The tragedy of the Middle East: Who protects women and children?On February 28th, news of severe damage to educational and sports facilities in southern Iran from airstrikes caused a major shock. In the city of Minab, the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' elementary school suffered extensive damage during morning classes. A school staff member tearfully recounted the chaotic scene as students aged 7 to 12 faced danger in their classrooms, which are supposed to be the safest spaces.
National Assembly Standing Committee convenes 55th sessionChairing and delivering the opening remarks, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man noted that there are only 13 days left before voters head to the polls for the election of deputies to the 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term, scheduled for March 15.
Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan sends a congratulatory letter on Vietnamese Doctors' DayIn the letter, on behalf of the Ministry of Health leadership, the Minister extended warm greetings, deep gratitude, and best wishes to all doctors and medical staff on Vietnamese Doctors' Day, February 27th. The letter acknowledges the persistent, silent, yet immense contributions of generations of medical professionals over the past seven decades.
Party General Secretary To Lam leaves Hanoi for state visit to LaosThe trip is an occasion for the two Parties and countries to continue affirming their great special solidarity, faithful attachment, and unwavering bond — a relationship that has been tested and continuously nurtured throughout history.
Glorious Spring Fair 2026: A fresh breeze from young handsA notable highlight of this year’s event is the strong participation of young people in craft demonstrations and in sharing stories of heritage preservation.
Party leader attends groundbreaking of Communist Party of Vietnam MuseumThe museum is envisioned not only as a repository preserving invaluable historical documents and artefacts of the Party, but also as a vivid and authentic reflection of the Party’s revolutionary journey. It will serve as a “red address” for revolutionary tradition education, helping to nurture faith and ideals among cadres, Party members and the public, especially the younger generation, while introducing international friends to the Party’s role and contributions to national liberation movements worldwide.
Party, State leaders pay homage to President Ho Chi Minh on CPV founding anniversaryUnder the leadership of the Party, the entire army and people have continued to uphold the revolutionary spirit and patriotic tradition, and joined hands to overcome countless challenges to achieve remarkable accomplishments.
The Ministry of Health urgently requests strengthened measures to prevent and control the Nipah virus outbreak at border crossingsOn January 28, the Department of Disease Prevention (Ministry of Health) sent an urgent document to the Departments of Health of 31 provinces and cities; 5 International Health Quarantine Centers in Hai Phong, Lang Son, Lao Cai, Quang Ninh, and Khanh Hoa; and 26 local Centers for Disease Control (CDC), requesting increased surveillance and prevention of diseases caused by the Nipah virus.
The widespread impact of the "Nurturing Compassion" ProgramOn the evening of January 26, 2026, in Hanoi, the Children's Health Magazine organized the first "Nurturing Compassion" program - 2025, aiming to honor groups, individuals, and businesses with a compassionate heart and spread the message of working together to care for and protect vulnerable children.
Honouring Vietnamese language: Key to returning to national rootsWith more than 40,000 Vietnamese nationals living and working in the country, teaching Vietnamese to younger generations is essential to maintaining links with their national roots.
The "Nurturing Compassion" program will be broadcast live on Hanoi Television at 8:10 PM on January 26, 2026The Children's Health Magazine - suckhoetreem.vn will organize the first "Nurturing Compassion" program in 2025 to call upon benevolent hearts to join hands in helping children in special circumstances celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026. The program will be broadcast live on Channel 2 of Hanoi Radio and Television Station from Studio S1, Military Radio and Television Center (165 Xa Dan Street, Hanoi), from 8:10 PM to 9:30 PM (90 minutes) on January 26, 2026.
List of newly-elected members of 14th Political Bureau announcedAt the closing session of the 14th National Party Congress on January 23 afternoon, Politburo member, Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, on behalf of the Congress’s Presidium, reported on the results of the election of the Political Bureau.
14th Party Central Committee unanimously elects To Lam as General SecretaryThe 14th Party Central Committee reached absolute consensus in electing General Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee To Lam as General Secretary of the 14th Party Central Committee.
14th Party Central Committee convenes first meetingThe first meeting of the newly elected Party Central Committee will continue with the personnel work, including electing members of the Politburo and the Secretariat, the Party General Secretary, and members of the Party Central Committee's Inspection Commission.
Highlights of fourth working day of 14th National Party CongressThe Congress discussed and approved the number of the members of 14th Party Central Committee, consisting of 180 official and 20 alternate members.
The case files have been transferred to the Ministry of National Defense for investigation into violations by four businesses at Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc Hospital (Branch 2)
The case files have been transferred to the Ministry of National Defense for investigation into violations by four businesses at Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc Hospital (Branch 2)