Camera-equipped drones known as flycams have become increasingly popular, especially among Vietnamese photographers and filmmakers, but few people know they need permission from the Ministry of Defence to fly the devices.

The Hà Nội People’s Court yesterday opened the first instance hearing for ex-banker Hà Văn Thắm and other 50 defendants for serious violations of the State’s monetary policies.

Growth cannot be sustainable in APEC economies unless it is economically, financially and socially inclusive, experts said at a symposium held yesterday in HCM City.

The massive stimulus package of VNĐ30 trillion (US$1.32 billion), introduced in 2013 to encourage social housing development in Việt Nam and revitalise the listless real estate sector, has been entirely disbursed. However, with the expiry of the attractive interest rates, many businesses are contemplating pulling out of the social housing market while the demands show no signs of flagging.

Local administration of the Central Highlands of Gia Lai Province’s Kon Chro District had a headache in seeking effective solutions to bring the situation that hundreds of local residents committed suicide recent years under control.

Fifteen teams of volunteers took part in a campaign in HCM City on August 27 to control dengue fever in Vĩnh Lộc B Commune in Bình Chánh District, a dengue hot spot.

Goods smuggling, for years, has been a pressing issue in the southern provinces that share hundreds of kilometres of border with Cambodia and Thailand.

The Việt Nam Food Administration (VFA) under the Ministry of Health has fined five enterprises to the tune of VNĐ191 million (US$8,400) for violations in food safety and hygiene.

Toko Việt Nam Co Ltd has been fined VNĐ802 million (US$35,600) for various violations related to environmental protection.