VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has set a goal of developing more than 199,000 social housing units between 2021 and 2030, according to the municipal Department of Construction.

VOV.VN - The Security Investigation Agency of the Ha Tinh provincial Police has officially initiated legal proceedings and detained a local resident for “abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State, and the lawful rights and interests of individuals” under the Penal Code.

VOV.VN - Experts have expressed support for the Prime Minister’s directive mandating a ban on petrol-powered motorbikes and mopeds in downtown Hanoi, and at the same time, made recommendations to help the city adapt during the transition process.

Police in the central province of Nghe An announced on July 14 that they have dismantled a major transnational drug trafficking ring, arresting two suspects and confiscating 60 bricks of heroin and 37 kg of methamphetamine.

The "Rencontres du Vietnam" association and the International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE) on July 14 opened the SAGI 2025 Summer School in Quy Nhon Nam ward in the central province of Gia Lai, aiming to develop young human resources in the field of astrophysics in Vietnam.

The Department of Education and Training of Dien Bien province on July 14 hosted a delegation from Saint Petersburg to discuss prospects for cooperation in education and preparations for sending a group of local students to a summer camp in the Russian city this August.

VOV.VN - After several days of heavy rain and thunderstorms, Northern Vietnam is set to experience a widespread heatwave starting July 16, with daytime temperatures expected to exceed 36°C in many areas.

A major blood donation campaign in Hanoi is calling on the community to give the gift of life, aiming to collect at least 4,000 units of blood between July 18 and 27.

VOV.VN - The 2025 Vietnam Summer Camp, themed “Together, we continue the story of peace,” officially began in Ho Chi Minh City on July 14, bringing together young overseas Vietnamese for a journey across numerous localities nationwide.

VOV.VN - The French President has elevated the rank of the Legion of Honour previously awarded to Professor Tran Thanh Van and Professor Le Kim Ngoc, promoting them from Knight to Officer.

VOV.VN - PeaceTrees Vietnam in collaboration with relevant agencies has safely defused a bomb weighing more than 220kg near the entrance of Phong Nha cave in the central province of Quang Binh, said Pham Thi Hoang Ha, director of the PeaceTrees Vietnam project.

VOV.VN - Two local residents have bene killed and three others injured after a landslide destroyed two houses in Khe Que village of Xuan Ai commune, Lao Cai province, on the night of July 13.

VOV.VN - In a record-breaking performance, all four Vietnamese students have won gold medals at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2025, marking the country’s best-ever result in the history of the global competition.

VOV.VN - The recognition of the Phong Nha–Ke Bang and Hin Nam No national parks as a joint World Heritage Site stands as a meaningful symbol of the enduring friendship between Vietnam and Laos.

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi will officially ban all motorbikes running on fossil fuels from operating within Ring Road 1 starting July 1, 2026, according to a Directive issued recently by the Prime Minister.

Three decades of joint efforts to address the lasting impacts of Agent Orange/dioxin and unexploded ordnance (UXO) have helped build trust and deepen Vietnam–US ties.

VOV.VN - A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Mang Den commune in central Quang Ngai province at a depth of approximately 8.1km on July 12, according to the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Earth Sciences.

VOV.VN - As dengue fever cases continue to rise sharply and six deaths have been reported since the beginning of the year, Ho Chi Minh City is intensifying efforts to control and prevent the spread of the disease.

A green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), an endangered species listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book, recently returned to lay eggs on Cau Cang Beach on Hon Cau Island, Lien Huong commune, the south central province of Lam Dong.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has made notable progress in population and development, effectively controlling population growth and entering a period of golden population structure that is contributing to national economic growth, said Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan.

VOV.VN - The Drug Crime Investigation Police Department of An Giang province in collaboration with Phu Quoc Special Zone Police have apprehended a Chinese fugitive on the international wanted list.

The 59th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has concluded with the adoption of 26 resolutions and decisions – two of which were co-sponsored and co-drafted by Vietnam as part of a core group of nations.

An agreement to set up a comprehensive cooperation programme aimed at providing digital skill training, supporting entrepreneurship, and creating sustainable job opportunities for people with disabilities in the digital economy was signed at a ceremony in Hanoi on July 10.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi People’s Court on July 11 handed down a total of 34 years in prison to three former top officials of Vinh Phuc province for accepting bribes in one of Vietnam’s most high-profile corruption scandals involving Phuc Son Group.

The Co To special zone in northern Quang Ninh province officially launched its “Co To Digital” application on July 9, marking a significant step forward in its digital transformation efforts.

VOV.VN - The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reports that localities in the northern and north-central regions are experiencing the peak of a widespread heavy rain event on July 11 - 12, with total rainfall in some areas expected to exceed 250mm.

VOV.VN - The Border Guard Command and police of Lao Cai province have cracked a large-scale transnational smuggling ring involved in transporting precious metals across the Vietnam–China border.

Building Vietnam into a nation of lifelong learning, in which every citizen has the opportunity to learn and is encouraged to learn throughout life, is not only a humanitarian goal, but also an important requirement to enhance national competitiveness, develop human resources and boost the nation's internal strength.

VOV.VN - As 2025 marks 40 years of US recovery operations in Vietnam, Director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Kelly McKeague hails Vietnam’s vital role in identifying and returning the remains of 740 missing US service members.

VOV.VN - A joint documentary on Vietnam’s rice cultivation project in Cuba will air simultaneously in both countries in celebration of 65 years of diplomatic ties and the Vietnam–Cuba Friendship Year 2025.