22/06/2026 02:40 PM
Over 2.3 million Ho Chi Minh City residents have electronic health records
The community health platform operated by the HCM City Department of Health had updated health data for more than 2.3 million residents as of June 15.
22/06/2026 09:25 AM
The Ministry of Health has issued new regulations on the free drug support program for healthcare facilities.
The Ministry of Health has just issued Circular No. 16/2026/TT-BYT regulating the program to provide free medicine to medical examination and treatment facilities nationwide, effective from July 10, 2026.
15/06/2026 09:10 AM
Building a digital health map for Vietnamese citizens
The documents of the 14th National Party Congress clearly identify the task of “accelerating national digital transformation, developing digital data, and applying science, technology, and innovation in management, administration, and the provision of public services”.
12/06/2026 08:05 AM
Vietnam issues new rules on issuance and management of APEC Business Travel Cards
The ABTC is a travel document issued to eligible businesspersons, enabling visa-free entry into participating APEC member economies. The card is available in both physical and electronic formats, which carry equal legal validity.
01/06/2026 02:50 PM
Deputy PM calls on WHO to further support Vietnam's healthcare reform
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra proposed that the WHO provide technical and technological assistance and support projects such as environmental monitoring stations and studies assessing the health impact of climate change to formulate long-term solutions.
22/05/2026 08:05 AM
Vietnam introduces childbirth support policy from 2027
Vietnam will provide financial support for women having two children before age 35 under a new decree.
21/05/2026 08:20 AM
Viet Nam to provide free annual health check-ups for citizens from 2026
The Prime Minister has issued a directive no 17/CT-TTg dated May 6, 2026 to implement the Politburo’s goal that, from 2026, citizens will be entitled to free periodic health check-ups and screenings at least once a year.
15/05/2026 08:20 AM
Viet Nam seeks greater resource mobilisation for sustainable economic growth
Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee (PCC) and Head of the PCC’s Commission for Policy and Strategy, Nguyen Thanh Nghi, held a working session with delegations from foreign and domestic business associations and enterprises in Ha Noi on May 13 within the framework of the Viet Nam Connect Forum 2026.
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