Loan sharks traps poor people

The recent rise in ‘black credit’ has trapped individuals and families in big cities of Hà Nội and HCM City as well as other provinces. When approaching this source of funds, most borrowers fall into the high interest trap and ‘forest law’ constraints.

People called to act for better air quality

The Việt Nam Clean Air Day 2018 opened in Hà Nội, drawing about 1,000 people through different activities to spread information on air pollution and settlement solutions.

Việt Nam's tourism resources under threat

The emerging mass tourism in coastal provinces in recent years has destroyed natural beauty spots at a furious pace. And In the next five years, Việt Nam may lose all tourism resources.

City to open bids for waste-treatment plant

HCM City has invited local and foreign companies to bid on waste treatment plants that are expected to reduce pollution and contribute to a greener and more beautiful urban area.

 

HCM City to resolve flooding problems by 2020

HCM City plans to complete flood-prevention work by 2020 on 15 streets, 28 alleys, and five streets flooded by tides, under a new plan approved by the city’s People’s Committee.

NA leader honours war martyrs

Efforts to honour war veterans, martyrs’ families and those who contributed to the national revolutionary cause should not end with slogans but practical actions which cared for their material and spiritual lives, said National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân yesterday while attending a ceremony in Thái Nguyên Province in honour of 60 young war martyrs who died on December 24, 1972.

Việt Nam scales up efforts against antibiotic resistance

“Handle antibiotics with care” was the call given by the National Steering Committee for Antibiotic Resistance, the World Health Organisation and Food and Agriculture Organisation to all sectors at a ceremony held in HCM City on Friday.

Cần Thơ coach station to be relocated

Coach Station 91B in Cần Thơ’s Ninh Kiều District will be converted into a bus parking lot from the start of January next year, according to the city’s transport department.

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