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Quảng Nam fishermen receive abundant spring gifts from Paracels islands

Hundreds of fishing vessels from the central province of Quảng Nam have returned home, loaded with various kinds of fish and shellfish from Hoàng Sa (Paracel Islands).

More than 17,300 drunk drivers fined in a month

More than 17,300 drivers have been fined for drink driving a month after Government Decree 100/NĐ-CP came into effect, according to the Department of Traffic Police under the Ministry of Public Security.

Việt Nam confirms tenth coronavirus case

One more person has tested positive for coronavirus in Việt Nam, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to ten, according to the Ministry of Health.

All travellers from coronavirus-affected areas to be quarantined: PM

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has ordered all travellers who come from or transit through coronavirus (nCoV)-hit areas of China to be quarantined in an effort to stamp out the viral outbreak.

Việt Nam confirms 9th coronavirus case, Hong Kong reports first death from infection

One more patient has tested positive for coronavirus in Việt Nam, while in Hong Kong, a 39-year-old man infected with novel coronavirus died on Tuesday.

Fake news about coronavirus should be prevented: Minister

The Minister of Information and Communications wants those working underneath him to be more proactive to rid the internet of fake news about coronavirus.

Locals, tourists receives free masks in HCM City

Around 100,000 surgical masks are being provided to tourists visiting HCM City between Sunday (February 2) and February 10, according to the city Department of Tourism.

MoH virus hotline open for questions

A free-of-charge hotline set up by the Ministry of Health has received more than 18,600 calls relating to coronavirus outbreak issues since it was set up two days ago.

HCM City targets completion of many transport projects in 2020

HCM City authorities are planning to complete or start key transport infrastructure projects this year in an aim to reduce traffic congestion and develop connections between the city and neighboring provinces.

nCoV-triggered school closures a headache for parents

An abrupt decision to close all schools in more than two dozen localities to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus late on Sunday night has caught parents off guard, forcing many to desperately seek for an alternative to their childrens’ daycare.

HCM City steps up measures against coronavirus outbreak

HCM City authorities have stepped up efforts to combat the coronavirus outbreak.

Drastic measures taken for prevention of coronavirus

Nine people have been taken into quarantine and put under observation in Đà Nẵng after being detected with a slight fever. The nine were among a total of 8,300 tested at the international airport and sea ports.

Gov’t urges Đà Nẵng to mull over smart traffic system

Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng has asked Đà Nẵng City’s People’s Committee to collect opinions from the ministries to effectively construct and use a smart traffic management system in the city.

Driver fined for reversing on highway

A lorry driver has been fined for reversing his truck into oncoming traffic on a highway.

Border guards discover heroin traffickers

The trio were arrested with almost five kilograms of the drug, the largest amount ever seized by border guards in Thừa Thiên-Huế Province.

Việt Nam confirms 8th coronavirus case, one discharged from hospital

A 29-year-old Vietnamese woman from Vĩnh Phúc Province’s Bình Xuyên District has tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the number of confirmed infections to eight in Việt Nam. The patient is in a stable condition.

HCM City to crack down on Sài Gòn River encroachments

The HCM City People’s Committee has instructed the Department of Construction to set up inspection teams to ensure there is no encroachment of the Sài Gòn River’s banks.

Private, public universities launch new majors to meet labour trends

Many public and private universities throughout the country in the 2020-2021 academic year will launch new majors to meet labour market trends and demands.

Ethnic minority Party member leads ways for poverty reduction

Vàng Thị Cầu, an outstanding Party member in northern mountainous Hà Giang Province, has launched a project that has helped many disadvantaged ethnic minority women in the province escape poverty.