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Chinese ships violating Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone

Survey vessel Haiyang Dizhi 8 and other coastguard ships of China are operating around the Vanguard Bank in the East Sea, which is a blatant violation of international law as the area is within Vietnam’s 200-nautical-mile EEZ.

 

South Korean sentenced 14 years in prison for taxi robbery

A South Korean man has been sentenced 14 years in prison for robbing a Danang taxi driver last year.

 

Truong Sa garrisons improve defence capacity, combat readiness

Amidst complicated and unpredictable developments of the world and region, especially in the East Sea, garrisons in Truong Sa archipelago always build a strong political spirit and high willpower.

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Supporting industry strategies voiced

 

Green-tech urged for Da Nang’s dump

A garbage crisis in the central city of Da Nang has eased in recent days, but people living near Khanh Son Dump are still concerned about the city's plan to move the dump.

Officials make boobs of themselves

The Government may want schools to work with businesses hand in glove to help students get jobs later in life, but some may be taking things too far.

Hanoi police to fine firms owing social insurance

The inter-sector association for social insurance debt collection has asked Hanoi police to help investigate and handle enterprises that owe long-overdue social, health and unemployment insurance debts.

Lao drug ringleader arrested

A Lao national carrying more than 24,000 tablets of synthetic narcotics was recently arrested at the Cha Lo International Border Gate in the central province of Quang Binh, according to the provincial Border Guard High Command.

Vietnam is contender for SEA Games’ e-sport competition

Vietnam is positioned as a strong contender and potential representative for the e-sports competition at the SEA Games this year.

Vietnam bring home three Asian karate championship bronze medals

Vietnam won three bronze medals at the 16th Asian Karate Federation Senior Championships which closed on Sunday in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Vietnamese martial artists compete in World Muay Thai Champs

The Vietnamese Muay Thai team took part in the World Muay Thai Championship that opened in Bangkok yesterday.

National youth petanque champs begin in Hanoi

Nearly 150 people from across the country are competing in the National Youth Petanque Championship in the Hanoi – based National Sports Training Centre.

Duc wins ITF U18 Junior Circuit Group 5

Vu Ha Minh Duc, 16, won the men’s singles title at the ITF U18 Junior Circuit Group 5 - Hai Dang Cup, which concluded in the southern province of Tay Ninh on Sunday.

Accidents on National Highway 5 kill seven

It was a tragic morning on National Highway 5 as three consecutive accidents killed at least seven people and injured another two on Tuesday, Hai Duong Province traffic authorities announced.

Hoi An tourism city lacking drinking water

A water shortage in Quang Nam Province’s Hoi An City in central Vietnam is greatly affecting the lives of thousands of locals and tourists.

Doctors at HCM City hospital save pregnant woman with Marfan syndrome, baby

Doctors at the University Medicine Centre in HCM City have saved the life of a 33-year-old pregnant woman with Marfan syndrome and her baby after successfully performing emergency aortic surgery.

Families shop for back-to-school supplies

With only two weeks before the new school year, students and their parents are rushing to purchase new clothes and supplies.

Rice, maize hit by serious drought

Residents in the central province of Quang Nam have expressed concern after a large area of rice was destroyed due to drought.

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Farm produce businesses broaden horizons in export markets

Demand for organic food soars in HCM City

Many shops specialising in organic pork, fresh fruits and vegetables have opened in central HCM City and neighboring areas as demand for organic products has increased in recent years.