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High tides disrupt Ho Chi Minh City traffic
Ho Chi Minh City is facing one of its highest tides of the year, with elevated water levels flooding low-lying streets and disrupting daily life. It is certainly a messy start to the work week for anyone trying to navigate those neighbourhoods.
Singapore steps up response to transboundary haze
Society 02:50Smoke and haze from forest fires in Indonesia continue to affect the region, pushing air quality in Singapore into the unhealthy range and increasing respiratory problems. In response, Singapore is stepping up public health measures, including reactivating its haze-related medical subsidy scheme for the first time in more than a decade.
Organ donation saves six lives in Vietnam
Society 00:49A 26-year-old man has given six people a new chance at life after his family honoured his wish to donate his organs following a drowning accident. His heart, liver, kidneys and corneas were transplanted to patients across Vietnam, through close co-operation between hospitals nationwide.
Hanoi expands recycling points to improve sorting
Society 01:59Hanoi is expanding its recycling network, with 100 collection points expected to make it easier for residents to sort and dispose of recyclable waste correctly. The initiative supports Vietnam's mandatory household waste sorting policy and the transition towards a more circular economy.
U.S. data centre expansion raises local concerns
Society 03:04Rapid AI growth has driven a surge in data centre construction across the United States. In Loudoun County, Virginia, over 200 facilities generate significant tax revenue but are sparking residential concerns regarding noise, power consumption and proximity to schools. Local officials are holding public consultations to balance economic benefits with community well-being in future development plans.
High tides disrupt Ho Chi Minh City traffic
Society 02:56Ho Chi Minh City is facing one of its highest tides of the year, with elevated water levels flooding low-lying streets and disrupting daily life. It is certainly a messy start to the work week for anyone trying to navigate those neighbourhoods.
Call for AI to support inclusive education
Society 00:50AI is creating new opportunities in education, particularly for children with disabilities to learn, communicate and participate more fully in society. The potential of technology in promoting inclusive education was highlighted at an international conference hosted by Hanoi National University of Education.
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