Ministry proposes ban on livestream sales of medicines to protect public health
Dengue circulates year-round as four virus serotypes raise reinfection risks
Doctors assigned to strengthen grassroots healthcare in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City health screening program reaches 54 percent of 2026 target
Ministry proposes tighter rules for tissue donation by minors
Ho Chi Minh City launches support model for LGBTQ+ victims of violence
Vietnam draft law tightens organ transplant rules for foreign nationals
HCMC brings skilled doctors closer to locals, strengthens grassroots healthcare
HCMC launches campaign to combat dengue fever and hand, foot, mouth disease
Online registration for organ, tissue donation temporarily suspended
Over 6.8 million residents in Ho Chi Minh City receive health check-ups
Calls grow to ease medicine and medical equipment procurement
HCMC proposes executive hiring mechanism, support for grassroots doctors
Ho Chi Minh City brings quality healthcare closer to residents
Southern localities step up fight against African swine fever
Draft law proposes limited organ and tissue donation by minors
Vietnam advances towards high-quality, specialised healthcare
1,000 Vietnam-Laos border households receive medical care, gifts
Community daycare model helps seniors stay active
Ho Chi Minh City repurposes surplus facilities to expand healthcare capacity
School-age meningococcal case reported in Thuong Tan Commune
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Medical tourism push targets international-standard service ecosystem
Vietnam targets multi-billion-dollar medical tourism industry
Ho Chi Minh City health screenings reach more than 6.3 million people
Practical policies needed to support organ donors and streamline coordination
National
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister inspects Quy Nhon - Pleiku Expressway project
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc inspected the construction site of the Quy Nhon - Pleiku Expressway project on November 7.
NA Chairman urges Vietnam Buddhist Sangha to advance with the nation
UNESCO network promotes cooperation on coastal conservation
Politburo moves to unify food safety management nationwide
NA President honors veteran Party members with 80-year membership badges
International
Top Vietnamese leader begins official visit to Japan
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his wife Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Tokyo on November 8 (local time), beginning an official visit to Japan at the invitation of Japanese State.
Vietnam, Japan seek to advance ties through partnership, joint development
Top leader and spouse depart for official visit to Japan
14th Vietnam–US Defence Policy Dialogue held in Washington DC
Top leader's official visit to Japan carries strategic implications: Deputy FM
Business
Logistics development tied to FTA, cross-border e-commerce
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc required the Ministry of Industry and Trade to link the utilization of free trade agreements (FTAs) with logistics development and cross-border e-commerce to enhance economic competitiveness.
New regional minimum wage levels released longform
HCMC boosts industrial growth through stronger domestic supply chains
Ministry urges tighter control on freight fares amid falling fuel prices
HCMC industrial reshuffle aims to drive double-digit growth
Education
Ho Chi Minh City tightens rules on school names
Schools whose names could create confusion about official recognition or prestige have been instructed to complete name-review procedures by September 2027.
Vietnamese and South Korean students connect through cultural exchange program
Ho Chi Minh City requires private schools to review, revise their names
Ho Chi Minh City schools told to link STEM education with career guidance
Higher education institutions increase support, improve PhD training quality
Sports
Stadium upgrade underway for 2026 National Sports Games
Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City is undergoing a major upgrade worth nearly VND320 billion (US$12.46 million) in preparation for the 10th National Sports Games in 2026, enhancing competition facilities and spectator services.
