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Mekong district to release floodwaters into rice fields to fertilise soil, destroy pests

Farmers in Đồng Tháp Province’s Hồng Ngự District will not grow the autumn - winter rice crop, the year’s third, on more than 9,000ha and will instead release floodwaters into their fields to fertilise the soil and destroy pathogens and pests.

UN chief hopes Israel-UAE deal can help two-state solution United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday he hoped the Israel-UAE deal can help realise a two-state solution with the Palestinians for peace in the Middle East.

Thousands of Asian openbills forage for food in central VN Visitors will have a rare chance to see more than 4,000 Asian openbills, an endangered species in Việt Nam, congregate near Đầm River in Quảng Nam Province’s Tam Kỳ Town.

Plague of locusts attacking crops in eight provinces The yellow-spined bamboo locusts (Ceracris kiangsu) swarm has destroyed at least 277ha of bamboo forests and corn fields in eight provinces across the country.

Doctors perform surgery on patients with rare TB aortitis Doctors at Binh Dan Hospital in HCM City have performed emergency surgery on three patients diagnosed with tuberculosis aortitis, a rare condition that can cause aortic rupture.

11-year-old girl in critical condition after accidentally drinking acid An 11-year-old girl from the northern province of Quảng Ninh is in a critical condition after accidentally drinking sulfuric acid, according to the National Children’s Hospital (NCH).

New Zealand opposition picks 'Crusher' to challenge Ardern

New Zealand's opposition has installed a conservative veteran nicknamed "Crusher" as leader as it regroups for the daunting task of trying to oust Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in a September general election.

Man collects nails scattered on the road in Cần Thơ

What makes him special is the large magnet he tows behind the motorbike rear to pick up nails, helping make other road users safer.

Six-man squad protects animals in Sơn Trà Peninsula

In the first six months this year, forest rangers discovered and seized thousands of animal traps, helping protect wildlife in Sơn Trà Peninsula.