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HCM City follows three-tier model for treatment of COVID-19 cases

To tackle the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially during the upcoming national holiday of April 30 and May 1, HCM City continues to have a system of COVID-19 treatment facilities that follows the three-tier treatment model.

Key riverside road links tourism traffic system

The city said the 7km route, which was built for VNĐ745 billion (US$29.8 million), runs along Cẩm Lệ and Túy Loan rivers to link destinations in Liên Chiểu district, Thuận Phước, East Bạch Đằng and beach tourism sites in Sơn Trà peninsula, Hội An and national road systems.

Masking, disinfection recommended during holiday amid COVID-19 spike

Professor Phan Trọng Lân, Director of the Health Ministry's Department of Preventive Medicine, said at a conference by the health ministry with local authorities that COVID-19 has a resurgence in Việt Nam, with increasing daily cases.

HCM City police investigate 65 defendants in connection to Vietnam Airlines drugs case

Police seized nearly 50kg of total synthetic drugs, two guns and many related exhibits and issued a decision to handle administrative violations of 12 subjects.

Việt Nam praised for efforts in enforcement of 1982 UNCLOS

The judge highlighted the Southeast Asian nation’s endeavours in perfecting relevant policies and laws, including the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection and the National Strategy on Climate Change by 2050.

Hà Nội wins approval for efforts as member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Hà Nội should pay attention to all groups in society, particularly the young and the vulnerable. Creativity competitions need to attract multiple groups of participants.

No fee for three component projects of North-South expressway

Drivers will not have to pay tolls on three North-South expressway component projects when they are put into use in the coming days.

ACV fined VNĐ270 million for causing air pollution at Long Thành Airport's construction site

Lê Vũ Tuấn Anh, MONRE's chief inspector, said ACV has improperly or incompletely implemented regulations mentioned in the environmental impact assessment report.

Low-income people hard to buy social housing apartments now

Văn Hùng said it now costs about VNĐ28 million (US$1,198) per sq.m in an old social housing apartment.

Unfinished facilities, infertile land in resettlements leave locals in limbo

In Thanh Hóa Province, construction of the Hồi Xuân Hydropower Plant Project began in 2010, with its head investor, VNECO Hồi Xuân Investment and Electricity Construction JSC, obligated to develop resettlement for those affected by the project.

Việt Nam - RoK agreement on social insurance approved

The bilateral agreement on social insurance, comprising five parts with 24 articles, is an urgent to create favourable conditions for the flow of workers and protect their rights and interests related to social insurance of workers from both countries.

Colour controversy

A French-era villa in downtown Hà Nội is under renovation and some of the colours used to paint the building have caused quite a stir. Take a look at what visitors and experts have to say about the villa at No 49 Trần Hưng Đạo Street.

Food production, consumption patterns need changing

Developing a transparent, responsible and sustainable food system requires the participation of relevant departments, domestic and international organisations, and non-governmental organisations.

Hà Nội to open three more walking streets

This year, the People's Committee of Đống Đa District will set up a plan to open a food zone on Nguyễn Văn Tuyết Street and a pedestrian zone on Văn Miếu and Quốc Tử Giám streets.

Heat-related health risks increase as summer approaches

Doctors warn that being active in a high-temperature environment could lead to heat stroke, which can be life-threatening when the body temperature rises above 40 degrees Celsius.

Đồng Nai Province farmers expand eco-tourism services

The southeastern region’s largest fruit producing province has more than 70,000ha of orchards and is well known for fruits such as durian, grapefruit, orange, mandarin, and custard apple.

Health ministry raises alarm about use of e-cigarette among students

The department said in a document sent to Departments of Health in provinces and cities that the use of electronic nicotine delivery (END) products and heated tobacco products (HTPs) is on the rise among students.

Authorities warn of fraudulent travel schemes during holidays

Recently, the Ministry of Public Security has received numerous complaints of fraudulent activities aimed at taking advantage of people's property.

New COVID-19 cases top 2,500 on April 25, highest in half a year

Việt Nam recorded 2,501 new cases of COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, the highest daily number in the past over half a year, according to the Ministry of Health.

More than 50 arrested for alleged drug trafficking as investigation of flight attendant case expands

They are being questioned in relation to the earlier arrests of four Vietnam Airlines flight attendants stopped by authorities allegedly in possession of 11.4kg of illegal drugs.