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Drug crime on the rise as pandemic continues: official

Major General Nguyen Van Vien, director of the Drug-related Crime Investigation Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security, talks to the Vietnam Government Portal chinhphu.vn about the drug-related crime situation 

Face mask prices on the rise

The price of medical masks is on the rise after two new COVID-19 cases were confirmed on Sunday evening, bringing the total number of community infections linked to Da Nang and Quang Ngai to four in the past three days.

Dyke violations on the rise

More than 7,000 dyke violations which happened across the nation since 2011 have not been resolved, a conference heard.

Online use of public services continues to rise in HCM City

Concerns related to information security, complex administrative procedures and lack of transparency in processing applications mean many individuals and organisations are still reluctant to use online public services in HCM City, authorities said.

Drug use at VN karaoke bars on the rise

Increased raids at karaoke bars are failing to discourage drug users in Vietnam from turning these popular entertainment venues into drug dens.

Retail sales rise on strong consumer demand

Total revenue from retail trade and services in the first nine months of this year reached VND3.6 quadrillion (US$156.5 billion), 11.6 per cent over the same period last year.

Whitmore’s disease cases in Vietnam on the rise in rainy season

The latest case of Whitmore’s disease, also known as melioidosis, was reported at Hanoi’s Duc Giang General Hospital on Monday.

Campaigners say domestic violence is on the rise

A leading domestic violence specialist in Vietnam has said there are more and more cases of women being beaten up by their partners – with many victims too scared to complain for fear of bringing shame on their families.

Hanoi sets to raise tuition fees at public schools

Ha Noi’s People’s Council has approved a resolution to raise tuition fees at some public schools in the academic year 2019-20.

Measles forecast to rise in Hanoi

Hanoi recorded 1,193 cases of measles since the beginning of this year, however, there has been no death from this disease, according to the city's health authorities.

Medical fees to rise for people without insurance

More than 1,950 medical services will have new price ceilings from May, Hải Quan (Customs) online newspaper reported.

Fears scrap imports are on the rise

 VietNamNet Bridge – The amount of scrap imported into Vietnam is likely to rise considerably, the Ministry of Finance has warned.

Climate change: CO2 emissions rising for first time in four years

 Global efforts to tackle climate change are way off track says the UN, as it details the first rise in CO2 emissions in four years.

HCM City sees sharp rise in dengue fever incidence

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of cases of dengue fever in HCM City shot up by 125 per cent in October compared to a year earlier and could rise further this month, the peak season, 

VN female football team rise one step in FIFA rankings

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam national women’s football team have risen up one spot to No 36 in FIFA’s latest world rankings.

Hand, foot and mouth cases on the rise at schools in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of hand, foot and mouth infections has surged at schools in HCM City, especially at kindergartens, 

Illegal abortion service on the rise

 VietNamNet Bridge – Abortion service at 10 weeks of pregnancy is being advertised on several websites and provided at some obstetrics clinics in HCM City, 

Hanoi warns about rise in measles cases

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 200 cases of measles have been reported in Hanoi since the start of the year compared to just 60 cases that were recorded for the whole of last year, 

Ca Mau environmental pollution rises to alarming levels

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despites efforts by authorities, pollution at industrial parks and clusters in the Mekong province of Ca Mau has risen to alarming levels, affecting the lives of local residents.

Plastic bag litter falls in UK seas

 A study of litter in UK seas shows the number of plastic bags has fallen, amid a rise in other types of plastic rubbish.