expresses confidence in future of comprehensive cooperation According to Andrey Klimov, member of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the United Russia Party, amid today’s challenges, which increasingly relate to technological development and global issues, Việt Nam needs to safeguard its position not only within the region but also to assert itself as a rapidly developing country on the world map. 15 Vietnam news | 01/20/2026 16:59 Việt Nam - An exemplary model of development for Cuba: Cuban journalist Wennys Díaz Ballaga, a special correspondent of Granma - the official newspaper of the Communist Party of Cuba - has highly praised the professional organisation of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam, affirming that Việt Nam’s socio-economic development model serves as an important reference for Cuba and other socialist countries. 16 Vietnam news | 01/20/2026 16:36 14th National Party Congress fuels confidence and high expectations: OV journalist Nguyễn Huy Thắng, the only overseas Vietnamese (OV) journalist from Germany invited to Việt Nam to cover the 14th National Party Congress, expressed his confidence that the 14th National Party Congress will be a resounding success, opening a new phase of development marked by significant breakthroughs and helping Việt Nam move forward steadily in the era of the nation’s rise. 17 Vietnam news | 01/20/2026 16:17 Condolences extended to Spain over high-speed train crash Earlier last Sunday, a northbound high-speed train carrying over 300 passengers traveling from Málaga to Madrid derailed and was struck by another high-speed service traveling in the opposite direction. 18 Vietnam news | 01/20/2026 16:11 PM signs plan to inform residents in nuclear project areas about benefits, emergency response The communication plan will enhance consensus among authorities, sectors and the public, promote a culture of nuclear safety and security and facilitate the effective implementation of nuclear energy-related programmes and projects in the new development phase. 19 Vietnam news | 01/20/2026 16:06 Communist Party of Việt Nam plays key role in building peace: Japanese official Referring to the new priorities outlined in the draft documents of the 14th National Party Congress, Director-General of the International Bureau of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party Yamaguchi Tsuyoshi highlighted education as the most fundamental foundation, as human development is integral to nation-building. 20 Vietnam news | 01/20/2026 15:54 HCM City metro line completion schedule pushed back one year Although HCM City's first metro line started commercial operation in late 2024, the timeline adjustment is intended to address certain technical defects and fully resolve contractors’ complaints. 9 10 11 12 13