PM okays funds for social support system
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has approved a target programme to develop a social support system for the period 2016-2020.
Only 14 of 1,516 old buildings in HN renovated
After ten years to carry out the plan of renovating old apartment buildings in Hà Nội, the city now finishes renovating 14 among total 1,516 buildings (equally 1 per cent), a recent seminar has reported, although a number of ideas and specific mechanisms have been proposed and piloted.
City breaks ground on bus terminal
The Sài Gòn Transportation Mechanical Corporation (SAMCO) has broken ground for construction of the new Eastern Bus Terminal (Bến Xe Miền Đông) in HCM City’s District 9.
Mekong Delta farmers begin shrimp harvest
Farmers in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta have begun this year’s first harvest season of brackish water shrimp, earning strong profits due to high prices and favourable breeding conditions.
Photo of the day -- Catching oysters
11,000ha of Cà Mau forest at fire risk
Prolonged dry weather has significantly increased the risk of forest fires in the southernmost province of Cà Mau, the provincial Forest Protection Department reported.
New road crack prompts evacuation in An Giang
A new road crack by the Ông Chưởng River was found in An Giang Province on Wednesday, prompting the local authorities to urgently evacuate four households in fear of mass landslide.
Facebook to work with government to ensure security
Facebook has committed to work with the Government of Việt Nam in keeping the Vietnamese community and advertisers safe and help small businesses grow in the country.
An Giang seeks to relocate 20,000 families after landslide
An Giang Province wants the Ministry of Natural Resources to help frame housing policies that will enable the relocation of 20,000 families living in landslide-prone areas in the next five years.
Việt Nam charts course towards green economy
When Bạc Liêu Province withdrew last year a thermal power plant proposal submitted to the Prime Minister, the move was seen as a positive sign, showing greater awareness and willingness to promote green growth.
Forces urged to link up to tackle drug crime
Deputy Prime Minister Trương Hòa Bình has asked for stronger coordination among police, border guard, coast guard and customs forces to effectively fight drug crime in the coming time.
Kudos, brickbats greet proposal to double overtime limits
Vietnamese employees enable to have a maximum overtime up to 400 hours per year, two times higher than now, following the newest proposal of the Ministry of Labour, Invalid and Social Affairs.
Flooding hotpots galore, capital city warned
Eighteen locations in Hà Nội are at risk of flooding during the rainy season of this year since the city’s drainage system has been overloaded.
City begins work on new Miền Đông bus station
Saigon Transportation Mechanical Corporation (SAMCO), in co-operation with HCM City’s People’s Committee yesterday officially inaugurated the construction of new Miền Đông Bus Station.
H5N1 outbreak reported in Cao Bằng
An outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza has been recorded in the northern Cao Bằng Province, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Veterinary Department announced.
250kg bomb found in Thái Bình
An unexploded bomb weighing around 250kg was removed from Cồn Nhất Ferry in the northern Thái Bình Province, the provincial Military Command has said.
Clarify cause of oyster deaths: Quảng Ninh authority
The northern coastal province of Quảng Ninh has asked local authorities to urgently examine and determine the reason for the mass oyster deaths in Tiên Yên District.
Wanted notices issued for two former bank officials
The Ministry of Public Security has issued wanted notices for two former bank officials
7 to be prosecuted in Đồng Nai for possessing fake currency
The Đồng Nai Province police are set to file charges against seven people for allegedly using and possessing fake currency bills.
Airlines told to prep for holidays
Domestic airlines have been asked to minimise delayed or cancelled flights during the upcoming holidays to mark Reunification Day (April 30) and Labour Day (May 1).
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