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 | 12/25/2025 10:26 Freedom of religion not subject to politicisation Việt Nam is a multi-religion country, where spiritual beliefs coexist peacefully, enjoy equality before the law and are closely connected with the nation’s history. 2 Vietnam news | 12/25/2025 10:20 $16 billion to be allocated for rural development, poverty reduction, ethnic minority uplift Việt Nam will invest about US$16 billion over 2026–2030 to modernise rural areas, cut poverty and boost development in ethnic minority and mountainous regions under a recently certified National Assembly resolution. 3 Vietnam news | 12/25/2025 09:46 Trade union agrees to swap working days for four-day New Year holiday As of Wednesday noon, there were 46,304 responses, with 62 per cent agreeing to swap the working day on Friday (January 2, 2026) and make it up on Saturday (January 10). 4 Vietnam news | 12/25/2025 09:22 HCM City urged to view public spaces as strategic investment assets As it moves towards becoming a “mega-city”, HCM City faces growing pressure from rapid population growth, strained infrastructure and intensifying competition for investment, prompting experts to view public spaces not merely as social amenities but as strategic economic and investment assets. 5 Vietnam news | 12/24/2025 21:59 Hà Nội recognised for smart public services as cities push digital governance The award underscores how Vietnamese cities are increasingly turning to digital tools, from AI hotlines to citizen apps, to address long-standing governance and service delivery challenges. 6 Vietnam news | 12/24/2025 21:58 HCM City launches live cybersecurity drill to discover data resilience A training programme paired with a live-fire cybersecurity drill aimed at bolstering information security resilience held by the city police department and Quang Trung Software City officially began in HCM City on Wednesday (December 24). 7 Vietnam news | 12/24/2025 21:56 First public electric bus route in Côn Đảo Special Zone starts December 25 Buses will operate daily from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm, offering a convenient, safe and cost-effective transport option for visitors arriving on the island as well as for daily local travel. 8 Vietnam news | 12/24/2025 21:49 Around 95 per cent of urban population access clean water: Seminar So far, 31 out of the former 63 cities and provinces have set up provincial steering committees for safe water supply. 9 Vietnam news | 12/24/2025 16:59 Bắc Ninh accelerates shift to online shopping and cashless payments Officials say stronger digital infrastructure and cashless payments are key as Bắc Ninh looks to consolidate its position in Việt Nam’s growing e-commerce economy. 10 Vietnam news | 12/24/2025 16:52 Việt Nam Red Cross Society launches Tết gift campaign The campaign aims to mobilise social resources to support 1.5 million people in need during the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday. 11 Vietnam news | 12/24/2025 15:25 Over 5,500 train tickets added to meet New Year travel demands The upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday lasts from February 14 to 22, 2026. 12 Vietnam news | 12/24/2025 15:18 Việt Nam targets vehicle emissions with stricter standards, digital enforcement Data from the Traffic Police Department at the Ministry of Public Security showed that Việt Nam now counts over 7.2 million registered automobiles and 80.6 million motorcycles and mopeds. 13 Vietnam news | 12/24/2025 14:35 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress to be launched The congress will have the theme 'Emulate innovation and creativity, accelerate breakthroughs to propel the nation into a new era of strong, civilised and prosperous development'. 14 Vietnam news | 12/24/2025 11:30 Bắc Ninh Province honours outstanding innovations with high practical value The awards council decided to present two Grade B prizes, five Grade C prizes and nine consolation prizes (with no Grade A awarded) to these works, covering social sciences and humanities, agricultural sciences, engineering and technology, and medical and pharmaceutical sciences. 15 Vietnam news | 12/24/2025 09:59 Bắc Ninh to roll out AI application and development scheme in 2026 AI application and development scheme is among key measures to advance the construction of a smart city as well as e-government and digital government, which Bắc Ninh has prioritised for the coming year. 16 Vietnam news | 12/24/2025 09:30 Smart healthcare programme for community launched in Bắc Ninh The programme to develop Bắc Ninh into a smart healthcare province focuses on strengthening the capacity of grassroots medical facilities. 17 Vietnam news | 12/24/2025 08:37 From temporary homes to the Quang Trung Campaign towards lasting housing security Launched in the wake of historic floods, the Quang Trung Campaign set out to rebuild damaged homes at speed, ensuring thousands of families have safe shelter before Tết. 18 Vietnam news | 12/23/2025 21:55 Việt Nam hosts international talks on pharma regulation reform The four-day event drew over 1,000 participants to discuss pharmaceutical regulatory reforms, drug registration mechanisms and Việt Nam's path toward international standards. 19 Vietnam news | 12/23/2025 17:43 Police summoned individual joking about bombing of Long Thành Airport At the police station, N.L.T. admitted to posting comments threatening terrorism, claiming the act was intended merely as a “joke” and that there was no intention to carry it out. 20 Vietnam news | 12/23/2025 17:22 Hà Nội to pilot rush hour restrictions on heavy trucks and container vehicles Hà Nội's Department of Construction will pilot restrictions on certain vehicles on several key routes during peak hours as part of an effort to ease traffic congestion in the capital. 21 22 23 24 25