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Eight elevated stations of Nhon-Hanoi Station Urban Railway completed

The construction progress of the elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Station urban railway line has reached 99.54 per cent with the completion of eight stations, according to the Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB).

Vietnam village project in RoK to get Korea's funding

The Government of the Republic of Korea (RoK) will provide some 200 million KRW (151,000 USD) for the development of a Vietnam village in Bonghwa county, North Gyeongsang province, in 2024.

The hidden dangers at underground cosmetic surgery centers

After becoming "guinea pigs" for unlicensed cosmetic surgery centers, many people have paid a heavy price for unsuccessful operations and have ended up hospitalized with dangerous complications.

Schools set barriers to protect children online

Besides family members and society, schools can also make great contributions to protect children online by installing barriers to prevent toxic content.

HCM City to renovate, embellish downtown area

HCM City People’s Committee chairman Phan Văn Mãi has asked relevant departments and agencies to quickly renovate the appearance of the city’s downtown area.

Over 97,000 workers sent abroad in eight months

Vietnam sent 97,234 workers abroad in the first eight months of 2023, equivalent to over 88% of the year’s target, reported the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).

Work commences on Long Thanh airport terminal this afternoon

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) is set to officially commence construction on two significant packages within the Long Thanh International Airport project, including the airport terminal package, this afternoon, August 31.

Holiday travel: Air security increased, ticket sales stagnant

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has decided to apply security control measures at level 1 at domestic airports and aviation service supply facilities during the National Day holiday.

Vietnamese women's life expectancy is 5 years longer than men

The average life expectancy of Vietnamese is 73.6 years, with women having a longer life expectancy than men, 76.1 vs 71.1, respectively.

Memory declining in young people more and more common

Causes of memory decline are often related to stress, work pressure, having to do many things at the same time, sleep disorders, alcohol abuse and using stimulants or drugs.

Woman detained on suspicion of dumping newborn into trash bin

A 38-year-old woman named P.T.M. in Nhon Trach District, the southern province of Dong Nai, is under criminal detention on suspicion of having abandoned her newborn child, the provincial police said on Wednesday.

Typhoon Saola enters East Sea

Typhoon Saola entered the northeastern waters north of the East Sea on August 30 afternoon, becoming the third storm hitting the area this year, said the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorology Forecasting.

President reduces death penalties to life sentences for 11 prisoners

President Vo Van Thuong on August 30 decided to reduce death penalties to life sentences for 11 prisoners.

More medical centers for elderly people needed

More medical centers for elderly people are needed because Vietnam is on the cusp of a dramatic aging of the population. In 2015, Vietnam became an aging society.

Vietnamese parents uneasy as children spend too much time on social media

Instead of prohibiting access to the internet, parents should offer guidance to their children on how to use social media in a responsible way, and make the best use of features that control the time for access to the platforms.

Ministry proposes support to under-75 non-pensioners

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has proposed the provision of support to people who pay social insurance premiums for less than 15 years and are not eligible for pension benefits.

Liver cancer causes highest death among cancers in VN

The number accounts for 21 per cent of the deaths caused by cancer in the country. The data was revealed by the VN National Cancer Hospital at a recent event named “Correct understanding of liver cancer”.

HCMC doctors receive hundreds of calls for emergency aid for depressed patients

HCM City is the first locality in the country giving first aid to depressed patients amid the increased number of people suffering from mental disorders after the Covid-19 pandemic.

1,000 couples kick-start HCM City 2023 collective wedding event

A Couple Run 2023 event was held to raise money for a mass wedding prorgamme in HCM City, attracting thousands of participants.

Storm Saola to enter East Sea, causing rough seas

Tropical Storm Saola, now active in the waters of the northeastern coast of Luzon island, the Philippines, is forecast to enter the East Sea on August 31, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorology Forecasting.