New policies take effect this month

A string of new government policies come into force this month, including the exemption of land use fees for housing projects, specific financial mechanisms for HCM City, increased fees for medical examination and treatment and reduction of social insurance premiums.

Firms not hiring those over 35

Lương Bá Thám, 44, from the central province of Thanh Hóa, tried to apply for a job at three different enterprises in Hà Nội, but he kept failing.

City road cracks spark landslide fears

A crack on a road near the Rạch Tôm River in the outlying district of Nhà Bè in HCM City has sparked concerns over potential risks of landslide and subsidence in the area, according to the city’s Department of Transport.

City strengthens fire prevention efforts

The HCM City People's Committee and local agencies are in all efforts to take effective safety measures in protecting local households and home-run businesses from fire.

Enterprises fined for spam texts

The Ministry of Information and Communication has fined four telecommunication enterprises for sending and spreading spam text messages to advertise their services.

Việt Nam marks World Milk Day with slew of events

Many activities were undertaken in Việt Nam to mark World Milk Day on June 1, which was selected by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations in 2001 to celebrate the importance contributions made by the dairy sector to sustainability, economic development, livelihoods and nutrition.

 

Ivory traffickers prosecuted

Four members of an ivory trafficking ring were indicted on Thursday by the Hà Nội People’s Procuracy for trading prohibited goods.

Localities urged to prepare for natural disasters

Meteorology and agriculture experts have urged localities to take initiative in responding to natural disasters as the disasters are forecast to be more severe this year but the preparation of Việt Nam is still weak.

New, robust Child Law comes into effect

A new law on protection and care for children has been effective from yesterday with a variety of regulations intensifying the protection of children in a more comprehensive way.

Hà Nội may replace 4,000 trees

Hà Nội will be likely to replace more than 4,000 nacre trees in the city as an effort of preventing them from falling down, threatening the safety of people in this stormy season.

Cạn River damaged by sand mines

A number of companies dredging sand along the Cạn River in the central province of Khánh Hòa’s Cam Ranh City since 2015 have caused landslides and put the lives of local residents in danger.

Ban on street fruit stands proposed

Hà Nội planned to ban street fruit stands and make fruits sold at stores so that the city could better manage fruit sale and food safety.

Heads of fraud company arrested

The Hà Nội investigative police arrested and commenced  criminal proceedings against four heads of the Thăng Long multilevel marketing company on Wednesday for alleged fraudulent appropriation of assets.

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