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HCM City Customs seizes 18kg of ecstasy

The Customs Department of HCM City has seized over 18 kilos of ecstasy pills, 124 grams of cocaine and 458 grams of cannabis, illegally hidden in parcels, including envelopes and packs of confectionary.

No room for complacency in fight against COVID-19

The easing of social distancing is just one small victory in the long war against this pandemic.

Poverty still a major concern for Vietnamese people: PAPI report

The citizens were interviewed for the 2019 Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI), the results of which were released on Tuesday.

VN developing guidelines on plasma therapy to treat COVID-19

The Vietnamese health ministry confirmed that they would soon issue temporary guidelines on the use of plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients as a possible treatment for the disease.

Vietnamese Fatherland Front to be in charge of relief package

The Vietnamese Fatherland Front (VFF) will be the agency responsible for supervising the implementation of the government’s relief package to support the people affected by COVID-19.

Brazilian woman tests positive for COVID-19 after previously given all-clear

The total number of people testing positive after previously been given the all-clear, now stands at nine.

Unsung heroes in the fight against COVID-19

Việt Nam is full of unsung heroes who are stepping up to help in times of crisis. They may not be on the front line, but they are playing a vital role helping those in need.

No new COVID-19 cases Wednesday morning, one relapsed

Legal proceedings over bid for medicine package in Đắk Lăk

The Investigative Police Agency of Đắk Lắk Province has decided to launch legal proceedings against 10 people relating to violations in a bid package for generic drugs at the provincial health department.

PM calls for continued vigilance against COVID-19 pandemic

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said Việt Nam has basically pushed back the COVID-19 pandemic as no new cases of community infection have been reported in the past 12 days, but people should still stay vigilant.

Ex-Chairman of OceanBank gets two more years in jail

The court also gave prison terms of 18 to 20 months for five other defendants. Of these, three of them got suspended sentences.

Vietnamese community abroad support fight against COVID-19

The Vietnamese community abroad has actively collaborated with local authorities and people in both Việt Nam and their host countries to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

30 fishermen rescued at sea

Thirty fishermen have been rescued after their vessel sank in waters off the Trường Sa (Spratly) archipelago.

COVID figures in Việt Nam as of 6pm April 28

PM orders careful oversight of Trung Lương- Mỹ Thuận Expressway work

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has ordered the Ministry of Transport and the Tiền Giang Province administration to ensure the progress of the Trung Lương-Mỹ Thuận Expressway construction and carefully monitor quality.

Islet district develops specialised farming areas to adapt to climate change

Tân Phú Đông, an islet district in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tiền Giang, has developed specialised farming areas to enable local farmers to adapt to climate change.

Old Quarter relocation plan yet to begin after two decades

Many local residents are stuck in uncomfortable, crowded and dilapidated houses.

Silent trips in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic

Since the coronavirus outbreak began in HCM City, every day has been a busy one for health workers at Emergency Centre 115.

Unis have faith in graduation exams despite coronavirus

Colleges and universities will be allowed to enrol students using their own criteria instead of simply using the high school graduation examination’s results as before.