SAFETY

Village chief evacuated 115 people to safety from floods

Village head Vàng Seo Chứ, 33, evacuated over 100 villagers to a nearby safe zone during the floods, which destroyed seven houses.

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PM orders measures to ensure safety of northern dyke systems
In order to minimise impact from flooding to people’s life and production and ensure utmost safety for reservoirs, the operators of reservoirs must regularly monitor the developments of rain and floods in the basin, focusing on operating and regulating reservoirs, flexibly cutting, reducing, and slowing down floods to the downstream
Fire classification overhaul for enhanced safety
Level 5 fires either kill five or more people, or destroy property worth over VNĐ50 billion

Consumers cautioned against unsafe mooncakes ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival
The increasing availability of cheap, unlabeled mooncakes with questionable origins in HCMC raises concerns about food safety, as consumers are urged to prioritize reputable brands and exercise caution when purchasing these festive treats.
Health ministry proposes tightening food safety regulations on small-scale households
Production and business conditions were not stringent enough for small-scale producers, who supply a significant amount of food and, if not properly managed, could lead to substantial risks of food poisoning and foodborne illnesses.
MoH proposes tightening food safety regulations on small-scale households
Production and business conditions were not stringent enough for small-scale producers, who supply a significant amount of food and, if not properly managed, could lead to substantial risks of food poisoning and foodborne illnesses.
Visa waiver policy, product diversity and safety lure visitors to Vietnam
Vietnam’s tourism industry is gathering full steam from the COVID-19 inflicted hiatus thanks to its new visa waiver policy, high safety level, new attractive products and tourism promotion efforts locally and globally.

Ministry urges attention to food safety regulations when exporting to Singapore
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has urged Vietnamese firms to regularly update and strictly comply with food safety regulations when exporting to Singapore.
HCM City officials inspect wholesale market for food safety
A government inspection team drawn from various agencies visited Bình Điền Market on Thursday night to assess food safety at HCM City’s largest wholesale market.
HCM City mulls closer oversight of rental housing to ensure fire safety
The HCM City Department of Construction has proposed new guidelines for leased apartments to improve safety and generally tighten oversight.
16 percent of Hà Nội’s street food stalls violate food safety standards
The municipal Department of Health has provided hotline numbers so that residents can report food safety violations to the Food Safety Department.
Agency for radiation and nuclear safety marks 30th anniversary
The agency has established itself as a regional leader in nuclear regulation.
Traffic accident-related deaths down 10.36% in 7 months
Notably, three accidents occurring on the Hà Nội – Hải Phòng expressway passing through Gia Lộc District in the northern province of Hải Dương, and another on the Trung Lương – Mỹ Thuận expressway resulted in serious consequences.
HCM City's boarding houses must meet new requirements for safety
The HCM City Department of Construction expects that boarding houses for rent in the City must meet requirements to continue operating, such as ensuring a minimum floor area of five square metres per person, be located in at least a four-metre wide alley, be no more than 100 metres from the main road and have an emergency exit.
HCM City airport faces safety threats from lasers, drones
Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in HCM City is facing significant aviation safety concerns due to incidents involving drones and lasers directed at aircraft cockpits during critical flight phases, airport authorities warn.
Mekong Delta strives to secure inland waterway traffic safety
The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta, which comprises 12 provinces and Cần Thơ City, has a dense river and canal network, which plays a major role in transporting people and goods.
Ninh Thuận develops more food-safety markets
Ninh Thuận Province is mobilising resources to develop the model of food-safety markets as it is considered an effective solution to improve market management, ensure food safety and protect consumers’ rights.
Urgent legal improvements needed to insure children’s safety on the internet
It is essential to enhance education and raise awareness among children about online safety, says the Department for Child Affairs
Nhon-Ha Noi Station metro line granted international safety certificate
The Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line’s elevated section has received a safety certification by Apave - Bureau Veritas - Certifer (known as ABC Consultant) from France, giving it the paperwork needed to be operational.
Nhổn-Hà Nội Station metro line granted international safety certificate
The Nhổn-Hà Nội Station metro line project has received a safety certificate - a first and necessary stage on the way to being allowed to start operating.
Commune thrives after dam safety efforts
With their livelihoods largely dependent on agriculture, farming and water management have always been a priority for Vân Trục Commune's residents.
Tourism authorities launch video clip promoting rail travel
The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT)'s information centre officially launched a promotional video for railway tourism on July 9 in conjunction with the 64th founding anniversary of the sector in Vietnam (1960-2024).

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