Drought destroys crops in Nghệ An Province
Prolonged hot and dry weather has affected more than 1,200 ha of rice and other crops in the central province of Nghệ An’s Đô Lương District, a local newspaper reported.
Hà Nội health sector prepares to tackle dengue fever
The Hà Nội Department of Health has sent a letter to medical stations and drugstores in the capital city to ensure they have enough medicine to prevent and treat dengue fever.
Criminal proceedings launched after accident in Hải Dương
Police in the northern province of Hải Dương have decided to launch criminal proceedings against a truck driver following a fatal accident on National Highway 5 on Tuesday.
Usage of Việt Nam-made pharmaceuticals rising across the country: health ministry
Domestically-made drugs have met nearly half the demand of Vietnamese people in treatment and prevention of diseases, while the country has successfully produced 12 out of 13 types of vaccines used nationwide.
Personal data leaks carry high risks
Mai Thuỳ Linh, 32, has received several spam messages and at least two spam calls each day over the past week, making her very annoyed.
Central provinces grapple with extreme heat, drought
A scorching summer day in Hoài Nhơn District, Bình Định Province could not stop farmer Trần An Diêm from working hard to dig a well in search of a precious source of water.
Cà Mau amends list of key agricultural products
The Cà Mau Province Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has amended its list of key agricultural products, deleting two from the original list and keeping shrimp, mud crab, high-quality rice, and wood.
HCM City health department lists hospitals that can treat strokes
The HCM City Department of Health has uploaded a list of 17 hospitals that have the capability to treat stroke victims on its website.
Press plays important role in protecting children
The press plays an important role in informing child affairs, so journalists should be equipped with more knowledge and skills in order to both work more effectively and protect children's rights.
Additional VNĐ1.4 trillion compensation for Hi-tech Park project
The People’s Council of HCM City has promulgated a resolution to approve additional funds of VNĐ1,471 billion (US$63.3 million) for works on site clearance compensation and resettlement for the Hi-tech Park project in HCM City’s District 9, with funds coming from the city’s State coffers.
Hội An debuts public battery-powered cars
The cars can also be hired for wedding services.
Social sciences academy and JICA link up
Under the agreement, the two sides will work together to prepare a socio-economic development strategy in 2021-30 for Việt Nam as well as the socio-economic development plan of Bến Tre and Hà Giang provinces, and to study emerging countries in Asia.
Phan Thiết City’s land management violations investigated
The move followed an inspection conducted by the province’s Inspectorate Department in three communes.
UNFPA and MSD support roll-out of HPV vaccination in Việt Nam
Cervical cancer claims the lives of more than 300,000 women every year.
Man dies after being struck by lightning
The victim was a resident of Tịnh Biên District who was struck by lightning while herding ducks.
Cancer vaccines to be brought to Việt Nam
Việt Nam will receive cancer vaccines from Japan in the near future, Prof Tạ Thành Văn, Rector of the Hà Nội Medical University (HMU) told Lao Động (Labour) newspaper.
Việt Nam builds Global Navigation Satellite System stations
Việt Nam is completing the construction of 65 Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS), using the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) to provide highly accurate geo-spatial positioning data.
Brain aneurysms show no symptoms but can be fatal
Patients suffering from brain aneurysms mostly experience no symptoms, but half will experience their aneurysms rupturing and bleeding within two years, leading to death if not treated, doctors have warned.
Top legislator urges Tây Ninh to utilise potential for growth
Tây Ninh Province should optimise its potential to serve socio-economic development and improve the material and spiritual life of locals, Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân said on Tuesday.
HCM City's 34 toll booths to reduce peak-hour congestion
The HCM City Department of Transport has proposed investing VNĐ250 billion (US$10.7 million) for 34 automatic toll booths to prevent traffic congestion during peak hours in the city centre.
