More than 1,300 artworks created by autistic children and other children with special educational needs are on display at an art event in Hanoi, celebrating creativity, self-expression and inclusion.

A swimming outing ended in tragedy in Lam Dong Province after five sixth-grade students drowned at a local reservoir on July 10.

Within just three years, a couple in Nghe An lost three of their children to drowning. After the devastating tragedies, the grieving father has issued a heartfelt warning to parents.

Motorists transporting young children without appropriate child safety restraints will face penalties from August 15, 2026 under Decree 238 on administrative sanctions for road traffic violations and the driving licence demerit point system.

The fourth Ho Chi Minh City Kids Fest officially opened on June 26 at the Ho Chi Minh City Children's House, offering three days of cultural, educational and technology-focused activities under the theme "Circle of Friendship."

In villages where girls once married at 14, changing attitudes are helping reduce child marriage and create new opportunities for young people.

Vietnam is witnessing a sharp increase in vision problems among children, prompting specialists to call for earlier prevention and regular eye screenings.

A nationwide film week celebrating International Children’s Day 2026 will take place from May 31 to June 7, according to the Cinema Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Experts say banning social media is not the most effective way to protect children online and may instead push them toward less regulated digital spaces.

The Grand Prize for Lifetime Achievement - De Men Knight - has been awarded to late Associate Professor, Doctor, artist, director and People’s Artist Ngo Manh Lan in recognition of his lifelong contributions to Vietnamese children’s arts.

Vietnam is ramping up child safety measures after two tragic drowning incidents claimed the lives of nine students in less than a week.

Many child abuse cases in Vietnam continue for extended periods without being detected or reported, according to officials from the Ministry of Health.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam has called for stronger protection of children, stressing that schools must never tolerate violence or bullying.

Proposals to ban or restrict children’s use of social media are sparking debate. In a world where being offline can mean falling behind, the mindset of “if it can’t be controlled, ban it” is becoming inappropriate.

Amid rising concerns over children being harmed online, a National Assembly deputy has proposed measures to ban or restrict minors from using popular social media platforms for homework or study purposes.

Restricting student access to social platforms could unintentionally hinder communication and digital learning.

Delegates at the National Assembly have called for stronger measures to protect children in digital spaces, including proposals to study banning or restricting minors’ use of social media platforms.

More than 200 child development experts, advocacy groups and educational institutions have called on Google to take stronger action against AI-generated content targeting young audiences on YouTube and YouTube Kids.

The proportion of children in Vietnam who do not engage in sufficient physical activity is on the rise, as school-based physical education continues to fall short of the recommended minimum of 60 minutes of daily movement.