Traffic accidents drop after drink-driving law takes effect

The number of traffic accidents has fallen dramatically, just two weeks after the drink-driving law took effect, according to Lê Xuân Đức, deputy head of the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security (MoPS).

Drunk youngsters pose risk to society

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

MSIG’s Latest CNY Advert Pulls On The Heartstrings With Touching Road Safety Story MSIG’s Latest CNY Advert Pulls On The Heartstrings With Touching Road Safety Story

Over 3,700 drink driving cases dealt with in a week Up to 3,785 cases of drink driving have been handled in the first seven days of 2020, with total fines of more than VNĐ12.5 billion (US$539,400).

HCM City-Trung Lương Expressway in need of repair Nguyễn Văn Thành, head of the Department of Road Management No 4, has asked the Ministry of Transport to approve supplementary capital for the repair of the HCM City-Trung Lương Expressway this year.

Fermented fruit not an issue for drink driving ban Fermented fruit lovers can breathe a sigh of relief now police have confirmed that blood-alcohol levels fall rapidly after consumption, meaning it's fine for them to drive home without being over the limit.

Alcohol laws are driving down business

Strict drink drive laws have left some small businesses feeling the pinch, with many claiming customers are shunning bia hơi fearing they will fall foul of the tough, new regulations.

City seeks to reduce road accidents, deaths by 10 per cent this year

HCM City hopes to reduce traffic accidents, fatalities and injuries by 5-10 per cent this year, People’s Committee chairman and head of the city Traffic Safety Board, Nguyễn Thành Phong, told a workshop on Wednesday (January 8).

Work hours for students should be managed: experts

Students supplementing college with part-time jobs could miss out on studies while they work.

Doctors, nurses welcome Tết in hospital Tết (Lunar New Year) is a time for families to get together and celebrate up and down Viet Nam, but not for medical workers.