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Karaoke bar fire investigation reveals owners knew of short circuit risk

Local police noted in April 2022 the risk of an electrical short circuit due to the karaoke bar's high electricity consumption and ordered it be remedied. However, the karaoke bar failed to implement the order.

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Labour hero Nguyễn Quang Mâu named Honorary Professor of World Record University

Hero of Labour Nguyễn Quang Mâu was named Honorary Professor of World Record University at the 4th World Record Reunion in New Dehli, India on September 11.

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Bình Phước preparing durian farming area codes to meet Chinese requirements

Bình Phước Province is helping durian farmers adopt safe production practices and issuing farming area codes to be able to export to the lucrative Chinese market.

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Long Thành Airport must operate first flight on September 2, 2025: Transport ministry

To achieve this progress, the Ministry of Transport, Đồng Nai Province and the Airports Corporation of Việt Nam, the project's investor, will coordinate to speed up work.

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Old soldier spends years helping the poor

Remembering the messages of his comrades, Nguyễn Tiến Dân has tried his best to help people since the country gained independence.

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Senior student teaches English for free

Nguyễn Phan Thiên Lãm's free online English classes have attracted hundreds of students and teachers who don't have enough money to learn at English centres.

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Hà Nội transport projects to get extra US$1.27 billion

The decision is part of a wider adjustment to speed up the disbursement progress and meet the actual capital needs of the city, according to the Hà Nội People's Council. 

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Proposed changes to domestic violence law praised by UN representive

The survivor–centred approach has been applied to ensure the rights of domestic violence survivors, and their needs and voices have been taken seriously

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COVID-19 might not be completely under control by 2023

It will be necessary to continue implementing measures to prevent and control the pandemic.