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WHO, AIP Foundation launch new road safety partnership in Vietnam

October 14, 2025 | 19:06

The World Health Organisation Vietnam and the Asia Injury Prevention Foundation have launched a road safety initiative to protect young people in Vietnam.

Revisions to Law on Health Insurance may mean free medical treatment

May 09, 2025 | 18:13

The healthcare sector is seeking opinions on amending the Law on Health Insurance to potentially offer free medical treatment for patients.

Health Ministry, Sanofi strengthen cooperation in pharmaceutical industry development

April 05, 2025 | 16:50

Sanofi-Aventis Vietnam Co., Ltd. is seeking to strengthen cooperation with the Ministry of Health (MoH) to increase access to new medicines for Vietnamese people and promote the local pharmaceutical industry development.

WHO support to help thousands in northern Vietnam

September 13, 2024 | 18:35

The WHO has donated one million water purification tablets to hundreds of thousands of people across northern Vietnam.

Acecook Vietnam raises food safety awareness

May 18, 2024 | 10:00

Acecook Vietnam is joining hands with the Food Safety Department and women’s unions to raise awareness of food safety for women.

Brewing a better Carlsberg through its people

August 05, 2023 | 10:47

On August 3, Carlsberg Vietnam received two important awards, Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2023 and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion award.

GSK Vietnam and EPLUS partner to increase access to new vaccines

July 08, 2023 | 15:17

GSK Vietnam and EPLUS Research JSC have signed an MoU to bring the latest innovations in medicines and vaccines to Vietnam.

Vietnam's 4.5 millions people remain shortage of clean water

March 06, 2018 | 12:18

Vietnam's 4.5 millions local people are in lack of clean water, while the increasing population and economy are causing a great pressure on water supply.

“Nail traps” re-appear on HCMC streets

April 15, 2013 | 10:27

The ‘nail trap’, a scam in which thugs scatter nails or handmade pointed objects on the road to cause flat tires and then charge passers-by exorbitant fees to fix them, has reappeared in Ho Chi Minh City after a long absence.

Successful up and coming careers

April 02, 2013 | 11:41

Even with the economy in its current state, many industries and jobs are still thriving today. With more people out of work, many people are going back to school.

Millions to switch off for ‘Earth Hour’

March 25, 2013 | 08:51

One minute brightly lit, the next plunged into darkness — iconic landmarks around the world will cut their lights Saturday for the “Earth Hour” campaign against climate change.

Ready to pay the price

March 21, 2013 | 15:04

In light of a Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) proposal to hike the pension age to avert social insurance fund from possible collapse, deputy chairman of National Assembly’s Committee of Social Affairs Bui Sy Loi warned of group-based interests moving in focus.