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Hanoi plans to ease traffic congestion as Tet nears

Hanoi authorities have planned a range of measures to mitigate traffic jams and ensure traffic safety as the Lunar New Year approaches.

HCM City construction department launches housing app

HCMC residents can now search for information on housing projects before making a purchase, through a mobile app called SXD247, developed by the Department of Construction and FPT Information System Company (FPT IS).

Nghe An babysitter detained for child abuse

Police in the central province of Nghe An has been arrested for mistreating a 13-month old local girl.

 

Liver cancer becomes most commonly acquired one in Vietnam

The number of liver cancer patients surpassed lung cancer, ranking first in both newly-contracted liver cancer and mortality, each reaching more than 25,000 people in 2019.

Thousands of cattle in Lao Cai threatened by the cold

Over 20,000 cattle in Lao Cai Province may die this year if there are strong cold spells as only three quarters of the farmers have animal sheds.

Two killed, dozens injured in Long An traffic accident

Two people have died and 11 others were injured after a bus carrying workers overturned in the southern province of Long An on Monday morning.

Hanoians continue air pollution solution search

Many people in Hanoi are buying air purifiers to cope with rising air pollution.

 

Hanoi to cooperate with Public Security Ministry in Nhat Cuong case: official

Hanoi City authorities will join forces with the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) to investigate the alleged violations of Nhat Cuong Mobile and its subsidiaries, said Hoang Trung Hai, secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee.

Dong Nai authorities demand explanation after pupils fall from running bus

The authorities in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province have asked Pham Boi Chau Primary School to explain an incident where several pupils fell off a school bus while it was turning a street corner.

Child marriage still a problem in Quang Ngai

Despite the efforts by local authorities and schools, child marriage is still a problem in mountainous districts in Quang Ngai Province.

Three die, 10 injured in Quang Ngai road accident

A third death has been confirmed following an accident yesterday in Quang Ngai Province.

Social support centres need to be real homes, not places children fear

A social worker from HCM City’s Social Support Centre has been accused of sexually abusing children.

 

Hanoi destroys 63 tonnes of illegal goods

About 63 tonnes of goods from a company in Thanh Ha District, Hai Duong Province, have been destroyed, according to Hanoi’s Market Management Department.

Hanoi’s main water pipeline breaks again

The owner of the water pipeline said it found “a leak” on the pipeline section of Thang Long Boulevard (Thach That district).

Hoi An restaurant owner returns USD69,565 to Korean tourists

The owner of a restaurant in the central city of Hoi An has returned VND1.6 billion (USD69,565) to three South Korean tourists.

Longer National Day holiday expected next year

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee has agreed to add one more day to National Day holiday (September 2) from next year.

Taxi driver detained for stealing foreign cop's phone

A taxi driver has been detained for stealing an iPhone X from a foreign passenger, who happened to be a police officer, the Hà Nội Police Investigation Agency said.

 

The making of dried persimmons in Da Lat

The making of dried persimmons, which is hailed as the most delicious dried fruit made in Da Lat city, Lam Dong province, requires a lot of time and sophisticated techniques.

PM figures out measures to improve Vietnamese laborers’ skills

The first-ever national forum on improving Vietnamese laborers’ skills took place Saturday amid a string of unanswered questions, especially those related to vocational training.

Heavy investment in HCM City's bus system remains ineffective

HCMC annually spends some VND1 trillion on average to offer subsidies for public buses to encourage the use of public transport among the local people, but the number of bus passengers has continued to decline.