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HCM City moves to ease financial burden on chronic kidney disease patients

UV reaches dangerous levels in Hà Nội, HCM City

Northern and central provinces would continue to experience prolonged hot weather due to a low pressure system, said the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

External Information Service Awards scaled up: VNA Deputy General Director

The National External Information Service Awards has proven its influence since its launch five years ago as an initiative of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), VNA Deputy General Director Lê Quốc Minh has said.

Agricultural start-ups should focus on long-term strategy

Agricultural start-ups should capitalise on the huge demand for safe agricultural products by developing long-term, sustainable production strategies, experts said at a seminar in HCM City on Thursday.

Tiger victim was taunting animal: Officials

A former employee at a wildlife park who was attacked by a tiger was drunk and teasing the animal, officials have claimed.

Hà Nội to have four more bus routes with CNG vehicles

Buses using CNG have more smoother engines and release 53-63 per cent less harmful gases than traditional buses.

No hope in Lào Cai cave rescue efforts after six days

The small and deep cave have made it hard for the rescue team to approach 59-year-old Giàng Seo Lử trapped in the cave.

Police take down illegal poker club

Police in Hà Nội on Wednesday declared they had busted an illegal poker gambling ring.

Modern garbage-collecting vehicles succeed in Hà Nội

On Saturday afternoon, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees, sanitation workers were drenched in sweat as they collected rubbish around Hoàn Kiếm Lake.

Đồng Nai authorities seek to speed up construction of Long Thành Airport

The People’s Committee of Đồng Nai Province on Tuesday (4 June) instructed all relevant departments and agencies to prepare for a tender for hiring survey and land pricing consultants for the Long Thành International Airport.

Man saves turtles’ lives

Lại doesn't know exactly how many turtles he has saved, but he does know his actions protect this rare species of animal from being harmed by humans.

Time to teach children inclusiveness

If somewhere on Earth there is a 101 guideline on being a good child, I think the first rule would be: “wear pink, you're a girl”, or “boys don’t cry”.

Transport minister questioned about long-delayed projects

On Wednesday, Minister of Transport Nguyễn Văn Thể vowed to work with Hà Nội authorities and other authorised agencies to quickly complete safety inspections of Cát Linh-Hà Đông elevated railway.

Parents in Hà Giang score manipulation may face criminal charges

In last year's exam, 309 test results of 107 candidates, including two siblings, were adjusted.

Health ministry may walk back service fee increase

At present, healthcare prices are calculated based on a basic monthly salary of VNĐ 1.39 million ($59) and direct costs for examination and treatment.

Event to honor 100 outstanding blood donors

Among the 100 outstanding donors, Nguyễn Trí Hiếu from HCM City has donated blood 71 times.

Synthetic drugs pose mental health risks

About 70 per cent of synthetic drug addicts showed symptoms of mental disorders, could lose control and commit serious crimes including murder without any motive, a recent conference on drug addiction rehabilitation heard.

Father overcomes prejudice to donate organs, saves seven

When Phạm Văn Thụ decided to sign papers to donate the organs of his brain-dead son two weeks ago, he did not think he would have to deal with disapproval from those around him.

PM calls for more efforts to control African swine fever

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has called for enhancing prevention and containment efforts in the fight against African swine fever (ASF).

HCM City urges agencies to speed up investment projects

The chairman of HCM City People’s Committee has urged agencies to speed up progress of major projects and select investors for waste treatment projects that use advanced technologies.