Society Việt Nam joins Asia-Pacific university connectivity initiative The initiative aims to establish joint research institutes, launch double-degree programmes, and build specialised skills for working in both the Russian and Asian markets. 35 minutes ago | Vietnam news Đồng Nai Province builds new-style rural areas based on eco-tourism, agriculture 45 minutes ago | Vietnam news New lease on life as colon takes over stomach role 2 hours ago | Vietnam news Floodwaters maroon Quảng Trị mountain schools before new academic year 2 hours ago | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 08/26/2025 17:18 Quang Vinh Ceramics: 5-Star OCOP product with aspirations to reach the global stage From a small cooperative in Bát Tràng, Quang Vinh Ceramics has become a leading name in Việt Nam’s ceramic industry. With five-star OCOP certifications and a global presence, it blends tradition with innovation. 2 Vietnam news | 08/26/2025 16:00 Priority must be given to repair schools, health stations: Deputy PM Torrential rains and strong winds caused at least three deaths and injured 13 other people in Phú Thọ, Thái Nguyên, Ninh Bình, Thanh Hóa, Nghệ An, Hà Tĩnh and Quảng Trị provinces, as of 7am Tuesday. 3 Vietnam news | 08/26/2025 14:32 Too many Malaysian kids struggling with eye problems Up to one in three Malaysian schoolchildren under 15 now suffer from myopia, or short-sightedness, with prevalence rising rapidly from 7% in Year One to 30% by the time they enter secondary school, driven largely by excessive screen use and limited time outdoors, experts say. 4 Vietnam news | 08/26/2025 14:07 Landmark goal achieved to ensure safe housing for all It is the first time in Việt Nam’s history that no citizen will be forced to live in unsafe, temporary shelters. 5 Vietnam news | 08/26/2025 12:46 Police rescue three foreigners being illegally detained in HCM City The police conducted an administrative inspection of the apartment and caught two suspects red-handed while holding the three South Korean victims inside. 6 Vietnam news | 08/26/2025 11:12 Central provinces devastated by Storm Kajiki Nghệ An Province suffered widespread damage as thousands of trees were uprooted, power poles and structures collapsed, and traffic was disrupted. 7 Vietnam news | 08/26/2025 07:20 Plan issued to implement national strategy for the elderly It aims to tap into the skills, knowledge and experience of older people in areas such as culture, family, sports and tourism, while ensuring their needs and aspirations are respected. 8 Vietnam news | 08/25/2025 21:23 Typhoon Kajiki grounds 65 flights on Monday Thọ Xuân, Vinh, Đồng Hới, and Phú Bài are located in the areas directly hit by Kajiki, the fifth storm to appear in the East Sea this year. 9 Vietnam news | 08/25/2025 20:21 Swiss politician hails Việt Nam’s independent, non-aligned foreign policy Việt Nam has demonstrated its capability and always played an active, constructive role in diplomacy, international affairs and within UN bodies, said Massimiliano Ay, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Switzerland (CPS). 10 Vietnam news | 08/25/2025 19:35 Gia Lai approves master plan for 6,300-hectare eco-tourism hub Authorities in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai have approved a master plan for the Biển Hồ-Chư Đăng Ya tourism complex, a 6,300-hectare site set to become a national eco-cultural destination by 2050. 11 Vietnam news | 08/25/2025 17:22 1st edition of LOTTE Global Job Fair in Việt Nam 2025 offers nearly 300 career opportunities Having entered Việt Nam in 1996, LOTTE has in recent years identified the country as its third most important market, after South Korea and Japan. 12 Vietnam news | 08/25/2025 16:49 Nutrition for growth A nutrition club in Thanh Hóa Province is helping local parents raise healthy children. They meet once a month to learn about nutrition, reproductive healthcare and the best childcare practices. It's part of a development programme that has been run since 2007 by World Vision International in Việt Nam. 13 Vietnam news | 08/25/2025 16:38 Getting ready for National Day Tanks rumbled through Hà Nội’s streets as thousands of troops took part in the joint rehearsals of the march-past and parade in preparation for the ceremony to mark the country’s 80th National Day on September 2. 14 Vietnam news | 08/25/2025 15:51 Việt Nam on high alert as Typhoon Kajiki nears central coast Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has ordered urgent nationwide measures as Typhoon Kajiki approaches Việt Nam’s north-central coast, with forecasters warning of destructive winds, storm surges and heavy rains. 15 Vietnam news | 08/25/2025 15:09 Experts emphasise the role of maternal immunity Health experts emphasised the crucial role of maternal antibody transfer and its significance in helping protect infants during the first months of life. 16 Vietnam news | 08/25/2025 14:49 Việt Nam at 80 – Rising as one of Southeast Asia’s economic powerhouse Over the past 80 years, Việt Nam has undertaken extensive economic reforms, including domestic market improvements, enhanced savings rates, consumption promotion, and export market expansion. 17 Vietnam news | 08/25/2025 11:17 Tens of thousands evacuated as strong typhoon Kajiki nears central coast The storm is forecast to strike between midday and late afternoon on Monday, with winds of level 12-14 and gusting to level 16, in southern Thanh Hóa, Nghệ An and northern Hà Tĩnh provinces. Surrounding provinces may experience winds of level 8-11, with dangerous gusts extending far inland. 18 Vietnam news | 08/25/2025 09:31 Hà Nội offers free fares on 130 bus routes, metro lines from August 30 – September 2 According to the Hà Nội transport management and operation centre, the policy will be applied from August 30 to the end of September 2 on 128 subsidised bus routes across the city and two metro lines – Line 2A Cát Linh – Hà Đông and Line 3.1 Nhon – Cầu Giấy. 19 Vietnam news | 08/25/2025 09:21 80 years of care: Việt Nam’s health sector from battlefield to universal coverage From modest beginnings, Vietnamese medicine has advanced to world-class standards, with surgeons now performing liver, kidney, heart and lung transplants, robotic-assisted spinal and orthopaedic surgeries, artificial heart implantations and stem cell therapies. 20 Vietnam news | 08/25/2025 09:13 Ministry drafts roadmap to phase out polluting vehicles Cars in Hà Nội and HCM City manufactured from 2017 will need to meet Level 4 emission standards by January 2027, under a draft roadmap proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. 4 5 6 7 8