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

With new luxury hotels, world-class golf courses, and international entertainment complexes recently opened or set to open soon, Vietnam is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic destinations in Asia with luxury as the fastest-growing segment.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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