In Việt Nam, there are approximately 100 rare diseases affecting around six million people. However, the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases still face many difficulties due to a lack of information, medical experts and effective treatment methods.

Bayer, the renowned life science company from Germany, has recently reaffirmed its dedication to advance healthcare solutions for patients in Asia Pacific (APAC) with diverse healthcare landscapes and varying patient needs. 

HCM City has decided to decentralise the management of certain types of technical infrastructure to commune-level people’s committees in a bid to enhance efficiency and accountability.

Nguyễn Quang Hưng, Standing Vice Chairman of the Hưng Yên Provincial People’s Committee, has instructed relevant departments and localities to urgently develop action plans and speed up site clearance, especially for projects facing resettlement and relocation challenges.

The Mekong Delta has taken a new step in strengthening its agricultural development with the launch of the Agricultural Experts Club.

Nhân Dân Gia Định Hospital, a top-tier hospital in HCM City, has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) robot to assist patients and visitors with reception and guidance work at the hospital’s main entrance.

A four-star hotel on Đà Nẵng’s prime beachfront strip has been slapped with a VNĐ564 million (US$23,200) fine for illegally discharging untreated wastewater and multiple violations of environmental and food safety regulations, city officials confirmed on Tuesday.

The southern province of Tây Ninh is placing transport connectivity at the heart of its development agenda, with a strong focus on building new roads and upgrading existing ones to link more directly with HCM City, its closest major urban and economic hub.

The prospect of one day seeing a Vietnamese scientist join the ranks of Nobel Prize laureates was evoked in HCM City, as Sweden’s Embassy and RMIT University Việt Nam co-hosted a special dialogue and exhibition on the Nobel legacy.

Individuals who already own a home but live far from their workplace may now be considered for social housing benefits in HCM City, provided they belong to the eligible groups.

He said that the resolution affirms education and training as a leading national policy, decisive for the nation’s future as it strives towards prosperity, civilisation and global standing.

Farmers in the upstream areas of An Giang Province are busy catching young linh fish, a tiny seasonal specialty that brings both income and cherished flavours.

The blaze started around 4:30am at a house in Văn Giáp village, according to local authorities. A husband, wife and their two children were sleeping inside when the fire broke out and were unable to escape.

Cần Thơ has launched several initiatives to better serve citizens after getting a two-tier local government.

The hotline 112 connects directly to provincial-level military commands, including those in Hà Nội and HCM City, and links with existing emergency services: 113 for police, 114 for fire and rescue, and 115 for medical emergencies.

Commune- and provincial-level leaders could soon fine and suspend operators for tourism violations under a proposed government decree.

The close attention and guidance from Party and State leaders, the encouragement from central and local agencies, along with the trust from both domestic and international press agencies and the public have formed a tremendous source of motivation for VNA journalists to fulfil their mission as the nation’s key multimedia wire service and a strategic and trusted information centre of the Party and the State.

Taking place over 19 days, the exhibition was a highlight of celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

Investigators say the ring sold thousands of air rifles and parts through social media channels and courier services, earning billions of đồng in profit.

Veteran war correspondent Luis Manuel Arce Isaac from Prensa Latina praised the VNA’s foreign service information strategy and its widespread cooperation with media agencies worldwide.