Vietnam doubles fines for adultery under new decree effective
Vietnam NewsFines for adultery-related conduct will double in Vietnam, rising from the current range of VND3-5 million (US$114-190) to VND5-10 million ($190-380), according to a new government decree set to take effect on May 18.
Iran embassy responds to proposal facilitating Vietnamese vessels through Hormuz Strait
Vietnam NewsIran’s Chargé d’Affaires to Vietnam Mohammad Mirali Mohammadi has confirmed ongoing coordination between Vietnamese and Iranian authorities regarding a proposal to facilitate the passage of Vietnamese vessels through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, amid continued tensions in the Middle East.
Vietnam always facilitates Catholic community’s development, top legislator says during Vatican visit
Vietnam NewsVietnam consistently creates favorable conditions for the country’s Catholic community to operate and develop, enabling it to lead both good secular and religious lives while contributing to the nation, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said during a meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Saturday.
Vietnam parliament approves zero taxes on fuel through June
Vietnam NewsVietnam’s law-making National Assembly (NA) has passed a landmark resolution reducing taxes on gasoline and oil to zero until the end of June in a bid to stabilize domestic fuel prices amid volatile global energy markets.
Heatwaves in Vietnam and human mind: Why extreme temperatures fuel irritability, mental strain
Vietnam NewsAs temperatures have soared in Vietnam since early April, stepping outside for even a few minutes can leave the body drained and uncomfortable, while extreme heat significantly affects emotional stability and behavioral control.
Walking to work instead of riding motorbike: A Vietnamese worker’s daily routine
Vietnam NewsManh Quang, a Vietnamese office worker, has given up his motorbike and now walks about 1.8 kilometers to work each day, turning a simple commute into a refreshing lifestyle choice.
Free nursing home opens in Vietnam’s Can Tho to care for 300 elderly
Vietnam NewsA new nursing home in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam officially opened on Saturday, offering free long-term care for up to 300 elderly people without family support.
Extreme heat drives up stroke risk in Vietnam
Vietnam NewsProlonged extreme heat in Vietnam, with temperatures in some localities nearing 42 degrees Celsius in recent days, is increasing stroke risk, while a growing number of young patients is being reported, doctors said.
Vietnam’s Ca Mau reports 1 death linked to suspected meningococcal infection
Vietnam NewsHealth authorities in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam on Friday confirmed one death linked to suspected meningococcal meningitis after three suspected cases were identified and treated at a provincial hospital, prompting intensified disease monitoring and preventive measures.
