Chinese citizen saved from drowning on Ka Long border river
Border guards at the Mong Cai International Border Gate in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh rescued a Chinese citizen on April 15 afternoon after he was swept away by a strong current in the Ka Long border river.
State President calls for greater efforts to multiply good deeds
Since its launching in 2014, the programme has spotlighted more than 2,500 stories of individuals who have quietly done good deeds.
Vietnam-China youth seminar spotlights innovation, digital transformation
Vietnamese and Chinese youth delegates shared insights and best practices, fostering deeper friendship and cooperation between the two nations’ youth organisations in today’s dynamic era.
Vietnamese, Chinese youths gather in Ninh Binh for friendship meeting
Secretary of the Ninh Binh provincial Youth Union Trinh Nhu Lam underscored the shared commitment and role of both countries’ youth in nurturing the Vietnam-China traditional friendship and cooperation through meaningful and effective activities.
All makeshift housing projects in Tuyen Quang set for June launch
Secretary of the Tuyen Quang Provincial Party Committee Ha Thi Nga called for strong, timely, and effective leadership to ensure that construction of all remaining homes under the province’s housing improvement plan begins before June 30.
Ca Mau nears 78% completion of substandard housing elimination campaign
Ca Mau aims to finish 4,400 housing units for eligible beneficiaries by June 30.
PAPI Index 2024: Citizens concerned about corruption, optimistic on economy
Reflecting an improving national economy, the percentage of respondents rating their household’s economic situation as “poor” or “very poor” dropped to 10.2% in 2024 — the lowest since 2019.
Chinese professor gives advice to promote Vietnam’s prosperity in new era
A symposium themed “Vietnam's prosperity in the new era” was held by the Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi), creating a forum for academic and policy exchange, connecting experts, researchers, policymakers, and businesses to explore and discuss new economic models, structural reforms, and innovation-driven growth strategies, with the goal of advancing Vietnam toward sustainable and inclusive prosperity in the new era.
50 years of Vietnam-Mexico ties marked with enhanced media cooperation
During the trip, conducted as part of the activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam – Mexico diplomatic relations (May 19), the delegation had working sessions with President of Mexico's Club of Journalists Mouris Salloum George and Director of the Mexican Radio Institute (IMER)’s international radio Velia Perez Martínez, and visited the Vietnamese Embassy and representative offices in the country.
Government unveils plan to transform island districts into special zones
The proposal, grounded in extensive research, aims to eliminate the intermediate district level and re-arrange commune-level administrative units to form new communes, wards, and special zones.
📝OP-ED: Vietnam’s green rise ensures a just transition for everyone: UNDP Resident Representative
In Vietnam, the potential is enormous: investments in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure could generate up to half a million new jobs by 2030, especially in sectors such as solar power, energy efficiency, and clean transport.
Bunpimay get-together helps tighten bonds between Son La youths and Lao students
The event was organised as part of efforts to honour the close friendship between the two nations and to provide Lao students studying in Son La with a sense of cultural connection and celebration during the festive season.
Vietnamese, Chinese media giants announce strategic cooperation
Vietnam Television (VTV) and China Media Group (CMG) will collaborate on producing programmes on technology development, AI, and urban infrastructure as well as those reflecting significant political, cultural, and social milestones of both countries.
VNU, Tsinghua co-found Vietnam – China university network
A Vietnam-China university network, co-founded by Vietnam National University - Hanoi (VNU) and China’s Tsinghua University. aims to create a platform for higher education and scientific organisations in Vietnam and China to collaborate in research and to enhance the quality and effectiveness of education and training.
Vietnam eliminates over 195,000 substandard houses
Vietnam has so far replaced 195,068 makeshift and dilapidated houses, including 20,444 for people who rendered service to the revolution, 62,116 under two national target programmes, and 112,508 under the campaign on elimination of substandard houses.
Greetings extended to Khmer people in Can Tho on Chol Chnam Thmay festival
The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee on April 12 extended greetings and presented gifts to 50 Khmer ethnic households, including policy beneficiary families and those living in poverty, in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on the occasion of the 2025 Chol Chnam Thmay festival.
OVs in Canada look towards homeland
Over the past time, the Vietnamese Embassy in Canada has played a vital role in connecting the Vietnamese communities in Canada, helping them join hands to contribute to the overall development of their homeland.
16 Vietnamese repatriated through Quang Binh border after failed labour migration
!6 citizens left Vietnam between early 2023 and late 2024, flying to Thailand and Myanmar in search of employment opportunities. They then attempted to return to Vietnam due to low wages in their destination countries, expired temporary residence permits, and fear of penalties by local authorities..
Government leader extends New Year wishes to Khmer people
Despite ongoing challenges, with the Party’s direction aligning with the people’s aspirations, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed confidence that the Khmer community will continue to uphold their rich cultural traditions, patriotism and solidarity, contributing to building a prosperous, strong, democratic, equitable and civilised Vietnam.
HCM City makes strides in sustainable poverty reduction
HCM City reduced the number of poor and near-poor households by 69,914, or 2.7% of the total households during 2021-2025 period, said Nguyen Thi Hong Ha, Chief of the Office of the city’s Steering Committee for Sustainable Poverty Reduction.
