Stronger penalties planned to reduce food safety violations

Under the proposal, vendors could face fines of VNĐ1,000,000 (US$38) to VNĐ2,000,000 ($76) for failing to meet basic requirements, such as providing proper equipment for displaying food, keeping food covered to prevent dust and pests, or using gloves when handling cooked or ready-to-eat food.

Healthcare professionals discuss innovation to enhance medical quality

More than 350 local and international healthcare professionals gathered at a science and technology conference in HCM City on Friday (October 31) to share expertise and update the latest research and innovations in medical science and digital transformation to improve healthcare quality.

Marking four decades of poverty reduction

The UN and World Bank recognised Việt Nam as one of the few countries maintaining sustainable poverty reduction amid global economic crises, pandemics, and climate change.

Attacks on health workers raise alarm over hospital safety

Dr Hà Anh Đức, director general of the Department of Medical Service Administration, said violence in hospitals stems from multiple causes. With nearly 200 million patient visits annually nationwide and major hospitals handling tens of thousands daily, medical staff face immense workloads.

Central Highlands provinces push to end IUU fishing violations by 2025

The Central Highlands provinces of Đắk Lắk and Lâm Đồng are stepping up efforts to eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, holding local leaders accountable for lax management and mobilising all forces to ensure full vessel registration and licensing compliance.

Efforts underway to reach five isolated villages in Quảng Ngãi

Phan Mười, deputy director of the provincial Department of Construction, said many roads in the western region of Quảng Ngãi (formerly part of Kon Tum Province) have been severely damaged, particularly provincial road 673 connecting the Hồ Chí Minh Road with Ngọc Linh Commune.

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