Authorities shut down international surrogacy operation, saving 11 babiesPolice have smashed a major cross-border surrogacy ring led by a Chinese national, rescuing eleven infants and arresting multiple suspects in a coordinated operation across several provinces.
From 2026 onward, everyone will have access to free regular health check-upsAt a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long on the afternoon of July 8, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong said that the Politburo's draft Resolution on breakthroughs in public health care clearly states the policy of free periodic health check-ups or screening according to professional requirements for all people from next year.
Oil meant for animal feed sold as cooking oil in VietnamThe oil was sold under the Ofood brand by Hanoi - based Nhat Minh Food Co., Ltd and marketed as containing vitamin A
Ministry calls for continued vigilance against COVID-19The Ministry of Health has advised the public to maintain vigilance against COVID-19, given a slight increase in the number of cases in three weeks.
Deputy Health Minister: All citizens to receive annual free medical checkupsThe Ministry of Health has set a target that all Vietnamese citizens will receive annual free health examinations, with a total estimated cost of 25 trillion VND (around 1 billion USD), a ministry official has said.
Vietnam aims to provide assistance to 100,000 individuals during the 2025 Humanitarian MonthThe Vietnam Red Cross Society Central Committee announced plans to support 100,000 beneficiaries and raise 400 billion VND during the 2025 Humanitarian Month scheduled from May 8–19.
Discover major counterfeit powdered milk scheme targeting vulnerable groupsVietnamese police have revealed a major operation producing and selling 573 brands of counterfeit powdered milk, targeting vulnerable groups like diabetics, kidney patients, premature infants, and pregnant women.
Hanoi Association for the Relief of Disabled Children: 25 years of spreading the spirit of compassion "Leaving no one behind"On April 3, 2025, at a special school - Nguyen Dinh Chieu Secondary School, the Hanoi Association for Relief of Disabled Children solemnly celebrated its 25th anniversary (2000-2025).
Transfer the file to the Ministry of Public Security after inspecting Bach Mai Hospital, Viet Duc Facility 2The Government Inspectorate has transferred the case file showing signs of crime at the Bach Mai 2 Hospital project and Viet Duc 2 facility to the Ministry of Public Security for consideration, investigation and handling in accordance with the law.
Beware of cancer drugs sold by 'philanthropists' at the gate of K HospitalAccording to a representative of K Hospital, currently, around the gate of K Hospital, there are many individuals introducing and advertising products of unknown origin and ingredients.
Vietnam proposes extending maternity leave from six to seven monthsThe Vietnam Population Authority has proposed allowing female workers to extend their maternity leave from six months to seven months, when giving birth to a second child.
Celebrities' 'vegetable gummies' investigated by Ministry of Health after complaints about false advertisingThe Việt Nam Food Safety Authority under the Ministry of Health on Friday ordered an urgent investigation into advertising violations for the dietary supplement Supergreens Gummies, also marketed as Kẹo Rau Củ Kera, claimed to be a substitute for fibre in vegetables or fruits.
UNICEF Representative in Vietnam: Free tuition creates equal opportunities for all childrenAccording to Ms. Silvia Danailov, UNICEF warmly congratulates Vietnam on the decision (free tuition). This is a decision in line with Vietnam's international commitments, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child and Sustainable Development Goal No. 4.
The Politburo decided to exempt tuition fees for public students nationwideThis decision was made after the Politburo reviewed the Government's report on the ability to balance finances during and after the process of streamlining the political system's apparatus, on February 28.
Immigration Department recommends citizens who have had facial plastic surgery to change their citizen identification cardsThis information was disclosed by the Immigration Department during the press conference held by the Ministry of Public Security, which announced Decree No. 02/2025/ND-CP dated February 18, 2025. This decree outlines the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Public Security.