The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) will take over the responsibility for driving test assessments and the issuance of new and renewed driving licences from the Ministry of Transport (MoT) starting February 19, authorities announced.

As many as 8,928 blood units were donated during the Xuan hong (Red spring) blood donation festival that ran from February 8 to 16 at the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT).

The Vietnam game festival – Vietnam GameVerse 2025 will feature tech giant Apple along with Beta and Google which already joined the 2024 edition, according to Le Quang Tu Do, director of the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 266/QD-TTg, approving the implementation plan for the Global Coal-to-Clean Energy Transition Statement. The plan aligns with Vietnam’s commitment to low-carbon development and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

VOV.VN - The northern mountainous province of Cao Bang has reported approximately 2,000 measles cases over the past three months, with no severe cases or fatalities, according to the provincial Centre for Disease Control (CDC).

Hanoi has officially installed over 600 surveillance camera clusters on its roads to control traffic violations round the clock, according to the municipal Division of Traffic Police.

An estimated 3,000 people in the Mekong Delta region have received free medical check-ups, medication, and treatment from February 16-19 through an international public healthcare collaboration programme.

Motorbikes are expected to continue to be the preferred mode of transport for the majority of Vietnam’s population, but experts are raising concerns over the high accident risks associated with them.

VOV.VN - The Investigation Security Agency of Lang Son provincial police on February 17 announced the temporary detention of To Minh Hieu (born 1997), residing in Dong Dang town, Cao Loc district, Lang Son province, for organizing illegal border crossings for others.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chaired a meeting on February 17 to discuss a draft decree aimed at enhancing the management and protection of endangered wildlife species, reinforcing international conservation efforts.

Vietnam is placing great importance on developing the digital technology industry, given its significant contributions to the country’s economy.

Ho Chi Minh City will establish an international-standard high-tech skills training centre to improve the qualifications of Vietnamese workers.

The suspicions of two drivers have led to the arrest and prosecution of two South African nationals on drug-related charges, Ho Chi Minh City’s police have announced.

VOV.VN - A cold air mass has begun affecting the mountainous areas of northeastern Vietnam as of February 16, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

The Ministry of Public Security has labelled “Boat People SOS” (BPSOS) based in the US as a terrorism-linked organisation.

VOV.VN - Police in Thanh Hoa province have dismantled a large-scale investment fraud ring that operated an illegal stock trading platform, built a multi-level marketing network, and used social media platforms to swindle victims out of over VND200 billion nationwide.

Representatives of the Can Tho city People’s Committee had a working session with a delegation of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on February 13 to discuss a project on developing transport network in adaptation to climate change in the Mekong Delta locality.

VOV.VN - As part of the 2025 Spring Festival, taking place from February 8 to 16, many young couples celebrated Valentine’s Day in a meaningful way by donating blood, spreading love and compassion.

The Ministry of National Defence has reported that a soldier died from septic shock caused by a severe meningococcal infection while seven other soldiers, who had been in direct contact with the deceased, have been isolated due to this infectious disease.

As many as 163 buildings in Vietnam were certified as green in 2024, doubling the number of the previous year, according to the recently released Vietnam Green Building Market Overview 2024.

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.

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).

VOV.VN - XQ Da Lat Embroidery Gallery, located on Mai Anh Dao street in the Central Highlands city of Da Lat, was burnt down on February 14.

VOV.VN - Vietnam continues to make it easier for foreigner nationals to enter, exit, and reside in the country, contributing to the growth of the tourism sector and overall socio-economic development, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang stated.

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Bui Hoang Phuong led a Vietnamese delegation to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris from February 10-11, reaffirming Vietnam’s commitment to AI application to socio-economic development and international collaboration in this field.

As Vietnam moves forward with reviving its Ninh Thuan nuclear power project, international cooperation is crucial in ensuring nuclear security and safety.

VOV.VN - The Criminal Police Department of Ha Tinh province, in coordination with Philippine authorities, has dismantled a cross-border fraud ring worth hundreds of billions of VND, arresting 56 suspects.

VOV.VN - The French Ambassador to Vietnam has reaffirmed France’s commitment to augmenting scientific research cooperation with Vietnam, particularly in marine science and human resource training.

The media plays a pivotal role in deepening Vietnam-Indonesia ties, fostering cooperation, and driving mutual growth, Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong remarked at the 2025 press gathering attended by over 20 leading Indonesian media outlets.

Vietnam remains committed to working with the international community to further promote gender equality and empower women to unlock their full potential and turn aspirations and ambitions into reality, said Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN).