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Quang Tri to host first-ever festival for peace

A festival for peace, the first of its kind, is scheduled to take place on July 6 at the Hien Luong-Ben Hai national special historical relic site in the central province of Quang Tri.

Health Ministry launches campaign to combat e-cigarette use among youth

The health ministry’s campaign not only aims to raise awareness but also to take concrete actions to prevent and reduce the use of new tobacco products in the community, particularly among teenagers, who are the most vulnerable group.

Woman arrested following death of 5-year-old on school bus

The child’s absence in the classroom appears to have gone unnoticed and at the end of the school day, around 5pm, his lifeless body was discovered on the bus.

Hanoi submits plan to build urban railway network by 2035

Hanoi plans to complete construction of 96.8 kilometers and fulfill preparations for investment in 301 kilometers of urban railways by 2030 with total investment of $14.6 billion. All railway projects are expected to be completed by 2035.

Tropical depression likely to enter East Sea

A tropical low-pressure system has formed in the northern region of the East Sea, with this weather pattern likely to develop into a tropical depression, said the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting on May 30.

Police investigate after five-year-old boy dies after being left on school bus

The Thai Binh City Police Division is investigating a possible case of "unintentional action to cause death" after a preschool child died after being left forgotten on the school’s shuttle bus.

Five people rescued from house fire in Hanoi

This is the latest in a series of fire in Hanoi, after an apartment fire in Trung Kinh claiming 14 lives on the night of May 24.

Automatic immigration gates facilitate passengers' travel

Automatic immigration gates have proven effective since they were put into operation at five airports on a trial basis last year, thus facilitating passengers' travel.

Special education for disabled children: supply-demand gap

Students with disabilities absorb very little knowledge when left in an environment not designed for them.

Hanoi to allocate funds for drone spraying of chemicals

Hà Nội plans to trial the use of drones to spray fertiliser and pesticides on the region’s rice fields.

Hanoi aims to complete nearly 100 kilometers of urban railways by 2030

Hanoi has set ambitious targets to complete 96.8 kilometers of urban railway by 2030 and extend the network to 550 kilometers by 2045.

Nationwide campaign launched to combat drug-related crimes

The focus will be on eliminating drug hotspots, dismantling drug trafficking networks, and capturing offenders at all levels.

Da Nang’s streets covered with graffiti

Many walls and electric booths on the streets of Da Nang have been covered with graffiti.

Labor confederation proposes reducing work hours to below 48 per week

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL) has proposed reducing the standard workweek to fewer than 48 hours for the corporate sector, on par with the work hours at state administrative agencies.

Politburo approves myriad solutions for Hanoi's development

The Politburo has approved a series of proposals for Hanoi's master plan through 2045 with a vision to 2065 that focuses on developing the city's nightlife and transport infrastructure.

Border guards honoured for drug trafficking busts

The Ministry of National Defence held a ceremony in Hanoi on May 27 to honour border guards for their exceptional achievements in combating drug-related crimes and smuggling.

PM commended four people for saving lives in Hanoi deadly fire

In a letter of commendation to them, the PM said this is an extremely serious and heartbreaking incident, adding he was moved by the heroic acts by the men who got ladders and hammers to rescue the victims.

Renewables – key to green development in Mekong Delta

Renewable energy is seen as a sustainable choice for the Mekong Delta region to respond to environmental challenges, given that the country’s rice and fisheries granary has lost up to 300 million USD to prolonged drought and extreme salt intrusion.

Tobacco causes health burden of over 4 billion USD a year: minister

Tobacco is a burden on society with a total cost of medical examination, treatment, illness, and death of 108 trillion VND (4.24 billion USD) a year, Health Minister Dao Hong Lan told a meeting in Hanoi on May 26.

HCM City confronts sexual harassment in workplace

HCM City is building a standard procedure for handling acts that are considered sexual harassment in the workplace.