Quảng Trị province suffered multiple consecutive disasters this year, resulting in heavy losses, including 21 deaths, 10 missing and 24 injured, with economic damage estimated at over VNĐ2.5 trillion.

Heart failure treatment in Việt Nam is entering a pivotal new phase marked by personalised medicine and digital transformation, according to Prof. Dr. Đỗ Doãn Lợi, Chairman of the Vietnam Heart Failure Society (VHFS).

The Việt Nam Coast Guard and Border Guard forces have seized nearly 1,000 cubic metres of illegally transported sand and arrested a suspect found in possession of 1.13 grammes of synthetic drugs during coordinated operations in HCM City.

The remains were recovered by one of two Vietnamese unilateral recovery teams that continued operations during a recent lapse in US government funding, when joint teams were unable to deploy.

Hà Nội has approved in principle two major projects, including an Olympic sports urban area and a Red River Landscape Boulevard, aimed at driving long-term growth and reshaping the capital.

Japan and Brazil have announced support for Việt Nam as the country works to recover from severe damage caused by recent storms and flooding in central localities.

The parties committed to stepping up the exchange of data and information on high-risk product categories; expanding practical training programmes for market surveillance officers; and coordinating to help businesses from both countries improve their understanding and compliance with IP protection regulations.

An innovative effort for people and nature, COAST is a game-changer for vulnerable coastal communities facing the urgent threats of climate change.

A Hà Nội workshop brought government, industry and civil society together to push social open innovation, aiming to drive human-centred technology, inclusive growth and measurable social impact nationwide.

Today, agriculture in Hà Nội is not just about producing food. It also provides green spaces, tourist attractions, experiential learning and a living showcase of the city’s cultural heritage.

Vietnamese airlines currently operate nearly 50 domestic routes connecting Hà Nội, HCM City and 20 airports nationwide.

Students in Hà Nội have participated in a pilot project on rabies prevention and sustainable economic development by gradually transforming the dog and cat meat trade activities in selected wards of Hà Nội.

The initiative aims to shorten processing times for administrative procedures, support economic growth and enhance the province’s appeal to investors.

Recognising that no resource is more valuable than people, Phú Thọ has implemented a wide range of solutions to develop human capacity. This remains a top priority and long-term strategy for the province.

Việt Nam will sharply increase fines for foreigners who overstay their permitted period of residence, with penalties rising to VNĐ40 million (US$1,520) under regulations taking effect from December 15.

Full vaccination, cervical cancer screening and timely treatment for all women with lesions are the three pillars protecting women against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), experts said.

Bắc Ninh is also among the first 16 localities nationwide to complete the connection between its Intelligent Operations Centre (IOC) and the national population database.

The Việt Nam Coast Guard has seized about 100,000 litres of diesel of unknown origin from a fishing boat operating off the southern coast as part of intensified year-end operations against smuggling and trade fraud.

Experts at the event stressed that child-focused investment is essential for long-term national resilience.

Deputy Minister of Health Trần Văn Thuấn stressed the need to accelerate digital transformation, apply artificial intelligence and big data in managing electronic health records and remote medical examination and treatment.