Customs officials in HCM City discovered 40 shipments of various drugs in the first six months of 2018 and seized 54.5kg.

They call him the King of Avocado for his unrivalled knowledge of the tree, the exceptionally high quality avocado seeds he supplies and his passion for transferring his planting techniques to other farmers of the Central Highlands.

More than 600 people and officers of the central coastal city of Đà Nẵng were mobilised yesterday to clean up Phần Lăng Canal in An Khê District, following efforts made by the city’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment to dredge all canals and drainage systems.

The use of native English-speaking teachers at kindergartens would improve children’s speaking skills, participants at a seminar held in HCM City on July 27 said.

After 10 years, the city has achieved great results, contributing significantly to the overall achievement of the country. The capital’s economy continues to grow rapidly, reaching an average of 7.41 per cent growth per year.

Việt Nam has honoured eight outstanding works at a programme entitled “Việt Nam Glory” held by the Việt Nam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) in Hà Nội on Saturday.

Vietnamese students won nine medals at the 50th International Chemistry Olympiad (ICO) and the 49th International Physics Olympiad (IPO), the Ministry of Education and Training announced yesterday.

Huế is to install surveillance cameras at 200 sites around the city to supervise traffic circulation and security as well as to help emergency response.

The HCM City People’s Committee has imposed fines on a number of pharmacies and health clinics for violations of health care regulations.