Neighbouring tourism ministers promote regional travel

Tourism ministers of the five countries under the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS), including Việt Nam, have agreed to cooperate more fully on responsible tourism, tourism marketing activities, and creation of more diverse tourism products. 

’Hanging lakes’ provide water for plateau residents

The Đồng Văn Karst Plateau in the northernmost province of Hà Giang, with its mountainous terrain, rocky soil and virtually non-existent supply of underground water, suffers from severe water shortages, especially during the dry season.

PM seeks VN Pharma inspection

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has requested the Government take another look at VN Pharma’s license to import seven drugs manufactured by Helix Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Canada and the company’s registration papers for drug circulation.

Tigers’ bodies found in wine tank

A man in Đức Trọng District was discovered in possession of two dead tigers, according to Phan Văn Thông, head of the local police.

Doctor revives small hearts, saving young lives

“It has been five years since our surgery, but I feel like it was recent. I remember the day when I was hospitalized. You, with your loving thick glasses, were the first person I met. And during my days of treatment, you always encouraged my mother and me. You bring hope to me and others and help sick hearts.”

City sees dengue rising slowly

HCM City has recorded 13,763 cases of dengue fever since the beginning of this year, an increase of 27 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to the city’s Department of Health.

New HCMC bridge to open in October

The last two spans of  Nhị Thiên Đường Bridge No. 1 in HCM City’s District 8 were connected on Tuesday (Sept 5), with an expected opening date scheduled for October 15.

Northern, central areas brace for Storm Guchol

A tropical depression near Luzon Island of the Philippines is predicted to strengthen into Typhoon Guchol, which will land in the East Sea, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Hà Nội fines fake mail trucks

Investigators from Hà Nội’s Transport Department recently slapped fines on fake mail trucks that were violating road and traffic rules.

43 hectares of forest destroyed in Bình Định

Forty-three hectares of forests have been destroyed in Bình Định Province in the past few months, but no action has been taken against it, An Lão District’s People’s Committee said.

Probe into ivory theft by customs officer

Deputy Prime Minister Trương Hòa Bình has asked Hà Nội’s police department to quickly investigate a customs officer who was caught replacing real ivory with imitations.

People voluntarily handed over 40 homemade guns

Department of Administrative Management of Social Order under Đắk Nông Province Police collaborated with Quảng Sơn Ward’s People’s Committee in Đắk G’Long District to launch the weapons and explosives handing-over event on Monday.

Balloon vendor thrown four metres in explosion

 A woman was thrown several meets during a balloon explosion yesterday in Trần Phú St near the sea in Nha Trang City, the central province of Khánh Hòa, dantri.com.vn online newspaper reported.

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