Rural waste is a growing problem
Overlapping and ineffective co-ordination between ministries and agencies has been blamed for poor solid waste management in Việt Nam’s rural areas.
As many as 124 children test positive for pork tapeworms
As many as 124 children from the northern province of Bắc Ninh tested positive for pork tapeworms, or Taenia solium, according to two institutes that conducted tests yesterday.
Underground parking area proposed in HN
The Tây Hồ Urban Development and Investment JSC has asked for permission to build an underground parking lot in Hà Nội’s Cầu Giấy Park.
Two tunnels to be built on North-South Expressway through Nghệ An
Two mountain tunnels would be built along the North-South Expressway through the central province of Nghệ An, according to the provincial Department of Transport.
Train-motorbike collision kills two
A railway accident on Sunday afternoon in the northern province of Nam Định killed two people, according to Trần Doãn Hường, head of Cát Đằng Railway Station.
Internet users warned of ransomware attacks
The Vietnam Computer Emergency Response Team (VNCERT) has reported that GandCrab ransomware affiliates which had been spreading globally over the past year had updated to version 5.2 and the team was taking measures to disconnect with GandCrab server to avoid damages.
Drowning in plastic
Ethnic farmers grow valuable tea in remote mountains
Shan tea, a type of wild tea tree grown by ethnic minorities, has been well known in the mountainous provinces in the north of Việt Nam for many years.
Ninh Thuận salt farmers make hay while the sun shines
Salt farmers in Ninh Thuận Province, the country’s largest salt producer, are benefiting from a bumper harvest and high prices this year.
HCM City urges work on roads surrounding airport
The HCM City People’s Committee has urged completion of key road projects near Tân Sơn Nhất airport in HCM City to alleviate traffic congestion.
Heroic woman saves newborns from death
Đinh Nay Huỳnh, head of Ayun Commune’s women association in Gia Lai Province’s Chư Sê District, first saved a newborn’s life 14 years ago.
The mother of the baby had fallen pregnant while unmarried after her first husband passed away.
New rural area programme to achieve five-year target in mid-2019
The number of communes recognised as new-style rural areas reached 4,144 as of the end of February, up 306 from the end of 2018, according to the central steering office of the new-style rural area building programme.
Librarian donates books to remote areas’ children
A librarian in Hà Tĩnh Province herself raised book donation movement in her working place when she understood the disadvantages of children living in remote areas: lack books.
National Press Festival 2019 wraps up
The annual National Press Festival 2019, themed “Renovated, creative, responsible Vietnamese press for the interests of the nation and people”, wrapped up in Hà Nội on Sunday.
HCM City launches Earth Hour campaign
The Earth Hour campaign with the theme “Connect to Earth” kicked off on yesterday at the Youth Cultural House in District 1 in HCM City.
Ministry of Health issues guidance to manage synthetic drug abusers
The Ministry of Health has issued specific guidelines on intervention to manage synthetic drugs abusers amid an increase in drug use in the country.
City cracks down on petrol stations that commit fire-safety violations
HCM City authorities are strengthening control over the trade of oil and petroleum products to ensure safety at petrol stations and gas shops that sell flammable substances.
HCM City touts exercise for a healthier population
From 5am to 7am every day Năm, who is around 70, plays badminton with other seniors in a small yard near Tân Phú District’s Nguyễn Sơn Street.
City to improve apartment building management
Disputes between investors and buyers in apartment building complexes have escalated in recent years as the number of buildings in HCM City has increased, according to the city’s Department of Construction.
Population and housing census to be conducted soon
Nguyễn Bích Lâm, director general of the General Statistics Office of Việt Nam talks to Vietnam News Agency about the upcoming national population and housing census on April 1st.
