Water drainage system becomes useless after completing construction

A drainage system that cost VNĐ258 billion (US$11.1 million) has been in operation for only 72 hours since it was built in Phú Thọ Province in 2016.

Mekong-Lancang cooperation contributes to addressing regional challenges Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh said on Thursday that the Mekong-Lancang cooperation (MLC) should contribute to consolidating coordination between countries in handling regional challenges and bringing about long-term benefits for people.

Coronavirus offers chance to rethink teaching approach

The coronavirus has led to an unprecedentedly long school closure in Việt Nam, but on the other hand, it has offered educators opportunities to think about solutions for distance learning, not only to response to epidemics but also suit the changing demands of learners.

Niger stampede kills 20 at handout for refugees Fifteen women and five children were trampled to death on Monday in a stampede for food and money for refugees in southeast Niger, a regional governor said.

Prose works by young writers released

Prose works recently issued by young writers are leaving a strong impression on readers.

HCM City prepares to deal with high tides

HCM City is taking measures to prevent flooding caused by high tides that could occur this week, as forecast by the Southern Centre of the Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Department.

135-year-old church pulled down after delays1

After prolonged discussions with the public, local diocese and Christian community in Xuân Trường District, authorities in the northern province of Nam Định have decided pull down the dilapidated Bùi Chu Church to build a new one.

Emergency declared for bushfire-threatened Canberra Authorities in Canberra on Friday declared the first state of emergency in almost two decades as a bushfire bore down on the Australian capital.

High alert for new Australia bushfires as heat and winds pick up Australian firefighters are on high alert for the possibility that scorching temperatures and strong winds could whip up new bushfires on Thursday, coming after rain brought welcome respite to fire-ravaged areas.

Allianz Risk Barometer 2020: Business interruption and natural catastrophes remain top risks amongst China companies Allianz Risk Barometer 2020: Business interruption and natural catastrophes remain top risks amongst China companies