Weekly highlights: Health sector steps up preparedness against Nipah virus disease

Nipah virus infection is designated a Group A infectious disease, with reported fatality rates of between 40 and 75%. At present, no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment is available. The virus is mainly transmitted from animals to humans or through contact with contaminated food and objects, and can also spread between people via direct contact with bodily fluids and secretions of infected patients.

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Here are selected events from January 23 to 29:

Top Lao leader pays state visit to Vietnam

APEC 2027 helps elevates Vietnam’s international role in new era

Military aircraft crashed in Dak Lak, pilot remains safe

Health sector steps up preparedness against Nipah virus disease

And later on, Sa Pa captivates French audiences as standout Northwest destination

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Personnel work after organisational restructuring

Personnel work after apparatus restructuring

From July 1, 2025, the two-tier local government model (comprising provincial and commune levels) officially came into operation. Thousands of commune-level administrative units nationwide have been reorganised to ensure a streamlined apparatus closer to and more responsive to the people. After three months of operation, personnel work – the key factor determining the efficiency of the apparatus – has seen marked changes alongside emerging challenges.

Weekly highlights: Top Vietnamese leader’s visit to DPRK marks important milestone

Weekly highlights: Top Vietnamese leader’s visit to DPRK marks important milestone

Party General Secretary To Lam is on a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) where he also attends a ceremony celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea. The visit from October 9 -11 is made at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the DPRK.

Foreign visitors impressed by Vietnam’s National Day celebrations

Foreign visitors impressed by Vietnam’s National Day celebrations

These days, Hanoi is alive with excitement as the city celebrates 80 years of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2). Streets are decorated with flags and flowers, while art performances, historical exhibitions, parades, and gratitude activities honouring national contributors draw large crowds of locals and visitors. All of this has left a deep impression on international friends.

30 years of Vietnam’s proactive, responsible contributions to united, strong ASEAN

30 years of Vietnam’s proactive, responsible contributions to united, strong ASEAN

2025 marks a significant milestone for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It commemorates both the 10th anniversary of the ASEAN Community (December 31, 2015 – December 31, 2025) and the 30th anniversary of Vietnam’s official accession to ASEAN (July 28, 1995 – July 28, 2025). Over the past three decades, Vietnam has consistently played a proactive, active, and responsible role in building a resilient, united ASEAN with a growing voice and position in the region and the world.

Resolution 57: Vietnam’s digital leap forward

Resolution 57: Vietnam’s digital leap forward

On December 22, 2024, Party General Secretary To Lam signed Resolution 57, outlining breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation. The resolution reflects the Party’s strategic vision and political will.