The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is placing digital transformation and sector-wide data development at the heart of its long-term strategy, aligning its work with Politburo Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation.

VOV.VN - Tests on patient samples have found the presence of E. coli bacteria in a food poisoning case that sent 46 people to hospital after a year-end party in southern Vietnam, hospital officials said on February 4.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will take part in the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) 2026 Conference and Exhibition, one of the world’s largest international education forums later this month, according to the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).

VOV.VN - On the occasion of the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet), the Vietnam Red Cross Society, in coordination with Coca-Cola Vietnam and The Coca-Cola Foundation, delivered a community assistance package worth more than VND 6.7 billion, targeting disadvantaged groups and people affected by natural disasters.

VOV.VN - The number of storms and tropical depressions active in the East Sea and affecting Vietnam in 2026 is likely to be lower than in 2025, particularly in the final months of the year, as the ENSO cycle is expected to gradually shift toward an El Niño phase, according to Vietnam’s National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

VOV.VN - A delegation from Hanoi National University (HNU), led by President Hoang Minh Son, paid a working visit to Israel from January 31 to February 4 to advance Vietnam’s priorities on education reform, science, technology and innovation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam on February 3 defended its record on gender equality and women’s rights during a dialogue with the United Nations committee overseeing the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), highlighting recent legal reforms and pledging further action.

In the central city of Da Nang, small fishing boats working in nearshore waters make up about 57% of the local fleet, putting significant strain on coastal resources and biodiversity, necessitating timely policies to support job transitions, remove non-compliant vessels, and encourage deep-sea fishing.

VOV.VN - Dozens of employees of a bank in southern Vietnam have been hospitalised after showing symptoms of suspected food poisoning following a year-end party, local health authorities said on February 3.

Belgium’s RTBF nature series “Le Jardin Extraordinaire” took viewers on a stunning journey to Vietnam’s remarkably resilient wilderness in its February 1 episode on its La Une, showcasing how the country’s untouched forests, mountains, and biodiversity have rebounded dramatically after decades of war.

All passengers arriving at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi are currently undergoing automatic temperature screening immediately after landing, as part of measures to prevent the spread of the Nipah virus.

VOV.VN - Apple is set to open a training centre at Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), aiming to support the development of Vietnam’s technology community with a strong focus on digital skills training, networking, and innovation.

With strong determination to have the European Commission’s “yellow card” against Vietnamese seafood lifted, Quang Ninh province has rolled out resolute measures to strengthen fisheries management, strictly control vessel monitoring systems (VMS), and stringently deal with violations in seafood exploitation.

Police in the northern province of Tuyen Quang on February 2 announced the prosecution of a group of suspects involved in the illegal trading and exchange of more than 8.4 billion email accounts.

VOV.VN - The 7th Homeland Spring to celebrate Vietnam’s coming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday was held at Tenjin-Kihinkan Central Park in Fukuoka, Japan, on January 31 and February 1, bringing a miniature Vietnam to the heart of the region.

VOV.VN - The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations and the Consulate of Vietnam in New York co-hosted a gathering in the United States on January 31 to celebrate the coming Lunar New Year (Tet) as Vietnam’s biggest traditional festival nears.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam in Egypt said a Vietnamese national working aboard the vessel PVT Coral has died in a work-related incident in the port city of Alexandria.

Vietnam must move decisively away from traditional growth models and accelerate its transition to a knowledge-based economy if it wishes to achieve its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2045, heard a scientific seminar held in Paris on January 31.

In recent days, the outcomes and positive momentum of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) have continued to resonate deeply within the Vietnamese abroad, including those in Saint Petersburg, a Russian city home to a strong Vietnamese community.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Consulate General in Sydney, Australia, on February 1 hosted a gathering to welcome the coming Lunar New Year of the Horse, with the festive atmosphere made even more special by performances of UNESCO-recognsed Hue Royal Court Music.

Hanoi is facing mounting urban traffic congestion as the rapid growth of private vehicles, combined with heavy inflows from neighbouring provinces, overwhelms infrastructure and directly constrains the capital’s socio-economic development.

The Con Dao special zone of Ho Chi Minh City has officially begun operating a smart electricity grid, marking a major step in modernising the island’s energy infrastructure and supporting its socio-economic development, national defence – security, and the quality of life of local residents.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has ordered provincial health departments to step up measures to prevent food poisoning ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday and the 2026 spring festival season.

VOV.VN - A specialised seminar on in vitro fertilisation (IVF) for the Vietnamese community in Europe was held at the Sapa Trade Centre in Prague, the Czech Republic on January 31, drawing a large number of overseas Vietnamese.

More than 30,000 workers and trade union members on January 31 took part in the “Tet Reunion” programme combined with the “Trade Union Tet Market – Spring 2026” in Ho Chi Minh City.

More than 1,000 older people in Hanoi received free medical check-ups on January 31 as part of a health programme launched by the Vietnam Young Physicians' Association.

VOV.VN - Cho Ray Hospital has put into operation a VND 500 billion interventional cardiology system, marking a major step forward in strengthening its capacity to diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular diseases in southern Vietnam.

Party General Secretary To Lam on January 31 attended the inauguration of a memorial house dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh at the E2 Hill historical site in Dien Bien Phu ward, Dien Bien province.

The Department of Agriculture and Environment of Ho Chi Minh City has been instructed to urgently review and handle all pending cases related to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by February 5.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son, head of the steering committee for national fairs, has inspected progress in preparations for the upcoming first Glorious Spring Fair 2026 in Hanoi.