Đỗ Thành Lâm, SAFEGRO project director, said enhancing the quality of training and workforce development in food safety plays a particularly important role in the construction and implementation of food safety regulations and policies based on scientific evidence and risk assessment.

To better support enterprises, the Prime Minister required the active, effective and concerted implementation of tasks and measures set out at the Government’s resolutions and the PM’s directions on sustainable development, the circular economy, sustainable production and consumption, energy conservation and efficiency, environmental protection, climate change adaptation, and green growth.

Officials, civil servants and public staff in HCM City impacted by a central government decree may be eligible for nearly VNĐ2.7 billion (US$106,000) in financial assistance due to job departures or early retirements.

The HCM City People’s Council convened its 21st session on Thursday, focusing on initiatives aimed at streamlining its organisational structure and addressing pressing socio-economic issues.

Prof. Nguyễn Đức Khương, AVSE Chairman, described the forum as an important event, helping connect Vietnamese intellectual networks globally to find ways to make breakthroughs in emerging technology sectors.

Currently, the social welfare system continues to expand its coverage and improve the quality of policies for the disabled. Over 1.6 million people with severe disabilities in the country receive monthly social allowances, and 96 per cent of the disabled have health insurance cards.

Authorities seized a vessel for illegally exploiting sand in the coastal area of the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tiền Giang.

The province reported that a total of 128 fishing vessels found to be involved in IUU violations had been fined VNĐ2.4 billion (US$96,000) in cash in 2024.

During his packed schedule in Hà Nội, the minister held productive meetings with Việt Nam's top leaders, including Party General Secretary Tô Lâm, State President Lương Cường, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn.

The rescued individuals are now at an immigration facility in Villahermosa, Tabasco, approximately 800 km from Mexico City.

A report on the findings and solutions must be submitted to the Prime Minister by March 15.

The length of the road section within Hà Nội's territory is about 29km, while the total length of the entire route is approximately 50km.

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla stressed that joint projects between the two countries are progressing and would soon produce tangible results for their people.

Authorities in Hà Nội have recommended the prosecution of 14 individuals involved in an extensive drug trafficking ring that carried over 700kg of cannabis from Đồng Nai to the capital.

HCM City expects to auction VNĐ164 trillion (US$6.4 billion) of land near canals after relocating residents currently occupying the areas by 2030. 

HCM City will offer comprehensive support for abused children and those with rape-caused pregnancies at three hospitals with the entire gamut of treatment, counselling and protection services.

A Vietnamese restaurant in the central coastal city of Nha Trang has been fined VNĐ96.5 million (US$3,780) for overcharging Chinese tourists during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday. 

Việt Nam News Agency's Southern branch signed a partnership agreement with Hùng Vương University (HVU) of HCM City for educational collaboration and media promotion.

As 2025 marks a year of significant political and economic events in the province, ensuring food safety remains a top priority for Ninh Thuận. 

Associate Professor Dr Tăng Chí Thượng, Director of the city’s Department of Health, said the healthcare strategy focuses on three key clusters offering medical specialisms.