Stories from Vietnam

General Secretary To Lam attended a national conference to summarize election work. The event said the strength of national unity and the foundation for a new development phase.

Three communes, Ngoc Tem, Hieu, and Bo E, have been merged to form a new administrative unit. The new entity covers nearly 56,000 hectares and has a population exceeding 9,500 people. Ethnic minorities comprise 95% of the population.

Mang Nen received 750 administrative applications during the first quarter of 2026. One percent of these applicants belong to ethnic minority groups. Local commune-level officials are managing increased workloads due to dispersed populations and tourism development.

The Vietnamese female karate team is scheduled to undergo two weeks of training in Japan starting on the 10th of May. This preparation is part of the efforts to optimize conditions for the upcoming Asian Games. The team is focusing on readiness despite facing various challenges.

The Ministry of Construction reported that a road project in Dak Lak province is approximately 99.6% complete. Of the total 48km stretch, 36km are ready for operation.

Authorities executed a counter-intelligence plan designated CM-12 to capture the Minh Vuong 2 spy ring in the Le area of Ca Mau. The group was reportedly involved in sectors including land, fisheries, and the environment.

Former Director of the National Lung Hospital, Dinh Ngoc Si, stated there is currently no method to completely cure chronic bronchitis. The condition is characterized by chronic mucus hypersecretion of the bronchial mucosa causing continuous or recurrent coughing and wheezing.

The system aims to remove language barriers and allow international tourists to access local services and support. Tourists can use the system to communicate quickly with island tourism rapid response teams during emergencies.

Vietnam's aviation sector expects high travel demand during the April 30 and May 1 holidays. Total daily flights are projected to reach 688, with passenger throughput estimated at over 109,600. Authorities are coordinating with airlines, security, and ground services to increase personnel and equipment. Traffic flow management and security checks near terminal areas have been tightened to prevent congestion and ensure passenger safety. Traffic flow near terminal entrances and security screening processes will be adjusted to manage peak hours. Personnel and equipment are being increased to manage peak holiday traffic. An airport in Vietnam reported serving 112,780 passengers, representing an increase of over 50 flights and nearly 14,000 passengers compared to May 1.

Bo Tan records nearly 10,000 births annually among a population of approximately 780,000 people. The region has only about 15 obstetricians available to serve the population.