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Police investigate fire near National Children’s Hospital

Ba Đình District Police have started a criminal investigation into a fire near National Children’s Hospital that killed two people and damaged 20 houses on September 17.

Hospitals should give parents a place to stay

Four days after last Monday’s fire near National Children’s Hospital in Hà Nội, two human skulls were found in the rubble.

Landslides threaten Hà Nội’s riverside residential areas

The threat of landslides, particularly during the rainy and stormy seasons has concerned residents who live along the west bank of the Hồng (Red) River in Hà Nội.

Industrial zone workers struggle with daily life

Although working hard everyday, workers in industrial zones still struggle with the necessities of life daily.

Young woman's social enterprise revitalises do paper-making trade Do (poonah) paper, used to make the famous folk painting Dong Ho, has been given new vitality thanks to an art project created by a young NGO employee, Tran Hong Nhung.

Investors look to lease property Last year, most apartments in Viet Nam were bought by owner-residents, but this year, it seems that many more buyers are interested in leasing them.

How did you find your current rental house in Viet Nam?

In Viet Nam, tenants often have no choice but to deal directly with landlords who choose to avoid using agents. As a result, many problems can develop between the two sides.

Tax evasion on rental houses on the rise Tax evasion on rental houses has become more common and complicated in Ha Noi, especially in Tay Ho District where the business has developed rapidly.

Low-income workers get new housing plan Hoang Thanh Chuong, a state employee in Ha Noi has always dreamt of owning a house but with a salary of VND3 million a month he worries that he will have to live his whole life in rented accommodation.