Government launches regular health checks alongside food safety crackdown
By Bich Thuy
April 22, 2026 | 10:18
The government is gradually implementing regular health check-ups while strengthening food safety inspections, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has said.
Vietnam recognised among top performers in World Bank human capital index
By Thanh Van
April 20, 2026 | 20:32
Vietnam has been recognised by the World Bank as one of the top performers on the the Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+) 2026, reflecting consistent progress in the country’s investment in human capital.
VCCI refutes US concerns over overcapacity and forced labour in Vietnam
By Nguyen Huong
April 17, 2026 | 17:22
Systemic overcapacity and forced labour do not exist in Vietnam's export sectors, the VCCI has stated.
Vietnamese among Asia’s most optimistic spenders
By Thai An
April 14, 2026 | 16:49
Vietnamese consumers are Asia's most optimistic, with 70 per cent holding a positive outlook, a new study finds.
MoH urges hospitals to accelerate electronic medical records
By Bich Thuy
April 13, 2026 | 14:19
Medical facilities nationwide have been directed to replace paper records with electronic versions by the end of the year.
Hanoi considers easing pickup truck restrictions to support businesses
By Nguyen Thu
April 02, 2026 | 15:52
Hanoi is weighing plans to allow pickup trucks to operate under passenger car rules rather than freight vehicle restrictions, in a move aimed at easing pressure on businesses and improving transport efficiency.
Female leadership to steer Vietnam's future
By Ramla Khalidi and Jim Nickel
April 02, 2026 | 14:56
In Vietnam, a new cohort of leaders is stepping into office with the responsibility to turn the aspirations of the country into concrete results.
Hanoi targets rabies elimination as pet meat trade revenues plummet
By Phương Linh
March 25, 2026 | 10:31
Hanoi is intensifying its crackdown on the dog and cat meat trade, aiming to wipe out human rabies deaths by 2030 as local businesses face collapsing revenues and stricter regulations.
Hanoi pilots programme to phase out dog and cat meat trade
By Thanh Van
March 23, 2026 | 09:29
A new initiative is helping dog and cat meat traders in Hanoi transition to sustainable livelihoods with free support.
Vietnam performs first domino multi-organ transplant
By Bich Thuy
March 20, 2026 | 09:00
Vietnam has successfully performed its first domino multi-organ transplant, a major breakthrough placing the country among regional leaders in the field.
Hanoi to relocate infectious disease treatment facilities
By Bich Thuy
March 19, 2026 | 09:59
Hanoi will develop a modern healthcare system, gradually relocating infectious disease treatment facilities with high rates of transmission out of the inner city in the upcoming years.
Hanoi to pilot AI at three hospitals for early cancer and stroke detection
By Bich Thuy
March 19, 2026 | 09:55
Hanoi plans to pilot the application of AI at three hospitals, including Duc Giang, Saint Paul, and Hanoi Oncology Hospital, to enable early detection of dangerous diseases.
Ho Chi Minh City to stabilise essential medicine prices
By Bich Thuy
March 18, 2026 | 17:20
Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee will implement a programme to stabilise prices of essential medicines for 2026-2027.
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