VOV.VN - The People’s Court of Dong Nai province on September 24 sentenced Hoang Minh Hai, a local resident, to death for leading a drug trafficking ring operating across several southern provinces and cities.

Vietnam has joined international conventions, treaties and global partnerships to realise the goals of the Kunming Biodiversity Framework, aiming to halt biodiversity loss and restore ecosystems, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Quoc Tri.

VOV.VN - While super typhoon Ragasa is losing its strength, a tropical storm has formed in the waters of the Philippines and is likely to head toward central Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Super Typhoon Ragasa has weakened after several hours of intense activity over the East Sea but remains a powerful storm and is expected to make landfall along the northern coastal provinces of Vietnam on September 25.

Processing time for visa exemption certificates at Vietnamese representative offices abroad is shortened from two working days to one.

The central province of Lam Dong has launched an intensive inspection campaign targeting 12 businesses and facilities involved in purchasing, processing, and exporting seafood to European markets as part of the ongoing nationwide efforts to have the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing removed.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has set a firm goal to remove the European Union’s “yellow card” warning on Vietnam’s seafood sector within 2025, aiming to ensure sustainable outcomes that protect national sovereignty, boost socio-economic development, and strengthen Vietnam’s international standing.

VOV.VN - With super Typhoon Ragasa approaching the East Sea and winds gusting up to 270 kph, Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet have announced flight adjustments, including cancellations and reroutes to safeguard passengers.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has highlighted the long-standing friendship between Vietnam and Armenia, urging stronger cooperation in education and technology at the Armenia-Vietnam Edtech Summit.

VOV.VN - The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on September 23 to ramp up cooperation in urban development, construction, infrastructure, and transport.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has nine scientists ranked among the world’s top 10,000 and about 70 scientists listed in the top 100,000 most cited researchers globally in 2025, according to a list recently released by academic publishing company Elsevier.

VOV.VN - Cisco, a global leader in networking and cybersecurity, has launched the 5G Routed Optical Networking Lab (5G RON) in Hanoi to support Vietnam’s digital transformation and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).

VOV.VN - Ragasa, the ninth storm to hit the East Sea this year, is likely to weaken before entering the Gulf of Tonkin, but the typhoon still poses major risks with strong winds, high waves, and heavy rainfall forecast for northern and north-central Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Meteorologists forecast that super typhoon Ragasa, currently raging in the East Sea with winds exceeding 200kmh, is likely to weaken before making landfall in Vietnam due to unfavourable conditions.

VOV.VN - Anti-submarine frigate HMS Richmond of the British Royal Navy docked at Nha Rong Wharf, Ho Chi Minh City, on September 22, beginning a goodwill visit to the city.

Six wild animals were reintroduced to their natural habitat on September 21 by the centre for elephant conservation, animal rescue and forest protection management under the Department of Agriculture and Environment in central Dak Lak province.

VOV.VN - Pham Doan Minh Khue, a tenth-grade student from Da Nang City, Vietnam, has won second prize at the Universal Postal Union (UPU)’s 54th international letter writing competition, recently held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

VOV.VN - The Prime Minister has requested an early, decisive, and vigilant response, with no room for complacency, and full preparation for the worst-case scenario in order to safeguard the lives and property of the people ahead of super typhoon Ragasa.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has requested that the Departments of Education and Training of a certain number of provinces and cities develop a scenario for temporary school closures before super typhoon Ragasa makes landfall.

VOV.VN - Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has been recognised by the Asian Records Organisation (ABR) as the first hospital in Asia to develop a lab-in-a-lab system for gamete manipulation and embryo culture in the in-vitro fertilization field.

The Government has issued Decree No. 249/2025/ND-CP, setting out mechanisms and policies to attract experts in the fields of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

The Ministry of Health (MoH) recently held a meeting of the appraisal council in Hanoi to consider the proposal from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), seeking recognition of its international hospital quality standards in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Super typhoon Ragasa is currently moving into the East Sea and is expected to directly impact northern Vietnam in the coming days, reported the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Typhoon Ragasa is continuing to strengthen and moving quickly into the East Sea, becoming the ninth storm of the year, and is forecast to directly affect northern Vietnam on September 25-26.

A fortnight-long online course methods of teaching Vietnamese to overseas children closed on September 20.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Students’ Association in Italy (ASVI) on September 19 signed a memorandum of understanding with the Italy-Vietnam Foundation (FIV) and Welcome Association Italy (WAI) to strengthen connections with local organizations and businesses and provide practical opportunities and benefits for the Vietnamese student community in Italy.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is set to release an updated national AI strategy and AI Law by the end of 2025, establishing a legal framework and national vision while positioning AI as a core intelligence infrastructure for the country, serving the people and enhancing national competitiveness.

The People’s Committee of Quang Tri, in collaboration with the US Army Pacific, held on September 19 the closing ceremony of the 2025 Pacific Partnership Programme in Nam Dong Ha ward.

The nationwide campaign “Toi yeu To quoc toi” (I Love My Fatherland) has created a strong social impact, recording more than 1.1 billion reaches and interactions across digital platforms.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese scientists have highlighted the pivotal role of fundamental research in shaping strategic technologies, strengthening innovation, and supporting sustainable national development, thereby earning international recognition at the 38th IAAS Assembly.