Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City had a working session with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on February 20 to review the progress of key ADB-funded drainage and wastewater treatment projects.

VOV.VN - Around 100 Vietnamese and Vietnamese-origin innovators, including experts and entrepreneurs in Singapore and worldwide, shared development experience and put forward initiatives for Vietnam at a forum held in Singapore on February 20-21.

VOV.VN - More than 200 billionaires and influential figures from various countries worldwide are expected to come to Vietnam to jointly create a “billionaire garden” and participate in environmental and artistic activities in Ha Long city of Quang Ninh province as part of the Art for Climate Festival Ha Long 2025.

Nearly 1,500 cases of out-of-hospital respiratory arrest in Ho Chi Minh City received first aid via phone over the past year, helping to improve the rate of successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation by 11%, according to the municipal Health Department.

Nestled in the heart of Fukuoka, Japan, the Dai Viet Language School serves as a vital hub for Vietnamese children to stay connected to their mother tongue and cultural heritage.

VOV.VN - The Indian Navy Ship (INS) Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Veera made a port call at Cam Ranh International Port on February 20, beginning their courtesy visit to Khanh Hoa province of Vietnam.

After nearly four decades of reform, Vietnam has emerged as a middle-income country and is pushing forward with industrialisation and modernisation.

VOV.VN - The Political Bureau’s recent decision not to discipline Party members who have a third child or more is expected to help increase the total fertility rate nationwide and align with both the country’s demographic realities and its sustainable development needs.

Plastic waste in Vietnam does not remain stationary but moves from inland areas and rivers to the coast, posing serious economic and environmental threats, especially to fisheries and tourism.

Vietnam’s digital transformation is paving the way for economic modernisation, business innovation, and an enhanced quality of life, according to the US-based website medium.com.

VOV.VN - Another fairly strong cold spell is forecast to affect the northern region of Vietnam around February 22 that will result in continued rain and prolonged cold weather in the following days, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Cambodia will step up cooperation in combating all forms of crime, with a particular focus on transnational crimes such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, and cybercrime.

Digital transformation in the medical sector of Ho Chi Minh City has been actively promoted, initially helping to modernise the city’s healthcare system and serve people more effectively.

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) will take over the responsibility for driving test assessments and the issuance of new and renewed driving licences from the Ministry of Transport (MoT) starting February 19, authorities announced.

As many as 8,928 blood units were donated during the Xuan hong (Red spring) blood donation festival that ran from February 8 to 16 at the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT).

The Vietnam game festival – Vietnam GameVerse 2025 will feature tech giant Apple along with Beta and Google which already joined the 2024 edition, according to Le Quang Tu Do, director of the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 266/QD-TTg, approving the implementation plan for the Global Coal-to-Clean Energy Transition Statement. The plan aligns with Vietnam’s commitment to low-carbon development and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

VOV.VN - The northern mountainous province of Cao Bang has reported approximately 2,000 measles cases over the past three months, with no severe cases or fatalities, according to the provincial Centre for Disease Control (CDC).

Hanoi has officially installed over 600 surveillance camera clusters on its roads to control traffic violations round the clock, according to the municipal Division of Traffic Police.

An estimated 3,000 people in the Mekong Delta region have received free medical check-ups, medication, and treatment from February 16-19 through an international public healthcare collaboration programme.

Motorbikes are expected to continue to be the preferred mode of transport for the majority of Vietnam’s population, but experts are raising concerns over the high accident risks associated with them.

VOV.VN - The Investigation Security Agency of Lang Son provincial police on February 17 announced the temporary detention of To Minh Hieu (born 1997), residing in Dong Dang town, Cao Loc district, Lang Son province, for organizing illegal border crossings for others.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chaired a meeting on February 17 to discuss a draft decree aimed at enhancing the management and protection of endangered wildlife species, reinforcing international conservation efforts.

Vietnam is placing great importance on developing the digital technology industry, given its significant contributions to the country’s economy.

Ho Chi Minh City will establish an international-standard high-tech skills training centre to improve the qualifications of Vietnamese workers.

The suspicions of two drivers have led to the arrest and prosecution of two South African nationals on drug-related charges, Ho Chi Minh City’s police have announced.

VOV.VN - A cold air mass has begun affecting the mountainous areas of northeastern Vietnam as of February 16, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

The Ministry of Public Security has labelled “Boat People SOS” (BPSOS) based in the US as a terrorism-linked organisation.

VOV.VN - Police in Thanh Hoa province have dismantled a large-scale investment fraud ring that operated an illegal stock trading platform, built a multi-level marketing network, and used social media platforms to swindle victims out of over VND200 billion nationwide.

Representatives of the Can Tho city People’s Committee had a working session with a delegation of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on February 13 to discuss a project on developing transport network in adaptation to climate change in the Mekong Delta locality.