Ho Chi Minh City Deputy Secretary directs wider space for healthcare development
Ho Chi Minh City to provide free annual health checkups for 3 million students
Ho Chi Minh City authorities review food safety at school meal supplier
Ho Chi Minh City directs action to secure social and health insurance coverage
Authorities inspect food safety management at Binh Dien Wholesale Market
Proactive, sustainable healthcare starts at grassroots level
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Ho Chi Minh City eases access to public health checkups across city
Vietnam launches national action plan against breast and cervical cancer
Ho Chi Minh City launches electronic health records for all residents
Medical workers perform pollicization surgery for child with congenital defect
Ho Chi Minh City develops integrated multi-tier healthcare system
Mobile healthcare for vulnerable groups faces insurance payment hurdle
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Medical experts share evidence-based medicine advances at scientific conference
Vietnam steps up efforts to eliminate malaria by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City ensures no child misses education due to illness
Ho Chi Minh City targets full health check-up for all public employees by Oct 31
Health Ministry issues urgent advisory as Covid-19, seasonal flu cases surge
HCMC races to boost universal health screening as several localities lag behind
Adenovirus infections surge among children
HCMC expands community healthcare program
Ministry urges faster action against viral Hepatitis to prevent liver cancer
HCMC faces shortage of nearly 1,900 doctors at commune health stations
MoH issues health alert as adenovirus infections, pink eye cases rise
Vietnam witnessing alarming rise of childhood obesity in urban areas
Ho Chi Minh City accelerates Universal Health Checkup Program
National
Economic police asked to reinforce core role in combat against corruption
Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man attended a ceremony held in Hanoi on August 8 to mark the 70th traditional day of the Economic Police (August 10, 1956–2026).
Heavy rains sweep away temporary bridges, triggering landslides in Nghe An
Coral reefs in Con Dao show signs of recovery
Draft law seeks to empower cities to proactively drive development
Only four rest stops on North–South Expressway offer EV charging
International
Parliamentary cooperation forms key pillar of Vietnam–Thailand ties: top leader
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam urged the effective implementation of the action plan for the Vietnam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for 2026–2031.
Vietnam, Laos strengthen political, defense ties
Ho Chi Minh City celebrates 59th anniversary of ASEAN's establishment
Top legislator asks new US ambassador to forward parliamentary ties
PM hosts outgoing Malaysian Ambassador
Business
Pork supply chain scandal exposes food safety gaps
Authorities in Vietnam are grappling with a major food safety crisis after thousands of pigs tested positive for Salbutamol, a banned growth-promoting chemical, in Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai City.
50 Vietnamese labs approved for durian, jackfruit exports to China
British investors propose sea port, industrial urban complex in Quang Ninh
Ho Chi Minh City expands access to global capital
NA deputies debate flexible credit rules, crypto assets in banking reform
Education
Ministry issues academic year schedule framework for 2026-2027
The Ministry of Education and Training has issued Decision No. 2308/QD-BGDDT, which promulgates the academic year schedule framework for preschool education, general education, and continuing education nationwide.
Vietnamese students win nine medals at 2026 International AI Olympiad
Experts discuss strategies to establish high-performing schools
Vietnam accelerates nationwide school mergers to reduce administrative units
Ministry orders exam retake in Tuyen Quang after widespread fraud
Sports
Vietnam carefully plots route to ASEAN Cup semifinals
Vietnam will close their ASEAN Cup 2026 Group A campaign against Cambodia at 8 p.m. on Friday, with Head Coach Kim Sang-sik expected to rotate his squad while keeping one eye on the knockout stage.
