A total of 353 malaria cases were reported in Vietnam in 2024, marking a year-on-year decrease of 21%, according to the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam's chemical-pharmaceutical industry is expected to achieve an annual growth rate of 8-11% by 2045, according to the newly-approved programme on the industry’s development until 2030, with a vision to 2045.

Professor Tran Xuan Bach at Vietnam National University, Hanoi, has been appointed as a member of the Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) of the Pandemic Fund operated by the World Bank Group (WB) and the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Vietnamese and Thai businesses explored trade and investment opportunities at an industrial trade exchange event in Ho Chi Minh City on February 13.

The Republic of Korea (RoK) is one of the most important partners of the southern province of Binh Duong in its economic development strategy and investment attraction, said Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Vo Van Minh.

Authorities of the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang held a working session with a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam on February 13 to discuss a project on the upgrade and expansion of National Highway 61C linking Can Tho city with Hau Giang.

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s girl group 2NE1 will hold two concerts on February 15-16 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The ongoing state apparatus restructuring will not affect Vietnam’s business and investment environment, affirmed Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.

By promoting MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) tourism, Ho Chi Minh City looks to establish itself as an international destination attracting a large number of tourists from both domestic and international markets.

Party General Secretary To Lam hosted a reception for visiting Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane in Hanoi on February 13.