The Vegetarian Street Dogs

A short story by Hồ Anh Thái

Almost half of city kids have eyesight issues

More than 40 per cent of students in big cities such as Hà Nội and HCM City suffer from eye refractive defect, in which myopia accounts for two-thirds of cases,  according to the statistic of health sector.

Ban on small boats a big worry for fishermen

The central coast city’s plan to get rid of 1,100 small vessels (under 20CV) engaged in small-scale and near-shore fishing has sparked anxiety among fishermen whose sole means of livelihood is threatened.

The debt of deep affection

A short story by La Thi Anh Huong

Poor eyesight on the rise in students

Fifty per cent of Vietnamese students suffer from short-sightedness, a survey conducted by the Central Eye Hospital has revealed.

Up to the mountain, down to the sea

A short story by Nguyên Hương

Parents urge children to go back to basics The hi-tech age has brought with it many benefits, but many parents are concerned that addiction to smartphones, tablets and laptops may be detrimental to their children's wellbeing. Ha Nguyen reports.

Poor eyesight affecting gifted, urban VN students The number of students suffering from short-sightedness is increasing in Viet Nam's big cities, experts said.Vo Thi Chinh Nga, from HCM City Eye Hospital, said during holidays, children from the city and neighbouring provinces flocked to the hospital for examinations and buying glasses.

Australian project treats eye defects Australia's Fred Hollows Foundation has provided medical care for thousands of people with eye defects in the northern province of Thai Binh throughout its three-year project.

The Last Struggle It was June. One day, a storm blew over a small rural area in the coastal plains. It mercilessly wreaked havoc on the poor region. Among its unlucky inhabitants, Mrs Thac's clan suffered the most.