Ho Chi Minh City leader urges better care for patients with mental disorders
Ho Chi Minh City records more than 1,100 dengue cases in one week
Two Ho Chi Minh City wards record health checkup rates below 5 percent
Pork supply chain scandal exposes food safety gaps
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
National
Vietnam lawmakers debate unleashing economic potential via new urban rules
The National Assembly yesterday debated the draft Law on Urban Development, emphasizing robust decentralization for megacities while instituting stringent, multi-layered oversight mechanisms to prevent power abuse.
Expressway sections from Quang Ngai to Nha Trang to collect tolls from August 14
Vietnam donates U$3.8 mil in aid to Cuba to mark Fidel Castro’s birth centenary
Vietnam's labor federation backs seven-day Lunar New Year holiday for 2027
Press agencies join efforts to find, identify fallen soldiers
International
Official welcome ceremony held for top Vietnamese leader in New Zealand
Governor-General of New Zealand Dame Cindy Kiro hosted an official welcome ceremony for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam in Auckland on August 13 morning (local time).
ASEAN, Canada deepen strategic partnership, with Vietnam as key bridge
Top Vietnamese leader meets Acting President of NZVFA
Party General Secretary and President To Lam begins state visit to New Zealand
Ho Chi Minh City and Northern Territory of Australia expand trade cooperation
Business
Prime Minister urges banks to unblock capital flows without compromising safety
The authorities are actively asking local banks to clear corporate capital flows without lowering credit standards by prioritizing transparent cash flows over traditional collateral to drive sustainable growth.
Durian exports aim for US$4 billion in 2026
Digital finance market expands amid rising risks
Ho Chi Minh City draws US$9.8 billion in FDI in first seven months
Vietnamese banks accept lower profits to boost credit access for businesses
Education
HCMC secures classrooms, facilities ahead of new school year
Mr. Nguyen Phuoc Loc held a working session with the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training to review the progress of constructing and repairing classrooms and preparing the teaching staff for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Draft decree proposes expanded tuition support
Le Quy Don Award honors outstanding students of 2025-2026 school year
Ho Chi Minh City proposes full tuition support for medical residents
Digital tools transform school meal safety in Ho Chi Minh City
Sports
Vietnam sepak takraw team wins four medals at 2026 World Championships
Vietnam's sepak takraw team secured four medals, including one gold, two silver and one bronze, at the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Championship - King's Cup 2026.
