Party General Secretary To Lam has asked for a broad reform of the education system in Hanoi, prioritising STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education, foreign languages, digital skills, and modern technology, noting that intellectual training must be integrated with cultural, ethical, aesthetic, and health education to shape well-rounded individuals.

Vietnam has worked out an ambitious economic transformation, propelled by a national blueprint that prioritises sci-tech, innovation and digital transformation.

A civet quickly darted out of its cage and disappeared into the lush forests of Cuc Phuong National Park, witnessed by over 20 tourists. This moment highlighted the "Going Home" tour, a unique offering from the park.

Prof. Reena Marwah from Delhi University has hailed Vietnam’s hosting of the fourth Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit from April 14-17 as a timely and strategic move for both Vietnam and the global community.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ordered breakthrough policies to revolutionise the education and healthcare systems while chairing a government meeting with the Ministries of Education and Training, and Health in Hanoi on March 25.

As experts have said the credit growth quota policy for commercial banks is currently inappropriate and hinders customers in accessing bank loans, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced plans to gradually remove the scheme.

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang plans to invest over 301.3 billion VND (12 million USD) in housing construction and repairs this year, in response to a nationwide push to wipe out makeshift and rundown housing, heard a conference held by the provincial Party Committee on March 3.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited several medical establishments on February 24 on the occasion of the Vietnamese Doctors’ Day (February 27), during which he stressed that the medical profession is a special occupation, and those working in this sector must meet both professional qualifications and ethical standards.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Health (DoH) on February said that as seasonal flu outbreaks are occurring around the world, cases are also increasing in some northern provinces of Vietnam.

Toyota Vietnam on February 4 announced that it sold 3,346 vehicles of all types in January, an increase of 46% over the same period last year.

A tree planting festival celebrating the Lunar New Year and World Wetlands Day was launched at the Thai Thuy Wetland Nature Reserve, the northern province of Thai Binh on February 4.

Hanoi has approved a comprehensive plan for managing the city’s surveillance camera system, which includes the installation of 40,000 new cameras citywide.