Vietnam designates October 15 as Digital Citizen Day and showcases health and sports milestones

Vietnam officially designated October 15 as the annual Digital Citizen Day, aiming to boost digital awareness and modernise public services. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung signed Decision No. 1125/QD‑TTg to strengthen preparedness against non‑traditional security threats through 2030.

A 51‑year‑old New Zealand woman travelled more than 9,000 km to Hanoi’s Viet Duc University Hospital for a hip‑replacement surgery, walking unaided within days of the procedure.

Vietnam’s athletes performed strongly at regional competitions: the swimming team won 14 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals at the 12th Asian Age‑Group Championships, while the jujitsu squad secured 12 gold medals, finishing second overall in the Asian championship.