Social Affairs

Vietnam has been struggling fiercely to overcome bomb, mine and toxic chemical consequences, reduce the land area that is contaminated with bombs and poisonous chemicals after the war.

Guided by US experts, the response forces for nuclear incidents in Vietnam’s central provinces have been trained in knowledge and skills to deal with nuclear radiation incidents.

In Vietnam, about 2,000 child abuse case are detected every year, of which sexual abuse accounts for more than 60%.

Plogging (jog and pick litter) - a fresh Scandinavian fitness trend - has made its way to Hanoi for the first time.

The letter adds a voice in prompting a draft law on alcohol harm reduction in Vietnam, which is scheduled to be on the National Assembly’s table for approval later this year.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Can Tho will be the first core smart cities.

Traffic congestion is one of the biggest challenges facing Hanoi, especially in the inner city.

Located in the northern delta of Vietnam, Hanoi is a large city rich in traditional values ​​associated with rivers and lakes.

Chairman of the Hanoi People`s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung presided over the monthly meeting of the municipal People`s Committee on July 31. His deputies Le Hong Son, Nguyen The Hung, and Ngo Van Quy also attended.

A press conference on customs management for imported scrap was held on July 30, at the headquarter of the General Department of Customs.

A number of state properties were sold to Phan Van Anh Vu, known as Vu "nhom" (aluminum) at below market prices.

Two police generals face the prospect of being demoted and dismissed from their respective positions in the Party.

Vietnamese organizations are willing to support Lao to tackle consequences of the collapse of the Xe Pian-Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam in Attapeu province on July 23.

Vietnamese Party, State and people are willing to do their utmost to support Lao to tackle consequences of the collapse of the Xe Pian-Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam.

Among those high-ranking police and military officials facing disciplinary measures, vice minister and former vice minister of the Public Security in name of Bui Van Thanh and Tran Viet Tan violated regulations on state secret protection.

Preliminary estimates show that the collapse of the Xe Pian-Xe Nam Noy dam in Lao on July 23 will have a minor impact on Vietnam`s Mekong Delta region, the Vietnamese ministry in charge of natural resources has affirmed.

Forest restoration has become increasingly pressing in Vietnam, which is among the most vulnerable to climate change.

Hanoi`s authorities and people are making great efforts to overcome the aftermaths of the Son Tinh storm that hit the north central region of Vietnam last week.

A dialogue on gender in sustainable development was co-organized by CARE International in Vietnam (CARE) and Research Institute for Development Communication (RED) in Hanoi on July 23.

The Phong Nha-Ke Bang Tourism Center will temporarily stop receiving tourists at Phong Nha, Tien Son caves, Chay River, Toi cave, and Nuoc Mooc Spring.