Society Party General Secretary attends boarding school ground-breaking ceremony in Cao Bằng Welcoming the “STEM Education and Practice Classroom” initiative by the Việt Nam National Industry-Energy Group (Petrovietnam), the General Secretary urged closer coordination to expand the programme nationwide. 01/28/2026 21:01 | Vietnam news Bắc Ninh accelerates AI-driven transformation in healthcare sector 01/28/2026 20:55 | Vietnam news Phú Quốc breaks ground on two major projects to serve APEC 2027 01/28/2026 17:36 | Vietnam news Party chief urges unity for Cao Bằng’s steady progress 01/28/2026 17:08 | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 12/31/2025 11:59 Remains of Vietnamese fallen soldiers, experts repatriated from Laos The remains were repatriated from Laos' Oudomxay Province through Tây Trang International Border Gate to Điện Biên Province. 2 Vietnam news | 12/31/2025 11:46 OVs translate nation-building aspirations into tangible contributions Numerous OV-owned businesses in Germany have invested in Việt Nam, acting as effective bridges for bilateral trade. 3 Vietnam news | 12/31/2025 10:19 PM orders acceleration of Quang Trung Campaign to rebuild storm-damaged homes Due to recent storms and floods, a total of 1,597 houses from Quảng Trị to Lâm Đồng were collapsed or swept away and required rebuilding, while 34,759 were damaged and needed repairs. 4 Vietnam news | 12/31/2025 10:09 Overseas Vietnamese rally around shared goal of giving back to homeland Many highly skilled Vietnamese experts in countries such as the US, the UK, France, Australia, and Japan are willing to devote time and efforts to consultations lasting for months, or even a year, without complaint. 5 Vietnam news | 12/31/2025 09:45 Infrastructure boost positions Đồng Nai for stronger tourism growth As tourism continues to surge nationwide, Đồng Nai Province is emerging as a standout performer, with accommodation and food service revenue exceeding VNĐ45 trillion (US$1.76 billion) in the first 11 months of 2025 and travel services jumping by 38 per cent, signalling strong momentum ahead of major transport projects nearing completion. 6 Vietnam news | 12/31/2025 09:32 Hà Nội announces plans to revitalise Tô Lịch River Hà Nội has unveiled detailed plans to redevelop both banks of the Tô Lịch River, aiming to restore the polluted waterway and turn it into a continuous green corridor with public spaces. 7 Vietnam news | 12/31/2025 09:31 HCM City police bust large-scale functional food smuggling ring To carry out the illegal import, the suspects falsely declared the goods as “supplementary foods” and used invalid self-declaration documents to sell the shipment valued at over VNĐ40 billion (over US$1.6 million) to the domestic market. 8 Vietnam news | 12/31/2025 07:31 Health sector posts strong 2021–2025 gains, gears up for breakthrough reforms in 2026 Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long urged the Ministry of Health to swiftly roll out key policies, including periodic health check-ups, free screening programmes for the public and the phased implementation of zero hospital fees. 9 Vietnam news | 12/31/2025 00:15 PM requests honest reporting, substantive actions against IUU fishing The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was demanded to work with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to promptly verify information on Vietnamese fishing vessels and fishermen detained abroad to enable local authorities to resolve the cases decisively. 10 Vietnam news | 12/31/2025 00:13 Former Deputy Minister faces prosecution for receiving bribes Former agriculture deputy minister Hoàng Văn Thắng, using pre-existing connections, colluded with and bribed Thắng and several officials of the Department of Construction Management to influence project management directors to favour the Hoàng Dân company and its joint ventures in securing contracts. 11 Vietnam news | 12/30/2025 19:52 Việt Nam, US mark 30 years of ties with meaningful events reflecting strong partnership: Ambassador In a video recap for 2025, US Ambassador to Việt Nam Marc E. Knapper reflected on the meaningful events that marked the 30th year of partnership between the two countries. 12 Vietnam news | 12/30/2025 18:46 Đà Nẵng completes repairs of all houses damaged by natural disasters All 361 damaged houses across the city have been repaired, an increase of 54 houses compared to earlier reports 13 Vietnam news | 12/30/2025 18:42 Việt Nam affirms strong position, distinctive contributions at UNESCO Throughout 2025 Việt Nam consistently implemented the Party’s and State’s guidelines on multilateral diplomacy and cultural diplomacy in its engagement with the UNESCO. 14 Vietnam news | 12/30/2025 15:50 Husband kills wife and two-year-old nephew before jumping to his death After the murders, the perpetrator fled the scene and went to a different hospital in Đào Duy Từ Ward. Once there, he climbed to a high floor before jumping to his death in an apparent suicide. 15 Vietnam news | 12/30/2025 12:40 HCMUT names 14 new professors, associate professors The HCM City University of Technology (HCMUT) has recognised 14 newly appointed academic title holders, including five professors and nine associate professors, bringing its total to 17 professors and 130 associate professors. 16 Vietnam news | 12/30/2025 12:06 PM urges completion of housing campaign ahead of 14th National Party Congress Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính urges faster work on the Quang Trung Campaign as central provinces race to repair storm-hit homes and finish buildings before the 14th Party Congress. 17 Vietnam news | 12/30/2025 11:38 From integration to initiative: Việt Nam makes milestones in multilateral diplomacy President Lương Cường led a high-ranking delegation of Việt Nam to UNGA 80 in late September, where they consistently conveyed the message about the country’s role as a responsible, proactive, and substantive member of the UN. 18 Vietnam news | 12/30/2025 09:25 Minimum wage to rise as new policies take effect in January 2026 A nationwide minimum wage increase will take effect from January 2026, alongside a series of new policies covering labour registration, administrative sanctions, agricultural land tax and technology transfer for major railway projects. 19 Vietnam news | 12/30/2025 09:16 'Digital literacy for all' movement brings knowledge, skills to public The 'Digital literacy for all' movement carries an urgent mission to popularise digital knowledge and skills nationwide, enabling all citizens to access and effectively use digital services and platforms. 20 Vietnam news | 12/30/2025 08:23 Project 1816 bolsters grassroots health care for sustainability Professional guidance, project 1816 and remote health care proved strategically vital – not as stopgaps but as enduring pillars of a modern health system. 17 18 19 20 21