The Ministry of Health on January 12 conducted a medical services drill at the National Convention Centre to ensure health and medical preparedness for the coming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A cake making programme for the poor in the lead up to the Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet) will be launched in Hanoi in early February to promote solidarity and compassion within the community.

More than 8 million students, teachers and parents nationwide have gained essential knowledge and skills on online safety through training programmes, extracurricular activities and innovative learning formats under the “Not Alone – Together for Online Safety” Campaign.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) is building a global network of Vietnamese AI experts to attract and connect highly skilled artificial intelligence professionals at home and abroad, thereby strengthening the country’s strategic human resources for AI development and application.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese police on January 12 returned a fugitive Chinese national wanted internationally to Chinese authorities at Thanh Thuy International Border Gate, Tuyen Quang province.

Nearly 19 million passenger trips were recorded on Metro Line No 1 linking Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien in its first year of operation, a figure that has brought joy and a significant boost to public transport in Vietnam’s most populous city.

VOV.VN - Cold weather continues across much of northern Vietnam on January 12, keeping overnight and early-morning temperatures low, while daytime conditions remain largely sunny.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will begin enforcing mandatory emissions inspections for motorcycles and mopeds from June 30, 2026, under a new regulation issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

VOV.VN - The 18th edition of Red Sunday, a nationwide voluntary blood donation campaign, was launched at the Hanoi University of Science and Technology on January 11, as Vietnam seeks to ensure stable blood supplies for medical treatment during peak periods.

The Department of Medical Service Administration under the Ministry of Health convened a meeting in Hanoi on January 10 to appraise professional medical documents serving the 14th National Party Congress, with the participation of more than 40 leading experts.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has sent a congratulatory letter to Associate Professor Nguyen Thanh Vinh of the University of New South Wales, who was honoured by The Australian as Australia’s most influential researcher in the field of organic chemistry.

VOV.VN - The strong cold air mass affecting Northern Vietnam is forecast to gradually weaken from January 10, allowing temperatures to rise slightly in the coming days, though cold and dry conditions are expected to persist, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Berlin city authorities and the Lichtenberg district have approved the renaming of the tram stop located in front of the Vietnamese Dong Xuan Commercial Centre to “Dong Xuan”, marking a notable milestone for the local Vietnamese community.

The Quang Trung Campaign in Quang Ngai province is nearing completion, with most targets fulfilled, offering timely relief to residents affected by late-year natural disasters.

The National Spring Fair 2026 is scheduled to take place in early February at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi, aiming to promote domestic products, stimulate consumer demand, and create fresh momentum as Vietnam enters a new stage of development.

The Security Agency for Investigation under the Hanoi Department of Public Security has issued decisions to initiate criminal proceedings against and detain Hoang Thi Hong Thai (born in 1980), a resident of Thanh Ha urban area, Binh Minh commune, Hanoi, pending investigation.

VOV.VN - Authorities in Da Nang city on January 9 safely destroyed an unexploded wartime bomb weighing more than 200 kilograms after it was discovered by local residents following recent flooding.

VOV.VN - The My Quy Tay Border Guard Post in Tay Ninh province on January decided to bring criminal charges against Le Gia Bao, 18, from Phu Cuong Commune, Dong Thap Province, for organizing illegal entry and exit.

VOV.VN - Sub-zero temperatures and frost were recorded in western Nghe An province early on January 9, extending severe cold conditions beyond northern Vietnam into parts of the central region, as a strong cold air mass continued to dominate much of the country.

VOV.VN - Air pollution intensified and spread across northern Vietnam on January 9, with Hanoi, Hung Yen, Hai Phong and Thai Nguyen recording poor to very poor air quality levels, according to official monitoring data.

Gia Lai province has intensified efforts to combat IUU fishing by deploying a smart warning system and implementing a series of stringent, coordinated measures to tighten management of its fishing fleet, in line with the Government’s directives to have the European Commission’s “yellow card” against Vietnamese seafood.

A bomb left over from the war was safely destroyed in the northern province of Tuyen Quang on January 8, local authorities said.

The Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI) adopted by the 15th National Assembly at its 10th session not only establishes a legal framework for the research, development and application of AI in Vietnam, but also clearly reflects the country’s choice of a proactive and responsible approach to technology governance.

Hundreds of military personnel are working tirelessly to rebuild and repair homes damaged by natural disasters in Khanh Hoa province under the Quang Trung campaign, with construction efforts intensifying and determination growing as the final phase approaches.

VOV.VN - Residents in Phan Son commune, Lam Dong province, voluntarily handed over two rare and endangered animals to the local police on January 6-7, reported authorities.

VOV.VN - A serious fire broke out at a multi-storey building on Le Loi street in Hanoi on January 8, prompting emergency crews to deploy ladder trucks and multiple teams to carry out rescue operations.

Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai on January 7 visited the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, where six Canadian government-funded programmes and projects are being implemented.

The Law on High Technology (revised) is widely seen as a major turning point, not only creating strong momentum for domestic enterprises but also affirming Vietnam’s ambition to position itself more prominently on the global technology map.

The Quang Ngai provincial Military Command reported on January 7 that its K53 team had recovered the remains of four Vietnamese soldiers fallen in Laos and Cambodia during a January 1-3 search mission for the 2025–2026 dry season.

VOV.VN - Overseas Vietnamese in Australia have expressed strong interest in the upcoming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam at home, voicing expectations that the event will deliver policy breakthroughs to strengthen the country’s competitiveness in a changing global environment.