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HCM City eyes breakthrough strategy for strong growth in next five years

HCM City is seeking a breakthrough strategy to drive socio-economic growth in the next five years.

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Việt Nam seeks to streamline mineral resource management with new law

The draft law was previously discussed at the 7th session of the National Assembly (NA) and was being refined based on input from various ministries and stakeholders.

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Woman contracts five dangerous parasites from eating raw vegs

Doctors attributed the infections to her regular consumption of raw vegetables, which can serve as a breeding ground for parasites.

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Details about Ring Road 5 in the capital region include requests for central funding, according to documents

The People's Committee of Bắc Giang Province sent a document to the Prime Minister proposing the allocation of central funding to implement the construction of Ring Road 5 through Bắc Giang and Thái Nguyên Provinces before 2030.

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Health ministry proposes 100% insurance coverage for cancer, strokes under new amendments

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has unveiled a proposal in its latest draft amendment to the Law on Health Insurance (HI) that would provide 100 per cent coverage for patients diagnosed with rare and serious illnesses, including cancer, stroke and paralysis.

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Low wages, high costs force tough family decisions

According to a recent survey conducted by the Institute for Workers and Trade Unions, wages are a key factor in marriage and childbirth decisions.

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Hà Nội brings agricultural policies into practical production

The digital transformation and incorporation of technology into agricultural production is an inevitable trend, helping to increase productivity, improve product quality and reduce costs.

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Couples should marry before age of 30, have children early: Health minister

The total fertility rate nationwide is showing a downward trend below the replacement level, from 2.11 children per woman in 2021 to 2.01 children per woman in 2022 and 1.96 children per woman last year. It was the lowest decline since 2006 and is forecast to continue.

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Hưng Yên prioritises the development of ecological and smart urban areas

These initiatives aim to help the province achieve an urbanisation rate of 60-65 per cent by 2030 and 80 per cent by 2050, with Hưng Yên among the leading localities in the country.