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

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

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

HCM City to welcome 1,000 Overseas Vietnamese for Tet reunion
Deputy PM inspects preparations for Glorious Spring Fair 2026
Agoda pledges to boost Vietnam’s tourism promotion abroad
Vietnam GameVerse 2026 brings Vietnamese games to global stage
Vietnam GameVerse 2026 brings Vietnamese games to global stage

VOV.VN - The Vietnam GameVerse 2026 themed “Do local, go global” was launched on January 29, highlighting the ambition to position Vietnamese games and brands more deeply in the international market.

Vietnam GameVerse 2026 brings Vietnamese games to global stage
“Global Learning City” title affirms Hanoi's knowledge vision
“Global Learning City” title affirms Hanoi's knowledge vision

The Hanoi People’s Committee held a ceremony on January 29 at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature) in Hanoi to receive UNESCO’s recognition of the capital as a member of the Global Network of Learning Cities.

“Global Learning City” title affirms Hanoi's knowledge vision
Vietnam intensifies fight against deepfake-powered online scams
Vietnam intensifies fight against deepfake-powered online scams

Vietnamese authorities and cybersecurity experts have warned that online scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with criminals now using deepfake technology to impersonate individuals and organisations, making fraud far more difficult to detect.

Vietnam intensifies fight against deepfake-powered online scams
Experts warn of younger stroke cases in Vietnam
Experts warn of younger stroke cases in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Stroke cases in Vietnam are showing signs of getting younger, while most patients still arrive at hospitals too late to benefit from timely treatment, health experts said at the Da Nang Hospital International Scientific Conference 2026 on January 29.

Experts warn of younger stroke cases in Vietnam
Vietnam works closely with WHO to guard against Nipah virus
Vietnam works closely with WHO to guard against Nipah virus

VOV.VN - Vietnam is working closely with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and international partners to strengthen preparedness and prevent the possible spread of the Nipah virus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Vietnam works closely with WHO to guard against Nipah virus
Vietnam dismantles US$12 mln Cambodia-based online fraud ring
Vietnam dismantles US$12 mln Cambodia-based online fraud ring

VOV.VN - Vietnamese police have dismantled a Cambodia-based cyber fraud network that allegedly swindled more than VND300 billion (around US$12 million) from thousands of victims nationwide, authorities said.

Vietnam dismantles US$12 mln Cambodia-based online fraud ring
Emulation movements must engage entire population, deliver shared benefits: PM
Emulation movements must engage entire population, deliver shared benefits: PM

Emulation movements must draw the participation of the entire population and ensure that all benefit from their outcomes, helping to improve people’s happiness and well-being, and contributing to the building of a strong, prosperous, humane and peaceful country which firmly advances toward socialism.

Emulation movements must engage entire population, deliver shared benefits: PM
Food safety tightened, waste backlogs banned ahead of Lunar New Year
Food safety tightened, waste backlogs banned ahead of Lunar New Year

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) has ordered nationwide measures to tighten food safety controls, stabilise prices and prevent garbage backlogs ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet), citing rising consumption and environmental risks during the holiday period.

Food safety tightened, waste backlogs banned ahead of Lunar New Year
Ho Chi Minh’s legacy in Biskra, a symbol of Vietnam–Algeria ties
Ho Chi Minh’s legacy in Biskra, a symbol of Vietnam–Algeria ties

The historic Trans Atlantic Hotel, now known as the AN Hotel in Biskra province in southern Algeria is a place closely associated with President Ho Chi Minh’s journey to France in 1946.

Ho Chi Minh’s legacy in Biskra, a symbol of Vietnam–Algeria ties
Military pilot discharged from hospital after training jet crash
Military pilot discharged from hospital after training jet crash

VOV.VN - A military pilot has been discharged from hospital after suffering an injury in a training aircraft crash in central Vietnam, hospital officials said on January 29.

Military pilot discharged from hospital after training jet crash
New cold spell to hit Vietnam on Jan. 30. chilly conditions expected
New cold spell to hit Vietnam on Jan. 30. chilly conditions expected

VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam is expected to be affected by a new cold spell from around January 30, causing temperatures to drop by several degrees compared with previous days, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

New cold spell to hit Vietnam on Jan. 30. chilly conditions expected
International scientific conference draws 2,000 doctors and experts in Da Nang
International scientific conference draws 2,000 doctors and experts in Da Nang

VOV.VN - Da Nang Hospital is hosting the International Scientific Conference 2026 from January 28 to 30, aiming to expand academic exchange at the regional and international levels.

International scientific conference draws 2,000 doctors and experts in Da Nang
Deputy PM urges strengthening management, oversight in combating IUU fishing
Deputy PM urges strengthening management, oversight in combating IUU fishing

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, who heads the National Steering Committee on Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, has chaired the committee’s 30th meeting during which he called for the improvement of the institutional framework, and strengthened management in the fight against IUU fishing.

Deputy PM urges strengthening management, oversight in combating IUU fishing
Military aircraft crashes in Dak Lak mountainous area, pilot remains safe
Military aircraft crashes in Dak Lak mountainous area, pilot remains safe

A military aircraft crashed in the mountainous area between Hoa Xuan commune and Dong Hoa ward in the central province of Dak Lak (formerly Dong Hoa district, Phu Yen province) on January 28.

Military aircraft crashes in Dak Lak mountainous area, pilot remains safe
Nipah virus surveillance tightened at border gates
Nipah virus surveillance tightened at border gates

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has issued an urgent request to strengthen surveillance and prevention measures against the Nipah virus at border gates, healthcare facilities and in the community, amid developments related to the disease in India.

Nipah virus surveillance tightened at border gates
Da Nang, Daegu police strengthen public security cooperation
Da Nang, Daegu police strengthen public security cooperation

VOV.VN - Da Nang City of Vietnam and Daegu Metropolitan City of the Republic of Korea (RoK) have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in ensuring public security and order, citizen protection and combating transnational crime.

Da Nang, Daegu police strengthen public security cooperation
Statue of Cuban national hero José Martí inaugurated in Ho Chi Minh City
Statue of Cuban national hero José Martí inaugurated in Ho Chi Minh City

The Cuban Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on January 27 solemnly held a ceremony to inaugurate a bust of Cuban national hero José Martí in its campus, marking the 173rd anniversary of his birth (January 28, 1853 – 2026).

Statue of Cuban national hero José Martí inaugurated in Ho Chi Minh City
PM praises growing maturity, resilience of Quang Ninh public servants
PM praises growing maturity, resilience of Quang Ninh public servants

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 27 visited and offered encouragement to officials and employees at the Quang Ninh Public Administration Service Centre.

PM praises growing maturity, resilience of Quang Ninh public servants
Health Ministry issues urgent notice over risk of Nipah virus
Health Ministry issues urgent notice over risk of Nipah virus

VOV.VN - The Department of Medical Services Administration under the Ministry of Health issued an urgent notice late on January 27 in response to the risk of the Nipah virus entering Vietnam, requesting healthcare facilities nationwide to strengthen proactive disease prevention and control measures.

Health Ministry issues urgent notice over risk of Nipah virus
Vietnam recalls infant formula suspected of cereulide contamination
Vietnam recalls infant formula suspected of cereulide contamination

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Food Safety Authority (VFA) has issued an urgent warning and ordered the recall of five batches of infant formula products suspected of contamination with cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus that can pose serious health risks to children.

Vietnam recalls infant formula suspected of cereulide contamination
New Zealand delivers aid to storm-affected families in Lang Son
New Zealand delivers aid to storm-affected families in Lang Son

The New Zealand Embassy in Vietnam and World Vision International in Vietnam (WVIV), in coordination with the Lang Son Red Cross Society, on January 26 organised a programme to distribute aid to households affected by storms in Trang Dinh commune.

New Zealand delivers aid to storm-affected families in Lang Son
Two foreigners nabbed in VND300 million Da Nang burglary
Two foreigners nabbed in VND300 million Da Nang burglary

VOV.VN - Da Nang Police have arrested two foreign nationals in connection with a burglary in which about VND300 million (approximately US$12,000) worth of property was stolen from a residential house,

Two foreigners nabbed in VND300 million Da Nang burglary
UNFPA Regional Director concludes visit to Vietnam
UNFPA Regional Director concludes visit to Vietnam

VOV.VN - UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, on January 27 concluded an official visit to Vietnam by Dr. Aleksandar (Sasha) Bodiroza, Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific ad interim.

UNFPA Regional Director concludes visit to Vietnam
Nipah outbreak risk in Vietnam low, but vigilance still needed: experts
Nipah outbreak risk in Vietnam low, but vigilance still needed: experts

VOV.VN - Vietnamese health experts say the likelihood of a large-scale Nipah outbreak remains low following reports of infections in India, but stress that vigilance and basic preventive measures are still essential.

Nipah outbreak risk in Vietnam low, but vigilance still needed: experts
49th ship of Southeast Asian, Japanese youth sets sail from Tokyo
49th ship of Southeast Asian, Japanese youth sets sail from Tokyo

The 49th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) officially departed Tokyo on January 26, marking the start of a friendship voyage to several Southeast Asian countries aimed at promoting mutual understanding and international cooperation among young people.

49th ship of Southeast Asian, Japanese youth sets sail from Tokyo
Dense fog disrupts flights at Noi Bai International Airport
Dense fog disrupts flights at Noi Bai International Airport

VOV.VN - Several flights were disrupted at Noi Bai International Airport on January 27 as dense fog and low cloud cover reduced visibility, affecting take-offs and landings.

Dense fog disrupts flights at Noi Bai International Airport
Homeland Spring 2026 underscores unity and aspirations of OVs
Homeland Spring 2026 underscores unity and aspirations of OVs

The Homeland Spring 2026 programme is set to take place from February 6–9 in Hanoi and Ninh Binh, featuring a wide range of meaningful activities rich in national cultural identity and reflecting Vietnam’s vision and development aspirations in a new era.

Homeland Spring 2026 underscores unity and aspirations of OVs
Hanoi proposes major urban restructuring, relocation of inner-city residents
Hanoi proposes major urban restructuring, relocation of inner-city residents

VOV.VN - Hanoi has proposed a large-scale urban restructuring plan that would see more than 860,000 residents relocated from the city’s inner areas between 2026 and 2045, as the capital city seeks to ease infrastructure bottlenecks, reduce environmental pressure and improve living standards.

Hanoi proposes major urban restructuring, relocation of inner-city residents
Ho Chi Minh City steps up IUU fishing crackdown
Ho Chi Minh City steps up IUU fishing crackdown

Ho Chi Minh City has intensified efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, tightening accountability and calling for the thorough handling of violations as part of efforts to have the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning against Vietnam’s seafood sector lifted.

Ho Chi Minh City steps up IUU fishing crackdown
Air pollution worsens, residents advised to limit outdoor activities
Air pollution worsens, residents advised to limit outdoor activities

VOV.VN - Several northern provinces of Vietnam recorded hazardous air quality levels on January 27, prompting authorities to advise residents to limit outdoor activities as fine particulate pollution worsened, according to environmental monitoring agencies.

Air pollution worsens, residents advised to limit outdoor activities