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
Digital citizen stations redefine public services and community healthcare
Foreign patients seek treatment in VN as medical standards reach global levels
Medical Mission No. 1 brings care and solidarity to Truong Sa
Ho Chi Minh City expands healthcare coverage, improves quality
Government resolves excess health insurance costs with fund reserves
Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health warns of scams impersonating inspectors
“Covid-19 Memories” program to help prepare for future pandemics
Ministry of Health orders full duty coverage over long holiday
Workers’ Month, Month of Action on Occupational Safety and Health 2026 launched
More than 600 attend launch ceremony marking World Malaria Day 2026
National
ACV requests master plan review for rail infrastructure near Long Thanh Airport
Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has proposed a comprehensive review and coordination of railway planning around Long Thanh International Airport.
Government urges accelerated completion of national land database
Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway component project 1 ready for opening
Hanoi streets decorated ahead of Vietnam Fatherland Front congress longform
Tens of thousands of vehicles use Bien Hoa -Vung Tau Expressway in first 10 days
International
Indonesian Navy sailing ship visits Ho Chi Minh City
The Indonesian Navy sailing ship KRI Bima Suci arrived at Ho Chi Minh City on May 10 for a four-day goodwill visit.
Europe Day 2026 marked in Hanoi
Poland’s Constitution Day celebrated in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese Party official meets leaders of Sri Lankan political parties
Vietnam–Sri Lanka relations reach new milestone
Business
Coconut prices climb as demand outpaces supply in Ho Chi Minh City
Fresh coconut vendors across Ho Chi Minh City are reporting sharp price hikes, with retail and farm-gate costs rising by up to threefold since April as dry weather and booming exports squeeze supply.
Venture capital funds in HCMC target green economy, technological startups
Petroleum enterprises invest in EV infrastructure
Vietnam’s rice export prices rebound after prolonged decline
HCMC mechanical enterprises conquering global supply chains
Education
2,930 students join national STEM, AI and Robotics finals
On May 10, the national finals of the Vietnam STEM, AI and Robotics (VSAR) 2025–2026 took place at the National Innovation Center (NIC), attracting 2,930 contestants from 29 provinces and cities nationwide.
STEM subjects see sharp rise in 2026 high school graduation exam registrations
Technology and STEM majors lead 2026 admissions trends
Over 1.2 mln students registered for 2026 national high school graduation exam
HCMC accelerates school construction to debut hundreds of new classrooms
Sports
Vietnam U17 make strong start to 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup finals
Vietnam’s U17 national team made a dream start to their AFC U17 Asian Cup campaign in the early hours of May 7, edging Yemen 1-0 in an impressive opening performance.
