Society National consensus is Việt Nam’s core, most sustainable source of strength: French scholar Emphasising the role of national unity in achieving this historic victory, Eric Coudray, history teacher in Annecy, Indochina war expert and doctor of contemporary history at Paul-Valéry University Montpellier, highlighted the importance of reconciliation and national harmony in Việt Nam's development. 04/28/2025 21:24 | Vietnam news Việt Nam – a symbol of peace, post-war development: Italian scholar 04/28/2025 21:00 | Vietnam news HCM City forum introduces advanced preventive method for lower respiratory tract infections in high-risk children 04/28/2025 18:14 | Vietnam news Coast Guard seizes 70,000 litres of smuggled diesel 04/28/2025 18:09 | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 02/26/2025 09:30 Thai government warns teens about “Zombie Cigarettes” containing sedative drugs “Zombie Cigarettes” contain Etomidate, a sedative used in medical settings. When abused as a drug, Etomidate induces severe drowsiness, slows breathing, causes dangerously low blood pressure, nausea, confusion, and even unconsciousness—potentially leading to death. 2 Vietnam news | 02/26/2025 07:37 Urban workers earning below VNĐ3 million to receive Government support Decree No 30 sets out the classification framework for poor, near-poor and low-income households, serving as a key benchmark for assessing income deficiencies and access to essential social services. 3 Vietnam news | 02/25/2025 20:10 American therapist awarded the Friendship Medal Virginia Mary Lockett, an American rehabilitation therapist and a volunteer at the central city’s Traditional Medicine Hospital, has been given the Friendship Medal by the State President of Việt Nam, Tô Lâm, for her contributions to the course healthcare and friendship ties between the US and Việt Nam. 4 Vietnam news | 02/25/2025 17:59 Man arrested for setting mother on fire in southern Việt Nam A man allegedly poured petrol over his mother and set her ablaze on Monday. 5 Vietnam news | 02/25/2025 16:13 Party chief underscored patient-centered approach on Vietnamese Doctor’s Day The Party chief, also the Secretary of the Central Military Commission, commended the achievements of the 108 Military Central Hospital's staff, professors, doctors, pharmacists, and scientists who have contributed significantly to the healthcare sector's remarkable development. 6 Vietnam news | 02/25/2025 14:56 Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu to establish marine science and technology hub Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu Province will establish a marine science and technology hub to develop infrastructure and modern scientific and technology capabilities to foster its marine economy, its People's Committee has announced. 7 Vietnam news | 02/25/2025 14:11 Việt Nam opens door to foreign investment in LEO satellite internet services Under the approved resolution, foreign investors will be permitted to participate in LEO satellite telecommunications services in Việt Nam without restrictions on ownership percentages or capital contributions. 8 Vietnam news | 02/25/2025 11:52 New Zealand PM’s Việt Nam trip to help tighten bilateral relations: professor In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the threshold of the trip, Emeritus Professor Roberto Rabel from the Centre for Strategic Studies under New Zealand’s Victoria University of Wellington said that New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s first visit to Việt Nam as New Zealand Prime Minister is significant in providing him with the opportunity to see at first hand the vibrant socio-economic environment that has characterised Việt Nam’s development in recent years. 9 Vietnam news | 02/25/2025 11:41 Bình Định to build road for upcoming industrial park Bình Định Province will build a road connecting the North – South Expressway to its upcoming Phù Mỹ Industrial Park and Phù Mỹ Port. 10 Vietnam news | 02/25/2025 09:10 Deputy PM calls for legislation integrating urban and rural development Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà stressed that proven and essential practical issues should be incorporated into the draft Law on Urban Development Management, while also providing directional regulations for new and evolving content to unlock resources and drive growth. 11 Vietnam news | 02/25/2025 07:30 Việt Nam’s birth rate among the lowest in Southeast Asia Việt Nam’s birth rate currently stands at 1.91 children per woman, positioning the country among the five with the lowest fertility rates in Southeast Asia. 12 Vietnam news | 02/25/2025 07:00 Ministry call out for technology breakthroughs following Government's action programme Resolution No 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation was issued on December 22 last year by Party General Secretary Tô Lâm. 13 Vietnam news | 02/25/2025 06:13 Bonuses, allowances should not be subjected to social insurance contributions: VSS The Việt Nam Social Security (VSS) believed that detailing the incomes excluded from the calculation of social insurance contributions would help better implement the new social insurance law. 14 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 23:12 Local students receive Japanese business-funded scholarships The Japanese JFE Steel Corporation has officially granted annual scholarships to ten local students from Đà Nẵng University, promising a deeper cooperation in terms of science and technology transfer, as well as practical education facilities. 15 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 20:36 PM to meet with female generals, heroines, scientists on Int’l Women’s Day Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính will chair a meeting on March 8 with female generals, heroines of the People's Armed Forces, labour heroines, and Kovalevskaia Award-winning female scientists, alongside Party and State leaders. 16 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 18:17 ASEAN Future Forum 2025: a rising platform for regional cooperation and innovation The ASEAN Future Forum 2025, set to take place on February 25 and 26 in Hà Nội, will progressively establish its brand value and solidify its position as a key platform for ASEAN dialogue. 17 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 16:46 Explosives found in teen’s bag at Đà Nẵng Airport Further checks using an explosive detection system confirmed the presence of nitrate-based explosives (NH4NO3), commonly used in industrial and improvised explosives. 18 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 13:27 Hà Nội to construct three bridges crossing Red River The Hà Nội People’s Committee has submitted a proposal to the municipal People’s Council for approval of investment plans and adjustments to several public investment projects, including the three bridges. 19 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 11:19 Many areas in Đà Nẵng and Phú Yên at risk of flash floods and landslides heavy rainfall Flash floods and landslides can have severe environmental impacts, threaten human lives, cause localised traffic congestion, destroy public infrastructure and disrupt production activities, according to the national weather forecast centre. 20 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 10:38 Healthcare worker dedicates himself to protecting his community His fluency in Vietnamese, M’nông and Lao made him an essential bridge between the local healthcare system and the people. 24 25 26 27 28