VOV.VN - On April 4, the Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health reported that 53 out of 54 provinces and cities nationwide had conducted the measles vaccination campaign, vaccinating 762,320 out of 800,719 target individuals, achieving 95.2% coverage and meeting the campaign goal.

A seminar was held in Hanoi on April 4 to discuss contributions of Vietnamese women to the exchange and development of Buddhism in Asia, attracting a large number of scholars, researchers, and Buddhist monks, nuns, and followers.

A national consultation workshop to address rehabilitation and psychosocial support for landmine victims and persons with disabilities convened in Hanoi on April 4, as part of a broader project to enhance support for landmine survivors across ASEAN member states.

A ceremony was held at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi on April 3 to receive valuable artefacts and documents related to President Ho Chi Minh from the family of late Pham Van Cong, a former resident in New Caledonia, France.

VOV.VN - As of March 31, a total of 24,425 of children aged between six and nine in Hanoi have been vaccinated against measles, meeting 97% of the target, according to the capital’s Department of Health.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Department of Disease Control under the Ministry of Health has said it is verifying information about cases of an unknown illness in Russia to proactively respond to potential transmission risks and protect public health.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the Ministry of Public Security to intensify its crackdown on cybercrime, particularly fraud, given an ongoing restructuring of local police forces.

VOV.VN - A 226-kg bomb left over from the war was safely deactivated by the military command and sappers in the central province of Nghe An on April 3.

Myanmar’s Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief, and Resettlement on April 3 held a working session with the Vietnamese rescue delegation to exchange information and formulate plans for the next phase of earthquake-related search and rescue operations in the disaster-hit nation.

A Vietnam – Belgium symposium was held at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) on April 3, advancing road safety initiatives through virtual learning and research.

VOV.VN - The northern region of Vietnam is experiencing a slight temperature increase on April 4 before a cold front is expected to arrive on April 5, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - Maternal deaths have fallen more than fivefold, while child mortality rates have also dropped substantially in Vietnam, showing the country's determination to improve maternal and child healthcare.

Vietnam has intensified its crackdown on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, launching 39 criminal cases across the country as part of a broader effort to enhance fisheries management and promote sustainable development.

VOV.VN - Hanoi enhances cooperation with Australian localities through meetings with local aurthorites and an investment, trade, and tourism promotion conference in Sydney.

The Minister of Public Security and the Chairpersons of People’s Committees in provinces and centrally-run cities have been asked to enhance fire prevention and control efforts under the Prime Minister's freshly-signed dispatch.

VOV.VN - US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper confirmed that the US would continue to fund projects to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Quang Tri province during a meeting with provincial leaders on April 2.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese rescue workers in collaboration with colleagues from Myanmar and Turkey on April 2 saved a survivor from the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28.

VOV.VN - US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper on April 2 made a field trip to Quang Tri province, a former war-torn land in central Vietnam, where he took part in an onsite detonation of a wartime bomb.

Cybersecurity threats in Vietnam are escalating at an alarming rate, with attacks becoming more sophisticated and widespread, according to a cyber threat situation report 2024 released by Viettel Cyber Security under the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group.

In order to successfully implement the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Vietnam needs a comprehensive plan, a long-term vision, and the active involvement of various sectors and economic stakeholders.

VOV.VN - Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) of the United States is preparing to build a ground station in Da Nang city, Vietnam, for its Starlink satellites, with further plans for many more in the future, according to Reuters.

VOV.VN - As many as 4,755 traffic accidents happened across the country in the period from December 15, 2024 – March 14, 2025, resulting in 2,598 deaths and 3,198 injuries, according to the National Traffic Safety Committee.

As part of the ongoing State visit to Vietnam by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, a delegation of Belgian ministers, regional governors, and leaders from universities and research institutions visited the Vietnam National University (VNU) in Hanoi on April 1.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security’s rescue team recovered the body of a 17-year-old male from the rubble on April 1 at the earthquake-hit Zabuthiri town hospital on the outskirts of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.

The Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has sent three staff members to voluntarily join the ASEAN Emergency Response and Assessment Team (ASEAN-ERAT) to assist Myanmar in overcoming consequences of the recent devastating earthquake.

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc has expressed his desire to strengthen cooperation between US and Vietnamese universities to implement joint training programmes while encouraging prestigious universities to establish branch campuses in Vietnam.

The Saigon High-tech Park and Intel Products Vietnam (IPV) organised the Intel strategic parts supplier summit 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City on April 1, aiming to enhance cooperation and develop semiconductor and high-tech supply chains in Vietnam.

The Da Nang Hospital announced on March 31 that its department of neurology – musculoskeletal – clinical hematology has successfully performed an autologous stem cell transplant for a patient with multiple myeloma.

VOV.VN - On April 1, the rescue forces of the Vietnam People’s Army successfully retrieved the body of a victim from a collapsed building due to the earthquake in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.

VOV.VN - The People's Committee of Thua Thien-Hue province announced on April 1 that it has received a non-refundable aid package of VND3.1 billion from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to support a project aimed at protecting the saola and preserving ecosystems for both nature and people.