Society PM praises growing maturity, resilience of Quảng Ninh public servants Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính emphasised that the ultimate goal of the centre is to serve the people, streamline cumbersome procedures, and reduce costs and travel time for citizens. 01/27/2026 20:20 | Vietnam news UK, Việt Nam bolster partnership in digital health transformation 01/27/2026 19:41 | Vietnam news Passengers at bus stations to increase 3-4 times during Tết holiday 01/27/2026 18:41 | Vietnam news State President requests well-organised activities for Lunar New Year 01/27/2026 17:33 | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 01/27/2026 17:16 Việt Nam projects huge demand for green finance The Ministry of Finance and six international partners on Tuesday launched the Shifting Investment Flows Towards Green Transformation project, aimed at creating favourable framework conditions for green investment, particularly in energy transition, while enhancing the capacity of key stakeholders. 2 Vietnam news | 01/27/2026 16:26 Việt Nam–Europe ties reach new height in 2025: Deputy Foreign Minister Việt Nam hosted 12 high-level European delegations last year, including visits by the King of Belgium, the Presidents of France, Hungary and Lithuania, the Prime Ministers of Russia, Spain and Kyrgyzstan, and parliamentary speakers from five partner nations. 3 Vietnam news | 01/27/2026 15:36 HCM City to subsidise health insurance premiums for 15,000 poor, near-poor households A total of 15,287 poor and near-poor households in HCM City will receive free health insurance cards this year, according to a plan issued by the city People’s Committee. 4 Vietnam news | 01/27/2026 15:29 VinFuture Prize opens call for excellent scientific breakthroughs for the 6th season The VinFuture Prize officially announced the launch of its 2026 season and opened the nomination period until 2PM on April 17, 2026 (Vietnam time, GMT+7). 5 Vietnam news | 01/27/2026 15:28 Thirteen flights affected as heavy fog hits Nội Bài Airport Thirteen departing and arriving flights were disrupted at Nội Bài International Airport early on Tuesday after dense fog and low cloud severely reduced visibility. 6 Vietnam news | 01/27/2026 15:27 New Zealand delivers over $187,000 in aid to storm-affected families in Lạng Sơn Rebecca Leslie Hemara, Deputy Head of Mission of the New Zealand Embassy in Việt Nam, affirmed that New Zealand remain committed to supporting and accompanying local communities affected by natural disasters. 7 Vietnam news | 01/27/2026 13:53 Hà Nội proposes relocating over 860,000 residents from overcrowded urban core The capital envisages the relocation of more than 860,000 people over the two decades from 2026 to 2045 to facilitate urban restructuring and the creation of a more sustainable capital in the long term. 8 Vietnam news | 01/27/2026 13:51 HCM City opens Võ Văn Tần Park to the public A newly opened public park at 8 Võ Văn Tần Street, Xuân Hòa Ward was repurposed from an unused land plot. 9 Vietnam news | 01/27/2026 12:01 Health ministry ready to respond to Nipah virus despite no reported cases yet By 2001, the first case of Nipah virus disease was recorded in humans in Bangladesh, followed by cases in India. 10 Vietnam news | 01/27/2026 10:53 Growing a better future In Sơn La Province, more than 100 farming households are transforming their livelihoods by shifting from traditional crops to medicinal herbs. Supported by the Australian Government–funded GREAT Programme and VietRap Investment JSC, farmers in Song Khủa and Tô Múa communes are cultivating high-quality, medicinal plants using environmentally friendly methods. 11 Vietnam news | 01/27/2026 10:40 Traditional weaving craft villages are busy as Tết approaching The hustle and bustle in Thu Xà sedge mat and Làng Teng brocade weaving villages in the days leading up to Tết is not just a story of the economy but also a testament to the enduring vitality of traditional values amid industrialisation. 12 Vietnam news | 01/27/2026 10:19 Đông Đô Hospital receives advanced technology in refractive error treatment SMILE Pro is currently considered one of the leading safe and effective refractive surgery solutions in the world. 13 Vietnam news | 01/27/2026 10:15 14th National Party Congress creates new momentum for Việt Nam – Cambodia ties: expert People-to-people exchanges and cooperation among border localities are increasingly becoming strong bonds connecting the two societies. 14 Vietnam news | 01/27/2026 10:12 Italian scholar underscores Việt Nam’s strategic resolve, development vision The Congress is not a political catchphrase, but a reflection of a new stage of qualitative development defined by strategic confidence, technological advancement and a transition towards a new growth model. 15 Vietnam news | 01/27/2026 08:39 Three decades of youth-led movement drives HCM City’s green change What began as small, spontaneous clean-up activities gradually evolved into a well-organised and enduring programme, sustained by generations of Youth Union members, students and volunteers. 16 Vietnam news | 01/27/2026 07:43 The 14th Party Congress outlines steps for the new era The designation of the 'era of the nation’s rise' reflects a very clear aspiration: Việt Nam is not only striving to move beyond the group of developing countries, but is also aiming for the position of a competitive nation with a stronger voice and growing prestige in the region and on the international stage. 17 Vietnam news | 01/26/2026 20:18 Social enterprise VIOBA launched for a proactively ageing Việt Nam VIOBA is a Vietnamese social enterprise established through the localisation efforts of HelpAge International. 18 Vietnam news | 01/26/2026 18:12 World-renowned astrophysicist Jean-Pierre Luminet inspires HCM City students with universe talk HCM City University of Technology (HCMUT), under Việt Nam National University-HCM, on Monday (January 26) hosted a special talk by Professor Jean-Pierre Luminet, a world-renowned astrophysicist and cosmologist and recipient of the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularisation of Science in 2021. 19 Vietnam news | 01/26/2026 18:08 Young math talents honoured at 2025 ELMO A total of 191 prizes were awarded to outstanding primary school students at the 2025 Eye Level Math Olympiad (ELMO) in HCM City on January 25. 20 Vietnam news | 01/26/2026 16:44 Japan provides $800,000 in grant aid for six projects in Việt Nam The six grant-funded projects, worth a combined $800,000, span multiple sectors. 1 2 3 4 5