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. 11/29/2025 17:51 | Vietnam news Việt Nam urged to accelerate biotechnology to capture global growth momentum 11/29/2025 17:03 | Vietnam news Hà Nội businesses seek clarity on new social and health insurance policies 11/29/2025 14:30 | Vietnam news Specialists urge Việt Nam to guard against cognitive decline in the age of AI 11/29/2025 14:19 | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 04/03/2025 10:10 Long Đất Rehabilitation Centre a second home for veterans The centre, which was established in 1977, currently cares for 46 severely wounded veterans, with a disability rate ranging from 81 per cent to 96 per cent. 2 Vietnam news | 04/03/2025 10:09 Traffic accidents' significant reduction thanks to enhanced penalties, increased patrols Since Decree No. 168 officially came into force on January 1, 2025, there has been a noticeable improvement in traffic order and safety, with reductions across all three criteria: fewer accidents, enhanced public awareness of traffic laws, and greater adherence to traffic regulations. 3 Vietnam news | 04/03/2025 10:05 MoH requests three localities to trace the origin of alcohol linked to deadly poisoning Authorities have been instructed to conduct thorough investigations and strictly handle any violations of food safety regulations if they are discovered. The results of these investigations will be publicly disclosed to warn the community. 4 Vietnam news | 04/02/2025 21:06 US to continue supporting Quảng Trị in war consequences remediation US Ambassador Marc Evans Knapper affirmed the US government will further assist Việt Nam, especially Quảng Trị, in overcoming the consequences of war, based on the principles of being honest about the past and looking toward a prosperous future. 5 Vietnam news | 04/02/2025 20:16 Handbook for evaluating urban transport projects released The central city, in co-operation with the World Bank, has introduced the ‘Handbook for Evaluating Necessity and Socio-Economic Efficiency of Urban Transport Projects’ after a two-year development, with support from the bank and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). 6 Vietnam news | 04/02/2025 16:44 South Koreans fined for riding powerful motorcycles with no hands A video posted on Facebook shows that two South Korean nationals were riding high-displacement motorcycles without using their hands on the handlebars along the coastal road in Quảng Nam Province. 7 Vietnam news | 04/02/2025 13:35 Early morning blaze kills three in HCM City There were eight people inside the house when the fire broke out, with five managing to escape and three trapped inside. 8 Vietnam news | 04/02/2025 10:25 Ministry proposes housing for officials following administrative mergers Local governments where new administrative units will be headquartered would be responsible for providing public housing for officials from the original units. 9 Vietnam news | 04/02/2025 07:47 Domestic flights in high demand for upcoming holiday In response to the increasing travel demands, local airlines plan to increase the number of domestic flights by 24 per cent, to more than 7,500 flights, equivalent to 1.5 million seats. 10 Vietnam news | 04/02/2025 06:49 Nationwide immunisation drive ramps up amid measles outbreak risk The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent directive for stricter measles control, as cases continue to rise nationwide, surpassing 2024 figures in the first quarter of 2025. Several measles-related deaths highlight the outbreak's severity. 11 Vietnam news | 04/01/2025 21:56 Top legislator's visit to Uzbekistan hoped to strengthen bilateral ties Alisher Rustamovich Mukhamedov, President of the Uzbekistan-Việt Nam Friendship Association, expressed confidence that NA Chairman Mẫn’s visit will serve as a catalyst for deepening the friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Việt Nam and Uzbekistan in the years ahead. 12 Vietnam news | 04/01/2025 16:51 Việt Nam sends more personnel to rescue operations in Myanmar This marks the first time that the staff members from the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention have participated in the ASEAN-ERAT, demonstrating the spirit of “One ASEAN, One Response: ASEAN responding to disasters as one in the region” as affirmed in the ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration. 13 Vietnam news | 04/01/2025 15:55 Vietnamese rescue teams recover three bodies in Myanmar earthquake aftermath The retrieval of the two bodies on Tuesday has raised the total number recovered by Vietnamese rescue teams to three, after the first was brought out on Monday. 14 Vietnam news | 04/01/2025 13:54 Việt Nam provides urgent medical aid to Myanmar following earthquake The aid package included antibiotics, digestive and flu medicines, essential medical devices such as blood pressure monitors, glucose metres, bandages and disinfectants. 15 Vietnam news | 04/01/2025 09:18 Over 13,000 expected to take part in parade marking 50 years of national reunification More than 13,000 people are expected to join a grand military and civilian parade in HCM City on April 30 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025). 16 Vietnam news | 04/01/2025 09:11 Vietnamese seafood industry proactively adapts to new EU regulations As the EU strengthens its controls on inorganic arsenic in imported seafood, Vietnamese exporters are being warned not to be complacent and are actively adjusting to maintain market access, with enhanced quality control measures to ensure compliance. 17 Vietnam news | 04/01/2025 08:15 HCM City students turn garlic peels into useful products With a desire to make use of garlic peels discarded during agricultural processing, a group of students from various universities in HCM City came together to launch the NIION project that makes biomass pellets from garlic peels. 18 Vietnam news | 04/01/2025 07:55 Vietnamese Army braves dark nights to search for earthquake victims in Myanmar In the Bala Tidi residential area of Zabu Thiri District, Naypitaw, the Vietnam People's Army engaged in search and rescue operations to assist the Myanmar people in recovering from their losses. 19 Vietnam news | 04/01/2025 06:43 Vietnamese authorities warn of rising AI-driven deepfake extortion scams In many cases, even after payments are made, criminals continue to demand more, trapping victims in a cycle of coercion. 20 Vietnam news | 04/01/2025 06:11 HCM City to ensure safe tap water in apartment buildings HCM City officials are set to inspect the quality of tap water in apartment buildings and their water storage tanks across various city districts. 118 119 120 121 122