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Representative of the World Health Organisation in Vietnam Angela Pratt has called on the country to raise tobacco tax and prices, which are still among the world’s lowest.

A series of events and activities will be held under the 2023 Cashless Day to promote the adoption of non-cash payment and contribute to achieving the Government’s plans to drive Vietnam towards a cashless society.

The 2023 summer volunteer campaign was launched in the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau on May 27, attracting the participation of approximately 15,000 young people.

Hanoi served nearly 1.9 million tourists between January and May this year, up 2.8 fold on-year.

The cast iron covers of many manholes and drains in Hanoi’s Gia Lam District have been stolen, turning them into dangerous traps for passers-by.

An avalanche killed at least 10 people in a remote area of northern Pakistan on Saturday, officials said, adding that poor weather and limited accessibility were hampering rescue efforts.

As many as 28 wild animals have been released into Phuoc Binh National Park in the southern central province of Ninh Thuan.

A 227-kilo bomb has been discovered at a family home in the central province of Ha Tinh.

Authorities in the southern island city of Phu Quoc have just asked the investor of a 12-storey hotel building that has been illegally built in Duong To Commune to dismantle their construction within three months.

A 220.60-metre long, 250-kilos ao dai has just set a Guinness Vietnam Record for the longest ao dai in Vietnam.

Six cows were killed in a lightning strike during heavy rain in the northern province of Son La on Friday.

Authorities in the central province of Nghe An’s Vinh City on Friday evening held a ceremony to officially put into operation the pedestrian night street in Vinh City after nearly a year being launched.

To meet the demand of domestic trading and import-export activities, the logistics sector is working towards professional and competitive services meeting international standards, in which smart logistics development is considered the key solution.

A passenger opened an emergency exit on an Asiana Airlines flight as it was preparing to land on Friday, the carrier told AFP, adding that the plane landed safely but several people were hospitalised.

Many areas in Hanoi are facing a serious water shortage due to the surging demand during the prolonged hot weather.

Dozens of commercial banks have simultaneously decided to reduce deposit interest rates from May 25, after the State Bank's decision to cut policy interest rates.

The HCM City Department of Transport has issued a plan for solutions to deal with 25 traffic accident hotspots.

The construction of five highway projects will be kicked off in June, according to the Ministry of Transport.

There are increasing concerns the prolonged vaccine shortage may soon lead to the resurgence of infectious diseases in Vietnam.