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Vietnam has not eradicated diphtheria yet, meaning people can still get infected without vaccination, the health ministry said Tuesday. Hoang Minh Duc, head of the General Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health, said diphtheria used to be prevalent in most Vietnamese localities. In 1981, diphtheria vaccination was …

Domestic consumption is running out of steam as consumers face uncertainties, along with changes in shopping habits. Meanwhile, businesses have reported it’s increasingly difficult to develop ways to maintain purchasing power and reduce inventory buildup, said industry insiders and economists. Shoppers at a supermarket in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo …

Lionel Messi said he was enjoying his “last battles” with Argentina after the 37-year-old found the net in a 2-0 win over Canada on Tuesday to book a place in the Copa America final. After a lacklustre display against Ecuador in the quarter-finals, Messi looked back to himself again, connecting …