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 | 02/12/2025 16:38 Coast Guard supports education of disadvantaged students in Bến Tre Two underprivileged students, Diếp Thị Thúy Duy, 13, and Mai Bá Dương, 10, in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bến Tre, on Tuesday (February 11) received sponsorships from the Việt Nam Coast Guard Region 3 Command. 2 Vietnam news | 02/12/2025 16:05 Former monk prosecuted for child sexual abuse Đoàn Quốc Thái, 47, is charged with rape of a child and engaging in other sexual acts with people aged 13 to under 16. 3 Vietnam news | 02/12/2025 15:59 Red Spring blood donation festival begins in Hà Nội This year’s festival is running until February 16 at the NIHBT headquarters and fixed blood donation points in Hà Nội. 4 Vietnam news | 02/12/2025 11:08 Looking for ways to upgrade the power of a Vietnamese passport The recent announcement from the Henley & Partners Passport Index shows that Việt Nam has dropped in the rankings in terms of a strong passport, for the second time in a row since January last year and is now ranked 91st globally. 5 Vietnam news | 02/12/2025 11:08 New recruits to be sent off for military service this week The review of citizens temporarily suspending or exempted from military service, and the selection of citizens eligible for military service have been conducted in a serious manner, said authorities. 6 Vietnam news | 02/11/2025 20:53 Bắc Giang leads the nation in digital government development The province plans to upgrade its digital transformation data centre, improve its WAN (wide area network) infrastructure and enhance specialised data transmission networks in collaboration with telecommunications service providers. 7 Vietnam news | 02/11/2025 12:20 Specific mechanisms proposed for urban railways in Hà Nội, HCM City The development of urban railways to meet the demands of passenger transport is a fundamental solution to solve congestion, environmental pollution and urban traffic accidents. 8 Vietnam news | 02/11/2025 11:26 Hà Nội to trial ban on large vehicles in Old Quarter and Hoàn Kiếm area Deputy Chairman of the Hà Nội People’s Committee Dương Đức Tuấn has approved a plan which restricts large vehicles from entering these areas between 6:30am–8:30am and 4:30pm–6:30pm, except for buses and school transport vehicles. 9 Vietnam news | 02/11/2025 10:36 Northern court sentences defendants for aiding illegal foreign residents Since 2020, Bắc Giang courts have handled 11 cases involving 19 defendants for organising for others to illegally stay in Việt Nam. 10 Vietnam news | 02/11/2025 09:20 Vietnamese Embassy assists survivors of Nicaragua boat tragedy They are receiving food and medical care from Nicaraguan authorities, who have also urged Việt Nam to inform their families and arrange their repatriation. 11 Vietnam news | 02/11/2025 08:54 Localities ordered to ensure sufficient supply of influenza medication The statement comes as many people have reportedly been rushing to purchase Tamiflu over the past few days, fearing price hikes or further shortages if a flu outbreak occurs. 12 Vietnam news | 02/11/2025 08:30 Government asks NA to approve Lào Cai – Hà Nội – Hải Phòng Railway The railway will span 390.9km with three branch lines totalling about 27.9km, feature a 1,435mm standard gauge, serve both passenger and freight transport and require a total investment of US$8.369 billion. 13 Vietnam news | 02/11/2025 08:14 Fire numbers rise in January, but fatalities and injuries decline Compared to the same period in the same month in 2024, there were 107 more fires, but they caused a smaller number of injuries. 14 Vietnam news | 02/10/2025 13:54 300-year-old pagoda wrecked in early morning fire The Vẽ Pagoda is renowned for its cultural and artistic heritage, housing finely crafted 17th-century Buddhist statues that have preserved their gilded splendour for nearly three centuries. 15 Vietnam news | 02/10/2025 13:48 Quảng Trị to appeal to US Embassy over halted UXO clearance funding Nearly 1,000 employees in several NGOs have been temporarily suspended from their duties since the US Government ordered a global 90-day pause for all US-funded NGOs starting January 25. 16 Vietnam news | 02/10/2025 12:02 Tiếu Mai Village rowing festival recognised National Intangible Cultural Heritage The district also received a decision to consecrate Tiếu Mai Village rowing festival in Mai Đình Commune as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. 17 Vietnam news | 02/10/2025 11:27 Vietnamese community in Australia celebrates Tết, strengthening ties The gathering provided an opportunity for Vietnamese expatriates to connect and foster community bonds, and deepen their connections to their homeland. 18 Vietnam news | 02/10/2025 08:58 State council established to evaluate adjustments to Long Thành Airport project Long Thành International Airport is a key national project with strategic significance for Việt Nam’s economic development. 19 Vietnam news | 02/10/2025 08:46 HCM City faces shortage of bus drivers due to revised licensing regulations The shortage has already impacted the local bus network, leading to reduced service frequency and longer wait times for passengers. 20 Vietnam news | 02/10/2025 08:45 HCM City requires wearing masks in medical facilities to prevent flu The municipal health sector is closely monitoring the epidemic situation at medical facilities and proactively implementing measures to prevent and combat flu. 29 30 31 32 33