Đắk Nông authorities yesterday denied that the recent alkali leakage had caused fish deaths and skin allergies among some residents in the affected area.

The Việt Nam Computer Emergency Response Team (VNCERT), under the information and communications ministry, yesterday issued a warning about three domains containing malicious codes.

The Central Highlands Đắk Nông Province has seen an increase in dengue fever cases since the beginning of 2016, whereas in Hà Nội, the number of cases has fallen.

The project consolidating the Thao River’s left bank and Lô River’s right bank in northern Phú Thọ Province is expected to be completed this year and stop plaguing locals with dust and noise.

Phúc Gia Bảo 868’s vice director-general was arrested yesterday for his involvement in the company’s fraudulent appropriation of VNĐ300 billion (US$13.3 million) from its customers.

Fines for administrative violations in operating and protecting irrigation projects are expected to increase sharply, according to a Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s draft decree currently awaiting Government approval.

At least 10 people are reportedly dead or missing following a flood last night in the northern Lào Cai Province, authorities said this morning.

HCM City lawmakers have demanded better management of food safety amid complaints that many eateries patronised by students, workers and others do not meet hygiene standards.

Việt Nam loses 2.5 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) annually due to traffic accidents.