Society Politburo's resolution outlines groundbreaking solutions to improve healthcare services for people The resolution envisions that by 2045, Việt Nam’s healthcare indicators will be comparable to developed countries’, with average life expectancy exceeding 80 years. A modern, equal, effective, and sustainable healthcare system will be developed, meeting diverse healthcare needs. 2 hours ago | Vietnam news Reform, political will - key for Việt Nam to overcome challenges: Singaporean researcher 4 hours ago | Vietnam news Việt Nam targets full online provision of public services by 2025 4 hours ago | Vietnam news Hà Nội promises further upgrades after first phase of Đông Kinh–Nghĩa Thục Square facelift 4 hours ago | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 19:13 OP-ED: When people placed at centre of development Việt Nam also plans to offer free education to all students – from nursery (from three months old) through to the end of public upper secondary school (over 22 million students) – starting from the 2025–2026 academic year. Non-public school students (over 1 million) will be subsidised from the State budget with an amount equivalent to public school tuition fees. 2 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 18:20 Liên Khương airport set to close for six months for upgrades Liên Khương International Airport, which serves the tourist city of Đà Lạt in the Central Highlands region, will close for six months for runway and taxiway upgrades, with an investment of over VNĐ1.05 trillion (US$40.2 million). 3 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 16:32 HCMC to extend East-West Boulevard to Long An HCM City is looking into extending its East-West Boulevard to Long An Province to boost regional connectivity. 4 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 15:58 Timely intervention saves life of HCM City patient with cardiac arrest Doctors at the City International Hospital (CIH) have successfully saved the life of a 43-year-old man in HCM City who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest due to acute myocardial infarction. 5 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 15:45 Quảng Trị Province to again send Vietnamese teachers to Laos after 2-year gap The central province of Quảng Trị is set to send four teachers this month to Laos to teach Vietnamese to ethnic Vietnamese and mixed-race students in Savannakhet Province. 6 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 15:06 Organisations to strengthen legal access for workers with disabilities Experts discussed ways to enhance legal access capacity for workers with disabilities, during a conference held by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) on Monday. 7 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 14:39 76 war dead reburied in Nghệ An after recovery from Laos The remains were recovered by the province’s Military Command search team during the 2024–2025 dry season in the Lao provinces of Xaysomboun, Vientiane and Xiangkhoang. 8 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 14:20 Lao man allegedly caught with massive drug haul at Vietnamese border During the raid, officers say they caught TonSakSith LatXaKham, a 22-year-old man from Vieng Vi Lay village in Thakhek District, Khammouane Province, Laos, in the act of storing drugs. 9 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 11:52 Hanoi’s OCOP programme elevates traditional craft villages to global stage Hanoi is at the forefront of Vietnam’s rural development movement, leading by example in the successful implementation of the “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme. 10 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 09:39 HCM City to review short-term apartment rental regulations HCM City will review its regulations for short-term apartment rentals following a recent ban on platforms like Airbnb that has sparked concerns among homeowners who rely on rental income. 11 Vietnam news | 05/20/2025 08:59 Ministry requires proper response to COVID-19 The Department of Medical Service Administration under the Ministry of Health (MoH) has asked hospitals to strengthen the work of examining, detecting and treating COVID-19 cases. 12 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 22:14 Former international beauty pageant winner arrested for alleged customer deception Former beauty queen Nguyễn Thúc Thùy Tiên has been arrested by the Ministry of Public Security's Police Investigation Agency on Monday for allegedly deceiving consumers through false claims about the product Kera vegetable candy. 13 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 21:46 Immigration officers suspended after tearing Taiwanese passenger's boarding pass According to official sources, the incident occurred during the processing of exit procedures for a family of four from Taiwan (China) returning from the southern island Phú Quốc to Kaohsiung on May 13. 14 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 20:38 Man arrested for assaulting tourist in brawl on backpacker street in HCM City The Investigation Police Agency of the HCM City Police Department on Friday arrested Trần Gia Huy (born 2006, residing in the south-central province of Ninh Thuận) for investigation on charges of causing public disorder. 15 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 20:36 VN enhances international co-operation in low-emission rice production According to a World Bank report, rice cultivation accounts for 48 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions and more than 75 per cent of methane (CH₄) emissions in the agricultural sector. 16 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 16:01 President Hồ Chí Minh's former barber recalls unforgettable memories with the late leader For veteran Hoàng Phát Hiền, his time working for President Hồ not only holds treasured memories, but also motivation that strengthens his faith in the path that the leader chose for the nation. 17 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 15:53 Workshop discusses the role of adult vaccinations in preventing common chronic diseases Health experts discussed ways to enhance the role of vaccinations in managing common chronic diseases in an ageing population. 18 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 15:42 Network of overseas Vietnamese nuclear energy experts makes debut The event marked an important step in mobilising the intelligence and experience of the OV expert community to serve the homeland's nuclear power development programme. 19 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 14:56 Shared respect for President Hồ Chí Minh is foundation for ties progress: Japanese mayor Mimasaka City is home to the first statue of President Hồ Chí Minh in Japan, which sees numerous tourists from Japan and abroad visiting to pay their respects every year, according to the city's mayor Hagiwara Seiji. 20 Vietnam news | 05/19/2025 13:09 Thousands queue at Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum on his 135th birth anniversary People from all walks of life, including students, war veterans, and tourists, gathered in a solemn and respectful atmosphere to honour the life and legacy of President Hồ Chí Minh — the founding father of modern Việt Nam. 52 53 54 55 56