VOV.VN - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has provided emergency support to central Nghe An province with 5,000 Aquatabs water purification tablets and 400 clean water storage bags to aid in the prevention of post-flood disease outbreaks.

Hanoi has approved a comprehensive plan to restore the environmental quality and develop four major urban rivers – the To Lich, Kim Nguu, Lu, and Set reverine environments.

Children are now eligible for health insurance coverage for medical examinations and treatments related to refractive errors and strabismus (crossed eyes), thanks to new regulations under the revised Law on Health Insurance.

Hanoi has launched an ambitious plan to curb plastic waste, aiming for a cleaner environment and better public health.

VOV.VN - The Military Command of southern Dong Nai province, in coordination with relevant agencies, received 85 Vietnamese nationals repatriated by Cambodian authorities via the Hoa Lu International Border Gate on July 30.

VOV.VN - The Department of Overseas Labor (DOLAB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), officially launched the DOLAB–JICA overseas employment application system (DJ Application) on July 30.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is stepping up efforts to promote a sustainable, inclusive care economy across ASEAN, reaffirming its commitment to labor cooperation and regional integration amid global uncertainties.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City air route, operated between Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports, consistently ranks among the top 10 busiest domestic air routes in the world, according to a recent report released by Noi Bai International Airport.

VOV.VN - More than 100 speakers alongside hundreds of hospital managers and health professionals from 15 countries and territories will discuss hospital management and health innovation at the 2025 Hospital Management Asia (HMA) Conference in Ho Chi Minh City on September 10-11.

Ho Chi Minh City is ramping up efforts to make its public transport system greener, with a plan to convert 100% of its buses to electric or green energy by 2030. The initiative is part of a broader roadmap to curb emissions and promote sustainable urban transport.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Ly Duc Trung has visited TytoCare, a leading Israeli telemedicine company based in Netanya, to explore potential cooperation in digital healthcare solutions.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced substantial prize money for its “Happy Vietnam 2025” award, an annual human rights media contest, with the grand prize reaching VND50 million (over US$1,900).

The Vietnamese Consulate General in Khon Kaen and the Vietnamese community there held an incense offering ceremony at the Overseas Vietnamese Martyrs’ Memorial in Udon Thani, Thailand, on the occasion of 78th War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day (July 27, 1947 – 2025).

The Hanoi People’s Council has approved a resolution outlining a list of underground work sites that are encouraged for investment and construction in the city.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has officially announced its delegation of 16 exceptional young representatives who will participate in the 49th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) in 2026, one of the region’s most prestigious international youth exchange programmes.

VOV.VN - All 36 Vietnamese students of various grades have won prizes at the 2025 World Mathematics Invitational (WMI) held in Bangkok, Thailand, from July 25 to 29.

Solutions such as digital identification, electronic authentication, and biometric technology have proven effective at airports, helping passengers shorten procedures, reduce congestion, and enhance flight experience, the Police Department for Administrative Management of Social Order (C06) said on July 28.

VOV.VN - A dedicated alliance of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) is set to make its debut in Vietnam this August during the country’s first-ever National KOL Conference, according to the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA).

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga on July 28 (local time) visited the family of Jacques Savary in Switzerland’s Vevey, who has made substantial contributions to the healthcare sector and communities in Vietnam’s Can Tho city.

The Vietnamese Veterans’ Association in Germany held a tribute ceremony in Berlin on July 27 to honour Vietnamese war heroes and invalids, marking the 78th anniversary of the War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day (July 27).

An archival exhibition titled “Autumn of Independence and Aspiration for Prosperity” will be held at the National Library of Vietnam from August 12 to September 18, marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

VOV.VN - A widespread heatwave continues to affect Northern Vietnam and is expanding into parts of the Central region on July 29, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - Visitors and locals in Nha Trang enjoyed a rare spectacle on July 28 as a whale was seen feeding near Mun Island in Nha Trang Bay, southcentral Khanh Hoa province, marking the second such sighting in just one week.

Vietnam has made tremendous progress in combating human trafficking in recent years, Chief of Mission of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Vietnam Kendra Rinas has stated.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Quang Ninh province, in coordination with local authorities and the families of the victims, held a solemn requiem on July 28 for 39 people who lost their lives in the recent tragic capsizing of the Vinh Xanh 58 (Wonder Sea) tourist boat on Ha Long Bay.

VOV.VN - Dengue fever cases in the capital city of Hanoi have doubled in the past week, raising concerns of a broader outbreak as Vietnam enters peak transmission season.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the United States are continuing their daily efforts to recover the remains of American soldiers listed as Missing in Action (MIA) during the Vietnam War and bring them home.

An online training course for Vietnamese language teachers abroad opened on July 26, aiming to equip them with effective, accessible methods and materials to help younger generations preserve their mother tongue and cultural identity.

VOV.VN - Authorities in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong on July 27 culled a herd of pigs infected with African swine fever (ASF) in village 5 of Bao Lam 1 commune.

The capital city of Hanoi is ramping up efforts to prepare for its urban railway projects whose construction is slated to begin this year.