Lao national sentenced to death for drug trafficking

According to the indictment of the People’s Court of central Quảng Bình Province, Xeng Vang, 24 years old, residing in Laos’ Bolikhamsai Province was hired by a Vietnamese man named Hạng A Chinh, 23 years old, residing in Central Highlands province of Đắk Nông to carry drugs from Hà Tĩnh Province to Đà Nẵng City.

EU supports Vietnamese flood victims

The allocation was announced on Wednesday to support more than 18,000 residents who suffered from heavy floods in early August from Đắk Lắk, Kiên Giang and Lâm Đồng provinces.

Schools begin clean-up before start of new year

Teachers at schools in HCM City, especially kindergartens, have co-operated with health officials to clean and disinfect toys and the environment to ensure hygiene when a new academic year begins on September 5.

Việt Nam prepares for storm Podul

The Central Steering Committee on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control has asked its sub-committees, relevant ministries and sectors to brace for tropical storm Podul that is moving towards Việt Nam.

Campaigners say domestic violence is on the rise

A leading domestic violence specialist in Việt Nam has said there are more and more cases of women being beaten up by their partners – with many victims too scared to complain for fear of bringing shame on their families.

Cà Mau wants $22.5 million to upgrade sea dyke

The People's Committee of the southernmost province Cà Mau has proposed the Government spend VNĐ524 billion (US$22.5 million) to upgrade the sea dyke on its west coast to combat rising tides and landslides, which are seriously affecting local people.

Việt Nam wins silver medal at WorldSkills 2019

A Vietnamese team competing at the world championships of vocational skills (WorldSkills 2019) in Kazan, Russia won one silver medal, the highest achievement after seven times entering the tournament.

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