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<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/30/493463_camau.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>The coastal economic corridor of Cà Mau Province is gradually taking shape, linking exploitation – processing – export – logistics to create a synchronised value chain. — VNA/VNS Photo Huỳnh Anh</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — More than a year after its rollout, the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation has emerged as a strategic declaration charting a new development pathway for Việt Nam.With synchronised direction and unified implementation, ministries, sectors and localities are translating the Resolution into concrete institutions, mobilised resources and measurable outcomes.Tailored groundbreaking mechanismsAs science, technology and innovation become key drivers of economic growth, building effective linkages between technology supply and enterprise demand has become imperative. Many localities have introduced context-specific mechanisms to accelerate technology transfer and application in production and business.HCM City’s Technology Exchange in a new phase has been redesigned to bring technologies closer to production. The platform has shifted from information provision to transaction facilitation, from broad connections to targeted matching, and from general support to full-cycle support. Each enterprise’s technology demand is tracked, advised and supported until tangible results are achieved.This transformation marks a significant step in strengthening intermediary infrastructure for the city’s science and technology market, promoting commercialisation of research outcomes and fostering an innovation ecosystem.Aiming to turn HCM City into a hub for science, technology and innovation in Southeast Asia, the municipal People’s Committee has approved a scheme to develop internationally accredited Centres of Excellence (CoE). The Institute of Nano Materials and Molecular Structure (INOMAR) under Việt Nam National University – HCM City was the first to join the scheme in June 2025, with funding of VNĐ85 billion (US$3.2 million). It has since merged with the Institute of Nanotechnology to form the Advanced Materials Technology Institute, operating under a university–research linkage model to support advanced research in new materials and nanotechnology.Last October, the Research and Development Centre at the Sài Gòn Hi-Tech Park was also approved to join the scheme, receiving nearly VNĐ96 billion to develop into a CoE in green transition and digital transformation. The centre focuses on highly applicable research serving enterprises and the market, including semiconductors, biotechnology, materials science and precision engineering–automation.Meanwhile, Cà Mau province is promoting its strengths in the marine economy, agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism by fostering a robust startup ecosystem. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyễn Minh Luân pledged to improve a transparent, enabling policy environment, reduce administrative barriers and encourage innovation with controlled risks.The province is investing in a comprehensive startup support system, with its Innovation and Startup Centre acting as a hub to connect entrepreneurs with experts and investors, supporting projects from ideation to incubation, acceleration and commercialisation.Promoting facilitating administrationAn Giang province is advancing digital governance by encouraging public officials to propose initiatives, improve procedures and enhance service delivery. Its “One agency, one initiative” campaign for this year requires each department and local authorities to register at least one initiative with clear objectives, measurable outputs and compliance with legal regulations. Each solution must include at least two measurable indicators and before-and-after data to ensure substantive impact.Similarly, Cần Thơ City has launched a comprehensive plan for implementing breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and digital transformation this year. The plan emphasises full digital transformation across three pillars – digital administration, digital economy and digital society with citizens and businesses at the centre. The city aims for 100 per cent of business-related administrative procedures to be fully conducted online, over 80 per cent of administrative transactions to be contactless, and complete digitisation of administrative records.Cần Thơ targets digital economy to account for at least 14.5 per cent of its GRDP, while promoting e-commerce, e-contracts and cashless payments to reach 80 per cent. In the field of digital society, it aims for 95 per cent of adults to have bank accounts and electronic health records, and for all general education schools to adopt digital management platforms and electronic transcripts.Chairing the Government’s second meeting this year on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính stressed the need to identify the right tasks, assign the right people, ensure regular supervision, measure accurately, promptly address bottlenecks, and deliver tangible, effective results. With the Government's strong direction and coordinated implementation, these sectors are set to remain key breakthroughs, forming a pillar for Việt Nam’s advancement in the digital era. — VNA/VNS

With synchronised direction and unified implementation, ministries, sectors and localities are translating the Resolution into concrete institutions, mobilised resources and measurable outcomes.

Breakthroughs in Resolution 57 implementation need to be measured by results

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/4/1/493028_tnconc.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Farmland at the foot of Bà Đen Mountain is planned for cassava, rubber and fruit trees, creating concentrated farming zones and improving land-use efficiency in Tây Ninh Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Phú</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>TÂY NINH — Farmers in the southern province of Tây Ninh are improving incomes by applying technology, joining value chains and developing co-operative models.In Lộc Ninh Commune’s B4 Hamlet, Phạm Văn Toại’s softshell turtle farm reflects a shift in production thinking as he adopts new techniques.“Farming today does not rely only on labour, it requires technical skills and information,” Toại, 60, said.By applying proper processes, from water treatment to nutrition, his turtles grow well, face fewer diseases and generate stable income, he said.Besides adopting advanced techniques, farmers have linked with companies and co-operatives to develop value chains.The HCM City-based Chanh Viet Trading and Investment Joint Stock Company has linked with thousands of farmers in the province to develop a seedless lemon growing area of nearly 7,000ha, meeting export standards for demanding markets.Nguyễn Văn Hiển, the company’s chairman, said: “We aim to fully exploit product value while supporting farmers with both techniques and product purchasing.”The company has invested in production and deep processing to improve value, he said.Farmers who link with companies have achieved higher efficiency.Võ Thị Thu Thảo, who has grown sugarcane in Thạnh Bình Commune for more than 21 years, has linked with a company, a move that improved efficiency thanks to its support in supplying materials, transferring techniques and promoting mechanisation.Mechanisation, especially drones for spraying, has reduced labour costs, saved time and improved pest control while ensuring safety, she said.Her family cultivates 13ha of sugarcane, with average yields of more than 80 tonnes per hectare, she said.However, she added that to keep sugarcane a sustainable income source, enterprises should continue supporting farmers in developing new varieties and expanding mechanisation as labour becomes scarce and costs rise.Along with companies, co-operatives play an important role in reorganising production and improving value.The Thạnh Hòa Agricultural Service Co-operative in Thạnh Lợi Commune has more than 30ha of lemons from 15 members. Its lemons are grown to Vietnamese and global good agricultural practices (VietGAP and GlobalGAP) standards and are purchased at stable prices.Đặng Văn Phải, its director, said these linkages and standards have brought clear changes to local lemon farming.Previously, farmers worked on a small scale with unstable markets and prices, he said, adding that after joining the co-operative, production is managed more consistently, output is stable and livelihoods have improved.The co-operative’s lemons have been exported to the Netherlands and several Asian countries.“When products meet standards, selling prices are higher and profits increase,” Phải said.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/4/1/493027_tnmach.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Machinery and mechanised equipment are being introduced across Tây Ninh Province, modernising the agricultural sector. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Phú</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Participating in co-operatives and farmers’ groups has helped farmers raise incomes and develop clean, sustainable farming.In An Lục Long Commune, the Cầu Đôi Farmers’ Club is helping bring scientific advances to farmers.Trương Minh Trung, director of the Long Hội Co-operative and head of the club, said the model allows farmers to share experiences and update market information.Established in 2019 with 22 members, the club now has nearly 100 participants.It holds monthly meetings with scientists, businesses and agricultural extension officers to provide technical guidance and connect product consumption.About half of its members also belong to the Long Hội Co-operative, which grows dragon fruit and other crops.Joining the club helps improve cultivation skills and build a clean, sustainable dragon fruit value chain with stable output, according to Trung.As a result, livelihoods have improved, with more stable jobs and income, he said.Trương Tấn Đạt, deputy director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment, said the province plans to allocate more than VNĐ100 billion (US$3.8 million) to implement 89 projects linking agricultural production and consumption in 2026–30.These will focus on key products such as shrimp, dragon fruit, durian, high-quality rice, honeydew melons and bamboo shoots, along with high-tech models tied to value chains.The province is also promoting mechanisation, especially drones, to cut costs and improve efficiency, he said.Training, technology transfer, brand building and certification of safe production standards will be prioritised to help farmers expand markets.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/4/1/493029_tnirrigation.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Irrigation canals in Tây Ninh Province bring water directly to the fields, enabling farmers to plan production and boost crop yields and efficiency. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Phú</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Lê Văn Hẳn, chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, said agriculture remains a key pillar of the local economy.The province is restructuring the sector based on regional advantages and developing large-scale specialised farming areas linked with VietGAP and GlobalGAP standards.The use of new varieties, mechanisation and low-emission farming models is helping raise productivity, reduce costs and improve competitiveness.Livestock farming is moving towards industrial and high-tech models, while aquaculture remains stable with improved efficiency.“With comprehensive solutions, the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector is expected to grow by 3–3.5 per cent in 2026, contributing to food security, improving livelihoods and supplying raw materials for processing and export,” Hẳn said. — VNS

Farmers in the southern province of Tây Ninh are improving incomes by applying technology, joining value chains and developing co-operative models.

Tây Ninh farmers boost incomes through technology, linkages

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/4/5/494632_vna_potal_chu_tich_quoc_hoi_du_le_huong_ung_ngay_phap_luat_viet_nam_nam_2025_8393646.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Officials at the launch of the National Law Portal in November 2025.— VNA/VNS Photo Doãn Tấn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Nguyễn HằngHÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Justice is rolling out a broad package of measures to advance the comprehensive digital transformation, as the shift to digital becomes an inevitable trend and a key driver of socio-economic development, improved national governance and better services for citizens and businesses.The move is aimed at the robust implementation of the Politburo's Resolution 57.Deputy Director of the ministry’s Information Technology Department Phạm Đức Dụ said the ministry has recognised the strategic importance of digital transformation and, in line with Party and State policy, has established a steering committee for the development of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation.The committee is chaired by the Party Committee Secretary and Minister of Justice Nguyễn Hải Ninh.A set of operating regulations has also been issued to ensure disciplined and consistent implementation.The steering committee meets weekly to push forward digital transformation across the justice sector and to promptly implement key directives and conclusions from central and Government-level steering bodies.On the institutional front, the ministry has promulgated a series of key documents providing the foundation and direction for IT application and digital transformation in the justice sector for the next five years.These include the ministry’s Digital Transformation Strategy through 2030, a data strategy to implement tasks assigned under Government Resolution 214/NQ-CP, the Government’s action plan on data creation for comprehensive digital transformation and version 4.0 of the ministry’s Digital Architecture Framework.Infrastructure supporting digital transformation has been centrally and uniformly deployed at the ministry’s Data Centre, gradually meeting nationwide requirements for IT applications.The ministry is also migrating systems to cloud infrastructure to enable scalable expansion and flexible adoption of new technologies.Information system security is being implemented under a four-layer model in line with the Prime Minister's Directive 14/CT-TTg on strengthening cybersecurity to improve Việt Nam’s global rankings.Early resultsThe ministry has completed the national electronic civil status database, which now stores more than 145 million records.These include over 84 million birth registrations, 25 million marriage registrations, 15 million death registrations, 19 million records of marital status certificates and two million other records.Its data has also been integrated with national, sectoral and local databases, such as the National Population Database, the insurance database, the National Integrated Database at the National Data Centre and provincial administrative procedure information systems.“These links have significantly facilitated administrative procedures, allowing citizens to avoid submitting paper documents for information already available in the system,” Dụ said.The electronic civil status database is also the first database to publish its data in line with Government Resolution 66.7/2025/NQ-CP.“This is a core platform enabling the ministry to successfully cut paperwork and simplify administrative procedures for millions of citizens,” Dụ said.Another highlight is the National Law Portal at <a href="https://ai.phapluat.gov.vn/">https://ai.phapluat.gov.vn/</a>.More than just a technological platform, it serves as a bridge connecting citizens and businesses with the legal system in a convenient, transparent and accessible manner, thus strengthening public trust and enhancing law enforcement capacity.Developed through a public–private partnership, the portal integrates existing legal information systems and databases with legal services provided by law firms.It offers practical, user-friendly features, including legal document systematisation and search, public consultation on draft legislation, reception and processing of feedback and recommendations, and AI-powered legal assistance.Part of the implementation of a Government-approved project on applying digital technology to handle feedback on legal documents, it also connects users with legal advisory services, provides legal aid for disadvantaged groups and supports businesses.The platform serves as an effective communication channel between the Government, ministries, local authorities, citizens and businesses in both lawmaking and enforcement, enabling users to submit feedback without complex procedures.“These efforts are not only about modernising the justice sector, but also contributing to national digital transformation goals and laying the groundwork for scientific and technological development and innovation,” Dụ added.Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyễn Thanh Tịnh said Resolution 57 identifies science and technology as the foundation, innovation as the objective, and digital transformation as a breakthrough solution to drive Việt Nam’s development in the next few years.“This is a highly appropriate policy,” Tịnh said.The justice ministry is committed to making practical and effective contributions to building and refining the institutional framework for implementing Resolution 57, he added.A centralised administrative procedure system for the justice sector has already been completed, with administrative reform seen as a key breakthrough centred on serving citizens and businesses.Under central and Government assessments, the ministry consistently ranks among the top performers in digital transformation and implementation of Resolution 57, Tịnh said.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/4/5/494635_vna_potal_thi_hanh_an_dan_su_tp_ho_chi_minh_day_manh_chuyen_doi_so_theo_nghi_quyet_57_8545482.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Officials at the Intelligent Operation Centre of the HCM City's Civil Enforcement Agency. — VNA/VNS Photo Hồng Đạt</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Challenges aheadDespite these achievements, Dụ acknowledged several challenges.The ministry’s IT infrastructure remains uneven, with some systems built on outdated technologies. Servers, transmission capacity and equipment have yet to meet the demands of big data processing.Meanwhile, cybersecurity risks and data breaches are increasing, while early warning and monitoring systems remain incomplete.Digital capabilities are also uneven, with some officials lacking proficiency in digital skills. There is also a shortage of professionals with combined expertise in law and technology.The simultaneous rollout of multiple IT systems, databases and digital platforms is placing growing demands on data quality, information security and system stability.However, the IT workforce remains thin, often handling multiple responsibilities from development and management to maintenance and user support, creating significant pressure and affecting implementation progress.Training programmes have yet to keep pace, remaining largely basic and lacking depth in areas like data governance, artificial intelligence and big data.Clear mechanisms for data access and sharing across ministries and localities are still lacking, as are comprehensive standards for legal data structures.No unified KPI system or quantitative criteria have been established to measure digital transformation performance.In addition, both citizens and some public servants remain accustomed to traditional methods and are not fully ready to adopt end-to-end online public services.Concerns about data security and reliability persist.The ministry is therefore facing a dual challenge: accelerating digital transformation to meet new policy requirements while addressing constraints in infrastructure, personnel and institutional frameworks.“This is a challenging phase, but also an opportunity for the justice sector to assert its pioneering role in legal data governance and administrative reform,” Dụ said.Policy recommendationsDụ noted that successful digital transformation in the justice sector requires strategic, long-term solutions covering institutions, worker training, finance and international cooperation, not just technology.These include advising authorities to amend and supplement existing policies, establishing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms with clear KPIs and modernising IT infrastructure, particularly through cloud services and integrated cybersecurity solutions.The ministry has been advised to relocate its data to the National Data Centre and ensure all IT systems meet security classification requirements before deployment.It should complete the development and operation of national and sectoral databases by the end of the year, pilot AI platforms to support officials and integrate AI tools for drafting and detecting inconsistencies in legal documents.Further measures include strengthening the workforce, providing specialised training in data governance, AI, big data and blockchain, and developing a new cadre of legal-tech experts.The ministry needs to explore the use of AI and big data for legal analytics and forecasting, as well as blockchain for secure data storage and authentication.Enhanced inter-agency coordination is another priority, including linking legal data with population, asset, business and judicial datasets.Finally, the ministry should draw on international experience in legal data governance and emerging technologies to foster innovation and create an environment for testing and deploying advanced legal solutions. — VNS

Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyễn Thanh Tịnh said under central and Government assessments, the ministry consistently ranks among the top performers in digital transformation and implementation of the Politburo's Resolution 57.

Justice ministry accelerates sweeping digital transformation drive

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/4/3/494679_month.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Press conference introducing the Action Month on Occupational Safety and Hygiene in 2006, which will take place in May. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — Workplace safety in Việt Nam is set to move from manual oversight to modern, digital management and the use of artificial intelligence (AI), Vũ Trọng Bình, director of the Employment Department at the Ministry of Home Affairs, said.Management and performance of occupational safety must change comprehensively from central to grass‑roots levels and from State agencies to enterprises, in line with the spirit of the Party Congress, Bình told a press conference introducing the Month of Action on Occupational Safety and Hygiene 2006 and reporting on occupation-related accidents in 2025 in Hà Nội on Friday.The Month of Action on Occupational Safety and Hygiene 2006 will take place from May 1 to 31 under the theme Innovating management and improving the effectiveness of occupational safety and health in the digital age.The highlight of this year’s Action Month is the strong message of transformation towards digital governance and the application of AI, along with positive signs as material losses from workplace accidents fell by more than VNĐ28 trillion ($1 billion) last year, Bình said.“The Employment Department has submitted a plan to amend the Law on Occupational Safety and Health in 2026, and simultaneously submitted to the Government a Decree on occupational safety management with the spirit of comprehensive innovation, strong decentralisation, promotion of digitalisation and AI application,” Bình said.“Safety is a legitimate right of workers and businesses have a responsibility to seriously implement it. This is also one of the important goals of the Party and the State.”The launching ceremony is expected to take place officially on April 24 in Quảng Ninh Province, in conjunction with the launch of Workers’ Month.The event also serves as a practical activity marking the 140th anniversary of International Labour Day (May 1) and World Day for Safety and Health at Work (April 28).Throughout the Action Month, practical activities will be implemented across central and local levels, including enforcing Directive 31-CT/TW of the Party Central Committee; organising dialogues of national and provincial councils on occupational safety and health; and visiting victims and relatives affected by occupational accidents and diseases.Functional agencies will also strengthen inspections and guide self-inspections at enterprises and production facilities, combined with conferences, seminars and in-depth training to raise awareness of occupational safety in the digital age.According to the ministry’s report, more than 7,000 occupation-related accidents occurred last year, down 15.4 per cent compared with 2024.Notably, both the number of fatal workplace accidents and fatalities fell sharply, especially in areas with established labour relations.The country recorded 621 fatal workplace accidents, a decrease of 9.33 per cent, resulting in 658 deaths, down 9.49 per cent.Material losses from workplace accidents fell significantly, from over VNĐ42.5 trillion ($1.5 billion) in 2024 to just VNĐ14 trillion ($530 million) in 2025. — VNS

The Month of Action on Occupational Safety and Hygiene in 2006 will take place from May 1 to 31 with the theme Innovating management and improving the effectiveness of occupational safety and health in the digital age.

Enhancing digitalisation in workplace safety management

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/4/3/494614_metro%20line.jpeg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>HCM City’s Metro Line No. 1, connecting Bến Thành Market and Suối Tiên Theme Park, has been in operation since late 2024. The Bến Thành-Thủ Thiêm metro line is set to break ground on April 30. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HCM CITY — HCM City will break ground this month on two major infrastructure projects worth more than VNĐ97 trillion (US$3.7&nbsp;billion)&nbsp;in bid to&nbsp;improve connectivity to Long Thành International Airport and support investment in southern Việt Nam.The projects,&nbsp;a metro line linking the city centre to the Thủ Thiêm urban area and an expressway connecting Long Thành to coastal tourism hubs,&nbsp;are scheduled to begin construction around the National Reunification (April 30) public holiday.The 6km Bến Thành-Thủ Thiêm metro line will be developed under a public-private partnership model and is expected to link the central business district with Thủ Thiêm, a planned financial centre across the Sài Gòn River.The 42km Hồ Tràm-Long Thành expressway will provide a direct route between the future airport and key tourism and industrial zones, improving access to ports and satellite cities in the region.Integrated transport networkThe projects are part of the city's&nbsp;push to build an integrated transport network, with urban rail at its core. Under a recently approved plan, the city aims to complete six metro and urban railway lines with a combined length of 187km by 2030.The plan follows a National Assembly resolution that allows for faster approval processes and greater decentralisation in urban rail development.The city’s first metro line, the 19.7-km Bến Thành-Suối Tiên route, began operations in late 2024 and carries more than 55,000 passengers a day, according to city data.Construction of Metro Line No. 2, which will run from Bến Thành to Tham Lương, is expected to start soon and will be the first project to use the new policy framework.Additional planned routes include a railway linking Thủ Thiêm with Long Thành airport, an extension of the existing metro line to Bình Dương province, Metro Line No. 6 connecting Tân Sơn Nhất airport to Phú Hữu, and a line to Cần Giờ.Urban rail is expected to account for 20-30 per cent&nbsp;of travel demand by 2030, rising to as much as 60 per cent&nbsp;by 2045 as the network expands to about 700 km.Improved transport links, particularly to Long Thành airport, could support real estate development and attract foreign investment, analysts say, especially in industrial and logistics sectors tied to global supply chains.HCM City attracted nearly $2.9 billion in foreign direct investment in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring continued investor interest despite global economic uncertainty.Authorities plan to mobilise funding through a mix of public investment and private capital, while promoting transit-oriented development to maximise land value along transport corridors.&nbsp;—&nbsp;VNS&nbsp;

HCM City will break ground this month on two major infrastructure projects worth more than VNĐ97 trillion (US$3.7&nbsp;billion)&nbsp;in bid to&nbsp;improve connectivity to Long Thành International Airport and support investment in southern Việt Nam.

HCM City to launch $3.7 billion transport projects to boost Long Thành airport connectivity

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/4/3/494696_kham.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Doctors provide free health screenings for residents in a programme in August last year. A large-scale community health festival will take place on Sunday in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Ánh Tuyết</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — A large-scale community health festival and walking event titled “For a Healthy Việt Nam” will take place from 7am to 4pm on Sunday at Trần Nhân Tông pedestrian street and Thống Nhất Park in Hà Nội, in response to Việt Nam’s National Health Day.Volunteer young doctors are expected to provide free health screenings for around 10,000 residents.According to the Việt Nam Young Physicians’ Association, the event is jointly organised by the Department of Preventive Medicine, the Medical Services Administration under the Ministry of Health, and the association to promote public awareness, encourage healthier lifestyles and strengthen disease prevention, particularly for non-communicable diseases.The programme aims to offer free medical consultations and screenings for at least 5,000 people, prioritising disadvantaged households, elderly residents and workers.Participants will receive comprehensive health checks through a streamlined one-stop process, including blood pressure measurement, height and weight assessment, BMI and cardiovascular risk evaluation, blood tests, general examinations and specialist consultations in internal medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics, ophthalmology, ENT, dentistry and oncology. Rapid blood glucose testing and biochemical screening will also be conducted to detect diabetes and metabolic disorders.Depending on individual needs, participants may undergo ultrasound scans, electrocardiograms, X-rays and AI-assisted screenings for common cancers such as breast and cervical cancer. The programme will also provide personalised nutrition counselling and guidance on using digital health-monitoring applications.Hundreds of doctors and medical staff from central hospitals, armed forces medical units and reputable private healthcare institutions will join the event. Participants completing the screening process will receive health-care products, supplements, milk, home health-monitoring kits and access to digital health-tracking applications.Alongside the health festival, a community walking event titled “For a Healthy Việt Nam – Green Steps, Healthy Connections” will be held along the Trần Nhân Tông pedestrian area and within Thống Nhất Park, featuring routes suitable for all age groups, including vulnerable participants.The organisers will ensure safety through traffic regulation, medical teams, ambulances and volunteer support along the route. Awards will be presented in various categories, including outstanding senior participants, inspirational persons with disabilities, family and youth groups, and memorable moments during the walk.Residents can register for the walking event and related activities via the online registration form provided by the organisers at <a href="https://forms.gle/ZdUXeMuR64u67Y7TA">https://forms.gle/ZdUXeMuR64u67Y7TA</a>. — VNA/VNS

Hundreds of doctors and medical staff from central hospitals, armed forces medical units and reputable private healthcare institutions will join the event.

Free cancer screening, health checks to benefit 10,000 people in Hà Nội

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/27/493099_136.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Và Giống Và in custody. — Photo congan.nghean.gov.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>NGHỆ AN —&nbsp;A man accused of drug offences has been arrested after spending eight years on the run in Laos, police in central Việt Nam&nbsp;said on Friday.Và Giống Và, 60, had been wanted since 2018 on charges of&nbsp;illegal drug trading and allowing drug use on his premises. He was detained on Thursday in a joint operation involving Vietnamese and Laotian police.Investigators say Và fled across the border shortly after becoming the subject of a manhunt and had since kept a low profile, cutting off contact with family, changing his name and moving between remote areas with difficult access.His arrest follows what officials described as a period&nbsp;of tracking and verification, carried out in coordination with Lao counterparts.Và, who is from Huồi Tụ Commune in the central province of Nghệ An, has been brought back to Việt Nam and is now in custody.The case is under further investigation.&nbsp;— VNS

A man wanted since 2018 has been arrested after spending years in hiding in Laos, with police citing cross-border coordination in the operation.

Eight-year fugitive captured in cross-border police operation

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/27/493065_%C4%91%E1%BA%A1i%20bi%E1%BB%83u%20trao%20%C4%91%E1%BB%95i.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Prof. Jaehong Han, Chung-Ang University (South Korea), Former President of the Asian Society of Natural Products (ASNP) and Prof. Eric Gontier, University of Picardie Jules Verne, France at the MPNP2026. Photos courtesy of ICISE</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>GIA LAI — Scientists from around the world have converged in Việt Nam for a major symposium on medicinal plants and natural products, underscoring the country’s growing role in advancing research and international collaboration in the field.More than 120 delegates, including professors, scientists, young researchers and PhD students from 14 countries, are attending Rencontres du Vietnam: The Second Vietnam International Symposium on Medicinal Plants and Natural Products (MPNP2026).The event is jointly organised by Rencontres du Vietnam, the International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education and the Asian Federation of Biotechnology Vietnam. The symposium is being held at ICISE in Quy Nhơn Nam Ward, Gia Lai Province from March 26 to 28.MPNP is a biennial scientific conference series. The inaugural symposium, held in 2024, attracted nearly 120 delegates from 13 countries, creating a vital foundation for connecting and developing research networks in the field of medicinal plants and natural products.MPNP2026 focuses primarily on various aspects of medicinal plant biology at the agronomic and molecular levels, the progression of plant-derived extracts, molecules and foods, as well as the establishment of Vietnamese and global public-private networks.“The conference aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for all delegates to present research results, share experiences and discuss the most recent innovations, trends and concerns, as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the field of medicinal plant biology and advanced innovation in natural products,” said Chair of the Organising Committee, Nguyễn Thị Kiều Oanh from the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/27/493132_trinh%20bay.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Chair of the Organising Committee, Dr. Nguyễn Thị Kiều Oanh from the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi addresses the event.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>At MPNP2026, nearly 90 reports are being presented across plenary, parallel and poster sessions. The content focuses primarily on various aspects of medicinal plant biology, ranging from agronomy to molecular biology, the research and development of plant-derived extracts, compounds and foods, as well as the promotion of public-private partnership networks between Việt Nam and the international community.According to Nguyễn Thị Kiều Oanh, the presenters represent 14 countries, including Israel, South Korea, France, the United States, Canada, Việt Nam, India, Indonesia, Algeria, Laos, South Africa, the Philippines, Belgium and Tanzania, as well as many universities, research institutes and industry partners.“So, I do hope that all participants of MPNP2026 will achieve fruitful results by the end of the workshop. I believe that the discussions, presentations and interactions throughout this event will inspire new perspectives and open doors to future cooperation,” she added."Gia Lai Province possesses significant potential for developing standardised medicinal plant cultivation zones. Local authorities consistently encourage research initiatives aimed at leveraging this inherent potential to drive local and regional economic development,” said Deputy Director of the Provincial Department of Science and Technology Nguyễn Hữu Hà.“Furthermore, we are currently establishing a key biotechnology research centre to enhance research, technology transfer and the practical application of biotechnology.”<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/27/493064_%C4%91%E1%BA%A1i%20bi%E1%BB%83u.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>MPNP2026 attracts more than 120 delegates, including professors, scientists, young researchers, and PhD students from 14 countries around the world.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>MPNP2026 is organised within the framework of the opening week of the National Tourism Year – Gia Lai 2026. This integration helps bridge the gap between science and tourism development, promotes Việt Nam’s national image and affirms the country’s growing importance in global research and development of medicinal plants and natural products.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 80 per cent of the global population relies on medicinal plants for health care and disease prevention. This growing interest in natural remedies and plant-based compounds is driving innovation in medicine, shifting the focus towards health maintenance, wellness and preventative care, an increasingly important global trend.Việt Nam, located in Southeast Asia within the tropical zone, possesses diverse climatic and geographical conditions that are highly conducive to the growth and development of medicinal plants.Out of approximately 12,000 plant species found in the country, around 4,000 have been traditionally used in ethnomedicine.Thanks to this rich biodiversity and long-standing cultural practices, Việt Nam is recognised as one of the 15 key countries on the global map of medicinal plants. The nation’s diverse flora and fauna provide a wide range of species with high therapeutic and economic value.When combined with the indigenous knowledge of 54 ethnic groups, the country holds significant potential for sustainably harnessing and enhancing the value of medicinal plants. These resources can be developed into quality products for both domestic use and international export.However, in recent years, climate change and environmental degradation due to unsustainable development have posed growing challenges to the conservation and use of natural resources. These issues underscore the need for more scientific and sustainable approaches in the development, preservation and innovation of medicinal plants and natural products in Việt Nam and around the world. — VNS

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 80 per cent of the global population relies on medicinal plants for health care and disease prevention. This growing interest in natural remedies and plant-based compounds is driving innovation in medicine, shifting focus toward health maintenance, wellness, and preventative care—an increasingly important global trend.

World specialists gather in Việt Nam to talk about medicinal plants and natural products

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/27/492452_5436025629336425_Screenshot%202026-03-24%20at%2016.39.25.png" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Residents cope with floodwater inside a small shop in HCM City as early seasonal rains cause localised inundation. —Photo: dantri.com.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HCM CITY —&nbsp;Authorities have been ordered to urgently review landslide prevention works on Thanh Đa Peninsula and prepare round-the-clock staffing to respond to any emergencies ahead of the 2026 rainy season.The municipal People’s Committee has issued directives to departments, agencies and localities on key measures to ensure the safety of irrigation infrastructure and disaster prevention efforts in this area that has been marked for a modern urban residence project but development has stalled for three decades.The latest instructions focus on reviewing and inspecting high-risk landslide areas as well as ongoing projects, enabling timely solutions to be put in place.The municipal Department of Agriculture and Environment has been tasked with leading field inspections in coordination with relevant units to comprehensively assess the condition of irrigation systems. Vulnerable sections – including embankments, river dykes and silted or degraded canals – must be identified, with proposals made for reinforcement and repairs.City authorities have also called for regular monitoring and acceleration of irrigation, dyke and reservoir projects to ensure structural safety during the upcoming rainy season.The Department of Construction has been assigned to urgently review and report on the progress of the Thanh Đa Peninsula anti-landslide project, covering multiple sections and reinforcement works along the Sài Gòn River at discharge points. Any obstacles must be identified and addressed through appropriate recommendations.Meanwhile, the Irrigation Works Management and Operation Centre has been instructed to strictly comply with regulations on dam and reservoir safety, expedite construction progress and carry out maintenance on deteriorating structures. The unit is also required to work with local authorities to handle violations within protected corridors.Operators must develop water storage plans to ensure safety for both infrastructure and downstream areas&nbsp;while meeting water supply demands for production and daily use. Staffing arrangements for continuous monitoring and operation must be maintained, even in the absence of heavy rainfall.The city has also stressed the need for constant monitoring at key facilities, early detection of risks and proactive responses. Testing of flood discharge systems and technical inspections must be conducted to ensure readiness in all scenarios.Local administrations have been directed to review and redefine the boundaries of public land under their management, identify encroachments or misuse within protection corridors, and take prompt action against violations.In addition, the municipal government has tasked the management board of Côn Đảo National Park with urgently addressing issues at the Đất Dốc dam system, including repairing subsidence and defects to ensure flood resilience and safety in 2026. — VNS

Authorities have been ordered to urgently review landslide prevention works on Thanh Đa Peninsula and prepare round-the-clock staffing to respond to any emergencies ahead of the 2026 rainy season.

HCM City orders urgent Thanh Đa landslide review

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/20/491515_5432486631199938_ben-xe-my-dinh-5.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Ministry of Construction tightens control on transport fares amid soaring fuel prices. — Photo vietnamplus.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Construction has ordered provincial and municipal people’s committees and their departments to tighten oversight of transport fares following a sharp, unpredictable rise in oil and petroleum prices linked to military tensions in the Middle East.In a document sent to agencies, Minister Trần Hồng Minh warned that higher fuel costs are driving up transport expenses and adding pressure on production, businesses and household budgets.The ministry tasked the Vietnam Road Administration, Vietnam Railways, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, the Vietnam Maritime Administration and the Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration, and local authorities with closely tracking fuel-price effects on fares, especially for passenger services and essential goods.Transport companies must submit price declarations in line with legal requirements so fares accurately reflect costs.The document calls for stepped-up inspections of price declarations, posted fares, and operator enforcement, with targeted checks on firms reporting large increases and strict penalties for violations.Businesses must not exploit fuel-price volatility to impose unreasonable fare hikes, the minister said.Local authorities were urged to optimise transport operations, match vehicle deployment to demand, cut empty runs to save fuel, and speed up digitalisation and tech adoption to improve efficiency.The ministry also encouraged a shift toward electric and clean-energy vehicles.Sectoral directorates were told to promote price cuts or price floors for services little affected by fuel costs, continue monitoring market developments, and report promptly with recommendations to mitigate impacts on transport services and citizens’ livelihoods. — VNS

Transport companies must submit price declarations in line with legal requirements so fares accurately reflect costs.

Government orders crackdown on fare hikes as oil prices surge

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/20/491232_5431471110636797_dh.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>An inner-city campus of Việt Nam National Univeristy–Hà Nội on Nguyễn Trãi Street. — Photo&nbsp;kinhtedothi.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — As universities plan to relocate away from the city’s inner areas, Hà Nội authorities are considering converting the old buildings into social housing and resettlement homes.The initiative is outlined in the city’s Plan 107 on improving management efficiency, use and exploitation of State-owned housing facilities, recently signed by Permanent Vice Chairman of Hà Nội People’s Committee Dương Đức Tuấn.The Plan's overall objective is to manage, organise&nbsp;and utilise state-owned housing in accordance with the law on public assets, ensuring centralisation and unified management.&nbsp;In addition, it aims to enhance the sense of responsibility of organisations and individuals in managing and utilising the city’s State-owned housing.Hà Nội plans to make use of 100 per cent of the city’s unutilised and vacant State-owned housing, ensuring compliance, transparency and avoiding wastefulness.The city will focus on accelerating the renovation of old apartment buildings to improve urban infrastructure.&nbsp;These housing units have the potential to become a pilot project to comprehensively address urban issues. Studies will be conducted on whether they meet the criteria to be converted into social or resettlement housing.&nbsp;In the case that the buildings do not meet the criteria and are no longer of use, they will be auctioned off to recover funds for the local budget.Notably, the city’s plan also requires a building condition assessment of the A1 student housing complex in the Pháp Vân–Tứ Hiệp area, as preparation for a renovation proposal. — VNS

Hà Nội plans to make use of 100 per cent of the city’s unutilised and vacant state-owned housing, ensuring compliance, transparency and avoiding wastefulness.

Hà Nội to repurpose inner-city university land for social housing

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/20/491550_QU%E1%BA%A2NG%20TR%E1%BB%8A.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Fishing boats from coastal communes in Quảng Trị return to Cửa Việt fishing port after a night at sea. VNA/VNS Photo Hồ Cầu</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>QUẢNG TRỊ – The central province of Quảng Trị has rolled out measures to strictly control fishing vessels, contributing to nationwide efforts to have the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing lifted.The move has improved local fisheries management, leading to a significant drop in violations at sea.The province currently has about 4,600 fishing vessels measuring 6 metres or longer. All have met requirements on registration, inspection and licensing, and have installed vessel monitoring systems (VMS), a key tool to enhance oversight of offshore activities.Lieutenant Colonel Đặng Văn Long, Deputy Commander of the Nhật Lệ Border Guard Station, said that border guards have tightened checks from the moment vessels leave port.He added that vessels losing VMS signals must report to shore at least six hours in advance for monitoring and handling in line with regulations.At fishing ports and anchorage areas, departure conditions are strictly controlled. Vessel owners must complete all required procedures and ensure VMS devices operate continuously, while maintaining accurate fishing logs.A 24/7 monitoring system allows authorities to track vessels’ positions and movements in real time. Any abnormal signs, such as signal loss or risks of encroaching into unauthorised waters, are promptly addressed through warnings or preventive measures.In addition to managing vessels within the locality, Quảng Trị has strengthened coordination with other provinces to supervise boats operating beyond its jurisdiction, particularly those docking or operating in neighbouring areas.Trần Hải, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Bắc Trạch Commune, said local authorities have asked other localities to coordinate closely in managing such vessels, ensuring those that fail to meet offshore requirements remain docked to prevent violations.Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Lê Văn Bảo affirmed that the entire fleet is now under control in terms of routes, fishing grounds and anchorage locations, including vessels operating outside the province.These efforts have helped prevent local vessels from infringing foreign waters – a key factor behind the EC’s warning, while raising fishermen’s awareness and compliance with legal regulations.Local authorities stressed that alongside technical measures, communication and legal education have played an important role. Training sessions and dialogues have improved fishermen’s understanding of regulations and the risks associated with IUU fishing.In the time ahead, Quảng Trị will continue identifying strict fleet management as a core solution, while maintaining inspections, promoting technology application and enhancing inter-agency and inter-provincial coordination.With consistent and effective measures, the province is working with the rest of the country towards removing the IUU “yellow card” and developing a sustainable and responsible fisheries sector. VNA/VNS

The move has improved local fisheries management, leading to a significant drop in violations at sea.

Quảng Trị strengthens fleet oversight to curb IUU fishing

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/6/488582_hoabinh1.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hòa Bình speaks at the meeting to review the development strategy and operational framework for the International Financial Centre. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI&nbsp;— Trading platforms at the Vietnam International Financial Centre in HCM City and Đà Nẵng city should be launched early and introduced to the global market, according to Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hòa Bình.Chairing a meeting in Hà Nội on March 6 to review the development strategy and operational framework for the International Financial Centre, Bình acknowledged the progress made by relevant ministries and localities in a short period of time. However, he noted that current efforts have largely focused on building the organisational structure and legal framework.He emphasised that two tasks must proceed in parallel: continuing to finalise the legal and institutional framework, infrastructure and human resources, and launching concrete initiatives that can contribute to economic activities.To that end, the Deputy PM directed the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to work with the Government Office to promptly organise a meeting with relevant ministries to finalise and approve the operational regulations for the centre. Once consensus is reached, the regulations should be issued without delay.Regarding the governing council’s 2026 work plan, Bình asked the MoF to incorporate feedback from parties and particularly from HCM City and Đà Nẵng in order to complete the plan. The two cities, he said, should then develop their own operational plans based on the overall framework. He also called on local authorities to introduce at least one concrete initiative or activity each month to demonstrate progress.The principle is to prioritise feasible initiatives first, such as agricultural exchanges and traditional services that meet immediate market demand, while more complex areas like fintech and regulatory sandboxes continue to be studied, he said. HCM City, for instance, is preparing to launch a national agricultural trading platform where international buyers could directly trade Vietnamese products such as rice, durian and seafood instead of relying on fragmented transactions.With regard to policy mechanisms, the Deputy PM noted that the Government is preparing a decree to establish a regulatory framework for its management body. At the same time, local authorities may adopt more flexible and competitive personnel policies for the financial centre’s operating agencies if needed, as the Government’s regulations will serve as a general legal framework.He also tasked ministries with accelerating preparations for supporting institutions, including dispute resolution bodies, supervisory mechanisms, and the establishment of a specialised court within the International Financial Centre in HCM City. — VNA/VNS

Chairing a meeting to review the development strategy and operational framework for the International Financial Centre, Bình acknowledged the progress made by relevant ministries and localities in a short period of time. However, he noted that current efforts have largely focused on building the organisational structure and legal framework.

Deputy PM urges early establishment of trading platforms at Int’l Financial Centre

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/6/488584_chien-su-trung-dong-kinh-te-viet-nam-0603.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on Việt Nam’s economy under the baseline scenario is expected to remain limited.&nbsp; — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HCM CITY — Analysts at finance firm VinaCapital said the direct impact from rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on Việt Nam’s economy under the baseline scenario is expected to remain limited although the conflict is pushing up global oil prices and safe-haven assets such as gold sharply higher.According to Michael Kokalari, Director of Macroeconomic Analysis and Market Research at VinaCapital, the conflict is unlikely to significantly affect Việt Nam. Exports to the Middle East account for less than 3 per cent of Việt Nam’s total export turnover, while the likelihood of a large-scale and prolonged ground campaign in Iran is considered relatively low.VinaCapital views the situation as a more intense version of last year’s “12-day conflict”, meaning tensions may last longer but mainly create a sharp yet short-term shock to global financial markets.The clearest impact on Việt Nam’s economy would come from higher oil prices. Since the beginning of the year, global oil prices have risen about 30 per cent, potentially pushing Việt Nam’s CPI inflation from around 2.5 per cent year-on-year to nearly 4 per cent in the coming months.However, fuel accounts for only about 4 per cent of Việt Nam’s CPI basket, while food and foodstuffs – largely produced domestically – make up nearly 36 per cent. As a result, the energy price shock is considered manageable, although higher transport and logistics costs may push up domestic prices.Higher oil prices could also weigh on GDP growth, as Việt Nam is a net energy importer with net imports equivalent to about 1 per cent of GDP relative to energy consumption. Nevertheless, the Government still has room to offset this impact through growth-supporting measures.The oil price surge may also be partly cushioned by plans from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to raise output from April, while fuel inventories – particularly in China – are reportedly at multi-year highs.Meanwhile, a stronger US dollar and rising gold prices could put depreciation pressure on the Vietnamese đồng (VNĐ). Combined with higher inflation, this may push 12-month deposit rates up by 50–100 basis points this year to around 7 per cent per year.In a less favourable scenario where oil prices exceed US$100 per barrel, inflation could rise above 5 per cent and deposit rates climb beyond 7–8 per cent, while GDP growth may fall by about two percentage points.Higher energy costs would also hit household spending. Currently, Vietnamese households spend about 6 per cent of their total expenditure on petrol and gas. If oil prices rise by around 70 per cent, this share could exceed 10 per cent, forcing households to cut spending on other items.On the stock market, rising oil prices, shipping costs and interest rates may increase short-term volatility and widen sectoral divergence. Petroleum retailers, oil refiners, oilfield service firms, natural rubber producers, shipping and port operators, as well as fertiliser and gold businesses, may benefit.By contrast, fuel- and rate-sensitive sectors such as airlines, tourism and real estate could face pressure.Overall, VinaCapital analysts believed the impact of Middle East tensions on Việt Nam’s economy will likely remain short-term and moderate, while market fluctuations could create opportunities for long-term investors to accumulate stocks at more attractive valuations. — VNA/VNS

VinaCapital analysts believed the impact of Middle East tensions on Việt Nam’s economy will likely remain short-term and moderate, while market fluctuations could create opportunities for long-term investors to accumulate stocks at more attractive valuations.

Middle East tensions likely to have moderate impact on Việt Nam’s economy: VinaCapital

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/5/486509_CH1.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>G42 and its Vietnamese partners sign a framework investment cooperation agreement in HCM City on February 8. — Photo baophapluat.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HCM CITY— HCM City is recording major shifts in the structure of foreign direct investment, with the emergence of large data centres and digital infrastructure and fintech projects signalling a new phase in its development trajectory.The inflow of high-quality capital is expected to underpin its new growth drivers and bolster its long-term competitiveness.A key highlight is the long-term framework agreement recently signed between Abu Dhabi-based G42, a leading technology group from the United Arab Emirates, and a consortium of domestic partners.The agreement sets out plans to develop large-scale data centre infrastructure in Việt Nam, with total projected investment estimated at up to US$2 billion.Under the arrangement, the parties plan to jointly invest in, build and operate international-standard data centres in the city, intended to serve as a critical platform for digital services catering to government agencies, businesses and international partners.Alongside investment from the UAE, city authorities have also disclosed progress on another $2 billion data centre project backed by a US investor.Speaking at the city’s socio-economic review meeting recently, Nguyễn Văn Được, chairman of the city's People’s Committee (municipal government), revealed that the investor had committed to disbursing 60 per cent of the capital, equivalent to $1.2 billion, as early as the second quarter of 2026.“This is a strong indication that FDI flows into the city will become increasingly vibrant in the coming period, providing an important basis for the city to pursue double-digit economic growth,” Được said.Data centre pushThe development of large-scale data centres is expected to create a solid foundation for secure data storage, processing and transmission.More importantly, analysts note that such infrastructure has become a prerequisite for attracting international financial institutions, fintech firms and global technology corporations.This role has gained additional significance following the official launch of the Việt Nam International Financial Centre in HCM City (VIFC-HCMC) on February 11.In modern financial systems, data is widely regarded as a core strategic asset.According to Phạm Tuấn Anh, head of technology at the VIFC-HCMC Executive Agency, the centre will prioritise investment in advanced technological infrastructure to position itself as a “financial transit hub” for global capital flows.“VIFC-HCMC is designed not only to serve investment flows into Việt Nam but also to evolve into a regional capital intermediary," Anh said.“It will function as a buffer zone for FDI and especially foreign indirect investment (FII), which previously lacked sufficiently favourable mechanisms to enter Việt Nam.”Such a mechanism is considered particularly meaningful as Việt Nam seeks to attract higher-quality capital.Rather than focusing solely on manufacturing-oriented FDI, the city is increasingly targeting investment in sectors capable of generating higher value-added returns.On its inaugural day, VIFC-HCMC drew strong interest from international investors. Among the highlights was a commitment by Vantage Point Asset Management, a major asset management firm operating in Singapore and Australia, to mobilise up to $10 billion over the next five years for investment through the centre.The firm indicated that its investment focus would centre on data infrastructure, fintech platforms and smart urban systems.Meanwhile, city authorities are advancing plans for the city’s Digital Assets Investment Fund, targeting a scale of roughly $1 billion.Digital financeThe initiative is intended to support the development of the digital finance ecosystem and emerging fintech platforms.VIFC-HCMC is also expanding into specialised segments, including an Asia-Pacific Aviation Finance Centre and a Maritime Finance Centre, aimed at serving industries with annual market values reaching hundreds of billions of US dollars.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/5/486510_CH2.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>HCM City’s Hi-Tech Park, a key hub for technology investment and innovation.— Photo baophapluat.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Behind the successive announcements of major digital infrastructure projects lies a deeper structural trend: a qualitative transformation of FDI flows into HCM City.While earlier decades saw the city attract strong inflows of manufacturing investment driven by labour costs and geographic advantages, the current wave of capital is increasingly directed towards sectors requiring advanced technical infrastructure, a stable energy supply, and transparent regulatory frameworks.This shift suggests that the city’s competitive advantages are evolving — from cost-based factors to infrastructure quality and its role within the digital economy.According to Lâm Đình Thắng, director of the city's Department of Science and Technology, the city is entering a new development phase in which digital infrastructure plays a central role.“The expansion of large-scale data centres, artificial intelligence and cloud computing will not only accelerate digital transformation but also serve as a key enabler for building a smart city and supporting the Việt Nam International Financial Centre,” Thắng said.Aggregate data continues to underscore the city’s appeal to international investors.It is home to more than 20,470 foreign-invested projects, with total registered capital exceeding $142.2 billion, according to the city's Department of Finance.In 2025, it attracted over $8.37 billion worth of FDI, maintaining its position as the country’s leading destination for foreign investment.Infrastructure expansionThe increasing concentration of investment in technology-intensive and high value-added sectors capable of generating strong spillover effects aligns with HCM City’s long-term development strategy, under which it aims to regain double-digit economic growth from 2026 and ultimately emerge as an international mega-city by 2045.Alongside technology and finance, the city is calling for investment in a series of major infrastructure projects, including the Cần Giờ International Transhipment Port, the Cái Mép Hạ Free Trade Zone, strategic regional rail links, and a metro network expected to span around 350 kilometres.In the energy sector, the city is promoting eight offshore wind power projects with a combined capacity of approximately 15,000 MW, LNG power initiatives and large-scale industrial developments.Such projects are expected to not only meet the rising energy demands of the digital economy but also to help the city comply with sustainability standards increasingly prioritised by global investors.Experts caution that while large-scale digital infrastructure projects require time to materialise and deliver full economic benefits, their emergence reflects growing investor confidence in the city’s role in the region’s digital and financial ecosystem.At the same time, technology-intensive investments impose higher demands on electricity infrastructure, energy stability and regulatory clarity.To address these challenges, city authorities are stepping up efforts to improve the investment climate, upgrade infrastructure and develop human resources.These measures, according to policymakers, will be essential in enhancing the city’s capacity to attract and effectively utilise high-quality FDI amid intensifying regional competition. — VNS

The inflow of high-quality capital is expected to underpin the city's new growth drivers and bolster its long-term competitiveness.

HCM City set to get billion-dollar FDI projects in digital infrastructure

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/2/27/487006_bau-cu-quang-ninh.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Liên Hòa Ward installs large posters and banners welcoming the elections in the northeastern province of Quảng Ninh.— Photo baoquangninh.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>QUẢNG NINH — The northeastern province of Quảng Ninh has completed preparations for the upcoming elections to the National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels, after officially announcing and publicly posting the final list of candidates for the 16th National Assembly and the&nbsp;People’s Councils' 2026-2031 term.The milestone underscores the province’s thorough and law-compliant preparations, aimed at safeguarding voters’ rights and responsibilities in selecting representatives of the people’s will.According to the provincial Election Committee, a total of 15 candidates will contest three constituencies for nine seats in the National Assembly.At the provincial level, 93 candidates have been confirmed across 15 constituencies to elect 56 members to the provincial People’s Council.Meanwhile, at the commune level, the scale is significantly larger, with 1,890 candidates standing in 363 constituencies to elect 1,115 representatives.The processes of nomination, consultation and compilation of candidate lists were conducted rigorously through multiple rounds, ensuring fairness, democracy and high standards in professional qualifications and social standing.Trần Trọng Lan, a member of the provincial committee of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front, said the list comprises reputable and capable individuals able to represent the voice of the people in deciding key national and local issues during a new phase of development.Lãnh Thế Vinh, also a member of the committee, said that the composition of candidates reflects clear progress and is well aligned with the characteristics of a dynamic locality like Quảng Ninh.“These are exemplary individuals with the capacity to represent the people’s voice,” he said.Public posting ensures transparencyUnder electoral regulations, Friday, February 27 marked the deadline for polling teams to complete the public posting of the official candidate lists and their summary biographies at designated polling stations.At posting sites, information has been clearly and systematically displayed to enable voters to review, compare and make informed decisions.Along with the publication of candidate lists, authorities have also expedited the review and public posting of voter rolls.In Uông Bí Ward, one of the province’s key localities, the process has been carried out with particular care.The ward has recorded 41,094 eligible voters, whose names have been publicly listed at polling stations.Officials are on duty during specified hours at the polling stations, from 8 to 11.30am and from 1.30 to 5pm, to allow residents to verify their personal details and promptly report any inaccuracies.At polling station 30 in the ward, which includes the Việt Nam-Sweden General Hospital Uông Bí, special arrangements have been made due to the large number of transient voters comprising patients and their relatives.The local polling team has worked closely with hospital authorities to finalise the voter list close to polling day to ensure maximum accuracy.Mobile ballot boxes will also be deployed to patients’ bedsides for those unable to travel, ensuring compliance with electoral law while demonstrating respect for citizens’ voting rights, even in exceptional circumstances.Across residential areas in the province, preparations for polling day are gathering pace, with a buoyant atmosphere taking hold.Voters have expressed strong confidence in and high expectations for the candidates.Lê Văn Bính, a resident of Yết Kiêu 4 Quarter in Hồng Gai Ward, said local people were eagerly awaiting election day to choose representatives with both integrity and competence to serve in the National Assembly and People’s Councils, contributing to a more prosperous and improved life for the community.Nguyễn Văn Thành, deputy chairman of the ward's People’s Council, said the ward is intensifying public communications on the elections, reviewing voter lists and preparing facilities to the highest standards, while drawing up plans to ensure security and order at polling stations.Meetings between candidates and voters are also being organised to allow contenders to present their action programmes and engage directly with the public.— VNS

According to the Quảng Ninh Province's Election Committee, a total of 15 candidates will contest three constituencies for nine seats in the National Assembly.

Quảng Ninh ready for National Assembly, People’s Council elections

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/2/27/487024_5414222876398759_pn-och.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Members of the Women’s Union in Ô Chợ Dừa Ward&nbsp;remain on standby to conduct communications and support election-related work. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — The proportion of female candidates for the elections of 16th National Assembly (NA)’s deputies and people’s councils at all levels in the 2025-31 term stands at over 40 per cent, according to the city’s Women’s Union.Permanent vice chairwoman of the Hà Nội Women’s Union Phạm Thị Thanh Hương said after the third round of consultations, the proportion of female candidates for the 16th NA deputies’ election has reached 43.6 per cent.About 42 per cent of candidates for the municipal People’s Council are women while the rate at the commune/ward level people’s councils stands at 44.8 per cent.Women’s Union chapters at all levels registered 197 projects and initiatives in celebration of the elections, while participating in supervision and collecting voters’ opinions at places of residence to help ensure democracy and objectivity.In preparation for the elections, the municipal Women’s Union issued guiding documents, stepped up communications on digital platforms and coordinated with the municipal Department of Justice to organise four conferences disseminating the Law on Election of Deputies to the National Assembly and People’s Councils for nearly 1,000 female members.On Thursday, the Hà Nội Women’s Union organised a thematic training session titled 'The role of women in elections and communication and mobilisation of Voters', held both in person and online for grassroots chapters.Participants were briefed on women’s rights and obligations in elections, emphasising that exercising the right to vote is not only an entitlement but also a civic responsibility contributing to building a clean and strong state apparatus.Units were urged to focus communications on the significance of the elections, criteria for deputies, and voters’ rights and obligations and to strengthen messaging on gender equality, the role of women in the political system and the action programmes of candidates, especially female candidates.Women’s Union chapters were requested to enhance the application of information technology, make effective use of social media and flexibly combine in-person and online activities to improve communication efficiency. — VNS

On Thursday, the Hà Nội Women’s Union organised a thematic training session titled 'The role of women in elections and communication and mobilisation of Voters', held both in person and online for grassroots chapters.

Female candidate ratio in Hà Nội tops 40 per cent

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/2/27/487110_5414498403629416_image.png" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Military doctors conduct ultrasound examinations for residents in Đồng Đăng town, Cao Lộc district, Lạng Sơn province. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — The health sector must remain steadfast in the ultimate goal of universal health coverage, ensuring that every citizen has timely and equitable access to quality medical services, with no one left behind due to geographical, economic or social barriers, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm has stressed.The Party leader made the statement while visiting officials and medical staff of the Hữu Nghị (Friendship) Hospital in Hà Nội on February 27 on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the Vietnamese Doctors’ Day (February 27, 1955 – 2026).He conveyed best wishes to medical workers of the hospital and across the nation, recalling President Hồ Chí Minh’s teaching: “A physician must be like a gentle mother.” This guidance is not only a professional principle but also a sacred moral standard, defining doctors as those who care for patients with both expertise and compassion, he stated.Highlighting the health sector’s more than seven decades of development, the Party chief noted that Việt Nam’s health care system has grown steadily stronger, contributing significantly to the improvement of public health, quality of life and life expectancy.The increasingly comprehensive and modern healthcare network stands as vivid proof of the humane and progressive nature of the Vietnamese State, he said.He underlined that the health sector is a convergence of intellect and compassion, a sphere where science is inseparable from conscience and responsibility, where every professional advancement is intrinsically linked to human values. Physicians not only heal physical pain but also soothe emotional distress and mental suffering. They not only prolong life but also nurture and sustain the confidence of patients and the broader public.The Party General Secretary paid tribute to the unsung sacrifices by medical workers across the nation while underscoring that in the new development phase, particularly in implementing the 14th National Party Congress's Resolution and Politburo Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in public health care, the sector must make greater efforts to meet rising expectations.The sector must continuously improve the quality of medical examination and treatment, placing patients at the centre of all activities, he said, adding that every doctor must serve as a source of support for patients in their most difficult moments.The Party leader underlined the need to build a contingent of medical professionals who are strong in expertise, exemplary in medical ethics and steadfast in responsibility, while accelerating science–technology application and reforming governance to enhance system efficiency.Ultimately, he affirmed, human resources remain decisive, as no matter how advanced equipment becomes, it is doctors who directly deliver care and sustain patients’ confidence.Commending the hospital's achievements in improving professional quality and fulfilling its mission of caring for senior Party and State officials and the public, Party General Secretary Lâm expressed confidence that the hospital will continue to uphold its tradition, reinforce its leading position, and contribute further to safeguarding and improving public health.Director of the hospital Nguyễn Thế Anh said that protecting and caring for the health of senior Party and State officials remain&nbsp;a political task of special importance.The hospital has also continued to affirm its role as a reputable clinical training institution, promoting continuous training, scientific research, and comprehensive digital transformation. It has implemented electronic medical records, a digital signature system, and a mobile application to enhance hospital management and medical services, he reported.On the occasion, Party General Secretary Lâm visited and presented gifts to patients receiving treatment at the hospital’s Intensive Care and Toxicology Department. — VNS

The health sector must remain steadfast in the ultimate goal of universal health coverage, ensuring that every citizen has timely and equitable access to quality medical services, with no one left behind due to geographical, economic or social barriers, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm has stressed.

Health sector requested to ensure timely, equitable medical services to every citizen

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/23/480383_5384109033730074_vna_potal_dai_hoi_xiv_cua_dang_dong_bao_dan_toc_bac_ninh_vung_niem_tin_theo_dang_8545987.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Lường Thị Lan, a Nùng ethnic resident of Bắc Hoa Village, Tân Sơn Commune, Bắc Ninh Province. VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Thương</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>BẮC NINH — As the 14th National Party Congress unfolds, ethnic communities in Tân Sơn Commune, Bắc Ninh Province, continue their daily work with diligence, resilience and creativity, quietly building livelihoods and shaping the future of their homeland.In the past, local ethnic communities relied mainly on agriculture and handicrafts. Today, advances in science and technology alongside broader economic development have lifted living standards and opened new opportunities.Travelling to the ancient village of Bắc Hoa, where traditional rammed-earth houses with yin-yang tiled roofs cling to the hillside, Nùng villagers can be seen decorating their homes in preparation for the approaching Tết - Lunar New Year 2026.Hùng Văn Thăng’s family is expanding a guest shelter to welcome visitors. On the hilltop, Lường Thị Lan is brewing traditional rice wine in anticipation of a more prosperous Tết. Nearby, the family of Lăng Quốc Kỳ, head of the village’s Fatherland Front Working Committee, is working together to decorate their home.Meanwhile, Hùng Văn Tỷ, a respected village elder, is harvesting cassava. Each household has its own task, yet all share a common belief and a collective focus on the 14th National Party Congress.Kỳ said that for more than 10 days leading up to the Congress, he hung the national flag in a prominent position at the entrance to his house.Watching the live broadcast of the opening session of the 14th National Party Congress, Kỳ spoke of his pride in the changes and development of both the locality and the country, particularly Việt Nam’s rising position on the international stage. He also noted the clear improvement in the lives of ethnic communities and the maintenance of public security and order.To date, local infrastructure including electricity, roads, schools and health care facilities has been comprehensively upgraded, making the area cleaner, more modern and more accessible. All inter-communal and inter-village roads have now been concreted.The education system, from kindergarten to secondary level, has been developed to meet learning needs, with 100 per cent of school-age children in the village attending school. Increased investment in the local health station has also improved access to primary healthcare, particularly for the elderly and children.Since 2023, the commune has built a village cultural house that serves as a centre for cultural activities, community meetings and spiritual life. It is also a place where villagers share their thoughts and where the traditional sloong hao singing of the Nùng people is passed on to younger generations.Kỳ expressed confidence that Party and State policies will guide the country and its people into a new era of development, while continuing to support local economies, care for disadvantaged groups and ethnic minorities, create livelihoods, strengthen household economies and contribute to national growth.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/23/480385_5384110702136505_vna_potal_dai_hoi_xiv_cua_dang_dong_bao_dan_toc_bac_ninh_vung_niem_tin_theo_dang_8545991.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Lăng Quốc Kỳ, head of the Fatherland Front Working Committee of Bắc Hoa Village. VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Hùng Văn Tỷ, a Nùng ethnic resident and respected village elder, said the Bắc Hoa Village Party Cell was established in 2005, with him serving as its first secretary.In the past, the road from Bắc Hoa village to the commune centre and provincial area required crossing four streams, making travel extremely difficult, especially during the rainy season, when floodwaters cut off access and prevented sick residents from reaching medical care.Today, thanks to investment from the Party and State, four concrete crossings have been built over the streams, making travel easier for residents of Bắc Hoa ancient village and supporting the development of local tourism.To promote household economic development and help ethnic communities escape poverty, Bắc Hoa village regularly receives support from the State and organisations, including crop varieties, livestock and the application of scientific and technical advances in farming and animal husbandry. As a result, living standards have continued to improve.Tỷ said that under the two-tier local government model, many administrative procedures have been simplified, with officials providing attentive and responsive support to residents. He also conveyed the trust and expectations of the Nùng community in Bắc Hoa that more policies would be introduced to support remote, mountainous and ethnic areas, helping upland regions achieve stronger development.Improving people’s material and spiritual well-beingFormed through the merger of Tân Sơn and Cấm Sơn communes, Tân Sơn Commune in Bắc Ninh Province lies along National Highway 279, offering favourable connectivity and regional links. With a large land area, the commune has strong potential for fruit tree cultivation and eco-tourism development.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/23/480386_5384111042917231_vna_potal_dai_hoi_xiv_cua_dang_dong_bao_dan_toc_bac_ninh_vung_niem_tin_theo_dang_8545985.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Nùng ethnic people in Tân Sơn Commune, Bắc Ninh Province, place their trust in the 14th National Party Congress. VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Vi Văn An, Deputy Secretary of the Tân Sơn Party Committee and Chairman of the Tân Sơn People’s Committee, said that from the outset of the merger the commune identified economic development, social welfare and the improvement of people’s material and spiritual lives as its core tasks.As a result, in 2025 the commune largely met and exceeded its planned targets. Total production value was estimated at VNĐ647 billion, equivalent to 115 per cent of the plan, while total budget revenue reached VNĐ122 billion, or 121.8 per cent of the target. The poverty rate fell to 5.22 per cent, reaching 114.7 per cent of the plan, and the near-poor rate stood at 14.19 per cent, achieving 119.1 per cent of the target.These achievements in 2025 reflect the efforts of the entire political system, as well as the trust, determination and resolve of local officials, Party members and residents. They provide a solid foundation for Tân Sơn Commune to work towards fulfilling its goals and plans for 2026.“The Party Committee, authorities and people of Tân Sơn Commune place great expectations on the 14th National Party Congress to adopt practical and appropriate policies that will enable the country to advance strongly in a new era of national development, particularly through prioritising rural and mountainous infrastructure, investing in education and culture and firmly safeguarding national defence and security,” An said. — VNS

In the past, local ethnic people mainly relied on agriculture and handicrafts. Today, thanks to advances in science and technology and broader economic development, living standards have improved markedly.

Highland ethnic communities endure trust in the National Party Congress

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/23/480331_5384011088311211_Phao.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>A 15-year-old boy has suffered the near-total loss of his left hand in a severe injury caused by an improvised explosive firework. Photos courtesy of the&nbsp;108 Central Military Hospital</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — The 108 Central Military Hospital has provided emergency treatment to a 15-year-old boy who suffered the near-total loss of his left hand in a severe injury caused by an improvised explosive firework.On Friday, doctors from the Department of Upper Limb Surgery and Microsurgery under the Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics admitted the teenage patient in a critical condition following a firework explosion.The boy was brought to hospital approximately three hours after the incident, with his left hand almost completely crushed, accompanied by serious soft tissue injuries to his left thigh.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/23/480332_5384011211925121_Phao-1.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Dr Nguyễn Quang Vịnh of the Department of Upper Limb Surgery and Microsurgery conducts surgery on the patient.&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Dr Nguyễn Quang Vịnh of the Department of Upper Limb Surgery and Microsurgery said this was one of the most severe cases of firework-related injuries he has seen. The patient’s hand was nearly destroyed.Injuries caused by fireworks or explosive devices are often extremely complex, making the restoration of individual fingers extraordinarily difficult.Despite prompt emergency care and urgent surgery, and after extensive efforts by the medical team, doctors were only able to preserve two of the patient’s five fingers. The entire palm and wrist area sustained devastating damage, meaning the treatment process is expected to be prolonged and will require multiple additional surgeries.In the long term, the patient is likely to regain only very limited hand function.Dr Vịnh said that every year, particularly in the three months leading up to the Lunar New Year, the department treats numerous firework-related accidents, most of them involving adolescents. In recent years, however, such cases have been occurring sporadically throughout the year rather than being confined to festive periods.The patient has undergone surgical debridement to remove crushed tissue and foreign objects, including firework fragments. In the next few weeks, doctors will continue treatment by covering necrotic areas with skin flaps, and after several months, they plan to perform toe-to-thumb transfer surgery to replace the lost thumb.Even so, the patient will have to accept the permanent loss of at least two fingers, according to his medical team.Dr Vịnh warned the public, especially young people, never to underestimate the dangers of explosive materials. What doctors regret most is that accidents caused by fireworks are entirely preventable, yet continue to occur. Just a few moments of carelessness can lead not only to permanent loss of limb function, but in many cases can directly threaten lives.The doctor also stressed that in the event of a fireworks-related accident, the injured person should receive basic first aid, including wound dressing and immobilisation, and be transported immediately to the nearest medical facility, as delays may result in the loss of critical time for emergency treatment.Out of this deeply regrettable case, Dr Vịnh expressed the hope that families, schools and society will strengthen supervision, education and awareness among adolescents so that the sound of fireworks no longer comes at the cost of young people’s health, future and entire lives. — VNS

The patient has undergone surgical debridement to remove crushed tissue and foreign objects, including firework fragments, but doctors say the patient will still lose at least two fingers.

Teen loses most of left hand in improvised firework explosion

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