After reaching Xốp Khăm Village, in the border area between Mường Típ and Mường Xén communes, mother-to-be Pịt Thị Hiền started feeling labour pains and showed signs that the baby would soon be on its way, so her family called for help from local authorities.

Breastmilk is universally recognised as the most complete and natural source of nutrition for infants and young children. It also offers substantial health benefits for mothers.

The 16 delegates were chosen from thousands of candidates across Việt Nam following a rigorous and highly competitive national selection process.

The end of the road is near for petrol-powered motorbikes in downtown Hà Nội after a decision was made to ban them from July next year. But how will this affect the millions of motorists who may struggle to make the switch to electric? And what are your thoughts on the plans? Let us know below.

Authorities determined that from February to October 2020, the group had exploited the legal adoption framework to commit trafficking offences. Nguyễn Thị Thu Thủy played the leading role, trafficking a total of 12 infants.

Durian growers in Đắk Lắk Province are concerned that the prolonged rains that have been falling in recent days could affect the quality of their fruits and even cause fungal infections.

Authorities have uncovered further violations in a controversial case involving the illegal dumping of construction waste into the sea in Vũng Tàu, following an investigative report by the Voice of Vietnam (VOV).

The Đồng Nai Province People’s Committee has proposed a list of nine major challenges in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation for 2025.

With 51 destinations that allow Vietnamese people to enter without a traditional visa, the Vietnamese passport is currently on par with some other developing countries and ranked in the low middle position on the global rankings.

Sơn La Province has been among the hardest hit, with severe flash floods and landslides reported in communes such as Sông Mã, Chiềng Sơ, Sốp Cộp, Bó Sinh, Nậm Ty and Mường Lầm.

As a new system requires a new approach and response, the PM requested ministries, sectors, and agencies to proactively renew their mindset, act decisively, and complete tasks thoroughly.

Nothing can hinder the shared aspiration of the two Parties, States, and peoples to reach new heights in mutually beneficial integration and to strengthen confidence in the future of the two nations.

Since the start of Việt Nam-Switzerland diplomatic relations in 1971, bilateral ties have grown stronger and stronger, with development and economic cooperation serving as the primary engine.

Over the past 30 years, Việt Nam has become an increasingly influential and active voice within ASEAN, and contributed a lot of ideas and initiatives to the bloc, said Australian Ambassador to Việt Nam Gillian Bird.

NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn's working trip to attend 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva will help strengthen the cooperative ties between Việt Nam's legislature and the parliaments of IPU member countries, while also advancing the comprehensive partnership between Việt Nam and Switzerland.

Việt Nam's entry paved the way for other countries such as Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar to join ASEAN — one of Việt Nam's most notable contributions to the organisation.

Proactive prevention remains an effective and sustainable measure in combating dengue fever and reducing its impact on both society in general and the healthcare sector in particular, experts said at a recent seminar entitled “Dengue fever: Unexpected complications from common misconceptions”.

The ceremony is organised by the Quảng Ninh chapter of the Việt Nam Buddhist Sangha, in collaboration with relevant agencies and the victims' families.

Thong Mengdavid, a Cambodian geopolitical analyst and international security researcher, suggested Việt Nam further bolster ASEAN's centrality by continuing its role as a proactive member, particularly in maintaining international law, especially in the East Sea, as well as promoting multilateral rules-based solutions to regional challenges.

New Zealand’s Ambassador to Việt Nam Caroline Beresford expected that Việt Nam would continue to play a vital role in shaping ASEAN’s strategic directions and contributing to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.