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Ba Ria-Vung Tau suspends land reclamation project

The authorities of Ba Ria-Vung Tau have suspended an aquarium project that has already reclaimed thousands of square meters of land in the sea, as experts and the public have voiced their objections, fearing coastal subsidence.

Vietnam urged to respond to Moody’s review to downgrade rating

For Vietnam, the issue is not the lack of money to pay debt, but the inefficient coordination among government agencies, a point that Vietnam must improve on.

First private library on Vietnam War opened in Hanoi

In the coming time, the library will cooperate with other agencies to produce some films about the Vietnam War as well as showcase the war objects to help the families of missing Vietnamese soldiers find their loved ones.

Two Vietnamese women among 100 most influential women for 2019

Two Vietnamese women have been named among the BBC’s 100 most inspiring and influential women for 2019.

Violators of Thu Thiem urban project to be identified early next year

A list of key individuals found to have committed violations related to the Thu Thiem New Urban Area in HCMC’s District 2 will be drawn up prior to the Lunar New Year, or Tet holiday, in January 2020.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc asks Hoa Binh, Hanoi to tackle water pollution

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the authorities of Hoa Binh Province and Hanoi City to direct Song Da Water Investment JSC (Viwasupco) to address the polluted tap water from the Da River, discovered last week.

Hanoi hosts global symposium on Whitmore disease

The ninth global symposium on Whitmore disease opened in Hanoi on October 16, attracting over 100 scientists from 26 countries.

Illegal cafe on Ma Pi Leng to become tourist stop: culture ministry

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism stated that it backed decisions made by Ha Giang over a controversial hostel-café built along one of Vietnam's most beautiful mountain passes, just hours after the business was told to shut down. 

Cuban doctors improve health service quality in Vietnam

Le Thi Thuan and her family were indescribably happy when her father's surgery was successful.

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Yellow card pushes seafood industry developing sustainably

 

Dengue fever cases spike, Vietnamese Health Ministry amends guidelines for diagnosis and treatment

The Ministry of Health (MoH) will amend the guidelines on diagnosis and treatment for dengue patients in a bid to improve the effectiveness of treatment and reduce the mortality rate caused by the disease.

Hanoi advises residents not to use tap water for cooking

Hanoi has advised residents in several districts not to use tap water sourced from the Da River for cooking and drinking after high levels of styrene were discovered.

Vietnam gives $523,000 to Cambodia for search of remains of Vietnamese soldiers

The Vietnamese Government has given US$523,000 to the Cambodian Government to assist in a joint effort to search, excavate and repatriate the remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers who fell in the war in Cambodia.

Another forest destruction case detected in Lam Dong Province

Central Highlands Lam Dong Province’s Da Lat City Police on Monday seized three loggers involved in cutting down pine trees in 151A sub-area, District 12, the Vietnam News Agency reported.

Low rainfall worsened air quality in Hanoi

Last September recorded the lowest rainfall in the last six years, triggering air pollution and increasing the concentration of PM2.5, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment announced on Monday.

53 Southeast Asian monks go on a pilgrimage to five countries, calling for peace and mutual-respect

53 Buddhist monks from the five countries in the Mekong River basin - Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam - will go on an 18-day pilgrimage to call for peace and mutual respect. 

 

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Billion-dollar smart city will express the spirit and vision of a new Hanoi

 

VIETNAM POLITICAL NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 16

Vietnam’s high-ranking military delegation visits EU

Vietnam’s U22 team drawn in Group B of SEA Games 30

Vietnam’s U22 team have been placed in Group B at the upcoming SEA Games 30, alongside Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Singapore, and Brunei, following the draw which took place in Manila on October 15.

Water plant confirms Hanoi tap water not poisoned

Nguyen Van Ton, Director of the Vinaconex Water Supply Joint Stock Company (Viwasupco) confirmed on October 14 that there was no toxic substance in strange-smelling tap water in Hanoi.