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Mountain farmer turns the tide with organic success

Poachers who turned violent arrested in Cát Tiên National Park

Three rangers were attacked with knives during a chase and altercation, while the rest of the nine-member patrol team also sustained minor injuries.

MoU to provide online training on diabetes for healthcare workers

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday (March 2) between the Administration of Medical Service under the Ministry of Health, the Việt Nam Association of Diabetes and Endocrinology and French pharmaceutical company Sanofi Vietnam to cooperate on the implementation of the online training programme on diabetes treatment and management, iSTEP-D Plus Online.

Police return stolen phone

So pleased with the detectives, the visitor wrote a personal letter thanking them for their quick actions and service.

70 children with cleft palate offered free surgery

Coordinated by Interplast Germany’s volunteer surgery team and the Huế Central Hospital, the programme targets those in difficult circumstances with disabilities who cannot afford the surgery.

High-school students to take graduation exam on June 28 and 29

Huỳnh Văn Chương, director of the ministry’s Quality Control Department, said the ministry plans to organise the high school graduation exam in a similar format to recent years.

Severe, widespread medical shortages lead to elective surgery delays

This decision was made to allocate medical equipment and resources towards patients in critical condition, leaving many patients waiting for treatment.

Hà Nội needs to install earthquake monitoring systems: Experts

According to Construction Work Management Department under the Ministry of Construction if an earthquake measuring 4-5 on the Richter scale occurs, old apartment building could face extensive damage.

Ninh Thuận expands marine aquaculture

The south-central province of Ninh Thuận is focusing on farming high-value marine fish, lobsters and bivalve mollusc to improve farmers’ incomes.

Việt Nam on high alert over human avian flu risk after Cambodia outbreak

The recent announcement by Cambodia of two human cases of H5N1 avian influenza on February 24 has raised concerns about the spread of the disease in Việt Nam.

New chip-based biometric passports to accelerate customs procedures

The chip has encrypted data with both the passport holder's and the issuer's signature. In addition to standard information such as name, date of birth, and nationality, the chip also includes biometric data like fingerprints, facial recognition, and blood type.

Việt Nam becomes Norway's largest seafood consumer in Southeast Asia

Việt Nam has become Norway's largest seafood consumer in Southeast Asia with a total import output of about 50,000 tonnes last year.

Beekeeping brings better income to mountainous people

In 2022, Mường Mít agricultural cooperative was established in Khoang village to develop beekeeping and foster products under the national “one commune-one product” (OCOP) programme to enhance their value.

HN to spend US$18.35 billion on housing market till 2025

Capital city Hà Nội is projected to spend US$18.35 billion from now until 2025 on housing infrastructure, according to a development plan recently approved by the city's People Committee.

Over half a million workers face reduced hours, contract terminations amid economic downturn

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour report stated that 546,835 workers from 1,300 firms in 50 provinces and cities across the country had their working hours reduced.

Rare Disease Day celebrated in HCM City

An event themed ‘Sắc Hoa’ (Beautiful Flowers) on Tuesday (February 28) took place at Children's Hospital No. 1 in HCM City to celebrate Rare Disease Day 2023.

Foreign tourists to Việt Nam in Feb reaches 933,000

Việt Nam aims to welcome eight million foreign tourists this year, a modest figure compared to the some 19 million tourists the country it received in 2019.

Mushrooms startup helps 28-year-old earn tens of millions a month

Trần Mai Ril courageously left her job and embarked on a bold venture to launch her own mushroom farming start-up.

Criminal proceedings begin against tour company director for organising illegal immigration to Canada

A tour operator is under investigation over allegations she illegally sent people to work abroad.

Doctor saves lives and brings happiness to fellow Mông ethnic people

Due to his dedication to the health sector, Vang, one of 67 outstanding doctors and health workers across the country, was honoured on the 68th anniversary of Vietnamese Doctors' Day.