Beijing's government is investigating coal and other mining companies, as well as firms producing dangerous chemicals, in an effort to raise safety standards and push polluting enterprises out of the city,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai asked authorised agencies to inspect all inland waterway tourist vessels en route to HCM City and southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province to ensure safety for passengers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tran Minh, 35-year-old captain of the Pacific Express based in northern Hai Phong Port has worked at sea for 13 years.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Motorbike helmets that do not meet safety requirements will be withdrawn from shops, according to a new regulation in a draft joint circular signed by the ministries