An unexpected 30-minute downpour, across both Hà Nội’s urban and outlying districts, had people parking their bikes on pavements and scrambling to take shelter under the nearest roofs.

Representative of Nam Triệu Ltd Company have confirmed that they will be giving financial assistance valued at VNĐ2 billion (US$88,150) to fishermen in the central province of Bình Định during the time that the ships are repaired and maintained.

Around 130 experts from Việt Nam, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia met in Hà Nội on Monday to discuss strategies to tackle dengue and other Aedes mosquito-transmitted diseases in ASEAN region.

International and domestic participants are discussing and identifying solutions to ensure a high-quality, comprehensive approach to early childhood care, education and development at a two-day conference launched yesterday in Hà Nội.

Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ, who is also the head of the State Steering Committee on Renovating Public Administrative Units, paid a working visit to HCM City on Saturday to review the management and financial mechanisms of government offices and their reorganisation.

At the age of 23, some girls may be following ambitions of a successful career, others may be enjoying life by satisfying hobbies and entertainment. But for Trịnh Lan Anh, working as a campaigner for blood donations, has become a lifetime devotion.

Traffic police and authorities in HCM City are concerned about low road safety awareness of road users, which results in a large number of traffic accidents in the city.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Việt Nam (AmCham Việt Nam) helped organise blood donations in HCM City yesterday  during the World Blood Donor Day 2017, initiated by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The European Union launched a project yesterday, entitled World Cities Việt Nam, which aims to promote the exchange of experience and best practice on regional and urban development policies. Two Vietnamese cities – Hà Nội and HCM City – are being paired with two European cities – Milan (Italy) and Kosice (Slovakia).