Smoking rate among men falls in 2020 The smoking rate among men in many provinces and cities last year fell compared to 2017 as a result of agencies’ efforts to implement tobacco harm-prevention programmes, Dr Phan Thị Hải, deputy head of the Tobacco Harm Prevention Fund, said at a conference held in HCM City on Friday (January 15).

Lào Cai keeps students warm during cold winter

Schools in the northern mountainous province of Lào Cai are working hard to keep their students warm amid the chill of winter.

Young policeman honoured for bravery

The barge capsized with five people on board in February, including a woman and two children.

Weightlifter Duyên dreams of competing at Tokyo Olympics At the Hà Nội-based National Sports Training Centre, weightlifter Hoàng Thị Duyên is training hard to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics next year.

Schools in central region try to overcome difficulties after devastating floods

Children’s education was severely set back due to schools being flooded, access roads blocked and homes being destroyed.

Schools in mountainous areas ensure health of students amid cold snap

As a strong cold spell hit the northern region of Việt Nam since December 15, schools in mountainous areas have taken the initiative to ensure students stay healthy.

Au revoir and thanks for the memories Love them or hate them, there’s no getting away from the fact that right now, Liverpool FC are one of the best football teams in Europe.

Christmas charity project targets poor kids in Tây Ninh Province

Young people are encouraged to take park in a charity project for poor children to celebrate the Christmas and New Year, launched by a group of students from the Việt Nam- Australia International School (VAS) in HCM City.

Collectives, individuals honoured for volunteer work

A total of 20 collectives and individuals were honoured for their outstanding contributions to volunteer work in 2020 during an awards ceremony held in Hà Nội.

Competition has no place at class reunions

It seems that every former classmates look forward to class reunion as it allows us to get together again, reviewing memories and updating about each other’s situations. However, many have taken chance to show off their wealth and families.