Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has issued Circular 13, officially adding the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to the country’s mandatory immunization program on July 1.

Starting July 1, all residents in Da Nang City, central Vietnam will be entitled to free health check-ups and disease screenings at least once a year under a new city plan.

T.C. Pharmaceutical Industries Company Limited (TCP) and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation (CVYF) officially signed a memorandum of understanding for the 2026-28 period this week, affirming their commitment to continue supporting community activities and initiatives for the holistic development of Vietnamese youth.

BUENG YITHO, THAILAND -- As Thailand's population ages, local governments and communities are stepping up efforts to support older residents through integrated care initiatives, in some cases drawing on Japanese experience.

Vietnam’s livestock industry has maintained strong growth in recent years, with exports of animal products rising sharply and bringing the country closer to its goal of becoming a billion-dollar exporter, a former ministry leader said at an ongoing international expo.

Vietnam is in need of a more competitive ‘talent visa’ policy to draw international specialists and overseas Vietnamese intellectuals into national development efforts, according to officials and academics.

Police and rescue forces staged a large-scale rescue drill on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Wednesday, simulating two emergency situations involving a tourist stranded on a cliff and swimmers swept out to sea.

The world built and commissioned more coal power in 2025, but used the polluting fuel less, with the United States the only major economy to substantially increase generation, analysis showed Thursday.

Doctors in Ho Chi Minh City have recently performed awake brain surgery on a 12-year-old boy, asking him to count numbers and solve math problems during the procedure to help identify critical brain functions.

Residents of Thu Thiem Sky apartment building in the Thao Dien area of Ho Chi Minh City are once again grappling with persistent flooding and stagnant water, even during periods without rain.

Vietnam and the United States have agreed to maintain close coordination toward the early conclusion of negotiations on a fair and balanced reciprocal trade agreement, as both sides continue efforts to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership.

Garmin announced on Wednesday the return of Garmin Run Marathon Series 2026 to Vietnam, continuing its mission to inspire runners of all levels to stay active, pursue new goals, and beat yesterday.

One-third of Japanese companies are already using or considering deploying AI-powered robots, with automakers and other transportation equipment manufacturers leading the way, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday.

Two humpback whales have set new records for the longest-known distances travelled for their species by embarking on a journey of over 14,000 kilometres between Brazil and Australia, scientists said Wednesday.

SpaceX aims to reach 10,000 launches annually within five years, but government officials will need to see improved reliability before approving such an expansion, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel said on Wednesday that it is implementing citizen protection measures for Tieu Nguyen Bao Ngoc, a Vietnamese national who was detained by Israel while participating in a flotilla organized by the Global Sumud Flotilla heading toward the Gaza Strip.

An influencer with more than 19.4 million followers on Instagram has recently been called out by Vietnamese netizens over an allegedly staged iPhone giveaway at Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Vietnam has become one of the world’s potential investment destinations, emerging as a key hub for global production and supply chains, Kang Kyung Sung, president and CEO of the Korea Trade - Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), said at the Maekyung Vietnam Forum 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday.

Authorities in Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam have approved plans to relocate Quy Hoa Central Hospital of Leprosy - Dermatology and the surrounding leprosy village to make way for a large-scale real estate and tourism development project.

TOKYO -- A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Wednesday, measuring upper 5, the fourth-highest level on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, on an island in Kagoshima Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

TOKYO -- Japan's Environment Ministry has said it will start surveys in late June on bear habitats and populations in the Tohoku northeastern region and some areas in nearby Niigata Prefecture.

Hanoi police have dismantled a major gold smuggling ring accused of illegally transporting around 300 kilograms of gold worth approximately VND1.2 trillion, or about US$45.5 million, from Hong Kong into Vietnam by concealing the gold inside electronic devices.

Built on long-standing community consensus, regulations governing the conservation of Hoi An Ancient Town have played a key role in preserving the heritage site and guiding its development for decades.

Tourism companies serving Russian visitors in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, are facing a serious shortage of Russian-speaking tour guides as the coastal city enters its peak season for Russian arrivals.

Mikel Arteta has spent his entire coaching career in Pep Guardiola's shadow, but by guiding Arsenal to their first English title since 2004, the apprentice has finally proven he can be a match for the master.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are preparing to pilot a new waste treatment technology using ‘subcritical water’ to process medical and hazardous waste, aiming to reduce pollution and promote greener waste management solutions.

A French-Vietnamese couple cycled 16,000 kilometers from France to Vietnam, documenting their year-long journey in ‘From My Home to Yours’. Along the way, Vietnam’s 'non la' (conical hat) became a memorable cultural symbol that attracted attention across Europe and Asia.

Southampton have been thrown out of Saturday’s Championship playoff final – the richest game in world soccer – after being found guilty of spying on semi-final opponents Middlesbrough in one of the harshest punishments imposed in the English game.

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TOKYO -- Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. has announced that 20 patients were reported to have died after receiving Tavneos, a vasculitis drug sold by the firm in Japan.

Two fourth-grade students from Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam spotted a bundle of cash worth VND20 million (US$760) on a local street and quickly brought it to a police station last weekend.

The UK Embassy in Vietnam has expressed gratitude to Vietnamese police and task forces following the dismantling of illegal streaming network ‘Xoi Lac TV,’ according to the Ministry of Public Security’s Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department.

Vietnamese couture drew attention at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival as Luciana Fuster, winner of Miss Grand International 2023, appeared on the red carpet in a gown by Vietnamese designer Nguyen Minh Tuan.

Ten ostriches found dead or injured under unclear circumstances in Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam have been destroyed to ensure disease prevention, veterinary safety, and environmental hygiene, local authorities said.

Five schoolboys drowned in the Lo River in Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam on Monday after a group of children went swimming and bird hunting near the riverbank, local authorities said.