Autistic kids need more gov’t support policies: experts

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face a lack of qualified facilities and government support policies, while parents lack sufficient knowledge about the disorder, experts said at a conference held in HCM City on August 29.

VN makes biotechnology progress

Việt Nam's rapid progress in research and application of biotechnology in agriculture is contributing to the country's goals for green growth and to farmers’ demands, according to experts.

Herbicides must be better regulated

Better managing the production, trading and use of herbicides is an urgent task for Việt Nam and the world, said Hồ Xuân Hùng, head of the Vietnam General Council of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Large amounts of drugs seized in Quảng Trị, Nghệ An

Border guards in central Quảng Trị province on Tuesday arrested a Lao man carrying 65,800 methamphetamine pills from Laos to Việt Nam. The man was named as Liep Latsavong, 19, residing in the Lao province of Savannakhet.

PM sets up national committee on e-Gov

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Tuesday signed a decision to establish a National Committee on E-Government – a step closer to realising Việt Nam’s ambition of streamlining Government procedures with online technologies.

HCM City to cut greenhouse gas emissions

HCM City needs to improve energy efficiency and collaborate with international organisations to become a low-carbon and sustainable city, experts told a meeting held in the city on Tuesday.

 

Cần Thơ to improve senior healthcare

The Cần Thơ city People’s Committee plans to set up action programmes for healthcare services for old people to improve the quality of their life and foster social development.

 

Former TrustBank general director arrested

The former general director of TrustBank, Ngô Trí Đức, was arrested Monday on charges of “lacking responsibility and causing serious consequences” and “abusing trust to appropriate property”.

 

 

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