AIPA advisory council meets to reinforce co-operation in drug fight

As a responsible member of the international community, Việt Nam has taken an active and proactive part in global and regional anti-drug activities.

Amended law on drug prevention and control needs detailed provisions on treatment, intervention

The ministries of Public Security and Justice should make clear that drug addiction is a disease and social evil, the vice chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for Social Affairs said at a two-day conference on legal policy on drug and HIV/ AIDS prevention opened on Thursday in HCM City.

Treatment needed for online game addiction Few health facilities in Viet Nam offer treatment for addiction to online games, which is considered a mental health condition by the World Health Organisation.

No Smoking Challenge 2020 online contest launched An online contest on tobacco harm prevention was launched across Việt Nam from now till May 31 to celebrate the World No Tobacco Day (May 31) and the National No Tobacco Week 2020 (May 25-31).

'Bohemian Rhapsody' screenwriter to pen new Whitney Houston biopic The Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind Bohemian Rhapsody and The Two Popes has been lined up to write and co-produce a new feature film on the life of Whitney Houston.

Photographer launches photos on 'human distancing'

Photographer Trần Hoàng Dũng has launched a photo collection entitled Human Distancing. The photos reflect the reality of modern life that makes viewers ponder the impact of smartphones. HCM Woman's Newspaper reporter Hoàng Linh Lan spoke with Dũng about his new photos.

Drug use at karaoke bars on the rise

Increased raids at karaoke bars are failing to discourage drug users in Việt Nam from turning these popular entertainment venues into drug dens.

Chronic pelvic pain in women (part 2) Because a number of different conditions can cause chronic pelvic pain, it is sometimes difficult for doctors to pinpoint the specific cause.

Drunk youngsters pose risk to society

Doctors have warned of rising alcohol consumption among adolescents, posing a risk to their health and social order.

'Turning point' as number of male smokers drops: WHO The number of male tobacco users is falling for the first time, the World Health Organisation said Thursday, hailing a "major shift" in efforts to kick the world's deadly tobacco addiction.