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Metfone partners with Cambodian govn’t in COVID-19 fight
Viettel Cambodia company, known as Metfone, has assisted the Cambodian Government with various activities in the fight against COVID-19.
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Hanoi to cease social distancing from 0:00 April 23, except Me Linh, Thuong Tin
Hanoi will cease social distancing from 0:00 April 23, except for Me Linh and Thuong Tin districts – which pose high infection risks, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung at a meeting of the Hanoi Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on April 22.
Commercial flights at Van Don airport to be resumed in early May
The Van Don international airport in the northern province of Quang Ninh announced on April 22 that commercial flights at the airport could be resumed in early May.
Ha Giang’s Dong Van district locked down to prevent COVID-19 spread
The whole of Dong Van township in the district of the same name in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang has been locked down since 9am on April 22, as an urgent COVID-19 prevention and control measure.
Vietnam reports no new COVID-19 cases for a week
There have been no new COVID-19 cases detected in Vietnam for a whole week, reported the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on April 23 morning.
More areas in Ha Giang locked down due to COVID-19
The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang decided to lock down Ta Kha hamlet in Dong Van district’s Pho Bang township and Thanh Thuy commune’s health station in Vi Xuyen district from April 22 to prevent the spread of the COVID-19.
Hanoians resume daily activities after physical distancing order eased
The daily activities of Hanoi’s people basically resume to normal since the city ceased social distancing from 0: 00 April 23, except for Me Linh and Thuong Tin districts.
Hanoi CDC Director arrested over breaches in purchase of COVID-19 testing machine
The director of the Hanoi Centre for Disease Control (CDC) along with six others have been detained over alleged wrongdoings in purchasing COVID-19 testing equipment, the Ministry of Public Security announced on April 22.
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Metro Line No 1 gives strong boost to HCM City’s public transport
Nearly 19 million passenger trips were recorded on Metro Line No 1 linking Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien in its first year of operation, a figure that has brought joy and a significant boost to public transport in Vietnam’s most populous city.
Investing in educational infrastructure in mountainous areas promotes equal access to education: PM
PM Chinh noted that in recent years, education in ethnic minority, mountainous and border areas has received special attention and priority investment from the Party, the State and Party General Secretary To Lam.
Making breakthroughs via policies for older persons
The Politburo’s Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW on groundbreaking solutions to strengthen the protection, care and improvement of public health sets the target of raising average life expectancy to 75.5 years by 2030, with at least 68 years lived in good health.
Vietnam Red Cross allocates nearly 5.2 trillion VND for humanitarian activities in 2025
Major movements, such as the Humanitarian Tet (Vietnam’s Lunar New Year Festival), the Humanitarian Month, and the campaign “each organisation, each individual linked to a humanitarian address,” continued to affirm the VRCS’s role as a connecter of social resources.
Military completes construction of 100 new homes for flood victims in Gia Lai
All houses were built to the “three-solid” technical standard, namely solid foundations, frames and roofs, ensuring durability and suitability for local living conditions.
Prime Minister urges VTV to enhance professionalism, worthy of core national media agency
PM Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that amidst complex and unpredictable global developments, Vietnam has continued to achieve comprehensive and notable socio-economic results, to which VTV has made an important contribution.
Military court imposes prison terms on defendants in Khanh Hoa land case
The case revolved around the handling of the 238-ha former Nha Trang Airport site, a prime coastal plot along Tran Phu street previously managed by the Air Force Officers’ College.
Congratulations to Vietnamese researcher in Australia
Associate Professor Nguyen Thanh Vinh of the University of New South Wales was honoured by The Australian as Australia’s most influential researcher in the field of organic chemistry.
Highly applicable social housing design ideas honoured
According to the organising board, the award-winning entries will provide an important foundation for the Ministry of Construction to continue research and develop prototype and typical designs for broad use in localities.
Gia Lai rangers receive rare forest night heron
The handover reflects the growing awareness and sense of responsibility among local residents in protecting wildlife, contributing to law compliance and biodiversity conservation efforts in the area.
Vietnam-funded school highlights enduring Vietnam–Cuba friendship
The Mártires de Tarará Primary School currently provides education for more than 100 pupils, ranging from kindergarten to grade six, serving Bauta district, which has a population of over 3,000.
Swift campaign brings Tet homes to storm-hit residents in Hue
Quang Trung Campaign is not merely a task, but a political responsibility and a heartfelt commitment to the people. The guiding principle is to act as swiftly and decisively as possible, ensuring no family is left without shelter, especially in the days leading up to Tet, said Major General Nguyen Thanh Tuan, Director of the Hue Department of Public Security.
Tuyen Quang police successfully apprehend internationally wanted suspect
Police in the northern province of Tuyen Quang have successfully apprehended an internationally wanted criminal who was attempting to flee abroad, marking a significant achievement in the fight against transnational crime
Hue city completes housing campaign five days ahead of schedule
The handover marked the final completion of the entire campaign, five days ahead of the deadline outlined in the Prime Minister’s official dispatch and in the run-up to the upcoming 14th National Party Congress.
Military mobilises maximum forces to complete housing campaign on January 10
Home rebuilding must be completed on January 10, and no later than January 12, the dispatch said, saying under no circumstances, should progress be delayed.
Youth joblessness remains stubborn despite labour gains
The unemployment rate of young people aged from 15 to 24 was 9.04%, higher than previous quarter and same period previous years.
Vietnam Coast Guard to ramp up IUU fishing combat during Tet
Patrol vessel KN-373, assigned to Fisheries Surveillance Flotilla No. 3 under Coast Guard Region 2 Command, will work closely with units from Vietnam Coast Guard Region 4 during the operations.
Dak Lak supports fishermen in occupational transition
As of December 5, 2025, Dak Lak had 2,556 fishing vessels, with an annual marine catch of around 68,000 tonnes. An estimated 2,900 workers are in need of occupational transition, as most have limited educational backgrounds, unstable incomes and are increasingly ageing.
Public Security Ministry completes housing support campaign in central, Central Highlands regions
According to reports, the force built 419 new houses for families whose homes had collapsed, while repairing infrastructure in Ha Tinh, Hue, Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong.
Hue races against time to build homes for families ahead of Tet
“This is not merely about building houses of bricks and cement,” a local official said, “but about restoring hope and confidence, in the spirit of leaving no one behind.”
