Society HCM City urged to address key bottlenecks to become regional megacity To reach the level of other major regional metropolises, the city needs comprehensive and strategic solutions in urban management, transport infrastructure, human resource development, and sustainability. 3 minutes ago | Vietnam news Prime Minister approves nine-day Lunar New Year holiday plan 18 minutes ago | Vietnam news HCM City harnesses GIS technology to advance smart urban management 1 hours ago | Vietnam news International aid mobilised to support Việt Nam’s disaster recovery efforts 10/13/2025 21:05 | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 10/10/2025 21:04 Post-storm floods leave 18 dead or missing, cause VND5.45 trillion in damage Thái Nguyên Province suffered the heaviest damage at around VND2.4 trillion, followed by Cao Bằng with VND2 trillion and Lạng Sơn with VND1.05 trillion. 2 Vietnam news | 10/10/2025 20:16 Party official urges sustainable health funding, reduced financial burden on people Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Trần Cẩm Tú highlighted the importance of promoting a culture of health through education and communication, stressing that disease prevention must begin with individual awareness and healthy lifestyles. 3 Vietnam news | 10/10/2025 17:49 Việt Nam, DPRK news agencies sign pact to boost information sharing The agreement, signed by VNA General Director Vũ Việt Trang and KCNA President Kim Pyong Ho, aims to deepen and expand bilateral collaboration, with a focus on information sharing. 4 Vietnam news | 10/10/2025 17:36 Việt Nam performs first autologous kidney transplant surgery The 108 Military Central Hospital has successfully treated a giant renal artery aneurysm at the renal hilum of a 37-year-old female patient from Đắk Lắk Province (former Phú Yên Province). 5 Vietnam news | 10/10/2025 16:41 Many villages in Bắc Ninh remain submerged in floodwaters A number of places in the northern province of Bắc Ninh are flooded under vast expanses of water. 6 Vietnam news | 10/10/2025 16:37 Record floods spark urgent dyke safety order in the north According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, torrential rains following Storm No 11, Typhoon Matmo, have caused historic flooding across northern river systems, surpassing previous records. 7 Vietnam news | 10/10/2025 15:54 Coast Guard completes coastal survey, supports fishermen in southern provinces The CSB 8001 vessel of Việt Nam Coast Guard Region No. 3 Command has completed a three-day field survey in the coastal waters covering from HCM City to Vĩnh Long Province. 8 Vietnam news | 10/10/2025 15:48 Project of Italian Cooperation – COOPMEC launched The initiative is financed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). 9 Vietnam news | 10/10/2025 13:37 Thousands evacuated as floods swamp Hà Nội outskirts Authorities plan to prioritise local, on-site evacuation where possible, making use of multi-storey buildings, while others will be temporarily relocated to military and police barracks in nearby communes. 10 Vietnam news | 10/10/2025 10:30 Hà Nội’s unceasing 71-year journey of integration, development since liberation Seventy-one years since its liberation, the capital now embodies a heroic history and a spirit of reform, integration, innovation, and development. 11 Vietnam news | 10/10/2025 09:21 The people who make antiques talk From their passion, they are tirelessly on the journey of preserving and spreading traditional cultural values. Hidden deep behind the dust of time, seemingly lifeless artifacts hold countless stories. 12 Vietnam news | 10/10/2025 09:01 Ministry to introduce standard land price tables in 2026 A sweeping land valuation reform is on the table in Việt Nam: the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has proposed adopting price tables instead of individual valuations for calculating land use fees and compensation. 13 Vietnam news | 10/10/2025 08:21 Reviving old apartment blocks: HCM City pushes forward with urban renewal Authorities in HCM City are stepping up efforts to redevelop aging apartment buildings, a move seen as critical to modernising urban spaces and improving living standards in Việt Nam’s largest metropolis. 14 Vietnam news | 10/10/2025 06:30 PM inspects flood response in Hà Nội's riverside areas overnight PM Chính ordered Hà Nội authorities to closely monitor river levels and implement appropriate flood response measures to ensure residents’ safety. 15 Vietnam news | 10/09/2025 20:36 Over 120 works shortlisted for final round of national culture press awards The third National Press Awards “For the Development of Vietnamese Culture” officially entered its final round in Hà Nội on October 9 with 122 outstanding works selected for judging. 16 Vietnam news | 10/09/2025 20:16 Việt Nam calls for further international support following recent storms Essential supplies such as food, clean water, water purifiers, household items, and disinfectants are urgently needed, while housing and production recovery remain top priorities as nearly all homes in flood-hit areas have been damaged and require repair 17 Vietnam news | 10/09/2025 20:08 Việt Nam boosts public-private partnerships in tourism Việt Nam is stepping up public-private cooperation in tourism to make the sector a key pillar of the national economy. This was highlighted at a seminar on developing and promoting tourism destinations through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), jointly organised by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the online travel platform Traveloka. 18 Vietnam news | 10/09/2025 19:33 Quảng Trị strengthens local legal aid knowledge Following the recent administrative mergers of wards and communes, the increased population has placed greater demands on local officers to disseminate information and guide residents in accessing legal aid services. 19 Vietnam news | 10/09/2025 18:41 Việt Nam, Russia expand cultural and educational ties Talks centred on understanding Russia’s publishing market, identifying reader demographics, and developing joint publishing projects, including copyright and academic exchanges. 20 Vietnam news | 10/09/2025 18:27 Việt Nam witnesses shift from knowledge-based education to developing learners' competencies Many universities have appeared in prestigious global rankings; numerous new training programmes have been introduced, especially in technology and engineering. 1 2 3 4 5