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Delays in staffing rotation to disadvantaged zones raise concerns among teachers

No new cases of COVID-19 in Việt Nam on Thursday morning

Two more COVID-19 patients recover, hundreds of returnees complete quarantine

Two more COVID-19 patients in Việt Nam have recovered on Wednesday at Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu General Hospital, according to the National Standing Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

VN reports no new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday evening

PM asks hospitals in Tây Nguyên to strengthen fight against diphtheria

The Prime Minister has requested relevant ministries, city and provincial people’s committees, especially in the Central Highlands, to strengthen the prevention of diphtheria, amid an outbreak of the disease.

Collection from Hạ Long Bay’s entrance fees used for infrastructure investment

More than VNĐ2.5 trillion (US$108.7 million) sourced from the State budget, private donors and Hạ Long Bay’s entrance fees will be invested this year in building 57 new pieces of infrastructure in the northern coastal city of Hạ Long.

Long An speeds up disbursement of public funds for infrastructure projects

The Mekong Delta province of Long An is speeding up disbursement of public funds to ensure the construction progress of infrastructure projects.

Lights given to encourage ethnic minority students go to school

UNESCO in Việt Nam and Signify Foundation in Việt Nam have provided solar lighting systems and portable solar lamps to more than 5,000 students at 16 secondary schools in remote, disadvantaged areas in three provinces of Hà Giang, Ninh Thuận and Sóc Trăng.

Three drug trafficking rings busted

The drug crime investigation police department announced on Tuesday it has busted three drug trafficking rings nationwide, arresting 17 suspects and seizing tens of kilos of drugs.

Seven kiosks in Ninh Hiệp, Hà Nội fined for trading fake goods

Hà Nội Market Management Department has decided to fine seven kiosks at Ninh Hiệp Commune in Hà Nội’s Gia Lâm District a total of VNĐ111.25 million (US$4,800) for trading fake goods.

New rice variety for flood and drought-prone areas

New rice seed variety which is capable of adapting to climate change has been planted in flood and drought-prone regions in north and south central provinces.

PM orders MoT start North-South Expressway sub-projects in August

Phúc made his order when he chaired a Government meeting on Wednesday morning to implement the National Assembly’s Resolution on adjusting the investment policy of the project of North-South Expressway in 2017-20.

Legal proceedings launched against two more Hà Nội CDC officials

They are being investigated for violating regulations on bidding, resulting in serious consequences.

HCM City develops wide-ranging AI strategy

HCM City is drawing up a wide-ranging plan to promote artificial intelligence (AI) development and research in the near future, Dương Anh Đức, deputy chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee, has said.

HCM City hospitals switch increasingly to cashless payment

The shift towards electronic payment is now an established trend with half of HCM City’s public hospitals embracing it, health authorities have said.

Ministry calls for drastic measures to control dengue fever

According to the ministry, since the beginning of this year, dengue fever has been reported in almost all localities in Việt Nam.

Ventilators witness huge difference in prices

Amid the pandemic, global demand for ventilators has rocketed. However, there is a significant difference in each machine's price.

Hà Nội approves projects of urban railway No 3 and 5

Hà Nội Urban Railway Management Board said the two lines were given priority for investment and implementation during 2021-25 among nine urban railway lines planned for construction.

HCM City to hire more teachers, staff for 2020-21 academic year

The HCM City Department of Education and Training plans to hire 514 additional teachers and educational staff for schools and continuing education centres in the 2020-2021 academic year.

Three more COVID-19 patients recover in Việt Nam

Three more COVID-19 patients in Việt Nam have recovered, raising the total recovered patients to 345, the Central Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control announced on Wednesday morning.