Rare douc population found in Huế

Rangers in Thừa Thiên-Huế Province’s preventive forest have discovered a population of some 78 red-shanked doucs (Pygathrix nemaeus), listed as endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Chư Păm Bridge collapses due to flooding

Chư Păm Bridge in in the Central Highland province of Đắk Lắk collapsed due to the recent flooding, blocking traffic between Krông Bông District and National Highway 26.

Students learn about water conservation

Nearly 500 primary school students in HCM City yesterday took part BASF Kids’ Lab 2016, an interactive education programme, which emphasises the critical role of water in daily lives and how chemistry can be used to help water conservation.

 

VN tackles conflicts of interest

Việt Nam can improve public-sector integrity and efficiency by strengthening laws addressing conflicts of interests, according to a report conducted by the Government and the World Bank, with support from the United Kingdom Government.

HCM City increases bus subsidies

HCM City expects to spend VNĐ 1.23 trillion (US$54.38 million) to subsidise buses next year, up VNĐ 231 billion ($10.24 million) against 2016, the Transport Department said on Tuesday (Nov 8).

Ministry slams Vinastas fish sauce survey

The survey of Việt Nam Standards and Consumers Association (Vinastas) which released misleading test results of fish sauce and caused public fear does not ensure independence, reliability and transparency, Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) said.

Renowned Buddhist monk passes away

The Most Venerable Thích Chơn Thiện, the deputy head of the Buddist Sangha of Việt Nam, passed away on Tuesday morning in Huế city.

HCMC to upgrade to natural gas buses

The HCM City People’s Committee has told transport firms and co-operatives to replace their old buses with compressed natural gas (CNG) buses by early next year.

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