Foreign patients travel to Vietnam for robotic cancer surgery at one-tenth of US costs
Just 12 hours after undergoing a robot assisted hysterectomy using the da Vinci Xi surgical system at Tam Anh General Hospital, Martha, a 54 year old American, was able to sit up, walk and eat normally. Years earlier, she had undergone open surgery and remained haunted by the prolonged pain and weeks-long recovery.
Sci-tech diplomacy: A new mission for diplomatic sector
Over the past years, global integration has opened Vietnam’s doors to new markets, capital, technology, and resources essential for its growth. Step by step, that same integration has become the engine quietly stockpiling the country’s strength through decades of reform.
Vietnam wins seven medals at 3rd International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence
Seven of Vietnam’s eight contestants won medals at the third International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held in Kazakhstan's Astana from August 2 to 8, according to the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET).Seven of Vietnam’s eight contestants won medals at the third International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held in Kazakhstan's Astana from August 2 to 8, according to the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET).
Government adopts action programme on environmental protection, climate resilience
The Government has issued Resolution No. 208/NQ-CP, adopting an action programme to implement the 14th Party Central Committee's Conclusion No. 75-KL/TW on environmental protection and proactive climate change response in the new era.
Vietnamese doctors brave rough seas at night to rescue Russian crew member suspected of stroke
A Russian crew member who suddenly suffered paralysis on one side of his body while a container ship was sailing on an international maritime route was successfully brought ashore for emergency treatment through the coordination of doctors from FV Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.
Can Tho boosts Vietnamese language support for ethnic minority children
More than 8,000 ethnic minority children in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho will receive free Vietnamese language instruction before entering first grade in the 2026–2027 school year, as part of efforts to remove language barriers and improve access to education.
Efforts made to create breakthroughs in primary health care, workforce development
As localities nationwide implement Politburo Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW on improving public health care, many are strengthening primary health care, accelerating digital transformation and investing in high-quality medical personnel. Together, these efforts are laying the foundation for a more modern, equitable and people-centred healthcare system.
Powering growth: Ensuring reliable energy supply to keep investment flowing
As temperatures soar across Vietnam's central region, power workers continue to patrol transmission lines and respond to outages under sweltering conditions. Behind their round-the-clock efforts lies a broader mission: safeguarding energy security and providing the infrastructure needed to support the country's double-digit growth under the Politburo's Resolution No. 70-NQ/TW.
ASEAN educators gather in Ho Chi Minh City to map out future of AI-driven higher education
More than 260 university leaders, education experts, researchers, and industry executives from 108 organisations across 14 countries have gathered in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss strategies for integrating human-centred artificial intelligence (AI) and future skills into regional higher education.
Over 1,560 fallen soldiers' remains recovered in 500-day campaign
Vietnam's nationwide 500-day campaign to accelerate the search for, repatriation and identification of fallen soldiers' remains has recovered 1,563 sets of remains and uncovered nine mass graves, according to the Office of the National Steering Committee for the work.
Foreigners experience Vietnam’s digital government through level-2 e-ID services
As Vietnam accelerates digital transformation under Resolution No. 57 on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation, foreigners living in the country are increasingly benefiting from more convenient, transparent and user-friendly public services, reflecting the Government’s commitment to placing citizens and businesses at the centre of governance.