Vietnam’s children hospital sees three-fold increase in Adenovirus cases
Vietnam NewsVietnam National Children’s Hospital has recorded 2,777 Adenovirus infections since the beginning of this year, up three-fold from the same period last year.
Northern Vietnam heats up again, while strong winds expected to lash East Vietnam Sea
Vietnam NewsNorthern Vietnam could experience another spell of widespread heat through Thursday, while several parts of the East Vietnam Sea are forecast to see strong winds and rough seas, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Vietnam clarifies new rule requiring notification of overnight stays by relatives, friends
Vietnam NewsThe Ministry of Public Security has provided further clarification on Vietnam’s new residency notification rule, underlining that the requirement for overnight guests, including relatives and friends, to be reported is intended to improve the accuracy of residential records and support public security and administrative services.
Da Nang commune introduces Vietnam's first rules on phone, social media use for students under 16
Vietnam NewsHoa Vang Commune in Da Nang City, central Vietnam has become the first locality in the country to issue specific regulations governing the use of mobile phones and social media by students under the age of 16.
Long Thanh airport links accelerate as Ho Chi Minh City–Long Thanh Expressway expansion takes shape
Vietnam NewsThe expansion of the Ho Chi Minh City–Long Thanh Expressway is advancing rapidly, with key sections of the project taking shape as Vietnam races to complete transport links to Long Thanh International Airport ahead of the planned opening of the airport later this year.
Hanoi penalizes 16 school food suppliers over safety violations
Vietnam NewsAuthorities in Hanoi have sanctioned 16 suppliers providing food ingredients to school kitchens following inspections of school meal programs, while 26 cases of suspected food safety violations have been referred to investigative agencies.
Vietnam's Phu Quoc strengthens waterway regulations after tourist boat accident
Vietnam NewsNgo Minh Tri, vice-chairman of the People’s Committee of Phu Quoc Special Zone in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, on Tuesday issued a directive calling for stricter measures to enhance inland waterway safety after a tourist speedboat carrying 36 passengers capsized off the island last week.
20 Mongolian horses return home after 6 years with Vietnam's mounted police
Vietnam NewsTwenty Mongolian horses that spent six years serving with Vietnam's mobile mounted police have returned to their homeland, Mongolia, where they received a ceremonial welcome, marking the end of a remarkable journey that has become a symbol of friendship between Vietnam and Mongolia.
Long Thanh airport targets December 1 launch with 20-50% service fee cuts for airlines
Vietnam NewsLong Thanh International Airport in southern Vietnam is expected to start commercial operations on December 1, with international flights gradually shifted from Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has proposed offering airlines discounts of 20-50 percent on aviation service fees to encourage early operations at the new airport.
