Việt Nam’s planned resumption of selected international flights on September 15 has been pushed back to an unconfirmed date as authorities continue to work on COVID-19 prevention measures.

The HCM City University Medical Centre on Monday launched a telehealth system as part of the Ministry of Health’s project to promote remote examination and treatment for the 2020-2025 period.

Four people have been jailed in connection with the Essex lorry tragedy last year in which 39 Vietnamese citizens died. Three others were also given suspended sentences at Hà Tĩnh People’s Court on Monday.

HCM City plans to turn Cần Giờ District into an ecological urban area as part of efforts to urbanise it and improve the quality of life for locals.