Few pedestrians use footbridges, underground passages Despite large investment in the constructions considered part of a modern transport system, many bridges and tunnels have been neglected for years.

Discrimination still a challenge in VN's fight against TB

Việt Nam is facing an uphill battle to control tuberculosis (TB), with about 174,000 people in the country contracting the disease each year and 13,000 fatalities.

Everywhere is Tết for workers on holiday duty As millions of migrant workers hustle to return home for Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) holiday, trains help deliver the happiness of reunions.

Ethnic minority people vulnerable to illegal surrogacy trade

The trade of unborn babies to China and illegal surrogacy have become a serious problem in northern mountainous provinces.

Right Care programme reduces TB incidences in HCM City

Around 60 per cent of people who have contracted TB have already been detected, according to estimates from the HCM City Health Association. 

Addicts flee treatment centre More than 100 drug addicts being treated at a health centre have escaped.

Drug trafficking and corruption crimes heat NA deputies’ debate Deputies at the National Assembly (NA) are growing increasingly concerned more and more young people are developing drug habits. And they fear Việt Nam is becoming a transit route for the narcotics smugglers.

Việt Nam, Cambodia issue joint statement

Việt Nam and Cambodia have issued a joint statement on the occasion of the Việt Nam visit by Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen from October 4-5 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.

Nearly 1.3 tonnes of synthetic drugs seized in HCM City in nine months

Crimes related to drug dealing and trafficking had been on the rise in HCM City in recent years, said Đinh Thanh Nhàn, deputy head of HCMC Police.

Việt Nam commits to fighting the menace of illegal drugs Deputy Prime Minister Trương Hoà Bình yesterday said Việt Nam is committed in the fight against illegal drugs.