No one can predict the next pandemic

As the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic still lingers, three years after the first patient was identified, Việt Nam News' Anh Đức talked with Sir Jonathan Stafford Nguyen Van-Tam, former Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England and consultant to vaccine maker Moderna, for insights into how humankind can prepare against the next unknown transmissive diseases.

Preventing, combating tobacco’s harm faces many difficulties: experts

Minister Lan said that given the disease burden caused by tobacco, preventing and combating tobacco harm were a top priority public health issue around the world. Tobacco use is rapidly shifting from developed to developing countries, causing harmful impacts to countries, including Việt Nam.

USAID, Đà Nẵng promote renewable energy and energy efficiency

The central city has been boosting the deployment of clean energy and advanced energy systems, such as rooftop solar and electric vehicles by launching four policies and regulations in encouraging the city’s National Strategy for Energy Development into action.

Ministry proposes plan to tighten weapons law

Knives are always available in everyday life. When conflicts arise, criminals are ready to use knives to attack victims. However, because current law does not stipulate that knives are weapons, the act of using a knife is only handled when the subject commits a criminal offense.

Bắc Giang strengthens network information security

As of now, the Chairman of the Bắc Giang Provincial People's Committee and the Director of the Department of Information and Communications of the province have approved the security levels for 45 information systems under the management of the provincial People's Committee.

Primary pupils join a training to learn water and environment protection

The activities are designed as “classrooms in the forest” to raise the awareness of youth and children about the important role of forests, the close relationship between forests and water sources, and forest protection issues, which will contribute to land preservation and the protection of groundwater sources, as well as foster environment-friendly living habits.

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