The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hanoi launched a city-wide “Green Weekend” campaign on July 20 ahead of the 78th anniversary of the War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered completion of temporary and dilapidated housing removal for people with meritorious services, war invalids, and relatives of martyrs ahead of July 27.

A total of 21 out of 63 provinces and centrally-run cities nationwide no longer have temporary or dilapidated houses by June 9, according to the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has urged specialised agencies and local health departments to step up surveillance and response efforts, as COVID-19 cases have been sporadically reported in 27 localities nationwide since early 2025, with numbers rising in recent weeks.

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.