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Việt Nam Red Cross Society told create more humanitarian movements, charity activities

He ordered the agency to effectively organise the campaign "Each organisation, each individual attaches to a humanitarian address" so that every vulnerable and poor person could receive support.

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Annual event honours blood donors

One hundred outstanding Vietnamese blood donors were honoured at a ceremony on August 28 in Hà Nội.

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Transport ministry proposes upgrading five highways worth $370m linking with Laos

The projects aim to improve travelling capacity, strengthen the connection of the East-West corridor, and accelerate trade with Laos and the northeast region of Thailand.

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Lâm Đồng aims to grow 26,000 hectares of macadamia 

The province’s goal for 2030 is to sustainably develop macadamia farming while also increasing the forest cover.

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HCM City seeks to develop electric bus system

The HCM City Department of Transport has proposed that the municipal People's Committee use electric vehicles for its bus rapid transit (BRT) system to emit less noise and reduce air pollution.

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Pressure makes diamonds: Young student excels in international Informatics Olympiad

18-year-old Trương Văn Quốc Bảo have won three medals in the field of informatics, all in his three years at high school.

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Thái Bình team recovers hundreds of drowning victims

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Noisy neighbourhood karaoke singers could face heavy fines

As well as sidewalk singers, fines can also be issued to noisy restaurants, construction workers, and even people who can’t control their chickens!

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New South Wales, Victoria home to largest communities of Vietnamese speakers in Australia

According to Vietnamese living in St Albans and Cabramatta, they chose these locations for their familiarity and comfort in many socio-cultural aspects, from language, lifestyle to the availability of Vietnamese food like phở, bún (noodles), bánh mì (sandwiches), coffee, etc.