Only 14 of 1,516 old buildings in HN renovated

After ten years to carry out the plan of renovating old apartment buildings in Hà Nội, the city now finishes renovating 14 among total 1,516 buildings (equally 1 per cent), a recent seminar has reported, although a number of ideas and specific mechanisms have been proposed and piloted.

11,000ha of Cà Mau forest at fire risk

Prolonged dry weather has significantly increased the risk of forest fires in the southernmost province of Cà Mau, the provincial Forest Protection Department reported.

Forces urged to link up to tackle drug crime

Deputy Prime Minister Trương Hòa Bình has asked for stronger coordination among police, border guard, coast guard and customs forces to effectively fight drug crime in the coming time. 

Việt Nam charts course towards green economy ­­

When Bạc Liêu Province withdrew last year a thermal power plant proposal submitted to the Prime Minister, the move was seen as a positive sign, showing greater awareness and willingness to promote green growth.

 

New road crack prompts evacuation in An Giang

A new road crack by the Ông Chưởng River was found in An Giang Province on Wednesday, prompting the local authorities to urgently evacuate four households in fear of mass landslide.

H5N1 outbreak reported in Cao Bằng

An outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza has been recorded in the northern Cao Bằng Province, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Veterinary Department announced.

250kg bomb found in Thái Bình

An unexploded bomb weighing around 250kg was removed from Cồn Nhất Ferry in the northern Thái Bình Province, the provincial Military Command has said.

Airlines told to prep for holidays

Domestic airlines have been asked to minimise delayed or cancelled flights during the upcoming holidays to mark Reunification Day (April 30) and Labour Day (May 1).

Hospitals reflect on patient feedback

Patients sent complaints about waiting for tests, motorbike parking and toilets to leaders of HCM City Paediatrics Hospital 1 via a new system installed there by the citys Department of Health.

Preeclampsia cause for concern in Viet Nam

Preeclampsia is a condition which can not be avoidable for some pregnant women. It also is the second leading cause for maternal mortality in the world and in Việt Nam.

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