Eight people have been killed, fourteen injured, due to the latest storm and the ensuing floods which swept through central region, according to the Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable, as e-cigarette use can harm foetal development and increase the risk of conditions such as sudden infant death syndrome and hearing defects.

The Department of Medical Services Administration (DMSA) has asked local departments of health to rectify activities in specialised surgery, plastic surgery facilities and beauty salons.

The Ministry of Health has not received any scientific evidence from businesses showing that iodine-enriched salt affects the colour, flavour, or has adverse health effects on consumers.

Cooperation between the Australian and Vietnamese governments have delivered benefits for both countries, with Vietnam becoming Australia’s fastest-growing inbound market and more Australians travelling to Vietnam than prior to the pandemic.

Đồng Tháp Province is trying to encourage and create favourable conditions for labourer who work abroad to confidently return to the province to start their own business.

Decree 141/2024/NĐ-CP specifies details on harm reduction interventions in HIV prevention, excluding measures already prescribed in Decree No. 63/2021/NĐ-CP on the implementation of the amended Law on Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS.

Efforts to promote awareness of Việt Nam’s marine and island territories have yielded substantial results, playing a crucial role in enhancing public understanding and affection.

Dr Trần Phi Vũ, a lecturer at the University of New South Wales, informed Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Phạm Hùng Tâm about outstanding activities of NIC AU, a member of the Vietnam National Innovation Centre (NIC), since its inception in December 2019,

The HCM City Police have launched Việt Nam’s first specialised rescue team, featuring both terrestrial and aquatic units, to tackle emergency situations.

According to airline representatives, adverse weather during storms is an unavoidable situation that incurs significant costs for airlines, including fuel expenses. However, passenger safety remains the top priority.

Earlier, the Division of Education and Training of Sông Lô District requested the temporary suspension of teaching and learning on the morning of October 31 at schools in six communes and one town to ensure safety for local teachers and students.

The Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) and Novartis Vietnam announced their partnership in the programme 'Raising awareness and enhancing support for women in the prevention and control of breast cancer in Việt Nam' on October 30.

Local and international health experts have discussed measures to improve the quality of cancer prevention and control in Việt Nam at an international conference on oncology in Hà Nội on October 31.

HCM City is focusing on attracting investment into healthcare, and has unveiled a number of policies to facilitate that.

VSS recommended a six-month break from pension and death benefit contributions for 3,300 businesses, which would save them approximately VNĐ740 billion (US$29 million).

Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) has a negative impact not only on women's physical and mental health, but also on their marital relationship quality and quality of life, attendees heard at a two-day international course held in HCM City.

Over one month after the devastating flood triggered by Typhoon Yagi, survivors in Làng Nủ Village in Bảo Yên District of the northern Lào Cai Province are still struggling to move on from the loss of their loved ones. The flood levelled almost the entire village and claimed the lives of nearly 70 people. Local authorities and people from all over the country and overseas have tried to help the victims rebuild their lives. Việt Nam News reporters visited the site to report on the situation.

The plan was issued by Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà in the Decision No 1281/QĐ-TTG on Tuesday.

After initial investigation, the police identified this as a serious case.