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Labour shortage puts pressure on rural production

Bình Định experiences most serious drought in 15 years

The south central province of Bình Định is experiencing its most serious drought in the last 15 years, with 4,000 households and 3,400ha of crops lacking water.

Digitalisation essential for good governance in social security institutions

Information and communication technology resources are vital elements for governance in social security institutions, Ortiz D. Maribel, of the International Social Security Association, said.

Blood donation drive marks Nelson Mandela International Day

The blood drive at the Melia Hotel in Hà Nội attracted more than 200 donators, collecting 120 units of blood in four hours.

Former BIDV chairman dies in custody

Trần Bắc Hà, former head of one of Việt Nam's biggest listed banks, died in military custody on Thursday morning.

Phú Yên faces severe drought

So far, more than 4,000ha of rice has been badly affected by the prolonged drought, of which 1,000ha is at risk of being destroyed.

Hà Nội Oncology Hospital signs deal with Korean partners

The Hà Nội Oncology Hospital provides cancer examination services to more than 100,000 patients and performs some 7,000 cancer surgeries each year.

Four charged over forest fires in Hà Tĩnh

Due to prolonged hot dry weather together with strong winds, forest fires have broken out in several locations in the province recently.

Four children drown in Khánh Hòa

The victims were all relatives and of the Êđê ethnicity.

Traffic police launch vehicle inspections nationwide

Traffic police have kick-started a nationwide campaign to inspect coaches, passenger cars, container trucks and motorbikes in an effort to prevent serious accidents.

Rostec to Produce Inflatable Buildings

Women's Union provides job training to unskilled middle-aged women

A new vocational training programme set up by the Women's Union in HCM City has helped middle-aged women with few skills earn more income

Đà Nẵng halts project to reduce use of coracles

Đà Nẵng has decided to temporarily stop a project of reducing coracles as many seamen could not find other jobs.

High school graduate rate falls: MoET

More than 94 per cent of students sitting the national high school examination in late June of this academic year are eligible for graduation.

Water discharge sweeps away good microbacteria on Tô Lịch River

On July 9, the Hà Nội Sewage and Drainage Company discharged more than 1.5 million cu.m of water from West Lake into the Tô Lịch River.

First district in Gia Lai clear of African swine fever

Chư Prông District in the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Gia Lai on Tuesday announced that its pig population is free of African swine fever.

Three young men and teenager drown in Phú Thọ’s Đà River

Local authorities have offered support to the victims’ families to transfer the bodies and carry out their funerals.

Collision between coach and truck kills two

Witnesses said nine injured passengers and drivers’ assistants were taken to local hospitals.

Elderly woman arrested for heroin trafficking

To avoid police, Liên reportedly hid drugs in children's diapers and put them in a bag.

HCM City hospital uses shockwave therapy to treat ischemic heart disease

Doctors at Thống Nhất Hospital in HCM City are applying a new shockwave therapy technique to treat patients with ischemic heart disease.

HCM City satellite emergency service to get more stations

The HCM City Department of Health plans to set up more satellite emergency stations at public and private hospitals around the city to meet the increasing need for emergency assistance at people’s homes and other locations outside medical facilities.