HCM City to build civil status database HCM City plans to set up a database on civil status to store and manage basic information related to population management of all citizens by 2020, with total cost estimated at VNĐ260 billion (US$11.15 million).

Abandoned children find a home with nuns in Lâm Đồng

In the first year of opening of the charity house, the nuns received and took care of six children. Now, it is home to 107 kids aged from 2 months old to 10 years old.

Miracle treatment saves patient from constricted windpipe Doctors from three hospitals in Hà Nội came together to work out a grid stent made out of iron to keep the poor girl's airway open.

Cellist discovers healing power of music

The professional cellist has learned some of the country's traditional music, all the while falling in love with Viet Nam.

Increasing overtime must ensure labourers’ rights: NA deputy Increasing overtime working hours must ensure labourers’ health and give them time to recharge, said National Assembly Deputy Nguyễn Thị Quyết Tâm from HCM City.

Medical experts discuss strategies to curb respiratory diseases

The healthcare sector is adapting to new medical trends to meet higher public expectations for healthcare quality, the head of the Ministry of Health's Preventive Medicine Department said.

Health sector to increase work on vaccinations Disease prevention and control is the main duty of the health sector this year, thus the sector will actively conduct preventive measures and provide vaccinations in high-risk areas.

PM gives nod to Sơn La Prison restoration project

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has just approved a project to restore historical relic of Sơn La Prison in northern province of Sơn La, which was built by French army in early 20th century to jail Vietnamese communists.

Fisherman refuses cash and releases rare turtle into the ocean Trung said many dealers came to try and buy the turtle, with some offering up to VNĐ250 million (US$10,750). 

Teachers, students overcome difficulties to go to school

Encouraging children to go to school in some of Việt Nam’s mountainous areas is not easy by any stretch of the imagination.