Cancer patients struggle with high treatment costs
Many other cancer patients are also facing a life-or-death dilemma closely tied to the enormous cost of treatment. The reason is the very high demand for their use, while treatment costs are so high that many patients cannot afford to follow long-term regimens. Statistical data shows that targeted therapy can help extend progression-free survival up to 36.8 months, a very significant figure in cancer treatment. Prof. Pham Cam Phuong, Director of the Center for Nuclear Medicine and Oncology at Bach Mai Hospital (Hanoi), noted that current cancer treatment costs are immense. With timely and adequate treatment, many cancer patients can return to normal life and continue to contribute positively to society.
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February 08, 2026 22:03 UTC
Fireworks light up Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio in Ho Chi Minh City to open spring fest
Fireworks light up the sky over Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio in Ho Chi Minh City to open the Can Gio Spring Festival, February 7, 2026. “This is the first time that people in Can Gio can enjoy such a grand Tet festival right in our hometown," she said. With large-scale investments in transport and destination infrastructure, Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio is envisioned as a world-class destination aligned with ESG++ standards and sustainable development goals, targeting 40 million visitors annually. Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio was designed as a vibrant resort, festival, and entertainment complex. These components underscore the ambition of Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio to become a true international mega-destination, providing a powerful boost to Ho Chi Minh City’s economic growth in a new era.
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February 08, 2026 10:32 UTC
Four short-getaway spots near HCMC to escape the Tet crowds
Ho Coc Beach, Ba Ria – Vung TauIf you're dreaming of the sea but wary of Vung Tau’s Tet crowds, Ho Coc Beach offers a quieter alternative. Once ranked among the world’s 12 most surprisingly affordable beach paradises, Ho Coc lies just 125km southeast of central Ho Chi Minh City, making it easy to reach. A bird’s-eye view of Ho Coc Beach reveals its natural beauty. (Photo: Vivu24h Ho Coc)Campers love the wild charm of Ho Coc Beach. (Photo: Nam Cat Tien National Park)Mui Ne Beach, Phan ThietAlthough 210km away, travel to Mui Ne is now quick and easy via the expressway.
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February 08, 2026 08:49 UTC
A 200-year-old incense village races to meet Tet demand
As the Lunar New Year draws closer, Vietnam’s oldest incense village is in a full sprint. In Quan Huong village, located in Thang Binh commune, Da Nang City, over 100 households are producing incense at maximum capacity to meet the surging demand for Tet. Drying incense under pressureOnce shaped, the incense needs to dry under sunlight for 4–8 hours. The closer it gets to Tet, the busier life becomes in Quan Huong incense village. Recently, Mr. Hieu was named a Vietnamese Craft Artisan by the National Craft Village Association.
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February 08, 2026 08:04 UTC
Vietnam’s car production hits record high ahead of Tet
This figure includes both locally produced and imported vehicles and reflects a 2% increase compared to December 2025’s total of 69,407 units. Of that total, domestic production accounted for approximately 56,200 vehicles - up 2.7% from December and a staggering 48.5% higher than January 2025. This surge sets a new production benchmark for the country’s auto industry and highlights the commitment of Vietnamese manufacturers to start the year strong. However, compared to January 2025, the number of imported vehicles more than doubled - rising 104% in volume and 140% in value. The Vietnamese car market is currently experiencing its most active phase of the year as the Lunar New Year approaches.
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February 08, 2026 07:24 UTC
Police bust dog theft ring stealing more than 5,000 animals in Gia Lai
Photo: Gia Lai Provincial PoliceThe Criminal Investigation Division, in coordination with other units of Gia Lai provincial police, broke up the interprovincial dog theft operation on the morning of February 7. Hoang Van Hoan, born in 1984 and residing at 55 Lu Gia Street, Thong Nhat Ward, Gia Lai Province, was identified as the ringleader. The stolen dogs were gathered at a house located at 24 Le Dai Hanh Street, Thong Nhat Ward. Photo: Gia Lai Provincial PoliceHung was responsible for acting as a lookout. The total number of stolen dogs is estimated at approximately 5,200, with a combined weight of 52 tonnes.
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February 08, 2026 06:48 UTC
Galaxy S26 Ultra risks falling behind major rivals
A concept render of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Conflicting signals from early leaksIn the early stages, leaks surrounding the Galaxy S26 series had raised expectations. Citing independent sources, Ice Universe confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra would only support Qi2 when used with a magnetic case. A more recent leak also revealed that Samsung plans to sell non-magnetic cases for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This means that by the time the Galaxy S26 Ultra arrives, Samsung’s two biggest rivals will already have years of experience and mature accessory ecosystems in place.
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February 08, 2026 06:44 UTC
Early bloom, bitter loss: Ninh Binh peach growers fear a fruitless Tet
Tran Van Khu, a longtime grower in Vi Khe, is facing a nightmare. I’m sitting on a ticking time bomb.”Normally, growers strip the leaves from peach trees about 50–60 days before Tet to trigger flower budding in time for the festival. The early bloom has spread across Vi Khe, throwing entire communities into panic. Trần Tấn Dac, born in 1956 and also from Vi Khe, planted around 1,100 peach trees between two and three years old. More than 20 hectares have bloomed early due to this year’s unusual climate patterns.
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February 08, 2026 03:38 UTC
For some young Vietnamese, renting a holiday ‘partner’ eases Lunar New Year pressure
To cope, some are turning to a growing but discreet market: renting a boyfriend or girlfriend for the holiday. Thong, 30, who manages a household goods shop in Ho Chi Minh City, said he had considered hiring a woman to pose as his girlfriend for several days during the Lunar New Year holiday, due in a week. In previous years, his former partner had visited his family during the holiday, and this year he felt unprepared to face questions from relatives. Another man, Minh, 25, who helps run his family's business at a wholesale market in Ho Chi Minh City, said he was also searching for a rented partner ahead of a trip home to Ca Mau Province. In one closed group, a woman using the name Thao V. described offering full-day dating services around Ho Chi Minh City, including meals, social events, and private movie rooms.
Source:Tuoitre News
February 08, 2026 03:35 UTC
Universities promote combined admissions, tighten transcript standards
Candidates can flexibly use high school graduation exam results or Aptitude Test results for admission. In 2026, the University of Economics HCMC (UEH) will also stop independent admission based on academic transcripts and high school graduation exam scores. The University of Industry HCMC will no longer conduct separate admissions based on individual methods, such as high school transcripts or national high school graduation exam scores, but instead adopt an integrated admissions approach. Academic transcript scores, graduation exam scores, and VNU HCMC Aptitude Test scores will be converted to the same scale, with different weightages for each component. Universities are now required to clearly disclose regulations on score differentials between subject combinations (if any) as well as methods for converting admission scores across different admissions methods, in line with admissions regulations.
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February 08, 2026 02:12 UTC
Chip factories expected to help Vietnam master semiconductor technology
First is Viettel Group inaugurating a high-tech semiconductor chip manufacturing plant on January 16. Recently, Vietnam has participated in five out of six stages including product definition, system design, detailed design, packaging - testing, and integration - validation. A semiconductor chip fabrication plant is not only significant economically but also carries the weight of developing national cyberspace. Lieutenant General Le Minh Thai, Director of the Military Technical Academy, said: “Chip technology is not something others will transfer to us. The company has just announced the establishment of a semiconductor chip packaging and testing plant and committed that it will begin production within the next three months.
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February 08, 2026 01:07 UTC
Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News - February 8
Foreign diplomats wearing 'ao dai' pose for a photo while joining a spring outing program in Ho Chi Minh City, February 7, 2026. -- Police in Lang Son Province, northern Vietnam have busted a cross-border gold and silver smuggling ring, with seized items valued at nearly VND11 billion (US$425,890). -- Police in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam have dismantled a ring involved in the production and trading of counterfeit and low-quality fertilizers. Ho Chi Minh City-- Officers from the firefighting and rescue police units have raised awareness and reminded vendors and employees at several markets and commercial areas in Cho Lon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City to comply with fire and explosion prevention measures over the past few days. -- Authorities in China will temporarily halt customs clearance of goods at multiple border gates in Lang Son Province during the upcoming 2026 Lunar New Year holiday.
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February 08, 2026 01:05 UTC
Vietnam embassy objects to S.Korean county head’s remarks on ‘importing Vietnamese women’
Jindo County head Kim Hee Soo. Photo: Chosun DailyThe embassy said it had sent a diplomatic note to the governor of South Jeolla Province and Jindo County objecting to comments made by Jindo County head Kim Hee Soo. At an official government forum, Kim suggested special measures such as bringing in young women from overseas to marry rural men. In its note on Friday, the Vietnamese embassy said the two countries had built a relationship of friendship, cooperation, and equality over more than three decades. The embassy said respect for the dignity and honor of citizens, particularly women, was a shared value of both nations, adding that language such as "importing Vietnamese women" was inappropriate and should be acknowledged and corrected.
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February 07, 2026 12:57 UTC
Behind a letter from Doan Nguyen Duc to THACO chair
One day, Tran Ba Duong received a letter from Doan Nguyen Duc, Chair of Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group. "In the letter, I wrote that only Duong could save Hoang Anh Gia Lai," Duc recalled. At the time, Hoang Anh Gia Lai was at the bottom of its cycle. Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s total debt had reached nearly VND36 trillion, with accumulated losses of around VND7 trillion. In 2018, THACO lent Hoang Anh Gia Lai $305 million for restructuring.
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February 07, 2026 10:04 UTC
E10 gasoline transition could lead to risks for older engines
At the seminar "Transitioning to E10 gasoline: Is the market ready?" Therefore, car manufacturers must ensure that materials and components meet compatibility requirements when fuel standards change. This is mandatory because even without using E10, components in the fuel system need periodic inspection and replacement to ensure safety and stable operation. "In essence, using E10 only makes the deposit dissolution process happen faster, rather than E10 generating deposits itself. Regarding fire and explosion risks, Phuc said ethanol has a higher ignition temperature than gasoline, so its flammability is lower.
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February 07, 2026 09:09 UTC