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E-cigarettes not allowed in Vietnam, but ads are seen everywhere

New-generation cigarette products have a variety of designs and flavors, leading to rapid popularity among youth, especially students.

Laos, Thailand mull over building expressway linking to Vietnam

Authorities of Laos and Thailand have discussed a feasibility plan to construct a 160-kmexpressway from the central Lao province of Savannakhet to Lao Bao border gate of Vietnam, Lao media reported.

Legal barriers needed to ban e-cigarettes among students

Many experts have suggested establishing a legal framework to control new-generation tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and heated tobacco, and prohibit their use among students.

Personal information often stolen from social media

Most of the personal information of social media users in Việt Nam is voluntarily shared by the individuals themselves. Many people are too careless, which leads to personal information leakage.

State-level funeral to be held for Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh

A State-level funeral will be held for Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh, who passed away on August 22 night at his home in Hai Phong city after a period of illness.

Investigation result of blood sample collection from students released

This group has been operating since 2011, a representative from the HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Department said.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh passes away

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh passed away on August 22 night at his home in Hai Phong city after a period of illness, according to the Central Committee on Health Care for Senior Governmental Officials. He was 61.

Some 1.6 million rural labourers in Mekong Delta to receive vocational training

About 1.6 million rural workers in the Mekong Delta region will receive vocational training as part of a project on training and changing occupations for rural labourers in the region by 2030.

Da Lat’s rapid urbanization rate in recent years

The population increase, large numbers of tourists, and boom of many housing projects in recent years has affected the highland city of Da Lat (Lam Dong province).

E-cigarette smokers in VN increase by 18 times in 5 years

According to the Ministry of Health, the number of e-cigarette smokers in Vietnam in 2020 rose 18 times compared to 2015.

Labor Ministry proposes two options to manage foreign workers in Vietnam

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has proposed to the Government two options to manage foreign workers in Vietnam.

HCM City farmers to be trained abroad

In the next three years, some 90 local farmers in HCM City will get opportunities to go abroad to learn and exchange experiences in agricultural product processing, marketing and selling.

The centers that produce cosmetic surgery 'specialists'

Ignoring the risks, more unlicensed establishments have been opened and are still carrying out mass production of fake cosmetic surgery.

Central Highlands: sustainable livelihoods to ward off instability risks

Despite its great development potential, the region has still struggling with many socio-economic difficulties and challenges, especially land-related problems.

HCM City deals with low birth rates, aging population

As of this year, the elderly population accounts for 11 per cent of the total population of HCM City, officially pushing the city into its ageing phase. The city’s birth rate has continuously declined over the past decade.

Police investigate a group for illegally collecting blood samples from students

A group of people from Hai Phong City are being investigated by police over the illegal collection of hundreds of blood samples from school students.

Ministry to adopt loose regulations to help more people buy social housing

The Ministry of Construction will have loose regulations so that more low-income earners are eligible for buying social housing.

First car license plate auction under close monitor

The first online car license plate auction conducted by the Vietnam Partnership Auction (VPA) will take place tomorrow.

Food parcels helping people in need

"Cơm 5,000 Hà Nội" group, a charity of young volunteers, is offering food to thousands of needy people every day at an almost free price.

Mums bring light to less fortunate children

For the past 28 years, Phan Thi Phuc has been joined by enthusiastic volunteer teachers to enrich the souls of hundreds of underprivileged children with art lessons.