A drone view of the Nhan Co alumina plant in former Dak Nong Province, now part of Lam Dong Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. The Nhan Co alumina plant expansion in Nhan Co and Kien Duc Communes will cost about VND29.986 trillion ($1.16 billion). The Lam Dong bauxite-aluminum complex expansion in Bao Lam 1 Commune will require about VND29.869 trillion ($1.15 billion). It will add a second alumina production line with the same capacity of 1.2 million metric tons per year, covering 20.79 hectares. Lam Dong authorities emphasized that these projects represent the province’s largest-ever investments.

According to Prof. Quang, although Vietnam already had access to pembrolizumab-based immunotherapies from major pharmaceutical companies, their high cost made them less accessible. Once procurement and insurance procedures are completed, the drug will be introduced into hospital treatment protocols. Regarding lung cancer diagnosis, Prof. Quang emphasized the growing importance of early screening, particularly for high-risk groups. Looking ahead, Prof. Quang said that the health sector will focus on expanding early lung cancer screening among high-risk populations - such as the elderly, long-term smokers, and those exposed to secondhand smoke. Prof. Quang reiterated that tobacco remains the primary cause of lung cancer, accounting for over 90% of all cases, including both active and passive smokers.

Given the rapid development of technologies supporting diagnosis and treatment, many people may ask: Can AI replace or even take away the jobs of doctors in the future? Reality shows that AI has proven its value in supporting medical examination and treatment consultation. This is a breakthrough step, contributing to standardizing diagnostic procedures and improving cancer treatment quality nationwide. Therefore, according to Son, AI is a tool to help doctors work better, not to replace doctors. This can create risks: chatbots are designed for information retrieval and synthesis, not to replace doctors in making conclusions.

For many years, Vietnamese electronics enterprises have participated in global supply chains largely on cost advantages and order fulfilment capacity. As one of Vietnam’s strategic export industries, the electronics sector is being directly and strongly affected by this transition. At the industry level, the VEIA has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Industry and Trade to develop ESG guidelines tailored to the practical conditions of domestic electronics enterprises. ESG can only be implemented effectively with the support of professional organisations supply chain connectivity and close cooperation among enterprises. Vietnamese electronics enterprises can reposition successfully only by treating ESG as the foundation of a long-term strategy, enabling a shift from low-cost suppliers to value-added partners in global supply chains./.

The foldable Magic V6 smartphone by Honor. If true, the Magic V6 would eclipse even last year’s Magic V5, which already impressed with a 5,820mAh cell. With the Magic V6, Honor appears determined to close that gap. Competitors under pressureIn past comparisons, the Magic V5 was already ahead of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in several areas - except camera performance. If the rumors prove true, the Honor Magic V6 could set a new gold standard for foldable smartphones - combining power, innovation, and endurance in one game-changing device.

As Tet approaches, Quyet’s sculpture workshop hums with the rhythmic sound of chiseling and polishing. Together with his wife, Nguyen Thanh Binh (born in 1978), Quyet has spent the past three months completing his latest masterpiece: a symbolic horse statue titled War Horse. After five years in the workshop, Thanh has mastered key techniques - from selecting coal to shaping and finishing detailed features. Nguyen Tuan Quyet’s War Horse statue, made from coal over three months. (Photo: Pham Cong)Coal sculpture is a vanishing craft in Quang Ninh, now kept alive by just a few households.

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Da Nang municipal People’s Committee Tran Nam Hung said that since being assigned with state management over Hoang Sa, the city has always regarded this as a particularly important political task. Director of the Department of Home Affairs and Chairwoman of the Hoang Sa Special Zone People’s Committee Tran Thi Kim Hoa said the project not only creates a clear administrative identity for the special zone, but also contributes to affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and promoting education on patriotism, as well as the image of Hoang Sa to the public and visitors. The namplate of the Hoang Sa Special Zone People's Committee is located at the Hoang Sa Exhibition House in Son Tra ward (Photo: baoquangninh.vn)The project is an integrated complex comprising a nameplate, a sovereignty stele and a flagpole. The sovereignty stele with plaque were designed with reference to the original sovereignty stele erected on Hoang Sa in 1938 by the French on behalf of the An Nam administration. Its sides bear inscriptions affirming that Hoang Sa belongs to Vietnam’s territory, while the front displays the name and address of the headquarters of the People’s Committee of the Hoang Sa Special Zone.

For the first time in history, Vietnam’s three key leaders have made a joint visit to Laos. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. Photo: VNAAlso on Thursday afternoon, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Lao National Assembly Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane. He expressed sincere thanks to Vietnam’s National Assembly for its practical and effective support.

People jog during morning exercise in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. -- A 79-year-old Chinese patient admitted in severe cardiogenic shock from an acute heart attack was saved by doctors at Vinmec Nha Trang General Hospital in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City-- A fire broke out early on Thursday in an alley off To Ky Street in Ho Chi Minh City’s Dong Hung Thuan Ward, killing a woman and her two children, local authorities said. -- The branch 2 of Gia Dinh People’s Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City treated 217 foreign patients in January, up 88.7 percent from December 2025, the city’s health department director Tang Chi Thuong said on Wednesday. Education-- Authorities in Da Nang’s Hai Chau Ward welcomed a group of students from Uiwang in South Korea’s Gyeonggi Province for a student exchange and cultural program on Wednesday.

Scientific research at Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City. The data, released by the Science and Research Administration Policy (SARAP) group from Van Lang University, ranked institutions based on the number of research articles published in journals indexed by the Web of Science (WoS) database. According to WoS, there are 35 recognized forms of scholarly output, with the most prestigious being full research articles published in peer-reviewed journals. This means the overwhelming majority of Vietnam’s international research output in 2025 came from its universities. Alongside the two national universities and several major public institutions, the list also includes two specialized medical universities, indicating a strong research performance in the health sciences.

Vu Minh Duc, Director of the Department of Teachers and Educational Administrators under the MoET, told VietNamNet that the ministry aims to gather a clear picture of teachers’ current English abilities - especially those teaching English or delivering other subjects in English. The results will serve as a basis to design effective professional development programs tailored to real-world needs. Following the survey, the results will be analyzed and used to categorize teachers into skill levels. These profiles will help guide training efforts in both English language and English-medium teaching practices. The initiative is part of a broader education reform strategy, recognizing that English proficiency is essential not only for language teachers but also for educators across disciplines in a globalized learning environment.

After more than two weeks of intense renovation, the iconic market - located in Ben Thanh Ward - has unveiled its completed upgrades. "Ben Thanh looks more striking than ever. Among the most eye-catching additions are small boats arranged across the square, creating a vibrant and picturesque setting. Historically, Ben Thanh Market once sat along the Ben Nghe River, and the new design seeks to evoke that memory in a contemporary urban context. Ben Thanh Market was originally constructed in 1912 and completed in March 1914.

(Photo: Nguyen Hue)The directive instructs ministries and agencies to increase the availability of public transport - especially buses, trains, and flights - to meet high demand. The Prime Minister stressed that no passenger should miss Tet because of vehicle shortages. The Ministry of Public Security has been tasked with deploying additional forces and patrol units across expressways and local roads. “We call on citizens to build a culture of safe driving, not just for themselves but for the community. The Ministry of Public Security is also encouraging the public to report traffic violations using platforms like the VNeID and VNeTraffic apps, which allow for real-time citizen engagement with law enforcement.

In Cao Bang, however, those formal metrics have been set aside in favor of a modern governance approach: results-based management. This mindset explains why Cao Bang focused all resources on eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses in a short time. Now, 85 years later, joining the country's rising spirit, Cao Bang is redefining its position. On January 9, 2026, this thinking was affirmed through strategic commitments at a conference between three provinces: Cao Bang - Lang Son - Thai Nguyen. With this division, Cao Bang becomes a link in the supply chain.

The Google Maps update is expected to be gradual, with old addresses remaining searchable during a transition period rather than being removed immediately. Experts said Google Maps operates on multiple data layers, including official administrative records, historical data, and user search behavior. As new place names are added, the platform will increasingly prioritize them while keeping older names as references to avoid disrupting users. Delivery workers, ride-hailing drivers, and small businesses are expected to be most affected because they rely heavily on digital maps. Addresses on digital maps are used not only for navigation but also for online services, account verification, and transactions.