Vietnam considers $5 billion public health program through 2035

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has presented to the National Assembly a proposal for investment approval of a national target program on healthcare, population, and development for the 2026–2035 period.

Parents confused over choosing child car seats

Child safety seats have become a “hot topic” on social media in recent days, and many people still do not know which type to choose to comply with new regulations.

Dak Lak tourism village opens homes for free to support flood victims

Local homestay owners suspend business to shelter evacuees and aid workers in a remarkable show of solidarity.

Typhoon Koto may change course, sparing central Vietnam from landfall

Typhoon No. 15, named Koto, is expected to strengthen and move quickly over the next 24 hours before slowing down and potentially weakening as it reaches near longitude 111–113°E.

Electric vehicles, AI, and robots wow visitors at green tech expo in HCM City

The GRECO 2025 exhibition lights up Nguyen Hue walking street with cutting-edge green and smart technologies.

Two suspects arrested for plotting robberies at convenience stores in HCMC

Police in Ho Chi Minh City apprehended two young men who were planning a series of armed robberies after a bold heist at a Family Mart outlet.

Vietnam approves extradition law with emergency detention clause

This morning, the National Assembly voted to pass the Law on Extradition, with 426 out of 430 delegates in attendance expressing approval.

Seven northern provinces ordered to act swiftly against toxic air surge

From late November to early December, Hanoi and neighboring provinces are forecasted to endure a severe air pollution episode, triggered by atmospheric inversion, low wind conditions, and persistent fog.

Storm Koto enters East Sea as storm No. 15 with unpredictable path

Tropical storm Koto has entered the eastern region of the central East Sea, officially becoming the 15th named storm in Vietnam’s 2025 storm season.

Corruption-risk scoring system proposed, officials to face tighter oversight

National Assembly deputies have proposed building a corruption-risk analysis system to score the risk level of individuals.

Vietnam plans $23 billion education reform to modernize system

Vietnam’s Ministry of Education has proposed a sweeping reform program worth over $23 billion to modernize infrastructure, boost digital capacity, and promote English as a second language nationwide.

Electronic surveillance bracelet to aid post-rehab management in Vietnam

Smart bracelets will help authorities manage up to 100,000 former drug users with dignity and safety.

Lack of import rule forces businesses to buy from unaccounted-for gold sources

The inability to legally access imported gold through a clear policy mechanism has forced businesses to use unaccounted-for gold sources to maintain production and supply to the market.

Vietnam’s health system shifts focus to prevention, family doctors

Vietnam's Ministry of Health is moving to restructure local health stations, aiming to enhance grassroots services and attract private sector investment for long-term sustainability.

WHO urges Vietnam to fully ban e-cigarettes and heated tobacco

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that Vietnam classify e-cigarette and heated tobacco trade as prohibited sectors in its amended Investment Law, without allowing for any exceptions.

Taxi and ride-hailing drivers brace for proposed child-seat mandate

The National Assembly on November 17 discussed a draft law amending and supplementing several articles of 10 laws related to security and order, including the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety.

State Bank issues emergency directive to aid storm-ravaged regions

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued an urgent directive requiring credit institutions to implement relief measures for customers impacted by Typhoons No. 12 and 13 across central Vietnam.

Lawmakers split over decentralizing teacher hiring powers

The question of whether teacher recruitment and management should be assigned to directors of the Department of Education and Training or to commune-level chairs has drawn many comments from National Assembly delegates.

Dental tourism: How to prepare for implants in Vietnam

With lower costs and updated tech, Vietnam is becoming a dental tourism hub. Here’s how overseas Vietnamese can plan safe, effective implant procedures.

PM Pham Minh Chinh: Ho Chi Minh City must lead with resilience and creativity

PM Pham Minh Chinh urges HCM City to become more innovative and self-reliant to lead Vietnam’s economy.

Property prices on fashion street soar past VND1.2 billion per sqm

Chua Boc Street, the busy fashion center of Hanoi, currently has extremely high house prices reaching more than VND1.2 billion per sqm.

Mailisa’s beauty empire under fire as 162 products banned nationwide

MK Skincare, tied to Mailisa beauty chain, faces nationwide ban for 162 products lacking safety documentation.

UN award turns Lo Lo Chai into weekend travel phenomenon

Lo Lo Chai, named best tourism village 2025 by the UN, sees record tourist surge.

Vietnam ranks among Asia-Pacific’s top 10 digital music royalty markets

Vietnam has made its debut in the region’s digital music royalty top 10, with revenues hitting nearly USD 16 million, according to CISAC.

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong’s son named CEO of VinMetal amid Pomina comeback

Pham Nhat Quan Anh, the son of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, has been appointed CEO of VinMetal, while veteran executive Do Tien Si is returning to lead Pomina Steel in a strategic leadership shake-up backed by Vingroup.