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
HCMC faces shortage of nearly 1,900 doctors at commune health stations
National
Vietnam's labor federation backs seven-day Lunar New Year holiday for 2027
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor has endorsed a seven-day holiday for Lunar New Year 2027, running from February 4 through February 10, according to a document issued on August 11.
Press agencies join efforts to find, identify fallen soldiers
Draft urban law proposes private support for public administrative services
Draft urban law poised to reform infrastructure financing, TOD in megacities
Vietnam needs stronger institutions capable of driving growth
International
Top leader receives Vietnamese intellectuals, scientists in Australia
General Secretary and President To Lam hosted a reception in Sydney on Monday for prominent Vietnamese intellectuals and scientists who are members of the Vietnam–Australia Scholars & Experts Association (VASEA).
Top leader To Lam, Australian PM meet the press following talks
Australian Governor-General hosts welcome ceremony for top Vietnamese leader
Ho Chi Minh City leaders pay tribute to Lao National Assembly President
Vietnam, Australia should develop more strategic new-style partnership
Business
Vietnamese banks roll out cheaper credit for SMEs
Several Vietnamese banks have cut lending rates and launched preferential credit packages to help businesses lower borrowing costs and support economic growth.
Vietnam’s seafood exports surpass US$12 billion annually
Cashless payment value reaches 28 times GDP in first half of 2026
Global buyers seek Vietnamese food, agricultural products
Phuoc Hai boosts value of specialty yellow-fleshed longan
Education
Digital tools transform school meal safety in Ho Chi Minh City
With the new school year just weeks away, schools and local authorities are racing to strengthen food safety and nutrition standards with technology-driven monitoring and enhanced training programs.
High school named after General Vo Nguyen Giap in Ho Chi Minh City inaugurated
Ho Chi Minh City ready for new school year
High school exam scores lose dominance in 2026 university enrollment trends
Gov't issues decree to encourage businesses in vocational training collaboration
Sports
Sports-related insults, abusive behavior face heavy fines
The violators may be fined from VND15 million (US$570) to VND20 million (US$760).
