28/07/2026 08:05 AM
Building a national advanced healthcare ecosystem
In the coming period, an advanced medical centre must do more than treat the most complex cases; it must also fulfil the mission of generating new knowledge, training highly skilled physicians, and disseminating professional expertise throughout the healthcare system. This is also the path towards building a modern, humane, self-reliant, and internationally integrated healthcare system in Viet Nam for the health and well-being of the people.
27/07/2026 08:25 AM
"The 500-Day Campaign": Over 1,400 remains of fallen soldiers have been searched for and collected, increasing the chances of identifying the soldiers.
After more than four months of implementation, the "500-Day Campaign" to search for, collect, and identify the remains of martyrs whose information is incomplete has achieved many positive results. More than 1,400 remains of martyrs have been searched for and collected; tens of thousands of remains and biological samples from relatives of martyrs have been collected for DNA testing, contributing to opening up more opportunities to identify and bring the names of heroic martyrs back to life after many decades.
24/07/2026 09:20 AM
Ho Chi Minh City targets completion of universal health check-ups by December 15
According to the municipal Department of Health, as of July 20, a total of 732,873 residents had undergone periodic check-ups and had electronic health records established. The figure reflects encouraging initial results from the citywide campaign launched by the department and underscores local authorities' commitment to implementing one of the largest community healthcare programmes ever undertaken in the southern metropolis.
23/07/2026 08:25 AM
Regional minimum wage proposed to increase by 7.8% from January 1, 2027
The National Wage Council has put foward a proposal to the Government to raise the regional minimum wage by 7.8 percent, applicable from January 1, 2027.
22/07/2026 08:20 AM
Health ministry proposes subsidies for families with two daughters
Families with two daughters may become eligible for tuition exemptions or reductions, student health insurance support, school milk programs and other incentives under a proposal aimed at addressing Viet Nam's persistent imbalance in the sex ratio at birth.
14/07/2026 01:50 PM
Humane policies care for old people’s lives
In recent years, numerous social welfare policies aimed at caring for older people and promoting their role in society have been vigorously implemented by the government and local authorities, helping the elderly to live happily, healthily, and meaningfully, while continuing to contribute to their families and society.
14/07/2026 08:05 AM
Viet Nam has nearly 70 million people of working age
Viet Nam has nearly 70 million people of working age (15–64 years), placing the country in a "golden population" period—an important demographic advantage for driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and realizing its development aspirations in the new era.
01/07/2026 08:25 AM
Turning goal of free annual health check-ups for all into reality
Protecting, caring for and improving public health has always been a top priority of the Party and the State, recognised as a foremost political task and a central pillar of national development strategies and policies.
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