Party General Secretary To Lam has requested the Vietnam Television (VTV) to work for the development of a value system of patriotism, compassion, integrity, solidarity, and creativity – serving as a foundation for sustainable development.

Nearly 26 million students from kindergarten to university across the nation, along with some 1.6 million teachers, attended ceremonies on September 5 for the start of the new academic year with breakthrough policies for education and training.

Thousands converged in central Hanoi on early morning of August 24 , lining major streets to secure prime spots for the second full rehearsal of Vietnam’s National Day parade, set for September 2, in a vibrant display of national pride.

Indonesia has deployed 100 army battalions to aid agriculture and health projects under President Prabowo Subianto's food security initiative, highlighting the military's expanding role in civilian affairs.

Medical tourism is thriving, especially in cosmetic surgery. Gangwhoo Hospital in Vietnam attracts clients from the US, Australia, South Korea, Russia, and beyond with its blend of quality, safety, and affordability.

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.