Ho Chi Minh City tops 534,000 residents in universal health check program
HCMC seeks over 1,300 additional staff for commune-level health stations
Lawmakers urge more doctors, funding for commune health stations
HCMC applies “hospital–locality cooperation” model to improve public health
Nearly 468,000 HCMC residents receive free health checkups, e-health records
HCMC shifts population strategy amid low birth rate and aging intensify
Ministry-run hospitals mobilized to accelerate public health checkups
HCMC pushes for synchronized health database to improve resident care
Health Ministry orders crackdown on unauthorized organ and tissue coordination
HCMC ensures allocation of surplus public facilities to healthcare, education
New insurance benefits slashing medical bureaucracy for rural patients
Ho Chi Minh City moves to expand robotic surgery to gateway hospitals
Over 251,000 residents receive health checkups under HCMC special program
Ho Chi Minh City expands investment in gateway hospitals
36 communes, wards in HCMC target completion of residents' health screenings
Vietnam reports no cases of Hantavirus infection
Ho Chi Minh City opens fourth facility of Mental Health Hospital
Cancer support program raises more than VND2 billion for children
Ministry adds management costs to public hospital fees
Visionary medical pioneer Prof Nguyen Dinh Hoi passes away at 92 longform
Tay Ninh launches 90-day free health screening campaign
Heat, sudden downpours fuel rise in respiratory illnesses across South
HCMC plans major upgrade of Phu My Medical Center to expand regional healthcare
Bach Mai Hospital’s second facility in Ninh Binh officially begins operations
Nearly 109,000 HCMC residents receive health check-ups in one month
National
Top leader calls for public participation in safeguarding national security
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said the "All People Protect National Security" movement in Son La, particularly in Van Ho commune, has achieved notable results and become a model for other localities to follow.
North-South Expressway East expanded from Huu Nghi Border Gate to Dat Mui
Top leader requests building of stronger maritime industry
Top leader calls for better care for invalids, revolutionary contributors
Drivers call for unified lane configuration along National Highway 51
International
Vietnam honors South Korean Ambassador at end of diplomatic mission
Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung met with South Korean Ambassador Choi Young Sam on July 15 as the envoy concluded his term in Vietnam, praising his contributions to strengthening bilateral ties.
Vietnamese and Chinese Parties strengthen cooperation in internal affairs
People-to-people friendship forms key foundation of Vietnam–US ties: diplomat
Ho Chi Minh City seeks to deepen practical cooperation with French partners
Mortal remains of Indian victims in Phu Quoc speedboat accident repatriated
Business
Durian prices in Southeastern region continue to decline
On July 15, according to orchard owners and traders in the Southeastern region, farm-gate durian prices continued to fall compared to early July.
Ho Chi Minh City offers land rent exemptions for eligible investment projects
Vietnam, Cambodia push for cross-border transport at Tan Nam–Meun Chey
More international corporations ramp up sourcing from Vietnam
HCMC proposes stronger incentives to accelerate social housing development
Education
STEM becomes top choice for Vietnam's university applicants for first time
More than half of Vietnam's university applicants chose STEM programs in 2026, marking the first time science and engineering fields have attracted the largest share of candidates, driven by new government scholarship policies.
HCMC parents give high marks to public education, facilities remain key concern
Ministry requires AI and digital skills in university programs
HCMC universities train international-caliber talent
Vietnam wins four gold, one silver medals at International Physics Olympiad
Sports
VFF, Criminal Police step up cooperation to combat match-fixing in football
The Vietnam Football Federation and the Criminal Police Department have agreed to intensify cooperation to safeguard football integrity by tackling match-fixing, illegal betting and other football-related offenses ahead of the ASEAN Cup 2026.
