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Communication work helps prevent malnutrition in ethnic minority children
Communication work is one of the major solutions to prevent malnutrition in children, especially those of ethnic minority groups, a health official said.
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The Vietnam Gynaecology and Obstetrics Association and Can Tho Gynaecology and Obstetrics Hospital held the third conference in the field with nearly 500 leading professors and doctors taking part.
UNICEF campaign helps promote breastfeeding in Vietnam
Only 24 percent of infants under six months old in Vietnam are exclusively breastfed and 22 percent of children are breastfed until they reach two years old.
Obstetric and pediatric services to be publicly assessed
The Medical Examination and Treatment Department under the Ministry of Health in conjunction with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on March 21 held a workshop that gave guidelines on surveying the satisfaction of mothers and children with obstetric and pediatric services.
Southern region’s first breast milk bank opened in HCM City
The first breast milk bank in the south of Vietnam became operational at the Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on April 10.
Forum looks to promote children’s rights in business
Domestic and international experts and businesses gathered at a forum in Ho Chi Minh City on April 16, discussing and sharing good practices that companies worldwide are undertaking to respect and promote children’s rights in business.
Hospitals honoured for breastfeeding
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with Alive & Thrive on August 26 announced two hospitals as Centres of Excellence for Breastfeeding, including Tran Van Thoi Hospital in southern Ca Mau province and Can Tho Gynaecology and Obstetrics Hospital in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.
First hospital in HCM City meets breastfeeding practice standards
The Maternal and Child Health Department under the Ministry of Health and the Alive and Thrive Programme on November 20 presented the certificate of hospital with excellent breastfeeding practice to Hung Vuong Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Vietnamese community in Czech Republic shows strong support for homeland’s seas and islands
The Hoang Sa-Truong Sa Club's activities reflect the deep affection of Vietnamese people in the Czech Republic for their homeland, help strengthen the bond between the Vietnamese community abroad and the country, and foster a sense of responsibility and love for Vietnam’s seas and islands.
📝OP-ED: Red River urban planning: Transparency key to building public consensus
Hanoi began collecting public opinions on September 7 on the comprehensive adjustment of the master plan, at a scale of 1:5,000, covering the section from Hong Ha Bridge to Me So Bridge. Community consultation will last 20 days from the date the planning documents are made public.
Clear, stable mechanisms needed to tap OV resources: Vietnamese-Canadian entrepreneur
OVs offer more than capital; they also bring knowledge, technology, management experience, and international market access. Vietnam needs to advance high technology, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, green economy, environmental protection, education and training.
Ho Chi Minh City steps up enforcement to address outstanding IUU fishing issues
Municipal authorities will mobilise their entire apparatus for the work while clearly assigning responsibilities to each individual and head of agency, contributing to efforts to have the "yellow card" warning removed and promote sustainable fisheries development.
Vietnamese language preserved across globe
In the new context, Politburo Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW, dated August 2, 2026, continues to place the preservation of the Vietnamese language within the strategic vision of mobilising resources from the Vietnamese community abroad and promoting Vietnamese cultural values around the world.
Leveraging overseas Vietnamese resources for Vietnam-France ties
As Vietnam enters a new era of prosperous and harmonious development, top leader To Lam's official visit to France will significantly contribute to the special dynamics of bilateral relations while fostering shared commitments to international peace, security, and stability.
Overseas Vietnamese ready to contribute to national transformation
Affirming that overseas Vietnamese are an integral part of the nation and partners in its development and creation, Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and Head of the Vietnamese Mission to the European Union (EU) Nguyen Huong Tra pledged to listen to them openly and responsibly, and convey their recommendations to authorities at home.
Phu Tho: 200kg bomb safely relocated, detonated
According to a report by the Phu Tho Military Command, local residents spotted the bomb on August 31 in the Da River after the river water receded, exposing it beneath mud and soil on the riverbed. The bomb remained intact, including its fuse, and was located about 300m from a residential area.
Ca Mau tightens control, determined to fully address IUU fishing violations
Ca Mau is determined to eliminate IUU fishing activities. In particular, the province’s highest priority is to completely stop local fishing vessels from entering foreign waters, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Le Van Su.
Vietnam Buddhist Sangha calls for support for flash flood victims in Nepal-China border area
The Sangha said the support and solidarity of monks, nuns, lay Buddhists and followers nationwide are urgently needed to help ease the victims’ hardship, provide timely encouragement and demonstrate solidarity with fellow Buddhists affected by the disaster.
Vietnamese lecturer honoured as 2026 Vietnamese Language Ambassador abroad
On the occasion of the Day honouring Vietnamese language, Nguyen Thi Lien Huong urged families and young Vietnamese abroad to make language preservation part of everyday life, with parents and grandparents maintaining the habit of speaking Vietnamese with children.
Hanoi studies underground pedestrian route linking Opera House with nearby spaces
The study area covers about 32.51ha in Hoan Kiem and Cua Nam wards, bounded by Cau Go street to the North, Hang Trong street to the West, Hai Ba Trung street to the South, and Ly Thai To and Tran Quang Khai streets to the East.
Quang Ninh 2030: Ambitious targets for a breakthrough
These objectives reflect the principle that economic development must not become detached from living standards; rather, the benefits of growth should create opportunities for all residents to share in its achievements.
Shift to data-driven administrative procedures needs acceleration
Under a draft decree replacing Decree 63, authorities will have to proactively pull information from databases and records for informational or technical procedures. Applicants would no longer be required to resubmit documents, and certification or information requests could not be turned into discretionary licensing through an “ask – give” mechanism.
Mexican journalist praises Vietnam’s profound transformation
According to the article, Vietnam’s progress over the past decades has turned President Ho Chi Minh’s aspiration for a country that would be more dignified and more beautiful into reality in ways that have far exceeded what was initially envisioned.
Vietnamese, Korean journalists step up exchanges in digital era
Vietnam always regards the Republic of Korea (RoK) as a country with a highly developed press sector and hopes to learn more from its Korean colleagues, said Le Quoc Minh, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper and President of the VJA.
Inspection commission suggests disciplinary action against Deputy Health Minister
The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission suggested imposing disciplinary action against Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan during its 12th session in Hanoi on September 7 under the chair of its head Tran Sy Thanh.
Hue-based team departs for Laos to search for, recover martyrs' remains
To date, Team 192, in coordination with its Lao counterparts, has collected information on seven possible martyrs’ graves for search and collection.
Continued efforts made to nurture love for homeland through mother tongue
From language classrooms and community activities to digital platforms, Vietnamese is being preserved through increasingly diverse approaches. More than a means of communication, the mother tongue carries memories, culture and affection for the homeland. Ensuring that Vietnamese remains naturally present in the daily lives of overseas Vietnamese is therefore an important way to nurture their lasting bond with the Fatherland.
Youth – new impetus for Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership
The state visit to Russia by the top Vietnamese leader will be an important milestone for the two countries to continue jointly building and nurturing their traditional friendship and cooperation, taking their ties to greater depth and meeting the aspirations of their leaders and peoples.
