VOV.VN - Strengthening epidemiological surveillance, vaccine development, and response to both existing and emerging diseases are key areas of cooperation outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on August 1 in Ho Chi Minh City between the Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City and Japan’s Nagasaki University.

Quang Ninh province is working with the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology’s Institute of Earth Sciences (IES) to study the installation of an early warning system for thunderstorms, heavy rains, and dangerous sea waves in Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bays following the tragic Vinh Xanh 58 tourist boat capsizing.

VOV.VN - Heavy rain over the pát 12 hours has triggered devastating flash floods and landslides across several areas of northern Dien Bien province, leaving at least three people dead, two injured and eight missing, and dozens of villages cut off, according to initial reports from local authorities.

VOV.VN - Experts from the PeaceTrees Vietnam Project, in coordination with the Quang Tri Provincial Military Command, on July 30 carried out the disposal of a wartime bomb weighing over 200kg at the construction site of the new Terminal T2 of Dong Hoi airport.

Ho Chi Minh City will launch 27 new electric bus routes on August 1, as part of a wider rollout of 35 subsidised routes operated by Phuong Trang - FUTA Bus Lines.

The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee issued a plan launching a widespread political campaign themed “Be Proud of Vietnam” running from August 1 to September 2, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945-2025), and National Day (September 2, 1945-2025).

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has called on administrations at all levels, sectors, communities, and every citizen to unite, raise awareness, take proactive action, and coordinate closely in the fight against human trafficking, contributing to the building of a disciplined and orderly society.

The ASEAN Working Group on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and Wildlife Enforcement (AWG CITES and WE) held the 20th meeting in Hanoi on July 31.

VOV.VN - The International Fire Safety, Rescue, Security Exhibition in Vietnam is scheduled to take place from August 14 to 16, 2025, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, according to a press conference on July 31.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese team have delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship, taking home a gold and a bronze, at an awards ceremony held in Orlando, Florida (USA), on July 30.

VOV.VN - Border guards of northern mountainous Cao Bang province have launched criminal proceedings against eight Vietnamese individuals for organising the illegal exit of Chinese nationals.

VOV.VN - Policymakers, scientists, and environmental experts attended a workshop in Hanoi on July 31, focused on enhancing the management of invasive alien species in Vietnam.

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).