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Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng: new world biosphere reserve

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At its 38th session on 05 June, the Man and the Biosphere Programme of UNESCO officially approved the nomination dossier for the Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng World Biosphere Reserve in Quảng Trị Province.

Technology transforms traditional medicine

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Traditional medicine currently accounts for only 3.3% of all medical visits, leaving significant room for growth in Việt Nam’s public health system. Việt Nam is expected to strengthen the development of the sector by combining national heritage with science, technology and digital transformation. This direction is now being gradually adopted by many traditional medicine hospitals.

Joining hands for the marine environment

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In many coastal communities, plastic waste and household refuse continue to place growing pressure on the marine environment. Raising public awareness and encouraging behavioural change are seen as key to reducing pollution at its source. This approach is now being put into practice in Gia Lai Province, where a range of practical activities have been organised to promote environmental protection and encourage greater community engagement.

Vietnamese in EU adapt to new driving regulations

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In 2026, the EU introduced new digital driving licence and traffic penalty to improve road safety and modernise transport. For Vietnamese communities across Europe, adapting means not only learning updated regulations and driving skills, but also navigating practical challenges in daily life.

Hà Nội cracks down on counterfeits

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Counterfeit goods are spreading rapidly across online platforms, driven by profit margins that can reach several hundred per cent. But behind these cheap branded knockoffs lies a growing cost - damaging legitimate businesses, distorting fair competition and undermining consumer rights.

Fake channels profit from VTV content

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Vietnam Television (VTV) is among the broadcasters hardest hit by copyright infringement. As the World Cup draws closer, nearly 70 fake channels and social media groups have been found impersonating VTV, illegally reposting and exploiting its content.

Việt Nam pushes innovation to attract next-generation FDI

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Việt Nam is home to more than 46,000 active foreign-invested projects as of the end of April 2026, with total registered capital exceeding 543 billion US dollars, according to the Foreign Investment Agency. Vietnamese firms are accelerating investment in automation and digital manufacturing to strengthen their position in higher-value supply chains. International and domestic businesses are increasingly collaborating on technology transfer, research and digital operations.

Major DNA effort launched at Giồng Riềng

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More than 50 years after the war ended, Việt Nam is still searching for the identities of hundreds of thousands of fallen soldiers. At Giồng Riềng Martyrs Cemetery in An Giang Province, a new effort is now underway to help bring some of those names home.

China promotes child-friendly cities

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Cities are a place of hustle and bustle, services and business. But they are also where children live, learn and play. In China, that idea is gaining ground, with growing attention to the public spaces and support systems that shape children’s development.