The Electricity of Việt Nam (EVN) on Tuesday announced that electricity consumption in the north on Monday reached its highest peak since June 22, as the northern and central regions of Việt Nam are experiencing a strong heat wave.

In a single year, more than 60 public officials and servants working for ward-level agencies of southern Vũng Tàu City have quit their jobs, mostly because they say they aren't making enough to survive.

Photo of the Day —The Colourfulness of Hà Nội 

Many important national highways and provincial roads across several northern provinces have been repaired and are now resuming operations after the localities were seriously hit by flash floods and landslides several days ago. 

The HCM City People’s Court decided the 3-year in jail for Đặng Thanh Bình, former deputy governor of the State Bank of Việt Nam, who is charged with “lacking responsibility and causing serious consequences” on Monday.

Staff from 30 Vietnamese and Germany companies met at a workshop last weekend in Hà Nội organised by TRAFFIC to learn the benefits of adopting a zero-tolerance policy on wildlife crime.

The number of people getting flu vaccines has risen in recent days following three deaths from swine flu (A/H1N1) in HCM City.

The Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health has asked local health departments, vaccination centres, and vaccine producers and traders to ensure a sufficient supply of vaccines nationwide.

A fire broke out at 3am this morning at an apartment compound in Thanh Xuân District, Hà Nội, Vietnam News Agency reported. Reportedly starting in a footwear store, the fire spread to the 5-storey apartment blocks, trapping many residents inside.