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200 women in Cần Thơ receive business training 

The Vietnam Women’s Union organised a training class on September 16 to enhance business knowledge for more than 200 women small-scale entrepreneurs in Cần Thơ City.

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Hà Nội announces land clearance plan for new square–park project east of Hoàn Kiếm Lake

The new square and park are intended to expand green space, provide recreational areas, add high-quality public facilities for tourism and culture and transform the eastern lakeside into a creative hub that reflects Hà Nội’s unique character.

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Việt Nam steps up care and support as rare diseases rise

In Việt Nam, there are approximately 100 rare diseases affecting around six million people. However, the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases still face many difficulties due to a lack of information, medical experts and effective treatment methods.

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Bayer reinforces commitment to advancing healthcare solutions for patients in APAC

Bayer, the renowned life science company from Germany, has recently reaffirmed its dedication to advance healthcare solutions for patients in Asia Pacific (APAC) with diverse healthcare landscapes and varying patient needs.

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Two-tier governance: HCM City shifts local infrastructure to commune level

HCM City has decided to decentralise the management of certain types of technical infrastructure to commune-level people’s committees in a bid to enhance efficiency and accountability.

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Hưng Yên accelerates social housing projects to meet rising demand

Nguyễn Quang Hưng, Standing Vice Chairman of the Hưng Yên Provincial People’s Committee, has instructed relevant departments and localities to urgently develop action plans and speed up site clearance, especially for projects facing resettlement and relocation challenges.

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Mekong Delta sets up Agricultural Experts Club to drive sustainable farming

The Mekong Delta has taken a new step in strengthening its agricultural development with the launch of the Agricultural Experts Club.

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HCM City hospital introduces AI-powered robot in reception

Nhân Dân Gia Định Hospital, a top-tier hospital in HCM City, has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) robot to assist patients and visitors with reception and guidance work at the hospital’s main entrance.

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Đà Nẵng beach hotel fined over $23,000 for dumping wastewater, food violations

A four-star hotel on Đà Nẵng’s prime beachfront strip has been slapped with a VNĐ564 million (US$23,200) fine for illegally discharging untreated wastewater and multiple violations of environmental and food safety regulations, city officials confirmed on Tuesday.