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Taxi driver in Hà Nội apologises for overcharging Japanese tourists

A taxi driver accused of overcharging a group of Japanese tourists visited their hotel and apologised, according to Hoàn Kiếm District Police.

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Antibody-eluding Omicron subvariant BA.5 dominant in northern region

The rapidly spreading strain accounts for 60 per cent of the cases, with the other subvariants like BA.2 and BA.2.74 accounting for most of the remaining.

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MoH orders review on management, treatment for COVID-19

Areas for review include COVID-19 patient admission and examination, hospital bed arrangement, and medical staff allocation for optimal treatment.

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1,595 new COVID-19 cases, one death reported on Saturday

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Trungnam Group hands over Kỳ Sơn High School in Nghệ An

The work started on November 20 last year and was completed within nine months and 10 days to serve the local students of the mountainous area. 

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2023 Lunar New Year holiday could span 9 days

The proposal has been presented for feedback from ministries and departments, before being submitted to the prime minister for approval. 

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Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum sees nearly 29,000 visitors on National Day

The mausoleum was scheduled to open until 10:30am but the board decided to extend the opening time to accommodate a large number of visitors from all over the country arriving on this special day.

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Industrial zones need medical examination facilities

Healthcare stations should be set up in industrial parks to meet the working conditions of workers and promptly handle disasters and medical incidents.

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Việt Nam confirms 1,548 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday