44 dead in India gorge bus plunge: officials At least 44 people were killed when a bus in India's mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh plunged into a gorge on Thursday, officials said.

Housing projects to see more inspections The Ministry of Construction and localities must conduct inspections on urban areas that may have violated their approved plans and issue strict punishments if violations are found, Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng said at a National Assembly (NA) question and answer session on Wednesday.

Clashes between prisoners in Brazil jail leave 15 dead: official Clashes between inmates killed 15 people at a jail in Amazonas state in northern Brazil on Sunday, the regional prison authority said.

Bus routes to link with long-delayed urban railway

The elevated railway line was supposed to begin commercial operations three years ago and it is still unclear when it will open, but city officials are already preparing to integrate it into Ha Noi’s public transport system

Hà Nội to strengthen traffic safety control on highways Hà Nội’s Transport Department, in co-operation with local authorities in districts and communes, will tighten control on highways in an attempt to deter violations and ensure traffic safety.

Stressed-out nurses love their jobs but need help from hospital leaders     Although nursing involves high work pressure and stress, many nurses at health facilities throughout the country are reluctant to leave the profession.

Hà Nội still dealing with overcrowded classrooms

Hà Nội is continuously dealing with overcrowding classrooms in the academic year of 2019-2020, which is expected to be on the rise with the number of students reaching up to 70 per class this year.

Private schools to take more important role in education development

The Government recognises the importance of private schools to development of the national education system, the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture, Education, Youth and Children has said.

HCM City urges better services for patients’ families The HCM City Department of Health has asked hospitals to not charge patients’ families for basic services.

Social workers help improve quality of services at HCM City public hospitals Workers from the social work division of the District 2 Hospital in HCM City meet every outpatient and the inpatient to find out what problems they face and provide quick assistance.