Việt Nam's healthcare system is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades. The government has designated healthcare as a top-priority sector for digital transformation, targeting full adoption of electronic health records and high-tech equipment. In Hồ Chí Minh City, hospitals are embracing a new generation of tools that promise faster and more accurate patient care.
The Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Charlottetown arrived in Đà Nẵng on 15 May for a four-day goodwill visit, aimed at strengthening friendship and mutual trust between Việt Nam and Canada. And as part of the four-day visit, alongside courtesy meetings, the delegation engaged in various meaningful community activities. These on-the-ground initiatives clearly demonstrate goodwill and efforts to deepen relations between the two nations.
Việt Nam's healthcare system is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades. The government has designated healthcare as a top-priority sector for digital transformation, targeting full adoption of electronic health records and high-tech equipment. In Hồ Chí Minh City, hospitals are embracing a new generation of tools that promise faster and more accurate patient care.
As festivals expand into larger public events, cities face increasing pressure to manage rising crowd densities and ensure safety. From religious festivals to tourism hotspots, more people are gathering in spaces not designed for such volumes. According to crowd safety expert Paul Wertheimer, how cities plan and respond now will determine whether these major events remain safe and sustainable in the years ahead.
As Việt Nam pushes further with digital transformation, the next step is making everyday services easier to access in one place. Following the Prime Minister’s directive, tickets for buses, trains and inland waterways are set to be integrated into the VNeID application in the fourth quarter of this year.
In Brunei, Vietnamese is gradually emerging as a new bridge of connection as the only Southeast Asian language officially taught at the university level. From everyday conversations to lessons on culture and history, Vietnamese is attracting growing interest from international students, opening a gateway to a deeper understanding of Việt Nam.
For over a week now, thousands of international TikTok accounts have embraced a playful wordplay, remixing the famous song "Stand by Me" by American musician Benjamin Earl King into "Stand bánh mì," a fun reference to the experience of eating bánh mì on the pavement. This trend has gone viral across various international social media platforms, drawing international visitors to try Việt Nam's beloved bánh mì.