Two cross-border drug rings busted, more than 23kg of drugs seized
Police in Vietnam’s central province of Thanh Hoa, in coordination with police in Laos’ Houaphanh province, have dismantled two cross-border drug trafficking cases, arresting four suspects and seizing more than 23kg of narcotics and precursor substances.
Education ministry targets five digital technology incubators at universities
The Ministry of Education and Training has issued a plan to implement a programme on supporting student entrepreneurship in the 2026-2035 period, aiming to develop a comprehensive startup ecosystem across the education sector.
Honorary citizens leave imprint on Hue's heritage preservation, health advancement
As it strives to preserve cultural heritage while advancing specialised health care, tourism and services – key pillars of development, the central city of Hue has benefited significantly from the dedication and expertise of international specialists.
Vietnam advances space technology with breakthrough in composite materials
Vietnam has taken a significant step toward mastering space technology with the successful development of advanced composite materials for satellite applications, contributing to its long-term goal of building autonomous and reliable remote sensing capabilities.
Vietnam moves toward universal free annual health checkups from 2026
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has issued a new directive aimed at transforming Vietnam’s healthcare system from a treatment-centred model to one focused on prevention, early detection and lifelong health management, with all citizens set to receive at least one free annual health checkup or screening starting 2026.
Resolution 57 delivers tangible gains in digital life of citizens
With strong political resolve, coordinated action across the political system and broad public support, the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation has been implemented in a comprehensive and synchronised manner across sectors and localities, yielding concrete results in everyday life.
New opportunities open for Hanoi to make stronger breakthrough: Top leader
Hanoi is facing major challenges but also unprecedented opportunities to make a stronger breakthrough and develop in a manner befitting its role as a capital city, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said at a meeting with voters from ten wards in central Hanoi on May 4.
Free meal initiative brings nutrition to disadvantaged patients
With a desire to ease hardships for disadvantaged patients, many organisations and individuals in Ninh Binh province have joined hands to prepare free meals for patients and their relatives undergoing long-term treatment at Nam Dinh General Hospital in Thien Truong ward.
Action plan launched to strengthen anti-money laundering framework
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has signed Decision No. 707/QD-TTg promulgating a national action plan on anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and counter-proliferation financing (CPF) for the 2026–2030 period, as well as in preparation for the third mutual evaluation of Vietnam by the Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG).
Mega projects to transform Ho Chi Minh City urban landscape
Far from being merely symbolic landmarks, a string of gigantic infrastructure projects worth hundreds of trillions of Vietnamese dong, set to break ground during the upcoming Reunification Day celebrations, are poised to deliver a historic boost to Ho Chi Minh City, completely transforming its skyline and the entire southern key economic region.
