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40 Vietnamese flee forced labour in Cambodia

A total of 42 people tried to escape from a casino at Sampeou Poun Commune, Kaoh Thom District, Kandal Province, in Cambodia and swam across the Bình Di River to return to Việt Nam.

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Đà Nẵng Police take part in volunteer activities

Police officers in Đà Nẵng have been involved in a number of initiatives to help people with difficulties, earning high praise from the community.

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Safety first

HCM City Police has launched a programme to reduce damage and casualties caused by fires in residential areas. The programme provides equipment and fire fighting lessons for people in order to become proactive in fire safety

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Việt Nam improves forecasting in the face of natural disasters

Natural disasters are becoming more unpredictable and extreme due to climate change, causing more extensive damage to people and property.

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Construction of HCM City's Ring Road No.3 to commence June 2023: Gov't

The Government has issued a resolution approving investment to restart construction on the Ring Road No. 3 project passing through HCM City and the southern provinces of Đồng Nai, Bình Dương and Long An, after prolonged delays.

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Ministry strengthens prevention and control of violence and abuse of children

Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Đào Ngọc has asked local authorities to strengthen the prevention and control of violence and abuse of children in the wake of the recent spike in cases of child abuse.

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Immediate action needed to eliminate child labour

Government agencies, local child protection committees, the private sector and the communities need to step up efforts to provide timely support and interventions for children at risk of becoming engaged in child labour in Việt Nam, a conference heard Thursday.

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COVID-19 new cases on August 18

COVID-19 new cases on August 18

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HCM City holds requiem for victims of COVID-19

Monks and Buddhist followers in HCM City are offering a three-day requiem ceremony from August 18 to commemorate people and frontline workers who died of COVID-19.