HCM City pilots 2 safe food markets

The HCM City People’s Committee has approved a pilot programme to sell safe food at two traditional markets -- Bến Thành Market and the Hóc Môn Wholesale Market in the district of the same name.

Firecracker smugglers feel heat as Tết nears

As  Lunar New Year (Tết) approaches, firecracker smuggling is again "hot" in the border areas. Several tonnes have already been seized by customs authorities as they head across the border into Việt Nam.

Old cars still on sale despite recent ban

Many expired cars and trucks have been found for sale online at cheap prices despite being banned earlier this month, prompting concerns over traffic safety and environmental pollution.

Police fine more than 1,300 drivers on highway

Traffic police of different provinces fined over 1,300 drivers for violating regulations on Highway 1A, stretching from the northern province of Hà Nam to the central province of Nghệ An.

Internet service to be disrupted this weekend

The internet service connecting Việt Nam with other countries is expected to be affected this weekend due to a disruption in the submarine cable systems of Asia-Pacific Getaway (APG) and Asia-America Getaway (AAG).

Điện Biên Police seize huge heroin haul

The Điện Biên Province Police have detained two persons who were caught transporting more than 170kg of heroin worth VNĐ70 billion ($3 million), claimed by the police to be the largest quantity of heroin seized in the country, so far.

Hà Nội nominates two railway investors

Hà Nội People’s Committee has submitted a report to Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc asking him to allow Vingroup and T&T Group to compile investment dossiers on three of 10 urban railway projects from the present to 2025.

Charity primary school serves underprivileged

At the end of the school day, the students at The Sacred Heart in HCM City often dash home without taking the time to change their uniforms or even take a shower so they can help their parents sell lottery tickets or cassava.

Yoga trainer eases cancer patients’ pain

Hurriedly wrapping up her yoga mat, sweaty Đặng Thị Quỳnh Như could not spare time for a refreshing shower after saying goodbye to her class members. Như has just finished her 5.30 am yoga class at the centre, and should be heading to the hospital soon.

Expand social insurance coverage, Deputy PM urges

The Vietnam Social Security (VSS) must enhance inspections and join hands with relevant agencies to ensure transparency and prevent health insurance fraud, Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ said at a meeting with the VSS yesterday.

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