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.

Sharper focus on fight against fraud, fake goods as Tết nears

Đàm Thanh Thế, office chief of the National Steering Committee on anti smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit, speaks to Việt Nam News Agency about his committee’s resolve to fight bask trade fraudulence and fake goods, particularly in the up coming Lunar New Year Festival.

HCM City to pilot public car rentals

HCM City plans to run a pilot car rental service for Government officials to reduce expenditures, according to Võ Văn Hoan, spokesperson for the HCM City’s People’s Committee.

Bắc Giang looks at food safety

Authorities in the northern province of Bắc Giang have announced that nearly 2,000 enterprises violated regulations on food safety and hygiene last year.

Bắc Ninh police prosecute scrap owner for explosion

Local police from the northern province of Bắc Ninh has officially decided to prosecute Nguyễn Văn Tiến, the owner of scrap that exploded on Wednesday morning, killing two children and injuring nine people in Yên Phong District’s Quan Độ Village.

Typhoon Bolaven weakens

Typhoon Bolaven weakened as a tropical low-pressure system on Thursday morning after making landfall on coastal areas, stretching from Phú Yên Province to Ninh Thuận Province.

Beltway No 3 to help HCM City reduce traffic congestion

The Ministry of Transport has asked the Government for permission to start construction of sub-Project No 1 of Beltway No 3 ahead of schedule with the aim of dividing traffic flows and reducing the number of vehicles entering HCM City, which would reduce congestion in inner city districts.

HCMC vocational schools struggle to enroll students

Although hundreds of thousands of university graduates fail to secure jobs, students and their families still hope to attend university at any cost—leaving vocational schools struggling to attract enough students to operate.

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