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Health ministry asked for report on Hue mother and child's deaths

The health ministry yesterday demanded that Hue University Hospital turn in their report on a medical incident that resulted in the death of a mother and her child earlier this week by July 11.

HCM City arrests hundreds of smugglers, counterfeiters

HCM City has handled 903 violations and arrested 863 violators since the beginning of the year for smuggling or counterfeiting goods.

Train-car collision kills two, injures three in Quang Ngai

Two people were killed, including a one-month-old baby, and three others were seriously injured after a taxi in which they were riding collided with a train at a railway crossing in central Quang Ngai Province at 5pm on Tuesday.

Vietnam takes UN’s human rights recommendations seriously: diplomat

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung speaks about Vietnam’s national report under the third-cycle Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in Geneva on July 4 as part of the ongoing 41st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

 

Kon Tum land dispute resolved

The People’s Committee of Central Highlands Kon Tum Province held a press briefing on Sunday to provide official information about protesters who had occupied land in Kon Tum City's Ia Chim Commune.

DRVN asked to lift a suspension on fee collection at four BOT projects

Deputy Minister of Transport Le Dinh Tho on Monday asked the Directorate for Roads of Viet Nam (DRVN) to lift the suspension on fee collection at four BOT (build – operate – transfer) projects.

Compensation policy for Thu Thiem residents up for approval

HCM City authorities will submit a long-awaited compensation policy for affected residents in the Thu Thiem new urban area in District 2 to the city’s People’s Council for approval.

Police reject rumours of precious gems in Yen Bai mountains

The People’s Committee of northern Yen Bai Province’s Luc Yen District has rejected the rumour that a local resident dug up a precious gem worth VND5 billion (US$215,000) on the mountains in Chinh Quan Village.

Comprehensive approach needed in fight against drugs

Director of the Ministry of Public Security’s Investigation Police Department of Drug-related Crimes, Pham Van Cac, talks to Nhân Dân (People) newspaper about measures needed to fight drug crimes.

Environmentally friendly drinking straws

Determined to help protect the environment, Nguyen Minh Tien from Duc Hue District in the southern province of Long An has created a simple method of producing drinking straws from a local wild grass called cỏ bàng.

Fewer storms to hit Vietnam in 2019

Four to five storms are forecast to hit Vietnam’s mainland in 2019, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Metrological Forecasting.

Invest now to limit destruction from wildfires

On the morning of June 28, Phan Dinh Thanh from Nghi Son District in central Ha Tinh Province bought groceries and a lighter to smoke some cigarettes.

Korean attractive destination for Vietnamese labourers

More and more Vietnamese workers have taken advantage of opportunities working in the Republic of Korea (RoK) to improve their lives thanks to the country's attractive policies for guest workers.

HCM City bus services seek higher subsidy

Nine of 13 bus enterprises and co-ops in HCM City have asked for a reduction of bus trips on several lines as their subsidies are lower than bus owners’ expenditures.

Thousands donate blood in HCM City campaign

More than 1,570 units of blood were collected from nearly 2,500 volunteers at HCM City as part of the national seventh blood-donation campaign Hành Trình Đỏ (Red Journey).

Experts warn of rising burnout syndrome among young people

More and more young people are suffering from the effects of burnout, an expert has warned.

No honey means no money for these villagers

Ho Van Phuoc is absolutely buzzing about bees. That's because the Phuoc Loc Commune, Phuoc Son District, Quang Nam Province resident has hundreds of nest boxes on tree trunks that provide the main source of income for his family.

Dangerous weedkiller still used despite ban

Despite its negative effects on human health and the environment and a Government ban from February, Paraquat is still being traded in Vietnam, the Vietnam News Agency has reported.

HCM City to revoke licences for construction projects behind schedule

The HCM City Department of Transport will withdraw licences or not grant new licences for construction projects that are behind schedule.

Hanoi: Residents demand compensation over pollution

Residents on the outskirts of Hanoi affected by serious pollution have urged local authorities to pay them compensation by the end of this month.