Society Year-end labour crunch hits Hà Nội factories According to recruitment companies, year-end months are the times the employees do not want to change jobs because they are expecting year-end bonuses. 29 minutes ago | Vietnam news Hà Nội’s craft villages reposition development strategies to adapt to changes 1 hours ago | Vietnam news Manager-scientist-enterprise cooperation ensures sustainable development of national key laboratories, research centres 1 hours ago | Vietnam news Vietnamese citizens are allowed to play in casinos at certain projects 2 hours ago | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 11/18/2025 09:20 Khánh Hòa on high alert as floods cause deaths and damage Khánh Hòa Province is facing severe flooding and landslides after days of heavy rain, prompting local authorities to implement maximum prevention measures, evacuate residents, and launch emergency rescue operations. 2 Vietnam news | 11/18/2025 08:32 Lâm Đồng declares emergency after severe landslide on Prenn Pass Lâm Đồng Province has declared a natural disaster emergency on Prenn Pass after heavy rains triggered severe landslides, blocking the road and putting nearby residents at risk. 3 Vietnam news | 11/18/2025 08:05 Cold snap hits north as central region faces torrential rains Cold air has swept across northern region, sending temperatures plunging and bringing widespread rain, while central region continues to suffer extremely heavy downpours. 4 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 18:13 Breakthrough research projects set tone for Việt Nam’s next decade of health innovation In clinical medicine, five core missions have been identified: cell therapy (stem cells, immune cells), cell-based products for chronic and intractable diseases and healthcare, personalised medicine, gene therapy, and the development of new diagnostic, preventive and treatment techniques in Việt Nam, integrating traditional and modern medicine. 5 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 17:22 Scam ring accused of fracturing their own bones for insurance payouts Police assessed this scheme as extremely cruel, showing blatant disregard for human life and health. 6 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 16:47 Severe landslides hit Khánh Hoà Province as search continues for missing victim A major landslide at Tường Vy Stream on Khánh Sơn Pass buried three people and injured seven on Monday, with rescue teams recovering two victims and searching for one still missing amid severe weather. 7 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 16:45 Coast Guard’s five-year programme boosts fishermen’s health, safety A five-year joint programme has brought wide-ranging healthcare services, social welfare support and community outreach to tens of thousands of people in the coastal and island communities across the southern and central regions. 8 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 16:36 Huế faces flooding again In the early hours of November 17, water levels on major rivers in Huế city continued to rise, submerging low-lying riverside communities. More than 500 residents have been relocated to safer areas, while a force of 8,000 officers and soldiers has been mobilised for any rescue operations. 9 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 16:15 Heavy rains cause flooding, landslides in Huế Prolonged heavy rains have caused flooding in several wards and communes in Huế, leading to landslides in mountainous areas on the morning of November 17. 10 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 14:49 Health ministry submits proposed plan for free annual health checks from 2026 The draft also proposes raising health insurance benefits to 100 per cent of covered costs for near-poor households and people aged 75 and older who receive social pensions. The expected impact on the health insurance fund ranges from VNĐ455 billion to VNĐ2.74 trillion (about $17.3–104 million). 11 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 14:24 HCM City subsidies 100 per cent of insurance coverage for students, senior citizens The HCM City People’s Council has approved a resolution to fully subsidise the health insurance premiums of students and individuals aged 65 to 75 who are not yet covered by other existing social welfare policies. 12 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 10:59 PM’s Algeria visit expected to elevate bilateral ties to new heights: Vietnamese Ambassador Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency's resident correspondents in Algeria ahead of the trip, Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Trần Quốc Khánh highlighted the depth of political trust, the solid historical foundation of the relationship, and the promising opportunities for future cooperation. 13 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 09:19 PM requests proactive response to floods in central region The area from Quảng Trị to Đà Nẵng and eastern areas of Quảng Ngãi, Gia Lai will have widespread rainfall of 200-400mm, with some places locally exceeding 700mm until Tuesday. 14 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 08:51 Huế City announces school closures due to rising floodwaters The Huế City People's Committee recommends that agencies, units and residents prepare to protect property and take flood response measures. 15 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 08:11 At least five deaths caused by landslides at passes connecting Khánh Hòa and Lâm Đồng From Sunday night to Monday early morning, consecutive landslides occurred at the Khánh Lê Pass connecting Khánh Hòa and Lâm Đồng provinces, and Khánh Sơn Pass in Cam An Commune. 16 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 07:15 Mountainous teachers keep flame of knowledge alive In 2025, teachers Đinh Lệ Thu and Nguyễn Thị Thu Hà will be among 80 educators honoured in the Sharing with Teachers programme organised by the Vietnam Youth Federation, the Ministry of Education and Training and Thiên Long Group. 17 Vietnam news | 11/16/2025 21:50 Việt Nam urged to accelerate smart surgery and fast-recovery technologies Resolution No.72 dated September 9, by the Poliburo has set out the orientation for building a scientific - traditional - modern medicine, emphasising the task of developing high-quality human resources and quality of medical examination and treatment services. 18 Vietnam news | 11/16/2025 19:08 Great national unity festival held abroad for first time The festival’s most moving highlight was the moment when over 1,000 Vietnamese participants formed a giant Vietnamese national flag, arranged in three main groups representing 15 community sectors. 19 Vietnam news | 11/16/2025 18:19 Việt Nam recalls sunscreen labeled SPF 45+ after tests show SPF only 2 The recall was issued by the Drug Administration of Vietnam (DAV) following quality testing by the Lâm Đồng Department of Drug and Cosmetic Testing at Ngọc Dung Pharmacy in Đà Lạt. 20 Vietnam news | 11/16/2025 18:13 Transitioning to green vehicles in Hà Nội cannot be delayed: Committee PM Phạm Minh Chính assigned the Hà Nội People's Committee to “implement measures so that by July 1 next year, no motorcycles or motorbikes using fossil fuels can circulate within the Ring Road 1. 6 7 8 9 10