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USAID-funded project helps increase opportunities for the disabled

A conference to review the results of a project on expanding opportunities and improving the status for persons with disabilities for the 2021-2024 period was jointly organised by the Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs of central Thua

Rabid dog attacks 11 people in Dong Nai

Eleven people in the southern province of Dong Nai were bitten by a rabid dog when they were out exercising.

Over 220 workers hospitalised by workplace meals

More than 220 workers have been hospitalised with suspected food poisoning after having lunch at their company in the southern province of Vinh Long.

Thai court sacks PM over ethics case

Thailand's Constitutional Court sacked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday, branding him dishonest in a ruling in an ethics case that throws the kingdom into fresh political turmoil.

Binh Duong plans VND60-trillion rail route

The southern province of Binh Duong has proposed a VND60 trillion (USD 2.37 billion) rail line.

More flights to be added on National Day Holiday

Vietnam Airlines has provided more flights to meet higher demand for the upcoming National Day (September 2) holiday.

Mr World 2024 rescheduled for November in Vietnam

Vietnam has officially been confirmed as the host country of Mr World 2024, with the event rescheduled to take place in November instead of September as previously planned.

Vietnamese citizens advised not to travel to Lebanon, Iran, Israel amidst tensions

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday issued a renewed warning to Vietnamese citizens, advising against travel to Lebanon, Iran, and Israel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Lung transplant numbers still low in Vietnam

Vietnam has conducted over 8,000 organ transplants so far, but among these, only 11 have been lung transplants.

Export growth of about 6% set for next year

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is set to increase export turnover by roughly 6%, and maintain a trade surplus of about US$15 billion next year.

Over 110 killed or missing in natural disasters in Vietnam

At least 113 people have been reported dead or missing in disaster-related incidents so far this year, the highest figures recorded over the past five years, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Meth found in sweets handed out by New Zealand charity

Pineapple sweets dished out by a New Zealand charity have tested positive for potentially lethal amounts of methamphetamine, police said Wednesday, sparking an urgent race to remove them from the streets.

Indian YouTuber arrested after peacock curry video

An Indian would-be social media star has been arrested and detained after outrage by his video of cooking and eating the country's protected national bird, a peacock, police said.

HCM City pavements and alleys restored

HCM City is investing VND220 billion (USD 8.74 million) into upgrading pavements and alleys in District 1.

Drones proposed for assessing trees in HCM City

The HCM City Green Tree and Park Company has recommended drones to monitor trees following a recent accident.

Vietnam among countries with high copyright infringement rates: experts

Vietnam ranks among the top countries with high rates of copyright infringement, said Nguyễn Thị Sánh, the standing vice chairwoman of the Vietnam Copyright Association.

Nghe An worker needs help to treat pneumoconiosis

Bui Dinh Binh, 39, finds breathing difficult when lying in the Nghe An Lung Hospital. He could hardly speak.

HCM City drinkers get free drives home

A firm in HCM City has launched an electric car service to offer free rides for drunk passengers and affordable rides for students and workers.

Vice President hosts Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan hosted a reception on August 13 in Hanoi reception for Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and the Thai Royal delegation on the occasion of the Princess's working visit to Vietnam.

How Gen Z women and the military transformed Bangladesh

Adored by her classmates and defiant even after police seized her, student Nusrat Tabassum is one of the many women who helped spearhead the movement that toppled autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina.

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