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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.