After extracting 50 cubic meters of sewage from a building's septic tank, Nguyen Khac Dao directed a driver to the To Lich river and discharged the entire load into a manhole leading directly to the river.
Nearly 60 years ago, Doan Nhu Lam and his colleagues from the postal service carried equipment across the Truong Son (Ho Chi Minh) trail, establishing radio stations that formed a vital communication link between north and south Vietnam.
A small, slightly painful ulcer in her mouth led a 23-year-old woman to believe she had a common canker sore. A medical examination revealed a surprising diagnosis: genital warts.
The Central Dermatology Hospital has treated several patients poisoned by methotrexate, a common dermatological drug, due to incorrect dosage and scheduling.
Vietnam hosted an event during the UN General Assembly high-level week in New York to promote the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention on Cybercrime, scheduled for October.
Time Out magazine has selected Hanoi as an ideal autumn getaway, highlighting the city's vibrant foliage, cool air, and the colorful Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations in the Old Quarter.