• Den of thieves

    16/10/2009 05:00

    Stealing and outright robbery are becoming more common in Ho Chi Minh City as the market for stolen property grows unabated. Three people of a car accessory theft gang detained by the police in Ho Chi Minh City External rear-view mirrors have topped the...

  • Vietnamese fishing boats to be monitored via satellite

    16/10/2009 05:00

    The government has approved a 16-million-euro-plus project to monitor fishing boats with satellite technology, a representative from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said. With...

  • Youngsters make ‘simple choice’ to protect environment

    16/10/2009 05:00

    Vietnamese youth in Hanoi holding candles during a ceremony celebrating Earth Hour in March this year. Vietnam’s youth embrace the green movement with enthusiasm and creativity. Two years ago, a...

  • On the tip of the tongue

    16/10/2009 05:00

    Vietnamese students play football in a physical exercise lesson at the Canadian International School in Ho Chi Minh City. An international school in Ho Chi Minh City ensures its local students learn the Vietnamese...

  • Oyster lime sours beautiful Lang Co Bay

    16/10/2009 05:00

    Smoke rises from oyster lime ovens over Lang Co Bay in Thua Thien- Hue city The scenic Lang Co Bay is fast losing its beauty from pollution caused by waste from oyster lime ovens. To make matters...

  • Food safety law misses several marks, National Assembly reps say

    Food safety law misses several marks, National Assembly reps say

    16/10/2009 05:00

    A new draft law on cooking safety fails to delegate specific responsibilities and neglects street food and functional foods. Truong Thi Mai, chairwoman of the Social Affairs Committee, said the draft stated many times that “specialized ministries” would be...

  • Hanoi health inspectors seize bleached eggs, suspend business

    16/10/2009 05:00

    Inspectors from Hanoi’s Department of Health seized the bleached eggs being done by family businesses in Dong Anh District. Inspector Chief Nguyen Viet Cuong said the eggs will be tested for health and safety. Le Thi Hong Hao, deputy head of the National...

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