It sees this as a measure to curb driving accidents on the road. 

The ministry is working with other agencies, including the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Information and Communications, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, on tougher measures towards to reduce traffic accidents. 

The ban will also apply to the consumption of beer and other liquor even at parties held in public offices. 

This is the first step to tighten regulations on alcohol use. 

The ministry plans to issue a circular later this year on blood tests to determine alcohol content. The Ministry of Science and Technology will come up with standards for breath analysers, while the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sports will have regulations prohibiting advertisement of beer and alcohol on mass media. 

VNA