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
Ministry launches 2026 action month to strengthen food safety oversight
Ho Chi Minh City commends medical personnel for completing mission in Truong Sa
Three rabies deaths reported, health authorities issue urgent alert
Health Ministry issues warning on Whitmore disease amid Thailand outbreak
Unlicensed ‘family remedies’ put patients in danger
Food watchdog issues urgent alert over HiPP baby food recall
Preventive healthcare promoted for female workers
HCMC launches citywide health screening drive targeting all residents by 2026
Experts call for flexible policies for healthier aging population
Ministry warns of unauthorized HIV prevention drug
Vietnam pioneers multi-tiered care ecosystem to support its aging population
New therapy room brings hope to disabled residents
National
PM chairs April cabinet meeting to review socio-economic performance
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chaired the Government’s regular monthly meeting on May 4, reviewing socio-economic performance in April and the first four months of 2026, while outlining key tasks and solutions for the months ahead.
Phase 1 of Long Thanh Int'l Airport to be put into commercial operation in 2026
Traffic surges as holidaymakers return to cities
NA Chairman pays tribute at Hoc Mon historic site
National Assembly resolution takes effect on May 1 to resolve land violations
International
Top leader departs Hanoi for state visit to India
The visit takes place as Vietnam and India mark the 10th anniversary of the elevation of bilateral ties to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Vietnam–India ties gain new momentum under comprehensive strategic partnership
Prime Minister to attend 48th ASEAN Summit in Philippines
Top Vietnamese leader’s India visit marks historic milestone
Top leader of Vietnam to pay state visit to Sri Lanka
Business
Public investment disbursement exceeds 14 percent in first four months of 2026
On May 4, the Ministry of Finance released updates on the disbursement of public investment capital during the first four months of 2026.
Lam Dong advances plans for 75,000-hectare Southern Coastal Economic Zone
Household businesses stall as rules outweigh resilience
Banks step up digital security amid growing fraud threats
Agricultural exports hit US$23 billion, securing surplus through April
Education
Over 1.2 mln students registered for 2026 national high school graduation exam
As of May 3, more than 1.2 million high-school students across Vietnam have registered for the 2026 national high school graduation exam, announced the Ministry of Education and Training.
HCMC accelerates school construction to debut hundreds of new classrooms
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on International University Urban Area
SGGP scholarship program brings hope to Nghe An students
Ministry launches program to invest in outstanding doctoral research
Sports
Ho Chi Minh City sports mark 50 years of growth and global reach
Over 50 years, Ho Chi Minh City’s sports sector has developed alongside the country’s largest metropolis, progressing from community-based movements to high-performance success and becoming a defining feature of the city.
