Gas-powered motorbikes and mopeds will be banned from Hà Nội’s Ring Road 1 starting mid-2026 under a new government directive to fight pollution.

Medical experts from Việt Nam and Taiwan (China) exchanged notes and shared insights on the latest advances in cancer prevention and treatment at the International Conference on Cancer Care held in HCM City on July 12.

HCM City is expediting the development of key transport infrastructure projects as part of its long-term strategy to transform into a coastal megacity, with a focus on the nearly 3,000-hectare Cần Giờ Coastal Tourism Urban Area.

Beyond ticking boxes, Hà Nội’s rural development strategy focuses on quality of life, environmental sustainability and community empowerment.

As Việt Nam’s fertility rate hits a historic low, the Government is drafting legislation to promote childbirth, protect reproductive rights and invest in elder care services.

Immediately after the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1973, Việt Nam established an agency dedicated to searching for those missing in the war. The country has been proactive in supporting the search for US soldiers missing in action during the war in Việt Nam.

The Hà Nội Oncology Hospital on July 11 announced that its team of doctors has saved the life of a 72-year-old woman with heart failure and a rare tumour.

Raising total factor productivity (TFP) is essential for Việt Nam to sustain high economic growth and achieve high-income status by 2045, experts said at a seminar held in Hà Nội on July 10.

The Investigation Police Agency found that a number of leaders and officials of State management agencies in Thanh Hoá Province also committed violations by abusing their positions and authority for personal gain.

The victim, identified as M.M.D., a 27-year-old American national temporarily residing in An Hải Ward, was found dead at the scene after his motorcycle reportedly veered off Hoàng Sa Road and fell into a roadside drainage ditch, near the peak of Bãi Bắc Pass.

The Mekong Delta province of Đồng Tháp is taking decisive steps to intensify the monitoring of fishing vessel activities as it seeks to contribute to national efforts for removing the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning on illegal, unrepoarted and unregulated fishing.

Residents in HCM City involved in civil enforcement cases will now receive official notifications through the government’s VNeID app, replacing traditional in-person meetings and postal delivery as part of a nationwide digital transformation effort.

HCM City is implementing a range of measures to support job transitions for public employees and non-specialised workers who no longer continue in their roles after the reorganisation of administrative units and apparatus.

HCM City’s Department of Health is developing a comprehensive plan to upgrade local commune- and ward-level health stations into ‘mini hospitals’ to better serve residents' healthcare needs.

The laboratory’s advanced DNA analysis capabilities will enable Vietnamese scientists to tackle the complex challenges of identifying degraded remains, including those recovered from high acidity soil, offering closure to families who have waited decades for answers

Experts gathered in Hà Nội on July 10 to share their insights on building a comprehensive strategy to promote Việt Nam’s global image as part of a national branding initiative in the new era. Let’s hear what they had to say!

With over six million people living abroad, the Vietnamese diaspora represents a powerful and indispensable platform for promoting Việt Nam’s image globally. Engaging with this community is not just about communication.

With support from the Việt Nam Aviation Academy, CAAV has proposed developing a plan to handle the abandoned aircraft. The Academy also wants to use this aircraft as a teaching aid for practice in specialised aviation training facilities.

In response to a severe blood shortage at the Hematology and Blood Transfusion Hospital of Cần Thơ City, the city’s Department of Health has made an urgent appeal for voluntary blood donations.

In the context of rapid changes in the world and regional situation, the Việt Nam–US relationship has maintained stability and positive development momentum, showing that this is a relationship with strategic depth, mutual complementarity, adaptability and practical benefits for both sides.