More rain expected on National Day holiday
The northern provinces will experience heavy rainfall during the National Day (September 2) holiday, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
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New Nội Bài airport int’l postal centre opened
A new international postal service centre was officially opened at the Nội Bài International Airport this morning.
Hà Nội to remove all illegal billboards
This Saturday is the deadline for districts in Hà Nội to remove all illegal billboards, but, so far, only a few billboards have been pulled down.
Three Russian men sentenced for appropriating properties
The Khánh Hòa People’s Court yesterday imprisoned three Russian men for using the telecommunications network and the internet to appropriate properties.
Fake dietary supplements seized in Hà Nội
Hà Nội police and market watch department’s inspectors have seized nearly 32,700 dietary supplement products without clear origins.
Hà Nội playgrounds used by street food vendors, not kids
Many playgrounds at Hà Nội apartment buildings have been encroached on by street vendors and local businesses, despite local authorities’ efforts.
VN needs professional work environment
Participants to a forum discussing how to promote the role of intellectuals in Việt Nam on Tuesday expressed their concern over the practicality of certain Party and State policies.
Penal Code obstructs IT start-ups
Article 292 of the Penal Code, which stipulates penalties, including prison sentences for providing unlicensed online or telecom services, is inimical to IT start-ups, the HCM City Computer Association has said.
Crack down on insurance fraud
Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam on Monday sent an urgent document asking concerned organisations to inspect the use of the health insurance fund.
Foreign cops attend training in HCMC
Twenty three police officers from Asia, Australia, the Middle East and the Netherlands are attending the 41st Asia Region Law Enforcement Management Program, a training course that opened in HCM City on Tuesday.
Toll fee reduced for trucks of over 10t
The Ministry of Finance will reduce tolls for trucks and containers on National Highway 1 by between 10 and 14 per cent from next month.
City monitors health facilities
The HCM City Department of Health has turned to technology to keep tabs on private health facilities after many were found flouting regulations, including frequently changing doctors without its say-so.
Learning alphabet
Ethnic minority children learn the alphabet in a class in the northern mountainous Lào Cai Province’s Tả Phìn Commune. — VNS Photo Việt Thanh
Long An struggles to cope with smuggling
Long An Province has busted 1,250 cases of smuggling and over 1,000 cases of commercial fraud so far this year, and collected fines of VNĐ57 billion (US$2.55 million).
Hà Nội takes care of Agent Orange victims
All people who joined the war of resistance and their children that are affected by agent orange in Hà Nội will be taken care of and receive treatment.
Two cases of Japanese encephalitis B in Đắk Lắk
Two cases of Japanese encephalitis B were reported in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk, Phạm Văn Lào, director of the provincial Department of Preventive Medicines, said.
Private funds help develop infrastructure at schools
There has been great focus on seeking sponsorship or investment from organisations, companies, and individuals in education in HCM City in recent years, said Lê Hồng Sơn, head of the city Department of Education and Training.
Tuition fees must be announced publicly: MoET
The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has requested that tuition fees at all education levels should be made public.
