The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) jointly held a press briefing in response to World No Tobacco Day 2012, themed “tobacco industry interference,” in Hanoi on May 22.

Nhan Dan – A multi-function educational centre for disabled students at the Niem vui (Happiness) School opened its doors in Phu Yen province on May 21.

Nhan Dan Online – Free corrective surgeries will be provided for 42 children with harelips and cleft palates in the Central Highland provinces of Dak Nong and Dak Lak.

Ensuring social equality and progress is one of Vietnam’s leading priorities, says a top Vietnamese diplomat.

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) and the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FTUU) have discussed solutions to build stronger grass root trade unions, increase the quality of collective negotiations and collective work agreements and the number of trade union members.

Nhan Dan – The Vietnamese team won first prize in the electrical and mechanical category at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) 2012 which was held in the US from May 14-18.

The Vietnamese People Association in the Republic of Korea on May 20 officially opened its headquarters in Incheon city, about 50 kilometres east of Seoul.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has approved a project on preventing influenza on poultry and human beings funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

Nhan Dan – A ceremony was held yesterday in the northern province of Thai Nguyen to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Uncle Ho’s arrival at the Dinh Hoa ATK (Safety Zone) to lead the French resistance war.

A series of activities have been held in many countries throughout the world to mark the 122nd birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh.

The Council of State Awards and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on May 19 held a ceremony to present the Ho Chi Minh and State Awards for Literature and the Arts and announce the winners of the People’s Artist title.

The Hanoi Sewerage and Drainage Company has set up seven hotline numbers for residents to report problems and submersions during the upcoming rainy season.

On May 18 the Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria held a ceremony to mark the 122nd anniversary of the birth of the late President Ho Chi Minh.

The Government of Denmark on May 18 launched the second phase of its good governance and public administration reform programme in Hanoi to support the socio-economic development in Vietnam

Taxis will be banned from operation on some inner streets of Nguyen Chi Thanh (from Lang to Hoang Dao Thuy streets) and Lang (from Thai Thinh-Yen Lang to Chua Lang streets) during peak hours on weekdays.

The company Keangnam Vina opened an observatory on the 72nd floor of the 72-storey Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower on May 18.

The Ministry of Public Security on May 19 initiated legal proceeding against and ordered the arrest of Duong Chi Dung, head of Vietnam Maritime Administration, who is also the former chairman of Vinalines Container Shipping Company.

Nhan Dan - Three streets around the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum including Chua Mot Cot, Ong Ich Khiem and Hung Vuong will be open for pedestrians from May 19 on the occasion of the President Ho Chi Minh's 122nd birth anniversary.

Nhan Dan - The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, in co-ordination with the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA), held a ceremony in Hanoi on May 18 to launch a movement encouraging all Vietnamese people to pay gratitude to national contributors from May 19 to July 27.

The Vietnamese Community in Australia is a dynamic establishment and has many activities recognising the homeland, a senior diplomat has said.