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Cho Ray Hospital runs over 30 international cancer drug trials

Cho Ray Hospital in HCM City is conducting more than 30 international clinical trials of new cancer drugs, offering hundreds of patients access to the latest treatments not yet commercially available.

Cold air mass brings wintry chill to northern Vietnam

A cold air mass is set to push temperatures down across northern Vietnam in the coming days, with some mountainous areas expected to see severe cold below 8 degrees Celsius.

Party General Secretary holds phone talks with RoK President

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam on January 30 held phone talks with the President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung.

Japan sees record number of foreign workers, Vietnamese top the list

Japan’s rapidly ageing population and severe labour shortages have pushed the number of foreign workers to a new record.

Ninh Binh to tackle exploitation of vulnerable people for begging

The northern province of Ninh Binh will deal strictly with those who incite or exploit the elderly, children and people with disabilities to beg for illegal gain.

Hydropower firm fined for land handover violation

A hydropower company in Vietnam’s central province of Quang Ngai has been fined VND 700 million (USD 26,615) for starting construction on a project site before the land was formally handed over.

Ho Chi Minh City to install hundreds more electric battery swap stations

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have approved dozens of pavement battery swap stations and are preparing to add more as part of a push to expand electric mobility and cut transport emissions.

Nghe An police arrest five suspects in cross border bride trafficking

Nghe An Provincial Police Department has dismantled a human trafficking ring and arrested five suspects accused of luring a woman abroad to be sold as a bride.

EU Council president enjoys traditional Vietnamese cuisine in Hanoi

European Council President Antonio Costa sampled traditional Vietnamese cuisine at a restaurant in Hanoi’s Old Quarter upon arriving in Vietnam.

Lam Dong police bust large scale fake coffee production ring

Police in Lam Dong Province have dismantled a large scale fake coffee production ring that mixed soybeans with green coffee beans and flavorings to sell cheaply on the market.

Vietnam welcomes all efforts to bring lasting peace to Gaza Strip

As one of the first countries to recognise the State of Palestine, Vietnam welcomes all efforts to bring lasting peace to the Gaza Strip for the benefit of the Palestinian people.

Vietnam and EU upgrade ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Vietnam and the EU have elevated their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, following talks between State President Luong Cuong and European Council President António Costa in Hanoi.

HCM City intensify food safety inspections ahead of Tet

Ho Chi Minh City will step up food safety inspections ahead of the Lunar New Year, or Tet, and the Spring Festival season.

Schools in Ho Chi Minh City halt canteen meals after food safety scare

Many schools in HCM City have suspended canteen meals after a food supplier came under investigation for allegedly providing substandard food, affecting tens of thousands of pupils.

HCM City police seek owners of 32 pets rescued from dog and cat theft ring

Police in Ho Chi Minh City are seeking the owners of 32 pets rescued after officers dismantled a dog and cat theft and trafficking ring in the city.

Vietnamese State President chairs welcome ceremony for EC President

State President Luong Cuong hosted an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on January 29 morning for President of the European Council (EC) António Costa, who is on a two-day official visit to Vietnam.

Smart key wins top Vietnam traffic safety innovation prize

A smart motorcycle key that allows parents to control their children’s vehicle use has won first prize at the Vietnam Traffic Safety Innovation Awards 2025.

Hanoi issues urgent directive to prevent spread of Nipah virus

Hanoi has issued an urgent directive to tighten disease prevention measures, stepping up screening of arrivals at Noi Bai International Airport amid concerns over the Nipah virus.

Vietnam People’s Navy departs for MILAN 2026 exercise in India

Ship 17 of Naval Region 2 departed from HCM City on Wednesday to begin its voyage to participate in activities within the framework of the MILAN 2026 multilateral naval exercise.

Vietnam orders urgent measures to prevent Nipah virus outbreak

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has ordered urgent disease-control measures over fears of the spread of the highly lethal Nipah virus, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.

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