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Vietnam to have over 120 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in 2021
Vietnam will have more than 120 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in 2021, the Health Ministry announced on June 3.
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Vietnam recorded 44 new cases of COVID-19, all domestic infections, over the past 12 hours to 6:00am on June 7, raising the national tally to 8,791, according to the Ministry of Health.
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Vietnamese language celebrated as first computer-based proficiency test held overseas
For Vietnamese communities overseas, Vietnamese is not merely a means of communication but also an important part of cultural identity and a bond connecting people with their homeland. For foreigners who have developed an affection for Vietnam, learning the language opens another door to a deeper understanding of the country's culture, history and people.
Vietnam Airlines flight returns to Munich over technical issue: carrier
Vietnam Airlines flight VN34 from Munich (Germany) to Hanoi returned to Munich Airport shortly after takeoff on August 15 due to a technical issue, with all passengers and crew safe, the national flag carrier said.
UAVs help detect violations, ease traffic bottlenecks in Hanoi
The UAVs can identify six types of violations, including illegal parking, street vending, illegal racing, speeding and carrying weapons. The UAVs have so far helped authorities detect and handle 510 violations.
Pilot "Smart police station" kiosk launched in Hanoi
During the pilot phase, the "Smart police station" provides five core functions: crime/incident reporting; SOS emergency calls; crime alert; finding the nearest police stations and administrative offices; and legal Q&A.
New decree expands e-ID app, cuts paperwork and public service fees
A new decree will expand the national e-ID app to include 206 categories of personal and organisational documents while enabling direct welfare payments.
Digital literacy campaign lays foundation for digital citizens in Phu Tho province
After nearly a year, the “Digital Literacy for All” campaign in Phu Tho is demonstrating its effectiveness through tangible results. Residents who were once hesitant about technology are becoming increasingly familiar with VNeID, online public services, cashless payments, and digital platforms for learning, production, and business.
Road accident fund to provide support from September
Under Decree No. 279/2025/ND-CP and Circular No. 126/2026/TT-BCA, injured victims with bodily injury rates of over 31% to below 81% may receive up to 10 million VND (381 USD) per case, while families of deceased victims may receive up to 20 million VND.
New resolution seeks to unlock OV resources for national development
Ha Thanh, Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations and head of the advisory council for international integration, people-to-people diplomacy and overseas Vietnamese affairs under the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the city, said Resolution No. 23 builds on the fundamental viewpoints of the Politburo's Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW issued in 2004, reaffirming that overseas Vietnamese are an inseparable part of the nation and a bridge connecting Vietnam with the world.
Vietnam-UK education cooperation: From market to partnership
In the 2024/25 academic year, about 3,725 Vietnamese students studied in the UK, while 13,285 enrolled in UK programmes delivered in Vietnam. Both flows are growing, but the balance is increasingly shifting towards UK education being delivered to learners in Vietnam. If managed strategically, this could enable Vietnam to expand access to international education at home while improving the quality of its workforce.
Foreign nationals legally entering or residing in Vietnam eligible for electronic ID accounts
Foreign nationals who lawfully enter or reside in Vietnam will be eligible to obtain electronic identification accounts at any level upon request, under a newly issued Government decree amending and supplementing Decree No. 69/2024/ND-CP, dated June 25, 2024, on electronic identification and authentication.
Vietnamese expats in Australia, New Zealand hope for close links with homeland
Many Vietnamese expatriates said the visits to Australia and New Zealand by Party General Secretary and President To Lam marked more than diplomatic milestones but signalled the Party and State’s attention to overseas Vietnamese communities.
Three detained over kite-flying-incident-induced flight suspension at Tan Son Nhat
Police found that the three flew three flute kites fitted with flashing lights in an open area within the ward’s Tan Binh Industrial Park on the evening of August 13.
Deputy Prime Minister urges completion of border commune schools before September 5
According to the Ministry of Education and Training, construction of 108 schools in 19 provinces and cities began in 2025. As of August 9, 51 of the 99 centrally funded schools had reached at least 80% completion, while 47 had completed 50-80% of their construction work.
Kites ground flights at Tan Son Nhat as aviation authority calls for stronger UAV controls
Two disruptions in two days at Ho Chi Minh City's main international airport have exposed gaps in early-warning systems and prompted calls for a single lead agency to manage unauthorised aerial objects near airport zones.
Vietnamese students shine at International Olympiad in Informatics 2026
Nguyen Huu Tuan, a 12th-grade student at the High School for Gifted Students under the University of Natural Sciences, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, won gold.
Eight mass graves uncovered at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City
The teams have so far recovered 311 sets of remains at the site, including 278 individual remains and 33 from the eight mass graves.
Free bus fares drive sharp rise in ridership in Ho Chi Minh City
As of August 12, the city’s bus network had served nearly 12 million passenger trips, up about 44% year on year. On August 12 alone, around 306,000 passengers used free buses, an increase of roughly 55%, despite students having yet to officially return to school.
Vietnam forges cooperation with US to access advanced technologies for identifying fallen soldiers' remains
A key destination was the University of Georgia, home to a leading interdisciplinary research model for locating and recovering human remains. Its research teams have developed an integrated scientific ecosystem combining history, anthropology, archaeology, artificial intelligence (AI), chemical sensing, environmental DNA (eDNA), remote sensing and geophysics.
More than 1,700 war martyrs’ remains recovered
The national steering committee will continue verifying information on suspected martyrs’ graves in key areas, including Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Quan Y Bac Son Hill in Dong Nai, the Con Tien base area in Quang Tri and former Vi Xuyen battlefields in Tuyen Quang.
Deputy Prime Minister orders completion of database of fallen soldiers by year-end
Authorities have collected 1,715 sets of remains, or 24.5% of the target, since March 15. Of those, 691 sets were recovered in Vietnam, 174 in Laos and 850 in Cambodia. A total of 13 mass graves were found, including five in Tuyen Quang and eight at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City.
