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Man detained for sexual abuse of 15-year-old twin sisters

Between June and July 2024, V.N.T. reportedly exploited the girls' lack of understanding to engage in sexual relations with them multiple times.

Death toll from Typhoon Trami, flooding in central region climbs to 8

Eight people have been killed, fourteen injured, due to the latest storm and the ensuing floods which swept through central region, according to the Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Việt Nam cracks down on new-generation tobacco products

Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable, as e-cigarette use can harm foetal development and increase the risk of conditions such as sudden infant death syndrome and hearing defects.

Beauty salons’ regulations tightened following misconduct, false advertisements reports

The Department of Medical Services Administration (DMSA) has asked local departments of health to rectify activities in specialised surgery, plastic surgery facilities and beauty salons.

Rạch Đĩa Bridge to be completed by end of 2024

The Rạch Đĩa Bridge project, which connects District 7 and Nhà Bè, has neared completion.

Vietnamese people still consume less iodised salt than recommended

The Ministry of Health has not received any scientific evidence from businesses showing that iodine-enriched salt affects the colour, flavour, or has adverse health effects on consumers.

Việt Nam becomes Australia’s fastest-growing inbound market

Cooperation between the Australian and Vietnamese governments have delivered benefits for both countries, with Vietnam becoming Australia’s fastest-growing inbound market and more Australians travelling to Vietnam than prior to the pandemic.

Đồng Tháp seeks to create conditions for workers to start businesses

Đồng Tháp Province is trying to encourage and create favourable conditions for labourer who work abroad to confidently return to the province to start their own business.

Government details regulations on harm reduction interventions in HIV prevention

Decree 141/2024/NĐ-CP specifies details on harm reduction interventions in HIV prevention, excluding measures already prescribed in Decree No. 63/2021/NĐ-CP on the implementation of the amended Law on Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS.

Sea, islands an integral part of the nation’s sacred territory

Efforts to promote awareness of Việt Nam’s marine and island territories have yielded substantial results, playing a crucial role in enhancing public understanding and affection.

Former chairman of Bình Thuận, 16 others indicted for coastal project violations

It follows the agency's conclusion of an investigation into the case of "violating regulations on the management and use of State assets" related to the Phan Thiết coastal tourism urban area project.

Innovation network hailed for contributions to Việt Nam - Australia ties

Dr Trần Phi Vũ, a lecturer at the University of New South Wales, informed Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Phạm Hùng Tâm about outstanding activities of NIC AU, a member of the Vietnam National Innovation Centre (NIC), since its inception in December 2019,

HCM City forms specialised rescue team to tackle emergency situations

The HCM City Police have launched Việt Nam’s first specialised rescue team, featuring both terrestrial and aquatic units, to tackle emergency situations.

Vietnamese airlines reschedule flights to Taiwan (China) due to Typhoon Kong-rey

According to airline representatives, adverse weather during storms is an unavoidable situation that incurs significant costs for airlines, including fuel expenses. However, passenger safety remains the top priority.

Two wartime bombs safely detonated in Vĩnh Phúc Province

Earlier, the Division of Education and Training of Sông Lô District requested the temporary suspension of teaching and learning on the morning of October 31 at schools in six communes and one town to ensure safety for local teachers and students.

1,000 smuggled diamonds worth billions seized in HCM City's airport

Investigators believe this is part of an illegal diamond smuggling operation through Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport, where the diamonds are sold to store owners in HCM City for large illicit profits.

Vietnam Women Union and Novartis Vietnam join forces to enhance breast cancer awareness

The Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) and Novartis Vietnam announced their partnership in the programme 'Raising awareness and enhancing support for women in the prevention and control of breast cancer in Việt Nam' on October 30.

Conference discusses multimodal cancer treatment and hospital management in the digital era

Local and international health experts have discussed measures to improve the quality of cancer prevention and control in Việt Nam at an international conference on oncology in Hà Nội on October 31.

HCM City policies facilitate investment in healthcare

HCM City is focusing on attracting investment into healthcare, and has unveiled a number of policies to facilitate that.

Proposed fund contribution break for typhoon-hit businesses

VSS recommended a six-month break from pension and death benefit contributions for 3,300 businesses, which would save them approximately VNĐ740 billion (US$29 million).