Government Decree 67 on preferential policies for aquaculture has helped fishermen in the south central coastal province of Bình Thuận access loans to build high-capacity ships for offshore fishing.

An increasing number of Vietnamese people have opted to claim lump-sum social security payment, essentially withdrawing themselves from the national security system as authorities are striving for universal coverage.

The City Paediatrics Hospital in HCM City’s Bình Chánh District on June 1 officially opened after four years of construction.

As people rush to swimming pools to escape summer heat, experts and officials are worried that the poor quality of water at the pools could cause and spread infectious diseases.

HCM City’s Supreme Court yesterday decided to cancel the 18-month probation verdict of the court of appeal of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province for Nguyễn Khắc Thuỷ on charges of sexually abusing children aged six and 11 on May 11.

A lack of playgrounds is harming children’s physical and spiritual growth and though some facilities exist they are far short of demand, particularly from city families.

Agricultural cooperatives applying Vietnamese good agricultural practices (VietGAP) in Sóc Trăng Province are offering sustainable incomes for member farmers.  

Thousands of people in the coastal areas of Quảng Ngãi central province have been educated on the management, protection and sustainable development of the sea and islands.

HCM City is striving to build an environment in which all children can reach their full potential, particularly those most in need, according to the city’s standing board of children protection and care.