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Vietnam moves closer to global standards in fetal, maternal healthcare
Vietnam plans to channel tobacco and alcohol taxes into healthcare
Vietnam tightens border controls following deadly Hanta virus outbreak on ship
Vietnam’s fetal intervention techniques approach European standards
First dialysis system arrives in Con Dao to serve residents, tourists
Nearly 35,000 cosmetic procedure complications reported annually in Vietnam
Silent sacrifices of unsung heroes behind medical orders
1,700km race against time saves end-stage heart patient in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam to add 84 medicines to insurance list, prioritising cancer drugs
Hanoi strengthens Hanta virus surveillance following international alerts
France-Vietnam Sorbitol factory resumes operation in Tay Ninh Province
Children under 6 to receive mandatory annual health check-ups
HCMC Vice Chairman receives Siemens Healthcare, discusses medical cooperation
Vietnamese schoolers to receive free health check-ups at 2026-2027 academic year
Ministry seeks approval to import vaccines against FMD serotype SAT1
Doctors save infant with extremely rare blood type
Experts urge codification of school nutrition standards
Health watchdog issues alert after Hanta virus cluster found on cruise ship
Health ministry targets annual fertility rate of 2 percent by 2030
Ministry of Health orders review after infant formula recalled in the US
Ho Chi Minh City builds multi-center healthcare system from existing assets
Ho Chi Minh City rolls out digital health records on citizen app
Pressure grows to strengthen food safety for schoolchildren
Vietnam launches national plan to combat livestock diseases
Vietnam moves toward comprehensive health governance, primary care
National
Buried farmland leaves farmers struggling
Natural disasters in 2025 have triggered massive landslides that have buried large areas of farmland in Ky Xuan Commune in Ha Tinh Province, leaving damage largely unresolved and causing prolonged hardship for local residents.
Politburo discusses institutional breakthroughs to drive HCMC’s development
24 localities proactively prepare water-use plans for dry season
Party, State leader welcomes 85 outstanding children
Transport sector debates extended warranties to fix crumbling highways
International
HCMC, Vientiane sign memorandum of understanding on cooperation
On the morning of May 15, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council, Vo Van Minh, received a high-level delegation from Laos’ Vientiane capital.
Vietnam warns citizens against suspicious online job offers abroad
Vietnamese FM, DPRK officials discuss ways to boost bilateral ties
Prime Minister receives Chinese Ambassador
Top leader of Vietnam receives Vientiane official in Hanoi
Business
Ho Chi Minh City leads in private economic efficiency index
On May 15, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) announced the Vietnam Private Economy Report 2025 and the 2025 Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI 2025).
VN-Index hits new peak
Vietnam and China sign protocol on fresh grapefruit and lemon exports
Ho Chi Minh City presses for price reductions as fuel costs drop
Two million startup goal faces major hurdles as private investment slows
Education
Textbook revisions align schools with new governance model
The Ministry of Education and Training has mandated the use of the textbook series while updating History, Geography, and Economic-Legal Education textbooks to align with recent governance changes and ensure timely supply for the 2026 school year.
Ho Chi Minh City reviews support policies for sports-gifted students
HCMC accelerates completion of 1,000 classrooms for new academic year
National Scholarship Fund serves as strategic instrument for nurturing talent
2,930 students join national STEM, AI and Robotics finals
Sports
Vietnam’s U17 team secures place at 2027 AFC U17 Asian Cup
Vietnam’s U17 team has officially earned a direct place in the finals of the 2027 AFC U17 Asian Cup following their impressive performance at the 2026 edition of the tournament.
