Forest fires a burning problem during dry season

As many as 160 forest fires were reported across Việt Nam in the last six months, destroying about 756ha of forest, according to the Việt Nam Fire and Rescue Police Department under the Public Security Ministry.

Ministry calls for drastic measures to control dengue fever According to the ministry, since the beginning of this year, dengue fever has been reported in almost all localities in Việt Nam.

New heatwave to hit northern and central regions A new severe heatwave is forecast to hit northern and central regions in the next few days with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius, according to the National Hydrometeorological Forecast Centre.

42 animals released in national park The 42 animals released included four pig-tailed macaques, three yellow monkeys, two red-faced monkeys, 31 turtles and two pigmy lorises. 

Music video lures tourists to Quảng Bình Province Singer Trần Nguyên Thắng has released a new music video Quảng Bình Ơi (Dear Quảng Bình) reflecting beautiful destinations in the central province.

HCM City hospital performs liver transplant without foreign doctors’ assistance Doctors at the University Medical Centre in HCM City have performed liver transplants for 11 patients two years after being trained in the procedure by doctors from South Korean’s ASAN Medical Centre.

VN coast guards support poor fishermen after social distancing

Coast guards donated money, rice and medical masks to help local fishermen to overcome difficulties after social distancing.

Quảng Bình targets to attract US$1.5b in the next 10 years The north central coastal province of Quảng Bình has set the target of attracting a total of US$1.5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) by 2030, according to the provincial Department of Planning and Investment.

Prolonged hot weather causes health issues, drought Prolonged hot weather with average temperatures of about 40 degree Celsius across the country in recent days have led to health problems and water shortages.

As temperatures rise, electricty bills rocket Due to hot weather, families often use more electricity for cooling equipment, leading to a rise in electricity bills at the end of the month.