More streets assigned for odd or even dates parking According to the department, fines for traffic violations via the traffic camera system at some major streets in Sơn Trà, Ngũ Hành Sơn and Hòa Vang districts will take effect from June 1

Prevention of illegal wildlife trade remains a tall order

The illegal hunting and trade of wild animals has become a complex global business with tens of thousands of animals confiscated by authorities in Việt Nam alone.

City authorities to set rental rates for stalls in trad'l markets The HCM City People’s Committee has assigned districts to set rental rates for stalls in traditional markets for a maximum 10-year period.

Deputy PM addresses issues of public concern Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh made clear a number of issues of public concern during a Q&A session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) on Thursday, including public investment disbursement, private economic sector development and corruption prevention and control.

Ministry fines film crew for wrongdoings in distribution The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has fined the crew of The Third Wife film VNĐ50 million (US$2,100) for wrongdoings during the distribution process of the film.

Slow progress in fight against illegal wildlife trade Statistics from the Education for Nature – Vietnam highlight how dire the situation is for many animals in Việt Nam

Lawmakers call for tough drink-driving penalties Parliamentarians agreed on the need for stiffer penalties on drunk drivers, as currently the law only allows for fines or a licence suspension for drink-driving without causing an accident

Market watchdog tightens fight against imports of banned crayfish The Market Watchdog Department said it would tighten inspections along northern border provinces to prevent the import of banned red-claw crayfish into Việt Nam.

Drunk driving under the spotlight A group of protestors gathered to call for stricter action against drunk drivers. They had a parade and asked the police to do more tests on drunk drivers and also make the fines stricter for those found guilty.

Hotels, restaurants found discharging hazardous wastewater Đà Nẵng City’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment has asked the city’s authority to hand out fines to 13 hotels and restaurants for discharging hazardous wastewater into the sea.