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Tobacco tax in Việt Nam currently stands at 38 per cent, compared to 78 per cent in Thailand, 71 per cent in the Philippines, 70 per cent in Singapore and 60 per cent in Brunei.

The shortage of donors and the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease remain significant challenges in realising the full potential of lung transplants in Việt Nam.   Doctors perform a lung transplant on a female patient on February 8 at the National Lung Hospital in Hà Nội. VNA/VNS Photo  HÀ …

Torrential rains over the past few days have triggered landslides across several northern provinces, including Lai Châu, Lào Cai, and Yên Bái. HÀ NỘI — The recent torrential rains have caused widespread landslides across several northern provinces, including Lai Châu, Lào Cai, and Yên Bái. The following photos capture the …

Measles have been detected in 16 districts of HCM City, with Bình Chánh, Hóc Môn and Bình Tân recording the highest number of cases. A child with measles is treated at the Children’s Hospital No 1 in HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo Đinh Hằng HCM CITY — The HCM City …

Critical tasks are needed to respond to the complex forecast of flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in the northern region through to the end of September. Landslides occur at Provincial Highway No 140 in the northern Điện Biên Province. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI —The Ministry of Natural …

Young people commonly use mobile phones and computers to download and share information on social media without regard for copyright laws. According to statistics, about 15.5 million internet users in Việt Nam regularly visit websites containing pirated content. — Photo tienphong.vn HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam ranks among the top …

According to the plan, Vietnam Electricity will pay for the surplus energy from the local solar power system to the national grid in alignment with the average market electricity price of the previous year. Solar panels installed on a roof of a factory block in HCM City. —VNA/VNS Photo Hồng …

The HCM City People’s Committee will organise a startup and innovation competition in the field of high-tech agriculture during 2025-2030. Cantaloupe melons grown in a greenhouse in the HCM City Agricultural High-tech Park in Củ Chi District. — VNA/VNS Photo Mạnh Linh HCM CITY — The HCM City People’s Committee will organise a startup …

The policy of waiving tuition fees for five year olds has alleviated the financial burden on families and created opportunities for all children to attend school. In a class of pre-school in Sơn La Province. Photo giaoducthoidai.vn HÀ NỘI – As the new school year approaches, Lê Cẩm Vân and …

HCM City authorities will implement measures, including adoption of drone technology, to address the safety risks of falling trees following recent incidents. A fallen tree branch caused two deaths and three injuries last Friday morning. — VNA/VSN Photo HCM CITY — HCM City authorities will implement measures, including adoption of …