Record 212 environmental activists murdered in 2019: NGO At least 212 environmental campaigners worldwide were murdered in 2019, making last year the deadliest on record for frontline activists battling the destruction of Nature, watchdog group Global Witness reported on Wednesday.

Italy detains migrant rescue ship over safety concerns The migrant rescue ship Ocean Viking was detained on Wednesday over technical irregularities, Italy's coastguard said, a move blasted as "harassment" by the charity that runs the vessel.

Việt Nam now needs to walk the talk on sexual harassment As with all legislation, the proof will be in its implementation and enforcement

Nearly two in three married women face violence from husbands: study

Việt Nam is the only country in the world which has conducted a second dedicated study specifically using a cross-culturally validated methodology developed by the World Health Organisation. 

Seoul mayor in apparent suicide after #MeToo allegations Seoul mayor in apparent suicide after #MeToo allegations

New Woody Allen film to open Spanish film festival Woody Allen's new romantic comedy Rifkin's Festival, is to open Spain's San Sebastian film festival in September, which will also be its  international premiere, organisers said Thursday.

Prank police calls backfire on man

Provincial criminal police investigated the case and when they tracked down Nhàn, he said he hadn't made the call but a drunken man had.

EU Ambassador voices concern over unilateral actions in East Sea

The EU is committed to the legal order for the seas and oceans based upon international law, maritime security and cooperation, as well as the freedom of navigation and overflight, in the interest of all states, EU Ambassador to ASEAN Igor Driesmans said.

Online teaching will supplement traditional classes after pandemic: expert Nghiêm Xuân Huy, Director of Institute for Education Quality Assurance, a member of Việt Nam National University, Hà Nội (VNU) talks to Dan Tri online newspaper about the benefits of online education and how it's here to stay

Police investigate nuisance calls to emergency hotline An investigation will be conducted into nuisance calls to hotlines 115 and 1022.