VN ups fight against domestic violence

Domestic violence in Việt Nam has been damaging to spirit, economy, productivity and also violating the honour, dignity and lives of individuals, Vice President, Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh, said yesterday.

Formosa furnace test stricty supervised

Taiwan-invested Hưng Nghiệp Formosa Hà Tĩnh Iron and Steel Co.,Ltd has conducted test run of its first blast furnace, deputy director of the Vietnam Environment Administration Hoàng Dương Tùng said on Monday.

Tragic kidney dialysis calamity to be investigated

Health Minister Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến yesterday called the death of seven patients of suspected anaphylactic shock while receiving kidney dialysis at Hòa Bình Province's General Hospital a serious medical calamity.

Land pooling needed to boost agriculture: seminar

Pooling of land is needed to improve agricultural efficiency, but the Government also needs to have policies to safeguard the benefits of both farmers and businesses, a seminar on land pooling heard in HCM City on Monday.

Action for chidren launched in Hà Nội

HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) and the Hà Nội municipal People’s Committee has launched an action month for children themed ‘Enforcing Children Law and Preventing Child Abuse’ in Hà Nội.

Mekong basin dams pose danger: experts

Countries in the Mekong River basin have been urged to stop building hydroelectric dams on the river’s main stream as alluvial soil and vital nutrients are being seriously depleted.

Man held for keeping rhino horns

A man from the capital city is being investigated for keeping 18 pieces of animal horns at his house in Hoàng Mai District, the Tiền Phong (Vanguard) newspaper reported.

Police arrest drug traffickers

Hải Dương province drug investigators have arrested four men for supposed involvement in a drug trafficking ring.

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