Stories from Vietnam

Professor Roland Depliger, former head of a specialized unit, expressed high regard for the facilities and medical expertise of Vietnamese doctors in the field of fetal intervention. The assessment followed a visit to the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Hanoi.

The Huong Hoa Regional General Hospital in Quang Tri province admitted 46 patients between April 29 and May 1. Reported symptoms include high fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration. Many of the affected individuals are students from ethnic minority boarding schools. A hospital in Quang Tri province received 46 patients after they reportedly consumed bread purchased from a bakery in Tan Lap commune. Initial information suggests the patients are receiving active treatment via intravenous fluids. The patients' health is currently described as stable, and no fatalities have been recorded. Local authorities have launched an emergency investigation into the cause of the illness. Doctors at a hospital in Quang Tri successfully performed a procedure to insert a pleural drainage tube for a 29-week-old fetus.

The Vietnamese government has decided to establish a specialized economic zone in Hai Phong. The zone is intended to serve as a high-tech industrial center. The coastal economic zone is expected to attract 700 trillion VND in investment. This development aims to create new economic momentum for the region.

Passenger volume reached 148,100 trips on April 30, representing 116.8% of the transport plan. Total passenger numbers for that day reached 99,373, which is 151.4% of the projected target.

Ung Binh Hospital in Nghe An successfully performed a simultaneous endoscopic surgery for esophageal cancer and kidney cancer on a 64-year-old patient. The procedure lasted over five hours and required close coordination.

Construction is underway on a 20-story steel converter gas recovery unit at a steel plant in central Vietnam. The facility features a large gas holder capable of storing 150,000 cubic meters.

The Hanoi People's Court has set June 1, 2026, as the deadline to resolve a product distribution contract dispute involving Le Chi Du. The case is located at 107A Quyen Phong, Cau Giay Ward, Hanoi.

A Vietnamese court is conducting trials for individuals involved in a large-scale drug trafficking operation. Authorities stated the strict sentencing aims to deter transnational wildlife and drug trafficking rings threatening biodiversity. The case is part of an ongoing effort by functional agencies to crack down on illegal trade. According to Ministry of Justice statistics, the number of court sentences for administrative cases requiring enforcement reached nearly 2,000 in 2024. This represents a 73.7% increase compared to previous years. The scale and complexity of administrative cases are growing, necessitating specialized state forces to protect national interests.

Le Quang Hung, Director of the Gia Lai Provincial Department of Health, confirmed the first cases of Qit Mo disease in the province this year. The patient is identified as a 39-year-old woman from Lang Moc Trang, Sai Ya Gnom. She works as a farmer, according to the report. Gia Lai provincial health director Le Quang Hung confirmed the first case of Qit Mo disease recorded this year on May 1. The patient is a 39-year-old female farmer residing in Langmuc Trang, Yadom commune. The case was reported in the Gia Lai province of Vietnam. A 39-year-old female farmer from Yadom commune, Langmuc Trang, has been diagnosed with Qit Mo disease caused by Bercur Daria Spodomali bacteria. The patient is currently receiving treatment at Gia Lai Provincial General Hospital in a critical condition.

Hanoi's state book revenue reached over 45 percent of its budget estimate during the first four months of the year.