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Health sector’s nine outstanding events in 2018
The Ministry of Health has announced nine outstanding events of the health sector in 2018.
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HCM City targets more than 2.5 million covered by social insurance
The Vietnam Social Security’s chapter in Ho Chi Minh City aims to increase social insurance coverage to 54 percent of the local workforce, equivalent to more than 2.5 million people in 2019.
Plan targets 15 percent of population with life insurance by 2025
A plan approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc targets that 11 percent of Vietnam’s population will have bought life insurance by 2020, and the rate will reach 15 percent by 2025.
First patients receive ARVs covered by social health insurance
Simultaneous events were held in Hanoi, Hai Phong city, Nghe An province and Ho Chi Minh City on March 8 to celebrate the first patients receiving antiretroviral (ARV) drugs covered by social health insurance (SHI).
First HIV patients receiving ARV covered by social health insurance
HIV carriers in Ho Chi Minh City, together with those in Hanoi, Hai Phong cities and Nghe An province received antiretroviral (ARV) drugs covered by social health insurance starting from March 8.
Bao Viet wins Asia’s most transparent report award
Bao Viet Holdings, a financial and insurance services group of Vietnam, has been honoured as the firm with the most transparent financial report in Asia by the Singapore-based sustainability services provider CSRWorks International.
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PM advocates leveraging silver economy to address population ageing
In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh described the silver economy as a strategic issue for sustainable development, particularly in the light of the rapid global population ageing worldwide, including in Vietnam.
Dong Nai works to ensure workers cast vote on Election Day
With the utmost regard for citizens’ electoral rights and responsibilities, and in a spirit of creating optimal conditions for workers, especially those employed in industrial parks and non-state enterprises, the provincial leader has requested that no overtime be scheduled during voting hours.
Border communities promote role of village elders in upcoming general election
Various forms of communication are being implemented, including village meetings, broadcasts through local loudspeaker systems and banners along major roads. Social media groups and smartphones are also being used to share updates related to the election.
Can Tho shares agricultural transformation experience with Zambia
Rice production remains Can Tho’s key industry. Alongside maintaining production, Can Tho has encouraged value chain linkages among farmers, cooperatives and businesses, while accelerating the application of science and technology, mechanisation and digital transformation in farming.
Can Tho steps up education, health cooperation with French partners
French Consul General Etienne Ranaivoson highlighted Can Tho’s dynamic development in the Mekong Delta and expressed his wish to deepen ties with regional localities, especially Can Tho, prioritising collaboration in health care and education.
Hanoi: 95% of administrative procedures to be handled from home
The plan targets that at least 80% of administrative procedures under the city’s authority will be provided as fully online public services, while more than 95% of applications will be received and processed entirely online. By June 30, 2026, about 80% of administrative procedures are expected to be restructured based on integrated data systems, with the figure rising to 95% by the end of the year.
Tet gathering strengthens Vietnam – Greece cooperation
The Vietnamese Embassy is working to strengthen connections between businesses of the two countries to facilitate the provision of more skilled Vietnamese workers for the Greek market.
Vietnamese community in Belgium celebrates International Women’s Day
Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao said whether at home or abroad, Vietnamese women continue to be the keepers of the family flame, nurturing happy homes and passing on to future generations a love for the homeland, the Vietnamese language and the nation’s cultural identity.
Vietnamese in Canada pin high hopes on new National Assembly
the Vietnamese community abroad closely follows major political events in the homeland, including the upcoming election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure.
Ho Chi Minh City ramps up anti-IUU fishing measures ahead of EC inspection
With strong efforts from the municipal authorities and support from fishermen, Ho Chi Minh City is striving to eliminate IUU fishing, contributing to the EC inspection while promoting a more sustainable and responsible fisheries sector.
Vietnamese women in Japan preserve mother language from family
Speaking at the event, Nguyen Thu Huong from the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka extended greetings to Vietnamese women and commended the Kyushu Vietnamese community’s efforts to preserve national cultural identity.
Vietnam contributes youth perspectives to AFF NextGen initiative
The ambassador expressed confidence that fresh perspectives, innovative thinking and lessons drawn from the workshop will be proposed to AFF 2026, representing the voice of the younger generation in shaping ASEAN’s future in line with their aspirations.
Fundraising campaign launched in France for memorial stele to AO victims
A number of organisations and associations in France have launched a fundraising campaign to build a memorial stele dedicated to victims of Agent Orange/dioxin at Choisy Park, Paris.
Ho Chi Minh City tightens enforcement over blocked apartment fire exits
Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities have ordered tighter inspections and enforcement against illegal modifications that obstruct emergency exits in apartment buildings, as the city steps up fire safety measures.
Nearly 5,000 people join blood donation campaign in Ho Chi Minh City
According to health authorities, Vietnam collected nearly 1.75 million units of blood in 2025, with 98% from volunteer donors, equivalent to around 1.75% of the population participating in blood donation. Large-scale campaigns such as Red Sunday have played a key role in achieving these results.
Vietnamese Embassy in Israel advises citizens to comply with host country’s guidelines
The embassy urged the Vietnamese community to strictly adhere to the host government's new guidelines, proactively take safety measures for themselves and their families and regularly monitor official announcements from Israel's Home Front Command and relevant authorities.
Multi-skilled civil servants key to effective governance in Ho Chi Minh City: insiders
The rollout of the two-tier local administration model in Ho Chi Minh City, a megacity of more than 14 million people, has placed new requirements on civil servants, demanding them to be multi-skilled, capable of handling multiple tasks and proficient in digital technologies to meet the needs of modern urban governance, said insiders.
Ho Chi Minh City aims to become drug free by 2030
Every commune, ward or residential area in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to meet official drug-free standards by the end of 2029, while schools, hospitals, government offices, businesses and social organisations across the city are to remain free of drug activity.
Ho Chi Minh City aims for additional 30,000 social housing units for workers by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City and its partner, LNT 7979 Service Development JSC, aim to complete at least 30,000 social housing units by 2030, helping meet the rising demand for housing among the city’s workforce.
First int’l auction to support Vietnamese children with facial differences
Facing the World, a UK-based charity, has worked closely with Vietnam for nearly two decades to provide life-changing surgery and treatment for disadvantaged children with facial differences.
