In response to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s appeal for greater national solidarity to fight COVID-19, Vietnamese people inside and outside the country have supported the work of the Party, Government, and administrations at all levels and sectors in pandemic prevention and control.
Doctors and nurses across the nation join hands in the fight against COVID-19. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – In response to Party General Secretary Nguyen PhuTrong’s appeal for greater national solidarity to fight COVID-19, Vietnamese peopleinside and outside the country have supported the work of the Party,Government, and administrations at all levels and sectors in pandemicprevention and control.
To date, donors, businesses, entrepreneurs, collectives, andindividuals at home and abroad have not only participated in but also contributedmoney, medical equipment and supplies and food, with a total value of tens ofthousands of billion Vietnamese dongs to efforts to the prevention and controlof the pandemic and the protection and care for people’s health.
Despite their own difficulties, many overseas Vietnamesehave collected and sent medical supplies, food and cash to the home country; sharedexperience in pandemic prevention and control; and even volunteered to join thefrontline against the pandemic.
Treating a COVID-19 patient. (Photo: VNA)
Up to now, overseas Vietnamese have sent more than 60billion VND (2.6 million USD) to assist the country, along with medicalequipment and products. In addition, nearly 30 Vietnamese associations inFrance, the US and Canada have launched such campaigns as “Join hands for Vietnam”and “10,000 doses of vaccine for Vietnam” around the world.
These noble gestures all come from the heart's command,contributing to the fight against the pandemic in Vietnam, and showing the lovefor the motherland, the spirit of mutual affection and the tradition of goodsolidarity of the Vietnamese people.
Presenting gifts to labourers affected by COVID-19. (Photo: VNA)
Given the current complexity of COVID-19 with the fast spreadof the virus that threatens people’s health and all aspects of life, PartyGeneral Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong called on the entire Party, military andpeople at home and abroad to try harder and intensify their solidarity anddetermination in order to push back the pandemic.
He expressed his belief that such will and actions coupledwith support from international friends would result in a victory in the fight,contributing to common global efforts for a world of safety, peace, friendship,cooperation, and prosperity./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has tasked the Foreign Ministry with joining the Health Ministry and other relevant ministries and authorities in working with authorities of countries of ASEAN, the EU, the US, China, Japan, Republic of Korea and other countries in the world for the mutual recognition of the “vaccine passport”.
An art programme promoting the spirit of unity and consensus among the people to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic was held virtually on September 26 and connected to many locations across the country.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to Cuba and trip to the US to attend the high-level debate of the UN General Assembly’s 76th session concluded with comprehensive success, leaving an important hallmark in the country’s external relations in 2021 in both bilateral and multilateral aspects, and especially in vaccine diplomacy.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
Doctors and nurses across the nation join hands in the fight against COVID-19. (Photo: VNA) 
Treating a COVID-19 patient. (Photo: VNA) 
Presenting gifts to labourers affected by COVID-19. (Photo: VNA) 
