Việt Nam News

An estimated 7 million Vietnamese are currently living with diabetes, but about 50 per cent remain undiagnosed, a dangerous gap that is fuelling serious, preventable complications and increasing the burden on the healthcare system.

Following the administrative merger of the former Bình Dương and Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu provinces, the city is stepping up efforts to unlock the combined potential of the three areas and build a dynamic, globally connected startup ecosystem.

This breakthrough offers a safer, more effective solution for diagnosing complex bone lesions that were once considered too difficult or high-risk to access.

Police raided two sites, seizing hundreds of gas canisters and arresting eight people linked to an extensive black-market operation that reportedly generated hundreds of billions of đồng in illicit profits.

Previous reports indicated that SpaceX is planning to invest around US$1.5 billion in Việt Nam to roll out the Starlink network. The goal is to bring high-speed internet access to all areas of the country, especially underserved remote, border, and island communities where traditional infrastructure remains limited.

Beth Bechdol, FAO Deputy Director-General, praised Việt Nam's remarkable achievements in agricultural development, especially its OCOP programme

Literature maintained a stable distribution with no perfect scores this year, compared to two in 2024. The average score was 6.04, with strong results in Nghệ An, Hà Nội and Thanh Hóa.

Đồng Nai Province launched emergency repair efforts after a landslide hit a key section of Provincial Road 755B in Phước Sơn Commune.

Nearly 250 young doctors have been sent to commune and ward health stations in HCM City this year as part of the city’s medical internship programme, according to its Department of Health.

The initiative aims to provide citizens with round-the-clock access to information and administrative services, accessible from anywhere.

With its practical experience, Việt Nam is emerging as a bright spot in promoting South-South cooperation, sharing approaches, technologies and policies to enhance the value of rural products.

The HCM City police have busted a major gang illegally trading nitrous oxide, commonly known as "laughing gas," seizing hundreds of cylinders of the gas and arresting eight people.

Việt Nam's Health Ministry has ordered tighter control over pharmaceutical ingredients after uncovering violations linked to illegal health product manufacturing.

A former director of Việt Nam’s Food Administration has been charged in two major corruption cases tied to fake health supplement approvals and widespread bribery involving ministry officials and business leaders.

Khánh Hòa Province is carrying out a 50-day intensive campaign to grant level-2 electronic identification to expats.

Khánh Hòa Province is expanding its grape farming area, applying advanced technology, and strengthening the production–processing–consumption chain, with a focus on export markets and sustainable development.

Over the past decade, Hà Nội has written a success story through the New Rural Development Programme, turning rural areas into livable, sustainable communities where tradition meets innovation.

Among the 238 people being treated, 21 were completely illiterate, most of whom were members of ethnic communities with difficult circumstances.