Traffic police across the country fined 20,000 drivers under the influence of alcohol collecting VND253 billion ($10.9 million) for the state budget this month.

Experts have raised warnings over underage drinking in Vietnam as well as the consequences.

The Law on Preventing and Combating the Harmful Effects of Liquor and Beer will take effect early next month, imposing a blanket ban on drink driving.

 And/or, why are we celebrating two New Years every year?Amidst all the happy hustle and bustle associated with the approach of Tet (Lunar New Year), this topic is being revisited this year on social media with surprising fervour.

The use of alcohol, marijuana, prescription medications and illicit substances declined among U.S. teens again in 2016, continuing a long-term trend,

 Americans are adding more whole grains, nuts and seeds to their diets and cutting back on sodas and sugary drinks, a U.S. study suggests.

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than than 6,200 people were hospitalized during the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) and 15 people died from injuries received from physical fighting, reported the Ministry of Health.

The National Traffic Safety Commission will coordinate with the Beverage Association to develop a new model of alcoholic beverage selling points that would offer unique services for intoxicated people to ensure traffic safety in big cities.

VietNamNet Bridge – Most civil servants who drink appear to enjoy their tipple a bit too much, leaving a negative impact on their work at state agencies in Viet Nam.

 The globe is facing a "tidal wave" of cancer, and restrictions on alcohol and sugar need to be considered, say World Health Organization scientists.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Due to conflicts while drinking, the vice police chief of Tra Van commune in Nam Tra My district, the central province of Quang Nam, killed one and injured two others with a knife.

 VietNamNet Bridge - A few years ago, the chairman of the office of province was reported dead because of drinking.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Not only affecting their job performance, alcohol is also the reason that leads many officials and public servants to behaviors that cause serious consequences.

"I do not like drinking because drinking only bring about diseases. But in this position, receiving guests is also business," explained Mrs. Cut Thi Nguyen, deputy chair of Ky Son district, Nghe An province.

The female vice president of a district in Nghe An has been reprimanded for being drunk during parties, meetings and receptions. What do you think about the state that civil servants drink excessively, causing public discontent?

VietNamNet Bridge - Dr. Dang Lich, Head of the Cardiovascular Ward of the Hanoi-based Huu Nghi Hospital says that he has met many people who died because of eating and drinking.