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China coal mine explosion kills at least 90
A gas explosion deep inside a coal mine in China's Shanxi Province has left at least 90 workers dead, with more than 12 injured and others still missing, making it one of the country's deadliest industrial disasters in recent years.
Online scams and trafficking: A growing threat
Society 01:05Criminal networks across Southeast Asia are increasingly luring educated individuals into scam compounds with fake job offers. Marking the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, this growing crisis highlights that victims forced into online fraud need protection, not punishment. In response, Vietnam is actively partnering with international agencies to combat these transnational crimes and promote safer digital practices.
Technology transforms Vietnam’s search for fallen soldiers
Society 09:26Nearly 1,500 sets of fallen soldiers' remains have been recovered and seven mass graves uncovered, just four months into Vietnam's largest-ever search and identification campaign. DNA sampling has been conducted at nearly 80,000 graves, while more than 93,400 biological samples have been collected from relatives. Driving that progress is a new generation of technology.
Vietnam steps up citizen protection following Japan quake
Society 02:44In a live phone interview, Trịnh Thị Mai Phương, Consul General of Vietnam in Fukuoka, provided an urgent update on the safety of over 7,000 Vietnamese nationals following the Kumamoto earthquake. She detailed the consulate's rapid emergency response and confirmed comprehensive consular assistance is being provided to the family of a Vietnamese worker who tragically lost his life in the disaster.
Vietnamese workers rescue elderly Japanese woman after earthquake
Society 01:52Five Vietnamese workers demonstrated extraordinary courage by saving a 90-year-old woman trapped beneath a collapsed house in Kumamoto. The group was returning home when they heard calls for help and rushed to the scene.
Family bonding workshops popular among parents
Society 02:04Family bonding workshops are playing an increasingly key role in modern parenting, offering valuable spaces where parents can strengthen emotional connections and help children build essential life skills. Through hands-on activities, these sessions provide meaningful time for families to engage and grow together. To maximize these benefits, experts advise parents to select programmes that align with their child's specific developmental needs and family budget without blindly chasing trends.
Vietnam performs first penile transplant
Society 00:50Vietnam – Germany Friendship Hospital has announced the country's first successful penile transplant from a brain-dead donor. The surgery is also the fifth successful case reported worldwide, marking a major milestone in reconstructive medicine.
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