Blood donations take place in 25 provinces, cities

housands of people, mainly students and volunteers, donated blood at the first blood donation festival in 2017, called "Ngày Chủ Nhật đỏ” (Red Sunday), at Hà Nội National University on Sunday.

HCMC to expand e-gov services

HCM City authorities plan to expand e-government services this year, the vice chairman of the city’s People’s Committee said during an online conference on administrative reform on January 5.

Promoting sustainable timber trade in Việt Nam

Việt Nam will be assisted with carrying out legal and responsible timber trade by the "Responsible Asia Forestry & Trade Partnership" programme that it signed yesterday with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), TRAFFIC and RECOFTC.


 

Rail transport revenue failed to reach target

The country’s struggling rail transport sector continues to falter, with output and revenues of Việt Nam Railways (VNR) declining considerably, falling short of set targets.

Airlines propose 2,480 additional flights during Tết

The aviation authority has approved several proposals from local airlines to increase the number of domestic flights to meet high demand during Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, although only half of the requested additions have been approved.

 

Coaches operate illegally after route change

Four days after a route change for coaches in Hà Nội took effect, many coach operators are still refusing to move to Nước Ngầm station, instead stopping at Mỹ Đình station area to pick up passengers.

Public spaces failing to meet public needs

Public space in Việt Nam’s urban areas has failed to meet demand or create typical characteristics to identify each city, deputy minister of Construction Phan Mỹ Linh said.

Buried weapons

Sappers in the Central Highland Province of Đắk Lắk yesterday collected and deactivated about 70 pieces of ammunition.

Customs officers tackle air smuggling

The General Department of Customs has asked all local customs departments to take bold measures to prevent the smuggling of goods by air, which is expected to rise around Tết.

Project to tackle violence on kids

More than 7,000 children and teenagers will receive training on skills of self-protection, prevention against abuse, trafficking and exploitation.

Gov’t double checks tidal drains after City floods

The HCM City Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has called on all related agencies to check the high-tide controlling culvert system is in good shape to prevent unexpected occurrences during Tết (the Lunar New Year).

 

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