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‘Napalm girl’ tops list of world’s most powerful news images

The chilling image of a Vietnamese girl running naked from a napalm attack has topped the list of the most powerful news images that have shocked and amazed the world.

Company identified as source of waste oil in Hanoi water pollution case

A ceramic company in Phu Tho Province has admitted that the waste oil in the recent water contamination incident originated from them but said they had never signed off the decision to dispose of or release the oil.

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Flights to Japan delayed due to Typhoon

 

Nearly 12,000 Vietnamese laborers work in foreign fishing vessels

Nearly 12,000 Vietnamese guest workers have been serving in foreign fishing vessels, according to the Overseas Labor Management Department.

Early weather warning helps society develop

Professor Tran Hong Thai, deputy general director of Vietnam’s General Department of Meteorology, talks to Natural Resources and Environment online newspaper about Vietnam’s resolve to develop a safe society in the context of climate change.

"The best day" of poor women in the capital city’s boarding hamlet

Elderly women who are living in a boarding hamlet at the foot of Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi have to earn their living through a variety of jobs such as selling water, scrap dealing, picking up trash, and porter.

Capsized vessel creates 150-tonne Long Tau River oil spill

A container vessel has sunk on Long Tau River in HCM City, leaking 150 tonnes of oil.

Problematic: Experts call for regulation of Da Lat’s greenhouses

The installation of greenhouses for vegetable and flower farming in Da Lat City should be strictly regulated to reduce their impact on the environment and landscapes, experts have said.

Last suspect in the Da River pollution case turns self in

Ly Dinh Vu, one of three people involving in the oil dumping into the upper section of Da River, gave himself up to the police, the Vietnam News Agency reported on Sunday.

Runner Hung eyeing SEA Games medal with launch of duathlon event

Runner Nguyen Tien Hung is very proud to be part of Vietnam national duathlon (run-bike-run) team for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines, where the event returns for the first time since Thailand 2007.

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Vietnamese cuisine promoted in France’s Argelès-sur-Mer city

 

Ha Tinh seek scientific help to deal with unknown insect

Authorities in Ha Tinh Province are calling for help from experts to deal with an unknown type of insect which is killing one hectare of mangrove forest in the area.

Suspects arrested for contaminating Hanoi tap water

The police in Hoa Binh Province have arrested two men for dumping waste oil near the Da River Water Plant, the water source for millions of people in Hanoi.

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VPBank Hanoi Marathon 2019 held

 

Sustainable solutions needed for swiftlet nest farms

In Bac Lieu Province, more residents are farming swiftlets for their edible bird nests, a lucrative practice that is in serious need of sustainable solutions as development continues unregulated, experts said at a recent conference in the province.

Diverse products in Hau Giang during flood season

On flood-filled fields in Hau Giang, fishing during flood season is a typical activity here.

Social enterprises in Vietnam in need of an ecosystem: expert

Vietnam has witnessed the rise of companies which place social impacts over financial gains. However, The awareness of the Government and community about social enterprise remains limited.

Vietnam sets out roadmap to make hospitals smart

The Ministry of Health has unveiled a roadmap for digitising patients’ records at hospitals and setting up smart hospitals, a conference heard in HCM City on Wednesday.

Hanoi, HCM City build smoke-free environments in public areas

Hanoi and HCM City are piloting programmes to reduce smoking.

Da Nang to host Smart city Summit

More than 600 participants, including 200 foreign experts, will attend the third Smart City Summit in Da Nang City on October 24.