A group of foreign people have helped collect rubbish in Hanoi on the Kitchen Gods' Day when local people release carps and throw away the containers on January 17.

Officials have proposed stricter punishment on those charged with child abuse at a meeting with the government, supervision delegation of the National Assembly and other agencies.

Experts have raised warnings over underage drinking in Vietnam as well as the consequences.

Japan's environment minister said Wednesday he would take two weeks of paternity leave, the first time a cabinet minister has publicly committed to such a move in the country.

Zoo workers in Hanoi are busy ahead of the Tet Holiday

Vietnam has set a target to eliminate malaria by 2030, since it has recently achieved remarkable results in preventing and combating the dangerous tropical disease.

A student who is studying in the US has been active in supporting disadvantaged people in his home country from his own savings.