Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: WHO urges caution over organ donation by children under 18 in Vietnam, Hanoi proposes plan to redevelop Hoan Kiem Lake area

Tuoi Tre News28 October 2026, 12:00 UTCVietnam

The World Health Organization has urged Vietnam to adopt strict safeguards for organ and tissue donation by children under 18. Hanoi has proposed investing $860 million to redevelop Hoan Kiem Lake and its surrounding area. And more in our podcast.

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