VOV.VN- Northern Vietnam is expected to be affected by a strong northeast monsoon from late January 20 through January 21, bringing rain and a sharp drop in temperatures, with the risk of severe cold and extreme cold conditions in the comming days, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam prepares for the opening of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party, members of the Khmer ethnic community and Theravada Buddhist monks in Vinh Long province have expressed strong confidence and expectations for the country’s next development phase.

Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hue city Nguyen Khac Toan on January 15 granted in-principle approval to an investment project to build Wharf No.6 at Chan May Port in the Chan May – Lang Co Economic Zone.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese community in Laos is closely following preparations for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, viewing the event as a key political milestone and expressing strong confidence in the country’s reform path and future development.

Doctors at Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City have successfully saved a newborn in an exceptionally rare medical case, in which the birth of the second twin was delayed by eight weeks after the first twin was lost mid-pregnancy.

VOV.VN - Prolonged cold spells affecting large parts of Vietnam have raised growing concerns over public health, with hospitals reporting a sharp rise in stroke admissions during colder days.

Ahead of the 14th National Party Congress, Hanoi is implementing a citywide campaign of communications, visual displays, and cultural-artistic events, contributing to creating a joyful atmosphere that resonates widely among the capital’s residents.

The 108 Military Central Hospital in Hanoi on January 12 announced it had successfully performed a multi-organ transplant from a brain-dead donor, a healthcare worker, marking another milestone in Vietnam’s transplant medicine.

VOV.VN - The People’s Committee of Hoa My commune in Dak Lak province on January 14 announced it is seeking the lawful owner of eight turtles found by a local resident and currently managed by the Tay Hoa Forest Protection Unit.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese leading technology group FPT Corporation has officially launched FPT Israel, aiming to create an innovation and technology hub and deepen technological cooperation between Vietnam and Israel.

VOV.VN - A forum on linking Vietnamese gas companies with the global energy supply chain was jointly held in Hanoi on January 14, by Dai Doan Ket (Great Solidarity) Newspaper and its partners.

VOV.VN - Four people were killed and six others injured in a multi-vehicle crash on an expressway in Vietnam’s central Thanh Hoa province early on January 14, according to police.

As Vietnam intensifies nationwide efforts to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and secure the removal of the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning on its seafood exports, fishing ports in the southern province of Vinh Long have stepped up management and oversight of fishing activities.

VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam is expected to experience a strong cold spell, which will persist for several days, with mountain areas facing severe cold, according to the national weather bureau.

The Central Executive Board of Hoa Hao Buddhist Sangha held a ceremony in the southern province of An Giang on January 13, marking the 106th birth anniversary of Huynh Phu So, the founder of Hoa Hao Buddhism.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for accelerated efforts to remediate land contaminated by bombs and mines left from past wars, aiming to complete cleanup nationwide by 2045.

VOV.VN - Vietnam ranked 38th worldwide in artificial intelligence diffusion, according to the AI Diffusion Report 2025 published by the Microsoft AI Economy Institute (AIEI).

VOV.VN - Hanoi’s AI-powered traffic camera system has detected 6,351 traffic violations eligible for automated penalties after one month of operation, the city’s Traffic Police Department said on January 13.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s information systems faced an estimated 552,000 cyberattacks in 2025, down 19.38% compared to 2024, according to statistics from the National Cybersecurity Association.

The Au Lac Grand Prize has been launched to recognise artificial intelligence (AI) products and solutions developed and mastered by Vietnamese innovators that deliver strong and lasting socio-economic impact.

The “Quang Trung Campaign” to rebuild homes for flood-affected residents in the central province of Khanh Hoa has been completed. From lowlands to mountainous areas, from rural communities to urban centres, houses that were once swept away or collapsed by floods have now been rebuilt to be solid and durable.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is moving decisively from a healthcare model centred on treatment to one prioritising disease prevention, laying the foundation for a more sustainable system as the country enters a new development phase from 2026 to 2030.

The Ministry of Health on January 12 conducted a medical services drill at the National Convention Centre to ensure health and medical preparedness for the coming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A cake making programme for the poor in the lead up to the Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet) will be launched in Hanoi in early February to promote solidarity and compassion within the community.

More than 8 million students, teachers and parents nationwide have gained essential knowledge and skills on online safety through training programmes, extracurricular activities and innovative learning formats under the “Not Alone – Together for Online Safety” Campaign.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) is building a global network of Vietnamese AI experts to attract and connect highly skilled artificial intelligence professionals at home and abroad, thereby strengthening the country’s strategic human resources for AI development and application.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese police on January 12 returned a fugitive Chinese national wanted internationally to Chinese authorities at Thanh Thuy International Border Gate, Tuyen Quang province.

Nearly 19 million passenger trips were recorded on Metro Line No 1 linking Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien in its first year of operation, a figure that has brought joy and a significant boost to public transport in Vietnam’s most populous city.

VOV.VN - Cold weather continues across much of northern Vietnam on January 12, keeping overnight and early-morning temperatures low, while daytime conditions remain largely sunny.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will begin enforcing mandatory emissions inspections for motorcycles and mopeds from June 30, 2026, under a new regulation issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.