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Experts call for minimising consumption of dog, cat meat for healthcare purposes

Vietnamese traditional medicine community called on stronger efforts to reduce the consumption of dog and cat meats for healthcare purposes at a training course in Hanoi on September 28.

Four people die, two others missing in flood

Four people died and two others were missing in recent flood, according to statistics by 5pm on Thursday of the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Vietnam looks to increase labour exports to Hungary

Vietnam is speeding up negotiations with Hungary in a bid to sign an agreement on sending and receiving Vietnamese labourers in the European country – an emerging market drawing great interest from labourers.

Users warned about call girl booking services on Facebook, Google

Most ads on Facebook and Google related to callgirl booking are traps laid to swindle users out of money through “task implementation".

HCM City to monitor arrivals from Africa amid deadly Nipah outbreaks

The Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control (HCDC) is monitoring entrants from abroad, especially from Africa, to find out symptoms of Nipah virus - a disease with a high mortality rate.

Rabies claims 75 human lives in Vietnam every year

About 75 people in Vietnam die of rabies each year, despite progress being made over the past decade, said Vu Cao Cuong, deputy director of the Hanoi Department of Health.

Hoi An sandwich shop faces suspension after food poisoning incident

A temporary closure of 3-5 months has been proposed for a famous banh mi sandwich shop in Hoi An City after its products poisoned hundreds of customers.

Baby boy weighing 6.1 kilograms born in Ha Tinh

A woman gave birth to a giant baby boy at 40 weeks weighing 6.1 kilograms by surgical cesarean section at Ha Tinh Provincial General Hospital on September 27 afternoon, making him the locality's heaviest ever.

Health Ministry proposes amendments to COVID-19 regulations

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has proposed to amend the regulations related to COVID-19 as the number of new cases has consistently remained low in recent weeks.

Social media platforms deprive press agencies of 50 percent of revenue

The revenue from media is estimated at $4 billion in Vietnam. However, 50 percent of ad value goes to cross-border platforms and social networks. Press agencies are losing a big source of revenue.

Industrial zone workers still awaiting social housing

Many workers have been working here for more than 10 years, but owning an apartment in the social housing project remains a difficult and distant thing for the majority of labourers.

Vietnam plans seven-day break for Tet holiday

In their proposal, the MoLISA presented two options, each consisting of five days and two weekend days.

Laser light affects flight safety at Noi Bai International Airport

Many pilots at the Noi Bai International Airport (NIA) have reported that unmanned flying objects and sky lights pose a threat to flight safety recently, especially when the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming.

Urban railway projects going slowly, investment capital increase required

Problems are occurring in most urban railway projects: the implementation has been slow and the required investment capital has had to be raised multiple times.

Unemployed workers in VN struggle to apply for new jobs

In H1/2023, Vietnam's labour market continued to face many difficulties, affecting more than half a million workers, including job loss, reduced working hours, and labour contract suspension.

Hiking event in France raises funds for disadvantaged Vietnamese children

A hiking event was recently held in the French city of Domats, with nearly 30 local residents taking part, in response to the “Children’s Walk For Hope 2023" campaign initiated by the Christina Noble Children's Foundation (CNCF).

One dead in HCM City house fire

One person has been killed after a fire broke out at a three-storey house in Thu Duc City in HCM City.

Decree amending regulations on foreign workers’ employment issued

The Vietnamese Government has updated its regulations pertaining to the employment of foreigners in the country.

Tropical depression heading for central Vietnam

A low pressure area in the East Sea has strengthened into a tropical depression on September 24 afternoon and is heading towards the central coast of Vietnam, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Sixteen Vietnamese workers injured in Taiwan factory blaze now safe

Out of the 16 workers, three sustained serious injuries, four had moderate injuries and nine had minor injuries; three of whom have been released from the hospital.