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HCM City eyes more social housing developments

HCM City’s districts want vacant lands available in industrial parks, export processing zones and high-tech parks to be used for affordable housing for workers.

Labour market gradually recovering in first quarter: General Statistics Office

The labour market has gradually recovered and achieved a good growth rate, Deputy General Director of the General Statistics Office Nguyễn Trung Tiến has announced.

Workers struggling to make ends meet post-COVID

Price surges coupled with post-COVID health concerns have forced many workers in Hải Phòng to tighten their belts, as they desperately wait for rent relief from the government.

Island commune sees positive changes thanks to caged lobster farming

Cam Bình island commune has long been famous for its two islands – Bình Ba and Bình Hưng – as well as the local trade of caged lobster farming.

Fewer than 2,000 daily COVID cases reported in Hà Nội for first time in 3 months

A total of 22,804 new COVID-19 infections were confirmed in Việt Nam on Tuesday

22,804 new COVID-19 cases, 28 more deaths reported on Tuesday

Regional minimum wage to be increased by 6 per cent from July 1

This increase is equivalent to a rise of VNĐ180,000-260,000 (US$7.86-11.36), which varies between regions.

More work needed to support students’ mental health

Experts believe that Việt Nam has enough policies around supporting the mental health of students but in implementation, there are still many obstacles.

Vietnamese peacekeepers in South Sudan save patient after stroke

Vietnamese peacekeepers of the Level 2 Field Hospital No. 3 in South Sudan delivered medical care to save a 50-year-old officer from a stroke on Monday.

President commends two men for life-saving actions

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Monday praised a firefighter in the southern province of Đồng Nai and a resident in the northern province of Nam Định for their heroic actions

The police lieutenant who has saved 60 dogs from the streets

Traffic police officer Lieutenant Lê Hùng Dương has had to take on many part-time jobs — to earn extra cash to look after the 60 dogs he has adopted over the past four years.

University lecturer successfully restores Cổ Lũng duck breed

A university lecturer was so impressed with the famous Cổ Lũng duck dish of Thanh Hóa Province that he invested his own money into studying and restoring the breed.

10th-grade entrance exams to be held in June: HCM City education department

The 10th-grade entrance exam for public schools will be held on June 11 and 12, the HCM City Department of Education and Training has informed the People’s Committee.

Tiền Giang expands area under fruits

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tiền Giang is seeking to expand the areas under various fruits to help increase farmers’ incomes and exports.

MoT criticises investor, contractors of Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport upgrade project

The Ministry of Transport has criticised the representative of the investor – Mỹ Thuận Project’s Management Board – for causing planned repairs and upgrades at Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport to fall behind schedule.

No mixing, only in person classes, HCM City tells students

The municipal People's Committee says all students except those who are positive for the COVID-19 causing virus should return for in person classes starting today.

Việt Nam reports 23,184 COVID-19 cases on Monday

Việt Nam has seen a constant decrease in the number of new daily COVID-19 infections, with 23,184 detected on Monday.

COVID-19 new cases in Việt Nam on April 11 afternoon

President praises hospital for successful liver transplantation for 9-month-old child

The National Children’s Hospital was praised by the president for their successful liver transplantation operation on a nine-month-old child, who is discharged from the facility on Monday.