Parents worried about pesticide-laden veggies

Parents in the capital city are worried about their children’s health after plant protection residues were found in vegetable samples at the Hoàng Liệt Kindergarten in Hoàng Mai District last week.

HCMC promotes medical tourism

Local officials are hoping to expand the number of international visitors who come to HCM City for medical treatment.

Guards sent off for APEC Summit

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc asked armed forces and relevant agencies to ensure a safe and perfect protection of the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit in Đà Nẵng on November 5-11.

VN to run out of sand in 5 years

rtificial sand ground from rocks might be a valid alternative for the over-exploited natural product which is expected to run out in Việt Nam within five years, scientists said.

First tracks laid on HCM City metro

The first set of rail tracks and sleepers were installed yesterday on the above-ground stretch of HCM City’s first metro line from Bến Thành Market to Suối Tiên Theme Park.

Ten arrested for rape of minor girl

Police in the central province of Ninh Thuận said that they launched an official investigation into the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Ninh Hải District.

HIV/AIDS funding sources running out

HIV/AIDS prevention is the key mission of Việt Nam’s public health sector. Now, the country’s efforts to fight the disease are running into financial obstacles as aid from international organisations—the key funding source for HIV/AIDS prevention—runs out.

Ministry wants funds for Belt Road 3

The Ministry of Transport plans to seek approval for funding from the South Korean government for a portion of Belt Road 3 from Tân Vạn District to Nhơn Trạch District in Đồng Nai Province, according to the Ministry of Transport.

Quảng Ninh hiring freeze creates teacher shortage

Quảng Ninh Province stopped recruiting teachers in March as it undertakes a restructuring of the education sector. But the number of students has kept increasing, creating new burdens for local schools.

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