PM departs for GMS, ACMECS, CLMV summits in China

Vietnam’s Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health has ordered the suspension of circulation, recall, and destruction of two cosmetic product batches: Xmen for Boss Intense perfumed body wash (180g bottle), batch number D46, with an expiry date of July 30, 2028, and Botanika kitchen hand-protection hand wash (500g bottle), batch number 706, expiring on October 10, 2028.

After two days of lively events, the 2026 Children's Charity Day left many positive impressions, with tens of thousands of children receiving free health check-ups and consultations, and participating in fun and enriching activities. The event not only spread the spirit of sharing but also connected organizations, businesses, and philanthropists to work together to care for disadvantaged children and children with disabilities.

The trip marks the Vietnamese leader’s first visit to the Philippines as Party General Secretary and State President. It takes place as the two countries are preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and as the Philippines assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026.

In response to the 2026 Action Month for Children and to celebrate International Children's Day on June 1st, the Children's Health Magazine, in collaboration with relevant agencies, social organizations, businesses, and charitable organizations, will organize the "Connecting with Compassion for Children" Festival, which will take place over two days, May 30-31, 2026, at the Hanoi Children's Palace (Branch 2).

According to information from the Vietnam Social Insurance, the Government has just issued Decree No. 161 regulating the basic salary and bonus regime for cadres, civil servants, public employees, and the armed forces. Accordingly, from July 1, 2026, the basic salary will be raised from 2.34 million VND to 2.53 million VND/month.

On the morning of May 19th, in Hanoi, the First National Congress of the Vietnam Association for the Protection of People with Disabilities, for the term 2026-2031, held its session in an atmosphere of enthusiasm, solemnity, unity, and innovation, upholding the tradition of solidarity, compassion, and social responsibility as the country enters a new era. Ms. Ha Thi Nga, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Vice President and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, attended and delivered an important speech guiding the Congress.

The Party and State leaders expressed their profound respect and boundless gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh, who founded and trained the Communist Party of Vietnam and made immense contributions to the Party and nation’s glorious revolutionary cause.

In response to the 2026 Action Month for Children and to celebrate International Children's Day on June 1st, the Children's Health Magazine, in collaboration with relevant agencies, social organizations, businesses, and charitable units, will organize the "Connecting Compassion for Children Day" on May 30-31, 2026, at the Hanoi Children's Palace (Branch 2).

Peace, independence, national unity and territorial integrity are the immutable principles at the heart of President Ho Chi Minh’s diplomatic thought. These are sacred values that cannot be compromised under any circumstance.

The Drug Administration of Vietnam has issued a nationwide recall of a batch of 0.9% Sodium Chloride eye drops produced by Pharmedic Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Materials Joint Stock Company after the product failed to meet required clarity standards.