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Ministry urges local departments to work harder against measles
The Ministry of Health has pushed healthcare departments in all cities and provinces nationwide to keep a close eye on measles that is currently developing in 61 out of 63 localities.
World class cruise ship brings over 1,000 visitors to Hue
A Bahamas national ship with more than 1,000 passengers and crewmembers on board docked in the Chan May port in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on April 17.
NA committee discusses 2012 budget, casino business
Members of the National Assembly Standing Committee on April 17 focused their discussions on reviewing the 2012 State budget balance and the issuance of a decree on casino business activities.
Bridge linking Vietnam, Cambodia to be complete by July
Tan Nam Bridge, which connects border areas of Vietnam and Cambodia in the southern province of Tay Ninh, will open to traffic in July, helping facilitate the travel of people and goods.
An Giang introduces strength in rice production to Chinese market
The southern province of An Giang is endowed with natural advantages to boost agricultural development, focusing on cultivating rice, the locality’s key export, a provincial official revealed to Chinese businesses at a conference in Beijing on April 17.
Photo exhibition explores lives of the disabled
An open-air photo exhibition exploring the lives of 25 local workers with disabilities is well underway in the southern province of Dong Nai.
President meets with role model disabled
President Truong Tan Sang had a meeting in Hanoi on April 17 with role model people with disabilities and the disabled people’s organisations on the occasion of the Vietnamese Day for People with Disabilities (April 18).
Deputy PM undertakes productive UK visit
Vietnam and the UK have committed to fostering trade and investment cooperation, considering it as a top pillar in their strategic partnership.
Trial of alleged ACB swindler postponed
The Hanoi People’s Court on April 16 afternoon decided to postpone the trial of Nguyen Duc Kien, former Vice Chairman of the founding council of the Asia Commercial Bank (ACB), because one of his alleged eight accomplices was absent due to poor health.
Vietnam targets top swimming prizes at 2014 Asian Games
The 2014 Asian Games (17th ASIAD) promises to be memorable for Vietnamese swimming as top Vietnamese swimmers Nguyen Thi Anh Vien and Hoang Quy Phuoc are prepared to compete for top honours.