Natural disaster forecasting to be mapped

Natural disaster forecasting in Việt Nam will focus on frequent incidents such as typhoons, droughts, landslides and floods from now until 2020, according to a new decision of the government.

Hà Nội to introduce new bus routes

The Hà Nội Transportation Service Corporation said it would open 14 new bus routes in the city this year, with three routes serving narrow streets.

 

Delta hospitals struggle to keep skilled doctors

Many doctors in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta are reportedly quitting their jobs at public hospitals to seek opportunities at private hospitals due to low salaries, pressure in the workplace, and a shortage of favourable policies.

 

Violations on high rises to be prosecuted

The Ministry of Construction (MoC) has recommended the Ministry of Public Security in co-ordination with relevant agencies to investigate and prosecute investors committed serious violations relating to management and use of high rise buildings.

Passengers warned to get to airport early

National carrier Vietnam Airlines has recommended passengers be present at Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in HCM City as early as possible to avoid traffic jams.

Việt Nam begins testing HIV through saliva

Much like home quick tests, the oral HIV quick test method will be used in Việt Nam for the first time, an official of Ministry of Health (MoH)'s Việt Nam Administration for HIV/AIDS Control (VAAC) said.

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