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Ministry to conduct wage survey at 3,400 enterprises

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) will conduct a wage survey at 3,400 enterprises with 6,800 labourers to serve as a foundation for the adjustment of the regional minimum wage in 2025.

First regional thoracic surgery centre to be set up in Vietnam

The first regional thoracic surgery centre will be established in Vietnam under a partnership between FV Hospital, a member of the Thomson Medical Group, and O2 Healthcare Group, a specialised lung centre in Singapore.

Couples with at least two kids may be allowed to buy social housing

Citing lower birth rates and marriages at a later age, the Vietnam Association of Realtors (VARS) has proposed that couples with at least two children be eligible for one-time support to buy social housing at preferential rates.

Vietnam among countries with high copyright infringement rates: experts

Young people commonly use mobile phones and computers to download and share information on social media without regard for copyright laws.

Hanoi's land auction spark concerns over speculative frenzy

Investors and brokers have seized on these figures to justify price hikes across Hanoi, raising concerns about a speculative bubble forming.

Hanoi building modernised, civilised rural areas

The rural areas of the capital have increasingly transformed towards civilisation and modernity, with the material and mental lives of the people seeing steady improvements.

Sex education best shield against child violence and sexual abuse

Psychologists say that sex education is a process that involves children’s psychological growth from childhood to adulthood.

Positive signs for implementing North-South high-speed railway project

After several rounds of feedback from ministries, sectors, and experts, the Ministry of Transport is finalising the proposal for the construction of the North-South high-speed railway, as the funding plan for the project has shown positive signs.

Airport staff sentenced to prison for helping transport endangered animal parts

Five former employees of the Noi Bai International Airport were sentenced to a maximum of nine years in prison by the Hanoi People’s Court on Tuesday, for violating regulations on the protection of endangered, precious and rare animals.

Thousands of flights added for National Day holiday, airfares ease

In anticipation of the high travel demand during Vietnam's National Day holiday on September 2nd, airlines have ramped up their flight schedules, offering millions of seats to travelers.

Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line serves 250,000 passengers in first four days

The 8.5km elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line provided free rides for over 250,000 passengers in its first four days of operation from August 8-11, according to its operator Hanoi Metro Co, Ltd.

Couples with two children should be prioritised to buy social housing

The Vietnam Association of Real Estate Brokers (VARS) has proposed couples with two children are given priorities in buying homes at social housing projects, as a solution to encourage marriage before the age of 30 and increasing the birth rate.

Work on HCM City - Moc Bai expressway project scheduled to start next year

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved the investment policy of the first phase of the Ho Chi Minh City - Moc Bai expressway project, meaning the city will go ahead with the project in 2025.

Vietnam needs stronger action to stamp out tobacco use: WHO Vietnam

Stronger action is needed to reduce tobacco use in Vietnam and protect people's health and lives, Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Vietnam Angela Pratt has stressed.

Hanoi to have five additional urban districts by 2025

The rural districts of Dong Anh, Gia Lam, Thanh Tri, Hoai Duc and Dan Phuong are set to be upgraded to urban districts by the end of 2025, according to a plan unveiled by the Hanoi People's Council on August 12.

Love beyond borders: Chinese engineer marries quadriplegic Vietnamese woman

Once hesitant to believe in the love of a Chinese engineer, Le Pham Hoai Thu Thuy now experiences daily care and meticulous attention from her husband after a year of living together.

Owing debt of gratitude to 'second family', man offers free shoe repair service

Located at the end of a small alley, the leather footwear workshop of Nguyen Ngo Duong, born in 1983 in Thu Duc City, HCM City, attracts many special clients, including lottery ticket sellers, scrap collectors and poor masons.

Experts warn of aging population, difficulties in caregiving

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has predicted that by 2038 there will be one person aged over 60 for every five people in Vietnam.

Question about sexual abuse from seventh grader surprises social worker

Children in remote and rural areas don’t have many opportunities to learn about knowledge and skills to prevent child sexual abuse. Even adults need to be equipped with knowledge about the issue

Seamstress in Long An hasn't slept for over 30 years

The news about a seamstress who has been sleepless over the last 30 years has sparked lively discussions on social networks. Despite insomnia, she is fully conscious, happy and optimistic.