Storm Mirinae strikes northern provinces
Typhoon Mirinae, the first to hit Việt Nam this year, has caused human and property damage in the north of the country after it rolled into the mainland from the midnight of Wednesday.
Police probe pơ mu wood thefts
Relevant offices of Việt Nam and Laos are jointly investigating a large-scale pơ mu forest destruction ring, said an official from Quảng Nam Province People’s Committee.
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Chinese hackers attack VN’s airports and Vietnam Airlines’ website
An alleged Chinese hacker group carried out several cyberspace attacks on Viet Nam’s two biggest airports and the official website of the national flag-carrier Vietnam Airlines this afternoon.
City to use high-tech method to trace pork origins
HCM City plans to launch a pilot programme on using technology to control and trace the origin of pork in an effort to ensure consumer health and rights.
Aviation sector needs to improve work force
All cases causing airway insecurity at levels B and C (A is the highest level) in the first six months this year were made by people, and this fact raised a “red” alarm about work force quality in the airway sector, said the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV).
Hepatitis remains major problem in VN: health experts
Chronic hepatitis is a serious medical problem in Việt Nam, and liver cancer claims the most lives, the Preventive Medicines Department under the Ministry of Health (MoH) said.
Motorbike ownership: HN police to use smart devices
The Hà Nội police will be given smart devices to check whether motorbike drivers have correctly transfered their vehicle ownership.
VN flight attendant held for smuggling gold
A Vietnamese flight attendant and her male companion have been arrested by Nội Bài International Airport Customs while trying to smuggle more than 3kg of gold into South Korea.
People report mass fish deaths in Âm River
Mass fish deaths in Âm River were reported by the local people in the mountainous Lang Chánh District of Thanh Hóa yesterday afternoon.
Storm Mirinae causes damages to northern provinces
Storm Mirinae battered mainland from northern Quảng Ninh Province to central Thanh Hóa Province last night, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
Fake gas cylinders putting lives at risk
Cheap gas cylinders are a danger users as the gas in them is usually extracted or traded illegally.
PM requests preparation for storm Mirinae
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc yesterday ordered the administrations of northern localities and the northern central province of Thanh Hóa, and relevant agencies to promptly brace for Typhoon Mirinae that hit the mainland later that day.
Rural sanitation campaign launched in Đà Lạt City
A rural sanitation and clean water programme for the Central Highlands and central southern provinces was launched yesterday in the Central Highlands Lâm Đồng Province’s Đà Lạt City.
BRT to connect Hội An with Đà Nẵng
The central city plans to open a 31.8km Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route connecting the Đà Nẵng International Airport and favourite destinations with Hội An City in neighbouring Quảng Nam Province.
City suggests hospital smart parking
The HCM City Department of Transport has called on the administration to build smart parking lots at hospitals to meet the burgeoning demand for parking space at most of them.
City approves fire dept upgrade plan
The HCM City People’s Committee has approved a plan to modernise fire-fighting facilities and equipment by 2025.
Residents protest against company causing pollution
Nearly 80 households set up tents to prevent the operations of Giang Sơn Manufacture, Trade and Services Joint-Stock Company's asphalt mixing station on Monday night.
Dengue fever danger comes back nationwide
Dengue fever is spreading rapidly in Việt Nam with 14 fatalities over the past seven months, the Ministry of Health said.
US funds $26m project to strengthen HIV/AIDS response
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced its new, five-year, US$26-million project to strengthen and sustain Việt Nam’s HIV and AIDS response.
