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Vietnam’s parliament disapproves drink-driving ban

Vietnam’s parliament disapproves drink-driving ban

According to the Vietnamese government’s reports, Vietnam consumes on average 4.1 billion liters of beer and 305 million liters of alcohol in 2017, ranking among the tenth largest beer consumers in Asia and second in Southeast Asia.

First-ever cycling week launched in Vietnam

First-ever cycling week launched in Vietnam

The event aims to promote the trend of traveling by bicycle, environmentally friendly traffic, reducing carbon emissions, contributing to ensuring clean air and living environment in Vietnamese cities.

Tax rates on alcoholic beverages in Vietnam too low: WHO

Tax rates on alcoholic beverages in Vietnam too low: WHO

In 2016, the average consumption of beer and liquor in Vietnam was 8.3 liters, much higher than the global average (about 6.5 liters in 2017) and the trend increasingly hiked, up by 90% over the past seven years and much higher than the global average, at 10%.

Hanoi’s residents struggle with blazing heat

Hanoi’s residents struggle with blazing heat

People are warned of preventing probable fire in residential areas as well as wildfire and recommended to avoid outdoor activities from 11:00am to 4:00pm, drink enough water and take proper diet to enhance the immune system.